South Dakota English Language Arts Standards (2025)
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Kindergarten
- K.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking.
- K.L.1.a
Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs to produce complete sentences.
- K.L.1.b
Use regular plural nouns.
- K.L.1.c
Use question words in complete sentences.
- K.L.1.d
Expand complete sentences using descriptive language (e.g. prepositions, adjectives, adverbs) in shared language activit...
- K.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English when writing.
- K.L.2.a
Print all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet using correct formation.
- K.L.2.c
Recognize end punctuation.
- K.L.2.d
Spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of consonant and short vowel sounds.
- K.L.4.b
Use context to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words and phrases with guidance.
- K.L.5.a
Determine the relationship between a group of objects or concept words.
- K.L.5.b
Demonstrate understanding of words with similar and opposite meanings.
- K.L.6
Acquire and use grade-appropriate vocabulary in conversations, reading, and learning experiences.
- K.RF.1.a
Apply left-to-right and top-to-bottom directionality when reading text.
- K.RF.1.b
Understand that letters represent individual sounds in spoken language and combine to form words.
- K.RF.1.e
Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book to navigate text appropriately.
- K.RF.1.f
Identify the role of the author and the illustrator in a story.
- K.RF.2
Demonstrate awareness of phonological skills, including:
- K.RF.2.a
Blend and segment at the word level.
- K.RF.2.b
Blend, segment and delete at the syllable level.
- K.RF.2.c
Recognize, generate, and categorize rhymes.
- K.RF.2.d
Blend, segment, and delete at the intra-syllable level (onset/rime, body/coda). Demonstrate proficiency in phonemic awar...
- K.RF.2.e
Isolate phonemes in the beginning, ending, and medial positions.
- K.RF.2.f
Blend and segment words with 2-3 phonemes (excluding consonant blends).
- K.RF.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.
- K.RF.3.a
Identify all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
- K.RF.3.b
Associate predictable consonant and short vowel sounds with corresponding letters.
- K.RF.3.c
Understand that graphemes represent phonemes.
- K.RF.3.d
Use grapheme-phoneme knowledge to decode and encode CVC and open syllable one-syllable words.
- K.RF.3.e
Read grade-appropriate high-frequency words.
- K.RF.4
Read grade-appropriate texts with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- K.RF.4.a
Read grade-appropriate texts with purpose and understanding.
- K.RF.4.b
Read grade-appropriate texts orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and prosody (stress, phrasing, intonation and expre...
- K.RF.4.c
Self-monitor reading for correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
- K.RI.1
Ask and answer questions about key ideas and details in a text read aloud with prompting and support.
- K.RI.10
By the end of the year read and comprehend a variety of informational text.
- K.RI.10.a
Demonstrate listening comprehension of complex texts.
- K.RI.10.b
Read and proficiently comprehend grade-appropriate text.
- K.RI.10.c
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks with prompting and support.
- K.RI.3
Describe the connection between individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text with prompting and suppor...
- K.RI.5
Identify various text features with prompting and support.
- K.RI.6
Identify the author's purpose for writing a text with prompting and support.
- K.RI.7
Describe the relationship between visual representations and the text with prompting and support.
- K.RI.8
Identify the details an author gives to support their opinions in a text with prompting and support.
- K.RI.9
Compare and contrast two or more texts on the same topic with prompting and support.
- K.RL.1
Ask and answer questions about story elements in a text read aloud with prompting and support.
- K.RL.10
By the end of the year read and comprehend a variety of literary texts.
- K.RL.10.a
Demonstrate listening comprehension of complex texts.
- K.RL.10.b
Read and proficiently comprehend grade-appropriate text.
- K.RL.10.c
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks with prompting and support.
- K.RL.2
Retell familiar stories, including story elements with prompting and support.
- K.RL.3
Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story with prompting and support.
- K.RL.4
Ask and answer questions about unknown words and phrases, including multiple meaning words with prompting and support.
- K.RL.5
Explain differences between fiction and informational texts with prompting and support.
- K.RL.6
Identify the author's purpose for writing a story with prompting and support.
- K.RL.7
Explain the relationship between illustrations and the text with prompting and support.
- K.RL.9
Compare and contrast two or more texts with a similar theme with prompting and support
- K.SL.1
Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults about kindergarten topics and texts in small and large ...
- K.SL.2
Confirm understanding from content presented by asking questions and requesting clarification.
- K.SL.3
Ask and answer questions to clarify or get more information about a topic.
- K.SL.5
Add drawings, digital media, or other visual displays to provide additional detail.
- K.W.1
Compose opinion pieces that tell the reader their opinion on a topic and state a reason using a combination of drawing, ...
- K.W.10
Write routinely using a combination of drawing, dictating and writing.
- K.W.2
Compose informative texts that name the topic and a fact using a combination of drawing, dictating and writing.
- K.W.3
Narrate a story, telling about the events in chronological order with a character and setting using a combination of dra...
- K.W.4
Identify the purpose of a writing task.
- K.W.5
Respond to questions and suggestions from peers or adults adding details to strengthen writing.
- K.W.6
Explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing individually or collaboratively with guidance and supp...
- K.W.8
Provide a response to a prompt using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing by recalling information from expe...
Grade 1
- 1.L.1.b
Use singular and plural nouns and pronouns with matching verbs in basic sentences (e.g., Jane hops; We hop).
- 1.L.1.h
Use frequently occurring positional prepositions (e.g., under, around, over, beside).
- 1.L.2.a
Capitalize the first word in a sentence, the pronoun I, dates, and names of people.
- 1.L.2.b
Print all uppercase and lowercase letters correctly and fluently. Space letters, words, and sentences appropriately.
- 1.L.2.d
Use commas in dates.
- 1.L.2.e
Use conventional spelling for words with common grade-appropriate spelling patterns.
- 1.L.2.f
Spell grade-appropriate high-frequency words.
- 1.L.4
Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, using flex...
- 1.L.4.b
Use frequently occurring affixes to determine the meaning of a word.
- 1.L.5.a
Sort words into categories.
- 1.L.5.b
Categorize words by one or more key attributes.
- 1.L.5.d
Distinguish differences among verbs and adjectives with similar meanings (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl)...
- 1.L.6
Demonstrate grade-appropriate vocabulary use across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- 1.RF.1.a
Understand that sentences are constructed in a logical sequence.
- 1.RF.2
Demonstrate proficiency of identifying, blending, and segmenting phonemes (sounds) in spoken words.
- 1.RF.2.a
Isolate and identify individual phonemes in spoken words.
- 1.RF.2.b
Recognize initial, final and medial phonemes in spoken words.
- 1.RF.2.c
Identify common phonemes in different words (e.g., identifying the /s/ sound in "sun" and "sand").
- 1.RF.2.d
Distinguish between similar phonemes (e.g., /p/ and /b/).
- 1.RF.2.e
Categorize words based on shared phonemes (e.g., sorting words with the same initial sound).
- 1.RF.2.f
Categorize words with different phonemes in specified positions (e.g., initial, medial, final).
- 1.RF.2.g
Blend phonemes together to form words.
- 1.RF.2.h
Segment spoken words into individual phonemes. Demonstrate awareness of:
- 1.RF.2.i
Segment multisyllabic words into syllables and phonemes.
- 1.RF.2.j
Delete specified phonemes from words to create new words.
- 1.RF.2.k
Add phonemes to words to create new words.
- 1.RF.2.l
Substitute one phoneme in a word to create a new word.
- 1.RF.3
Decode and encode using grade-level phonics and word analysis skills.
