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K–12 Standards

Essentials of English Language Arts I

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APPLICATIONS OF READINGAOR

  • 1

    Analyze how perspective, context, and/or key elements deepen meaning or enhance style.ELA.E1.AOR.1.1

  • 2

    Analyze how figurative language impacts mood, tone, and meaning in a text(s); explain an author’s use of allusion.ELA.E1.AOR.1.2

  • 3

    Determine a universal theme(s) and explain how key details contribute to its development over the course of a literary text.ELA.E1.AOR.2.1

  • 4

    Evaluate supporting details an author uses.ELA.E1.AOR.2.2

  • 5

    Analyze how an author creates effects such as suspense or humor through differences in the perspectives of the characters and the reader (e.g., situational or dramatic irony).ELA.E1.AOR.3.1

  • 6

    Analyze an author’s perspective or purpose in a text and analyze how the author’s rhetoric contributes to the effectiveness of the text.ELA.E1.AOR.4.1

  • 7

    Analyze how an author’s choices in structuring a text, including the manipulation of time (e.g., flashback and foreshadowing), create effects such as mystery, tension, and/or suspense.ELA.E1.AOR.5.1

  • 8

    Analyze how multiple text structures and/or features impact the author’s purpose and/or meaning in an informational text. ELA.E1.AOR.5.2

  • 9

    Analyze an author’s argument while evaluating the effectiveness of the types of reasoning and/or the rhetoric used in an informational text.ELA.E1.AOR.5.3

  • 10

    Summarize and/or paraphrase content from grade-level text to enhance comprehension.ELA.E1.AOR.6.1

  • 11

    Determine or clarify the meaning of known, unknown, and multiple meaning words and phrases, choosing from an array of strategies:  ELA.E1.AOR.7.1

    1. a

      use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; or a word’s position or function in a sentence) to determine the meaning of words and phrases;ELA.E1.AOR.7.1.a

    2. b

      use background or prior knowledge to determine or clarify the meanings of words; andELA.E1.AOR.7.1.b

    3. c

      consult reference materials to determine or clarify the precise meanings, pronunciations, parts of speech, etymology, or standard usage of words.ELA.E1.AOR.7.1.c

  • 12

    Interpret an author’s use of figurative, connotative, and technical language in literary, informational, and multimedia texts: ELA.E1.AOR.8.1

    1. a

      interpret figures of speech (e.g., pun) in context and analyze how they function within a text;ELA.E1.AOR.8.1.a

    2. b

      analyze nuances in the meanings of words with similar denotation; andELA.E1.AOR.8.1.b

    3. c

      analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a government document differs from that of a newspaper).ELA.E1.AOR.8.1.c

  • 13

    Apply knowledge of etymology to determine new and/or clarify meanings of words and phrases in grade-level content.ELA.E1.AOR.9.1

  • 14

    Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using different multimedia (e.g., print text, digital text, film, image, performance) formats for presenting ideas or topics.ELA.E1.AOR.10.1

RESEARCHR

  • 1

    Conduct short and more sustained research by:ELA.8.R.1.1

    1. a

      generating and answering a research question(s) about a topic; andELA.8.R.1.1.a

    2. b

      using a variety of print and multimedia sources to refine the scope of inquiry as relevant to the topic and purpose. ELA.8.R.1.1.b

  • 2

    Analyze the credibility and relevance of sources using only those that are credible and relevant to the topic and the purpose of inquiry.ELA.8.R.1.2

  • 3

    Analyze findings to determine relevance to the topic.ELA.8.R.1.3

  • 4

    Logically organize findings as relevant to the purpose. ELA.8.R.1.4

  • 5

    Cite sources to avoid plagiarism.ELA.8.R.1.5

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONC

  • 1

    Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of a topic or texts. When writing:ELA.E1.C.1.1

    1. a

      introduce precise claim(s) and use valid reasoning supported by relevant evidence from a variety of credible sources to demonstrate an understanding of the topic and/or texts; ELA.E1.C.1.1.a

    2. b

      acknowledge and refute at least one counterclaim with relevant evidence; create an organizational structure that establishes clear relationships between claims, counterclaim(s), reasons, and evidence; ELA.E1.C.1.1.b

    3. c

      link the major sections of the text cohesively; ELA.E1.C.1.1.c

    4. d

      establish a tone and style appropriate to the purpose; and ELA.E1.C.1.1.d

    5. e

      provide a concluding statement or section that supports the argument presented.ELA.E1.C.1.1.e

