Evidence-Based Writing
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to non-fiction
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When your child writes a non-fiction piece — like a report on climate change — do they draw on specific facts and evidence from things they've read, weaving that information into their own writing?
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to non-fiction
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- Write a research-based paragraph or short report that cites specific facts, details, and evidence from informational texts to support key points
- Synthesise information from two informational sources into a written summary that accurately represents both, noting areas of agreement and difference
- Paraphrase information from informational texts accurately and cite sources appropriately, avoiding plagiarism
“When your child writes a non-fiction piece — like a report on climate change — do they draw on specific facts and evidence from things they've read, weaving that information into their own writing?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Writing Composition
- Age range
- Ages 9–11
Standards