Plan an Opinion Piece

W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

W.6.1.A Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

W.6.1.B Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

W.6.1.C Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons.

W.6.1.D Establish and maintain a formal style.

W.6.1.E Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.

6(10)(B)(i) Develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction, transitions, coherence within and across paragraphs, and a conclusion.