Writing Standards: Writing Routinely for Different Purposes (CCSS.W.6.10)
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Common Core 6th Grade ELA › Writing Standards: Writing Routinely for Different Purposes (CCSS.W.6.10)
Jordan was assigned two pieces of writing: a week-long social studies report that must include sources and revisions, and a quick journal entry due at the end of today's class.
Which step should Jordan prioritize for the long-term report today?
Create a research plan and outline with sections and mini-deadlines.
Write the entire report in one sitting without breaks.
Freewrite a quick paragraph of feelings and submit it as the report.
Skip planning and spend time choosing fonts and margins.
Explanation
Long-term projects benefit from planning and outlining, which help organize research and guide later drafting and revising. The other options either rush the process or focus on formatting instead of content.
Ava has two tasks: a two-week biography report with sources and a half-page reading journal to finish during class today.
Which option best matches the short writing task?
Spend the class period building an annotated bibliography of six sources.
Draft a quick half-page reflection using one example from today's reading.
Create a detailed multi-level outline with subheadings for each chapter.
Conduct an interview and transcribe quotations for background research.
Explanation
A short, single-sitting journal entry should be drafted quickly and supported with one clear example. The other options are time-intensive steps suited to a long-term project.
Diego is working on a multi-day science report with data from labs, and he also has a one-sitting exit slip about today's experiment.
For the long-term science report, what is the most effective next step?
Immediately submit the first draft without checking for accuracy.
Write a quick opinion sentence and stop.
Revise yesterday's draft by adding data from the lab, clarifying topic sentences, and checking citations.
Spend the period drawing a cover page illustration.
Explanation
Long-term writing includes revision: adding evidence, improving organization, and verifying citations. The other choices either rush, underdevelop the writing, or focus on appearance rather than content.
Lena has two assignments: a history report due next week and a 10-minute journal entry due by the end of class today.
Which step is appropriate for the short-term journal entry?
Brainstorm research questions and schedule interviews.
Plan a week-long research timeline with checkpoints.
Compile a full bibliography in a specific citation style.
Draft a quick paragraph responding to the prompt, then do a brief proofread.
Explanation
A short, single-sitting task should focus on drafting a concise response and making quick edits. The other options are multi-step research tasks better suited to a long-term project.
Maya has two writing tasks this week. One is a science report due next Friday that requires research and will be completed over several days. The other is a journal entry due at the end of today's class about a favorite place.
Which step should Maya take for the long-term science report?
Create a research plan with key questions and a schedule for drafting and revising.
Write one quick paragraph and submit it without revising.
Skip peer feedback to save time.
Write the final draft in one sitting without using sources.
Explanation
Long-term projects benefit from planning, research, and a schedule for drafting and revising. The other options either fit a short task or ignore needed steps for extended work.
Jamal has a 15-minute reading journal response due at the end of class and a social studies project due in two weeks.
Which option best matches the short writing task?
Build a detailed outline and bibliography.
Draft a quick reflective paragraph about a key moment from today's reading.
Gather multiple sources and fact-check quotations.
Hold a peer-review workshop before turning it in.
Explanation
A short, single-sitting journal should be drafted quickly and reflectively. The other choices are steps better suited to multi-day assignments.
Elena is on day three of a multi-day argumentative essay. She wrote a first draft yesterday and has time this week to improve it.
Which step should Elena take now for this long-term assignment?
Turn in the first draft without reviewing it.
Copy sentences from sources to save time.
Conduct peer review and revise based on feedback and the rubric.
Ignore the rubric and switch to a new topic.
Explanation
Extended writing includes getting feedback and revising against a rubric. The other choices skip essential long-term steps or are poor academic practices.
Your teacher assigns two tasks: (1) an exit slip at the end of class explaining one thing you learned, and (2) a week-long report on a local ecosystem.
Which step best fits the long-term report?
Write a quick one-paragraph opinion with no sources.
Skip planning and start the final draft immediately.
Turn it in without proofreading to meet the deadline.
Gather information from reliable sources and take notes over several days before drafting.
Explanation
A multi-day report should include research, note-taking, and staged drafting. The other options reflect rushed short-term writing or skip key parts of the process.
Maya has two writing tasks this week. One is a science report due in two weeks. The other is a quick journal entry she'll write in class today.
Which step should Maya take today for the long-term science report?
Write the first draft and submit it without feedback.
Create a research plan, find reliable sources, and start an outline.
Write three quick paragraphs about whatever she's thinking right now.
Add drawings and decorations to the margins of her paper.
Explanation
Long-term projects call for planning and research up front; outlining organizes ideas for later drafting. The other options rush or focus on appearance.
Kian must complete a one-paragraph exit ticket before the bell and also begin a one-page report due next week.
Which option best matches the short writing task Kian must finish now?
Create an annotated bibliography and schedule peer reviews.
Interview a classmate and revise the report across several days.
Build a detailed outline with section headings and subpoints.
Draft a focused paragraph answering the prompt, then reread once to fix obvious errors.
Explanation
A short, single-sitting task should be drafted quickly and lightly proofread. The other choices are multi-day steps suited to longer projects.