Grade 7
Other Rhode Island English Language Arts & Literacy sets
Other Rhode Island English Language Arts & Literacy sets
Reading Standards for Literature
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Read closely to determine what a text states explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from a text.RL.1
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Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what a text states explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate.RL.7.1
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Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.RL.2
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Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of a text.RL.7.2
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Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.RL.3
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Analyze how particular elements of a story, poem, or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).RL.7.3
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Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.RL.4
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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, tone, or mood, including the impact of repeated use of particular images.RL.7.4
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Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text relate to each other and the whole.RL.5
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Analyze how aspects of a literary work's structure contribute to its meaning or style (e.g., the effect of repetition in an epic, flashback in a novel, soliloquy in a drama).RL.7.5
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Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.RL.6
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Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.RL.7.6
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Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.RL.7
- 7.
Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version.RL.7.7
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- 8.
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.RL.8
- 8.
Not applicable.RL.7.8
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- 9.
Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.RL.9
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Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history.RL.7.9
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Independently and proficiently read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts.RL.10
- 10.
Independently and proficiently read and comprehend literary texts representing a variety of genres, cultures, and perspectives and exhibiting complexity appropriate for at least grade 7.RL.7.10
- 10.
Reading Standards for Informational Text
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Read closely to determine what a text states explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from a text.RI.1
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Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what a text states explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate.RI.7.1
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- 2.
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.RI.2
- 2.
Determine a text's central idea(s) and analyze its/their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of a text.RI.7.2
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Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.RI.3
- 3.
Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).RI.7.3
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Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.RI.4
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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.RI.7.4
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Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text relate to each other and the whole.RI.5
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Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections and text features (e.g., headings) contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.RI.7.5
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Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.RI.6
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Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.RI.7.6
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- 7.
Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.RI.7
- 7.
Compare and contrast a written text to an audio, video, or multimedia version, analyzing each medium's portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words).RI.7.7
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- 8.
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.RI.8
- 8.
Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.RI.7.8
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Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.RI.9
- 9.
Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.RI.7.9
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Independently and proficiently read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts.RI.10
- 10.
Independently and proficiently read and comprehend literary nonfiction representing a variety of genres, cultures, and perspectives and exhibiting complexity appropriate for at least grade 7.RI.7.10
- 10.
Writing
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Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.W.1
- 1.
Write arguments (e.g., essays, letters to the editor, advocacy speeches) to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.W.7.1
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Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically in paragraphs and sections.W.7.1.a
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Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.W.7.1.b
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Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.W.7.1.c
- d.
Establish and maintain a style appropriate to audience and purpose (e.g., formal for academic writing).W.7.1.d
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Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.W.7.1.e
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Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.W.2
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Write informative/explanatory texts (e.g., essays, oral reports, biographical feature articles) to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.W.7.2
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Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information in paragraphs and sections, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include text features (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.W.7.2.a
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Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.W.7.2.b
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Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.W.7.2.c
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Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.W.7.2.d
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Establish and maintain a style appropriate to audience and purpose (e.g., formal for academic writing).W.7.2.e
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Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.W.7.2.f
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Write narratives to develop experiences or events using effective literary techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured sequences.W.3
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Write narratives to develop experiences or events using effective literary techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured sequences.W.7.3
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Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an appropriate narrative sequence.W.7.3.a
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Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.W.7.3.b
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Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.W.7.3.c
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Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and figurative and sensory language to establish a mood that evokes an emotion, to capture action, and to convey experiences or events.W.7.3.d
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Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.W.7.3.e
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Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.W.4
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Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.W.7.4
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Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.W.5
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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.W.7.5
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Demonstrate command of standard English conventions (as described in Language Standards 1– 3 up to and including grade 7).W.7.5.a
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Demonstrate the ability to select accurate vocabulary appropriate for audience and purpose.W.7.5.b
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Use technology to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.W.6
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Use technology, including current web-based communication platforms, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others.W.7.6
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Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.W.7
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Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.W.7.7
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When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.W.8
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When conducting research, 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.W.7.8
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Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research.W.9
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Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research, applying one or more grade 7 Standards for Reading Literature or Reading Informational Text as needed.W.7.9
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Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.W.10
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Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, 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.W.7.10
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Speaking and Listening
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Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.SL.1
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Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and clearly expressing their own.SL.7.1
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Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.SL.7.1.a
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Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.SL.7.1.b
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Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.SL.7.1.c
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Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.SL.7.1.d
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Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.SL.2
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Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.SL.7.2
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Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.SL.3
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Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.SL.7.3
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Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that:<ul><li>Listeners can follow the line of reasoning.</li><li>The organization, development, vocabulary, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.</li></ul>SL.4
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Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate vocabulary, eye contact, volume, and pronunciation.SL.7.4
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Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.SL.5
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Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.SL.7.5
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Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriateSL.6
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Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.SL.7.6
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Language Standards
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.L.1
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; retain and further develop language skills learned in previous grades.L.7.1
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Use phrases and clauses to communicate ideas precisely, with attention to skillful use of verb tenses to add clarity.L.7.1.a
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Recognize and correct vague pronouns (those that have unclear or ambiguous antecedents).L.7.1.b
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Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person in sentences with multiple clauses and phrases.L.7.1.c
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Recognize that changing the placement of a phrase or clause can add variety, emphasize particular relationships among ideas, or alter the meaning of a sentence or paragraph.L.7.1.d
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.L.2
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.L.7.2
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Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., a fascinating, enjoyable movie).L.7.2.a
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Spell correctly, recognizing that some words have commonly accepted variations (e.g., donut/doughnut).L.7.2.b
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Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.L.3
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Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.L.7.3
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Maintain appropriate consistency in style and tone while varying sentence patterns for meaning and audience interest.L.7.3.a
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Recognize variations from standard or formal English in writing and speaking, determine their appropriateness for the intended purpose and audience, and make changes as necessary.L.7.3.b
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Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.L.4
- 4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.L.7.4
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Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.L.7.4.a
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Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).L.7.4.b
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Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.L.7.4.c
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Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).L.7.4.d
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Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.L.5
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Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.L.7.5
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Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, mythological allusions) in context.L.7.5.a
- b.
Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.L.7.5.b
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Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).L.7.5.c
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Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge.L.6
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Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; independently research words and gather vocabulary knowledge.L.7.6
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Reading Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas: History/Social Studies
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Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate.6-8.RCA-H.1
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Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.6-8.RCA-H.2
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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).6-8.RCA-H.3
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Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.6-8.RCA-H.4
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Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally), including how written texts incorporate features such as headings.6-8.RCA-H.5
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Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author's point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).6-8.RCA-H.6
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Integrate visual information (e.g., charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.6-8.RCA-H.7
- 8.
Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.6-8.RCA-H.8
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Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.6-8.RCA-H.9
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Independently and proficiently read and comprehend history/social studies texts exhibiting complexity appropriate for the grade/course.6-8.RCA-H.10
Reading Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas: Science and Career and Technical Subjects
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Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate.6-8.RCA-ST.1
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Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.6-8.RCA-ST.2
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Follow precisely a multi-step procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.6-8.RCA-ST.3
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Determine the meaning of general academic vocabulary as well as symbols, notation, 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.6-8.RCA-ST.4
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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.6-8.RCA-ST.5
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Analyze an author's purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text.6-8.RCA-ST.6
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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).6-8.RCA-ST.7
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Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a text.6-8.RCA-ST.8
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Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.6-8.RCA-ST.9
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Independently and proficiently read and comprehend science/technical texts exhibiting complexity appropriate for the grade/course.6-8.RCA-ST.10
Writing Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas
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Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.6-8.WCA.1
- a.
Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims/critiques, and organize the reasons and evidence logically in paragraphs and sections.6-8.WCA.1.a
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Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.6-8.WCA.1.b
- c.
Use words, phrases, and clauses with precision to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims/critiques, reasons, and evidence.6-8.WCA.1.c
- d.
Establish and maintain a style appropriate to audience and purpose (e.g., formal for academic writing).6-8.WCA.1.d
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Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.6-8.WCA.1.e
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- 2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.6-8.WCA.2
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Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; use paragraphs and sections to organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include text features (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.6-8.WCA.2.a
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Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.6-8.WCA.2.b
- c.
Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas, concepts, or procedures.6-8.WCA.2.c
- d.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.6-8.WCA.2.d
- e.
Establish and maintain a style appropriate to audience and purpose (e.g., formal for academic writing).6-8.WCA.2.e
- f.
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.6-8.WCA.2.f
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- 3.
Not applicable.6-8.WCA.3
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Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.6-8.WCA.4
- 5.
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.6-8.WCA.5
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Use technology, including current web-based communication platforms, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.6-8.WCA.6
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Conduct short as well as more sustained 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.6-8.WCA.7
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When conducting research, 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.6-8.WCA.8
- 9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research.6-8.WCA.9
- 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.6-8.WCA.10
Speaking and Listening Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas
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Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on discipline-specific topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.6-8.SLCA.1
- a.
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. (See grades 6–8 Reading Standard 1 for more on the use of textual evidence.)6-8.SLCA.1.a
- b.
Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.6-8.SLCA.1.b
- c.
Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.6-8.SLCA.1.c
- d.
Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.6-8.SLCA.1.d
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- 2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.6-8.SLCA.2
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Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.6-8.SLCA.3
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Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate vocabulary, eye contact, volume, and pronunciation.6-8.SLCA.4
- 5.
Integrate multimedia components and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.6-8.SLCA.5
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Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.6-8.SLCA.6
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 7
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2021
- Where can I read the official document?
- Rhode Island Core Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy
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