Common Core State Standards & Long-Term Learning Targets
READ ME FIRST – Overview of EL’s Common Core Learning Targets
What We Have Created and Why
• A group of 15 EL staff members wrote long-term learning targets aligned with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (K-12), Disciplinary Reading (6-12), and Math.
• EL is committed to purposeful learning; to that end, learning targets are a key resource for students, teachers, and instructional leaders. Our hope is that these targets help launch teachers into what we’ve learned is the most powerful work: engaging students with targets during the learning process.
• The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) unite us nationally. The standards, along with these long-term learning targets provide us with a common framework and language.
• We offer these targets as an open educational resource (OER), intended to be shared publicly at no charge.
Next Steps for Schools and Teachers
• Determine importance and sort for long-term vs. supporting targets.
In most cases, there are more targets here than teachers can realistically instruct to and assess, and not each target is “worthy” of being a long-term target. We suggest that leadership teams, disciplinary teams, or grade-level teams analyze these targets to determine which ones you consider to be truly long-term versus supporting. Reorganize them as necessary to make them yours.
• Build out contextualized supporting targets and assessments, looking back at the full text of the standard. Our intention is to offer a “clean translation” of the standards in student-friendly language to serve as a jumping-off point for teachers when developing daily targets used with students during instruction and formative assessment.
Resources
• A specific resource we recommend is The Common Core: Clarifying Expectations for Teachers & Students (2012), by Align Assess, Achieve, LLC and distributed through McGraw Hill. These are a series of grade level booklets for Math, ELA, and Literacy in Science, Social Studies & Technology. They include enduring understandings, essential questions, suggested daily-level learning targets and vocabulary broken out by cluster and standard. Find more information at aaa/index.php?page=flipbooks. (Each grade-level booklet costs $15-25.)
• We also recommend installing the free Common Core Standards app by MasteryConnect. It’s very useful to have the standards at your fingertips!
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ELA Common Core State Standards and Long-Term Learning Targets Kindergarten
|CCS Standards: Reading - Literature |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RL.K.1. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key |With support, I can ask questions about important details in a literary |
|details in a text. |text. |
| | |
| |With support, I can answer questions about important details in a literary|
| |text. |
|RL.K.2. With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key|With support, I can retell a story I know using important details. |
|details. | |
|RL.K.3. With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and |With support, I can describe the characters, setting and major events of a|
|major events in a story. |story using details. |
|RL.K.4. Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text. |I can ask questions about words I don’t know in a literary text. |
| | |
| |I can answer questions about words I don’t know in a literary text. |
|RL.K.5. Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems). |I can identify different types of literary texts. (e.g., storybooks, |
| |poems). |
|RL.K.6. With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a |With support, I can describe the author's job in telling a story. |
|story and define the role of each in telling the story. | |
| |With support, I can describe the illustrator's job in telling a story. |
|RL.K.7. With prompting and support, describe the relationship between |With support, I can make connections between pictures and words in a |
|illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a |story. |
|story an illustration depicts). | |
|RL.K.9. With prompting and support, compare and contrast the adventures |With support, I can compare and contrast things that happen to characters |
|and experiences of characters in familiar stories. |in stories that I know. |
|RL.K.10. Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and |I can actively participate in group reading activities. |
|understanding. | |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Informational Text |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RI.K.1. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key |With support, I can ask questions about important details in an |
|details in a text. |informational text. |
| | |
| |With support, I can answer questions about important details in an |
| |informational text. |
|RI.K.2. With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key|With support, I can identify the main topic and details of an |
|details of a text. |informational text. |
|RI.K.3. With prompting and support, describe the connection between two |With support, I can describe how two people, events, and/or ideas are |
|individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text. |connected in informational texts. |
|RI.K.4. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown|With support, I can ask questions about words I don't know in |
|words in a text. |informational texts. |
| | |
| |With support, I can answer questions about words I don't know in |
| |informational texts. |
|RI.K.5. Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. |I can identify the front cover, back cover and title page of an |
| |informational text. |
|RI.K.6. Name the author and illustrator of a text and define the role of |I can describe the author's role in creating an informational text. |
|each in presenting the ideas or information in a text. | |
| |I can describe the illustrator’s role in creating an informational text. |
|RI.K.7. With prompting and support, describe the relationship between |With support, I can make connections between the pictures and words in an |
|illustrations and the text in which they appear (e.g., what person, place,|informational text. |
|thing, or idea in the text an illustration depicts). | |
|RI.K.8. With prompting and support, identify the reasons an author gives |With support, I can describe details an author gives in an informational |
|to support points in a text. |text. |
|RI.K.9. With prompting and support, identify basic similarities in and |With support, I can compare and contrast informational texts about the |
|differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, |same topic (illustrations, descriptions, procedures). |
|descriptions, or procedures). | |
|RI.K.10. Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and |I can actively participate in group reading activities. |
|understanding. | |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Foundational Skills |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RF.K.1. Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features |I can show how words are organized and used in a text. |
|of print. |I can follow words from left to right, top to bottom and page by page. |
|Follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page by page. |I can describe how words I hear can be written in letters. |
|Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by |I can identify spaces between words in print. |
|specific sequences of letters. |I can name all upper and lower case letters of the alphabet |
|Understand that words are separated by spaces in print. | |
|Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet. | |
|RF.K.2. Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds |I can use sound patterns to read words. |
|(phonemes). |I can identify rhyming words. |
|Recognize and produce rhyming words. |a. I can make rhyming words. |
|Count, pronounce, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words. |I can count the number of syllables in a word I hear. |
|Blend and segment onsets and rimes of single-syllable spoken words. |b. I can say each syllable in a word I hear. |
|Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final sounds |b. I can break up words I hear into syllables. |
|(phonemes) in three-phoneme (consonant-vowel-consonant, or CVC) |I can put syllables together in words I hear. |
|words.1 (This does not include CVCs ending with /l/, /r/, or /x/.) |c. I can blend onsets and rimes in one syllable words. |
|Add or substitute individual sounds (phonemes) in simple, one-syllable |c. I can identify onsets and rimes in one-syllable words. |
|words to make new words. |I can say the beginning, middle and end sounds of c-v-c words. |
| |I can change sounds in simple, one syllable words to make new words. |
|RF.K.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in |I can read words using different strategies. |
|decoding words. |I can match consonants with the sounds they make (say). |
|Demonstrate basic knowledge of letter-sound correspondences by producing |I can say the long sound for each vowel. |
|the primary or most frequent sound for each consonant. |b. I can say the short sound for each vowel. |
|Associate the long and short sounds with the common spellings (graphemes) |I can read common sight words in a snap. (e.g., |
|for the five major vowels. |the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does) |
|Read common high-frequency words by sight |I can identify which letters and sounds are different when looking at |
|(e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does). |similar words. |
|Distinguish between similarly spelled words by identifying the sounds of | |
|the letters that differ. | |
|RF.K.4. Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding. |I can read kindergarten texts to make meaning. |
|Standards: Writing |Long-Term Target(s) |
|W.K.1. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose |I can share my thoughts and opinions about a book using pictures and |
|opinion pieces in which they tell a reader the topic or the name of the |words. |
|book they are writing about and state an opinion or preference about the | |
|topic or book (e.g., My favorite book is...). | |
|W.K.2. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose |I can teach my reader about a topic using pictures and words. |
|informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing | |
|about and supply some information about the topic. | |
|W.K.3. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a |I can tell a story to my reader using pictures and words. |
|single event or several loosely linked events, tell about the events in | |
|the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what happened.| |
|W.K.5. With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and |With support from adults, I can use feedback from peers to make my writing|
|suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed. |stronger. |
| | |
| |With support from adults, I can revise my writing by adding details. |
|W.K.6. With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of digital|With support from adults, I can use digital tools to publish my writing. |
|tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with | |
|peers. | |
|W.K.7. Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore |I can participate in shared research projects. |
|a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them). | |
| |I can participate in shared writing projects. |
|W.K.8. With guidance and support from adults, recall information from |With support from adults, I can answer questions about things I’ve done or|
|experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a |learned about. |
|question. | |
|CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening |Long-Term Target(s) |
|SL.K.1. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners |I can participate in small and larger group conversations with peers and |
|about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and |adults about kindergarten topics and texts. |
|larger groups. |I can follow our class norms when I participate in a conversation. |
|Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and |I can build upon what others say when I participate in a conversation. |
|taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion). | |
|Continue a conversation through multiple exchanges. | |
|SL.K.2. Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information |I can ask questions when I am confused about a text or information that |
|presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions |has been read aloud or shown to me. |
|about key details and requesting clarification if something is not | |
|understood. |I can answer questions to show what I know about a text or information |
| |that has been read aloud or shown to me. |
|SL.K.3. Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, |I can ask questions when I am confused. |
|or clarify something that is not understood. | |
| |I can answer questions to show what I know. |
|SL.K.4. Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with |I can describe people, places, things, and events that I know. (with |
|prompting and support, provide additional detail. |support) |
| | |
| |With support, I can use details when I speak to send a clear message to my|
| |listener. |
|SL.K.5. Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired |I can use pictures to send a clear message to my listener. |
|to provide additional detail. | |
|SL.K.6. Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly. |I can speak in a loud and clear voice so my listener can understand me. |
|CCS Standards: Language |Long-Term Target(s) |
|L.K.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar |I can use grammar conventions to send a clear message to a reader or |
|and usage when writing or speaking. |listener. |
|Print many upper- and lowercase letters. |I can print many upper and lower case letters. |
|Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs. |I can use common nouns and verbs. |
|Form regular plural nouns orally by adding /s/ or /es/ (e.g., dog, dogs; |I can write regular plural nouns. (e.g., dog, dogs; wish, wishes) |
|wish, wishes). |I can use question words. (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how) |
|Understand and use question words (interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, |I can use common prepositions. (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of,|
|where, when, why, how). |by, with) |
|Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, |I can write complete sentences when working with a group. |
|on, off, for, of, by, with). | |
|Produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities. | |
|L.K.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English |I can use conventions to send a clear message to my reader. |
|capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |I can capitalize the first word in a sentence. |
|Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I. |a. I can capitalize the pronoun I. |
|Recognize and name end punctuation. |I can identify ending punctuation marks. |
|Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds |I can write letters for consonant sounds. |
|(phonemes). |c. I can write letters for short-vowel sounds. |
|Spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter |I can use sound patterns to spell words I don't know. |
|relationships. | |
|L.K.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning |I can use a variety of strategies to read words I don’t know. |
|words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content. |I can identify new meanings for words I know. |
|Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., |a. I can use words I know in different ways that make sense. (e.g., |
|knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck). |knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck). |
|Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes (e.g., -ed, -s, |I can use common beginnings and endings to help me know what a word means.|
|re-, un-, pre-, -ful, -less) as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word. |(e.g., -ed, -s, re-, un-, pre-, -ful, -less) |
|L.K.5. With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships |I can use a variety of strategies to figure out what words mean. (with |
|and nuances in word meanings. |support) |
|Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense |I can sort words into categories. |
|of the concepts the categories represent. |I can identify antonyms of common verbs and adjectives. This means I can |
|Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by |name the opposite words for common verbs and adjectives. |
|relating them to their opposites (antonyms). |I can make connections between words and their use. |
|Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note |I can act out the meanings of similar action verbs to show that I know the|
|places at school that are colorful). |differences between them. |
|Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general | |
|action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings. | |
|L.K.6. Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and |I can speak using words I hear in conversations. |
|being read to, and responding to texts. | |
| |I can speak using words I hear in books. |
ELA Common Core State Standards and Long-Term Learning Targets
Grade 1
|CCS Standards: Reading - Literature |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RL.1.1. Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. |I can ask questions about details in a literary text. |
| | |
| |I can answer questions about details in a literary text. |
|RL.1.2. Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate |I can retell a story, including important details. |
|understanding of their central message or lesson. | |
| |I can explain the important message or lesson of a story. I can answer |
| |questions about details in a text |
|RL.1.3. Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using |I can describe the characters, setting and major events of a story using |
|key details. |details. |
|RL.1.4. Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest |I can identify feeling and sense words in stories and poems. |
|feelings or appeal to the senses. | |
|RL.1.5. Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books|I can compare and contrast books that tell stories and books that give |
|that give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types. |information. |
|RL.1.6. Identify who is telling the story at various points in a text. |I can identify who is telling the story at different places in a text. |
|RL.1.7. Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its |I can use pictures and details to describe the characters, setting and |
|characters, setting, or events. |events of a story. |
|RL.1.9. Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters |I can compare and contrast things that happen to characters in stories. |
|in stories. | |
|RL.1.10. With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate |With support, I can read first grade literary texts. |
|complexity for grade 1. | |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Informational Text |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RI.1.1. Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. |I can ask questions about details in informational text. |
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| |I can answer questions about details in informational text. |
|RI.1.2. Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. |I can identify the main idea of an informational text. |
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| |I can retell details in an informational text. |
|RI.1.3. Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or |I can describe how two people, events, and/or ideas are connected in |
|pieces of information in a text. |informational texts. |
|RI.1.4. Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning |I can ask questions about unknown words and phrases in informational |
|of words and phrases in a text. |texts. |
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| |I can answer questions about unknown words and phrases in informational |
| |texts. |
|RI.1.5. Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of |I can identify features of informational text. (e.g. headings, tables of |
|contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or |contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons). |
|information in a text. | |
| |I can use text features to find important facts in informational text. |
|RI.1.6. Distinguish between information provided by pictures or other |I can compare and contrast the facts from words and pictures in |
|illustrations and information provided by the words in a text. |informational texts. |
|RI.1.7. Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key |I can use pictures and details to describe the main ideas of informational|
|ideas. |text. |
|RI.1.8. Identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text. |I can identify the author's reasons that support the main idea of an |
| |informational text. |
|RI.1.9. Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on|I can compare and contrast informational texts about the same topic. |
|the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures). | |
|RI.1.10. With prompting and support, read informational texts appropriately|With support, I can read first grade informational texts. |
|complex for grade 1. | |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Foundational Skills |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RF.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of|I can explain how words are organized and used in a text. |
|print. |I can identify the parts of a sentence. |
|Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, | |
|capitalization, ending punctuation). | |
|RF.1.2. Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds |I can use sound patterns to read words. |
|(phonemes). |I can identify long and short vowels in one-syllable words I hear. |
|Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words. |I can say one-syllable words by putting sounds together. |
|Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), |I can say the beginning, middle and end sounds of one- syllable words. |
|including consonant blends. |I can break up one syllable words into their sounds. |
|Isolate and pronounce initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in| |
|spoken single-syllable words. | |
|Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of | |
|individual sounds (phonemes). | |
|RF.1.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in |I can use a variety of strategies to read words. |
|decoding words. |I can match letters and sounds for common consonant teams. (digraph: two |
|Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs (two |letters that make one sound). |
|letters that represent one sound). |I can read one-syllable words that" play fair" |
|Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words. |I can read long vowel words with a silent e. |
|Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel|c. I can read long vowel “team” words. |
|sounds. |I can use vowel sounds to identify the number of syllables in a word. |
|Use knowledge that every syllable must have a vowel sound to determine the |I can read two-syllable words that by breaking the words into syllables. |
|number of syllables in a printed word. |I can read words with endings (ing, ed, s, es). |
|Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words |I can read high frequency words that don't “play fair.” |
|into syllables. | |
|Read words with inflectional endings. | |
|Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. | |
|RF.1.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.|I can read 1st grade level texts accurately and fluently to make meaning. |
|Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding. |I can read 1st grade level texts with purpose. |
|Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and |I can read 1st grade level texts with fluency. |
|expression. |I can use clues in the text to check my accuracy. |
|Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, |c. I can re-read to make sure that what I’m reading makes sense. |
|rereading as necessary. | |
|Standards: Writing |Long-Term Target(s) |
|W.1.1. Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the |I can write an opinion piece (about a book) with a clear topic, support |
|book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the |for my opinion, and closure. |
|opinion, and provide some sense of closure. | |
|W.1.2. Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, |I can write an informational text that has a clear topic. |
|supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure. | |
| |I can include supporting facts about a topic in an informational text. |
| | |
| |I can include an ending to my informational text. |
|W.1.3. Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately |I can sequence at least two events in a story. |
|sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use | |
|temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure. |I can include details that tell what happened in my story. |
| | |
| |I can use transitional words and expressions in my story. |
| | |
| |I can include an ending for my story. |
|W.1.5. With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to |With support from adults, I can use feedback from peers to make my writing|
|questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing|stronger. |
|as needed. | |
| |With support from adults, I can revise my writing by adding details. |
|W.1.6. With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital |With support from adults, I can use digital tools to publish my writing. |
|tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with | |
|peers. | |
|W.1.7. Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a|I can participate in shared research projects. |
|number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence | |
|of instructions). | |
|W.1.8. With guidance and support from adults, recall information from |With support from adults, I can answer questions about things I’ve done or|
|experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a |learned about. |
|question. | |
|CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening |Long-Term Target(s) |
|SL.1.1. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners |I can participate in small and larger group conversations with peers and |
|about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger |adults about 1st grade topics and texts. |
|groups. |a. I can follow our class norms when I participate |
|Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with |in a conversation. |
|care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). |I can build upon what others say when I |
|Build on others’ talk in conversations by responding to the comments of |participate in a conversation. |
|others through multiple exchanges. |I can ask questions so I’m clear about what is |
|Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under |being discussed. |
|discussion. | |
|SL.1.2. Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or |I can ask questions about a text or information that has been read aloud |
|information presented orally or through other media. |or shown to me. |
| | |
| |I can answer questions to show what I know about a text or information |
| |that has been read aloud or shown to me. |
|SL.1.3. Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to |I can ask questions when I am confused or want more information when |
|gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood. |listening to a speaker. |
| | |
| |I can answer questions to show what I know after listening to a speaker. |
|SL.1.4. Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, |I can describe people, places, things, and events with appropriate |
|expressing ideas and feelings clearly. |details. |
|SL.1.5. Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when |I can use drawings or other visual displays to help me express myself. |
|appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings. | |
|SL.1.6. Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation. |I can speak in complete sentences. |
| | |
|CCS Standards: Language |Long-Term Target(s) |
|L.1.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar |I can use grammar conventions to send a clear message to a reader or |
|and usage when writing or speaking. |listener. |
|Print all upper- and lowercase letters. |I can print all upper and lower case letters. |
|Use common, proper, and possessive nouns. |I can use common, proper and possessive nouns in my writing. |
|Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentences (e.g.,|I can write basic sentences that include nouns and matching verbs. |
|He hops; We hop). |I can use pronouns in my writing. (e.g., I, me, my; they, them, their, |
|Use personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns (e.g., I, me, my; they, |anyone, everything) |
|them, their, anyone, everything). |I can use verbs to show past, present, and future. (e.g., Yesterday I |
|Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future (e.g., Yesterday I|walked home; Today I walk home; Tomorrow I will walk home) |
|walked home; Today I walk home; Tomorrow I will walk home). |I can use common adjectives in my writing. |
|Use frequently occurring adjectives. |I can use conjunctions in my writing. (e.g., and, but, or, so, because) |
|Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because). |I can use words that point out a specific noun (e.g. this, that, the). |
|Use determiners (e.g., articles, demonstratives). |I can use common prepositions in my writing. (e.g., during, beyond, |
|Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., during, beyond, toward). |toward) |
|Produce and expand complete simple and compound declarative, interrogative,|I can write complex and compound sentences. |
|imperative, and exclamatory sentences in response to prompts. | |
|L.1.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English |I can use grammar conventions to send a clear message to a reader. |
|capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |I can capitalize dates and names of people. |
|Capitalize dates and names of people. |I can use ending punctuation in sentences. |
|Use end punctuation for sentences. |I can use commas in dates and when writing a list. |
|Use commas in dates and to separate single words in a series. |I can spell grade-level words correctly. |
|Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for |I can use sound patterns to spell words I don't know. |
