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Viewpoints of Others
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Generate resourceRevise and edit writing with consideration for task, purpose and audience.
Generate resourceFollow a writing process to produce writings in narrative, expository and argumentative genres:
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Generate resourceRelationship in Texts
Generate resourceArgument and Evidence
Generate resourceCraft and Meaning
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Generate resourcePoint of View
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Generate resourceReading Text (Literary and Informational)
Generate resourceApproach texts as a reader by comprehending and interpreting grade appropriate texts.
Generate resourceApproach texts as a writer by analyzing craft and structure in grade appropriate texts.
Generate resourceDraw 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.
Generate resourcedraw 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
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative, connotative, and content-specific meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials.
Generate resourcedetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials
Generate resourceInterpret visual elements of a text including those from different media and draw conclusions from them (when applicable).
Generate resourceExplain the central/main idea(s) of a text and analyze its development over the course of a text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Generate resourcedetermine the theme(s)/central idea of a text and analyze the development over the course of the text
Generate resourceAnalyze how an author's choice concerning a text's organization or overall structure contributes to meaning.
Generate resourceAnalyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or points of view in a text.
Generate resourceanalyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or points of view in an informational text
Generate resourceAnalyze how word choice and sentence structure contribute to meaning and tone.
Generate resourceanalyze how specific word choices and sentence structures contribute to meaning and tone
Generate resourceEvaluate an author's argument, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
Generate resourceevaluate an author’s argument, assessing whether reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced
Generate resourceApproach texts as a researcher by synthesizing/comparing/ contrasting ideas from multiple grade appropriate texts.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast information presented in different mediums and analyze how the techniques unique to each medium contribute to meaning.
Generate resourceAnalyze two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matter of fact or interpretation.
Generate resourceanalyze two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic, and identify where the texts disagree on matter of fact or interpretation
Generate resourceExplain how the central ideas of text reflect historical and/or cultural contexts.
Generate resourceDraw 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.
Generate resourcedraw 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
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials.
Generate resourcedetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials
Generate resourceInterpret visual elements of a text and draw conclusions from them (when applicable).
Generate resourceUsing 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.
Generate resourcedetermine the theme(s)/central idea of a text and analyze the development over the course of the text
Generate resourceAnalyze how an author's choice concerning a text's form or overall structure contributes to meaning.
Generate resourceAnalyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader create dramatic irony.
Generate resourceanalyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader create dramatic irony in a literary text
Generate resourceAnalyze how specific word choices and sentence structures contribute to meaning and tone.
Generate resourceanalyze how specific word choices and sentence structures contribute to meaning and tone
Generate resourceAnalyze how literary devices are used to develop setting, reveal character, advance the plot and contribute to meaning.
Generate resourceanalyze how literary devices are used to develop setting, reveal character, advance the plot and contribute to meaning
Generate resourceAnalyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors.
Generate resourceExplain how contemporary texts make use of archetypal characters or universal themes from older or traditional texts.
Generate resourceRead and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas and poems, independently and proficiently.
Generate resourceFollow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
Generate resourceDelineate 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.
Generate resourcedelineate 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
Generate resourceAcknowledge new information expressed by others including those presented in diverse media and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of evidence presented.
Generate resourceAcknowledge new information expressed by others including those presented in diverse media and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of evidence presented
Generate resourceSpeak audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language as appropriate to task, purpose and audience when presenting including appropriate volume, clear articulation and accurate pronunciation at an understandable pace.
Generate resourceMake consistent eye contact with a range of listeners when speaking using effective gestures to communicate a clear viewpoint and engage listeners.
Generate resourcePlan 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.
Generate resourceConduct research to answer a question (including a self-generated question); gather relevant, credible sources, print and digital; integrate information using a standard citation system.
Generate resourcegather relevant, credible sources, information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively;
Generate resourcequote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism
Generate resourceGather 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.
Generate resourceFollow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and audience; develop writing with narrative, expository, and argumentative techniques.
Generate resourceNarrative: Develop narratives including poems about real or imagined experiences, which establish and maintain a consistent point of view, and include clearly identified characters, well-structured event sequences, narrative techniques and relevant, descriptive details.
Generate resourceNarrative writing, including poems about real or imagined experiences which establish and maintain a consistent point of view and include clearly identified characters, well-structured event sequences, narrative techniques, and relevant descriptive details
Generate resourceExpository: Develop informative/explanatory writing to examine a topic with relevant facts, examples, and details; establish relationships between ideas and supporting evidence
Generate resourceExpository (informative/explanatory)writing to examine a topic with relevant facts, examples, and details; establish relationships between ideas and supporting evidence
Generate resourceArgumentative: Develop argumentative writing by introducing and supporting a claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence; acknowledging counterclaims; establishing relationships among claims, counterclaims, and supporting evidence.
Generate resourceArgumentative writing introducing and supporting a claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence; acknowledging counterclaims; and establishing relationships among claims, counterclaims, and supporting evidence
Generate resourceReview, revise, and edit writing with consideration for the task, purpose, and audience.
Generate resourceOrganization and Content: Introduce the topic, maintain a clear focus throughout the text, and provide a conclusion that follows from the text. Add or delete content and change organization to achieve the writer's purpose.
Generate resourceintroduce the topic, maintain a clear focus throughout the text, and provide a conclusion that follows the text. Add or delete content and change organization to achieve writer’s purpose
Generate resourceWord choice, syntax, and style: Choose precise language and make syntactical choices appropriate for the style, task and audience.
Generate resourcechoose precise language and make syntactical choices appropriate for the style, task, and audience
Generate resourceConventions of standard English and usage: Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including spelling and punctuation.
Generate resourcedemonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including spelling and punctuation
Generate resourceUse a variety of appropriate transitions to clarify relationships and connect ideas, claims and signal time shifts.
Generate resourceuse a variety of appropriate transitions to clarify relationships, connect ideas and claims, and signal time shifts
Generate resourceUse technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
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