Grades K-12: Writing Standards – #8

Kindergarten

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.K.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Grade 1

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Grade 2

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Grade 3

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.

Grade 4

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

Grade 5

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.5.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.

Grade 6

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.

Grade 7

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.7.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Grade 8

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Grade 9 – Grade 10

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.9-10.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Grade 11 – Grade 12

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.