Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XI - Accountability/Testing › Subpart 5 - Bulletin 127-LEAP Connect Assessment, Louisiana Connectors for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities › Chapter 93 - English Language Arts › Subchapter K - Grade 11-12 › Section XI-9358 - Writing

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Introduce
					 claim(s) for an argument that reflects knowledge of the topic.
B. Use context or related text to establish
					 the significance of the claim(s).
C. Identify claim(s) from alternate or
					 opposing claims(s) in writing.
D.
					 Create an organizational structure for a permanent product which logically
					 sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence (e.g., introduce
					 claims, distinguish supporting and opposing claims and relevant evidence for
					 each, provides conclusion).
E.
					 Select the most relevant evidence for claim(s) and counterclaim(s).
F. If Develop clear claim(s) with the most
					 relevant evidence for a topic or text.
G. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create
					 cohesion.
H. Use words, phrases, and
					 clauses to clarify the relationship among claims, counterclaims, reasons, and
					 evidence.
I. Maintain a consistent
					 style and voice.
J. Provide a
					 concluding statement or section that supports the argument presented by stating
					 the significance of the claim and/or presenting next steps related to the
					 topic.
K. Produce an
					 informative/explanatory permanent product which has an introduction that
					 clearly previews information to follow about a topic.
L. Create an organizational structure (e.g.,
					 cause/effect, compare/contrast, descriptions and examples) that groups
					 information logically to support the stated topic.
M. Develop the topic (i.e., add additional
					 information related to the topic) with facts, extended definitions, concrete
					 details, quotations, or other information and examples that are most relevant
					 to the focus and appropriate for the audience.
N. Use transitional words, phrases, and
					 clauses that connect ideas and create cohesion within writing.
O. Use precise language, domain-specific
					 vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
P. Maintain a consistent style and
					 voice.
Q. Provide a concluding
					 statement or section that follows from and supports the information or
					 explanation presented.
R. Produce a
					 narrative permanent product which engages and orients the reader by setting out
					 a problem, situation, or observation and establishes one or multiple point(s)
					 of view.
S. Use a variety of
					 techniques to sequence events so they build on one another to create a smooth
					 progression of experiences or events and build toward a particular tone and
					 outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, resolution).
T. Include plot and pacing techniques (e.g.,
					 flashback, foreshadowing, suspense) as appropriate.
U. Include dialogue that advances the plot or
					 theme (e.g., reveals character motivations, feelings, thoughts, how character
					 has changed perspectives).
V. Use
					 precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a
					 vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.
W. Provide a conclusion that follows from and
					 reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the
					 narrative.
X. Produce a clear,
					 coherent permanent product that is appropriate to the specific task (e.g.,
					 topic or text), purpose (e.g., to persuade or inform), or audience (e.g.,
					 reader).
Y. Develop a plan for
					 permanent products (e.g., brainstorm topics, select a topic, gather
					 information, create a draft) focused on a specific purpose and
					 audience.
Z. Strengthen writing by
					 revising and editing (e.g., review a permanent product, strengthen an argument
					 by finding relevant evidence as support, use hyphens correctly).
AA. Use technology to produce and publish
					 permanent products (e.g., use the Internet to gather information; use word
					 processing to generate and collaborate on permanent products).
BB. Follow steps to complete a short or
					 sustained research project to build knowledge on a topic or text, answer a
					 question and/or solve a problem (e.g., determine topic, locate information on a
					 topic, organize information related to the topic, draft a permanent
					 product).
CC. Gather relevant
					 information (e.g., highlight in text, quote or paraphrase from text or
					 discussion) from authoritative print and/or digital sources relevant to a topic
					 or stated claim.
DD. Integrate
					 information presented by others which is determined to be the most appropriate
					 for the task, purpose, and audience into permanent products while avoiding
					 plagiarism.
EE. Use a standard
					 format to write citations.
FF.
					 Provide a bibliography for sources that contributed to the creation of a
					 permanent product.
GG. Provide
					 evidence from grade-appropriate literary or informational texts to support
					 analysis, reflection, and research.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						17:24.4.