- 1.RF.3.a
Differentiate between long and short vowel sounds in regularly spelled one-syllable words.
- 1.RF.3.b
Recognize and apply the sound-letter correspondences for consonants, vowels, consonant digraphs and consonant blends in ...
- 1.RF.3.c
Decode and encode one-syllable words with regular spelling patterns, including CVC, CCVC, CVCC, CVVC, CVCe in context.
- 1.RF.3.d
Decode common vowel teams to represent long vowel sounds in words.
- 1.RF.3.e
Read and understand words with inflectional endings in context and recognize how these endings change the meaning or ten...
- 1.RF.3.g
Decode two-syllable words by breaking them into syllables and applying phonics patterns in open and closed syllables.
- 1.RF.3.h
Read and spell grade-appropriate high-frequency words.
- 1.RF.4.b
Read grade-appropriate text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and prosody (stress, phrasing, intonation, and expre...
- 1.RF.4.c
Self-monitor reading for correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
- 1.RI.1
Ask and answer questions about key ideas and details in a text.
- 1.RI.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend a variety of informational text.
- 1.RI.10.a
Read and comprehend grade-appropriate text with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., layout, te...
- 1.RI.10.b
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks with guidance and support.
- 1.RI.3
Compare individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
- 1.RI.4
Investigate the meanings of words and phrases used in various contexts.
- 1.RI.5
Recognize various text features and their relationship to each other or the whole.
- 1.RI.6
Identify the purpose of and/or point of view in a text.
- 1.RI.7
Use words or images to describe key ideas in print and digital texts.
- 1.RI.8
Identify the details/evidence an author gives to support points in a text.
- 1.RI.9
Compare and contrast two texts on similar topics to build knowledge.
- 1.RL.1
Ask and answer questions about key ideas and details in a text.
- 1.RL.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend a variety of literary texts.
- 1.RL.10.a
Read and comprehend grade-appropriate texts with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., layout, t...
- 1.RL.10.b
Self-select text for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks prompting and support.
- 1.RL.2
Retell stories, including key ideas and details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
- 1.RL.3
Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key ideas and details.
- 1.RL.4
Identify words and phrases in stories, poems, songs, or other texts that have literal (e.g., explicit language) and non-...
- 1.RL.5
Explain major differences between common text structures and genres.
- 1.RL.6
Use words, illustrations, and details to identify the purpose of and/or point of view in a text.
- 1.RL.7
Use words, illustrations, and details to describe characters, setting, or events in a story including print and digital ...
- 1.RL.9
Describe what a theme is and identify common themes in stories (e.g., honesty, bravery).
- 1.SL.1
Participate in collaborative conversations about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger grou...
- 1.SL.1.c
Ask questions to clear up any confusion and provide feedback to peers.
- 1.SL.2
Ask and answer questions about key ideas and details from content presented orally or through other media.
- 1.SL.3
Ask for clarification and seek information to gain understanding related to what a speaker says.
- 1.SL.5
Create visual representations to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
- 1.W.1
Write opinion pieces that:
- 1.W.10
Write routinely to increase stamina in a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences with guidance and support.
- 1.W.1.a
Introduce an opinion about a topic.
- 1.W.1.b
Supply reasons for the opinion.
- 1.W.1.c
Provide a concluding statement.
- 1.W.2
Write informative/explanatory texts that:
- 1.W.2.a
name a topic.
- 1.W.2.b
Include facts about the topic.
- 1.W.2.c
Provide a concluding statement.
- 1.W.3
Write narratives that:
- 1.W.3.a
recount two or more appropriately sequenced events.
- 1.W.3.b
Include details regarding what happened.
- 1.W.3.d
Provide a concluding statement.
- 1.W.4
Create a plan for writing a piece that organizes an idea with a clear and coherent message with guidance and support.
- 1.W.5
Develop a piece of writing through revising, editing, and rewriting with peer and teacher guidance and support.
- 1.W.6
Use a variety of digital tools to write and publish, both individually and collaboratively, with guidance and support.
- 1.W.8
Use background knowledge and/or gathered information from multiple print and digital sources to write about a topic in o...
Grade 2
- 2.L.1.a
Use common, proper, possessive and collective nouns.
- 2.L.1.c
Use subject verb agreement for singular and plural nouns and pronouns.
- 2.L.1.g
Use direction, time, and movement prepositions.
- 2.L.1.h
Use conjunctions to produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences.
- 2.L.1.i
Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two).
- 2.L.2.a
Print letters correctly and fluently. Space words and sentences properly so that writing can be read easily by others.
- 2.L.2.b
Capitalize proper nouns.
- 2.L.2.c
Use commas in greetings and closings of letters. Use commas to separate single words in a series. Use commas in compound...
- 2.L.2.d
Use an apostrophe to form contractions and singular possessives.
- 2.L.2.e
Spell grade-appropriate high frequency words correctly in writing.
- 2.L.2.g
Consult print and digital reference materials, as needed, to check and correct spellings.
- 2.L.3.a
Choose words and phrases for effect.
- 2.L.4
Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content using flexi...
- 2.L.4.b
Determine the meaning of words when common prefixes and suffixes are added.
- 2.L.4.e
Use print and digital reference materials to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.
- 2.L.5.b
Sort and categorize words by multiple attributes (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, size, color, type).
- 2.L.6
Acquire and use domain specific vocabulary across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- 2.RF.1
There is not a grade 2 standard for this concept. Please see preceding grades for more information.
- 2.RF.2
Demonstrate proficiency of spoken words, syllables, and phonemes (sounds).
- 2.RF.2.a
Blend 5-6 phonemes together to form words.
- 2.RF.2.b
Add initial, final, and medial phonemes in words.
- 2.RF.2.c
Segment 5-6 phonemes in words.
- 2.RF.2.d
Delete initial, final, medial phonemes in words.
- 2.RF.2.e
Substitute initial, final, and medial phonemes in words.
- 2.RF.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.
- 2.RF.3.a
Decode and encode two-syllable words with both long and short vowels, following regular phonics patterns.
- 2.RF.3.b
Decode and encode sound-spelling correspondences for common vowel teams including diphthongs.
- 2.RF.3.c
Decode vowel variants.
- 2.RF.3.d
Decode and encode words with vowel-r patterns.
- 2.RF.3.e
Decode and encode words with silent letters.
- 2.RF.3.f
Decode and encode words with common prefixes and suffixes.
- 2.RF.3.g
Decode 2-syllable words that follow all syllable patterns.
- 2.RF.3.h
Encode 2-syllable words using open syllables, closed syllables, silent e syllables, vowel-r patterns.
- 2.RF.3.i
Read and spell grade-appropriate high-frequency words.
- 2.RF.4.b
Read grade-appropriate text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and prosody (stress, phrasing, intonation, and expre...
- 2.RF.4.c
Self-monitor reading for correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
- 2.RI.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key ideas and deta...
- 2.RI.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend a variety of informational text.
- 2.RI.10.a
Read and comprehend grade-appropriate text with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., layout, te...
- 2.RI.10.b
Self-select text for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks with guidance and support.
- 2.RI.2
Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text and use key details from the paragraphs to support the main topic.
- 2.RI.3
Explain the relationships between historical events, scientific ideas, or technical procedures in a text.
- 2.RI.5
Use various text features to locate key facts or information in a text.
- 2.RI.7
Use and explain how specific images (e.g., photographs, charts, diagrams) contribute to and clarify a text.
- 2.RI.8
Describe how details/evidence support specific points the author makes in a text.
- 2.RI.9
Compare and contrast the main ideas presented by two texts on the same topic.
