1 Comprehend and Interpret (Approaching Texts as a Reader) Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9-10 Grade 11-12 A Draw conclusions, infer, and analyze by citing textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Draw conclusions, infer, and analyze by citing several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Draw conclusions, infer, and analyze by citing the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Draw conclusions, infer, and analyze by citing relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Draw conclusions, and analyze by citing relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including where the text leaves matters uncertain. K-5 correlation R1A, R2A, B, C, B Determine the meaning of and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials. Word Meanings K-5 correlation R1B C Interpret visual elements of a text and draw conclusions from them (when applicable). Interpret visual elements of a text and draw conclusions from them (when applicable). Interpret visual elements of a text and draw conclusions from them (when applicable). Interpret visual elements of a text and draw conclusions from them (when applicable). Interpret visual elements of a text and draw conclusions from them (when applicable). Text Features K-5 correlation R1A 1 Comprehend and Interpret Texts (Approaching Texts as a Reader)
Grade 6 7 Grade 8 Grade 9-10 Grade 11-12 D Using appropriate text, determine the theme(s) of a text and cite evidence of its development; summarize the text. appropriate text, determine the theme(s) of a text and explain the relationship between the theme(s) and supporting evidence; summarize the text distinct from personal opinions. Using appropriate text, determine the theme(s) of a text and analyze its development over the course of a text; provide an objective summary of the text. appropriate text, determine two or more themes in a text, analyze their development throughout the text, and relate the themes to life experiences; provide an objective and concise summary of the text. Using appropriate text, determine two or more themes in a text, analyze their development throughout the text, and relate the themes to human nature and the world; provide an objective and concise summary of the text. K-5 correlation R2A 2 Analyze Craft and Structure (Approaching Texts as a Writer) Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 9-10 Grade 11-12 A Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, stanza, or image contributes to meaning. Analyze how a text's form or overall structure contributes to meaning. Analyze how an author's choice concerning a text's form or overall structure contributes to meaning. Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure a text, order events, or manipulate time impact the reader. Evaluate how an author's choices to structure specific parts of a text contribute to a text's overall meaning and its aesthetic impact. Structure K-5 correlation R2B, R2C 2 Analyze Craft and Structure (Approaching Texts as a Writer) Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 9-10 11-12 B Explain how an author develops the point of view of Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters
the narrator or speaker in a text. points of view of different characters or narrators in a text. and the audience or reader create dramatic irony. Analyze how point of view is reflected in the characters, setting, and plot. requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is implied. Point of View No K-5 correlation C Analyze how word choice, including the use of figurative language and/or the repetition of or word sounds, contributes to meaning. Analyze how specific word choices contribute to meaning and tone. Analyze how specific word choices and sentence structures contribute to meaning and tone. Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices and syntax on meaning and tone. Evaluate how the author's word choices and use of syntax contribute to a text's overall meaning, tone, and aesthetic impact. Craft and Meaning K-5 correlation R2B, R2C D Describe how a particular text’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. Analyze how the setting, characters, and plot of a text affect each other and contribute to meaning. Analyze how literary devices are used to develop setting, reveal character, advance the plot, and contribute to meaning. Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text to advance the plot and develop the theme. Evaluate the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a text. Interaction and Meaning K-5 correlation R2A 3 Synthesize Ideas from Multiple Texts (Approaching Texts as a Researcher) 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9-10 11-12 A Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a
2 Analyze Craft and Structure (Approaching Texts as a Writer) Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9-10 Grade 11-12 B Explain how an author's point of view or purpose is conveyed in a text. Analyze how an author develops his/her point of view or purpose and distinguishes it from those of others. Analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or points of view in a text. Analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance point of view or purpose. Analyze a text in which the author's point of view is not obvious and requires distinguishing what is directly stated from what is implied. Point of View K-5 correlation R3B C Analyze how word choice, including the use of figurative language, connotations, and/or repetition, contributes to meaning. Analyze how word choice contributes to meaning and tone. Analyze how word choice and sentence structure contribute to meaning and tone. Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices and syntax on meaning and tone. Evaluate how the author's word choice and use of syntax contribute to a text's overall meaning and tone. Craft and Meaning K-5 correlation R3B 2 Analyze Craft and Structure (Approaching Texts as a Writer) 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9-10 Grade 11-12
