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title: "L6-8WHST2: Informative Explanatory Texts (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
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  - grade-7
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# L6-8WHST2: Informative Explanatory Texts

Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: Grade 6, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/grade-6.md
- Appears in: Grade 7, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/grade-7.md
- Appears in: Grade 8, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/grade-8.md

## Expectations

- **L6-8WHST2.a**: Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
- **L6-8WHST2.b**: Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
- **L6-8WHST2.c**: Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
- **L6-8WHST2.d**: Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
- **L6-8WHST2.e**: Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
- **L6-8WHST2.f**: Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.