- 2.RL.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key ideas and deta...
- 2.RL.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend a variety of literary texts.
- 2.RL.10.a
Read and comprehend grade-appropriate texts with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., layout, t...
- 2.RL.10.b
Self-select text for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks prompting and support.
- 2.RL.2
Retell stories, those from various cultures and genres, and determine their central message/theme, lesson, or moral.
- 2.RL.3
Analyze how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
- 2.RL.4
Identify and explain how words and phrases create meaning or tone in stories, poems, songs or other texts that have lite...
- 2.RL.5
Evaluate the structure of texts, including sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text and how they connect t...
- 2.RL.6
Describe how the point of view from various characters and/or purpose shapes the content of a text.
- 2.RL.7
Use background knowledge, illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its charact...
- 2.RL.9
Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same topic by different authors.
- 2.SL.1
Participate in collaborative conversations about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults.
- 2.SL.3
Ask and answer appropriate questions in response to a speaker in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional infor...
- 2.SL.5
Create audio recordings, visual displays, performances, or media presentations of stories or poems to express ideas, tho...
- 2.W.1
Write opinion pieces that:
- 2.W.10
Write routinely to increase stamina in a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences with guidance and support.
- 2.W.1.a
Introduce an opinion using a topic sentence.
- 2.W.1.b
Supply reasons and details that support the opinion.
- 2.W.1.c
Use grade-level appropriate linking words to connect the opinion and reasons (e.g., so, but, because, for example).
- 2.W.1.d
Provide a concluding sentence or paragraph.
- 2.W.2
Write informative/explanatory texts that:
- 2.W.2.a
Provide introduction with a topic sentence.
- 2.W.2.b
Use facts and details to develop points.
- 2.W.2.c
use grade level appropriate linking words and phrases to connect ideas.
- 2.W.2.d
Provide a concluding sentence or paragraph.
- 2.W.3
Write narratives (e.g., story, poetry) that:
- 2.W.3.a
recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events.
- 2.W.3.b
Include details to describe actions, thoughts, dialogue, and feelings.
- 2.W.3.c
Use transition words to signal event order.
- 2.W.3.d
Provide a sense of closure.
- 2.W.4
Use various planning tools to provide a clear and coherent message in writing with guidance and support (e.g., brainstor...
- 2.W.5
Develop the focus of the topic of writing through revision and improve the clarity of the writing through editing with g...
- 2.W.6
Use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, both individually and collaboratively with guidance and s...
- 2.W.8
Use background knowledge and/or information gathered from digital and print sources to write about a topic in one's own ...
Grade 3
- 3.L.1.g
Form and use adverbs and adjectives (comparative and superlative).
- 3.L.1.j
Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., your, you're).
- 3.L.2.a
Write legibly in print and cursive, using appropriate spacing and margins.
- 3.L.2.b
Use correct capitalization.
- 3.L.2.c
Use commas in greetings and closings of letters, in addresses, to separate single words in a series and in compound sent...
- 3.L.2.f
Use high-frequency words and spelling patterns to spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting reference material...
- 3.L.3.b
Recognize and observe differences between formal and informal English.
- 3.L.4
Determine or clarify the meaning and origin of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 3 reading a...
- 3.L.4.b
Determine the meaning of words when affixes are added.
- 3.L.4.d
Use print and digital reference materials to determine or clarify meaning of words and phrases.
- 3.L.5
Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and subtle differences in word meanings.
- 3.L.6
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases to ...
- 3.RF.1
There is not a grade 3 standard for this concept. Please see preceding grades for more information.
- 3.RF.2
Proficiency of the phonological awareness skill continuum is expected by 3rd grade but cannot be assumed. Please see pre...
- 3.RF.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.
- 3.RF.3.a
Decode and encode advanced vowel patterns, including vowel digraphs and diphthongs.
- 3.RF.3.b
Identify and understand the meanings of common prefixes and derivational suffixes.
- 3.RF.3.c
Recognize words with common Greek and Latin affixes to enhance vocabulary and word recognition skills.
- 3.RF.3.d
Apply knowledge of syllable division rules, morphemes, and phonics patterns to decode and encode multisyllabic words acc...
- 3.RF.3.f
Read and spell grade-appropriate high-frequency words.
- 3.RF.4.b
Read grade-appropriate texts in a variety of genres with accuracy, appropriate rate, and prosody (stress, phrasing, into...
- 3.RF.4.c
Self-monitor reading for correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
- 3.RI.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend a variety of informational text.
- 3.RI.10.a
Read and comprehend grade-appropriate text with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., layout, te...
- 3.RI.10.b
Self-select text for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks with guidance and support.
- 3.RI.2
Determine the main idea of a text; identify the key details and explain how they support the main idea.
- 3.RI.3
Explain the relationship between events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical procedures text.
- 3.RI.5
Identify the overall text structure or events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or section of a text (e.g., des...
- 3.RI.6
Identify the author's point of view based on text evidence and distinguish the student's point of view from that of the ...
- 3.RI.8
Describe how particular sentences and paragraphs in a text support particular points the author makes.
- 3.RI.9
Compare and contrast the main ideas and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.
- 3.RL.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend a variety of literary texts.
- 3.RL.10.a
Read and comprehend grade-appropriate texts with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., layout, t...
- 3.RL.10.b
Self-select text for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks prompting and support.
- 3.RL.2
Retell stories, determine the central message and theme and explain how it is revealed through key details in the text.
- 3.RL.3
Describe the setting and characters in a story and explain how they contribute to the main events.
- 3.RL.4
Identify and explain the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral...
- 3.RL.5
Explain the different text structures and genres and describe how each successive part relates to each other and the who...
- 3.RL.6
Identify the point of view in a text and distinguish the student's perspective from that of the narrator or characters.
- 3.RL.7
Explain how the text’s illustrations contribute to the meaning, tone or mood of a text.
- 3.RL.9
Compare and contrast the central message, themes, settings, and plots of stories about the same or similar topics.
- 3.SL.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade 3 topics an...
- 3.SL.1.e
Cooperate and problem solve as appropriate for productive group discussions
- 3.SL.4
Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with relevant facts and, descriptive details, speaking...
- 3.SL.5
Create audio recordings of stories or poems that demonstrate fluid reading at an understandable pace; add visual display...
- 3.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range o...
- 3.W.1.a
Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which re...
- 3.W.1.c
Use grade level appropriate linking words and phrases to connect opinion and reasons.
- 3.W.2.a
Introduce a topic and group related information together; include text features when useful to support comprehension for...
- 3.W.3
Write narratives (e.g. story, poetry, drama) to develop real and imagined experiences or events using descriptive detail...
- 3.W.3.a
Establish a situation and/or setting; introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds na...
- 3.W.3.b
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences an...
- 3.W.3.d
Provide a sense of conclusion (when appropriate to the genre).
- 3.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing, with guidance and support, in which the development and organization are appropriate...
- 3.W.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed, with guidance and support from peers, adults, and digital tools by planning, d...
- 3.W.6
Use technology and keyboarding skills to produce and publish writing, with guidance and support both individually and co...
- 3.W.8
Gather and recall information from experiences and print and digital sources.
- 3.W.8.a
Take brief notes on sources.
- 3.W.8.b
Sort evidence into provided categories.
Grade 4
- 4.L.1.c
Use auxiliary verbs to convey various conditions to clarify meaning.
- 4.L.2.a
Write legibly and fluently in print and cursive using appropriate spacing and margins.