|frequently occurring irregular words. | |
|Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and | |
|spelling conventions. | |
|L.1.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning |I can use a variety of strategies to determine what word means. |
|words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly |I can use sentence clues to help me determine what a word means. |
|from an array of strategies. |I can use prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of a word |
|Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. |I can identify common root words and their endings. |
|Use frequently occurring affixes as a clue to the meaning of a word. | |
|Identify frequently occurring root words (e.g., look) and their | |
|inflectional forms (e.g., looks, looked, looking). | |
|L.1.5. With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of |With support, I can describe what figurative and complex words and phrases|
|figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings. |mean. |
|Sort words into categories (e.g., colors, clothing) to gain a sense of the |I can sort words into categories. |
|concepts the categories represent. |I can sort words by one or more attributes. |
|Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is|I can identify real-life connection between words and their uses. |
|a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes). |I can tell the difference between similar verbs and adjectives. |
|Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note | |
|places at home that are cozy). | |
|Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, | |
|peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity | |
|(e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the | |
|meanings. | |
|L.1.6. Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and |I can speak using words I hear in conversations. |
|being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently | |
|occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because). |I can speak using words I hear in books. |
ELA Common Core State Standards and Long-Term Learning Targets
Grade 2
|CCS Standards: Reading - Literature |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RL.2.1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, |I can ask questions before, during and after reading that help me |
|and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. |understanding the meaning of a literary text. (e.g.; who, what, where, |
| |when, why, and how) |
| | |
| |I can answer questions during and after reading to show my understanding |
| |of a literary text. |
|RL.2.2. Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse |I can retell a story using important details. |
|cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral. | |
| |I can determine the important message, lesson or moral in a story. |
|RL.2.3. Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and |I can describe how characters in story solve problems and overcome |
|challenges. |challenges. |
|RL.2.4. Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, |I can describe how rhymes, repeated lines, and alliteration supply rhythm |
|rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or |and meaning in songs and poems. |
|song. | |
|RL.2.5. Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how|I can describe the structure of a story. |
|the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action. | |
|RL.2.6. Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, |I can identify different characters' points of view in a story. |
|including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading | |
|dialogue aloud. |I can speak in different voices to match the characters’ dialogue when I |
| |read a story out loud. |
|RL.2.7. Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print |I can use pictures from text to describe a story’s characters, setting and|
|or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or|plot. |
|plot. | |
|RL.2.9. Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., |I can compare and contrast the same story by different authors or from |
|Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures. |different cultures. (e.g., Cinderella stories) |
|RL.2.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including |I can make meaning from 2nd grade stories and poems. |
|stories and poetry, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, | |
|with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. |I can read above-grade literary texts with scaffolding and support. |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Informational Text |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RI.2.1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, |I can ask questions to find information (who, what, where, when, why and |
|and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. |how) in text. |
| | |
| |I can answer questions to show what I learned in an informational text. |
|RI.2.2. Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the |I can identify the main idea of each paragraph in an informational text. |
|focus of specific paragraphs within the text. | |
| |I can identify the main idea of a multi-paragraph informational text. |
|RI.2.3. Describe the connection between a series of historical events, |I can describe the connection between events, ideas or concepts in an |
|scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. |informational text. |
|RI.2.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to |I can find the meaning of words and phrases in 2nd grade informational |
|a grade 2 topic or subject area. |texts. |
|RI.2.5. Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, |I can use text features (bold, captions, subheadings, glossaries, indexes,|
|subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key |icons) to efficiently find facts in informational texts. |
|facts or information in a text efficiently. | |
|RI.2.6. Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author |I can identify the main idea of an informational text. |
|wants to answer, explain, or describe. | |
|RI.2.7. Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine |I can explain how images help a reader make meaning from informational |
|works) contribute to and clarify a text. |texts. (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) |
|RI.2.8. Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a |I can describe how reasons (details) support an author’s facts. |
|text. | |
|RI.2.9. Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two |I can compare and contrast the most important points in two texts on the |
|texts on the same topic. |same topic. |
|RI.2.10. By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, |I can make meaning from 2nd grade informational texts. |
|including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the | |
|grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at|I can read above-grade informational texts with scaffolding and support. |
|the high end of the range. | |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Foundational Skills |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RF.2.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in |I can use a variety of strategies to read words. |
|decoding words. |I can identify long and short vowels in one-syllable words. |
|Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled |I can match letters and sounds for common vowel teams. |
|one-syllable words. |I can read two-syllable words with long vowels. |
|Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams. |I can read words with prefixes and suffixes. |
|Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels. |I can read words that sound the way they are spelled, even when they don’t|
|Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes. |follow a normal pattern. |
|Identify words with inconsistent but common spelling-sound correspondences.|I can read high frequency words that don’t “play fair.” |
|Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. | |
|RF.2.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.|I can read 2nd grade level texts accurately and fluently to make meaning. |
|Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding. |I can read 2nd grade level texts with purpose. |
|Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and |I can read 2nd grade level texts with fluency. |
|expression. |I can use clues in the text to check my accuracy. |
|Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, |c. I can re-read to make sure that what I’m reading makes sense. |
|rereading as necessary. | |
|Standards: Writing |Long-Term Target(s) |
|W.2.1. Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they |I can write an opinion piece with a clear topic. |
|are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the | |
|opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion |I can include reasons that support my opinion. |
|and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section. | |
| |I can use linking words to connect my opinion and reasons. |
|W.2.2. Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic,|I can write an informative/explanatory text that has a clear topic. |
|use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding | |
|statement or section. |I can include supporting facts about a topic in an informative/explanatory|
| |text. |
| | |
| |I can construct a closure on the topic of an informative/explanatory text.|
|W.2.3. Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or |I can write a story that has a clear sequence of events. |
|short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, | |
|and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense|I can include details that tell what happened in my story. |
|of closure. | |
| |I can use transitional words and expressions in my story. |
| | |
| |I can close my story. |
|W.2.5. With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic |With support, I can strengthen my writing through revising. |
|and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing. | |
| |With support, I can strengthen my writing through editing. |
|W.2.6. With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital |With support, I can use digital tools to publish my writing. |
|tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with | |
|peers. | |
|W.2.7. Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a |I can participate in shared research projects. |
|number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science | |
|observations). | |
|W.2.8. Recall information from experiences or gather information from |I can answer questions about things I’ve done or learned about. |
|provided sources to answer a question. | |
|CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening |Long-Term Target(s) |
|SL.2.1. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners |I can participate in small and larger group conversations with peers and |
|about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger |adults about 2nd grade topics and texts. |
|groups. |I can follow our class norms when I participate in a conversation. |
|Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in |I can build upon what others say when I participate in a conversation. |
|respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time |I can ask questions so I’m clear about what is being discussed. |
|about the topics and texts under discussion). | |
|Build on others’ talk in conversations by linking their comments to the | |
|remarks of others. | |
|Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics | |
|and texts under discussion. | |
|SL.2.2. Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or |I can describe key ideas or details about a text or information that has |
|information presented orally or through other media. |been read aloud or shown to me. |
|SL.2.3. Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to |I can ask questions when I am confused, to learn new things or to deepen |
|clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen |my understanding of a topic when listening to a speaker. |
|understanding of a topic or issue. | |
| |I can answer questions to show what I know when listening to a speaker. |
|SL.2.4. Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and |I can tell a story or describe an experience using facts and details. |
|relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences. | |
| |I can speak clearly and use full sentences to tell a story or describe an |
| |experience. |
|SL.2.5. Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other |I can create a recording of a story or poem. |
|visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to | |
|clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings. |I can use drawings or other visual displays to support what I say. |
|SL.2.6. Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation |I can speak in complete sentences. |
|in order to provide requested detail or clarification. | |
|CCS Standards: Language |Long-Term Target(s) |
|L.2.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar |I can use grammar conventions to send a clear message to a reader or |
|and usage when writing or speaking. |listener. |
|Use collective nouns (e.g., group). |I can use collective nouns. (e.g., group) |
|Form and use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns (e.g., feet, |I can use irregular plural nouns. (e.g., feet, children, teeth, mice, |
|children, teeth, mice, fish). |fish) |
|Use reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves). |I can use reflexive pronouns. (e.g., myself, ourselves) |
|Form and use the past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs |I can use the past tense of irregular verbs. (e.g., sat, hid, told) |
|(e.g., sat, hid, told). |I can use adjectives to describe nouns. |
|Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to|e. I can use adverbs to describe actions. |
|be modified. |I can create, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound |
|Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences |sentences. |
|(e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The | |
|action movie was watched by the little boy). | |
|L.2.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English |I can use conventions to send a clear message to my reader. |
|capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |I can capitalize holidays, product names, and geographic names. |
|Capitalize holidays, product names, and geographic names. |I can use commas in greetings and closings of letters. |
|Use commas in greetings and closings of letters. |I can use apostrophes to form contractions and possessives. |
|Use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring |I can use spelling patterns to spell words correctly. |
|possessives. |I can use resources to check and correct my spelling. |
|Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage → | |
|badge; boy → boil). | |
|Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to| |
|check and correct spellings. | |
|L.2.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, |I can express myself using language correctly. |
|speaking, reading, or listening. | |
|Compare formal and informal uses of English. |I can compare formal and informal language. |
|L.2.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning |I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of a word. |
|words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly |I can use sentence clues to help me to determine what a word means. |
|from an array of strategies. |I can use common prefixes to help me determine what a word means. |
|Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. |I can use root words to determine what a word means. (e.g., addition, |
|Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known prefix is added |additional) |
|to a known word (e.g., happy/unhappy, tell/retell). |I can predict the meaning of compound words by knowing the meaning of the |
|Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the |individual words. (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, |
|same root (e.g., addition, additional). |notebook, bookmark) |
|Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of |I can use resource materials (glossaries and dictionaries) to help me |
|compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook,|determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases. |
|bookmark). | |
|Use glossaries and beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to | |
|determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases. | |
|L.2.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships|I can describe what figurative words mean. |
|and nuances in word meanings. |I can identify real-life connections between words and their uses. |
|Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe |(e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy) |
|foods that are spicy or juicy). |I can identify synonyms. |
|Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, | |
|throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, | |
|scrawny). | |
|L.2.6. Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and |I can speak using words I hear in conversations. |
|being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and | |
|adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy). |I can speak using words I hear in books. |
ELA Common Core State Standards and Long-Term Learning Targets
Grade 3
|CCS Standards: Reading - Literature |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RL.3.1. Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, |I can ask questions to deepen my understanding of a literary text. |
|referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. | |
| |I can answer questions using specific details from literary text. |
|RL.3.2. Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse |I can retell a story using key details from the text. |
|cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is| |
|conveyed through key details in the text. |I can identify the main message or lesson of a story using key details |
| |from the text. |
|RL.3.3. Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or |I can describe the characters in a story (traits, motivations, |
|feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events. |feelings). |
| | |
| |I can explain how a character's actions contribute to the events in the|
| |story. |
|RL.3.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, |I can determine the meaning of words using clues from the story. |
|distinguishing literal from nonliteral language. | |
| |I can identify literal and nonliteral language in a story. |
|RL.3.5. Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking |I can use literary terms to describe parts of a story or poem (e.g., |
|about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each|chapter, scene stanza). |
|successive part builds on earlier sections. | |
| |I can describe how parts of a story build on one another. |
|RL.3.6. Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those |I can distinguish between a narrator or character's point of view and |
|of the characters. |my own. |
|RL.3.7. Explain how specific aspects of a text’s illustrations contribute to |I can explain how an illustration contributes to the story (e.g., mood,|
|what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects |tone, character, setting). |
|of a character or setting). | |
|RL.3.9. Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written|I can compare and contrast stories (themes, setting, plots) of stories |
|by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a |by the same author (e.g. series books). |
|series). | |
|RL.3.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including |I can read grade-level literacy texts proficiently and independently. |
|stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 2–3 text complexity | |
|band independently and proficiently. | |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Informational Text |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RI.3.1. Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, |I can ask questions to deepen my understanding of informational text. |
|referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. | |
| |I can answer questions using specific details from informational text. |
|RI.3.2. Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain |I can determine the main idea of an informational text. |
|how they support the main idea. | |
| |I can retell key ideas from an informational text. |
|RI.3.3. Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, |I can describe how events, ideas, or concepts in an informational text |
|scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using|are related. |
|language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect. | |
| |I can describe steps in a procedure, in the order they should happen. |
|RI.3.4. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and|I can determine the meaning of unknown words in informational text. |
|phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area. | |
|RI.3.5. Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, |I can use text features to locate information efficiently. |
|hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently. | |
|RI.3.6. Distinguish their own point of view from that of the author of a text. |I can distinguish between my point of view and the author's point of |
| |view. |
|RI.3.7. Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and|I can use information from illustrations (maps, photographs) to |
|the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, |understand informational texts. |
|when, why, and how key events occur). | |
| |I can use information from the words to understand informational texts.|
|RI.3.8. Describe the logical connection between particular sentences and |I can make connections between specific sentences and paragraphs and |
|paragraphs in a text (e.g., comparison, cause/effect, first/second/third in a |the overall text. (e.g., comparison, cause/effect, first/second/third |
|sequence). |in a sequence) |
|RI.3.9. Compare and contrast the most important points and key details |I can compare and contrast the main ideas and key details in two texts |
|presented in two texts on the same topic. |on the same topic. |
|RI.3.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, |I can read grade-level informational texts proficiently and |
|including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end|independently. |
|of the grades 2–3 text complexity band independently and proficiently. | |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Foundational Skills |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RF.3.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding|I can use a variety of strategies to read words. |
|words. |I can identify the meaning of common prefixes and suffixes. |
|Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational |I can read words with common suffixes. |
|suffixes. |I can read words with more than one syllable. |
|Decode words with common Latin suffixes. |I can read high-frequency words that don’t “play fair.” |
|Decode multi-syllable words. | |
|Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. | |
|RF.3.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. |I can read 3rd grade level texts accurately and fluently to make |
|Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding. |meaning. |
|Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and |I can read 3rd grade level texts with purpose. |
|expression. |I can read 3rd grade level texts with fluency. |
|Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, |I can use clues in the text to check my accuracy. |
|rereading as necessary. |c. I can re-read to make sure that what I’m |
| |reading makes sense. |
|Standards: Writing |Long-Term Target(s) |
|W.3.1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with|I can write an opinion piece that supports a point of view with |
|reasons. |reasons. . |
|Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and |I can introduce the topic of my opinion piece. |
|create an organizational structure that lists reasons. |a. I can create an organizational structure that |
|Provide reasons that support the opinion. |lists reasons for my opinion. |
|Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to|I can identify reasons that support my opinion. |
|connect opinion and reasons. |I can use linking words to connect my opinion and reasons. |
|Provide a concluding statement or section. |I can construct a concluding statement or section for my opinion piece.|
|W.3.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas |I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey ideas and |
|and information clearly. |information clearly. |
|Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations|I can write an informative/explanatory text that has a clear topic. |
|when useful to aiding comprehension. |a. I can group supporting facts together about a |
|Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. |topic in an informative/explanatory text using |
|Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect |both text and illustrations. |
|ideas within categories of information. |I can develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. |
|Provide a concluding statement or section. |I can use linking words and phrases to connect ideas within categories |
| |of information. (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) |
| |I can construct a closure on the topic of an informative/explanatory |
| |text. |
|W.3.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using|I can craft narrative texts about real or imagined experiences or |
|effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. |events. |
|Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an |a. I can establish a situation. |
|event sequence that unfolds naturally. |I can introduce the narrator and/or characters of my narrative. |
|Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop |a. I can organize events in an order that makes |
|experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations. |sense in my narrative. |
|Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order. |I can use dialogue to show the actions, thoughts and feelings of my |
|Provide a sense of closure. |characters. |
| |b. I can use descriptive words to show the |
| |actions, thoughts and feelings of my characters. |
| |I can use transitional words and expressions to show passage of time in|
| |a narrative text. |
| |I can write a conclusion to my narrative. |
|W.3.4. With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the |With support from adults, I can produce writing that is appropriate to |
|development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose. |task and purpose. (with support) |
|(Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 | |
|above.) | |
|W.3.5. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen |With support from peers and adults, I can a the writing process to |
|writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. |plan, revise and edit my writing. |
| | |
|W.3.6. With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and |With support from adults, I can use technology to publish a piece of |
|publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and |writing. |
|collaborate with others. | |
| |I can use technology to collaborate with others on a piece of writing. |
|W.3.7. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic. |I can conduct a research project to become knowledgeable about a topic.|
|W.3.8. Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and|I can recall information from experiences. |
|digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided | |
|categories. |I can document what I learn about a topic by taking notes. |
| | |
| |I can sort evidence into provided categories. |
|W.3.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, |I can adjust my writing practices for different time frames, tasks, |
|reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or|purposes, and audiences. |
|two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. | |
|CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening |Long-Term Target(s) |
|SL.3.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one,|I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about 3rd|
|in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, |grade topics and texts. |
|building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. | |
|Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; |I can express my own ideas clearly during discussions. |
|explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic| |
|to explore ideas under discussion. |I can build on other’s ideas during discussions. |
|Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful| |
|ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics |I can prepare myself to participate in discussions. |
|and texts under discussion). |a. I can draw on information to explore the |
|Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, |ideas in a discussion. |
|and link their comments to the remarks of others. |I can follow our class norms when I participate in a conversation. |
|Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion. |I can ask questions so I’m clear about what is being discussed. |
| |c. I can ask questions that are on the topic |
| |being discussed. |
| |c. I can connect my questions to what others |
| |say. |
| |I can explain what I understand about the topic being discussed. |
|SL.3.2. Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or|I can determine the main idea and supporting details in text that is |
|information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, |read aloud to me. |
|quantitatively, and orally. | |
| |I can determine the main idea and supporting details of information |
| |that is presented in visual media and/or numbers. |
|SL.3.3. Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering |I can ask questions when I am confused about what a speaker is saying. |
|appropriate elaboration and detail. | |
| |I can answer questions to show what I know when listening to a speaker.|
|SL.3.4. Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with |I can use facts and details to tell about a story or experience. |
|appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an | |
|understandable pace. |I can speak clearly and at an understandable pace. |
|SL.3.5. Create engaging audio recordings of stories or poems that demonstrate |I can demonstrate fluency when reading stories or poems for an audio |
|fluid reading at an understandable pace; add visual displays when appropriate |recording. |
|to emphasize or enhance certain facts or details. | |
