Standards
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently, and proficiently.
Generate resourceCite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Generate resourceDetermine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Generate resourceIdentify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered, etc.)
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
Generate resourceDescribe the structure of a text (e.g., sequence, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts, etc.).
Generate resourceIntegrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps etc.) with other information in print and digital texts.
Generate resourceAnalyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
Generate resourceCite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
Generate resourceBy the end of grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Generate resourceDetermine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Generate resourceRead and precisely follow a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics.
Generate resourceAnalyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to an understanding of the topic.
Generate resourceAnalyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text.
Generate resourceIntegrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table etc.).
Generate resourceDistinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, bias, and speculation in a text.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.
Generate resourceIntroduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
Generate resourceSupport claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.
Generate resourceUse words transitional, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
Generate resourceProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Generate resourceWrite informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
Generate resourceIntroduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
Generate resourceDevelop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Generate resourceUse appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
Generate resourceUse precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Generate resourceProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
Generate resourceNot applicable as a separate requirement. Note: Students’ narrative skills continue to grow in these grades. The Standards require that students be able to incorporate narrative elements effectively into arguments and informative/explanatory texts. In history/social studies, students must be able to incorporate narrative accounts into their analyses of individuals or events of historical import. In science and technical subjects, students must be able to write precise enough descriptions of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Generate resourceEmploy the writing process by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Generate resourceUse guidance and support from peers, adults, and digital editing tools/platforms.
Generate resourceUse technology, including digital tools/platforms, to format, produce and publish writing
Generate resourceDemonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to produce writing with stamina in a single sitting.
Generate resourceConduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
Generate resourceQuote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Generate resourceDraw relevant evidence from informational texts and/or literary fiction or nonfiction texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research.
Generate resourceDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; retain and further develop language skills learned in previous grades.
Generate resourceExplain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.
Generate resourceChoose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
Generate resourceDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Generate resourceUse a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie).
Generate resourceUse commas and semicolons appropriately in compound and complex sentence structure.
Generate resourceSpell correctly; recognizing that some words have commonly accepted variations; consult references as needed.
Generate resourceUse knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Generate resourceMaintain appropriate consistency in style and tone while varying sentence patterns for meaning and audience interest.
Generate resourceChoose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.
Generate resourceRecognize variations from standard or formal English in writing and speaking, determine their appropriateness for the intended purpose and audience, and make changes as necessary.
Generate resourceDetermine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Generate resourceUse common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots to determine the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
Generate resourceConsult general and specialized reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Generate resourceInterpret figures of speech, including allusions (e.g., literary, biblical, mythological).
Generate resourceUse the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each word.
Generate resourceDistinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
Generate resourceAcquire and use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
Generate resourceCite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and inferentially.
Generate resourceBy the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational text representing a variety of genres, cultures, and perspectives that exhibit complexity appropriate for at least grade 7.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
Generate resourceAnalyze the interactions among individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how a specific word choice affects meaning and tone.
Generate resourceAnalyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the specific sentences and paragraphs, as well as larger components (e.g. section, chapter, or scene), contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
Generate resourceDetermine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her viewpoint from that of others.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the subject.
Generate resourceAssess whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Generate resourceAnalyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.
Generate resourceCite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Generate resourceBy the end of the year, independently read and comprehend literary texts representing a variety of genres, cultures, and perspectives that exhibit complexity appropriate for at least grade 7.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending grade-appropriate texts.
Generate resourceAnalyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases including how figurative and connotative meanings affect tone and mood.
Generate resourceAnalyze the impact of sound devices and allusions on a specific part of a poem, story, or drama.
Generate resourceAnalyze how the overall form or structure of a text (e.g., drama, poetry, narrative, short story) contributes to its meaning.
Generate resourceAnalyze how an author develops and contrasts the different points of view of characters or narrators in texts through dialogue, action, and description.
Generate resourceAnalyze the effects of techniques in diverse media and formats (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film), comparing and contrasting a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period to understand how authors of fiction use or alter history.
Generate resourceEngage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Generate resourceCome to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to respond, probe, and reflect on ideas under discussion.
Generate resourceFollow norms for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
Generate resourcePose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
Generate resourceAcknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
Generate resourceCooperate, mediate, and problem solve to make decisions as appropriate for productive group discussion.
Generate resourceAnalyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
Generate resourceDelineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
Generate resourceInclude relevant multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
Generate resourceAdapt speech to a variety of contexts, audiences, and tasks, using self-reflection and feedback to and from others and demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)
Generate resourceIntroduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
Generate resourceSupport claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
Generate resourceUse transitional words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
Generate resourceProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Generate resourceWrite routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences; independently select writing topics and formats for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
Generate resourceWrite informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
Generate resourceIntroduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings, etc.), graphics (e.g., charts, tables, etc.), and multimedia when useful to aid comprehension.
Generate resourceDevelop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Generate resourceUse appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
Generate resourceUse precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Generate resourceProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
Generate resourceWrite narratives and other creative texts (e.g. poetry, graphic stories, digital composition, memoirs) to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Generate resourceEngage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
Generate resourceUse narrative and literary techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, rhythm, description, and poetic devices to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
Generate resourceUse a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
Generate resourceUse precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and figurative and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
Generate resourceProvide a conclusion that follows from and/or reflects on the narrated experiences or events (when appropriate to genre).