- 4.L.2.c
Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue and quotations from a text.
- 4.L.3.c
Recognize that different situations call for formal or informal English.
- 4.L.5.b
Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms and proverbs.
- 4.RF.1
There is not a grade 4 standard for this concept. Please see preceding grades for more information.
- 4.RF.2
There is not a grade 4 standard for this concept. Please see preceding grades for more information.
- 4.RF.3
Demonstrate proficiency in grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.
- 4.RF.3.a
Identify and use common prefixes, suffixes, and root words to decode and encode words.
- 4.RF.3.b
Recognize and use common Greek and Latin roots to determine word meanings and decode unfamiliar words.
- 4.RF.3.c
Apply knowledge of syllable division rules, morphemes, and phonics patterns to decode and encode multisyllabic words acc...
- 4.RF.3.d
Apply spelling patterns and rules to spell words accurately.
- 4.RF.4.b
Read grade-appropriate texts in a variety of genres orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and prosody (stress, phrasin...
- 4.RF.4.c
Self-monitor reading for correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
- 4.RI.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend a variety of informational text.
- 4.RI.10.a
Read and comprehend grade-appropriate text with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., book conve...
- 4.RI.10.b
Self-select text for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
- 4.RI.3
Explain the relationship between events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical procedures text, u...
- 4.RI.6
Compare and contrast a primary and secondary account of the same event or topic; describe the similarities/differences i...
- 4.RI.8
Identify and explain the reasons and evidence an author uses to support particular points in a text.
- 4.RI.9
Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write, speak, or demonstrate knowledge about the subj...
- 4.RL.10
By the end of the year read and comprehend a variety of literary texts.
- 4.RL.10.a
Read and comprehend grade-appropriate texts with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., layout, t...
- 4.RL.10.b
Self-select text for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
- 4.RL.2
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem and explain how it is supported by details in the text; summarize the text.
- 4.RL.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language (e.g., metaphors an...
- 4.RL.5
Explain major differences between stories, dramas, and poems, and refer to the structural elements of poems and dramas (...
- 4.RL.6
Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated and explain the author's purpose using ...
- 4.RL.7
Make connections about the meaning, tone, and mood between the print version of a story or drama and a visual or oral pr...
- 4.RL.9
Compare and contrast the authors' approaches to similar themes, topics, and patterns of events in stories, myths, and tr...
- 4.SL.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade 4 topics an...
- 4.SL.1.e
Cooperate and problem solve as appropriate for productive group discussions.
- 4.SL.4
Present on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and r...
- 4.SL.5
Add multimedia components and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas...
- 4.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range o...
- 4.W.1.c
Link opinion and reasons using grade level appropriate words and phrases
- 4.W.2.a
Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include text features that support c...
- 4.W.2.c
Link ideas within paragraphs and sections of information using grade level appropriate words and phrases.
- 4.W.3.a
Establish a situation and/or setting; introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds na...
- 4.W.3.b
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of ch...
- 4.W.3.e
Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events (when appropriate to the genre).
- 4.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing with suitable tone/voice in which the development and organization are appropriate to...
- 4.W.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, and editing with guidance and support from pee...
- 4.W.6
Use technology to enhance writing with some guidance and support.
- 4.W.6.a
Produce and publish writing
- 4.W.6.b
Interact and collaborate with others
- 4.W.6.c
Demonstrate sufficient keyboarding skills to produce a minimum of one page in a single sitting.
- 4.W.8
Gather and recall relevant information from experiences and print and digital sources such as library databases.
- 4.W.8.a
Take notes and categorize information.
- 4.W.8.b
Provide a list of sources.
- 4.W.9
Cite evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research, applying one o...
Grade 5
- 5.L.1.a
Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and use in sentences.
- 5.L.1.f
Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., lose, loose).
- 5.L.2.a
Use commas to separate phrases and clauses in a series.
- 5.L.3.a
Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for intended meaning, comprehension, and style.
- 5.L.5.b
Recognize and explain the meaning of personification, hyperbole, common idioms, and proverbs.
- 5.RF.1
There is not a grade 5 standard for this concept. Please see preceding grades for more information.
- 5.RF.2
There is not a grade 5 standard for this concept. Please see preceding grades for more information.
- 5.RF.3
Demonstrate mastery of grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.
- 5.RF.3.a
Identify and use common prefixes, suffixes, and root words to decode and encode words.
- 5.RF.3.b
Recognize and use common Greek and Latin roots to determine word meanings and decode unfamiliar words.
- 5.RF.3.c
Understand and apply knowledge of morphological patterns, including inflectional endings, derivational suffixes, and com...
- 5.RF.3.d
Apply knowledge of syllable division rules and phonics patterns to decode and encode multisyllabic words accurately.
- 5.RF.3.e
Apply spelling patterns and rules to spell words accurately.
- 5.RF.4.b
Read grade-appropriate texts in a variety of genres orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and prosody (stress, phrasin...
- 5.RF.4.c
Self-monitor reading for correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
- 5.RI.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend a variety of informational text.
- 5.RI.10.a
Read and comprehend grade-appropriate text with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., layout, te...
- 5.RI.10.b
Self-select text for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
- 5.RI.2
Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text using s...
- 5.RI.3
Explain the relationships and interactions between individuals, events, ideas, concepts, or steps in procedures in histo...
- 5.RI.5
Compare and contrast the overall text structure and the presentation of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two o...
- 5.RI.7
Interpret information from multiple print or digital sources (e.g. diagrams, charts, graphs, maps, tables) to develop an...
- 5.RI.8
Identify and explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
- 5.RI.9
Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write, speak or demonstrate knowledge about the s...
- 5.RL.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend a variety of literary texts.
- 5.RL.10.a
Read and comprehend grade-appropriate texts with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., layout, t...
- 5.RL.10.b
Self-select text for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
- 5.RL.2
Determine a theme of a literary text and explain how it is supported by details in the text; summarize the text using su...
- 5.RL.3
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a literary text, drawing on specific details in the ...
- 5.RL.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language (e.g., personificat...
- 5.RL.5
Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to develop the plot and provide the overall structure...
- 5.RL.6
Describe how a narrator’s, speaker’s, or reader's perspective (e.g. point of view, author's purpose) influences how even...
- 5.RL.7
Evaluate how visual and multimedia elements (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation, or musical performance) enhan...
- 5.SL.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade 5 topics an...
- 5.SL.1.e
Cooperate and problem solve as appropriate for productive group discussions.
- 5.SL.2
Summarize content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
- 5.SL.4
Present on a topic, text, or opinion.
- 5.SL.4.a
Sequence ideas logically.
- 5.SL.4.b
Use appropriate facts and relevant descriptive details to support main ideas or themes.
- 5.SL.4.c
Speak clearly at an understandable pace.
- 5.SL.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, audience, and tasks, using feedback from self and others and demonstrating comman...
- 5.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range o...
- 5.W.1.c
Link opinion and reasons using grade level appropriate words, phrases, and clauses.
- 5.W.2.a
Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include tex...
- 5.W.2.c
Link ideas within and across categories, paragraphs or sections of information using grade level appropriate words, phra...
- 5.W.3
Write narratives (story, poetry, or drama) to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, ...
- 5.W.3.a
Establish a situation and/or setting and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds...
- 5.W.3.d
Use concrete words and phrases and figurative and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
- 5.W.3.e
Provide a conclusion that follows the narrated experiences or events (when appropriate to the genre).
- 5.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing with suitable tone/voice in which the development and organization are appropriate to...
- 5.W.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, editing, or rewriting with guidance and suppor...
