English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 4

ELA21.4.33a

Introduce a research topic clearly and group related ideas.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • Informative writing should begin by introducing the topic of the text.
  • Writing can be organized into a structure by logically grouping ideas to support the writer's purpose.

Skills

  • Clearly introduce a research topic in their writing.
  • Logically group related ideas to support explanation of the topic.

Understanding

  • Focusing on the topic of a text by providing a clear introduction and grouping related ideas draws the reader's attention to important points and supports the meaning of the text.

Vocabulary

  • Research
  • Topic
  • Group
  • Related ideas
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