Students present themselves as authorities on a subject that informs readers..

CHARACTERISTICS

1. Shares topic in an interesting way.

2. Topic is narrowed and focused.

3. Develops controlling or main idea.

4. Uses evidence and detail.

5. Develops and effective order of points.

6. Draws conclusions.

7. Can be based on research, interviews, obserevation, etc.

8. Supports main points with specific

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