| |I can use drawings or other visual displays to support what I say. |
|SL.3.6. Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in |I can speak in complete sentences with appropriate detail. |
|order to provide requested detail or clarification. | |
|CCS Standards: Language |Long-Term Target(s) |
|L.3.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and |I can use grammar conventions to send a clear message to a reader or |
|usage when writing or speaking. |listener. |
|Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in |I can explain the functions of (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and|
|general and their functions in particular sentences. |adverbs). |
|Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns. |I can use regular and irregular plural nouns. |
|Use abstract nouns (e.g., childhood). |I can use abstract nouns. (e.g., childhood) |
|Form and use regular and irregular verbs. |I can use regular and irregular verbs. |
|Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I will walk) verb tenses. |I can use simple verb tenses. (e.g., I walked; I walk; I will walk) |
|Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.* |I can make subjects and verbs agree in my writing. |
|Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and choose |f. I can make pronouns and antecedents agree |
|between them depending on what is to be modified. |in my writing. |
|Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. |I can use adjectives to describe nouns. |
|Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences. |g. I can use adverbs to describe actions. |
| |I can use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. |
| |I can write simple, complex and compound sentences. |
|L.3.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English |I can use conventions to send a clear message to my reader. |
|capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |I can capitalize appropriate words in titles. |
|Capitalize appropriate words in titles. |I can use commas in addresses. |
|Use commas in addresses. |I can use commas and quotation marks in dialogue. |
|Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue. |I can use possessives in my writing. |
|Form and use possessives. |I can spell words that have suffixes added to base words correctly. |
|Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for |I can use spelling patterns to spell words correctly. |
|adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness). |I can use resources to check and correct my spelling. |
|Use spelling patterns and generalizations (e.g., word families, position-based | |
|spellings, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts) in writing | |
|words. | |
|Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to | |
|check and correct spellings. | |
|L.3.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, |I can express ideas using carefully chosen words. |
|reading, or listening. | |
|Choose words and phrases for effect.* |I can compare how people use language when they write versus when they |
|Recognize and observe differences between the conventions of spoken and written|talk. |
|standard English. | |
|L.3.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word |I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of words and|
|and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a |phrases. |
|range of strategies. |I can use what the sentence says to help me to determine what a word or|
|Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. |phrase means. |
|Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a |I can use common prefixes to help me determine what a word means. |
|known word (e.g., agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, |(e.g., agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, |
|care/careless, heat/preheat). |care/careless, heat/preheat) |
|Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same|I can use the meaning of root words to help me determine the meaning of|
|root (e.g., company, companion). |new words with the same root. (e.g., company, companion) |
|Use glossaries or beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine |I can use resource materials (glossaries and dictionaries) to help me |
|or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases. |determine the meaning of key words and phrases. |
|L.3.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and|I can analyze figurative language, word relationships, and slight |
|nuances in word meanings. |differences in word meanings. |
|Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context|I can describe the difference between literal and non-literal meaning |
|(e.g., take steps). |of words and phrases in context. (e.g., take steps) |
|Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe |I can identify real-life connections between words and their uses. |
|people who are friendly or helpful). |(e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful) |
|Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind |I can tell the difference between related words. (e.g., knew, believed,|
|or degrees of certainty (e.g., knew, believed, suspected, heard, wondered). |suspected, heard, wondered) |
|L.3.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general |I can accurately use 3rd grade academic vocabulary to express my ideas.|
|academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal | |
|spatial and temporal relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we went | |
|looking for them). | |
ELA Common Core State Standards and Long-Term Learning Targets
Grade 4
|CCS Standards: Reading - Literature |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RL.4.1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text |I can explain what a text says using specific details from the text. |
|says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. | |
| |I can make inferences using specific details from text. |
|RL.4.2. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; |I can determine the theme of a story, drama, or poem. |
|summarize the text. | |
| |I can summarize a story, drama, or poem. |
|RL.4.3. Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, |I can describe a story's character, setting, or events using specific |
|drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, |details from the text. |
|or actions). | |
|RL.4.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, |I can determine word meaning in a text. |
|including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g.,| |
|Herculean). |I can identify word meaning alluding from classic mythology. |
|RL.4.5. Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to|I can use literary terms to describe parts of a story, poem, or drama |
|the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (e.g., |(e.g., verse, rhythm, meter, casts of characters, settings, |
|casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when |descriptions, dialogue, stage directions). |
|writing or speaking about a text. | |
| |I can describe the differences in structure of poems, drama and prose. |
|RL.4.6. Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are|I can compare and contrast different narrators’ points of view. |
|narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations. | |
|RL.4.7. Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or |I can make connections between a text and the text's visuals. |
|oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific| |
|descriptions and directions in the text. | |
|RL.4.9. Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., |I can compare how similar ideas and stories are portrayed between |
|opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in |different cultures. |
|stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures. | |
|RL.4.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including |I can read grade-level literary texts proficiently and independently. |
|stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band | |
|proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. |I can read above-grade literary texts with scaffolding and support. |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Informational Text |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RI.4.1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text |I can explain what a text says using specific details from the text. |
|says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. | |
| |I can make inferences using specific details from the text. |
|RI.4.2. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by |I can determine the main idea using specific details from the text. |
|key details; summarize the text. | |
| |I can summarize informational or persuasive text. |
|RI.4.3. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, |I can explain the main points in a historical, scientific, or technical|
|scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on |text, using specific details in the text. |
|specific information in the text. | |
|RI.4.4. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or |I can determine the meaning of academic words or phrases in an |
|phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area. |informational text. |
| | |
| |I can determine the meaning of content words or phrases in an |
| |informational text. |
|RI.4.5. Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, |I can describe the organizational structure in informational or |
|cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a|persuasive text (chronology, comparison, cause/effect, |
|text or part of a text. |problem/solution). |
|RI.4.6. Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same |I can compare and contrast a first-hand and second-hand account of the |
|event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.|same event or topic. |
|RI.4.7. Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively |I can interpret information presented through charts, graphs, |
|(e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive |timelines, or websites. |
|elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an | |
|understanding of the text in which it appears. |I can explain how visual or graphic information helps me understand the|
| |text around it. |
|RI.4.8. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular |I can explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support |
|points in a text. |particular points in a text. |
|RI.4.9. Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to |I can accurately synthesize information from two texts on the same |
|write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. |topic. |
| | |
|RI.4.10. By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including|I can read grade-level informational texts proficiently and |
|history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text |independently. |
|complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the| |
|range. |I can read above-grade informational texts with scaffolding and |
| |support. |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Foundational Skills |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RF.4.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding|I can use a variety of strategies to read words. |
|words. | |
|Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication | |
|patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately | |
|unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context. | |
|RF.4.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. |I can read 4th grade level texts accurately and fluently to make |
|Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding. |meaning. |
|Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and |I can read 4th grade level texts with purpose. |
|expression. |I can read 4th grade level texts with fluency. |
|Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, |I can use clues in the text to check my accuracy. |
|rereading as necessary. |c. I can re-read to make sure that what I’m |
| |reading makes sense. |
|Standards: Writing |Long-Term Target(s) |
|W.4.1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with|I can write an opinion piece that supports a point of view with reasons|
|reasons and information. |and information. |
|Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an |I can introduce the topic of my opinion piece. |
|organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the |a. I can create an organizational structure in |
|writer’s purpose. |which I group together related ideas. |
|Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. |I can identify reasons that support my opinion. |
|Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order |I can use linking words to connect my opinion and reasons. |
|to, in addition). |I can construct a concluding statement or section for my opinion piece.|
|Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. | |
|W.4.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas |I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey ideas and |
|and information clearly. |information clearly. |
|Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and |I can introduce a topic clearly. |
|sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia |a. I can group supporting facts together about a |
|when useful to aiding comprehension. |topic in an informative/explanatory text |
|Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or |a. I can use text, formatting, illustrations, and |
|other information and examples related to the topic. |multi-media to support my topic. |
|Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases |I can develop the topic with facts, definitions, details, and |
|(e.g., another, for example, also, because). |quotations. |
|Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain |I can use linking words and phrases to connect ideas within categories |
|the topic. |of information. (e.g., another, for example, also, because) |
|Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or |I can use precise, content-specific language/vocabulary to inform or |
|explanation presented. |explain about a topic. |
| |I can construct a concluding statement or section of an |
| |informative/explanatory text. |
|W.4.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using|I can write narrative text about real or imagined experiences or |
|effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. |events. |
|Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or|a. I can establish a situation. |
|characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. |a. I can introduce the narrator and/or characters of my narrative. |
|Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the |a. I can organize events in an order that makes |
|responses of characters to situations. |sense in my narrative. |
|Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of |I can use dialogue and descriptions to show the actions, thoughts and |
|events. |feelings of my characters. |
|Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and |I can use transitional words and phrases to show the sequence of events|
|events precisely. |in a narrative text. |
|Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. |I can use sensory details to describe experiences and events precisely.|
| |I can write a conclusion to my narrative. |
|W.4.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and |I can produce writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and |
|organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. |audience. |
|W.4.5. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen |With support from peers and adults, I can use the writing process to |
|writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. |produce clear and coherent writing (with support). |
|W.4.6. With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including |With support, I can use technology to publish a piece of writing. |
|the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and | |
|collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills |I can use technology to collaborate with others to produce a piece of |
|to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. |writing. |
| | |
| |I can type at least one page of writing in a single setting. |
|W.4.7. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through |I can conduct a research project to become knowledgeable about a topic.|
|investigation of different aspects of a topic. | |
|W.4.8. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant |I can recall information that is important to a topic. |
|information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize | |
|information, and provide a list of sources. |I can document what I learn about a topic by taking notes. |
| | |
| |I can sort my notes into categories. |
| | |
| |I can provide a list of sources I used to gather information. |
|W.4.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, |I can choose evidence from literary or informational texts to support |
|reflection, and research. |analysis, reflection and research. |
|Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Describe in depth a |(e.g., “Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or |
|character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details |drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., a character’s |
|in the text [e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions].”). |thoughts, words, or actions].”). |
|Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an |(e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support |
|author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). |particular points in a text”). |
|W.4.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, |I can adjust my writing practices for different time frames, tasks, |
|reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or|purposes, and audiences. |
|two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. | |
|CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening |Long-Term Target(s) |
|SL.4.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one,|I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about 4th|
|in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, |grade topics and texts. |
|building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. | |
|Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; |I can express my own ideas clearly during discussions. |
|explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic| |
|to explore ideas under discussion. |I can build on other’s ideas during discussions. |
|Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. | |
|Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, | |
|and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of |I can prepare myself to participate in discussions. |
|others. |a. I can draw on information to explore ideas in |
|Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in|the discussion. |
|light of the discussion. |I can follow our class norms when I participate in a conversation. |
| |I can ask questions that are on the topic being discussed. |
| |c. I can answer questions about the topic being |
| |discussed. |
| |c. I can connect my questions and responses to |
| |what others say. |
| |After a discussion, I can explain what I understand about the topic |
| |being discussed. |
|SL.4.2. Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in |I can paraphrase portions of a text that is read aloud to me. |
|diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. | |
| |I can paraphrase information that is presented in visual media and/or |
| |numbers. |
|SL.4.3. Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support |I can identify the reason a speaker provides to support a particular |
|particular points. |point. |
| | |
| |I can identify evidence a speaker provides to support particular |
| |points. |
|SL.4.4. Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an|I can report on a topic or text using organized facts and details. |
|organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to | |
|support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. |I can speak clearly and at an understandable pace. |
|SL.4.5. Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when |I can add audio or visual support to a presentation in order to enhance|
|appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. |main ideas or themes. |
|SL.4.6. Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., |I use formal English when appropriate. |
|presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g.,| |
|small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and | |
|situation. | |
|CCS Standards: Language |Long-Term Target(s) |
|L.4.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and |I can use grammar conventions to send a clear message to a reader or |
|usage when writing or speaking. |listener. |
|Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs |I can use relative pronouns. (e.g.; who, whose, whom, which, that) |
|(where, when, why). |a. I can use relative adverbs. (e.g.; where, when, |
|Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be |why) |
|walking) verb tenses. |I can use progressive verb tenses. (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; |
|Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions. |I will be walking) |
|Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a |I can use ‘can’, ‘may’, and ‘must’ correctly.” |
|small red bag rather than a red small bag). |I can use conventional patterns to order adjectives within sentences. |
|Form and use prepositional phrases. |(e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag) |
|Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments |I can use prepositional phrases. |
|and run-ons.* |I can write complete sentences. |
|Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).* |f. I can recognize fragmented and run-on |
| |sentences. |
| |I can correctly use homophones. (e.g., to, too, two; there, their) |
|L.4.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English |I can use conventions to send a clear message to my reader. |
|capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |I can use correct capitalization in my writing. |
|Use correct capitalization. |I can use commas and quotation marks to identify speech and quotations |
|Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a |from a text. |
|text. |I can use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound |
|Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. |sentence. |
|Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. |I can spell grade-appropriate words correctly. |
| |d. I can use resources to check and correct my |
| |spelling. |
|L.4.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, |I can express ideas using carefully chosen words. |
|reading, or listening. | |
|Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.* |I can choose punctuation for effect in my writing. |
|Choose punctuation for effect.* | |
|Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting |I use formal English when appropriate. |
|ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., | |
|small-group discussion). | |
|L.4.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words |I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of words and|
|and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a |phrases. |
|range of strategies. |I can use context to help me to determine what a word or phrase means. |
|Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to|I can use common affixes and roots as clues to help me determine what a|
|the meaning of a word or phrase. |word means. (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph) |
|Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the|I can use resource materials (glossaries, dictionaries, thesauruses) to|
|meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph). |help me determine the pronunciation and meaning of key words and |
|Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both|phrases. |
|print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the | |
|precise meaning of key words and phrases. | |
|L.4.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, |I can analyze figurative language, word relationships, and slight |
|and nuances in word meanings. |differences in word meanings. |
|Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a |I can explain the meaning of simple similes in context. |
|picture) in context. |a. I can explain the meaning of simple |
|Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. |metaphors in context. |
|Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites |I can explain the meaning of common idioms. |
|(antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). |b. I can explain the meaning of common |
| |adages. |
| |b. I can explain the meaning of common |
| |proverbs. |
| |I can name synonyms and antonyms for vocabulary words. |
|L.4.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and |I can accurately use 4th grade academic vocabulary to express my ideas.|
|domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions,| |
|emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are | |
|basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when | |
|discussing animal preservation). | |
ELA Common Core State Standards and Long-Term Learning Targets
Grade 5
|CCS Standards: Reading - Literature |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RL.5.1. Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says |I can explain what a text says using quotes from the text. |
|explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. | |
| |I can make inferences using quotes from text. |
|RL.5.2. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, |I can determine a theme based on details in a literary text. |
|including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the | |
|speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. |I can summarize a literary text. |
| | |
|RL.5.3. Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a |I can compare and contrast literary elements using details from the |
|story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters |text (two or more characters' points of view, settings, events). |
|interact). | |
|RL.5.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, |I can determine the meaning of literal and figurative language |
|including figurative language such as metaphors and similes. |(metaphors and similes) in text. |
|RL.5.5. Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to |I can explain how a series of chapters, scenes of stanzas fit together |
|provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem. |to create a larger literary text. |
|RL.5.6. Describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how |I can describe how a narrator's point of view influences the |
|events are described. |description of events. |
|RL.5.7. Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, |I can analyze how visual and multimedia elements add to the meaning, |
|tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of |tone or beauty of literary text. |
|fiction, folktale, myth, poem). | |
|RL.5.9. Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and |I can compare and contrast stories in the same genre for approach to |
|adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics. |theme and topic. |
|RL.5.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including |I can read grade-level literary texts proficiently and independently. |
|stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 4–5 text complexity | |
|band independently and proficiently. | |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Informational Text |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RI.5.1. Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says |I can explain what a text says using quotes from the text. |
|explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. | |
| |I can make inferences using quotes from the text. |
|RI.5.2. Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are |I can determine the main idea(s) of an informational text based on key |
|supported by key details; summarize the text. |details. |
| | |
| |I can summarize an informational text. |
|RI.5.3. Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more |I can explain important relationships between people, events, and ideas|
|individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or |in a historical, scientific, or technical text using specific details |
|technical text based on specific information in the text. |in the text. |
|RI.5.4. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and|I can determine the meaning of academic words or phrases in an |
|phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area. |informational text. |
| | |
| |I can determine the meaning of content words or phrases in an |
| |informational text. |
|RI.5.5. Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, |I can compare and contrast the organizational structure of different |
|comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or |informational texts. |
|information in two or more texts. | |
|RI.5.6. Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important |I can compare and contrast multiple accounts of the same event or |
|similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. |topic. |
|RI.5.7. Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, |I can locate an answer or solve a problem efficiently, drawing from |
|demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve|multiple informational sources. |
|a problem efficiently. | |
|RI.5.8. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular |I can explain how authors use evidence and reasons to support their |
|points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which |points in informational texts. |
|point(s). | |
|RI.5.9. Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to |I can accurately synthesize information from multiple texts on the same|
|write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. |topic. |
|RI.5.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, |I can read grade-level informational texts proficiently and |
|including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end|independently. |
|of the grades 4–5 text complexity band independently and proficiently. | |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Foundational Skills |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RF.5.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding|I can use a variety of strategies to read words. |
|words. | |
|Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication | |
|patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately | |
|unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context. | |