D Identify an author's argument in a text and distinguish claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. Evaluate an author's argument, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims. Evaluate an author's argument, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. Evaluate an author's argument, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. Evaluate an author's argument and reasoning for effectiveness, validity, logic, credibility, and relevance of the evidence. K-5 correlation R3B 3 Synthesize Ideas from Multiple Texts (Approaching Texts as a Researcher) Grade 6 Grade 7 8 9-10 Grade 11-12 A Compare and contrast the experience of reading a text to listening to or viewing an audio or video version of the same text, noting how a performance impacts personal interpretation. Compare and contrast information presented in different mediums and analyze how the techniques unique to each medium contribute to meaning. Compare and contrast information presented in different mediums and analyze how the techniques unique to each medium contribute to meaning. Analyze how similar ideas or topics are portrayed in different media formats. Analyze the representation of a subject in two different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment. Texts/Forms K-5 correlation R4A 3 Synthesize Ideas from Multiple Texts (Approaching Texts as a Researcher) 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 9-10 11-12 B Compare and contrast how two or more authors writing Analyze two or more texts that provide conflicting
Compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another. the same topic make decisions about craft and structure. information on the same topic, and identify where the texts disagree on matter of fact or interpretation. Evaluate how effectively two or more texts develop similar ideas/topics. ideas/topics to articulate the complexity of the issue. Relationships/ Texts K-5 correlation R1C C Explain how the text reflects historical and/or cultural contexts. Explain how the text reflects historical and/or cultural contexts. Explain how the central ideas of text reflect historical and/or cultural contexts. Analyze how multiple texts reflect the historical and/or cultural contexts. Evaluate how an author's work reflects his or her historical/cultural perspective. Historical Context No K-5 correlation D Read and comprehend informational text independently and proficiently. Read and comprehend informational text independently and proficiently. Read and comprehend informational text independently and proficiently. Read and comprehend informational text independently and proficiently. Read and comprehend informational text independently and proficiently. Comprehension Correlation R1A, R1D
1 Approaching the Task as a Researcher Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 9-10 Grade 11-12 A Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on several sources; integrate information using a standard citation system. Gather relevant information from multiple and digital sources, assess the credibility of each source, and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. Conduct research to answer a question; gather relevant sources, print and digital; integrate information using a standard citation system. 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. Conduct research to answer a question (including a question); gather relevant, credible sources, and digital; integrate information using a standard citation system. 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. Conduct research to answer a question (including a question) or a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; gather multiple relevant, credible sources, print and digital; integrate information using a standard citation system. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. Conduct research to answer a question (including a question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; gather multiple relevant, credible sources, print and digital; integrate information using a standard citation system. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. Research K-5 correlation W3A 2 Approaching the Task as a Writer
1 Collaborating Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9-10 Grade 11-12 A Follow rules for collegial discussions and track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. Follow for collegial discussions and track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. Follow rules for collegial discussions and track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. Work with to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, clear goals, deadlines, and individual roles as needed. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed. Conversations K-5 correlation SL1A, SL3A B Delineate a speaker’s argument and claims in order to pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion. Delineate a speaker’s argument and claims, evaluating reasoning in to 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. Delineate a speaker’s argument and claims, evaluating reasoning and sufficiency of evidence in order to pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. Delineate a speaker’s argument and claims, evaluating the speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and evidence in order to propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. Delineate a speaker’s argument and claims evaluating the speaker’s of view, reasoning, stance, and evidence in order to propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives. Questioning K-5 correlation SL3A C Review the key ideas expressed by a speaker Acknowledge new information expressed by Acknowledge new information expressed by
C Plan and deliver appropriate presentations based on the task, audience, and purpose including multimedia components in presentations to clarify claims findings and ideas. Plan and deliver appropriate presentations based on the task, audience, and purpose including multimedia components in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize significant points. Plan and deliver appropriate presentations based on the task, audience, and purpose integrating multimedia into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. Plan and deliver appropriate presentations concisely and logically based on the task, audience, and purpose making strategic use of multimedia in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. Plan and deliver appropriate presentations based on the task, audience, and purpose making strategic use of multimedia in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest conveying a clear and distinct perspective. Multimedia K-5 correlation SL4A