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The student will use prewriting strategies to generate ideas and formulate a plan.
General Information
Number: LA.8.3.1
Title: Prewriting
Type:
Standard
Subject: X-Reading/Language Arts (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 8
Strand: Writing Process
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Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
LA.8.3.1.In.a
Generate ideas through a variety of sources (e.g. prior knowledge, discussions, printed material, lists, graphic organizers).
LA.8.3.1.In.b
Identify the purpose (e.g. inform, entertain, persuade, explain), intended audience, and central idea appropriate for the type of writing.
LA.8.3.1.In.c
Use graphic organizers, charts and outlines to arrange main ideas and relevant supporting details into a logical sequence.
Supported
LA.8.3.1.Su.a
Generate ideas through a variety of sources (e.g. brainstorming, graphic organizers, group discussions, printed materials) to plan for writing.
LA.8.3.1.Su.b
Identify the purpose (e.g. inform, entertain) and intended audience for the writing.
LA.8.3.1.Su.c
Use a graphic organizer to arrange main ideas and supporting details in a logical sequence.
Participatory
LA.8.3.1.Pa.a
Select information about familiar persons, objects, activities, or events as the topic of communication.
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