Grades 9/10
Respond to others’ ideas, and evaluate perspective and rhetoric. 9-10.1
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Respond to others’ ideas, and evaluate perspective and rhetoric. 9-10.1
With guidance and support students can:
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Engage in collaborative discussions (EE.SL.9-10.1).9-10.1.a
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Prepare for discussions by collecting information on the topic (EE.SL.9- 10.1a).9-10.1.a.i
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Work with adults and peers to set rules for discussions (EE.SL.9-10.1b). 9-10.1.a.ii
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Determine the credibility of information presented in diverse media or formats (EE.SL.9-10.2). 9-10.1.b
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Determine the speaker’s point of view on a topic (EE.SL.9-10.3).9-10.1.c
Organize and develop credible presentations tailored to purpose and audience.9-10.2
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Organize and develop credible presentations tailored to purpose and audience.9-10.2
With guidance and support students can:
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Present an argument on a topic with logically organized claims, reasons, and evidence (EE.SL.9-10.4).9-10.2.a
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Use digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to support understanding (EE.SL.9-10.5).9-10.2.b
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Adapt communication to a variety of contexts and tasks using complete sentences when indicated or appropriate (EE.SL.9-10.6).9-10.2.c
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Listen and respond to feedback.9-10.2.d
Analyze traditional and contemporary literary texts with scrutiny and comparison of literary elements.9-10.3
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Analyze traditional and contemporary literary texts with scrutiny and comparison of literary elements.9-10.3
With guidance and support students can:
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Determine which citations demonstrate what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text (EE.RL.9-10.1).9-10.3.a
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Recount events related to the theme or central idea, including details about character and setting (EE.RL.9-10.2).9-10.3.a.i
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Determine how characters change or develop over the course of a text (EE.RL.9-10.3).9-10.3.a.ii
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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).9-10.3.b
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Identify where a text deviates from a chronological presentation of events (EE.RL.9-10.5).9-10.3.b.i
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Determine a point of view of 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).9-10.3.b.ii
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Compare the representation of a subject or topic in two different artistic mediums (e.g., poetry and illustration) (EE.RL.9-10.7).9-10.3.c
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Identify when an author draws upon or references a different text (EE.RL.9-10.9). 9-10.3.c.i
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Demonstrate understanding while actively engaged in reading or listening to literary nonfiction (EE.RL.9-10.10).9-10.3.d
Understand the logical progression of ideas in increasingly complex texts.9-10.4
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Understand the logical progression of ideas in increasingly complex texts.9-10.4
With guidance and support students can:
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Determine which citations demonstrate what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text (EE.RI.9-10.1).9-10.4.a
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Determine the central idea of the text and select details to support it (EE.RI.9-10.2).9-10.4.a.i
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Determine logical connections between individuals, ideas or events in a text (EE.RI.9-10.3).9-10.4.a.ii
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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).9-10.4.b
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Locate sentences that support an author’s central idea or claim (EE.RI.9- 10.5).9-10.4.b.i
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Determine author’s point of view and compare with own point of view (EE.RI.9-10.6).9-10.4.b.ii
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Analyze two accounts of a subject told in different mediums to determine how they are the same and different (E.RI.9-10.7).9-10.4.c
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Determine how the specific claims support the argument made in an informational text (EE.RI.9-10.8). 9-10.4.c.i
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Make connections between texts with related themes and concepts (EE.RI.9-10.9).9-10.4.c.ii
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Demonstrate understanding while actively engaged in reading or listening to literary nonfiction (EE.RI.9-10.10).9-10.4.d
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Read or listen to and comprehend a variety of grade-level texts or adapted texts from multiple perspectives.9-10.4.e
Utilize context, parts of speech, grammar, and word choice to understand narrative, argumentative, and informational texts. 9-10.5
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Utilize context, parts of speech, grammar, and word choice to understand narrative, argumentative, and informational texts. 9-10.5
With guidance and support students can:
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Demonstrate knowledge of word meanings (EE.L.9-10.4).9-10.5.a
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Use context to determine the meaning of unknown (EE.L.9-10.4a).9-10.5.a.i
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Identify and use root words and the words that result when affixes are added or removed (EE.L.9-10.4b).9-10.5.a.ii
