has an introduction that introduces a topic and grabs thereader’s attention
clearly conveys information and ideas about a topic
develops a topic with a variety of specific, relevant details, such asfacts, examples, quotations, and anecdotes
clearly organizes ideas and information, using strategies such ascompare/contrast, cause/effect, definition, and classification
uses formatting, graphics, and multimedia, such as hyperlinkswhen appropriate
uses precise language and vocabulary appropriate to the topic
uses appropriate transition words and phrases that clarify therelationship among ideas
uses a formal style and tone
ends with a conclusion that summarizes the main points and followslogically from the information presented
follows the conventions of standard EnglishInformative/Explanatory Writing
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