Florida B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts
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Kindergarten
- ELA.K.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.K.C.1.1
Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
- ELA.K.C.1.2
Using a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing, create narratives with the events in chronological order.
- ELA.K.C.1.3
Using a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing, express opinions about a topic or text with at least one supp...
- ELA.K.C.1.4
Using a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing, provide factual information about a topic.
- ELA.K.C.1.5
With guidance and support from adults, improve drawing and writing, as needed, by planning, revising, and editing.
- ELA.K.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.K.C.2.1
Present information orally using complete sentences.
- ELA.K.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.K.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.K.C.4
Researching
- ELA.K.C.4.1
Recall information to answer a question about a single topic.
- ELA.K.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.K.C.5.1
Use a multimedia element to enhance oral or written tasks.
- ELA.K.F.1
Learning and Applying Foundational Reading Skills
- ELA.K.F.1.1
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of print.
- ELA.K.F.1.2
Demonstrate phonological awareness.
- ELA.K.F.1.3
Use knowledge of grade-appropriate phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words accurately.
- ELA.K.F.1.4
Recognize and read with automaticity grade-level high frequency words.
- ELA.K.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.K.R.1.1
Describe the main character(s), setting, and important events in a story.
- ELA.K.R.1.3
Explain the roles of author and illustrator of a story.
- ELA.K.R.1.4
Identify rhyme in a poem.
- ELA.K.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.K.R.2.1
Use titles, headings, and illustrations to predict and confirm the topic of texts.
- ELA.K.R.2.2
Identify the topic of and multiple details in a text.
- ELA.K.R.2.4
Explain the difference between opinions and facts about a topic.
- ELA.K.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.K.R.3.1
Identify and explain descriptive words in text(s).
- ELA.K.R.3.2
Retell a text orally to enhance comprehension: a. Use main character(s), setting, and important events for a story. b. U...
- ELA.K.R.3.3
Compare and contrast characters' experiences in stories.
- ELA.K.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.K.V.1.1
Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.
- ELA.K.V.1.2
Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in grade-level content.
- ELA.K.V.1.3
Identify and sort common words into basic categories, relating vocabulary to background knowledge.
Grade 1
- ELA.1.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.1.C.1.1
Print all upper- and lowercase letters.
- ELA.1.C.1.2
Write narratives that retell two or more appropriately sequenced events, including relevant details and a sense of closu...
- ELA.1.C.1.3
Write opinions about a topic or text with at least one supporting reason from a source and a sense of closure.
- ELA.1.C.1.4
Write expository texts about a topic, using a source, providing facts and a sense of closure.
- ELA.1.C.1.5
With guidance and support from adults, improve writing, as needed, by planning, revising, and editing.
- ELA.1.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.1.C.2.1
Present information orally using complete sentences and appropriate volume.
- ELA.1.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.1.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.1.C.4
Researching
- ELA.1.C.4.1
Participate in research to gather information to answer a question about a single topic.
- ELA.1.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.1.C.5.1
Use a multimedia element to enhance oral or written tasks.
- ELA.1.C.5.2
Identify and use digital tools to produce and publish writing individually or with peers and with support from adults.
- ELA.1.F.1
Learning and Applying Foundational Reading Skills
- ELA.1.F.1.1
Locate the title, table of contents, names of author(s) and illustrator(s), and glossary of books.
- ELA.1.F.1.2
Demonstrate phonological awareness.
- ELA.1.F.1.3
Use knowledge of grade-appropriate phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words accurately.
- ELA.1.F.1.4
Read grade-level texts with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate prosody or expression.
- ELA.1.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.1.R.1.1
Identify and describe the main story elements in a story.
- ELA.1.R.1.2
Identify and explain the moral of a story.
- ELA.1.R.1.3
Explain who is telling the story using context clues.
- ELA.1.R.1.4
Identify stanzas and line breaks in poems.
- ELA.1.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.1.R.2.1
Use text features including titles, headings, captions, graphs, maps, glossaries, and/or illustrations to demonstrate un...
- ELA.1.R.2.2
Identify the topic of and relevant details in a text.
- ELA.1.R.2.3
Explain similarities and differences between information provided in visuals and words in an informational text.
- ELA.1.R.2.4
Identify an author's opinion(s) about the topic.
