W.7.1.a

Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.

Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.

Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.

Introduce claim(s) for the intended audience, acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and support the writer’s purpose by logically organizing the reasons and evidence.

Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.

Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.

Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.