Component - 9-10W1a:
Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from counterclaims, establish and organize clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaim(s), reasons, and evidence.

Component - 9-10W1b:
Develop claim(s) and counterclaims in a balanced manner, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both, anticipating the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.

Component - 9-10W1c:
Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to express the appropriate complexity of the topic.

Component - 9-10W1d:
Use appropriate and varied transitions to make critical connections and distinctions, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.

Component - 9-10W1e:
Provide a concluding statement or section that explains the significance of the argument presented.

Component - 9-10W1f:
Maintain a style and tone appropriate to the writing task.

Component - 9-10W2a:
Introduce and organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions.

Component - 9-10W2b:
Develop a topic with well-chosen relevant and sufficient facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations and paraphrased information or other examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic. Include formatting, graphics, and multimedia when useful to aid comprehension.

Component - 9-10W2c:
Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to express the appropriate complexity of a topic.

Component - 9-10W2d:
Use appropriate and varied transitions to make critical connections and distinctions, create cohesion, and clarify relationships among complex ideas and concepts.

Component - 9-10W2e:
Provide a concluding statement or section that explains the significance of the information presented.

Component - 9-10W2f:
Establish and maintain a style appropriate to the writing task.

Component - 9-10W3a:
Engage the reader by presenting a problem, conflict, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters.

Component - 9-10W3b:
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and plot line(s) to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.

Component - 9-10W3c:
Use a variety of techniques to sequence events to create cohesion and a smooth progression of experiences or events.

Component - 9-10W3d:
Use precise words and phrases, explicit details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.

Component - 9-10W3e:
Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.