- ELA.1.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.1.R.3.1
Identify and explain descriptive words and phrases in text(s).
- ELA.1.R.3.2
Retell a text in oral or written form to enhance comprehension.
- ELA.1.R.3.3
Compare and contrast two texts on the same topic.
- ELA.1.V.1
Finding Meaning Academic Vocabulary
- ELA.1.V.1.1
Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.
- ELA.1.V.1.2
Identify and use frequently occurring base words and their common inflections in grade-level content.
- ELA.1.V.1.3
Identify and use picture clues, context clues, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to d...
Grade 2
- ELA.2.C.1
Communicating Through Writing Handwriting
- ELA.2.C.1.1
Demonstrate legible printing skills.
- ELA.2.C.1.2
Write personal or fictional narratives using a logical sequence of events, transitions, and an ending.
- ELA.2.C.1.3
Write opinions about a topic or text with reasons supported by details from a source, use transitions, and provide a con...
- ELA.2.C.1.4
Write expository texts about a topic, using a source, providing an introduction, facts, transitions, and a conclusion.
- ELA.2.C.1.5
Improve writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing with guidance and support from adults and feedback from pee...
- ELA.2.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.2.C.2.1
Present information orally using complete sentences, appropriate volume, and clear pronunciation.
- ELA.2.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.2.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.2.C.4
Researching
- ELA.2.C.4.1
Participate in research to gather information to answer a question about a single topic using multiple sources.
- ELA.2.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.2.C.5.1
Use one or more multimedia element(s) to enhance oral or written tasks.
- ELA.2.C.5.2
Use digital tools to produce and publish writing individually or with peers and with support from adults.
- ELA.2.F.1
Applying Foundational Reading Skills Phonics and Word Analysis
- ELA.2.F.1.3
Use knowledge of grade-appropriate phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words.
- ELA.2.F.1.4
Read grade-level texts with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate prosody or expression.
- ELA.2.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.2.R.1.1
Identify plot structure and describe main story elements in a literary text.
- ELA.2.R.1.2
Identify and explain a theme of a literary text.
- ELA.2.R.1.3
Identify different characters’ perspectives in a literary text.
- ELA.2.R.1.4
Identify rhyme schemes in poems.
- ELA.2.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.2.R.2.1
Explain how text features—including titles, headings, captions, graphs, maps, glossaries, and/or illustrations—contribut...
- ELA.2.R.2.2
Identify the central idea and relevant details in a text.
- ELA.2.R.2.3
Explain an author’s purpose in an informational text.
- ELA.2.R.2.4
Explain an author’s opinion(s) and supporting evidence.
- ELA.2.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.2.R.3.1
Identify and explain similes, idioms, and alliteration in text(s)
- ELA.2.R.3.2
Retell a text to enhance comprehension.
- ELA.2.R.3.3
Compare and contrast important details presented by two texts on the same topic or theme.
- ELA.2.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.2.V.1.1
Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.
- ELA.2.V.1.2
Identify and use base words and affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in grade-level content.
- ELA.2.V.1.3
Identify and use context clues, word relationships, background knowledge, reference materials, and/or background knowled...
Grade 3
- ELA.3.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.3.C.1.1
Write in cursive all upper- and lowercase letters.
- ELA.3.C.1.2
Write personal or fictional narratives using a logical sequence of events, appropriate descriptions, dialogue, a variety...
- ELA.3.C.1.3
Write opinions about a topic or text, include reasons supported by details from one or more sources, use transitions, an...
- ELA.3.C.1.4
Write expository texts about a topic, using one or more sources, providing an introduction, facts and details, some elab...
- ELA.3.C.1.5
Improve writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing with guidance and support from adults and feedback from pee...
- ELA.3.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.3.C.2.1
Present information orally, in a logical sequence, using nonverbal cues, appropriate volume, and clear pronunciation.
- ELA.3.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.3.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.3.C.4
Researching
- ELA.3.C.4.1
Conduct research to answer a question, organizing information about the topic from multiple sources.
- ELA.3.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.3.C.5.1
Use two or more multimedia elements to enhance oral or written tasks.
- ELA.3.C.5.2
Use digital writing tools individually or collaboratively to plan, draft, and revise writing.
