WriteTutor.ai provides AI-guided writing instruction aligned with CCSS standards for grades 4-6
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a set of academic standards in mathematics and English language arts that outline what students should know and be able to do at each grade level.
Implemented across most US states for consistent education standards
Comprehensive standards from kindergarten through high school
Detailed expectations for reading, writing, speaking, and listening
See exactly how each WriteTutor step fulfills specific Common Core requirements
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3 & W.5.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences
"Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally."
Step 1: Character Creation - Students develop detailed characters with names, traits, and personalities.
Step 2: Beginning Section - Write story opening with clear setting, character introduction, and situation.
"Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations."
Step 3: Middle Section - Develop plot events, character responses, conflicts, and use dialogue to advance the story.
"Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events."
Step 5: Flow Analysis - AI reviews story coherence, transitions between sections, and overall narrative structure.
"Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely."
Throughout Beginning, Middle, and Ending sections, AI prompts for concrete, sensory details that bring stories to life.
"Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events."
Step 4: Ending Section - Provide resolution, character growth, and satisfying conclusion that follows naturally from events.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
"Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly."
Step 1: Viewpoint Formation - Students select topics and articulate clear positions.
Step 3: Introduction Writing - State position and preview main supporting points.
"Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text."
Step 2: Argument Development - Build supporting arguments with age-appropriate evidence and reasoning.
Step 4: Body Paragraphs - Develop paragraphs with topic sentences, evidence, and explanations.
"Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons."
Body Paragraphs and Conclusion Writing include systematic guidance on transitional words and logical connections between ideas.
"Establish and maintain a formal style."
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion Writing provide systematic guidance on formal academic writing style appropriate for grade 6.
"Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented."
Step 5: Conclusion Writing - Synthesize arguments by restating position and summarizing strongest supporting reasons.
Our AI evaluation system understands developmental writing stages and applies CCSS standards appropriately for each grade level.
Assessment criteria adapted to cognitive development and grade-specific CCSS requirements
Systematic monitoring of student growth across all CCSS writing dimensions
Encouraging guidance that builds on strengths while addressing CCSS requirements