General Information
Number: LAFS.2.W.1
Title: Text Types and Purposes
Type:
Cluster
Subject: English Language Arts - Archived
Grade: 2
Strand: Writing Standards
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LAFS.2.W.1.AP.1a
State an opinion or preference about the topic or text and at least one reason for the opinion.
LAFS.2.W.1.AP.1b
Connect gathered facts to support an opinion using linking words in persuasive writing.
LAFS.2.W.1.AP.1c
Write, draw or dictate an opinion statement, several reasons that support the opinion and a concluding statement about a topic or book of interest.
LAFS.2.W.1.AP.1d
Organize an opinion piece starting with a topical or opinion statement followed by related reasons with supporting evidence and ending with a concluding statement.
LAFS.2.W.1.AP.2a
Write statements that name a topic and supply some facts about the topic.
LAFS.2.W.1.AP.2b
When writing information/explanatory texts, represent facts and descriptions through the use of illustrations and captions.
LAFS.2.W.1.AP.2c
Order factual statements to describe a sequence of events or explain a procedure.
LAFS.2.W.1.AP.2d
Provide a concluding statement or section to a permanent product.
LAFS.2.W.1.AP.3a
Describe a single event or a series of events that describes actions, thoughts or feelings.
LAFS.2.W.1.AP.3b
When appropriate, write about a series of events in the order in which they occurred using signal words (e.g., first, then, next).
LAFS.2.W.1.AP.3c
Organize text providing information regarding who, what and why while maintaining a single focus.
LAFS.2.W.1.AP.3d
Write a narrative that includes a sense of closure.
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