Standard(s):
[SC2015] (3) 8 : 8 ) Engage in argument from evidence to justify that traits can be influenced
by the environment (e.g., stunted growth in normally tall plants due to insufficient water, change in an arctic fox's fur color due to light and/or temperature, stunted growth of a normally large animal due to malnourishment).
[ELA2015] (3) 23 : 23 ) Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. [W.3.2]
a. Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension. [W.3.2a]
b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. [W.3.2b]
c. Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information. [W.3.2c]
d. Provide a concluding statement or section. [W.3.2d]
[ELA2015] (3) 29 : 29 ) Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories. [W.3.8]
[ELA2015] (3) 25 : 25 ) With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 22-24 above.) [W.3.4]
