Pennsylvania Core Standards English Language Arts:
Reading1.2./CC.1.2.11-12.B: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences and conclusions based on and related to an author’s implicit and explicit assumptions and related to an author’s implicit and explicit assumptions and beliefs.
1.2/CC.1.2.11-12.C: Analyze the interaction and development of a complex set of ideas, sequence of events, or specific individuals over the course of a text.
1.2/CC.1.2.11-12.G: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats (e.g. visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.
1.2./CC1.2.11-12.J: Acquire and use accurately 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 considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
1.2/CC.1.2.11-12.L: Read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational text on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
Writing
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.A: Write informative / explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts and information clearly and accurately.
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.B: Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, tasks and audience.
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.C: Develop and analyze the topic thoroughly be selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic; include graphics and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.D / J: Organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a whole; use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text; provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information presented; include formatting when useful to aiding comprehension.
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.F / L: Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation and spelling.
1.4/CC1.4.11-12.I: Distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims; develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level, concerns, values and possible biases.
1.4./CC.1.4.11-12.S: Draw evidence from literary or information texts to support analysis, reflection and research, applying grade-level reading standards for literature and non-fiction.
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.T: 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.
1.4/CC.11-12.U: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments and information.
1.4/CC.11-12.V: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry wen appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
1.4/CC.11-12.W: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the tasks, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
Speaking / Listening
1.5/CC.11-12.A: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade-level topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
1.5/CC.11-12.D: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective; organization, development, substance and style are appropriate to purpose, audience and task.
1.5/CC.11-12.E: Adapt speech to a variety of context and tasks.
1.5/CC.11-12.F: Make strategic use of digital media in presentations toadd interest and enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence.
Reading1.2./CC.1.2.11-12.B: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences and conclusions based on and related to an author’s implicit and explicit assumptions and related to an author’s implicit and explicit assumptions and beliefs.
1.2/CC.1.2.11-12.C: Analyze the interaction and development of a complex set of ideas, sequence of events, or specific individuals over the course of a text.
1.2/CC.1.2.11-12.G: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats (e.g. visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.
1.2./CC1.2.11-12.J: Acquire and use accurately 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 considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
1.2/CC.1.2.11-12.L: Read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational text on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
Writing
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.A: Write informative / explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts and information clearly and accurately.
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.B: Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, tasks and audience.
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.C: Develop and analyze the topic thoroughly be selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic; include graphics and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.D / J: Organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a whole; use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text; provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information presented; include formatting when useful to aiding comprehension.
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.F / L: Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation and spelling.
1.4/CC1.4.11-12.I: Distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims; develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level, concerns, values and possible biases.
1.4./CC.1.4.11-12.S: Draw evidence from literary or information texts to support analysis, reflection and research, applying grade-level reading standards for literature and non-fiction.
1.4/CC.1.4.11-12.T: 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.
1.4/CC.11-12.U: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments and information.
1.4/CC.11-12.V: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry wen appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
1.4/CC.11-12.W: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the tasks, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
Speaking / Listening
1.5/CC.11-12.A: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade-level topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
1.5/CC.11-12.D: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective; organization, development, substance and style are appropriate to purpose, audience and task.
1.5/CC.11-12.E: Adapt speech to a variety of context and tasks.
1.5/CC.11-12.F: Make strategic use of digital media in presentations toadd interest and enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence.
