NY Next Generation ELA 9-10SL1

9-10SL1 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• 9-10SL1a

  Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; draw on that preparation by referring to evidence to stimulate a thoughtful, well...

• 9-10SL1b

  Work with peers to set norms for collegial discussions and decision-making, establish clear goals, deadlines, and individual roles as needed.

• 9-10SL1c

  Pose and respond to questions that relate the discussion to broader themes or ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or ch...

• 9-10SL1d

  Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify personal views and underst...

01

What Students Need to Do

Students initiate and sustain evidence-based discussions of complex topics, texts, and issues. They set norms, goals, deadlines, and roles, connect discussion to broader ideas, include others, test conclusions, and respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student arrives prepared, uses evidence to advance the exchange, and helps peers clarify, verify, or challenge ideas. The student summarizes agreement and disagreement accurately, then qualifies a view or makes a new connection when reasoning warrants it.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may use evidence as a speech rather than engaging with others or invite participation only after decisions are made. They may summarize disagreement unfairly, challenge people instead of ideas, or claim a changed view without explaining why.

04

How to Assess It

Run a seminar with student-set norms and roles. Check each student for evidence, inclusion, a clarifying or challenging question, an accurate synthesis, and an evidence-based reflection.

1. 01

   Give seminar teams evidence packets and blank norm, goal, role, and deadline cards to structure their own discussion.

2. 02

   Ask, ‘Where do the speakers agree and disagree, and which evidence creates a new connection or qualification?’

3. 03

   Play Clarify, Verify, Challenge, Connect by drawing a required discussion move before responding to another speaker.

4. 04

   Simulate a public forum where students research positions, include quieter voices, test conclusions, and publish a balanced synthesis.

• 7SL1

  Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others.

• 5SL1

  Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others.

• 6SL1

  Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of other.

• 8SL1

  Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others.