Virginia SOL 9.R.1.D
The Standard
Synthesize multiple streams of information to support claims and introduce counterclaims.
Virginia Standards of Learning for English
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students combine relevant evidence from articles, charts, videos, or other sources to build a clear claim. They also identify credible opposing evidence and use it to present a fair counterclaim.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student selects evidence from at least two sources and explains how the pieces connect, rather than listing facts. The student states an opposing position accurately and distinguishes it from the main claim.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may summarize each source separately instead of connecting evidence across sources. They may cherry-pick only supporting details, treat any disagreement as a counterclaim, or mention an opposing view without evidence.
How to Assess It
- Give students a short article and a graph about school start times. Ask for a claim, connected evidence from both sources, and one evidence-based counterclaim.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs printed article excerpts, a graph, and claim cards to sort into supports, challenges, and unrelated evidence.
Ask students to discuss: Which two sources work best together, and what reasonable reader might disagree with your claim?
Play Evidence Match: teams pair source cards to claims, explain each link, and earn a point for an accurate counterclaim.
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Related Standards
- 10.R.1.D
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- 12.C.3.C
Synthesize multiple streams of information on the same or similar topic to create a summary or formulate a position.
- 12.R.1.D
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