- ELA.3.F.1
Learning and Applying Foundational Reading Skills
- ELA.3.F.1.3
Use knowledge of grade-level phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words.
- ELA.3.F.1.4
Read grade-level texts with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate prosody or expression.
- ELA.3.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.3.R.1.1
Explain how one or more characters develop throughout the plot in a literary text.
- ELA.3.R.1.2
Explain a theme and how it develops, using details, in a literary text.
- ELA.3.R.1.3
Explain different characters' perspectives in a literary text
- ELA.3.R.1.4
Identify types of poems: free verse, rhymed verse, haiku, and limerick.
- ELA.3.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.3.R.2.1
Explain how text features contribute to meaning and identify the text structures of chronology, comparison, and cause/ef...
- ELA.3.R.2.2
Identify the central idea and explain how relevant details support that idea in a text.
- ELA.3.R.2.3
Explain the development of an author's purpose in an informational text.
- ELA.3.R.2.4
Identify an author's claim and explain how an author uses evidence to support the claim.
- ELA.3.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.3.R.3.1
Identify and explain metaphors, personification, and hyperbole in text(s).
- ELA.3.R.3.2
Summarize a text to enhance comprehension.
- ELA.3.R.3.3
Compare and contrast how two authors present information on the same topic or theme.
- ELA.3.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.3.V.1.1
Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.
- ELA.3.V.1.2
Identify and apply knowledge of common Greek and Latin roots, base words, and affixes to determine the meaning of unfami...
- ELA.3.V.1.3
Use context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determin...
Grade 4
- ELA.4.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.4.C.1.1
Demonstrate legible cursive writing skills.
- ELA.4.C.1.2
Write personal or fictional narratives using a logical sequence of events and demonstrating an effective use of techniqu...
- ELA.4.C.1.3
Write to make a claim supporting a perspective with logical reasons, using evidence from multiple sources, elaboration, ...
- ELA.4.C.1.4
Write expository texts about a topic, using multiple sources, elaboration, and an organizational structure with transiti...
- ELA.4.C.1.5
Improve writing by planning, revising, and editing, with guidance and support from adults and feedback from peers.
- ELA.4.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.4.C.2.1
Present information orally, in a logical sequence, using nonverbal cues, appropriate volume, and clear pronunciation.
- ELA.4.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.4.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.4.C.4
Researching Researching and Using Information
- ELA.4.C.4.1
Conduct research to answer a question, organizing information about the topic, using multiple valid sources.
- ELA.4.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.4.C.5.1
Arrange multimedia elements to create emphasis in oral or written tasks.
- ELA.4.C.5.2
Use digital writing tools individually or collaboratively to plan, draft, and revise writing.
- ELA.4.F.1
Learning and Applying Foundational Reading Skills
- ELA.4.F.1.3
Use knowledge of grade-level phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words.
- ELA.4.F.1.4
Read grade-level texts with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate prosody or expression.
- ELA.4.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.4.R.1.1
Explain how setting, events, conflict, and character development contribute to the plot in a literary text.
- ELA.4.R.1.2
Explain a stated or implied theme and how it develops, using details, in a literary text.
- ELA.4.R.1.3
Identify the narrator's point of view and explain the difference between a narrator's point of view and character perspe...
- ELA.4.R.1.4
Explain how rhyme and structure create meaning in a poem.
- ELA.4.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.4.R.2.1
Explain how text features contribute to the meaning and identify the text structures of problem/solution, sequence, and ...
- ELA.4.R.2.2
Explain how relevant details support the central idea, implied or explicit.
- ELA.4.R.2.3
Explain an author's perspective toward a topic in an informational text.
- ELA.4.R.2.4
Explain an author's claim and the reasons and evidence used to support the claim.
- ELA.4.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.4.R.3.1
Explain how figurative language contributes to meaning in text(s).
- ELA.4.R.3.2
Summarize a text to enhance comprehension.
- ELA.4.R.3.3
Compare and contrast accounts of the same event using primary and/or secondary sources.
- ELA.4.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.4.V.1.1
Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.
- ELA.4.V.1.2
Apply knowledge of common Greek and Latin roots, base words, and affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in...
- ELA.4.V.1.3
Use context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determin...
Grade 5
- ELA.5.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.5.C.1.1
Demonstrate fluent and legible cursive writing skills.
