ELA21.8.R4

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

ELA21.8.R4
Utilize a writing process to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writings in various genres.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

The writing process steps are to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish.
Various genres of writing.

Skills

Students are able to:

Plan writings in various genres.
Draft writings in various genres.
Revise writings in various genres.
Edit writings in various genres.
Publish writings in various genres.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The writing process is a set of steps that make writing easier.
There are different categories, or genres, of writing that can be used for different purposes.

Vocabulary

Writing process
Plan
Draft
Revise
Edit
Publish
Genres

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Twenty-First Century Informational Literacy: Integrating Research Techniques and Technology

Finding the Science Behind Science Fiction Through Paired Readings

Picture This: Combining Infographics and Argumentative Writing

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