1. Common Core Standards Reading literature Reading informational texts Writing Speaking and Listening Language/Grammar

2. RL1-Cite textual evidence RL2-Determine a theme RL3-Describe the plot; how it unfolds RL4-Determine word’s meaning as used; analyze word choice RL5-Analyze how a portion of text fits overall & contributes to plot, theme, setting development RL6-Explain how author develops POV RL7-Compare and Contrast reading lit. to viewing/hearing lit. RL8 – not applicable to literature RL9-Compare/Contrast genres on similar themes RL10-read and comprehend literature effectively KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS CRAFT AND STRUCTURE INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS SIXTH GRADE READING LITERATURE STANDARDS

3. RI1-Cite textual evidence RI2-Determine a central idea; give an objective summary RI3-Analyze how a key idea is introduced, & elaborated upon in text RI4-Determine word’s meaning as used RI5-Analyze how a portion of a text fits overall structure RI6-Explain how author develops POV, purpose RI7-Integrate information presented in different formats RI8 – Trace and evaluate arguments or claims RI9-Compare/Contrast one author’s presentation of events to another’s presentation (memoir versus autobiography) RI10-read and comprehend non fiction effectively KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS CRAFT AND STRUCTURE INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS SIXTH GRADE READING INFORMATIONAL TEXTS STANDARDS

4. W1-Write arguments to support claims with evidence. W2-Write informative text to examine and convey complex information clearly. W3-Write narratives using well-chosen details, dialogue and well-structured event sequences. W4-Produce clear writing with appropriate organization, development and style. W5-Develop and strengthen writing by using planning, drafting W6-Use technology to produce, publish and collaborate W7-Conduct short and sustained research projects demonstrating understanding of subject. W8 – Gather info from multitude of sources, assess validity of info, and integrate info without plagiarizing. W9-Draw evidence from texts to support analysis, reflection & research. W10-Write routinely for a range of tasks, purposes and audiences. TEXT TYPES & PURPOSES PRODUCTION AND PROCESS RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE SIXTH GRADE WRITING STANDARDS

5. SL1-Engage in collaborative discussion-by preparing beforehand, participating respectfully & paraphrasing. SL2-Interpret information presented in diverse media formats. SL3-Delineate a speaker’s argument and distinguish claims supported by evidence from those that are not. SL4-Present claims and findings clearly, with good eye contact, volume & voice. SL5-Include multimedia components to clarify information. SL6-Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks. COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION PRESENTATION OF IDEAS SIXTH GRADE SPEAKING AND LISTENING STANDARDS

6. L1- Understand pronoun case; intensive pronouns; pronoun/antecedent agreement. L2- Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation & spelling. L3-Vary sentence patterns, maintain consistent style and tone. L4-Determine meaning using context clues, roots, and other strategies. L5-Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, figures of speech,& nuances; distinguish between connotation and denotation. L6- Acquire Academic Vocabulary. CONVENTIONS AND KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGE VOCABULARY SIXTH GRADE LANGUAGE STANDARDS

7. RL1-Cite textual evidence RL2-Analyze theme RL3-Analyze the plot RL4-Determine word’s meaning; analyze choice; consider impact RL5-Analyze how literary form/genre impacts meaning RL6-Analyze how author develops POV RL7-Compare and Contrast reading lit. to viewing/hearing lit. and analyze film and stage techniques RL8 – not applicable to literature RL9-Compare/Contrast genres on similar themes- Historical account versus historical fiction RL10-read and comprehend literature effectively KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS CRAFT AND STRUCTURE INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS SEVENTH GRADE READING LITERATURE STANDARDS

8. RI1-Cite textual evidence. RI2-Determine 2+ central ideas; give an objective summary. RI3-Analyze the interaction between individuals, events and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influenced individuals; how individuals influenced events). RI4-Determine word’s meaning as used; analyze how word choice impacts tone. RI5-Analyze the overall structure an author uses to organize text. RI6-Explain how an author develops POV; analyze how an author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. RI7-Compare and Contrast information presented in different formats RI8 – Trace and evaluate arguments or claims; assess validity. RI9-Analyze two or more authors’ presentations of events RI10-read and comprehend non fiction effectively KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS CRAFT AND STRUCTURE INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS SEVENTH GRADE READING INFORMATIONAL TEXTS STANDARDS

9. W1-Write arguments to support claims with evidence. W2-Write informative text to examine and convey complex information clearly. W3-Write narratives using well-chosen details, dialogue and well-structured event sequences. W4-Produce clear writing with appropriate organization, development and style. W5-Develop and strengthen writing by using planning, drafting W6-Use technology to produce, publish and collaborate W7-Conduct short and sustained research projects demonstrating understanding of subject. W8 – Gather info from multitude of sources, assess validity of info, and integrate info without plagiarizing. W9-Draw evidence from texts to support analysis, reflection & research. W10-Write routinely for a range of tasks, purposes and audiences. TEXT TYPES & PURPOSES PRODUCTION AND PROCESS RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE SEVENTH GRADE WRITING STANDARDS