- 5.W.6
Use technology to enhance writing with guidance as needed.
- 5.W.6.a
produce and publish writing.
- 5.W.6.b
interact and collaborate with others.
- 5.W.6.c
demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one to two pages in a single sitting.
- 5.W.7
Conduct short research projects that use multiple sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects ...
- 5.W.8
Gather and recall relevant information from experiences and multiple print and digital sources such as library databases...
- 5.W.8.a
Summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work.
- 5.W.8.b
Provide a list of sources.
- 5.W.9
Cite evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research, applying one o...
Grade 6
- 6.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; retain and furthe...
- 6.L.2.b
Spell correctly, recognizing that some words have commonly accepted variations (e.g. glamour/glamor); consult references...
- 6.L.3.a
Maintain appropriate consistency in style and tone while varying sentence patterns for meaning and audience interest.
- 6.L.3.b
Recognize variations from standard or formal English in writing and speaking, determine their appropriateness for the in...
- 6.L.6
Acquire and use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
- 6.L.6.a
Gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
- 6.L.6.b
Apply knowledge of vocabulary to reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- 6.RI.10
By the end of the year, independently read and comprehend informational texts representing a variety of genres, cultures...
- 6.RI.10.a
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
- 6.RI.10.b
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
- 6.RI.10.c
Read widely to understand diverse perspectives and viewpoints.
- 6.RI.2
Determine the central idea(s) of a text.
- 6.RI.2.a
Analyze its development over the course of the text.
- 6.RI.2.b
Identify key textual details to support the analysis.
- 6.RI.2.c
Provide an objective summary of the text.
- 6.RI.3
Analyze how key individuals, events, or ideas are introduced, illustrated, and elaborated on in a text.
- 6.RI.7
Integrate information presented in different media or visual formats and in words, developing a coherent understanding o...
- 6.RL.10
By the end of the year, independently read and comprehend literary texts representing a variety of genres, cultures, and...
- 6.RL.10.a
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
- 6.RL.10.b
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
- 6.RL.10.c
Read widely to understand diverse perspectives and viewpoints.
- 6.RL.2
Determine a theme or central idea(s) of a text.
- 6.RL.2.a
Analyze its development over the course of the text.
- 6.RL.2.b
Provide an objective summary of the text.
- 6.RL.2.c
Identify key textual details to support the analysis.
- 6.RL.3
Explain how the plot of a story or drama progresses through its series of events and analyze how characters respond or c...
- 6.RL.4
Interpret words and phrases as they are used as intended by the author of a text.
- 6.RL.4.a
Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative and connotative language.
- 6.RL.4.b
Analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
- 6.RL.6
Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator, speaker, and/or the audience.
- 6.SL.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with partners on gra...
- 6.SL.1.a
Come to discussions prepared having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring ...
- 6.SL.1.e
Cooperate, mediate, and problem solve to make decisions as appropriate for productive group discussion.
- 6.SL.4
Present claims and findings appropriate to the purpose and audience.
- 6.SL.4.a
Use pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes.
- 6.SL.4.b
Use appropriate vocabulary, eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
- 6.SL.5
Include relevant multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
- 6.SL.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, audience, and tasks, using feedback from self and others and demonstrating comman...
- 6.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range o...
- 6.W.1.c
Use varied syntax, words, phrases, and clauses, to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons.
- 6.W.3
Write narratives and other creative texts (e.g. poetry, graphic stories, digital compositions, memoirs) to develop real ...
- 6.W.3.b
Use literary and narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, rhythm, description, and poetic devices to develop expe...
- 6.W.3.d
Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, figurative and sensory language to convey experiences and e...
- 6.W.3.e
Provide a conclusion that follows from and/or reflects the narrated experiences or event (when appropriate to the genre)...
- 6.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, tone, and voice are appropriate to tas...
- 6.W.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed.
- 6.W.5.a
Employ the writing process by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
- 6.W.5.b
Use guidance and support from peers, adults, and digital tools. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of L...
- 6.W.6
Use technology, including digital tools/platforms, to produce and publish writing.
- 6.W.6.a
Link to and cite sources with a standard format such as MLA or APA.
- 6.W.6.b
Interact and collaborate with others.
- 6.W.6.c
Demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to produce writing with a minimum of two-three pages in a single si...
- 6.W.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.
- 6.W.8.a
Assess the credibility of each source.
- 6.W.8.b
Quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic infor...
- 6.W.9
Draw relevant evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research, apply...
Grades 6–8
- 6-8.RH.8
Distinguish among fact, opinion, bias, and reasoned judgment in a text.
- 6-8.RST.3
Read and precisely follow a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing techni...
- 6-8.RST.8
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, bias, and speculation in a text.
- 6-8.WHST.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed.
- 6-8.WHST.5.a
Employ the writing process by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
- 6-8.WHST.5.b
Use guidance and support from peers, adults, and digital editing tools/platforms.
- 6-8.WHST.6
Use technology, including digital tools/platforms, to format, produce and publish writing
- 6-8.WHST.6.a
Link to and cite sources.
- 6-8.WHST.6.b
Interact and collaborate with others.
- 6-8.WHST.6.c
Demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to produce writing with stamina in a single sitting.
- 6-8.WHST.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.
- 6-8.WHST.8.a
Use search terms effectively.
- 6-8.WHST.8.b
Assess the credibility and accuracy of each source.
- 6-8.WHST.8.c
Quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for cit...
- 6-8.WHST.9
Draw relevant evidence from informational texts and/or literary fiction or nonfiction texts to support written analysis,...
Grade 7
- 7.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; retain and furthe...
- 7.L.1.c
Place phrases and clauses within a sentence.
- 7.L.1.d
Recognize and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers.
- 7.L.2.b
Use commas and semicolons appropriately in compound and complex sentence structure.
- 7.L.2.c
Spell correctly; recognizing that some words have commonly accepted variations; consult references as needed.
- 7.L.3.a
Maintain appropriate consistency in style and tone while varying sentence patterns for meaning and audience interest.
- 7.L.3.c
Recognize variations from standard or formal English in writing and speaking, determine their appropriateness for the in...
- 7.L.4.e
Learn the history of the English language.
- 7.L.5.a
Interpret figures of speech, including allusions (e.g., literary, biblical, mythological).
- 7.L.6
Acquire and use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
- 7.L.6.a
Research words and gather vocabulary knowledge.
- 7.L.6.b
Apply knowledge of vocabulary to reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- 7.RI.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational text representing a variety of genres,...
- 7.RI.10.a
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
- 7.RI.10.b
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
- 7.RI.10.c
Read widely to understand diverse perspectives and viewpoints.
- 7.RI.2
Determine two or more central ideas in a text.
- 7.RI.2.a
Analyze their development over the course of the text.
- 7.RI.2.b
Provide an objective summary of the text.
- 7.RI.5
Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the specific sentences and paragraphs, as well as...
- 7.RI.8
Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text.
- 7.RI.8.a
Assess whether the reasoning is sound.
- 7.RI.8.b
Assess whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
- 7.RL.10
By the end of the year, independently read and comprehend literary texts representing a variety of genres, cultures, and...
- 7.RL.10.a
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
- 7.RL.10.b
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
- 7.RL.10.c
Read widely to understand diverse perspectives and viewpoints.
- 7.RL.2
Determine a theme or central idea(s) of a text.
- 7.RL.2.a
Analyze its development over the course of the text.
- 7.RL.2.b
Identify key textual details to support the analysis.
- 7.RL.4
Interpret words and phrases as intended by the author of a text.
