Writing — Chapter overview · English 6, Grade 6
Become a writer in three big modes — telling a story, explaining a topic, and arguing an opinion — and learn to move any draft through the full writing process, from a first plan all the way to a finished, polished piece.
Chapter question
How can evidence help us explain writing?
Units in this chapter
- Unit 4.1 · Narrative Writing
I can organize a narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end that unfolds in order.
- Unit 4.2 · Informative & Explanatory Writing
I can introduce a topic clearly and keep my whole piece focused on it.
- Unit 4.3 · Opinion & Argument Writing
I can state a clear, arguable claim (opinion) about a topic.
- Unit 4.4 · The Writing Process: Plan, Draft, Revise, Edit
I can plan a piece of writing before I draft, using a strategy like brainstorming or an outline.