COMMON CORE WRITING STANDARD FOR THIRD GRADE
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and
information clearly.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2a
Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations
when useful to aiding comprehension.- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2b
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2c
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and,
more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2d
Provide a concluding statement or section.