Common core State Standards

• ELA:  English Language Arts
• W:  Writing Standards 6-12
• 9-10:  9th & 10th Grades
• 1a: 
  Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts,
  using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
  
  a. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or
  opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear
  relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
  
  b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each
  while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that
  anticipates the audience's knowledge level and concerns.
  
  c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text,
  create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons,
  between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
  
  d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to
  the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
  
  e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports
  the argument presented.

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Common core State Standards

• ELA:  English Language Arts
• W:  Writing Standards 6â\x80\x9312
• 9-10:  9th & 10th Grades
• 7: 
  Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question
  (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden
  the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject,
  demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

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Common core State Standards

• ELA:  English Language Arts
• SL:  Speaking and Listening Standards 6-\x80\x9312
• 9-10:  9th & 10th Grades
• 4: 
  Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely,
  and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
  organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
  audience, and task.

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