- ELA.5.C.1.2
Write personal or fictional narratives using a logical sequence of events and demonstrating an effective use of techniqu...
- ELA.5.C.1.3
Write to make a claim supporting a perspective with logical reasons, relevant evidence from sources, elaboration, and an...
- ELA.5.C.1.4
Write expository texts about a topic using multiple sources and including an organizational structure, relevant elaborat...
- ELA.5.C.1.5
Improve writing by planning, revising, and editing, with guidance and support from adults and feedback from peers.
- ELA.5.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.5.C.2.1
Present information orally, in a logical sequence, using nonverbal cues, appropriate volume, clear pronunciation, and ap...
- ELA.5.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.5.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.5.C.4
Researching
- ELA.5.C.4.1
Conduct research to answer a question, organizing information about the topic and using multiple reliable and valid sour...
- ELA.5.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.5.C.5.1
Arrange multimedia elements to create emphasis in oral or written tasks.
- ELA.5.C.5.2
Use digital writing tools individually or collaboratively to plan, draft, and revise writing.
- ELA.5.F.1
Learning and Applying Foundational Reading Skills
- ELA.5.F.1.3
Use knowledge of grade-appropriate phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words.
- ELA.5.F.1.4
Read grade-level texts with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate prosody or expression.
- ELA.5.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.5.R.1.1
Analyze how setting, events, conflict, and characterization contribute to the plot in a literary text.
- ELA.5.R.1.2
Explain the development of stated or implied theme(s) throughout a literary text.
- ELA.5.R.1.3
Describe how an author develops a character's perspective in a literary text.
- ELA.5.R.1.4
Explain how figurative language and other poetic elements work together in a poem.
- ELA.5.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.5.R.2.1
Explain how text structures and/or features contribute to the overall meaning of texts.
- ELA.5.R.2.2
Explain how relevant details support the central idea(s), implied or explicit.
- ELA.5.R.2.3
Analyze an author's purpose and/or perspective in an informational text.
- ELA.5.R.2.4
Track the development of an argument, identifying the specific claim(s), evidence, and reasoning.
- ELA.5.R.3
Reading Across Genres Interpreting Figurative Language
- ELA.5.R.3.1
Analyze how figurative language contributes to meaning in text(s).
- ELA.5.R.3.2
Summarize a text to enhance comprehension.
- ELA.5.R.3.3
Compare and contrast primary and secondary sources related to the same topic.
- ELA.5.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.5.V.1.1
Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.
- ELA.5.V.1.2
Apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and affixes, recognizing the connection between affixes and parts of speech, to...
- ELA.5.V.1.3
Use context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determin...
- ELA.K12.EE.1.1
Cite evidence to explain and justify reasoning.
- ELA.K12.EE.2.1
Read and comprehend grade-level complex texts proficiently.
- ELA.K12.EE.3.1
Make inferences to support comprehension.
- ELA.K12.EE.4.1
Use appropriate collaborative techniques and active listening skills when engaging in discussions in a variety of situat...
- ELA.K12.EE.5.1
Use the accepted rules governing a specific format to create quality work.
- ELA.K12.EE.6.1
Use appropriate voice and tone when speaking or writing.
Grade 6
- ELA.612.F.2
Applying Foundational Reading Skills for Secondary
- ELA.612.F.2.1
Demonstrate an understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds.
- ELA.612.F.2.2
Know and apply phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
- ELA.612.F.2.3
Know and apply phonics and word analysis skills in encoding words.
- ELA.612.F.2.4
Read grade-level texts, at the student’s ability level, with accuracy, automaticity, and prosody or expression using the...
- ELA.6.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.6.C.1.2
Write personal or fictional narratives using narrative techniques, precise words and phrases, and figurative language.
- ELA.6.C.1.3
Write and support a claim using logical reasoning, relevant evidence from sources, elaboration, and a logical organizati...
- ELA.6.C.1.4
Write expository texts to explain and/or analyze information from multiple sources, using a logical organizational struc...
- ELA.6.C.1.5
Improve writing by planning, revising, and editing, considering feedback from adults and peers.
- ELA.6.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.6.C.2.1
Present information orally, in a logical sequence, using nonverbal cues, appropriate volume, clear pronunciation, and ap...