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Consult reference materials (dictionaries, online vocabulary supports) to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar words encountered when reading (EE.L.9-10.4c).9-10.5.a.iii
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Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and use (EE.L.9-10.5).9-10.5.b
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Interpret common figures of speech (EE.L.9-10.5a).9-10.5.b.i
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Determine the intended meaning of multiple meaning words (EE.L.9- 10.5b).9-10.5.b.ii
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Use general academic and domain specific words and phrases across contexts (EE.L.9-10.6). 9-10.5.c
Write well-developed, unbiased arguments that are supported by substantive, valid reasoning and evidence.9-10.6
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Write well-developed, unbiased arguments that are supported by substantive, valid reasoning and evidence.9-10.6
Students Can, with Guidance and Support:
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Write claims about topics or texts (EE.W.9-10.1). 9-10.6.a
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Introduce a topic or text and write one claim and one counterclaim about it (EE.W.9-10.1a).9-10.6.a.i
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Write informative/explanatory texts using complex ideas and organizational structures and features that are useful to audience comprehension.9-10.7
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Write informative/explanatory texts using complex ideas and organizational structures and features that are useful to audience comprehension.9-10.7
Students Can, with Guidance and Support:
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Introduce a topic clearly and use a clear organization to write about it including visual, tactual, or multimedia information as appropriate (EE.W.9- 10.2a).9-10.7.a
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Develop the topic with facts or details (EE.W.9-10.2b).9-10.7.a.i
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Use complete, simple sentences as appropriate (EE.W.9-10.2c).9-10.7.a.ii
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Use domain specific vocabulary when writing claims related to a topic of study or text (EE.W.9-10.2d).9-10.7.a.iii
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Provide a closing (EE.W.9-10.2f).9-10.7.a.iv
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Write engaging real or imagined narratives using multiple plot lines.9-10.8
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Write engaging real or imagined narratives using multiple plot lines.9-10.8
Students Can, with Guidance and Support:
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Use language to achieve desired outcomes when communicating (EE.L.9- 10.3).9-10.8.a
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Vary syntax when writing and communicating (EE.L.9-10.3a).9-10.8.a.i
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Use a recursive writing process to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing projects.9-10.9
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Use a recursive writing process to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing projects.9-10.9
Students Can, with Guidance and Support:
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Demonstrate standard English grammar and usage when communicating (EE.L.9-10.1).9-10.9.a
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Use a variety of parts of speech (noun, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and prepositions) in writing or communication to convey information (EE.L.9-10.1b).9-10.9.a.i
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Demonstrate understanding of conventions of standard English (EE.L.9- 10.2).9-10.9.b
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Use a comma and conjunction to combine two simple sentences (EE.L.9- 10.2a).9-10.9.b.i
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Spell most single-syllable words correctly and apply knowledge of word chunks in spelling longer words (EE.L.9-10.2c).9-10.9.b.ii
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Use language to achieve desired outcomes when communicating.9-10.9.c
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Vary syntax when writing and communicating.9-10.9.c.i
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Produce writing that is appropriate for the task, purpose, and audience (EE.W.9-10.4).9-10.9.d
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Develop writing by planning and revising own writing (EE.W.9-10.5).9-10.9.e
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Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing projects (EE.W.9-10.6).9-10.9.f
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Write routinely over time for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences (EE.W.9-10.10).9-10.9.g
Synthesize multiple, authoritative literary and/or informational sources, creating cohesive research projects that show an understanding of the subject.9-10.10
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Synthesize multiple, authoritative literary and/or informational sources, creating cohesive research projects that show an understanding of the subject.9-10.10
Students Can, with Guidance and Support:
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Conduct research projects to answer questions posed by self and others using multiple sources (EE.W.9-10.7).9-10.10.a
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Write answers to research questions by selecting relevant information from multiple resources (EE.W.9-10.8).9-10.10.b
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Use information from literary and informational text to support writing (EE.W.9-10.9).9-10.10.c
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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-a).9-10.10.c.i
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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-b).9-10.10.c.ii
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Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 9 and Grade 10
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- READING, WRITING, AND COMMUNICATING
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