|RF.5.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. |I can read 5th grade level texts accurately and fluently to make |
|Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding. |meaning. |
|Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and |I can read 5th grade texts with purpose and understanding. |
|expression. |I can read 5th grade texts with fluency. |
|Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, |I can use clues in the text to check my accuracy. |
|rereading as necessary. |c. I can re-read to make sure that what I’m |
| |reading makes sense. |
|Standards: Writing |Long-Term Target(s) |
|W.5.1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with|I can write an opinion piece that supports a point of view with reasons|
|reasons and information. |and information. |
|Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an |I can introduce the topic of my opinion piece. |
|organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the |a. I can create an organizational structure in |
|writer’s purpose. |which I group together related ideas. |
|Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. |I can identify reasons that support my opinion. |
|Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently,|I can use linking words to connect my opinion and reasons. |
|specifically). |I can construct a concluding statement or section for my opinion piece.|
|Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. | |
|W.5.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas |I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey ideas and |
|and information clearly. |information clearly. |
|Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group |I can introduce a topic clearly. |
|related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), |a. I can group supporting facts together about a |
|illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. |topic in an informative/explanatory text |
|Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or |a. I can use text, formatting, illustrations, and |
|other information and examples related to the topic. |multi-media to support my topic. |
|Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, |I can develop the topic with facts, definitions, details, and |
|and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially). |quotations. |
|Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain |I can use linking words and phrases to connect ideas within categories |
|the topic. |of information. (e.g., in contrast, especially) |
|Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or |I can use precise, content-specific vocabulary to inform or explain |
|explanation presented. |about a topic. |
| |I can construct a concluding statement or section of an |
| |informative/explanatory text. |
|W.5.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using|I can write narrative texts about real or imagined experiences using |
|effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. |descriptive details and clearly sequenced events. |
|Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or|I can establish a situation. |
|characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. |a. I can introduce the narrator and/or |
|Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop|characters of my narrative. |
|experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. |a. I can organize events in an order that makes |
|Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the |sense in my narrative. |
|sequence of events. |I can show the actions, thoughts and feelings of my characters through |
|Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and |dialogue, description, and careful pacing. |
|events precisely. |I can use transitional words, phrases and clauses to show the order of |
|Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. |events in a narrative text. |
| |I can use sensory details to describe experiences and events precisely.|
| |I can write a conclusion to my narrative. |
|W.5.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and |I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, |
|organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. |purpose, and audience. |
|W.5.5. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen |With support from peers and adults, I can use a writing process to |
|writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new |produce clear and coherent writing. |
|approach. | |
|W.5.6. With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including |With support from adults, I can use technology to publish a piece of |
|the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and |writing. |
|collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills | |
|to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting. |I can use technology to collaborate with others to produce a piece of |
| |writing. |
| | |
| |I can use type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting. |
|W.5.7. Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build |I can build knowledge about multiple aspects of a topic by conducting |
|knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. |research. |
| | |
| |I can use several sources to build my knowledge about a topic. |
|W.5.8. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant |I can recall information that is important to a topic. |
|information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information| |
|in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources. |I can document what I learn about a topic by taking notes. |
| | |
| |I can summarize or paraphrase information in my notes and in finished |
| |work. |
| | |
| |I can provide a list of sources I used to gather information. |
|W.5.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, |I can choose evidence from literary or informational texts to support |
|reflection, and research. |analysis, reflection and research. |
|Apply grade 5 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast two |(e.g., “Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or |
|or more characters, settings, or events in a story or a drama, drawing on |events in a story or a drama, drawing on specific details in the text |
|specific details in the text [e.g., how characters interact]”). |[e.g., how characters interact]”) |
|Apply grade 5 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an |(e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support |
|author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, |particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence |
|identifying which reasons and evidence support which point[s]”). |support which point[s]”) |
|W.5.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, |I can adjust my writing practices for different time frames, tasks, |
|reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or|purposes, and audiences. |
|two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. | |
|CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening |Long-Term Target(s) |
|SL.5.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one,|I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about 5th|
|in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, |grade topics and texts. |
|building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. | |
|Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; |I can express my own ideas clearly during discussions. |
|explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic| |
|to explore ideas under discussion. |I can build on other’s ideas during discussions. |
|Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. | |
|Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to |I can prepare myself to participate in discussions. |
|the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others. |a. I can draw on information to explore ideas in |
|Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and|the discussion. |
|knowledge gained from the discussions. |I can follow our class norms when I participate in a conversation. |
| |I can ask questions that are on the topic being discussed. |
| |c. I can connect my questions and responses to what others say. |
| |After a discussion, I can explain key ideas about the topic being |
| |discussed. |
|SL.5.2. Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse|I can summarize text that is read aloud to me. |
|media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. | |
| |I can summarize information that is presented in visual media and/or |
| |numbers. |
|SL.5.3. Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is |I can summarize the points a speaker provides. |
|supported by reasons and evidence. | |
| |I can explain how the evidence a speaker provides supports the points |
| |they’re trying to make. |
|SL.5.4. Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas |I can report on a topic or text using organized facts and details. |
|logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to | |
|support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. |I can speak clearly and at an understandable pace. |
|SL.5.5. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual |I can include multimedia components or visual support to a presentation|
|displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main |in order to enhance main ideas or themes. |
|ideas or themes. | |
|SL.5.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English |I can adapt my speech for a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal|
|when appropriate to task and situation. |English when appropriate. |
|CCS Standards: Language |Long-Term Target(s) |
|L.5.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and |I can use grammar conventions to send a clear message to a reader or |
|usage when writing or speaking. |listener. |
|Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in |I can explain what conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections are |
|general and their function in particular sentences. |and how they’re used in sentences. |
|Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have |I can use the perfect verb tenses. (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; |
|walked) verb tenses. |I will have walked) |
|Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions. |I can use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and |
|Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.* |conditions. |
|Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor). |I can identify an inappropriate shift in verb tense. |
| |d. I can correct an inappropriate shift in verb |
| |tense. |
| |I can use correlative conjunctions. (e.g., either/or, neither/nor) |
|L.5.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English |I can use conventions to send a clear message to my reader. |
|capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |I can use punctuation to separate items in a series. |
|Use punctuation to separate items in a series.* |I can use a comma to separate an introductory word or phrase from the |
|Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence. |rest of the sentence. |
|Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off |I can use a comma to set off the words yes and no. (e.g., Yes, thank |
|a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., It’s true, isn’t it?), and |you) |
|to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?). |c. I can use a comma to set off a tag question |
|Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works. |from the rest of the sentence. (e.g., It’s true, |
|Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. |isn’t it?) |
| |c. I can use a comma to indicate direct address. |
| |(e.g., Is that you, Steve?) |
| |I can use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles |
| |of works. |
| |I can spell grade-appropriate words correctly. |
| |e. I can consult reference materials to check |
| |and correct my spelling. |
|L.5.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, |I can use my knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, |
|reading, or listening. |speaking, reading, or listening. |
|Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, |I can use a variety of sentence structures in my writing. |
|and style. |I can compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, |
|Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used |registers) used in different kinds of texts. (e.g., stories, dramas, |
|in stories, dramas, or poems. |poems) |
|L.5.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words |I can use a variety of strategies to read grade appropriate words and |
|and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a |phrases I don’t know. |
|range of strategies. |I can use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in |
|Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a |text) to help me understand the meaning of a word or phrase. |
|clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. |I can use common Greek and Latin affixes (prefixes) and roots as clues |
|Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the|to help me know what a word means. (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis) |
|meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis). |I can use resource materials (glossaries, dictionaries, thesauruses) to|
|Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both|help me determine or clarify the pronunciation and meaning of key words|
|print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the |and phrases. |
|precise meaning of key words and phrases. | |
|L.5.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, |I can analyze figurative language, word relationships, and slight |
|and nuances in word meanings. |differences in word meanings. |
|Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context. |I can interpret the meaning of similes in context. |
|Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. |a. I can interpret the meaning of metaphors in |
|Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, |context. |
|homographs) to better understand each of the words. |I can explain the meaning of common idioms. |
| |b. I can explain the meaning of common |
| |adages. |
| |b. I can explain the meaning of common |
| |proverbs. |
| |c. I can use relationships between words |
| |(synonyms, antonyms, and homographs) to |
| |help me understand words. |
|L.5.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and |I can accurately use 5th grade academic vocabulary to express my ideas.|
|domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, | |
|addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, | |
|nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition). | |
ELA Common Core State Standards and Long-Term Learning Targets
Grade 6
|CCS Standards: Reading - Literature |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RL.6.1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says |I can cite text-based evidence to support an analysis of literary text.|
|explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. | |
|RL.6.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed |I can determine a theme based on details in a literary text. |
|through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from | |
|personal opinions or judgments. |I can summarize a literary text using only information from the text. |
|RL.6.3. Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series |I can describe how the plot evolves throughout a literary text. |
|of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves | |
|toward a resolution. |I can describe how the characters change throughout a literary text. |
|RL.6.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, |I can determine the meaning of literal and figurative language |
|including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific|(metaphors and similes) in literary text. |
|word choice on meaning and tone. | |
| |I can analyze how an author's word choice affects tone and meaning. |
|RL.6.5. Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into |I can analyze how a particular sentence, stanza, scene, or chapter fits|
|the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the |in and contributes to the development of a literary text. |
|theme, setting, or plot. | |
|RL.6.6. Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or |I can analyze how an author develops a narrator or speaker’s point of |
|speaker in a text. |view. |
|RL.6.7. Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem |I can compare and contrast how reading a text is different from |
|to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, |watching a movie or listening to a literary text. |
|including contrasting what they “see” and “hear” when reading the text to what | |
|they perceive when they listen or watch. | |
|RL.6.9. Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories |I can compare and contrast how different genres communicate the same |
|and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches |theme or idea. |
|to similar themes and topics. | |
|RL.6.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including |I can read grade-level literary texts proficiently and independently. |
|stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity band | |
|proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. |I can read above-grade literary texts with scaffolding and support. |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Informational Text |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RI.6.1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says |I can cite text-based evidence to support an analysis of informational |
|explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. |text. |
|RI.6.2. Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through |I can determine the main idea of an informational text based on details|
|particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal |in the text. |
|opinions or judgments. | |
| |I can summarize an informational text using only information from the |
| |text. |
|RI.6.3. Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, |I can analyze how key individuals, events, or ideas are developed |
|illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). |throughout a text. |
|RI.6.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, |I can use a variety of strategies to determine word meaning in |
|including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. |informational texts. |
|RI.6.5. Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits |I can analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section|
|into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the |fits in and contributes to the development of ideas in a text. |
|ideas. | |
|RI.6.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain |I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in an |
|how it is conveyed in the text. |informational text. |
| | |
| |I can explain how an author’s point of view is conveyed in an |
| |informational text. |
|RI.6.7. Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., |I can use a variety of media to develop and deepen my understanding of |
|visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent |a topic or idea. |
|understanding of a topic or issue. | |
|RI.6.8. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, |I can identify the argument and specific claims in a text. |
|distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims | |
|that are not. |I can evaluate the argument and specific claims for sufficient |
| |evidence. |
|RI.6.9. Compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of |I can compare how different authors portray the same idea or event. |
|another (e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person). | |
|RI.6.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the|I can read grade-level informational texts proficiently and |
|grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the|independently. |
|high end of the range. | |
| |I can read above-grade informational texts with scaffolding and |
| |support. |
|Standards: Writing |Long-Term Target(s) |
|W.6.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant |I can write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant|
|evidence. |evidence. |
|Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly. |I can create an introduction that states my main argument and |
|Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible |foreshadows the organization of my piece. |
|sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. |I can support my claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence. |
|Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and|b. I can use credible sources to support my claim(s) |
|reasons. |I can identify the relationship between my claim(s) and reasons by |
|Establish and maintain a formal style. |using linking words, phrases and clauses. |
|Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument |I can maintain a formal style in my writing. |
|presented. |I can construct a concluding statement or section that reinforces my |
| |main argument. |
|W.6.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas,|I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey ideas and |
|concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of |concepts using relevant information that is carefully selected and |
|relevant content. |organized. |
|Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies |I can introduce the topic of my text. |
|such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; |a. I can organize my information using various |
|include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and |strategies (e.g. definition/classification, |
|multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. |comparison/contrast, cause/effect.) |
|Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, |a. I can include headings, graphics, and |
|quotations, or other information and examples. |multimedia to help readers understand my |
|Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and |ideas. |
|concepts. |I can develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete |
|Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain |details, and quotations. |
|the topic. |I can use transitions to clarify relationships among my ideas. |
|Establish and maintain a formal style. |I can use contextually specific language/vocabulary to inform or |
|Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or |explain about a topic |
|explanation presented. |I can establish and maintain a formal style in my writing. |
| |I can construct a concluding statement or section of an |
| |informative/explanatory text. |
|W.6.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using|I can write narrative texts about real or imagined experiences using |
|effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event |relevant details and event sequences that make sense. |
|sequences. |I can establish a context for my narrative. |
|Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a |a. I can introduce the narrator/characters of my |
|narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally |narrative. |
|and logically. |a. I can organize events in a logical sequence. |
|Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop|I can use dialogue and descriptions to show the actions, thoughts and |
|experiences, events, and/or characters. |feelings of my characters. |
|Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and |I can use transitional words, phrases and clauses to show passage of |
|signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. |time in a narrative text. |
|Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory |I can use precise words and phrases and sensory language to convey |
|language to convey experiences and events. |experiences and events to my reader. |
|Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. |d. I can use relevant descriptive details to |
| |convey experiences and events. |
| |I can write a conclusion to my narrative that makes sense to a reader. |
|W.6.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, |I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, |
|organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. |purpose, and audience. |
|W.6.5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and |With support from peers and adults, I can use a writing process to |
|strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or |produce clear and coherent writing. |
|trying a new approach. | |
|W.6.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing |I can use technology to publish a piece of writing. |
|as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient | |
|command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single |I can use technology to collaborate with others to produce a piece of |
|sitting. |writing. |
| | |
| |I can use type at least three pages of writing in a single sitting. |
|W.6.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several|I can conduct short research projects to answer a question. |
|sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. | |
| |I can use several sources in my research. |
| | |
| |I can refocus or refine my question when appropriate. |
|W.6.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; |I can gather relevant information from a variety of sources. |
|assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and | |
|conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic |I can assess the credibility of each source I use. |
|bibliographic information for sources. | |
| |I can quote or paraphrase what others say about my topic while avoiding|
| |plagiarism. |
| | |
| |I can provide a list of sources I used to gather information in a |
| |bibliography. |
|W.6.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, |I can use evidence from a variety of grade appropriate texts to support|
|reflection, and research. |analysis, reflection, and research. |
|Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast | |
|texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels | |
|and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and | |
|topics”). | |
|Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Trace and | |
|evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that| |
|are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not”). | |
|W.6.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, |I can adjust my writing practices for different time frames, tasks, |
|reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or|purposes, and audiences. |
|two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. | |
|CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening |Long-Term Target(s) |
|SL.6.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one,|I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about 6th|
|in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and|grade topics, texts, and issues. |
|issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. | |
|Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; |I can express my own ideas clearly during discussions. |
|explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, | |
|text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. |I can build on other’s ideas during discussions. |
|Follow rules for collegial discussions, set specific goals and deadlines, and | |
|define individual roles as needed. | |
|Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making |I can prepare myself to participate in discussions. |
|comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion. |I can follow our class norms when I participate in a discussion. |
|Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple |I can pose questions that help me clarify what is being discussed. |
|perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing. |c. I can pose questions that elaborate on the |
| |topic being discussed. |
| |c. I can respond to questions with elaboration |
| |and detail that connect with the topic being |
| |discussed. |
| |After a discussion, I can paraphrase what I understand about the topic |
| |being discussed. |
|SL.6.2. Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., |I can interpret information presented in different media and formats. |
|visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, | |
|text, or issue under study. |I can explain how new information connects to a topic, text, or issue I|
| |am studying. |
|SL.6.3. Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, distinguishing |I can outline a speaker’s argument and specific claims. |
|claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. | |
| |I can determine whether a speaker’s argument is supported by reasons |
| |and evidence or not. |
|SL.6.4. Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using |I can present claims and findings in a logical order. |
|pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; | |
|use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. |I can support my main points with descriptions, facts, and details. |
| | |
| |I can use effective speaking techniques (appropriate eye contact, |
| |adequate volume, and clear pronunciation). |
|SL.6.5. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) |I can include multimedia components and visual displays in a |
|and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. |presentation to clarify information. |
|SL.6.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command |I can adapt my speech for a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal|
|of formal English when indicated or appropriate. |English when indicated or appropriate. |
|CCS Standards: Language |Long-Term Target(s) |
|L.6.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and |I can use correct grammar and usage when writing or speaking. |
|usage when writing or speaking. |I can use the proper case of pronouns in my writing. |
|Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, |I can use intensive pronouns. (e.g., myself, ourselves) |
|possessive). |I can correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. |
|Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves). |I can correct vague pronouns. (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous |
|Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.* |antecedents) |
|Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous |I can identify when Standard English is and isn’t being used. |
|antecedents).* |e. I can convert language into Standard English. |
|Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and| |
|speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional| |
|language.* | |
|L.6.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English |I can use correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling to send a |
|capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |clear message to my reader. |
|Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off |I can use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off |
|nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.* |nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. |
|Spell correctly. |I can spell correctly. |
|L.6.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, |I can use a variety of sentence structures to make my writing and |
|reading, or listening. |speaking more interesting. |
|Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.* | |
|Maintain consistency in style and tone.* |I can maintain consistency in style and tone when writing and speaking.|
|L.6.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words |I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of unknown |
|and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a |words and phrases. |
|range of strategies. |I can use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or |
|Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s |paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) to determine |
|position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or |the meaning of a word or phrase. |
|phrase. |I can use common Greek and Latin affixes (prefixes) and roots as clues |
|Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the |to help me determine the meaning of a word. (e.g., audience, auditory, |
|meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible). |audible) |
|Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both|I can use resource materials (glossaries, dictionaries, thesauruses) to|
|print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify |help me determine or clarify the pronunciation, meaning of key words |
|its precise meaning or its part of speech. |and phrases, and its part of speech. |
|Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., |I can check the accuracy of my guess about the meaning of a word or |
|by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). |phrase by using resource materials. |
|L.6.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, |I can analyze figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in |
|and nuances in word meanings. |word meanings. |
|Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context. |I can interpret figures of speech in context. (e.g., personification) |
|Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, |I can use the relationship between particular words to better |
|item/category) to better understand each of the words. |understand each of the words. (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, |
|Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar |item/category) |
|denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, |I can distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with |
|thrifty). |similar denotations (definitions.) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, |
| |economical, unwasteful, thrifty) |
|L.6.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and |I can accurately use 6th grade academic vocabulary to express my ideas.|
|domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering| |
|a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. |I can use resources to build my vocabulary. |
ELA Common Core State Standards and Long-Term Learning Targets
Grade 7
|CCS Standards: Reading - Literature |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RL.7.1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the|I can cite several pieces of text-based evidence to support an analysis|
|text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. |of informational text. |
|RL.7.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development|I can determine a theme or the central ideas literary text. |
|over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. | |
| |I can analyze the development of a theme or central idea throughout a |
| |literary text. |
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize literary text. |
|RL.7.3. Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how|I can analyze the interaction of literary elements of a story or drama.|
|setting shapes the characters or plot). | |
|RL.7.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in literary text |
|including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and|(figurative, connotative, and technical meanings). |
|other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza | |
|of a poem or section of a story or drama. |I can analyze the impact of rhymes and repetitions of sound on a |
| |specific section of poetry, story or drama. |
|RL.7.5. Analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, |I can analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure contributes to |
|sonnet) contributes to its meaning. |its meaning. |
|RL.7.6. Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of |I can analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view |
|different characters or narrators in a text. |of characters and narrators in a literary text. |
|RL.7.7. Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, |I can compare and contrast different media versions of a literary text |
|filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques |(written vs. audio vs. film vs. staged, etc.). |
|unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles| |
|in a film). |I can analyze the impact of the techniques unique to each medium. |
|RL.7.9. Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or |I can compare and contrast a fictional and historical account of a |
|character and a historical account of the same period as a means of |time, place or character. |
|understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history. | |
| |I can analyze how authors of fiction use or alter history based on my |
| |comparison of a fictional and historical account of the same time, |
| |place or character. |
|RL.7.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including |I can read grade level literary texts proficiently and independently. |
|stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity band | |
|proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. |I can read above grade level texts with scaffolding and support. |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Informational Text |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RI.7.1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the|I can cite several pieces of text-based evidence to support an analysis|
|text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. |of informational text. |
|RI.7.2. Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their |I can determine a theme or the central ideas informational text. |
|development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the | |
|text. |I can analyze the development of a theme or central idea throughout the|
| |text. |
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize informational text. |
|RI.7.3. Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a |I can analyze the interactions between individuals, events and ideas in|
|text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals |a text. |
|influence ideas or events). | |
|RI.7.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text (figurative, |
|including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact |connotative, and technical meanings). |
|of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. | |
| |I can analyze the impact of word choice on meaning and tone. |
|RI.7.5. Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how |I can analyze the organization of an informational text (including how |
|the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.|the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of |
| |the ideas). |
|RI.7.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze |I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in informational |
|how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. |text. |
| | |
| |I can analyze how the author distinguishes his/her position from |
| |others’. |
|RI.7.7. Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version |I can compare and contrast different media versions of informational |
|of the text, analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the |text (written vs. audio vs. film vs. staged, etc.). |
|delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words). | |
| |I can analyze impact of the techniques unique to each medium. |
|RI.7.8. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, |I can identify 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. |I can evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text for sound |
| |reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence. |
|RI.7.9. Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape |I can contrast how multiple authors emphasize evidence or interpret |
|their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or |facts differently when presenting information on the same topic. |
|advancing different interpretations of facts. | |
|RI.7.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the|I can read grade-level informational texts proficiently and |
|grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the|independently. |
|high end of the range. | |
| |I can read above grade level texts with scaffolding and support. |
|Standards: Writing |Long-Term Target(s) |
|W.7.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant |I can write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant|
|evidence. |evidence. |
|Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the | |
|reasons and evidence logically. | |
|Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, | |
|credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. | |
|Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the | |
|relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. | |
|Establish and maintain a formal style. | |
|Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the | |
|argument presented. | |
|W.7.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas,|I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey ideas and |
|concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of |concepts using relevant information that is carefully selected and |
|relevant content. |organized. |
|Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, | |
|concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification,| |
|comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), | |
|graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding | |
|comprehension. | |
|Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, | |
|quotations, or other information and examples. | |
|Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships | |
|among ideas and concepts. | |
|Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain | |
|the topic. | |
|Establish and maintain a formal style. | |
|Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the | |
|information or explanation presented. | |
|W.7.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using|I can write narrative texts about real or imagined experiences using |
|effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event |relevant details and event sequences that make sense. |
|sequences. | |
|Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and | |
|introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that | |
|unfolds naturally and logically. | |
|Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop| |
|experiences, events, and/or characters. | |
|Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and | |
|signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. | |
|Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory | |
|language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. | |
|Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences| |
|or events. | |
|W.7.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, |I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, |
|organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. |purpose and audience. |
|(Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 | |
|above.) | |
|W.7.5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and |With support from peers and adults, I can use a writing process to |
|strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or |ensure that purpose and audience have been addressed. |
|trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been | |
|addressed. | |
|W.7.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing |I can use technology to produce and publish a piece of writing with |
|and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with |links to cited sources. |
|others, including linking to and citing sources. |I can use technology to collaborate with others while producing a piece|
| |of writing, linking to cited sources. |
|W.7.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several|I can conduct short research projects to answer a question. |
|sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further | |
|research and investigation. |I can use several sources in my research. |
| | |
| |I can generate additional questions for further research. |
|W.7.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, |I can gather relevant information from a variety of sources. |
|using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each | |
|source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while |I can use search terms effectively. |
|avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. | |
| |I can evaluate the credibility and accuracy of each source. |
| | |
| |I can quote or paraphrase others’ work while avoiding plagiarism. |
| | |
| |I can use a standard format for citation. |
|W.7.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, |I can select evidence from literary or informational texts to support |
|reflection, and research. |analysis, reflection and research. |
|Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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”). | |
|Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g. “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”). | |
|W.7.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, |I can adjust my writing practices for different timeframes, tasks, |
|reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or|purposes and audiences. |
|two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. | |
|CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening |Long-Term Target(s) |
|SL.7.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one,|I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about 7th|
|in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and|grade topics, texts, and issues. |
|issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. | |
|Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; |I can express my own ideas clearly during discussions. |
|explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, | |
|text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. |I can build on other’s ideas during discussions. |
|Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals | |
|and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. | |
|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. | |
|Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify | |
|their own views. | |
|SL.7.2. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse |I can analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in |
|media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the |different media and formats. |
|ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study. | |
| |I can explain how ideas clarify a topic, text or issue. |
|SL.7.3. Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the |I can outline a speaker’s argument and specific claims. |
|soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. | |
| |I can evaluate the reasoning and evidence presented for soundness, |
| |relevance, and sufficiency. |
|SL.7.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, |I can present claims and findings with descriptions, facts, details and|
|coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use |examples. |
|appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. | |
| |I can use effective speaking techniques (appropriate eye contact, |
| |adequate volume and clear pronunciation). |
|SL.7.5. Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to |I can include multimedia components and visual displays in a |
|clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points. |presentation to clarify claims and to add emphasis. |
|SL.7.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command |I can adapt my speech for a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal|
|of formal English when indicated or appropriate. |English when indicated or appropriate. |
|CCS Standards: Language |Long-Term Target(s) |
|L.7.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and |I can use correct grammar and usage when writing or speaking. |
|usage when writing or speaking. | |
|Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in | |
|specific sentences. | |
|Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to | |
|signal differing relationships among ideas. | |
|Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting | |
|misplaced and dangling modifiers.* | |
|L.7.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English |I can use correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling to send a |
|capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |clear message to my reader. |
|Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, | |
|enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt). | |
|Spell correctly. | |
|L.7.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, |I can express ideas with precision. |
|reading, or listening. | |
|Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and | |
|eliminating wordiness and redundancy.* | |
|L.7.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words |I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of unknown |
|and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a |words or phrases. |
|range of strategies. | |
|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. | |
|Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the | |
|meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel). | |
|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. | |
|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.7.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, |I can analyze figurative language, word relationships and nuances in |
|and nuances in word meanings. |word meanings. |
|Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological | |
|allusions) in context. | |
|Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) | |
|to better understand each of the words. | |
|Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar | |
|denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, | |
|condescending). | |
|L.7.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and |I can accurately use 7th grade academic vocabulary to express my ideas.|
|domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering| |
|a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. |I can use resources to build my vocabulary. |
ELA Common Core State Standards and Long-Term Learning Targets
Grade 8
|CCS Standards: Reading - Literature |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RL.8.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of |I can cite text-based evidence that provides the strongest support for |
|what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. |my analysis of literary text. |
|RL.8.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development|I can determine a theme or the central ideas of literary text. |
|over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, |I can analyze the development of a theme or central idea throughout the|
|setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. |text (including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot).|
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize literary text. |
|RL.8.3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or |I can analyze how specific dialogue or incidents in a plot propel the |
|drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. |action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. |
|RL.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in literary text |
|including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific |(figurative, connotative, and technical meanings) |
|word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other | |
|texts. |I can analyze the impact of word choice on meaning and tone (analogies |
| |or allusions). |
|RL.8.5. Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how|I can compare and contrast the structure of multiple texts. |
|the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style. | |
| |I can analyze how different structures impact meaning and style of a |
| |text. |
|RL.8.6. Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the|I can analyze how difference in points of view between characters and |
|audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create |audience create effects in writing. |
|such effects as suspense or humor. | |
|RL.8.7. Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or |I can analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production follows |
|drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the |the text or script of the same literary text. |
|choices made by the director or actors. | |
| |I can evaluate the choices made by director or actors in presenting an |
| |interpretation of a script. |
|RL.8.9. Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of |I can analyze the connections between modern fiction and myths, |
|events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works |traditional stories or religious works (themes, patterns of events, |
|such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. |character types). |
|RL.8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including |I can read grade-level literary texts proficiently and independently. |
|stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band | |
|independently and proficiently. |I can read above-grade literary texts with scaffolding and support. |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Informational Text |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RI.8.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of |I can cite text-based evidence that provides the strongest support for |
|what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. |an analysis of literary text. |
|RI.8.2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the|I can determine a theme or the central ideas of an informational text. |
|course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an |I can analyze the development of a theme or central idea throughout the|
|objective summary of the text. |text (including its relationship to supporting ideas). |
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize informational text. |
|RI.8.3. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between |I can analyze the connections and distinctions between individuals, |
|individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or |ideas or events in a text. |
|categories). | |
|RI.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text (figurative, |
|including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact |connotative, and technical meanings). |
|of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions | |
|to other texts. |I can analyze the impact of word choice on meaning and tone (analogies |
| |or allusions). |
|RI.8.5. Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, |I can analyze the structure of a specific paragraph in a text |
|including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key |(including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining |
|concept. |a key concept). |
|RI.8.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze |I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in informational |
|how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.|text. |
| | |
| |I can analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting |
| |evidence or viewpoints. |
|RI.8.7. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums |I can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different |
|(e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic |mediums to present an idea. |
|or idea. | |
|RI.8.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, |I can identify the argument and specific claims in a text. |
|assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and | |
|sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. |I can 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). |
| | |
| |I can identify when irrelevant evidence is used. |
|RI.8.9. Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting |I can analyze texts for disagreement on facts or interpretation. |
|information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters | |
|of fact or interpretation. | |
|RI.8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the|I can read grade-level informational texts proficiently and |
|high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.|independently. |
| | |
| |I can read above-grade informational texts with scaffolding and |
| |support. |
|Standards: Writing |Long-Term Target(s) |
|W.8.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant |I can write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant|
|evidence. |evidence. |
|Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or | |
|opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. | |
|Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, | |
|credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. | |
|Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the | |
|relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. | |
|Establish and maintain a formal style. | |
|Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the | |
|argument presented. | |
|W.8.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas,|I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey ideas and |
|concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of |concepts using relevant information that is carefully selected and |
|relevant content. |organized. |
|Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, | |
|concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., | |
|headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to | |
|aiding comprehension. | |
|Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete | |
|details, quotations, or other information and examples. | |
|Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the | |
|relationships among ideas and concepts. | |
|Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain | |
|the topic. | |
|Establish and maintain a formal style. | |
|Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the | |
|information or explanation presented. | |
|W.8.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using|I can write narrative texts about real or imagined experiences using |
|effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event |relevant details and event sequences that make sense. |
|sequences. | |
|Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and | |
|introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that | |
|unfolds naturally and logically. | |
|Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and | |
|reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. | |
|Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, | |
|signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the | |
|relationships among experiences and events. | |
|Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory | |
|language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. | |
|Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences| |
|or events. | |
|W.8.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, |I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, |
|organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. |purpose and audience. |
|(Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 | |
|above.) | |
|W.8.5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and |With support from peers and adults, I can use the writing process to |
|strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or |ensure that purpose and audience have been addressed. |
|trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been | |
|addressed. | |
|W.8.6 |I can use technology to produce and publish writing that presents |
| |relationships between information and ideas efficiently. |
|. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and | |
|present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as |I can use technology to collaborate with others while producing and |
|to interact and collaborate with others. |publishing writing. |
|W.8.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a |I can conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a|
|self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional |self-generated question). |
|related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. | |
| |I can use several sources in my research. |
| | |
| |I can generate additional research questions for further exploration. |
|W.8.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, |I can gather relevant information from a variety of sources. |
|using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each | |
|source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while |I can use search terms effectively. |
|avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. | |
| |I can evaluate the credibility and accuracy of each source. |
| | |
| |I can quote and paraphrase others’ work while avoiding plagiarism. |
| | |
| |I can use a standard format for citation. |
|W.8.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, |I can use evidence from informational texts to support analysis, |
|reflection, and research. |reflection and research. |
|Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work| |
|of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, | |
|traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing| |
|how the material is rendered new”). | |
|Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and | |
|evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the | |
|reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when | |
|irrelevant evidence is introduced”). | |
|W.8.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, |I can adjust my writing practices for different timeframes. |
|reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or| |