- ELA.6.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.6.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.6.C.4
Researching
- ELA.6.C.4.1
Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on multiple reliable and valid sources, and refocusing the inquiry when a...
- ELA.6.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.6.C.5.1
Integrate diverse digital media to enhance audience engagement in oral or written tasks.
- ELA.6.C.5.2
Use digital tools to produce writing.
- ELA.6.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.6.R.1.1
Analyze how the interaction between characters contributes to the development of a plot in a literary text.
- ELA.6.R.1.2
Analyze the development of stated or implied theme(s) throughout a literary text.
- ELA.6.R.1.3
Explain the influence of multiple narrators and/or shifts in point of view in a literary text.
- ELA.6.R.1.4
Describe the impact of various poetic forms on meaning and style.
- ELA.6.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.6.R.2.1
Explain how individual text sections and/or features convey meaning in texts.
- ELA.6.R.2.2
Analyze the central idea(s), implied or explicit, and its development throughout a text.
- ELA.6.R.2.3
Analyze authors' purpose(s) in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
- ELA.6.R.2.4
Track the development of an argument, identifying the types of reasoning used.
- ELA.6.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.6.R.3.1
Explain how figurative language contributes to tone and meaning in text(s).
- ELA.6.R.3.2
Paraphrase content from grade-level texts.
- ELA.6.R.3.3
Compare and contrast how authors from different time periods address the same or related topics.
- ELA.6.R.3.4
Identify rhetorical appeals in a text.
- ELA.6.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.6.V.1.1
Integrate academic vocabulary appropriate to grade level in speaking and writing.
- ELA.6.V.1.2
Apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and affixes to determine meanings of words and phrases in grade-level content.
- ELA.6.V.1.3
Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowle...
Grade 7
- ELA.7.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.7.C.1.2
Write personal or fictional narratives using narrative techniques, a recognizable point of view, precise words and phras...
- ELA.7.C.1.3
Write and support a claim using logical reasoning, relevant evidence from sources, elaboration, a logical organizational...
- ELA.7.C.1.4
Write expository texts to explain and analyze information from multiple sources, using relevant supporting details and a...
- ELA.7.C.1.5
Improve writing by planning, revising, and editing, considering feedback from adults and peers.
- ELA.7.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.7.C.2.1
Present information orally, in a logical sequence, emphasizing key points that support the central idea.
- ELA.7.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.7.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.7.C.4
Researching
- ELA.7.C.4.1
Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on multiple reliable and valid sources, and generating additional questio...
- ELA.7.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.7.C.5.1
Integrate diverse digital media to build cohesion in oral or written tasks.
- ELA.7.C.5.2
Use digital tools to produce and share writing.
- ELA.7.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.7.R.1.1
Analyze the impact of setting on character development and plot in a literary text.
- ELA.7.R.1.2
Compare two or more themes and their development throughout a literary text.
- ELA.7.R.1.3
Explain the influence of narrator(s), including unreliable narrator(s), and/or shifts in point of view in a literary tex...
- ELA.7.R.1.4
Analyze the impact of various poetic forms on meaning and style.
- ELA.7.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.7.R.2.1
Explain how individual text sections and/or features convey a purpose in texts.
- ELA.7.R.2.2
Compare two or more central ideas and their development throughout a text.
- ELA.7.R.2.3
Explain how an author establishes and achieves purpose(s) through diction and syntax.
- ELA.7.R.2.4
Track the development of an argument, analyzing the types of reasoning used and their effectiveness.
- ELA.7.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.7.R.3.1
Analyze how figurative language contributes to tone and meaning and explain examples of allusions in text(s).
- ELA.7.R.3.2
Paraphrase content from grade-level texts.
- ELA.7.R.3.3
Compare and contrast how authors with differing perspectives address the same or related topics or themes.
- ELA.7.R.3.4
Explain the meaning and/or significance of rhetorical devices in a text.
- ELA.7.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.7.V.1.1
Integrate academic vocabulary appropriate to grade level in speaking and writing.
- ELA.7.V.1.2
Apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and affixes to determine meanings of words and phrases in grade-level content.
- ELA.7.V.1.3
Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowle...
Grade 8
- ELA.8.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.8.C.1.2
Write personal or fictional narratives using narrative techniques, varied transitions, and a clearly established point o...