- 7.RL.4.a
Determine the meaning of words and phrases including how figurative and connotative meanings affect tone and mood.
- 7.RL.4.b
Analyze the impact of sound devices and allusions on a specific part of a poem, story, or drama.
- 7.RL.5
Analyze how the overall form or structure of a text (e.g., drama, poetry, narrative, short story) contributes to its mea...
- 7.RL.6
Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the different points of view of characters or narrators in texts through di...
- 7.RL.7
Analyze the effects of techniques in diverse media and formats (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles...
- 7.SL.1.a
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by ref...
- 7.SL.1.e
Cooperate, mediate, and problem solve to make decisions as appropriate for productive group discussion.
- 7.SL.4
Present claims and findings appropriate to the purpose and audience.
- 7.SL.4.a
Include pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples.
- 7.SL.4.b
Use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
- 7.SL.4.c
Emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner.
- 7.SL.5
Include relevant multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize...
- 7.SL.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, audiences, and tasks, using self-reflection and feedback to and from others and d...
- 7.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range o...
- 7.W.1.c
Use transitional words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, a...
- 7.W.3
Write narratives and other creative texts (e.g. poetry, graphic stories, digital composition, memoirs) to develop real o...
- 7.W.3.b
Use narrative and literary techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, rhythm, description, and poetic devices to develop expe...
- 7.W.3.d
Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and figurative and sensory language to capture the action a...
- 7.W.3.e
Provide a conclusion that follows from and/or reflects on the narrated experiences or events (when appropriate to genre)...
- 7.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, tone, and voice are appropriate to tas...
- 7.W.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed.
- 7.W.5.a
Employ the writing process by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
- 7.W.5.b
Focus on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
- 7.W.5.c
Use guidance and support from peers, adults, and digital tools. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of L...
- 7.W.6
Use technology, including digital tools/platforms, to format, produce, and publish writing.
- 7.W.6.a
Link to and cite sources with a standard format such as MLA or APA.
- 7.W.6.b
Interact and collaborate with others.
- 7.W.6.c
Demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to produce writing with stamina in a single sitting.
- 7.W.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.
- 7.W.8.a
Use search terms effectively.
- 7.W.8.b
Assess the credibility and accuracy of each source.
- 7.W.8.c
Quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism.
- 7.W.8.d
Follow a standard format for citation.
- 7.W.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research...
Grade 8
- 8.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; retain and furthe...
- 8.L.2.c
Spell correctly, recognizing that some words have commonly accepted variations.
- 8.L.3.a
Maintain appropriate consistency in style and tone while varying sentence patterns for meaning and audience interest.
- 8.L.3.b
Recognize variations from standard or formal English in writing and speaking, determine their appropriateness for the in...
- 8.L.5.a
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., verbal irony, puns).
- 8.L.6
Acquire and use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific vocabulary; gather and apply knowledge of words and phras...
- 8.RI.10
By the end of the year, independently read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational texts representing a var...
- 8.RI.10.a
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
- 8.RI.10.b
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest and academic tasks.
- 8.RI.10.c
Read widely to understand diverse perspectives and viewpoints.
- 8.RI.2
Determine a central idea(s) of a text.
- 8.RI.2.a
Analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas.
- 8.RI.2.b
Provide an objective summary of the text.
- 8.RI.5
Analyze the structural elements of a text, including the role of specific sentences, paragraphs, and text features in de...
- 8.RI.8
Delineate (break down) and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text;
- 8.RI.8.a
Assess whether the reasoning is sound.
- 8.RI.8.b
Assess whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient.
- 8.RI.8.c
Recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
- 8.RL.10
By the end of the year, independently read and comprehend literary texts representing a variety of genres, cultures, and...
- 8.RL.10.a
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
- 8.RL.10.b
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest and academic tasks.
- 8.RL.10.c
Read widely to understand diverse perspectives and viewpoints.
- 8.RL.2
Determine a theme or central idea(s) of a text.
- 8.RL.2.a
Analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot.
- 8.RL.2.b
Identify key textual details to support the analysis.
- 8.RL.4
Interpret words and phrases as intended by the author of the text.
- 8.RL.4.a
Determine technical, figurative and connotative meanings of words and phrases.
- 8.RL.4.b
Analyze how specific word choices, shape meaning, mood, and tone.
- 8.RL.7
Analyze how a filmed or live production of a story, drama, or poem stays faithful to or departs from the text or script,...
- 8.SL.1.a
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by ref...
- 8.SL.1.e
Cooperate, mediate, and problem solve to make decisions as appropriate for productive group discussion.
- 8.SL.4
Present claims and findings appropriate to the purpose and audience.
- 8.SL.4.a
Include relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details.
- 8.SL.4.b
Use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
- 8.SL.4.c
Emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner.
- 8.SL.5
Integrate relevant multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evide...
- 8.SL.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, audiences, and tasks, using self-reflection and feedback to and from others and d...
- 8.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range o...
- 8.W.1.c
Use varied syntax and transitional words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion, clarify relationships among claim(s),...
- 8.W.3
Write narratives and other creative texts (e.g., poetry, digital composition, graphic stories, memoirs) to develop real ...
- 8.W.3.b
Use narrative and literary techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, rhythm, description, and reflection, to develop experie...
- 8.W.3.d
Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory and figurative language to capture the action a...
- 8.W.3.e
Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events (when appropriate to genre).
- 8.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, tone, and voice are appropriate to tas...
- 8.W.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed.
- 8.W.5.a
Employ the writing process by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
- 8.W.5.b
Focus on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
- 8.W.5.c
Use guidance and support from peers, adults, and digital tools. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of L...
- 8.W.6
Use technology, including digital tools/platforms, to format, produce, and publish writing.
- 8.W.6.a
Link to and cite sources with a standard format such as MLA or APA.
- 8.W.6.b
Present relationships between ideas efficiently.
- 8.W.6.c
Interact and collaborate with others.
- 8.W.6.d
Demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to produce writing with stamina in a single sitting.
- 8.W.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.
- 8.W.8.a
Use search terms effectively
- 8.W.8.b
Assess the credibility and accuracy of each source.
- 8.W.8.c
Quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism.
- 8.W.8.d
Follow a standard format for citation.
- 8.W.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research...
High School
- 11-12.L.1
Demonstrate command of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Consult references as needed.
- 11-12.L.1.a
Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time and within different contexts, and is...
- 11-12.L.1.b
Resolve issues of complex or contested grammar and usage.
- 11-12.L.1.c
Understand the purpose or value of nonstandard English grammar and usage (e.g., artistic or stylistic choices, dialects,...
- 11-12.L.2
Demonstrate command of standard English mechanics and conventions. Consult references as needed.
- 11-12.L.2.a
Apply the understanding that mechanics are a matter of convention, can change over time and within different contexts, a...
- 11-12.L.2.b
Resolve issues of complex or contested mechanics and conventions.
- 11-12.L.2.c
Understand the purpose or value of nonstandard English mechanics and conventions (e.g., artistic or stylistic choices in...
- 11-12.L.3
Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for me...
- 11-12.L.4.b
Analyze morphology to explore different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., conceive, conception, conceivable).
- 11-12.L.4.c
Consult general and specialized reference materials to find the pronunciation of a word, explore its meaning, its part o...
- 11-12.L.5
Demonstrate understanding of semantics.
- 11-12.L.5.a
Analyze figurative language in context and its role in the text.
- 11-12.L.5.b
Analyze word relationships (morphology, etymology, linguistics) and their role in creating nuanced meaning.
