User:Cahpcc/sandbox/page basic

Article status:

Use this template for new pages.

Articles are written with three levels of increasing text complexity to align with Common Core State Standards.

• The lead section is written with the least complexity (2nd grade level).
• The main article is written at third-grade level.
• The advanced section is written at a higher level (±5th grade).

Change headers and sidebar to fit article.

Lead Section

Introductory paragraph(s) written at a lower complexity level. What is this article about? What is the learning goal? The lead section doesn't have a header.

Main Article

Don't neglect photos and graphics. Captions are good for reluctant readers. Be careful to only use Creative Commons or public domain images.

Written at a third grade level. Limit to about one printed page. Define important terms using the hover-over template: {{H:title|definition of word|word}}

End main article with key questions.

Questions

• What makes Portland weird?
• Who are hipsters?
• Why doesn't Portland have an NFL team?

Advanced Section

Additional material at a higher complexity level.