South Dakota ELA 9-10.RI.10

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

• 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.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students read challenging nonfiction on their own, including memoirs, articles, and essays from different cultures and viewpoints. They make sense of the ideas and choose texts for enjoyment, curiosity, or schoolwork.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student can explain an author’s main point, support it with details, and describe how another text sees the topic differently. They can choose a text that fits their purpose and explain why.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may treat a person quoted in an article as speaking for the author. They may choose only familiar topics or assume a text is a good fit just because its title sounds interesting.

04

How to Assess It

Give students a grade-level editorial on school start times. Ask them to write its main claim, cite one supporting detail, and explain one viewpoint the author does not address.

1. 01

   Set out printed memoir, science article, and opinion essay excerpts; students choose one, mark confusing lines, and write its main point.

2. 02

   After reading a migration memoir excerpt and a news report, ask students to write how each presents the experience, citing one line from each.

3. 03

   Play evidence match: students pair claims about an article with supporting lines, then explain one match to a partner.

4. 04

   Read a local news report and opinion column on a school board decision; students note what each author wants readers to notice.

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• 8.RI.10

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