  • 2

    Write informative texts to examine and convey complex information clearly and accurately through the analysis of multiple sources of information.  ELA.E1.C.2.1

    1. a

      introduce a topic and organize complex ideas and concepts to make important connections and distinctions;ELA.E1.C.2.1.a

    2. b

      develop a topic with relevant and sufficient facts, definitions, details, quotes, examples, and/or other information appropriate for the audience;ELA.E1.C.2.1.b

    3. c

      use varied transitions to link major sections of the text and clarify the relationships between ideas and concepts; ELA.E1.C.2.1.c

    4. d

      use precise language and vocabulary appropriate to the complexity of the topic;ELA.E1.C.2.1.d

    5. e

      use a tone and style appropriate to the task and audience; andELA.E1.C.2.1.e

    6. f

      provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information presented.ELA.E1.C.2.1.f

  • 3

    Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences, memories, or ideas using effective techniques and well-structured sequences for an intended purpose. ELA.E1.C.3.1

    1. a

      produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience;ELA.E1.C.3.1.a

    2. b

      engage the reader by establishing a situation, setting up a problem, establishing a clear point of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters;ELA.E1.C.3.1.b

    3. c

      develop a clear progression of experiences or events;ELA.E1.C.3.1.c

    4. d

      use narrative techniques such as dialogue, pacing, and description to develop experiences, events, setting, and/or characters;ELA.E1.C.3.1.d

    5. e

      use precise words and phrases, details, and figurative language to develop the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters; and  ELA.E1.C.3.1.e

    6. f

      provide an ending that connects to the intended purpose of the writing.ELA.E1.C.3.1.f

  • 4

    Use the rules of and make intentional decisions about standard English grammar and conventions to write compositions with varied sentence structures. When writing:  ELA.E1.C.4.1

    1. a

      apply knowledge of rules for capitalization; ELA.E1.C.4.1.a

    2. b

      use a colon to introduce a quotation, definition, or to expand on information in a sentence; use a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb; use a hyphen to create a compound modifier;ELA.E1.C.4.1.b

    3. c

      select and use verbs with appropriate mood and tone; ELA.E1.C.4.1.c

    4. d

      use appropriate parallel structure in words, phrases, and clauses;  ELA.E1.C.4.1.d

    5. e

      apply knowledge of usage to revise sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and inappropriate shifts in verb tense, number, voice, and mood; and ELA.E1.C.4.1.e

    6. f

      use print and multimedia resources to edit for grammar, usage, mechanics, and format in order to finalize drafts for a variety of publication media.ELA.E1.C.4.1.f

  • 5

    Improve writing by planning, editing, and considering feedback from adults and peers and revising to improve clarity and cohesiveness.ELA.E1.C.5.1

  • 6

    Present claims and findings, emphasizing key ideas in a focused manner with relevant descriptions, facts, details, and examples for a variety of tasks, purposes, and audiences. ELA.E1.C.7.1

    1. a

      demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques (e.g., appropriate eye contact, nonverbal cues, adequate volume, clear pronunciation, pacing);ELA.E1.C.7.1.a

    2. b

      convey a clear perspective with clear reasoning and valid evidence; ELA.E1.C.7.1.b

    3. c

      include graphics and multimedia elements to aid comprehension, enhance communication, and add interest; and ELA.E1.C.7.1.c

    4. d

      select and use appropriate online platforms to export multimedia texts for publication.ELA.E1.C.7.1.

  • 7

    Initiate and participate in structured discussions and collaborations about grade-appropriate topics and texts: ELA.E1.C.8.1

    1. a

      ask relevant questions to build on ideas; acknowledge new information expressed by others, and when necessary, modify personal ideas; and ELA.E1.C.8.1.a

    2. b

      consider new ideas and diverse perspectives of others when forming opinions about a topic, text, or issue; qualify or justify views based on evidence.ELA.E1.C.8.1.b

  • 8

    Using digital media, an audio, video, or live presentation, and/or a printed transcript of a presentation:ELA.8.C.9.1

    1. a

      determine the effectiveness of a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the speaker’s reasoning and relevance of the evidence. ELA.8.C.9.1.a

    2. b

      analyze a presentation to determine how a speaker articulates a clear message, addresses possible misconceptions or objections, chooses appropriate media, and uses a style appropriate for the audience; andELA.8.C.9.1.b

    3. c

      analyze the purpose of the information being presented.ELA.8.C.9.1.c

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