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Standard Identifier: RH.6–8.3
Grade Range:
6–8
Subject Area:
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (6–12)
Domain:
Reading: Literacy in History/Social Studies
Cluster:
Key Ideas and Details
Standard:
Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).
Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).
Standard Identifier: RI.6.1
Grade:
6
Subject Area:
English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain:
Reading: Informational Text
Cluster:
Key Ideas and Details
Standard:
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Standard Identifier: RI.6.2
Grade:
6
Subject Area:
English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain:
Reading: Informational Text
Cluster:
Key Ideas and Details
Standard:
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Standard Identifier: RI.6.3
Grade:
6
Subject Area:
English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain:
Reading: Informational Text
Cluster:
Key Ideas and Details
Standard:
Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
Standard Identifier: WHST.6–8.1
Grade Range:
6–8
Subject Area:
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (6–12)
Domain:
Writing: Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
Cluster:
Text Types and Purposes
Standard:
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Standard Identifier: WHST.6–8.10
Grade Range:
6–8
Subject Area:
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (6–12)
Domain:
Writing: Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
Cluster:
Range of Writing
Standard:
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Standard Identifier: WHST.6–8.2
Grade Range:
6–8
Subject Area:
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (6–12)
Domain:
Writing: Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
Cluster:
Text Types and Purposes
Standard:
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes. a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes. a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
Standard Identifier: WHST.6–8.3
Grade Range:
6–8
Subject Area:
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (6–12)
Domain:
Writing: Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
Cluster:
Text Types and Purposes
Standard:
(See note; not applicable as a separate requirement)
(See note; not applicable as a separate requirement)
Standard Identifier: WHST.6–8.7
Grade Range:
6–8
Subject Area:
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (6–12)
Domain:
Writing: Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
Cluster:
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Standard:
Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
Standard Identifier: WHST.6–8.8
Grade Range:
6–8
Subject Area:
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (6–12)
Domain:
Writing: Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
Cluster:
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Standard:
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources (primary and secondary), using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. CA
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources (primary and secondary), using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. CA
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