Grades 9-10

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Write arguments in a variety of forms that: a. Introduce claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. b. Use rhetorical strategies to enhance the effectiveness of the claim. c. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns. d. Use effective transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. e. Establish and maintain a consistent style and tone appropriate for the purpose and audience. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. (E)9-10.W.1

Write informative compositions on a variety of topics that: a. Introduce a topic and organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions. b. Develop the topic utilizing credible sources with relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic. c. Use appropriate transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. d. Choose language and content-specific vocabulary that express ideas precisely and concisely to manage the complexity of the topic, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. e. Establish and maintain a style appropriate for the purpose and audience. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic). (E)9-10.W.2

Write narrative compositions in a variety of forms that: a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters. b. Create a smooth progression of experiences or events. c. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plotlines to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. d. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. e. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. f. Provide an ending that follows and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. (E) 9-10.W.3

Apply the writing process to all formal writing including but not limited to argumentative, informative, and narrative. a. Plan and develop, draft, and revise writing using appropriate reference materials. Rewrite, try a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience, and edit to produce and strengthen writing that is clear and coherent. b. Use technology to generate, 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 (e.g., use of publishing programs, integration of multimedia). c. Utilize a standard style guide framework for in-text documentation, formatting, and works cited in order to properly credit sources in all writing types, utilizing multiple sources when appropriate. 9-10.W.4

Conduct more sustained research assignments and tasks to build knowledge about the research process and the topic under study. a. Formulate an inquiry question and refine and narrow the focus as research evolves. b. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative sources, using advanced searches effectively, and annotate sources. c. Assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question. d. Synthesize and integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas. e. Avoid plagiarism and over reliance on any one source and follow a standard format (e.g., MLA, APA) for citation. f. Present information, choosing from a variety of formats. (E)9-10.W.5

Demonstrate command of English grammar and usage, focusing on: a. Verbs – Forming and using verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional and subjunctive moods. b. Usage – Identifying and using parallelism in all writing to present items in a series and items juxtaposed for emphasis. (E) 9-10.W.6

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling focusing on: a. Punctuation – Using a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb to link two or more closely related independent clauses. (E) 9-10.W.7

Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade-appropriate topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing personal ideas clearly and persuasively. (E) 9-10.CC.1

Examine, analyze, and reflect on ideas under discussion by providing textual evidence to support or refute those ideas. (E)9-10.CC.2

Expand conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.9-10.CC.3

Respond thoughtfully to multiple perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify personal views and understanding and make new connections in reference to the evidence and reasoning presented. 9-10.CC.4

Analyze multiple sources of information presented in diverse media and formats while evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. 9-10.CC.5

Evaluate a speaker’s perspective, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or distorted evidence. 9-10.CC.6

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence logically so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, ensuring organization and development are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. 9-10.CC.7

Analyze bias in media through the inclusion or exclusion of information and reliability of the source from visual and verbal messages to achieve a desired result. (E)9-10.CC.8