- 11-12.L.5.c
Analyze connotative meanings of words with similar denotations.
- 11-12.L.6
Acquire and accurately use general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speak...
- 11-12.L.6.a
Demonstrate independence in gathering a broad, deep, and precise vocabulary.
- 11-12.L.6.b
Understand the importance of vocabulary knowledge in comprehension or expression.
- 11-12.RH.2
Determine the central ideas or information of primary or secondary sources.
- 11-12.RH.2.a
Evaluate how ideas develop over the course of a text.
- 11-12.RH.2.b
Summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
- 11-12.RH.3
Evaluate various explanations for events, ideas, or individual actions. Determine what text(s) state expressly and infer...
- 11-12.RH.4
Interpret the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including analyzing how an author uses and refine...
- 11-12.RH.5
Analyze in detail how a complex primary or secondary source is structured to advance an explanation or analysis.
- 11-12.RH.6
Evaluate differing points of view on the same historical event or issue by assessing the authors’ claims, reasoning, and...
- 11-12.RI.1
Accurately cite strong, relevant, and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and...
- 11-12.RI.10
By the end of the year, independently read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational texts representing a var...
- 11-12.RI.10.a
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
- 11-12.RI.10.b
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
- 11-12.RI.10.c
Read widely to understand diverse perspectives and viewpoints.
- 11-12.RI.2
Determine two or more central ideas or claims of a text.
- 11-12.RI.2.a
Analyze and evaluate their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another...
- 11-12.RI.2.b
Provide an objective summary of the text to support analysis.
- 11-12.RI.4
Interpret figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. Analyze how an author uses and refines key term(s) as they sh...
- 11-12.RI.6
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how ...
- 11-12.RI.8
Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. and British/global texts, including the validity, relevancy, and su...
- 11-12.RI.9
Analyze foundational U.S. and British/global documents of historical and literary significance. Evaluate the approaches ...
- 11-12.RL.1
Accurately cite strong, relevant, and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and...
- 11-12.RL.10
By the end of the year, independently read and comprehend literary texts representing a variety of genres, cultures, and...
- 11-12.RL.10.a
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
- 11-12.RL.10.b
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
- 11-12.RL.10.c
Read widely to understand multiple perspectives and diverse viewpoints.
- 11-12.RL.2
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text.
- 11-12.RL.2.a
Analyze and evaluate their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another...
- 11-12.RL.2.b
Provide an objective summary of the text to support thematic analysis.
- 11-12.RL.3
Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a text (e.g., context, settin...
- 11-12.RL.4
Interpret the impact of specific word choices and figurative language on meaning, mood, and tone, including words with m...
- 11-12.RL.6
Analyze how the author's background, point of view, and/or purpose shapes the content and style from diverse texts. Eval...
- 11-12.RL.7
Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem in different artistic mediums, evaluating how each version i...
- 11-12.RL.9
Analyze a variety of foundational works of American, British or World literature, two or more texts from the same period...
- 11-12.RST.10
By the end of grade 12 read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 11-12 text complexity band independentl...
- 11-12.RST.2
Determine the central ideas of a text.
- 11-12.RST.2.a
Analyze and evaluate the text’s development of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept.
- 11-12.RST.2.b
Provide an accurate and objective summary of the text.
- 11-12.RST.3
Analyze a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks;...
- 11-12.RST.4
Determine the meaning of symbols, equations, graphical and tabular representations, domain-specific and content- specifi...
- 11-12.RST.5
Analyze how a text is structured (e.g. section, paragraphs, graphs, diagrams) to emphasize key points or advance an expl...
- 11-12.RST.6
Analyze how the author’s purpose or point of view shapes the style and content when providing an explanation, describing...
- 11-12.RST.7
Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) a...
- 11-12.SL.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one- on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) o...
- 11-12.SL.2
Integrate multiple sources of information when presenting. Evaluate information presented in diverse media or formats (e...
- 11-12.SL.3
Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, intended audience, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance...
- 11-12.SL.4
Present content appropriate to the audience, task, and purpose while respecting intellectual property.
- 11-12.SL.4.a
Demonstrate organization, development, substance, and style.
- 11-12.SL.4.b
Demonstrate effective nonverbal communication (eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, presence, and proximity).
- 11-12.SL.4.c
Demonstrate effective verbal communication (volume, pace, tone, enunciation).
- 11-12.SL.5
Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning...
- 11-12.SL.6
Adapt speech and communication to a variety of contexts, audiences, tasks. Use self-reflection and feedback from others....
- 11-12.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sit...
- 11-12.W.1.c
Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to fluently link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and ...
- 11-12.W.1.d
Establish and maintain a formal style and clear, engaging voice while attending to the norms and conventions of the disc...
- 11-12.W.1.e
Craft an effective conclusion.
- 11-12.W.2.a
Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g....
- 11-12.W.2.b
Elaborate on the topic thoroughly by selecting the most relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotatio...
- 11-12.W.2.c
Use appropriate and varied syntax to fluently link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the rela...
- 11-12.W.2.e
Establish a clear, engaging voice.
- 11-12.W.2.f
Craft an effective conclusion.
- 11-12.W.3
Write narratives or other creative texts (e.g., poetry, digital composition, graphic stories, memoirs) to develop real o...
- 11-12.W.3.a
Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, establishing one ...
- 11-12.W.3.b
Use a variety of literary or narrative techniques or poetic devices.
- 11-12.W.3.c
Use a variety of techniques to sequence events to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome...
- 11-12.W.3.d
Use strong, effective word choice and figurative language.
- 11-12.W.3.e
Establish a clear, engaging voice.
- 11-12.W.3.f
Craft an effective conclusion, when appropriate to the genre.
- 11-12.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, voice, and tone are appropriate to tas...
- 11-12.W.5
Use a writing process to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a...
- 11-12.W.6
Use technology to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
- 11-12.W.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained, focused research. Use appropriate methodology to demonstrate a thorough underst...
- 11-12.W.8
Gather relevant information from multiple credible sources.
- 11-12.W.8.a
Use advanced searches effectively.
- 11-12.W.8.b
Assess the strengths and limitations of each source (e.g., relevance, accuracy, and credibility) in terms of the task, p...
- 11-12.W.8.c
Fluently integrate information (e.g., paraphrases, summaries, direct quotations, elaborations, and attributions).
- 11-12.W.8.d
Avoid plagiarism and overreliance on one source. Follow a standard format for citation.
- 11-12.W.9
Draw relevant evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, narrative and creative text...
- 11-12.WHST.10
Write routinely and independently over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time fr...
- 11-12.WHST.1.a
Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that ...
- 11-12.WHST.1.b
Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying valid and sufficient data and evidence for each while pointing out ...
- 11-12.WHST.1.c
Use appropriate and varied transitional words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohes...
- 11-12.WHST.2.a
Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; inc...
- 11-12.WHST.2.b
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, ...
- 11-12.WHST.2.c
Use appropriate and varied transitional words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohes...
- 11-12.WHST.2.d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. Establish a clear voice.
- 11-12.WHST.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and tone are appropriate to task, purp...
- 11-12.WHST.6
Use technology to produce, revise, edit, and/or publish individual or shared writing products, and interact or collabora...
- 11-12.WHST.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; demonstrate understand...
- 11-12.WHST.8
Gather relevant information from multiple sources; use advanced searches effectively; assess the relevance, accuracy, an...
- 11-12.WHST.9
Draw relevant evidence from informational and/or literary fiction or non-fiction texts to support written analysis, refl...
