South Carolina 9th Grade ELA Standards in Writing

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W Writing

• W.MCC Meaning, Context, and Craft
  • W.MCC.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
    • W.MCC.1.1 Write arguments that:
      • W.MCC.1.1.a introduce a precise claim and differentiate between the claim and counterclaims;
      • W.MCC.1.1.b use relevant information from multiple print and multimedia sources;
      • W.MCC.1.1.c assess the credibility and accuracy of each source;
      • W.MCC.1.1.d use an organizational structure that logically sequences and establishes clear relationships among claims, counterclaims, reasons, warrants, and evidence;
      • W.MCC.1.1.e develop the claim and counterclaims ethically without bias, providing credible evidence and accurate interpretation of data for each while delineating the strengths and limitations of the claim and counterclaims;
      • W.MCC.1.1.f develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting;
      • W.MCC.1.1.g quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation;
      • W.MCC.1.1.h avoid logical fallacies and demonstrate an understanding of objectivity and subjectivity;
      • W.MCC.1.1.i provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented; and
      • W.MCC.1.1.j include a call to action.
  • W.MCC.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
    • W.MCC.2.1 Write informative/explanatory texts that:
      • W.MCC.2.1.a introduce a topic;
      • W.MCC.2.1.b use relevant information from multiple print and multimedia sources;
      • W.MCC.2.1.c organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make connections and distinctions;
      • W.MCC.2.1.d assess the credibility and accuracy of each source;
      • W.MCC.2.1.e include formatting, graphics, and multimedia to aid comprehension as needed;
      • W.MCC.2.1.f develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic;
      • W.MCC.2.1.g quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation;
      • W.MCC.2.1.h develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting;
      • W.MCC.2.1.i use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts;
      • W.MCC.2.1.j use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic;
      • W.MCC.2.1.k establish and maintain a consistent style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline; and
      • W.MCC.2.1.l provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
  • W.MCC.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
    • W.MCC.3.1 Gather ideas from texts, multimedia, and personal experience to write narratives that:
      • W.MCC.3.1.a develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences;
      • W.MCC.3.1.b engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events;
      • W.MCC.3.1.c use narrative techniques of dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines to develop experiences, events, and/or characters;
      • W.MCC.3.1.d use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole;
      • W.MCC.3.1.e develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting;
      • W.MCC.3.1.f use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters; and
      • W.MCC.3.1.g provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.
• W.L Language
  • W.L.4 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
    • W.L.4.1 When writing:
      • W.L.4.1.a use parallel structure;
      • W.L.4.1.b identify and use gerunds, infinitives, and participles;
      • W.L.4.1.c identify and use active and passive verbs;
      • W.L.4.1.d explain and use indicative, imperative, subjunctive, conditional verb moods to communicate different messages; and
      • W.L.4.1.e use noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, and absolute phrases and independent, dependent, noun relative, and adverbial clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing.
  • W.L.5 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    • W.L.5.2 Use:
      • W.L.5.2.a a semicolon or a conjunctive adverb to link two or more closely related independent clauses;
      • W.L.5.2.b a colon to introduce a list or quotation; and
      • W.L.5.2.c commas to separate adjacent, parallel structures.
• W.RC Range and Complexity
  • W.RC.6 Write independently, legibly, and routinely for a variety of tasks, purposes, and audiences over short and extended time frames.
    • W.RC.6.1 Write routinely and persevere in writing tasks over short and extended time frames, for a range of domain-specific tasks, and for a variety of purposes and audiences.
    • W.RC.6.4 Demonstrate effective keyboarding skills.