Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Essential Elements: Grades 9-10

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Reading

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    Key Ideas & Details

    1. 1

      Determine which citations demonstrate what the text says explicitly as well as inferentially.EE.R.9-10.1

    2. 2

      Given the theme or central idea, recount related events and details (including character and setting details for literary texts).EE.R.9-10.2

    3. 3

      Determine logical connections between characters, individuals, ideas, or events in a text.EE.R.9-10.3

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    Craft & Structure

    1. 4

      Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text, including common idioms, analogies, and figures of speech.EE.R.9-10.4

    2. 5

      Identify where a text deviates from a chronological presentation of events (RL) and locate sentences that support an author’s central idea or claimEE.R.9-10.5

    3. 6

      Determine author’s point of view and compare with own point of view.EE.R.9-10.6

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    Integration of Knowledge & Ideas

    1. 7

      Compare and contrast the representation of a subject or topic in two different formats.EE.R.9-10.7

    2. 8

      Determine how the specific claims support the argument made in a text.EE.R.9-10.8

    3. 9

      Make informed judgements about text; make connections to other texts, ideas, cultural perspectives, identities, eras, and personal events or situations.EE.R.9-10.9

Writing

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    Text Types & Purposes

    1. 1

      With guidance and support as needed, use dictating, or writing to compose writing for a variety of high-stakes and low stakes purposes.EE.W.9-10.1

    2. 2

      With guidance and support, use writing and/or dictation to write in a variety of modes:EE.W.9-10.2

      1. a

        Write an argument or literary analysis with a clearly stated claim and valid reasons to support the claim. Organize reasons logically and develop the claim fairly.EE.W.9-10.2a

      2. b

        Write informative texts which introduce a topic and provide well chosen facts, details, and/or multimedia content to develop the topic and convey information clearly and accurately.Provide a concluding statement.EE.W.9-10.2b

      3. c

        Write narratives to convey events and experiences, real or imagined. Include dialogue, relevant details, character descriptions, and tell about the events and in a logical sequence.EE.W.9-10.2c

    3. 3

      Use a combination of drawing, dictating and writing to create a text that includes an introduction, body, and conclusion, uses words that convey specific details, transitions to link and build connections, and temporal words to signal event order.EE.W.9-10.3

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    Production & Distribution of Writing

    1. 4

      Produce writing that is appropriate for the task, purpose, and audience.EE.W.9-10.4

    2. 5

      With guidance and support from adults and peers as needed, plan before writing, produce writing for a specific purpose and focused on a planned topic, and revise and edit their own writing, dictation, or pictures.EE.W.9-10.5

    3. 6

      Make intentional decisions about technology use (including paper and pencil, internet, audio, visual, and/or other interactive formats)to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products. Proficiently produce writing through printing, cursive, and/or typing.EE.W.9-10.6

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    Inquiry to Build & Present Knowledge

    1. 7

      With guidance and support as needed, conduct inquiry projects to answer a question or solve a problem.EE.W.9-10.7

    2. 8

      Write answers to research questions by selecting relevant information from multiple resources.EE.W.9-10.8

    3. 9

      With guidance and support from adults, draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support reflection, analysis or inquiry questions based on a reading of a literary or informational text.EE.W.9-10.9

Speaking and Listening

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    Comprehension & Collaboration

    1. 1

      Engage in collaborative discussions.EE.SL.9-10.1

      1. a

        Prepare evidence for discussions by collecting information on the topic and be able to explain it.EE.SL.9-10.1a

      2. b

        Work with adults and peers to set norms for discussions, and reflect on the conversation.EE.SL.9-10.1b

      3. c

        Relate the topic of discussion to broader themes or ideas and acknowledge other perspectives.EE.SL.9-10.1c

      4. d

        Indicate agreement or disagreement with others during discussions.EE.SL.9-10.1d

    2. 2

      Determine the credibility of information presented in diverse media or formats.EE.SL.9-10.2

    3. 3

      Determine the speaker's point of view on a topic.EE.SL.9-10.3

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    Presentation of Knowledge & Ideas

    1. 4

      Present an argument on a topic with logically organized claims, reasons, and evidence.EE.SL.9-10.4

    2. 5

      Use digital media (e.g.,textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to support understanding.EE.SL.9-10.5

Language

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    Knowledge of Language

    1. 1

      Use language to achieve desired outcomes when communicating.EE.L.9-10.1

      1. a

        Notice that standardized English is only one dialect of many and has a specific history that is implicated in power relationships.EE.L.9-10.1a

      2. b

        Notice the language demands of a writing/speaking situation (i.e. formal, informal) and respond in an appropriate way.EE.L.9-10.1b

      3. c

        Continue to develop metacognitive awareness as writers and speakers by explaining the reasons for language choices.EE.L.9-10.1c

      4. d

        Not applicableEE.L.9-10.1d

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    Vocabulary Acquisition & Use

    1. 2

      Demonstrate knowledge of word meanings.EE.L.9-10.2

      1. a

        Use context to determine the meaning of unknown.EE.L.9-10.2a

      2. b

        Identify and use root words and the words that result when affixes are added or removed.EE.L.9-10.2b

      3. c

        Consult reference materials (dictionaries, online vocabulary supports) to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar words encountered when reading.EE.L.9-10.2c

    2. 3

      Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and use.EE.L9-10.3

      1. a

        Interpret common figures of speech.EE.L.9-10.3a

      2. b

        Determine the intended meaning of multiple meaning words.EE.L.9-10.3b

    3. 4

      Use general academic and domain specific words and phrases across contexts.EE.L.9-10.4

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    Conventions of Standard English

    1. 5

      Demonstrate standardized English grammar and usage when communicating.EE.L.9-10.5

      1. a

        Not applicable EE.L.9-10.5a

      2. b

        Use a variety of parts of speech (nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and prepositions) in writing or communication to convey information.EE.L.9-10.5b

    2. 6

      Demonstrate understanding of conventions of standardized English.EE.L.9-10.6

      1. a

        Use a comma and conjunction to combine two simple sentences.EE.L.9-10.6a

      2. b

        Spell most single-syllable words correctly and apply knowledge of word chunks in spelling longer words.EE.L.9-10.6b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9 and Grade 10
Where can I read the official document?
Wisconsin Essential Elements for English Language Arts

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