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25 in writing 3.9 ~ Apply mechanics in writing,including capitalization of first word ina direct quotation and use ofpunctuation, including quotationmarks and comma with directquotations, colon to introduce a list,and commas after introductory words,with a noun of direct address, and in acompound sentence. ExpositoryWriting Essential Questions What isexpositorywriting? Content Skills Assessments Lessons Standards Composepersuasive texts,including aminimum of threereasons thatsupport a stanceor position.Demonstrateknowledge ofgrammar andusage concepts.3.7 ~ Compose expository texts usingan introductory paragraph thatincludes a main idea; supportingparagraphs with a minimum of threereasons, explanations, or steps in aprocess; and a conclusion. 3.7.1 ~ Determining purpose andaudience prior to writingaudienceówriter uses appropriate tone 3.7.3 ~ Using appropriate transitionwords in a composition Composeexpository texts. 3.7.5 ~ Composing persuasive texts,including a minimum of three reasonsthat support a stance or position