- ELA.8.C.1.3
Write to argue a position, supporting at least one claim and rebutting at least one counterclaim with logical reasoning,...
- ELA.8.C.1.4
Write expository texts to explain and analyze information from multiple sources, using relevant supporting details, logi...
- ELA.8.C.1.5
Improve writing by planning, editing, considering feedback from adults and peers, and revising for clarity and cohesiven...
- ELA.8.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.8.C.2.1
Present information orally, in a logical sequence, supporting the central idea with credible evidence.
- ELA.8.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.8.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.8.C.4
Researching
- ELA.8.C.4.1
Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on multiple reliable and valid sources, and generating additional questio...
- ELA.8.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.8.C.5.1
Integrate diverse digital media to emphasize the relevance of a topic or idea in oral or written tasks.
- ELA.8.C.5.2
Use a variety of digital tools to collaborate with others to produce writing.
- ELA.8.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.8.R.1.1
Analyze the interaction between character development, setting, and plot in a literary text.
- ELA.8.R.1.2
Analyze two or more themes and their development throughout a literary text.
- ELA.8.R.1.3
Analyze how an author develops and individualizes the perspectives of different characters.
- ELA.8.R.1.4
Analyze structure, sound, imagery, and figurative language in poetry.
- ELA.8.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.8.R.2.1
Analyze how individual text sections and/or features convey a purpose and/or meaning in texts.
- ELA.8.R.2.2
Analyze two or more central ideas and their development throughout a text.
- ELA.8.R.2.3
Explain how an author establishes and achieves purpose(s) through rhetorical appeals and/or figurative language.
- ELA.8.R.2.4
Track the development of an argument, analyzing the types of reasoning used and their effectiveness, identifying ways in...
- ELA.8.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.8.R.3.1
Analyze how figurative language contributes to meaning and explain examples of symbolism in text(s).
- ELA.8.R.3.2
Paraphrase content from grade-level texts.
- ELA.8.R.3.3
Compare and contrast the use or discussion of archetypes in texts.
- ELA.8.R.3.4
Explain how an author uses rhetorical devices to support or advance an appeal.
- ELA.8.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.8.V.1.1
Integrate academic vocabulary appropriate to grade level in speaking and writing.
- ELA.8.V.1.2
Apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and affixes to determine meanings of words and phrases in grade-level content.
- ELA.8.V.1.3
Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowle...
High School
- ELA.10.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.10.C.1.2
Write narratives using an appropriate pace to create tension, mood, and/or tone.
- ELA.10.C.1.3
Write to argue a position, supporting claims using logical reasoning and credible evidence from multiple sources, rebutt...
- ELA.10.C.1.4
Write expository texts to explain and analyze information from multiple sources, using a logical organization, purposefu...
- ELA.10.C.1.5
Improve writing by considering feedback from adults, peers, and/or online editing tools, revising to address the needs o...
- ELA.10.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.10.C.2.1
Present information orally, with a logical organization and coherent focus, with credible evidence, creating a clear per...
- ELA.10.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.10.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.10.C.4
Researching
- ELA.10.C.4.1
Conduct research to answer a question, refining the scope of the question to align with findings, and synthesizing infor...
- ELA.10.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.10.C.5.1
Create digital presentations to improve understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence.
- ELA.10.C.5.2
Use online collaborative platforms to create and export publication-ready quality writing tailored to a specific audienc...
- ELA.10.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.10.R.1.1
Analyze how key elements enhance or add layers of meaning and/or style in a literary text.
- ELA.10.R.1.2
Analyze and compare universal themes and their development throughout a literary text.
- ELA.10.R.1.3
Analyze coming of age experiences reflected in a text and how the author represents conflicting perspectives.
- ELA.10.R.1.4
Analyze how authors create multiple layers of meaning and/or ambiguity in a poem.
- ELA.10.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.10.R.2.1
Analyze the impact of multiple text structures and the use of features in text(s).
- ELA.10.R.2.2
Analyze the central idea(s) of historical American speeches and essays.
- ELA.10.R.2.3
Analyze an author's choices in establishing and achieving purpose(s) in historical American speeches and essays.
- ELA.10.R.2.4
Compare the development of two opposing arguments on the same topic, evaluating the effectiveness and validity of the cl...
