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Standard Identifier: RH.6–8.6
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:
Craft and Structure
Standard:
Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
Standard Identifier: RI.6.4
Grade:
6
Subject Area:
English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain:
Reading: Informational Text
Cluster:
Craft and Structure
Standard:
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. (See grade 6 Language standards 4–6 for additional expectations.) CA
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. (See grade 6 Language standards 4–6 for additional expectations.) CA
Standard Identifier: RI.6.5
Grade:
6
Subject Area:
English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain:
Reading: Informational Text
Cluster:
Craft and Structure
Standard:
Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas. a. Analyze the use of text features (e.g., graphics, headers, captions) in popular media. CA
Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas. a. Analyze the use of text features (e.g., graphics, headers, captions) in popular media. CA
Standard Identifier: RI.6.6
Grade:
6
Subject Area:
English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain:
Reading: Informational Text
Cluster:
Craft and Structure
Standard:
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
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.6–8.2
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: RI.7.4
Grade:
7
Subject Area:
English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain:
Reading: Informational Text
Cluster:
Craft and Structure
Standard:
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. (See grade 7 Language standards 4–6 for additional expectations.) CA
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. (See grade 7 Language standards 4–6 for additional expectations.) CA
Standard Identifier: RI.7.5
Grade:
7
Subject Area:
English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain:
Reading: Informational Text
Cluster:
Craft and Structure
Standard:
Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas. a. Analyze the use of text features (e.g., graphics, headers, captions) in public documents. CA
Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas. a. Analyze the use of text features (e.g., graphics, headers, captions) in public documents. CA
Standard Identifier: RI.7.6
Grade:
7
Subject Area:
English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain:
Reading: Informational Text
Cluster:
Craft and Structure
Standard:
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
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