|two. | |
|CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening |Long-Term Target(s) |
|SL.8.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one,|I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about 8th|
|in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and|grade topics, texts, and issues. |
|issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. | |
|Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; |I can express my own ideas clearly during discussions. |
|explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, | |
|text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. |I can build on other’s ideas during discussions. |
|Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress | |
|toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. | |
|Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to | |
|others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.| |
|Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify | |
|or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. | |
|SL.8.2. Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and |I can analyze the purpose of information presented in different media |
|formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives |and formats. |
|(e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation. | |
| |I can evaluate the motives behind a presentation. |
|SL.8.3. Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the |I can determine a speaker’s argument and specific claims. |
|soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and | |
|identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced. |I can evaluate the reasoning and evidence presented for soundness and |
| |relevance. |
| | |
| |I can identify when irrelevant evidence is introduced. |
|SL.8.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, |I can present claims and findings in a focused, coherent manner (use |
|coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen |relevant evidence, sound reasoning and well-chosen details). |
|details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.| |
| |I can use effective speaking techniques (appropriate eye contact, |
| |adequate volume and clear pronunciation). |
|SL.8.5. Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify |I can integrate multimedia components and visual displays in a |
|information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. |presentation to clarify information, strengthen claims and to add |
| |emphasis. |
|SL.8.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command |I can adapt my speech for a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal|
|of formal English when indicated or appropriate. |English when indicated or appropriate. |
|CCS Standards: Language |Long-Term Target(s) |
|L.8.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and |I can use correct grammar and usage when writing or speaking. |
|usage when writing or speaking. | |
|Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general | |
|and their function in particular sentences. | |
|Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. | |
|Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, | |
|and subjunctive mood. | |
|Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.* | |
|L.8.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English |I can use correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling to send a |
|capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |clear message to my reader. |
|Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. | |
|Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. | |
|Spell correctly. | |
|L.8.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, |I can intentionally use verbs in active and passive voice and in the |
|reading, or listening. |conditional and subjunctive mood. |
|Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and | |
|subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or | |
|the action; expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact). | |
|L.8.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words |I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of unknown |
|or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range|words or phrases. |
|of strategies. | |
|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. | |
|Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the | |
|meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede). | |
|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. | |
|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.8.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, |I can analyze figurative language, word relationships and nuances in |
|and nuances in word meanings. |word meanings. |
|Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context. | |
|Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the | |
|words. | |
|Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar | |
|denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, | |
|resolute). | |
|L.8.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and |I can accurately use 8th grade academic vocabulary to express my ideas.|
|domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering| |
|a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. |I can use resources to build my vocabulary. |
ELA Common Core State Standards and Long-Term Learning Targets
Grades 9-10
|CCS Standards: Reading - Literature |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of |I can cite text-based evidence that provides strong and thorough |
|what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. |support for an analysis of literary text. |
|RL.9-10.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail |I can determine the theme or central idea of a literary text. |
|its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is | |
|shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the |I can analyze the development of the theme or central idea over the |
|text. |course of the text (how it emerges and is shaped and refined by |
| |details). |
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize a literary text. |
|RL.9-10.3. Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or |I can analyze how complex characters develop, interact with other |
|conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other|characters and advance the plot or theme. |
|characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. | |
|RL.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in literary text |
|text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative |(figurative, connotative, and technical meanings). |
|impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language | |
|evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone). |I can analyze the overall impact of word choice on meaning and tone. |
|RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, |I can analyze how an author’s choices about how to structure text, |
|order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., |order events and manipulate time create intended effects. |
|pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. | |
|RL.9-10.6. Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected |I can analyze a specific point of view or cultural experience in world |
|in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide |literature. |
|reading of world literature. | |
|RL.9-10.7. Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two |I can compare and contrast the representation of a subject or scene in |
|different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each |two different mediums (including what is emphasized or absent in each |
|treatment (e.g., Auden’s “Musée des Beaux Arts” and Breughel’s Landscape with |treatment). |
|the Fall of Icarus). | |
|RL.9-10.9. Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a |I can analyze how an author uses and transforms source material in a |
|specific work (e.g., how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the |specific work. |
|Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare). | |
|RL.9-10.10. By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature, including |I can read grade-level texts proficiently and independently. |
|stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9–10 text complexity band | |
|proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. |I can read above-grade literary texts with scaffolding and support. |
| | |
|By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, | |
|dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 9–10 text complexity band | |
|independently and proficiently. | |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Informational Text |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RI.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of |I can cite strong and thorough evidence to support an analysis of |
|what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. |informational text. |
|RI.9-10.2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over |I can determine the theme or central idea of a text. |
|the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by | |
|specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. |I can analyze the development of the theme or central idea over the |
| |course of the text (how it emerges and is shaped and refined by |
| |details). |
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize an informational text. |
|RI.9-10.3. Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or |I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas |
|events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are |(including the order in which the points are made, how they are |
|introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them. |introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between |
| |them). |
|RI.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text (figurative, |
|text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the |connotative, and technical meanings). |
|cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the | |
|language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper). |I can analyze the overall impact of word choice on meaning and tone. |
|RI.9-10.5. Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and |I can analyze how author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by|
|refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text |other sections of text (sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of |
|(e.g., a section or chapter). |text). |
|RI.9-10.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze|I can determine an author’s point of view of purpose in informational |
|how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose. |text. |
| | |
| |I can analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance his/her point of |
| |view or purpose. |
|RI.9-10.7. Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums |I can analyze accounts of the same subject from different mediums to |
|(e.g., a person’s life story in both print and multimedia), determining which |determine which details are emphasized. |
|details are emphasized in each account. | |
|RI.9-10.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, |I can identify the argument and specific claims in a text. |
|assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and | |
|sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. |I can 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). |
| | |
| |I can identify false statements and flawed reasoning. |
|RI.9-10.9. Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary |I can analyze important US historical documents and literary texts for |
|significance (e.g., Washington’s Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, |related themes and concepts. |
|Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms speech, King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”), | |
|including how they address related themes and concepts. | |
|RI.9-10.10. By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in |I can read grade-level informational texts proficiently and |
|the grades 9–10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed |independently. |
|at the high end of the range. | |
| |I can read above-grade informational texts with scaffolding and |
|By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end|support. |
|of the grades 9–10 text complexity band independently and proficiently. | |
|CCS Standards: Writing |Long-Term Target(s) |
|W.9-10.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive |I can write an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid |
|topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. |reasoning and sufficient evidence. |
|Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing| |
|claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among | |
|claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. | |
|Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while | |
|pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates| |
|the audience’s knowledge level and concerns. | |
|Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create | |
|cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between | |
|reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. | |
|Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the| |
|norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. | |
|Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the | |
|argument presented. | |
|W.9-10.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex |I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey complex ideas and|
|ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective |concepts clearly and accurately, using content that is carefully |
|selection, organization, and analysis of content. |selected, organized, and analyzed. |
|Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make | |
|important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), | |
|graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding | |
|comprehension. | |
|Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended | |
|definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples | |
|appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic. | |
|Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, | |
|create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and | |
|concepts. | |
|Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of| |
|the topic. | |
|Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the| |
|norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. | |
|Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the | |
|information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the | |
|significance of the topic). | |
|W.9-10.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events |I can write narrative texts about real or imagined experiences using |
|using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event |well-chosen details and effective event sequences. |
|sequences. | |
|Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or | |
|observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a | |
|narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or | |
|events. | |
|Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, | |
|and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. | |
|Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one | |
|another to create a coherent whole. | |
|Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey | |
|a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. | |
|Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, | |
|observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. | |
|W.9-10.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, |I can produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose |
|organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. |and audience. |
|(Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 | |
|above.) | |
|W.9-10.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, |I can use the writing process to focus on what is most significant for |
|editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is |a specific purpose and audience. |
|most significant for a specific purpose and audience. | |
|W.9-10.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and |I can use technology to produce, publish, and update writing products |
|update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s |that link to information and display information flexibily and |
|capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and |dynamically. |
|dynamically. | |
|W.9-10.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a|I can conduct research projects to answer a question or solve a |
|question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or |problem. |
|broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the | |
|subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. |I can narrow or broaden my inquiry appropriately. |
| | |
| |I can synthesize multiple sources on a subject. |
|W.9-10.8. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and |I can gather relevant information from a variety of authoritative |
|digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of |sources. |
|each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the | |
|text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and |I can use advanced searched effectively. |
|following a standard format for citation. | |
| |I can assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research |
| |question. |
| | |
| |I can selectively integrate information into the text, maintaining the |
| |flow of the piece. |
| | |
| |I can follow a standard format for citation. |
|W.9-10.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support |I can select evidence from literary informational texts to support |
|analysis, reflection, and research. |analysis, reflection and research. |
|Apply grades 9–10 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how an author| |
|draws on and transforms source material in a specific work [e.g., how | |
|Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later | |
|author draws on a play by Shakespeare]”). | |
|Apply grades 9–10 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate | |
|and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the | |
|reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false | |
|statements and fallacious reasoning”). | |
|W.9-10.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, |I can adjust my writing practices for different timeframes, tasks, |
|reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or|purposes and audiences. |
|two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. | |
|CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening |Long-Term Target(s) |
|SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative |I can initiate effective discussions with diverse partners on grade |
|discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on |9-10 topics, texts, and issues. |
|grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing| |
|their own clearly and persuasively. |I can express my own ideas clearly and persuasively. |
|Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; | |
|explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and |I can build on other’s ideas. |
|other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned | |
|exchange of ideas. | |
|Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making | |
|(e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of | |
|alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed. | |
|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. | |
|Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and| |
|disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and | |
|understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning | |
|presented. | |
|SL.9-10.2. Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media|I can integrate multiple sources of information in various media or |
|or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility |formats. |
|and accuracy of each source. | |
| |I can evaluate the credibility and accuracy of sources. |
|SL.9-10.3. Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence |I can evaluate a speaker’s ideas. |
|and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted | |
|evidence. |I can identify fallacious reasoning, exaggeration or distorted |
| |evidence. |
|SL.9-10.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, |I can present information clearly, concisely and logically for the |
|concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning |appropriate purpose, audience and task. |
|and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to | |
|purpose, audience, and task. | |
|SL.9-10.5. Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, |I can strategically use digital media in presentations to enhance |
|audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance |understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.|
|understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. | |
|SL.9-10.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating |I can adapt my speech for a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal|
|command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. |English when indicated or appropriate. |
|CCS Standards: Language |Long-Term Target(s) |
|L.9-10.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar |I can use correct grammar and usage when writing or speaking. |
|and usage when writing or speaking. | |
|Use parallel structure.* | |
|Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, | |
|prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, | |
|adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing | |
|or presentations. | |
|L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English |I can use correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling to send a |
|capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |clear message to my reader. |
|Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely | |
|related independent clauses. | |
|Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. | |
|Spell correctly. | |
|L.9-10.3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in |I can use a style manual appropriate for the discipline and type of |
|different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to |writing. |
|comprehend more fully when reading or listening. | |
|Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual | |
|(e.g., MLA Handbook, Turabian’s Manual for Writers) appropriate for the | |
|discipline and writing type. | |
|L.9-10.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning |I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of unknown |
|words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly |or multiple-meaning words and phrases. |
|from a range of strategies. | |
|Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a | |
|word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word | |
|or phrase. | |
|Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different | |
|meanings or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, | |
|advocacy). | |
|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, its part of speech, or its | |
|etymology. | |
|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.9-10.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships,|I can analyze figurative language, word relationships and nuances in |
|and nuances in word meanings. |word meanings. |
|Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze | |
|their role in the text. | |
|Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. | |
|L.9-10.6. Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words|I can accurately use 9th /10th grade academic vocabulary to express my |
|and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the |ideas. |
|college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering | |
|vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to |I can use resources to build my vocabulary. |
|comprehension or expression. | |
ELA Common Core State Standards and Long-Term Learning Targets
Grades 11-12
|CCS Standards: Reading - Literature |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RL.11-12.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of |I can cite text-based evidence that provides strong and thorough |
|what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, |support for an analysis of literary text, including determining where |
|including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. |the text leaves matters uncertain. |
| | |
| | |
|RL.11-12.2. Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze|I can determine multiple themes or central ideas of a literary text. |
|their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and | |
|build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary|I can analyze the development of the theme or central idea over the |
|of the text. |course of the text (how they interact and build on one another to |
| |produce a complex account). |
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize a literary text. |
|RL.11-12.3. Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop|I can analyze the impact of author’s choices on the development and |
|and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the |relationship of elements of a story or drama. |
|action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed). | |
|RL.11-12.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in literary text |
|text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of |(figurative, connotative, and technical meanings). |
|specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple | |
|meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. |I can analyze the overall impact of word choices on meaning and tone |
|(Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.) |(including words with multiple meanings or language that is |
| |particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful). |
|RL.11-12.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure |I can analyze how an author’s choices about how to structure specific |
|specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, |parts of a text contribute to the overall structure, meaning and |
|the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall|aesthetic impact. |
|structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact. | |
|RL.11-12.6. Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires |I can determine point of view whether it is expressed literally or |
|distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant |figuratively. |
|(e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement). | |
|RL.11-12.7. Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., |I can analyze multiple representations of a story, drama or poem to |
|recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating |evaluate each version’s interpretation of the source text. |
|how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by | |
|Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist. | |
|RL.11-12.9. Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and |I can describe the foundational works of eighteenth-, nineteenth-, and |
|early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including |twentieth-century American literature. |
|how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. | |
| |I can compare and contrast how two or more texts from the same period |
| |treat similar themes or topics. |
|RL.11-12.10. By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature, including |I can read grade-level literary texts proficiently and independently. |
|stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band | |
|proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. |I can read above-grade literary texts with scaffolding and support. |
| | |
|By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature, including stories, | |
|dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band | |
|independently and proficiently. | |
|CCS Standards: Reading – Informational Text |Long-Term Target(s) |
|RI.11-12.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of |I can cite strong and thorough evidence to support analysis of |
|what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, |informational text, including determining where the text leaves matters|
|including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. |uncertain. |
|RI.11-12.2. Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their |I can determine multiple themes or central ideas of an informational |
|development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build |text. |
|on one another to provide a complex analysis; provide an objective summary of | |
|the text. |I can analyze the development of the theme or central idea over the |
| |course of the text (how they interact and build on one another to |
| |produce a complex account). |
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize an informational text. |
|RI.11-12.3. Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain |I can explain how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact and |
|how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course|develop in a text with a complex sequence of events or set of ideas. |
|of the text. | |
|RI.11-12.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text (figurative, |
|text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an|connotative, and technical meanings). |
|author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over the course of a| |
|text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist No. 10). |I can analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of key terms |
| |over the course of a text. |
|RI.11-12.5. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author |I can evaluate the effectiveness of the structure of an author’s |
|uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure |explanation or argument (including whether the structure makes points |
|makes points clear, convincing, and engaging. |clear, convincing and engaging). |
|RI.11-12.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which |I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text with |
|the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and content |effective rhetoric. |
|contribute to the power, persuasiveness or beauty of the text. | |
| |I can analyze how style and content contribute to the power, |
| |persuasiveness or beauty of the text. |
|RI.11-12.7. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in|I can integrate multiple sources of information presented in different |
|different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words|media and formats to address a question or solve a problem. |