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, tone, and voice are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
Generate resourceEmploy the writing process by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Generate resourceUse guidance and support from peers, adults, and digital tools. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 7).
Generate resourceUse technology, including digital tools/platforms, to format, produce, and publish writing.
Generate resourceDemonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to produce writing with stamina in a single sitting.
Generate resourceConduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
Generate resourceQuote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism.
Generate resourceDraw evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research, applying one or more grade 7 standards for Reading Literature or Reading Informational text as needed.
Generate resourceCite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Generate resourceBy the end of grade 8, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Generate resourceDetermine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Generate resourceIdentify key steps in a text's description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered, etc.)
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
Generate resourceDescribe the structure of a text (e.g., sequence, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify aspects of a text that reveal an author's point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts, etc.).
Generate resourceIntegrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps etc.) with other information in print and digital texts.
Generate resourceAnalyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
Generate resourceCite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
Generate resourceBy the end of grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Generate resourceDetermine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Generate resourceRead and precisely follow a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics.
Generate resourceAnalyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to an understanding of the topic.
Generate resourceAnalyze the author's purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text.
Generate resourceIntegrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table etc.).
Generate resourceDistinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, bias, and speculation in a text.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.
Generate resourceIntroduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
Generate resourceSupport claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.
Generate resourceUse words transitional, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
Generate resourceProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Generate resourceWrite routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection and revision) and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Generate resourceWrite informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Generate resourceIntroduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
Generate resourceDevelop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Generate resourceUse appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
Generate resourceUse precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Generate resourceProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Generate resourceWith some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Generate resourceUse technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
Generate resourceConduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
Generate resourceQuote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Generate resourceDraw relevant evidence from informational texts and/or literary fiction or nonfiction texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research.
Generate resourceDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Generate resourceExplain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.
Generate resourceChoose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
Generate resourceDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Generate resourceUse a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie).
Generate resourceUse knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.
Generate resourceDetermine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Generate resourceUse common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
Generate resourceConsult general and specialized reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Generate resourceInterpret figures of speech, including allusions (e.g., literary, biblical, mythological in context.
Generate resourceUse the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.
Generate resourceDistinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
Generate resourceAcquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Generate resourceCite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Generate resourceBy the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational text in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently, with guidance and support as needed at the high end of the range.
Generate resourceAnalyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how a specific word choice affects meaning and tone.
Generate resourceAnalyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
Generate resourceDetermine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her viewpoint from that of others.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium's portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words).
Generate resourceAssess whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Generate resourceAnalyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.
Generate resourceCite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Generate resourceBy the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently, with guidance and support as needed at the high end of the range.
Generate resourceAnalyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including how figurative and connotative meanings affect tone; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
Generate resourceAnalyze how the overall form or structure of a text (e.g., drama, poetry, narrative, short story) contributes to its meaning.
Generate resourceAnalyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film).
Generate resourceCompare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period to understand how authors of fiction use or alter history.
Generate resourceEngage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Generate resourceCome to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
Generate resourceFollow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
Generate resourcePose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
Generate resourceAcknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
Generate resourceCooperate, mediate, and problem solve to make decisions as appropriate for productive group discussion.
Generate resourceAnalyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
Generate resourceDelineate (break down) a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
Generate resourcePresent claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Generate resourceInclude multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
Generate resourceAdapt speech to a variety of contexts, audiences, and tasks, using self-reflection and feedback from others and demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)
Generate resourceIntroduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
Generate resourceSupport claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
Generate resourceUse transitional words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
Generate resourceProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Generate resourceWrite routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences; independently select writing topics and formats for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
Generate resourceWrite informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
Generate resourceIntroduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings, etc.), graphics (e.g., charts, tables, etc.), and multimedia when useful to aid comprehension.
Generate resourceDevelop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Generate resourceUse appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
Generate resourceUse precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Generate resourceProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
Generate resourceWrite narratives and other creative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Generate resourceEngage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
Generate resourceUse narrative and literary techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, rhythm, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
Generate resourceUse a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
Generate resourceUse precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and figurative and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
Generate resourceProvide a conclusion that follows from and/or reflects on the narrated experiences or events (when appropriate to genre).
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
Generate resourceDevelop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. Use guidance and support from peers and adults as needed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 7.)
Generate resourceUse technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to produce writing with stamina in a single sitting.
Generate resourceConduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
Generate resourceQuote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism.
Generate resourceDraw relevant evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research.
Generate resourceDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Generate resourceDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Generate resourceApply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
Generate resourceDetermine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
Generate resourceAcquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
Generate resourceRead closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Generate resourceRead and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Generate resourceDetermine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
Generate resourceAnalyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Generate resourceInterpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
Generate resourceAnalyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
Generate resourceIntegrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
Generate resourceDelineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
Generate resourceAnalyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
Generate resourcePrepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Generate resourceIntegrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Generate resourceEvaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.
Generate resourcePresent information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Generate resourceMake strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
Generate resourceAdapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Generate resourceWrite arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Generate resourceWrite routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Generate resourceWrite informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Generate resourceWrite narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, ad well-structured event sequences.
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, propose, and audience.
Generate resourceDevelop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Generate resourceUse technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
Generate resourceConduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Generate resourceGather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
Generate resourceDraw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Generate resourceWriting Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
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