... Specific changes in the Writing Standards from grade 2 to grade 3 are highlighted in the chart below: Grade 2, Standard 1 (W.2.1) Grade 3, Standard 1 (W .3. 1) Write opinion pieces in which they introduce ... demonstrate command of Language standards 1 3 up to and including grade 3 on pages 28 and 29.) conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1 3 up to and including grade 4 on pages ... follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. Grade 7, Standard 3 (W.7 .3) Grade 8, Standard 3 (W.8 .3) Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events...