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Combine clauses in a wide variety of ways (e.g., creating compound and complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences) to make connections between and join ideas, for example, to show the relationship between multiple events or ideas (e.g., After eating lunch, the students worked in groups while their teacher walked around the room) or to evaluate an argument (e.g., The author claims X, although there is a lack of evidence to support this claim).

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Combine clauses in a few basic ways to make connections between and join ideas (e.g., creating compound sentences using and, but, so; creating complex sentences using because).

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Write longer and more detailed literary and informational texts (e.g., an argument about water rights) collaboratively (e.g., with peers) and independently using appropriate text organization and register.

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Write short literary and informational texts (e.g., an argument about water rights) collaboratively (e.g., with peers) and independently.

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Write clear and coherent summaries of texts and experiences by using complete and concise sentences and key words (e.g., from notes or graphic organizers).

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Write brief summaries of texts and experiences by using complete sentences and key words (e.g., from notes or graphic organizers).

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Adjust language choices according to the task (e.g., group presentation of research projects), context (e.g., classroom, community), purpose (e.g., to persuade, to provide arguments or counterarguments), and audience (e.g., peers, teachers, college recruiter).

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Adjust language choices according to the context (e.g., classroom, community) and audience (e.g., peers, teachers).

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Plan and deliver a variety of oral presentations and reports on grade-appropriate topics that express complex and abstract ideas well supported by evidence and sound reasoning, and are delivered using an appropriate level of formality and understanding of register.

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Plan and deliver brief oral presentations and reports on grade-appropriate topics that present evidence and facts to support ideas.