W.8.5
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
How this standard develops across Grades 6–8
The ELA strands share anchor standards, so the same skill appears at each grade with rising demand. Here is the full arc.
- W.6.5Grade 6: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
- W.7.5Grade 7: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
- W.8.5Grade 8: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Where this sits in the school year
Our Grade 8 English Language Arts scope and sequence teaches W.8.5 in Unit 7: Writing Modes, Process and Research, weeks 24–28.
Informative and narrative writing; planning, revising, and publishing with technology; short research projects with credible sources and correct citation. See the full pacing guide →
Teaching Kits for this standard
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