Access Point #: LAFS.4.W.1.AP.1d (Archived Access Point)


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Use transitional words and phrases appropriately to link opinion and reasons.

Clarifications:

Essential Understandings

(Persuasive)

  • Identify linking words and phrases that the writer uses to connect opinions and reasons in a provided text (use sentence stems to scaffold – According to the author ...).
  • Identify linking words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, and in addition) that the writer uses to connect opinions with reasons in a provided persuasive text.

Number: LAFS.4.W.1.AP.1d Category: Access Points
Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14 Cluster: Text Types and Purposes

Related Standards

Name Description
LAFS.4.W.1.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
  1. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
  2. Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
  3. Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
  4. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.



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