- ELA.10.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.10.R.3.1
Analyze how figurative language creates mood in text(s).
- ELA.10.R.3.2
Paraphrase content from grade-level texts.
- ELA.10.R.3.3
Analyze how mythical, classical, or religious texts have been adapted.
- ELA.10.R.3.4
Analyze an author's use of rhetoric in a text.
- ELA.10.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.10.V.1.1
Integrate academic vocabulary appropriate to grade level in speaking and writing.
- ELA.10.V.1.2
Apply knowledge of etymology and derivations to determine meanings of words and phrases in grade-level content.
- ELA.10.V.1.3
Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowle...
- ELA.11.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.11.C.1.2
Write complex narratives using appropriate techniques to establish multiple perspectives.
- ELA.11.C.1.3
Write literary analyses to support claims, using logical reasoning, credible evidence from sources, and elaboration, dem...
- ELA.11.C.1.4
Write an analysis of complex texts using logical organization and a tone and voice appropriate to the task and audience,...
- ELA.11.C.1.5
Improve writing by considering feedback from adults, peers, and/or online editing tools, revising to improve clarity, st...
- ELA.11.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.11.C.2.1
Present information orally, with a logical organization, coherent focus, and credible evidence, while employing effectiv...
- ELA.11.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.11.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.11.C.4
Researching
- ELA.11.C.4.1
Conduct literary research to answer a question, refining the scope of the question to align with interpretations of text...
- ELA.11.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.11.C.5.1
Create digital presentations to improve the experience of the audience.
- ELA.11.C.5.2
Create and export quality writing tailored to a specific audience, integrating multimedia elements, publishing to an onl...
- ELA.11.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.11.R.1.1
Evaluate how key elements enhance or add layers of meaning and/or style in a literary text.
- ELA.11.R.1.2
Track and analyze universal themes in literary texts from different times and places.
- ELA.11.R.1.3
Analyze the author's choices in using juxtaposition to define character perspective.
- ELA.11.R.1.4
Analyze ways in which poetry reflects themes and issues of its time period.
- ELA.11.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.11.R.2.1
Evaluate the structure(s) and features in texts.
- ELA.11.R.2.2
Analyze the central idea(s) of speeches and essays from the Classical Period.
- ELA.11.R.2.3
Analyze an author's choices in establishing and achieving purpose(s) in speeches and essays from the Classical Period.
- ELA.11.R.2.4
Compare the development of multiple arguments on the same topic, evaluating the effectiveness and validity of the claims...
- ELA.11.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.11.R.3.1
Analyze the author's use of figurative language and explain examples of allegory.
- ELA.11.R.3.2
Paraphrase content from grade-level texts.
- ELA.11.R.3.3
Compare and contrast how contemporaneous authors address related topics, comparing the authors' use of reasoning, and an...
- ELA.11.R.3.4
Evaluate an author's use of rhetoric in text.
- ELA.11.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.11.V.1.1
Integrate academic vocabulary appropriate to grade level in speaking and writing.
- ELA.11.V.1.2
Apply knowledge of etymology and derivations to determine meanings of words and phrases in grade-level content.
- ELA.11.V.1.3
Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowle...
- ELA.12.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.12.C.1.2
Write complex narratives using appropriate techniques to establish multiple perspectives and convey universal themes.
- ELA.12.C.1.3
Write arguments to support claims based on an in-depth analysis of topics or texts using valid reasoning and credible ev...
- ELA.12.C.1.4
Write an in-depth analysis of complex texts using logical organization and appropriate tone and voice, demonstrating a t...
- ELA.12.C.1.5
Improve writing by considering feedback from adults, peers, and/or online editing tools, revising to enhance purpose, cl...
- ELA.12.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.12.C.2.1
Present information orally, with a logical organization, coherent focus, and credible evidence while employing effective...
- ELA.12.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.12.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.12.C.4
Researching
- ELA.12.C.4.1
Conduct research on a topical issue to answer a question and synthesize information from a variety of sources.
- ELA.12.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.12.C.5.1
Design and evaluate digital presentations for effectiveness.
- ELA.12.C.5.2
Create, publish, and share multimedia texts through a variety of digital formats.
- ELA.12.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.12.R.1.1
Evaluate how key elements enhance or add layers of meaning and/or style in a literary text and explain the functional si...