10. SL1-Engage in collaborative discussion-by preparing beforehand, participating respectfully & paraphrasing. SL2-Interpret information presented in diverse media formats. SL3-Delineate a speaker’s argument and distinguish claims supported by evidence from those that are not. SL4-Present claims and findings clearly, with good eye contact, volume & voice. SL5-Include multimedia components to clarify information. SL6-Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks. COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION PRESENTATION OF IDEAS SEVENTH GRADE SPEAKING AND LISTENING STANDARDS

11. L1- Understand of phrases and clauses; simple, compound, compound-complex sentences; recognize misplaced and dangling modifiers L2- Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation & spelling; use comma rules L3-Choose language to express ideas precisely; eliminate wordiness and redundancy. L4-Determine meaning using context clues, roots, and other strategies. L5-Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, figures of speech, biblical & mythological allusions,& nuances; distinguish between connotation & denotation. L6- Acquire Academic Vocabulary. CONVENTIONS AND KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGE VOCABULARY SEVENTH GRADE LANGUAGE STANDARDS

12. RL1-Cite textual evidence RL2-Relate theme to analysis of character, plot, setting RL3-Analyze the role of dialogue in developing plot, revealing character. RL4-Determine word’s meaning; analyze choice; consider impact on tone RL5-Analyze how literary form/genre impacts meaning RL6-Analyze how author’s POV creates suspense, humor, etc. RL7-Compare and Contrast reading lit. to viewing/hearing lit. and analyze film and stage techniques; consider if visual version is faithful to text RL8 – not applicable to literature RL9-Analyze modern literature for mythical & traditional themes RL10-read and comprehend literature effectively KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS CRAFT AND STRUCTURE INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS EIGHTH GRADE READING LITERATURE STANDARDS

13. RI1-Cite strongest textual evidence to support reader’s inferences. RI2-Determine 1 central idea and analyze its development over course of text. RI3-Analyze how an author connects and distinguishes events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies or categories). RI4-Determine word’s meaning as used; analyze how word choice impacts tone. Consider analogies and allusions. RI5-Analyze in detail the structure of a particular paragraph. Consider role of particular sentences in developing and refining key concepts. RI6-Explain how an author develops his/her POV yet acknowledges conflicting viewpoints. RI7-Evaluate effectiveness (pros/cons) of different formats for presenting information. RI8 – Trace and evaluate arguments or claims; assess validity and recognize irrelevant evidence. RI9-Analyze two or more texts presenting conflicting information and identify disagreements in fact versus disagreements in interpretation. RI10-read and comprehend difficult non fiction selections effectively. KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS CRAFT AND STRUCTURE INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS EIGHTH GRADE READING INFORMATIONAL TEXTS STANDARDS

14. W1-Write arguments to support claims with evidence. W2-Write informative text to examine and convey complex information clearly. W3-Write narratives using well-chosen details, dialogue and well-structured event sequences. W4-Produce clear writing with appropriate organization, development and style. W5-Develop and strengthen writing by using planning, drafting W6-Use technology to produce, publish and collaborate W7-Conduct short and sustained research projects demonstrating understanding of subject. W8 – Gather info from multitude of sources, assess validity of info, and integrate info without plagiarizing. W9-Draw evidence from texts to support analysis, reflection & research. W10-Write routinely for a range of tasks, purposes and audiences. TEXT TYPES & PURPOSES PRODUCTION AND PROCESS RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE EIGHTH GRADE WRITING STANDARDS

15. SL1-Engage in collaborative discussion-by preparing beforehand, participating respectfully & paraphrasing. SL2-Interpret information presented in diverse media formats. SL3-Delineate a speaker’s argument and distinguish claims supported by evidence from those that are not. SL4-Present claims and findings clearly, with good eye contact, volume & voice. SL5-Include multimedia components to clarify information. SL6-Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks. COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION PRESENTATION OF IDEAS EIGHTH GRADE SPEAKING AND LISTENING STANDARDS

16. L1- Understand of verbals-gerunds, participle, infinitives; determine active and passive verbs; recognize shifts in verb tense L2- Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation & spelling; use comma rules L3-Choose language to express ideas precisely; eliminate wordiness and redundancy. L4-Determine meaning using context clues, roots, and other strategies. L5-Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, figures of speech, biblical and mythological allusions, irony & nuances; distinguish between connotation and denotation. L6- Acquire Academic Vocabulary. CONVENTIONS AND KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGE VOCABULARY EIGHTH GRADE LANGUAGE STANDARDS