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W.2.1 (English Language Arts)


Standard Identifier: W.2.1
Content Area: English Language Arts
Grade: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (K–5)
Domain: Writing
Cluster: Text Types and Purposes

Standard:
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.

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