|in order to address a question or solve a problem. | |
| |I can evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different |
| |media or formats in order to address a question or solve a problem. |
|RI.11-12.8. Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, |I can evaluate the reasoning (premises, purposes, and arguments) in |
|including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal |seminal US texts and works of public advocacy (including the |
|reasoning (e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court majority opinions and dissents) and the |application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning). |
|premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy (e.g., The | |
|Federalist, presidential addresses). | |
|RI.11-12.9. Analyze seventeenth-, eighteenth-, and nineteenth-century |I can analyze the themes, purposes, and rhetorical features in US |
|foundational U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (including |documents of historical and literary significance from the |
|The Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of |seventeenth-, eighteenth-, and nineteenth-centuries. |
|Rights, and Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address) for their themes, purposes, and| |
|rhetorical features. | |
|RI.11-12.10. By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in|I can read grade-level informational texts proficiently and |
|the grades 11–CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed|independently. |
|at the high end of the range. | |
| |I can read above-grade informational texts with scaffolding and |
|By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end|support. |
|of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently. | |
|Standards: Writing |Long-Term Target(s) |
|W.11-12.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive |I can write an analysis of substantive topics or text using valid |
|topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. |reasoning and sufficient evidence. |
|Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the | |
|claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and | |
|create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, | |
|reasons, and evidence. | |
|Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most | |
|relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of | |
|both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level, concerns, | |
|values, and possible biases. | |
|Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major | |
|sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between | |
|claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and | |
|counterclaims. | |
|Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the| |
|norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. | |
|Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the | |
|argument presented. | |
|W.11-12.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex |I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey complex ideas and|
|ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective |concepts clearly and accurately, using content that is carefully |
|selection, organization, and analysis of content. |selected, organized, and analyzed. |
|Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that | |
|each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; | |
|include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and | |
|multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. | |
|Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant | |
|facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information| |
|and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic. | |
|Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of| |
|the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas | |
|and concepts. | |
|Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as | |
|metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic. | |
|Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the| |
|norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. | |
|Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the | |
|information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the | |
|significance of the topic). | |
|W.11-12.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events |I can write narrative texts about real or imagined experiences using |
|using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event |well-chosen details and effective event sequences. |
|sequences. | |
|Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or | |
|observation and its significance, establishing one or multiple point(s) of | |
|view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression| |
|of experiences or events. | |
|Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, | |
|and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. | |
|Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one | |
|another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and | |
|outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution). | |
|Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey | |
|a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. | |
|Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, | |
|observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. | |
|W.11-12.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, |I can produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose |
|organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. |and audience. |
|(Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 | |
|above.) | |
|W.11-12.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, |I can use the writing process to focus on what is most significant for |
|editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is |a specific purpose and audience. |
|most significant for a specific purpose and audience. | |
|W.11-12.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and |I can use technology to produce, publish, and update writing products |
|update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, |in response to ongoing feedback, new arguments, and new information. |
|including new arguments or information. | |
|W.11-12.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer |I can conduct research projects to answer a question or solve a |
|a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or |problem. |
|broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the | |
|subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. |I can narrow or broaden my inquiry when appropriate. |
| | |
| |I can synthesize multiple sources on a subject. |
|W.11-12.8. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and |I can gather relevant information from a variety of authoritative |
|digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and |sources. |
|limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; | |
|integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, |I can use advanced searches effectively. |
|avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard| |
|format for citation. |I can assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of |
| |task, purpose, and audience. |
| | |
| |I can selectively integrate information into text, maintaining the flow|
| |of the piece. |
| | |
| |I can follow a standard format for citation. |
|W.11-12.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support |I can use evidence from literary informational texts to support |
|analysis, reflection, and research. |analysis, reflection and research. |
|Apply grades 11–12 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Demonstrate | |
|knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational | |
|works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same | |
|period treat similar themes or topics”). | |
|Apply grades 11–12 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate | |
|and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of | |
|constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning [e.g., in U.S. Supreme | |
|Court Case majority opinions and dissents] and the premises, purposes, and | |
|arguments in works of public advocacy [e.g., The Federalist, presidential | |
|addresses]”). | |
|W.11-12.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, |I can adjust my writing practices for different timeframes, tasks, |
|reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or|purposes, and audiences. |
|two) for a range of tasks, purposes | |
|CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening |Long-Term Target(s) |
|SL.11-12.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative |I can initiate effective discussions with diverse partners on grade |
|discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on |11-12 topics, texts, and issues. |
|grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and | |
|expressing their own clearly and persuasively. |I can express my own ideas clearly and persuasively. |
|Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; | |
|explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and |I can build on other’s ideas. |
|other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned | |
|exchange of ideas. | |
|Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, | |
|set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed. | |
|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. | |
|Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and | |
|evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; | |
|and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the| |
|investigation or complete the task. | |
|SL.11-12.2. Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse |I can integrate multiple sources of information in various media or |
|formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make |formats to make informed decisions and solve problems. |
|informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy | |
|of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data. |I can evaluate the credibility and accuracy of each source (noting |
| |discrepancies among the data). |
|SL.11-12.3. Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence |I can evaluate a speaker’s ideas, organization and style. |
|and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, | |
|points of emphasis, and tone used. | |
|SL.11-12.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a|I can present information appropriate to purpose, audience and task |
|clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of |(conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can |
|reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the |follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are |
|organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, |addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style). |
|audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks. | |
|SL.11-12.5. Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, |I can strategically use digital media in presentations to enhance |
|audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance |understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.|
|understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. | |
|SL.11-12.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a |I can adapt my speech for a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal|
|command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. |English when indicated or appropriate. |
|CCS Standards: Language |Long-Term Target(s) |
|L.11-12.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar |I can use correct grammar and usage when writing or speaking. |
|and usage when writing or speaking. | |
|Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over | |
|time, and is sometimes contested. | |
|Resolve issues of complex or contested usage, consulting references | |
|(e.g., Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage, Garner’s Modern American | |
|Usage) as needed. | |
|L.11-12.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English |I can use correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling. |
|capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. | |
|Observe hyphenation conventions. | |
|Spell correctly. | |
|L.11-12.3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in |I can vary grammar and sentence structure for effect, consulting |
|different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to |references for support. |
|comprehend more fully when reading or listening. | |
|Vary syntax for effect, consulting references (e.g., Tufte’s Artful Sentences) |I can analyze grammar and sentence structure in complex text to aid my |
|for guidance as needed; apply an understanding of syntax to the study of |comprehension. |
|complex texts when reading. | |
|L.11-12.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning |I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of unknown |
|words and phrases based on grades 11–12 reading and content, choosing flexibly |or multiple-meaning words or phrases. |
|from a range of strategies. | |
|Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a | |
|word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word | |
|or phrase. | |
|Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different | |
|meanings or parts of speech (e.g., conceive, conception, conceivable). | |
|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, its part of speech, its | |
|etymology, or its standard usage. | |
|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.11-12.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word |I can analyze figurative language, word relationships and nuances in |
|relationships, and nuances in word meanings. |word meanings. |
|Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze | |
|their role in the text. | |
|Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. | |
|L.11-12.6. Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific |I can accurately use college- and career-ready academic vocabulary to |
|words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at |express my ideas. |
|the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering | |
|vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to |I can use resources to build my vocabulary. |
|comprehension or expression. | |
Disciplinary Reading Common Core State Standards & Long-Term Learning Targets
Grades 6-8
|“BOOKEND” CCS Reading Standard 10: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Comprehend complex text independently and proficiently |I can comprehend a wide range of complex texts on my own. |
|RL.8.10. By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend literature, including |I can read grade-level literary texts proficiently and independently. |
|stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band | |
|independently and proficiently. |I can read above-grade literary texts with scaffolding and support. |
|RI.8.10. By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the |I can read grade-level informational texts proficiently and |
|high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.|independently. |
| | |
| |I can read above-grade informational texts with scaffolding and |
| |support. |
|RH.6-8.10. By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend history/social studies |I can read grade-level primary and secondary sources proficiently and |
|texts in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. |independently. |
| | |
| |I can read above-grade primary and secondary sources with scaffolding |
| |and support. |
|RST.6-8.10. By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical texts |I can read grade-level science/technical texts proficiently and |
|in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. |independently. |
| | |
| |I can read above-grade science/technical texts with scaffolding and |
| |support. |
|“BOOKEND” CCS Reading Standard 1: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Cite evidence |I can cite strong and specific evidence from a range of |
| |discipline-specific texts to support my analysis. |
|RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of |I can cite text-based evidence that provides the strongest support for |
|what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. |my analysis of literary text. |
|RI.8.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly |I can cite text-based evidence that provides the strongest support for |
|supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences |an analysis of literary text. |
|drawn from the text. | |
|RH.6-8.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and |I can cite specific evidence from primary and secondary sources to |
|secondary sources. |support my analysis. |
|RST.6-8.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and |I can cite specific textual evidence from scientific and technical |
|technical texts. |texts to support my analysis. |
|CCS Reading Standard 2: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Determine central ideas and summarize |I can determine a theme or the central ideas of a discipline-specific |
| |text. |
| | |
| |I can objectively and accurately summarize discipline-specific texts. |
|RL.8.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and |I can determine a theme or the central ideas of a literary or |
|analyze its development over the course of the text, |informational text. |
|including its relationship to the characters, setting, | |
|and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. |I can analyze the development of a theme or central idea throughout the|
| |text (including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot).|
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize literary text. |
|RI.8.2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the|I can determine a theme or the central ideas of a literary or |
|course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an |informational text. |
|objective summary of the text. | |
| |I can analyze the development of a theme or central idea throughout the|
| |text (including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot).|
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize informational text. |
|RH.6-8.2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary |I can determine the central idea of a primary or secondary source. |
|source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge| |
|or opinions. |I can accurately summarize a primary or secondary source. |
|RST.6-8.2. Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an |I can determine the central idea or conclusions of a scientific text. |
|accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. | |
| |I can objectively summarize a scientific text. |
|CCS Reading Standard 3: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Analyze idea development |I can analyze how an author develops ideas in a discipline-specific |
| |text. |
| | |
| |I can identify and follow the steps described in a discipline-specific |
| |text. |
|RL.8.3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or |I can analyze how specific dialogue or incidents in a plot propel the |
|drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. |action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. |
|RI.8.3. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between |I can analyze the connections and distinctions between individuals, |
|individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or |ideas or events in a text. |
|categories). | |
|RH.6-8.3. Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to |I can identify key steps in a process described in a primary or |
|history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are |secondary source. |
|raised or lowered). | |
|RST.6-8.3. Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out |I can follow precisely a multi-step scientific or technical procedure. |
|experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. | |
|CCS Reading Standard 4: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Interpret word meaning |I can determine the meaning and impact of specialized vocabulary used |
| |in a wide range of discipline-specific texts. |
|RL.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text (figurative, |
|including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific |connotative, and technical meanings) |
|word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other | |
|texts. |I can analyze the impact of word choice on meaning and tone (analogies |
| |or allusions). |
|RI.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text (figurative, |
|including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact |connotative, and technical meanings). |
|of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions | |
|to other texts. |I can analyze the impact of word choice on meaning and tone (analogies |
| |or allusions). |
|RH.6-8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a |I can determine the meaning of discipline- specific words and phrases |
|text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social |used in a primary or secondary source. |
|studies. | |
|RST.6-8.4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other |I can determine the meaning of specialized symbols and technical |
|domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or |vocabulary used in a scientific or technical text. |
|technical context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics. | |
|CCS Reading Standard 5: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Analyze text structure |I can analyze how and why the structure of a discipline-specific text |
| |helps me understand a topic or concept. |
|RL.8.5. Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how|I can compare and contrast the structure of multiple texts. |
|the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style. | |
| |I can analyze how different structures impact meaning and style of a |
| |text. |
|RI.8.5. Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, |I can analyze the structure of a specific paragraph in a text |
|including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key |(including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining |
|concept. |a key concept). |
|RH.6-8.5. Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, |I can describe the organizational structure of a primary or secondary |
|comparatively, causally). |source. |
|RST.6-8.5. Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including |I can analyze how different structures impact meaning of a text. |
|how the major sections contribute to the whole and to an understanding of the | |
|topic. |I can analyze how the sections of a text contribute to the overall |
| |meaning. |
|CCS Reading Standard 6: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Assess purpose and point of view |I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a |
| |discipline-specific text based on details in the text. |
|RL.8.6. Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the|I can analyze how difference in points of view between characters and |
|audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create |audience create effects in writing. |
|such effects as suspense or humor. | |
|RI.8.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze |I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in informational |
|how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.|text. |
| | |
| |I can analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting |
| |evidence or viewpoints. |
|RH.6-8.6. Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or |I can identify aspects of the text that reveal and author’s point of |
|purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts). |view or purpose. |
|RST.6-8.6. Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing|I can explain why the author describes a procedure, explains a concept,|
|a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text. |or discusses an experiment. |
|CCS Reading Standard 7: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Evaluate/integrate content from diverse formats |I can integrate and evaluate content from diverse formats. |
|RL.8.7. Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or |I can analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production follows |
|drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the |the text or script of the same literary text. |
|choices made by the director or actors. | |
| |I can evaluate the choices made by director or actors in presenting an |
| |interpretation of a script. |
|RI.8.7. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums |I can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different |
|(e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic |mediums to present an idea. |
|or idea. | |
|RH.6-8.7. Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, |I can synthesize visual information with information in print and |
|videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. |digital texts. |
|RST.6-8.7. Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words |I can synthesize visual information with other information in a |
|in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a |scientific or technical text. |
|flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table). | |
|CCS Reading Standard 8: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Evaluate the argument |I can identify the argument and specific claims in a |
| |discipline-specific text. |
| | |
| |I can distinguish an argument that is logical and well supported from |
| |an argument based on speculation, insufficient, or irrelevant evidence.|
|N/A | |
|RI.8.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, |I can identify the argument and specific claims in a text. |
|assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and | |
|sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. |I can 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). |
| | |
| |I can identify when irrelevant evidence is used. |
|RH.6-8.8. Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text. |I can explain the differences between facts, reasoned judgments, and |
| |opinions. |
| | |
| |I can identify facts, reasoned judgments, and opinions in a text. |
|RST.6-8.8. Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research |I can explain the differences between facts, reasoned judgment based on|
|findings, and speculation in a text. |research, and speculation. |
| | |
| |I can identify facts, reasoned judgment based on research, and |
| |speculation in a scientific text. |
|CCS Reading Standard 9: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Analyze how multiple texts address similar topics |I can compare and contrast how multiple texts present the same topic. |
|RL.8.9. Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of |I can analyze the connections between modern fiction and myths, |
|events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works |traditional stories or religious works (themes, patterns of events, |
|such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. |character types). |
|RI.8.9. Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting |I can analyze texts for disagreement on facts or interpretation. |
|information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters | |
|of fact or interpretation. | |
|RH.6-8.9. Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on |I can compare and contrast a primary and secondary source about the |
|the same topic. |same topic. |
|RST.6-8.9. Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, |I can compare and contrast the information gained from a variety of |
|simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text |sources about the same scientific topic. |
|on the same topic. | |
Disciplinary Reading Common Core State Standards & Long-Term Learning Targets
Grades 9-10
|“BOOKEND” CCS Reading Standard 10: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Comprehend complex text independently and proficiently |I can comprehend a wide range of complex texts on my own. |
|RL.9-10.10. By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature, including |I can read grade-level literary texts proficiently and independently. |
|stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9–10 text complexity band | |
|proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. |I can read above-grade literary texts with scaffolding and support. |
| | |
|By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, | |
|dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 9–10 text complexity band | |
|independently and proficiently. | |
|RI.9-10.10. By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in |I can read grade-level informational texts proficiently and |
|the grades 9–10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed |independently. |
|at the high end of the range. | |
| |I can read above-grade informational texts with scaffolding and |
|By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end|support. |
|of the grades 9–10 text complexity band independently and proficiently. | |
|RH.9-10.10. By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend history/social studies |I can read grade-level primary and secondary sources proficiently and |
|texts in the grades 9–10 text complexity band independently and proficiently. |independently. |
| | |
| |I can read above-grade primary and secondary sources with scaffolding |
| |and support. |
|RST.9-10.10. By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend science/technical |I can read grade-level science/technical texts proficiently and |
|texts in the grades 9–10 text complexity band independently and proficiently. |independently. |
| | |
| |I can read above-grade science/technical texts with scaffolding and |
| |support. |
|“BOOKEND” CCS Reading Standard 1: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Cite evidence |I can cite strong, specific, and thorough evidence from a range of |
| |discipline-specific texts to support my analysis. |
|RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of |I can cite text-based evidence that provides strong and thorough |
|what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. |support for an analysis of literary text. |
|RI.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of |I can cite strong and thorough evidence to support an analysis of |
|what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. |informational text. |
|RH.9-10.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and |I can cite specific evidence from primary and secondary sources to |
|secondary sources, attending
to such features as the date and origin of the |support my analysis (attending to such features as the date and origin |