- ELA.12.R.1.2
Analyze two or more themes and evaluate their development throughout a literary text.
- ELA.12.R.1.3
Evaluate the development of character perspective, including conflicting perspectives.
- ELA.12.R.1.4
Evaluate works of major poets in their historical context.
- ELA.12.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.12.R.2.1
Evaluate the structure(s) and features in texts, identifying how the author could make the text(s) more effective.
- ELA.12.R.2.2
Evaluate how an author develops the central idea(s), identifying how the author could make the support more effective.
- ELA.12.R.2.3
Evaluate an author's choices in establishing and achieving purpose(s).
- ELA.12.R.2.4
Compare the development of multiple arguments in related texts, evaluating the validity of the claims, the authors' reas...
- ELA.12.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.12.R.3.1
Evaluate an author's use of figurative language.
- ELA.12.R.3.2
Paraphrase content from grade-level texts.
- ELA.12.R.3.3
Analyze the influence of classic literature on contemporary world texts.
- ELA.12.R.3.4
Evaluate rhetorical choices across multiple texts.
- ELA.12.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.12.V.1.1
Integrate academic vocabulary appropriate to grade level in speaking and writing.
- ELA.12.V.1.2
Apply knowledge of etymology, derivations, and commonly used foreign phrases to determine meanings of words and phrases ...
- ELA.12.V.1.3
Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowle...
- ELA.9.C.1
Communicating Through Writing
- ELA.9.C.1.2
Write narratives using narrative techniques, varied transitions, and a clearly established point of view.
- ELA.9.C.1.3
Write to argue a position, supporting claims using logical reasoning and credible evidence from multiple sources, rebutt...
- ELA.9.C.1.4
Write expository texts to explain and analyze information from multiple sources, using a logical organization, varied pu...
- ELA.9.C.1.5
Improve writing by considering feedback from adults, peers, and/or online editing tools, revising for clarity and cohesi...
- ELA.9.C.2
Communicating Orally
- ELA.9.C.2.1
Present information orally, with a logical organization and coherent focus, with credible evidence, creating a clear per...
- ELA.9.C.3
Following Conventions
- ELA.9.C.3.1
Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
- ELA.9.C.4
Researching
- ELA.9.C.4.1
Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on multiple reliable and valid sources, and refining the scope of the que...
- ELA.9.C.5
Creating and Collaborating
- ELA.9.C.5.1
Create digital presentations with coherent ideas and a clear perspective.
- ELA.9.C.5.2
Use online collaborative platforms to create and export publication-ready quality writing tailored to a specific audienc...
- ELA.9.R.1
Reading Prose and Poetry
- ELA.9.R.1.1
Explain how key elements enhance or add layers of meaning and/or style in a literary text.
- ELA.9.R.1.2
Analyze universal themes and their development throughout a literary text.
- ELA.9.R.1.3
Analyze the influence of narrator perspective on a text, explaining how the author creates irony or satire.
- ELA.9.R.1.4
Analyze the characters, structures, and themes of epic poetry.
- ELA.9.R.2
Reading Informational Text
- ELA.9.R.2.1
Analyze how multiple text structures and/or features convey a purpose and/or meaning in texts.
- ELA.9.R.2.2
Evaluate the support an author uses to develop the central idea(s) throughout a text.
- ELA.9.R.2.3
Analyze how an author establishes and achieves purpose(s) through rhetorical appeals and/or figurative language.
- ELA.9.R.2.4
Compare the development of two opposing arguments on the same topic, evaluating the effectiveness and validity of the cl...
- ELA.9.R.3
Reading Across Genres
- ELA.9.R.3.1
Explain how figurative language creates mood in text(s).
- ELA.9.R.3.2
Paraphrase content from grade-level texts.
- ELA.9.R.3.3
Compare and contrast the ways in which authors have adapted mythical, classical, or religious literary texts.
- ELA.9.R.3.4
Explain an author's use of rhetoric in a text.
- ELA.9.V.1
Finding Meaning
- ELA.9.V.1.1
Integrate academic vocabulary appropriate to grade level in speaking and writing.
- ELA.9.V.1.2
Apply knowledge of etymology and derivations to determine meanings of words and phrases in grade-level content.
- ELA.9.V.1.3
Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowle...