Category

Learning Outcome

CCSS Reference(s)

Reading Literature (RL)

Students analyze the development of themes and central ideas over the course of a text.

RL.9-10.2
 

Students cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says.

RL.9-10.1
 

Students analyze complex characters, their motivations, and how they interact with others.

RL.9-10.3
 

Students determine the meaning of words and phrases in context, including figurative language.

RL.9-10.4
 

Students analyze how an author’s choices affect the structure and meaning of a story or drama.

RL.9-10.5
 

Students compare how different works address similar themes, topics, or historical events.

RL.9-10.9

Reading Informational Texts (RI)

Students determine central ideas of informational texts and analyze their development.

RI.9-10.2
 

Students cite strong evidence from informational texts to support analysis and conclusions.

RI.9-10.1
 

Students analyze the structure of arguments and the effectiveness of reasoning and evidence.

RI.9-10.8
 

Students evaluate how authors use language to convey purpose and tone in informational texts.

RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.6
 

Students assess the validity of arguments and how authors build ideas and arguments logically.

RI.9-10.5, RI.9-10.8

Writing (W)

Students write arguments to support claims with clear reasons, evidence, and organization.

W.9-10.1
 

Students write informative/explanatory texts to examine complex ideas with clarity and precision.

W.9-10.2
 

Students write narratives that develop real or imagined experiences with effective techniques.

W.9-10.3
 

Students produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

W.9-10.4
 

Students use technology to produce and publish writing and collaborate with others.

W.9-10.6
 

Students conduct short and sustained research projects based on focused questions.

W.9-10.7
 

Students gather relevant information from multiple authoritative sources to support analysis.

W.9-10.8

Speaking and Listening (SL)

Students initiate and participate effectively in collaborative discussions on grade 9 topics.

SL.9-10.1
 

Students integrate multiple sources of information to make informed discussions and decisions.

SL.9-10.2
 

Students evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.

SL.9-10.3
 

Students present information clearly, concisely, and logically for specific purposes.

SL.9-10.4
 

Students use digital media to enhance presentations and convey information effectively.

SL.9-10.5

Language (L)

Students use context clues and reference materials to determine meanings of unknown words.

L.9-10.4
 

Students interpret and analyze figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in meaning.

L.9-10.5
 

Students demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

L.9-10.1
 

Students demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

L.9-10.2
 

Students apply knowledge of language to make effective choices for meaning and style.

L.9-10.3