Month August *Unit 4 September *Unit 4 October *Unit 5 November *Unit 5 January *Unit 5 February *Unit 5 March *Unit 5 April Mode Informative Writing Standards:2020f, 22-24, 26 Explanatory Writing Standards:2020f, 22-24, 24, 26 Argumentative Writing Standards: 1919e, 22-24, 25, 27-27b Argumentative Writing Standards: 1919e, 22-24, 25, 27-27b Content Requirements Convey complex ideas, unified structure, multimedia use when helpful, thorough development, appropriate and varied transitions, precise language and technique, formal style, objective tone, effective conclusion statements. (Approximately 500-750) Convey complex ideas, unified structure, multimedia use when helpful, thorough development, appropriate and varied transitions, precise language and technique, formal style, objective tone, effective conclusion statements. (Approximately 500-750) Persuasive Writing Standards: 1919e, 22-24 Research Writing Standards 2227 Research Writing Standards 2227 Narrative 21-21e, 28 Support precise, knowledgeable claims, thoroughly develop claims and counterclaims, include relevant evidence, use varied syntax, formal style, objective tone, effective conclusion statements. (Approximately 500-750). Short or sustained research projects, gather relevant information from multiple sources, using advanced searches, assess sources, integrate information into the text selectively, avoid plagiarism, draw evidence from literary or informational texts. (teacher’s choice) Short or sustained research projects, gather relevant information from multiple sources, using advanced searches, assess sources, integrate information into the text selectively, avoid plagiarism, draw evidence from literary or informational texts. (teacher’s choice) Develop real or imagined experiences or events effectively, engage and orient the reader, use narrative techniques, use a variety of techniques to sequence events, use precise words, details and sensory language. (Approximately 500-750) Develop real or imagined experiences or events effectively, engage and orient the reader, use narrative techniques, use a variety of techniques to sequence events, use precise words, details and sensory language. (Approximately 500-750) *Unit 6 May *Unit 6 Narrative 21-21e, 28 Support precise, knowledgeable claims, thoroughly develop claims and counterclaims, include relevant evidence, use varied syntax, formal style, objective tone, effective conclusion statements. (Approximately 500-750). Support precise, knowledgeable claims, thoroughly develop claims and counterclaims, include relevant evidence, use varied syntax, formal style, objective tone, effective conclusion statements. (Approximately 500-750).