Grades 9, 10

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Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.9-10.VD.1

Determine how words and phrases provide meaning and nuance to texts.9-10.VD.2

Acquire and use accurately general academic and content-specific words and phrases occurring in grade-level reading and content; demonstrate independence when gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Use these words in discussions and writing.9-10.VD.3

Conduct brief as well as multi-day research projects to take some action or share findings orally or in writing by formulating a research question and considering alternative avenues of inquiry; gathering relevant information from a variety authoritative sources and assessing which provide the most reliable and useful information; and following a standard approved format (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) for citations and bibliographies.9-10.RS.1

Read a series of texts organized around a variety of conceptually related topics to build knowledge about the world. (These texts should be at a range of complexity levels so students can read the texts independently, with peers, or with modest support.)9-10.RS.2

Develop flexibility in writing by routinely engaging in the production of shorter and longer pieces for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. This could include, among others, summaries, reflections, descriptions, critiques, letters, and poetry, etc.9-10.W.1

(Argument writing is a priority in grades 11/12; teachers can include argument at their discretion.)9-10.W.2

Write informational texts that introduce the topic clearly by providing needed context, presenting well-defined theses, and previewing what is to follow; develop the topic through sustained use of the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples from multiple authoritative sources appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic; and provide a concluding section that follows from the information or explanation presented.9-10.W.3

(Teachers can include narrative writing at their discretion.)9-10.W.4

Produce clear and coherent organizational structures that attend to the norms and conventions of the writing genre and in which ideas, concepts, and other information are logically grouped; include formatting and graphics to support the purpose and create a unified whole; and use precise language, content-specific vocabulary, and varied transitions to link major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between and among ideas and concepts.9-10.W.5

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing should demonstrate command of grade-level Grammar and Conventions.)9-10.W.6

Write by hand or with technology to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology's capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.9-10.W.7

Engage in collaborative discussions about grade-level topics and texts with peers by setting rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, defining individual roles, tracking progress on specific goals; responding to others' questions and comments and diverse perspectives with precise evidence, relevant observations, and ideas; and making new connections considering the evidence and reasoning presented.9-10.ODC.1

Analyze the effect of text and images on the reader's or viewer's emotions in print journalism, and images, sound, and text in electronic journalism, distinguishing techniques used in each to achieve these effects.9-10.ODC.2

Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.9-10.ODC.3

Report orally on a topic or text or present an argument, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound reasoning, and well-chosen details in a style appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.9-10.ODC.4

Manage personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and be conscious and aware of data-collection technology used to track and exploit navigation online.9-10.ODC.5

Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse digital media, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.9-10.ODC.6

Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different media (e.g., a person's life story in print or digitally), determining which details are emphasized in each account.9-10.ODC.7

Make strategic use of digital media presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.9-10.ODC.8

Demonstrate command of the conventions of English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.9-10.GC.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of English punctuation and capitalization when writing and reading aloud to create meaning.9-10.GC.2

Spell correctly, consulting reference materials to check as needed.9-10.GC.3