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Ohio's Learning Standards Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

K–12 Standards

Grades 6, 7, 8
Other Ohio History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects sets
Grades 9, 10
Grades 11, 12

History/Social Studies

Key Ideas and Details
1. 1.
  Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.RH.6-8.1
2. 2.
  Analyze content-area-specific text development.RH.6-8.2
  a.
  Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source.RH.6-8.2.a
  b.
  Provide an accurate summary that includes the central ideas of the source.RH.6-8.2.b
3. 3.
  Identify key steps in a text's description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).RH.6-8.3
Craft and Structure
1. 4.
  Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.RH.6-8.4
2. 5.
  Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally).RH.6-8.5
3. 6.
  Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author's perspective or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).RH.6-8.6
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
1. 7.
  Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.RH.6-8.7
2. 8.
  Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.RH.6-8.8
3. 9.
  Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.RH.6-8.9
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
1. 10.
  By the end of grade 8, read, comprehend, and respond to history/social studies texts in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.RH.6-8.10

Science and Technical Subjects

Key Ideas and Details
1. 1.
  Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.RST.6-8.1
2. 2.
  Analyze content-area-specific text development.RST.6-8.2
  a.
  Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text.RST.6-8.2.a
  b.
  Provide an accurate and objective summary that includes the central ideas or conclusions of the text.RST.6-8.2.b
3. 3.
  Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.RST.6-8.3
Craft and Structure
1. 4.
  Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics.RST.6-8.4
2. 5.
  Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to an understanding of the topic.RST.6-8.5
3. 6.
  Analyze the author's purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text.RST.6-8.6
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
1. 7.
  Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).RST.6-8.7
2. 8.
  Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a text.RST.6-8.8
3. 9.
  Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.RST.6-8.9
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
1. 10.
  By the end of grade 8, read, comprehend, and respond to science/technical texts in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.RST.6-8.10

Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

Text Types and Purposes
1. 1.
  Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.WHST.6-8.1
  a.
  Establish a clear thesis statement to present and argument.WHST.6-8.1.a
  b.
  Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.WHST.6-8.1.b
  c.
  Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.WHST.6-8.1.c
  d.
  Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.WHST.6-8.1.d
  e.
  Establish and maintain a formal style.WHST.6-8.1.e
  f.
  Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.WHST.6-8.1.f
2. 2.
  Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.WHST.6-8.2
  a.
  Establish a thesis statement to present information.WHST.6-8.2.a
  b.
  Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.WHST.6-8.2.b
  c.
  Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.WHST.6-8.2.c
  d.
  Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.WHST.6-8.2.d
  e.
  Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.WHST.6-8.2.e
  f.
  Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.WHST.6-8.2.f
  g.
  Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.WHST.6-8.2.g
3. 3.
  not applicable as a separate requirementWHST.6-8.3
Production and Distribution of Writing
1. 4.
  Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.WHST.6-8.4
2. 5.
  With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.WHST.6-8.5
3. 6.
  Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.WHST.6-8.6
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
1. 7.
  Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.WHST.6-8.7
2. 8.
  Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others, while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.WHST.6-8.8
3. 9.
  Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.WHST.6-8.9
Range of Writing
1. 10.
  Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.WHST.6-8.10

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?: 2017
Where can I read the official document?: Ohio's Learning Standards Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

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