|information. |of the information). |
|RST.9-10.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and |I can cite specific textual evidence from scientific and technical |
|technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or |texts to support my analysis (attending to the precise details of |
|descriptions. |explanations or descriptions). |
|CCS Reading Standard 2: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Determine central ideas and summarize |I can determine a theme or the central ideas of a discipline-specific |
| |text. |
| | |
| |I can accurately and objectively summarize discipline-specific texts. |
|RL.9-10.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail |I can determine the theme or central idea of a literary text. |
|its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is | |
|shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the |I can analyze the development of the theme or central idea over the |
|text. |course of the text (how it emerges and is shaped and refined by |
| |details). |
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize a literary text. |
|RI.9-10.2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over |I can determine the theme or central idea of a text. |
|the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by | |
|specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. |I can analyze the development of the theme or central idea over the |
| |course of the text (how it emerges and is shaped and refined by |
| |details). |
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize an informational text. |
|RH.9-10.2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary|I can determine the central idea of a primary or secondary source. |
|source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the| |
|course of the text. |I can accurately summarize how key events or ideas develop over the |
| |course of the text. |
|RST.9-10.2. Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the |I can determine the central idea or conclusions of a scientific or |
|text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; |technical text. |
|provide an accurate summary of the text. | |
| |I can trace a text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, |
| |phenomenon, or concept. |
| | |
| |I can accurately summarize a scientific or technical text. |
|CCS Reading Standard 3: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Analyze idea development |I can analyze how an author develops ideas in a discipline-specific |
| |text. |
| | |
| |I can identify and follow the steps described in a discipline-specific |
| |text. |
|RL.9-10.3. Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or |I can analyze how complex characters develop, interact with other |
|conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other|characters, and advance the plot or theme. |
|characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. | |
|RI.9-10.3. Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or |I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas |
|events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are |(including the order in which the points are made, how they are |
|introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them. |introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between |
| |them). |
|RH.9-10.3. Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine |I can analyze a series of events described in a text. |
|whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them. | |
| |I can determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply |
| |preceded them. |
|RST.9-10.3. Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out |I can follow precisely a complex multistep experimental procedure, |
|experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to |including taking measurements or performing technical tasks. |
|special cases or exceptions defined in the text. | |
| |I can attend to special cases or exceptions defined in the text. |
|CCS Reading Standard 4: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Interpret word meaning |I can determine the meaning and impact of specialized vocabulary used |
| |in a wide range of discipline-specific texts. |
|RL.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in literary text |
|text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative |(figurative, connotative, and technical meanings) |
|impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language | |
|evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone). |I can analyze the overall impact of word choice on meaning and tone. |
|RI.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text (figurative, |
|text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the |connotative, and technical meanings). |
|cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the | |
|language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper). |I can analyze the overall impact of word choice on meaning and tone. |
|RH.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases
as they are used in a |I can determine the meaning of specific words and phrases used in a |
|text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of|primary or secondary source (including discipline-specific vocabulary |
|history/social studies. |about the political, social, or economic aspects of history). |
|RST.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other |I can determine the meaning of specialized symbols and technical |
|domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or |vocabulary used in a scientific or technical text. |
|technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics. | |
|CCS Reading Standard 5: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Analyze text structure |I can analyze how and why the structure of a discipline-specific text |
| |helps me understand a topic or concept. |
|RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, |I can analyze how an author’s choices about how to structure text, |
|order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., |order events, and manipulate time create intended effects. |
|pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. | |
|RI.9-10.5. Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and |I can analyze how author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by|
|refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text |other sections of text (sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of |
|(e.g., a section or chapter). |text). |
|RH.9-10.5. Analyze how a text uses structure to emphasize key points or advance|I can analyze how a text uses structure to emphasize key points or |
|an explanation or analysis. |advance an explanation or analysis. |
|RST.9-10.5.5. Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a |I can analyze the relationships among concepts and processes in a |
|text, including relationships among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction |scientific text. |
|force, energy). | |
| |I can explain the relationship among key terms in a scientific or |
| |technical text. |
|CCS Reading Standard 6: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Assess purpose and point of view |I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a |
| |discipline-specific text based on details in the text. |
|RL.9-10.6. Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected |I can analyze a specific point of view or cultural experience in world |
|in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide |literature. |
|reading of world literature. | |
|RI.9-10.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze|I can determine an author’s point of view of purpose in informational |
|how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose. |text. |
| | |
| |I can analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance his/her point of |
| |view or purpose. |
|RH.9-10.6. Compare the point of view of two or more authors for how they treat |I can compare and contrast the point of view of two or more authors for|
|the same or similar topics, including which details they include and emphasize |how they treat similar topics (including which details they include and|
|in their respective accounts. |emphasize in their respective accounts). |
|RST.9-10.6. Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, |I can analyze the author’s purpose for providing an explanation, |
|describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, defining the |describing a procedure or discussing an experiment. |
|question the author seeks to address. | |
| |I can explain the question the author is addressing in a scientific or |
| |technical text. |
|CCS Reading Standard 7: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Integrate/evaluate content from diverse formats |I can integrate and evaluate content from diverse formats. |
|RL.9-10.7. Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two |I can compare and contrast the representation of a subject or scene in |
|different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each |two different mediums (including what is emphasized or absent in each |
|treatment (e.g., Auden’s “Musée des Beaux Arts” and Breughel’s Landscape with |treatment) |
|the Fall of Icarus). | |
|RI.9-10.7. Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums |I can analyze various accounts of the same subject from different |
|(e.g., a person’s life story in both print and multimedia), determining which |mediums to determine which details are emphasized. |
|details are emphasized in each account. | |
|RH.9-10.7. Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g., charts, research|I can integrate quantitative or technical analysis with qualitative |
|data) with qualitative analysis in print or digital text. |analysis in print or digital text. |
|RST.9-10.7. Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words |I can create a visual representation to translate technical information|
|in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information |expressed in words in a text. |
|expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words. | |
| |I can translate visual or mathematical text into words, using |
| |quantitative or technical vocabulary. |
|CCS Reading Standard 8: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Evaluate the argument |I can identify the argument and specific claims in a |
| |discipline-specific text. |
| | |
| |I can distinguish an argument that is logical and well supported from |
| |an argument based on speculation, insufficient, or irrelevant evidence.|
|RI.9-10.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, |I can identify the argument and specific claims in a text. |
|assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and | |
|sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. |I can 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). |
| | |
| |I can identify false statements and flawed reasoning. |
|RH.9-10.8. Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text |I can assess how well an author’s claim is supported by reasoning and |
|support the author’s claims. |evidence. |
|RST.9-10.8. Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text |I can analyze to what degree an author’s reasoning and evidence in a |
|support the author’s claim or a recommendation for solving a scientific or |text supports a claim or recommendation for solving a scientific or |
|technical problem. |technical problem. |
|CCS Reading Standard 9: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Analyze how multiple texts address similar topics |I can compare and contrast how multiple texts present the same topic. |
|RL.9-10.9. Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a |I can analyze how an author uses and transforms source material in a |
|specific work (e.g., how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the |specific work. |
|Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare). | |
|RI.9-10.9. Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary |I can analyze important US historical documents and literary texts for |
|significance (e.g., Washington’s Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, |related themes and concepts. |
|Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms speech, King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”), | |
|including how they address related themes and concepts. | |
|RH.9-10.9. Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary|I can compare and contrast how the same topic is addressed in several |
|and secondary sources. |primary and secondary sources. |
|RST.9-10.9. Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from |I can compare and contrast findings presented in a variety of sources |
|other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings |that support or contradict previous explanations or accounts of a |
|support or contradict previous explanations or accounts. |scientific or technical problem. |
Disciplinary Reading Common Core State Standards & Long-Term Learning Targets
Grades 11-12
|“BOOKEND” CCS Reading Standard 10: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Comprehend complex text independently and proficiently |I can comprehend a wide range of complex texts on my own. |
|RL.11-12.10. By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature, including |I can read grade-level literary texts proficiently and independently. |
|stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band | |
|proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. |I can read above-grade literary texts with scaffolding and support. |
| | |
|By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature, including stories, | |
|dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band | |
|independently and proficiently. | |
|RI.11-12.10. By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in|I can read grade-level informational texts proficiently and |
|the grades 11–CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed|independently. |
|at the high end of the range. | |
| |I can read above-grade informational texts with scaffolding and |
|By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end|support. |
|of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently. | |
|RH.11-12.10. By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend history/social studies|I can read grade-level primary and secondary sources proficiently and |
|texts in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.|independently. |
| | |
| |I can read above-grade primary and secondary sources with scaffolding |
| |and support. |
|RST.11-12.10. By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend science/technical |I can read grade-level scientific/technical texts proficiently and |
|texts in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.|independently. |
| | |
| |I can read above-grade scientific/technical texts with scaffolding and |
| |support. |
|“BOOKEND” CCS Reading Standard 1: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Cite evidence |I can cite strong, specific, and thorough evidence from a range of |
| |discipline-specific texts to support my analysis. |
|RL.11-12.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of |I can cite text-based evidence that provides strong and thorough |
|what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, |support for an analysis of literary text, including determining where |
|including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. |the text leaves matters uncertain. |
|RI.11-12.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of |I can cite strong and thorough evidence to support analysis of |
|what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, |informational text, including determining where the text leaves matters|
|including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. |uncertain. |
|RH.11-12.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and |I can cite specific evidence from primary and secondary sources to |
|secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an |support my analysis (connecting insights gained from specific details |
|understanding of the text as a whole. |to an understanding of the text as a whole). |
|RST.11-12.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and |I can cite supporting textual evidence to support analysis of |
|technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to |scientific and technical texts, citing supporting textual evidence. |
|any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. | |
| |I can identify important distinctions the author makes and any gaps or |
| |inconsistencies in the account. |
|CCS Reading Standard 2: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Determine central ideas and summarize |I can determine a theme or the central ideas of a discipline-specific |
| |text. |
| | |
| |I can accurately and objectively summarize discipline-specific texts. |
|RL.11-12.2. Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze|I can determine multiple themes or central ideas of a literary text. |
|their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and | |
|build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary|I can analyze the development of the theme or central idea over the |
|of the text. |course of the text (how they interact and build on one another to |
| |produce a complex account). |
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize a literary text. |
|RI.11-12.2. Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their |I can determine multiple themes or central ideas of an informational |
|development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build |text. |
|on one another to provide a complex analysis; provide an objective summary of | |
|the text. |I can analyze the development of the theme or central idea over the |
| |course of the text (how they interact and build on one another to |
| |produce a complex account). |
| | |
| |I can objectively summarize an informational text. |
|RH.11-12.2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or |I can determine the central idea of a primary or secondary source. |
|secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the | |
|relationships among the key details and ideas. |I can provide an accurate summary that identifies the relationships |
| |among key details and ideas. |
|RST.11-12.2. Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize |I can accurately paraphrase the central ideas or conclusions of a text,|
|complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing|including the key concepts and processes. |
|them in simpler but still accurate terms. | |
|CCS Reading Standard 3: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Analyze idea development |I can analyze how an author develops ideas in a discipline-specific |
| |text. |
| | |
| |I can identify and follow the steps described in a discipline-specific |
| |text. |
|RL.11-12.3. Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop|I can analyze the impact of author’s choices on the development and |
|and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the |relationship of elements of a story or drama. |
|action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed). | |
|RI.11-12.3. Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain |I can explain how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact and |
|how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course|develop in a text with a complex sequence of events or set of ideas. |
|of the text. | |
|RH.11-12.3. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine |I can evaluate various explanations for actions or events. |
|which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the | |
|text leaves matters uncertain. |I can determine which explanation is best supported by textual evidence|
| |and acknowledge where the text leaves matters uncertain. |
|RST.11-12.3. Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out |I can follow precisely a complex multistep experimental procedure, |
|experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the |including taking measurements or performing technical tasks. |
|specific results based on explanations in the text. | |
| |I can analyze the specific results based upon explanations in the text.|
|CCS Reading Standard 4: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Interpret word meaning |I can determine the meaning and impact of specialized vocabulary used |
| |in a wide range of discipline-specific texts. |
|RL.11-12.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in literary text |
|text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of |(figurative, connotative, and technical meanings). |
|specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple | |
|meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. |I can analyze the overall impact of word choices on meaning and tone |
|(Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.) |(including words with multiple meanings or language that is |
| |particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful). |
|RI.11-12.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a |I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text (figurative, |
|text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an|connotative, and technical meanings). |
|author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over the course of a| |
|text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist No. 10). |I can analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of key terms |
| |over the course of a text. |
|RH.11-12.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a |I can determine the meaning of specific words and phrases used in a |
|text, including analyzing how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key |primary or secondary source. |
|term over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist| |
|No. 10). |I can analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of key terms |
| |over the course of a text. |
|RST.11-12.4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other |I can determine the meaning of specialized symbols and technical |
|domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or |vocabulary used in a scientific or technical text. |
|technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics. | |
|CCS Reading Standard 5: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Analyze text structure |I can analyze how and why the structure of a text helps me understand a|
| |topic or concept and appreciate the aesthetic impact of the text. |
|RL.11-12.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure |I can analyze how an author’s choices about how to structure specific |
|specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, |parts of a text contribute to the overall structure, meaning and |
|the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall|aesthetic impact. |
|structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact. | |
|RI.11-12.5. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author |I can evaluate the effectiveness of the structure of an author’s |
|uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure |explanation or argument (including whether the structure makes points |
|makes points clear, convincing, and engaging. |clear, convincing and engaging). |
|RH.11-12.5. Analyze in detail how a complex primary source is structured, |I can analyze how a complex primary source is structured. |
|including how key sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text | |
|contribute to the whole. |I can explain how key sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the|
| |text contribute to the whole. |
|RST.11-12.5. Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into |I can analyze how a text is structured into categories or hierarchies, |
|categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or |and how that structure supports my understanding of the information or |
|ideas. |ideas. |
|CCS Reading Standard 6: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Assess purpose and point of view |I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text even |
| |when it is not directly stated. |
|RL.11-12.6. Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires |I can determine point of view whether it is expressed literally or |
|distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant |figuratively. |
|(e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement). | |
|RI.11-12.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which |I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text with |
|the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and content |effective rhetoric. |
|contribute to the power, persuasiveness or beauty of the text. | |
| |I can analyze how style and content contribute to the power, |
| |persuasiveness, or beauty of the text. |
|RH.11-12.6. Evaluate authors’ differing points of view on the same historical |I can evaluate authors’ differing points of view on the same historical|
|event or issue by assessing the authors’ claims, reasoning, and evidence. |event or issue. |
| | |
| |I can assess authors’ claims, reasoning, and evidence. |
|RST.11-12.6. Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, |I can analyze the author’s purpose for providing an explanation, |
|describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying |describing a procedure or discussing an experiment. |
|important issues that remain unresolved. | |
| |I can identify important issues that remain unresolved in a scientific |
| |or technical text. |
|CCS Reading Standard 7: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Integrate/evaluate content from diverse formats |I can integrate and evaluate content from diverse formats to address a |
| |question or solve a problem. |
|RL.11-12.7. Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., |I can analyze multiple representations of a story, drama or poem to |
|recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating |evaluate each version’s interpretation of the source text. |
|how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by | |
|Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist. | |
|RI.11-12.7. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in|I can integrate multiple sources of information presented in different |
|different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words|media and formats to address a question or solve a problem. |
|in order to address a question or solve a problem. | |
| |I can evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different |
| |media or formats in order to address a question or solve a problem. |
|RH.11-12.7. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in|I can integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in a |
|diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words)|variety of formats and media to address a question or solve a problem. |
|in order to address a question or solve a problem. | |
|RST.11-12.7. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented |I can integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in a |
|in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in |variety of formats and media to address a question or solve a problem. |
|order to address a question or solve a problem. | |
|CCS Reading Standard 8: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Evaluate the argument |I can identify the argument and specific claims in a |
| |discipline-specific text and. |
| | |
| |I can challenge or corroborate the argument in a discipline-specific |
| |text by drawing on additional information. |
|N/A | |
|RI.11-12.8. Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, |I can evaluate the reasoning (premises, purposes, and arguments) in |
|including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal |seminal US texts and works of public advocacy (including the |
|reasoning (e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court majority opinions and dissents) and the |application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning). |
|premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy (e.g., The | |
|Federalist, presidential addresses). | |
|RH.11-12.8. Evaluate an author’s premises, claims, and evidence by |I can evaluate an author’s premises, claims, and evidence by |
|corroborating or challenging them with other information. |corroborating or challenging them with other information. |
|RST.11-12.8. Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a |I can evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis and conclusions in a |
|science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating |science or technical text by verifying the data when possible. |
|or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. | |
| |I can corroborate or challenge conclusions with other sources of |
| |information. |
|CCS Reading Standard 9: |Long-Term Target(s) |
|Analyze how multiple texts address similar topics |I can compare and contrast how multiple texts present the same topic. |
| | |
| |I can notice and resolve discrepancies between different texts on the |
| |same topic. |
|RL.11-12.9. Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and |I can describe the foundational works of eighteenth-, nineteenth-, and |
|early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including |twentieth-century American literature. |
|how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. | |
| |I can compare and contrast how two or more texts from the same period |
| |treat similar themes or topics. |
|RI.11-12.9. Analyze seventeenth-, eighteenth-, and nineteenth-century |I can analyze the themes, purposes, and rhetorical features in US |
|foundational U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (including |documents of historical and literary significance from the |
|The Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of |seventeenth-, eighteenth-, and nineteenth-centuries. |
|Rights, and Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address) for their themes, purposes, and| |
|rhetorical features. | |
|RH.11-12.9. Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and |I can integrate information from diverse primary and secondary sources |
|secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting |into a coherent understanding of an idea or event. |
|discrepancies among sources. | |
| |I can note discrepancies among sources. |
|RST.11-12.9. Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, |I can synthesize information from a variety of sources into a coherent |
|experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, |understanding of a process, phenomenon or concept. |
|phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible. | |
| |I can resolve conflicting information when possible. |
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