Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part XI - Accountability/Testing
Subpart 5 - Bulletin 127-LEAP Connect Assessment, Louisiana Connectors for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Chapter 93 - English Language Arts
Subchapter K - Grade 11-12
Section XI-9358 - Writing

A. Introduce claim(s) for an argument that reflects knowledge of the topic.

B. Use context or related text to establish the significance of the claim(s).

C. Identify claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims(s) in writing.

D. Create an organizational structure for a permanent product which logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence (e.g., introduce claims, distinguish supporting and opposing claims and relevant evidence for each, provides conclusion).

E. Select the most relevant evidence for claim(s) and counterclaim(s).

F. If Develop clear claim(s) with the most relevant evidence for a topic or text.

G. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion.

H. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationship among claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.

I. Maintain a consistent style and voice.

J. Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the argument presented by stating the significance of the claim and/or presenting next steps related to the topic.

K. Produce an informative/explanatory permanent product which has an introduction that clearly previews information to follow about a topic.

L. Create an organizational structure (e.g., cause/effect, compare/contrast, descriptions and examples) that groups information logically to support the stated topic.

M. Develop the topic (i.e., add additional information related to the topic) with facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples that are most relevant to the focus and appropriate for the audience.

N. Use transitional words, phrases, and clauses that connect ideas and create cohesion within writing.

O. Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.

P. Maintain a consistent style and voice.

Q. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

R. Produce a narrative permanent product which engages and orients the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and establishes one or multiple point(s) of view.

S. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so they build on one another to create a smooth progression of experiences or events and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, resolution).

T. Include plot and pacing techniques (e.g., flashback, foreshadowing, suspense) as appropriate.

U. Include dialogue that advances the plot or theme (e.g., reveals character motivations, feelings, thoughts, how character has changed perspectives).

V. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.

W. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.

X. Produce a clear, coherent permanent product that is appropriate to the specific task (e.g., topic or text), purpose (e.g., to persuade or inform), or audience (e.g., reader).

Y. Develop a plan for permanent products (e.g., brainstorm topics, select a topic, gather information, create a draft) focused on a specific purpose and audience.

Z. Strengthen writing by revising and editing (e.g., review a permanent product, strengthen an argument by finding relevant evidence as support, use hyphens correctly).

AA. Use technology to produce and publish permanent products (e.g., use the Internet to gather information; use word processing to generate and collaborate on permanent products).

BB. Follow steps to complete a short or sustained research project to build knowledge on a topic or text, answer a question and/or solve a problem (e.g., determine topic, locate information on a topic, organize information related to the topic, draft a permanent product).

CC. Gather relevant information (e.g., highlight in text, quote or paraphrase from text or discussion) from authoritative print and/or digital sources relevant to a topic or stated claim.

DD. Integrate information presented by others which is determined to be the most appropriate for the task, purpose, and audience into permanent products while avoiding plagiarism.

EE. Use a standard format to write citations.

FF. Provide a bibliography for sources that contributed to the creation of a permanent product.

GG. Provide evidence from grade-appropriate literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.