Common core State Standards

• ELA:  English Language Arts
• RI:  Reading Standards for Informational Text 6-12
• 7:  7th Grade
• 6: 
  Determine an author'\x80\x99s point of view or
  purpose in a text and analyze how the author
  distinguishes his or her position from that of
  others.

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Common core State Standards

• ELA:  English Language Arts
• W:  Writing Standards 6-12
• 7:  7th Grade
• 2a: 
  Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a
  topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information
  through the selection, organization, and analysis
  of relevant content.
  
  a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what
  is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and
  information, using strategies such as definition,
  classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/
  effect; include formatting (e.g., headings),
  graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia
  when useful to aiding comprehension.
  
  b. Develop the topic with relevant facts,
  definitions, concrete details, quotations, or
  other information and examples.
  
  c. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion
  and clarify the relationships among ideas and
  concepts.
  
  d. Use precise language and domain-specific
  vocabulary to inform about or explain the
  topic.
  
  e. Establish and maintain a formal style.
  
  f. Provide a concluding statement or section
  that follows from and supports the information
  or explanation presented.
  
  

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