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 J - Grade 9-10 › Section XI-9353 - 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. Identify claim(s) from alternate or
					 opposing claims(s) in writing.
C.
					 Create an organizational structure which develops relationships among claim(s),
					 reasons, and evidence (e.g., introduce claims, distinguish supporting and
					 opposing claims and relevant evidence for each, provide conclusion).
D. Identify specific evidence for claim(s)
					 and counterclaim(s).
E. Use words,
					 phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationship among claims, counterclaims,
					 reasons, and evidence.
F. Maintain
					 a consistent style and voice.
G.
					 Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the argument presented
					 by stating the significance of the claim.
H. Produce an informative/explanatory
					 permanent product which has an introduction that clearly previews information
					 to follow about a topic.
I. Create
					 an organizational structure (e.g., cause/effect, compare/contrast, descriptions
					 and examples) that groups information logically to support the stated
					 topic.
J. Develop the topic (i.e.,
					 add additional information related to the topic) with relevant facts, extended
					 definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples
					 appropriate for the audience.
K.
					 Use transitional words, phrases, and clauses that connect ideas and create
					 cohesion.
L. Use precise language
					 and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
M. Maintain a consistent style and
					 voice.
N. Provide a concluding
					 statement or section that follows from and supports the information or
					 explanation presented.
O. 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.
P. Sequence events so that
					 they build on one another to create a smooth progression of experiences or
					 events.
Q. Include plot and pacing
					 techniques (e.g., flashback, foreshadowing, suspense) as appropriate.
R. Include dialogue that advances the plot or
					 theme (e.g., reveals character motivations, feelings, thoughts, how a character
					 has changed perspectives).
S. Use
					 precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a
					 vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.
T. Provide a conclusion that follows from and
					 reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the
					 narrative.
U. 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).
V. 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.
W. Strengthen writing by
					 revising and editing (e.g., review a permanent product, strengthen
					 informative/explanatory permanent products by adding examples, use parallel
					 structure correctly).
X. 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).
Y. 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).
Z. 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.
AA. Integrate
					 information presented by others into permanent products while avoiding
					 plagiarism.
BB. Use a standard
					 format to write citations.
CC.
					 Provide a bibliography for sources that contributed to the creation of a
					 permanent product.
DD. 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.