English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 8
Strand - Writing
Cluster - Production and Distribution of Writing
[W.8.4] - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in Writing Standards 1-3.)
- Audience
Broadly, the intended readers, listeners, or viewers of a text in any medium or format; in theatre, attendees at the performance of a drama, reading, or speech. - Grade 8 Annotated Letter to an Author
- Grade 8 Annotated Science Fiction Narrative
- Grade 8 Unmarked Letter to an Author
- Grade 8 Unmarked Science Fiction Narrative
- Purpose
See Text Types and Purposes. - Style
Author’s or speaker’s unique way of communicating ideas—not only what is said but also how it is said. Literary elements contributing to style include diction, syntax, tone, figurative language, and dialogue.
[W.8.1] -
Write arguments (e.g., essays, letters to the editor, advocacy speeches) to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
[W.8.2] -
Write informative/explanatory texts (e.g., essays, oral reports, biographical feature articles) to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
[W.8.3] -
Write narratives to develop experiences or events using effective literary techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured sequences.