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Standard Area - CC.1.4: Writing: Students write for different purposes and audiences. Students write clear and focused text to convey a well-defined perspective and appropriate content.
Grade Level - CC.1.4.8: GRADE 8

Standard - CC.1.4.8.Q

Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of writing. • Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effect. • Use sentences of varying lengths and complexities • Create tone and voice. though precise language.

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Assessment Anchor - E08.C.1 Text Types and Purposes
- Anchor Descriptor - E08.C.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
  - Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.1 Introduce a topic for the intended audience and preview what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information using strategies such as definition, classification, compare/contrast, and cause/effect to support the writer’s purpose.
    
    Alternate Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.1a Use a strategy such as definition, classification, or compare/contrast to introduce a topic.
    Alternate Eligible Content is designed for students assessed using the PA Alternate System of Assessment (PASA). Essentialized Example resources assist teachers in designing instruction that reduces content complexity while maintaining alignment to academic standards.

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