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K–12 Standards

Grades 9-10

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Reading Standards for Literature

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    Key Ideas and Details

    1. 1

      Determine which citations demonstrate what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.EE.RL.9-10.1

    2. 2

      Recount events related to the theme or central idea, including details about character and setting.EE.RL.9-10.2

    3. 3

      Determine how characters change or develop over the course of a text.EE.RL.9-10.3

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    Craft and Structure

    1. 4

      Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including idioms, analogies, and figures of speech.EE.RL.9-10.4

    2. 5

      Identify where a text deviates from a chronological presentation of events. EE.RL.9-10.5

    3. 6

      Determine a point of view or cultural experience in a work of literature from outside the United States and compare it with own point of view or experience.EE.RL.9-10.6

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    Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

    1. 7

      Compare the representation of a subject or topic in two different artistic mediums (e.g., poetry and illustration).EE.RL.9-10.7

    2. 9

      Identify when an author draws upon or references a different text. EE.RL.9-10.9

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    Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

    1. 10

      Demonstrate understanding of a text while actively engaged in reading or listening to stories, dramas, or poems.EE.RL.9-10.10

Reading Standards for Informational Text

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    Key Ideas and Details

    1. 1

      Determine which citations demonstrate what the text says explicitly as well as inferentially.EE.RI.9-10.1

    2. 2

      Determine the central idea of the text and select details to support it.EE.RI.9-10.2

    3. 3

      Determine logical connections between individuals, ideas, or events in a text.EE.RI.9-10.3

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    Craft and Structure

    1. 4

      Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text, including common idioms, analogies, and figures of speech.EE.RI.9-10.4

    2. 5

      Locate sentences that support an author’s central idea or claim.EE.RI.9-10.5

    3. 6

      Determine author’s point of view and compare with own point of view.EE.RI.9-10.6

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    Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

    1. 7

      Analyze two accounts of a subject told in different mediums to determine how they are the same and different.EE.RI.9-10.7

    2. 8

      Determine how the specific claims support the argument made in an informational text.EE.RI.9-10.8

    3. 9

      Make connections between texts with related themes and concepts.EE.RI.9-10.9

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    Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

    1. 10

      Demonstrate understanding while actively engaged in reading or listening to literary nonfiction.EE.RI.9-10.10

Writing

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    Text Types and Purposes

    1. 1

      Write claims about topics or texts.EE.W.9-10.1

      1. a

        Introduce a topic or text and write one claim and one counterclaim about it.EE.W.9-10.1.a

    2. 2

      Write to share information supported by details.EE.W.9-10.2

      1. a

        Introduce a topic clearly and use a clear organization to write about it including visual, tactual, or multimedia information as appropriate.EE.W.9-10.2.a

      2. b

        Develop the topic with facts or details.EE.W.9-10.2.b

      3. c

        Use complete, simple sentences as appropriate. EE.W.9-10.2.c

      4. d

        Use domain specific vocabulary when writing claims related to a topic of study or text.EE.W.9-10.2.d

      5. f

        Providing a closing or concluding statement.EE.W.9-10.2.f

    3. 3

      Write about events or personal experiences.EE.W.9-10.3

      1. a

        Write a narrative about a problem, situation, or observation including at least one character, details, and clearly sequenced events. EE.W.9-10.3.a

      2. c

        Organize the events in the narrative using temporal words to signal order as appropriate. EE.W.9-10.3.c

      3. a

        Use descriptive words and phrases to convey a vivid picture of experiences, events, setting, or characters.EE.W.9-10.3.a

      4. b

        Provide a closing. EE.W.9-10.3.b

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    Production and Distribution of Writing

    1. 4

      Produce writing that is appropriate for the task, purpose, and audience.EE.W.9-10.4

    2. 5

      Develop writing by planning and revising own writing.EE.W.9-10.5

    3. 6

      Use technology, including the Internet, to produce publish, and update individual or shared writing products.EE.W.9-10.6

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    Research to Build and Present Knowledge

    1. 7

      Conduct research projects to answer questions posed by self and others using multiple sources of information.EE.W.9-10.7

    2. 8

      Write answers to research questions by selecting relevant information from multiple resources.EE.W.9-10.8

    3. 9

      Use information from literary and informational text to support writing.EE.W.9-10.9

      1. a

        Apply Essential Elements of Grade 9-10 Reading Standards to literature (e.g., “Identify when an author has drawn upon or included references to another text.”). EE.W.9-10.9.a

      2. b

        Apply Essential Elements of Grade 9-10 Reading Standards to informational texts (e.g., “Use sound reasons for supporting the claims and argument.”).EE.W.9-10.9.b

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    Range of Writing 

    1. 10

      Write routinely over time for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.EE.W.9-10.10

Speaking and Listening

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    Comprehension and Collaboration

    1. 1

      Engage in collaborative discussionsEE.SL.9-10.1

      1. a

        Prepare for discussions by collecting information on the topic. EE.SL.9-10.1.a

      2. b

        Work with adults and peers to set rules for discussions. EE.SL.9-10.1.b

      3. c

        Relate the topic of discussion to broader themes or ideas.EE.SL.9-10.1.c

      4. d

        Indicate agreement or disagreement with others during discussions.EE.SL.9-10.1.d

    2. 2

      Determine the credibility of information presented in diverse media or formats.EE.SL.9-10.2

    3. 3

      Determine the speaker's point of view on a topic.EE.SL.9-10.3

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    Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

    1. 4

      Present an argument on a topic with logically organized claims, reasons, and evidence.EE.SL.9-10.4

    2. 5

      Use digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to support understanding.EE.SL.9-10.5

    3. 6

      Adapt communication to a variety of contexts and tasks using complete sentences when indicated or appropriate.EE.SL.9-10.6

Language

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    Conventions of Standard English

    1. 1

      Demonstrate standard English grammar and usage when communicating.EE.L.9-10.1

      1. b

        Use a variety of parts of speech (nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and prepositions) in writing or communication to convey information. EE.L.9-10.1.b

    2. 2

      Demonstrate understanding of conventions of standard English.EE.L.9-10.2

      1. a

        Use a comma and conjunction to combine two simple sentences. EE.L.9-10.2.a

      2. c

        Spell most single-syllable words correctly and apply knowledge of word chunks in spelling longer words.EE.L.9-10.2.c

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    Knowledge of Language

    1. 3

      Use language to achieve desired outcomes when communicating.EE.L.9-10.3

      1. a

        Vary syntax when writing and communicating. EE.L.9-10.3.a

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    Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

    1. 4

      Demonstrate knowledge of word meanings.EE.L.9-10.4

      1. a

        Use context to determine the meaning of unknown.EE.L.9-10.4.a

      2. b

        Identify and use root words and the words that result when affixes are added or removed. EE.L.9-10.4.b

      3. c

        Consult reference materials (dictionaries, online vocabulary supports) to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar words encountered when reading.EE.L.9-10.4.c

      4. d

        See EE.L.9- 10.4.c. EE.L.9-10.4.d

    2. 5

      Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and use. EE.L.9-10.5

      1. a

        Interpret common figures of speech.EE.L.9-10.5.a

      2. b

        Determine the intended meaning of multiple meaning words.EE.L.9-10.5.b

    3. 6

      Use general academic and domain- specific words and phrases across contexts.EE.L.9-10.6

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