Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 9 Access Points

Other Florida English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) sets

Communication

  • 1

    Communicating Through Writing

    1. 2

      Write a narrative using narrative techniques, varied transitions and a clearly established point of view.ELA.9.C.1.AP.2

    2. 3

      Argue a position, supporting claims using logical reasoning and credible evidence from multiple sources, rebutting counterclaims with relevant evidence, using a logical organizational structure, elaboration, purposeful transitions and a tone appropriate to the task.ELA.9.C.1.AP.3

    3. 4

      Write an expository text to explain and analyze information from multiple sources, using a logical organization, varied purposeful transitions and a tone appropriate to the task.ELA.9.C.1.AP.4

    4. 5

      Improve writing when given feedback from an adult, a peer and/or an online editing tool, revising for clarity and cohesiveness.ELA.9.C.1.AP.5

  • 2

    Communicating Orally

    1. 1

      Present information, with a logical organization and coherent focus, with credible evidence, creating a clear perspective, using the student’s mode of communication with guidance and support.ELA.9.C.2.AP.1

  • 3

    Following Conventions

    1. 1

      1 Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling appropriate to grade-level content.ELA.9.C.3.AP.1

      1. a

        Identify parallel structures and various types of phrases and clauses in a variety of writings or presentations.ELA.9.C.3.AP.1.a

      2. b

        Practice usage of rules to create flow in writing and/or presentingELA.9.C.3.AP.1.b

  • 4

    Researching

    1. 1a

      Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on a reliable and valid source.ELA.9.C.4.AP.1a

    2. 1b

      Clarify the scope of a question to align with research findings.ELA.9.C.4.AP.1b

  • 5

    Creating and Collaborating

    1. 1

      Integrate a detail into a digital presentation with a coherent idea and a clear perspective.ELA.9.C.5.AP.1

    2. 2

      Use an online platform to create and share publication-ready quality writing tailored to a specific audience.ELA.9.C.5.AP.2

Reading

  • 1

    Reading Prose and Poetry

    1. 1

      Identify how key elements increase understanding of literary text and/or style.ELA.9.R.1.AP.1

    2. 2

      Explain how universal themes and their development are used throughout a literary text.ELA.9.R.1.AP.2

    3. 3a

      Describe the narrator perspective in a text.ELA.9.R.1.AP.3a

    4. 3b

      Describe how the author creates irony or satire in a text.ELA.9.R.1.AP.3b

    5. 4

      Explain characters, structures and themes of epic poetry.ELA.9.R.1.AP.4

  • 2

    Reading Informational Text

    1. 1

      Explain the purpose and/or meaning across multiple text structures.ELA.9.R.2.AP.1

    2. 2

      Explain the support an author uses to develop the central idea(s) throughout a text.ELA.9.R.2.AP.2

    3. 3a

      Identify rhetorical appeals and/or figurative language.ELA.9.R.2.AP.3a

    4. 3b

      Identify how an author establishes and achieves purpose(s) through rhetorical appeals and/or figurative language.ELA.9.R.2.AP.3b

    5. 4a

      Explain how the development of two opposing arguments on the same topic are related.ELA.9.R.2.AP.4a

    6. 4b

      Explain the effectiveness and validity of the claims within two opposing arguments on the same topic.ELA.9.R.2.AP.4b

  • 3

    Reading Across Genres

    1. 1

      Identify examples of figurative language that create mood in text(s).ELA.9.R.3.AP.1

    2. 2

      Summarize information from grade-level texts, at the student’s ability level using the student’s mode of communication.ELA.9.R.3.AP.2

    3. 3

      Identify the ways in which authors have adapted mythical, classical or religious texts.ELA.9.R.3.AP.3

    4. 4

      Identify an authors use of rhetoric in a text.ELA.9.R.3.AP.4

Vocabulary

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    Finding Meaning

    1. 1

      Use grade-level content vocabulary in communication, using the students mode of communication.ELA.9.V.1.AP.1

    2. 3

      Use context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials and/or background knowledge to determine the connotative and denotative meaning of a word and/or phrase, appropriate to grade-level content at the student’s ability level.ELA.9.V.1.AP.3

    3. 2

      Using etymology and derivations, identify the meaning of a word from a phrase in grade-level content at the student’s ability level.ELA.9.V.1.AP.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9
Where can I read the official document?
English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.)

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