- 9-10.L.1.b
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, gerund, infinitive, prepositional, absolut...
- 9-10.L.2
Demonstrate command of standard English mechanics and conventions; consult references as needed.
- 9-10.L.2.a
Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses and to link c...
- 9-10.L.2.b
Use colons correctly.
- 9-10.L.2.c
Use hyphens, dashes, and other punctuation correctly.
- 9-10.L.2.d
Use standard English spelling and capitalization.
- 9-10.L.3
Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for me...
- 9-10.L.4.b
Use morphology to indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocac...
- 9-10.L.4.c
Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) to find the pronunciat...
- 9-10.L.5
Demonstrate understanding of semantics.
- 9-10.L.5.b
Analyze word relationships (morphology, etymology, and linguistics) and their role in creating nuanced meaning.
- 9-10.L.5.c
Analyze connotative meanings of words with similar denotations.
- 9-10.L.6
Acquire and accurately use general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speak...
- 9-10.L.6.a
Demonstrate independence in gathering a broad and precise vocabulary.
- 9-10.L.6.b
Understand the importance of vocabulary knowledge in comprehension or expression.
- 9-10.RH.2
Determine the central ideas of primary or secondary sources.
- 9-10.RH.2.a
Analyze how ideas develop over the course of the text.
- 9-10.RH.2.b
Provide an accurate summary.
- 9-10.RH.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including domain-specific and content-specific vo...
- 9-10.RH.6
Compare the point of view of two or more authors for how they treat the same or similar topics, including which details ...
- 9-10.RH.7
Integrate and evaluate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g., charts, graphs, and research data) with qualitative ana...
- 9-10.RH.8
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid, and the evi...
- 9-10.RI.1
Cite strong, relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and inferential...
- 9-10.RI.10
By the end of the year, independently read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational texts representing a var...
- 9-10.RI.10.a
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
- 9-10.RI.10.b
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest and academic tasks.
- 9-10.RI.10.c
Read widely to understand diverse perspectives and viewpoints.
- 9-10.RI.2
Determine a central idea of a text.
- 9-10.RI.2.a
Analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it is introduced, built, and refined by specific deta...
- 9-10.RI.2.b
Provide an objective summary of the text to support analysis.
- 9-10.RI.3
Analyze a text to explain how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course of the text, i...
- 9-10.RI.4
Distinguish among figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choice...
- 9-10.RI.5
Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular text structures (e.g. sentence...
- 9-10.RI.6
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text.
- 9-10.RI.6.a
Analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.
- 9-10.RI.6.b
Evaluate a text for bias and/or fallacies.
- 9-10.RI.8
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text.
- 9-10.RI.8.a
Assess whether the reasoning is valid, and the evidence is relevant and sufficient.
- 9-10.RI.8.b
Identify false statements and fallacious reasoning.
- 9-10.RI.9
Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary significance, including how they address related themes and co...
- 9-10.RL.1
Cite strong, relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and inferential...
- 9-10.RL.10
By the end of the year, independently read and comprehend literary texts representing a variety of genres, cultures, and...
- 9-10.RL.10.a
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
- 9-10.RL.10.b
Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest and academic tasks.
- 9-10.RL.10.c
Read widely to understand multiple perspectives and diverse viewpoints
- 9-10.RL.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text.
- 9-10.RL.2.a
Analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it is introduced, built, and refined by specific deta...
- 9-10.RL.2.b
Provide an objective summary of the text to support thematic analysis.
- 9-10.RL.3
Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) and events develop over the course...
- 9-10.RL.4
Analyze the impact of specific word choices and figurative language on meaning, mood, and tone (e.g., connotation, diale...
- 9-10.RL.6
Assess how point of view and/or author purpose shapes the content and style of culturally diverse texts, including those...
- 9-10.RL.9
Analyze a variety of related literary texts including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or...
- 9-10.RST.1
Accurately cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to accurate and ...
- 9-10.RST.2
Determine the central ideas of a text.
- 9-10.RST.2.a
Analyze the text’s development of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept.
- 9-10.RST.2.b
Provide an accurate summary of the text.
- 9-10.RST.3
Analyze a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks,...
- 9-10.RST.4
Determine the meaning of symbols, equations, graphical and tabular representations, domain-specific and content- specifi...
- 9-10.RST.6
Analyze how the author’s purpose or point of view shapes the style and content when providing an explanation, describing...
- 9-10.RST.8
Delineate (break down) and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid...
- 9-10.SL.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a variety of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) ...
- 9-10.SL.2
Evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally)....
- 9-10.SL.3
Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, intended audience, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any faul...
- 9-10.SL.4
Present content appropriate to the audience, task, and purpose while respecting intellectual property.
- 9-10.SL.4.a
Demonstrate organization, development, substance, and style.
- 9-10.SL.4.b
Demonstrate effective nonverbal communication (eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, presence, and proximity).
- 9-10.SL.4.c
Demonstrate effective verbal communication (volume, pace, tone, enunciation).
- 9-10.SL.5
Integrate digital media and visual displays in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and eviden...
- 9-10.SL.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, purposes, audiences, and tasks. Use self-reflection and feedback from others. Dem...
- 9-10.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range o...
- 9-10.W.1.b
Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying valid and sufficient evidence for each while pointing out the stren...
- 9-10.W.1.c
Use appropriate and varied transitional words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohes...
- 9-10.W.1.d
Establish and maintain a formal style and clear voice while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in ...
- 9-10.W.2.e
Establish a clear voice.
- 9-10.W.3
Write narratives or other creative texts (e.g., poetry, digital composition, graphic stories, memoirs) to develop real o...
- 9-10.W.3.b
Use narrative or literary techniques or poetic devices, such as dialogue, pacing, rhythm, description, reflection, and m...
- 9-10.W.3.d
Use strong, effective word choice and figurative language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting,...
- 9-10.W.3.e
Establish a clear voice.
- 9-10.W.3.f
Provide a conclusion (when appropriate to the genre) that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or...
- 9-10.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, voice, and tone are appropriate to tas...
- 9-10.W.5
Use a writing process to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a...
- 9-10.W.6
Use technology to produce, revise, edit, and/or publish individual or shared writing products, and interact or collabora...
- 9-10.W.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; demonstrate understand...
- 9-10.W.8
Gather relevant information from multiple sources.
- 9-10.W.8.a
Use advanced searches effectively.
- 9-10.W.8.b
Assess the relevance, accuracy, and credibility of each source.
- 9-10.W.8.c
Fluently integrate information (e.g. paraphrases, summaries, direct quotations, elaborations, and attributions).
- 9-10.W.8.d
Avoid plagiarism and follow a standard format for citation.
- 9-10.W.9
Draw relevant evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, narrative and creative text...
- 9-10.WHST.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range o...
- 9-10.WHST.1.b
Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying valid and sufficient data and evidence for each while pointing out ...
- 9-10.WHST.1.c
Use appropriate and varied transitional words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohes...
- 9-10.WHST.2.a
Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; inc...
- 9-10.WHST.2.d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. Establish a clear voice.
- 9-10.WHST.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, voice, and tone are appropriate to tas...
- 9-10.WHST.5
Use a writing process to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a...
- 9-10.WHST.6
Use technology to produce, revise, edit, and/or publish individual or shared writing products, and interact or collabora...
- 9-10.WHST.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; demonstrate understand...
- 9-10.WHST.8
Gather relevant information from multiple sources; use advanced searches effectively; assess the relevance, accuracy, an...
- 9-10.WHST.9
Draw relevant evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, narrative and creative text...