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Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
Generate resourceIntroduce claim(s), acknowledge opposing claims and counter/refute them and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
Generate resourceIntroduce claim(s), acknowledge opposing claims and counter/refute them 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 resourceSupport claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
Generate resourceUse transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claims.
Generate resourceUse transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claims.
Generate resourceProvide a concluding statement or section that supports the argument presented.
Generate resourceProvide a concluding statement or section that supports the argument presented.
Generate resourceWith some guidance, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, re-writing or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Generate resourceWith some guidance, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Generate resourceCompose informative and/or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization and analysis of relevant content.
Generate resourceCompose informative and/or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization and analysis of relevant content.
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
Generate resourceIntroduce a topic clearly; organize ideas, concepts and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast and cause/effect; include formatting, graphics and multi-media when useful to aiding comprehension.
Generate resourceIntroduce a topic clearly; organize ideas, concepts and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast and cause/effect; include formatting, graphics and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
Generate resourceDevelop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples.
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 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 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 resourceProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
Generate resourceWith some guidance, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Generate resourceWith some guidance, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Generate resourceCompose narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or multiple events, memories or ideas using effective technique, relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences.
Generate resourceCompose narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or multiple events, memories or ideas using effective technique, relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences.
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
Generate resourceEngage 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 resourceEngage 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 techniques, such as dialogue, pacing and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
Generate resourceUse narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing and description, to develop experiences, events and/or characters.
Generate resourceUse a variety of transition words to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
Generate resourceUse a variety of transition words to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
Generate resourceUse precise words, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
Generate resourceUse precise words, relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
Generate resourceProvide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
Generate resourceProvide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
Generate resourceWith guidance, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach.
Generate resourceWith guidance, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach.
Generate resourceUse digital resources to create and publish products as well as to interact and collaborate with others; cite sources using MLA or APA format.
Generate resourceUse digital resources to create and publish products as well as to interact and collaborate with others; cite sources using MLA or APA format.
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 resourceConduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
Generate resourceGather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and, in order to engage in reflection or analysis, quote or paraphrase data and conclusions of others, avoiding plagiarism by providing in-text and bibliographic MLA or APA citation.
Generate resourceGather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and, in order to engage in reflection or analysis, quote or paraphrase data and conclusions of others, avoiding plagiarism by providing in-text and bibliographic MLA or APA citation.
Generate resourceCompose routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a variety of tasks, purposes and audiences.
Generate resourceCompose routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a variety of tasks, purposes and audiences.
Generate resourceDemonstrate appropriate use of simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
Generate resourceDemonstrate appropriate use of simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
Generate resourceDemonstrate appropriate use of strategies and resources (print and electronic) to identify and correct spelling errors.
Generate resourceDemonstrate appropriate use of strategies and resources (print and electronic) to identify and correct spelling errors.
Generate resourceUse knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading or listening.
Generate resourceUse knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading or listening.
Generate resourceChoose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.
Generate resourceChoose 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 an array of strategies.
Generate resourceDetermine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
Generate resourceUse context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Generate resourceUse context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of
Generate resourceConsult print and digital reference materials to find the pronunciation and determine or clarity the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
Generate resourceConsult print and digital reference materials to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
Generate resourceAcquire and use accurately 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 resourceAcquire and use accurately 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 resourceDemonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
Generate resourceInterpret figurative language, including but not limited to allusions, in context.
Generate resourceInterpret figurative language, including but not limited to allusions, in context.
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 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, flexibly use a variety of comprehension strategies (i.e., questioning, monitoring, visualizing, inferencing, summarizing, synthesizing, using prior knowledge, determining importance) to read, comprehend and analyze grade-level appropriate, complex informational texts independently and proficiently.
Generate resourceRoutinely and flexibly develop and apply background knowledge along with a variety of comprehension strategies to understand and analyze grade-appropriate, complex informational text independently.
Generate resourceDetermine central ideas of a text and analyze their development through citing textual evidence, paraphrasing or summarizing.
Generate resourceDetermine central ideas of a text and analyze their development through citing textual evidence, paraphrasing or summarizing.
Generate resourceAnalyze the interactions between individuals, events and ideas over the course of a text.
Generate resourceAnalyze the interactions between individuals, events and ideas over the course of a text.
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative and technical meanings; analyze the impact of word choices on meaning and tone.
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative and technical meanings; analyze the impact of word choices on meaning and tone.
Generate resourceAnalyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the different sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
Generate resourceAnalyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the different sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
Generate resourceDetermine an author's perspective and purpose in a text, and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
Generate resourceDetermine an author’s perspective and purpose in a text, and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
Generate resourceCompare/contrast a print to a non-print version of a text, analyzing each media's portrayal of the subject and its impact on the audience.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast a print to a non-print version of a text, analyzing each media's portrayal of the subject and its impact on the audience.
Generate resourceIdentify and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Generate resourceIdentify and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Generate resourceAnalyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic present key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.
Generate resourceAnalyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic present 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 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, flexibly use a variety of comprehension strategies (i.e., questioning, monitoring, visualizing, inferencing, summarizing, synthesizing, using prior knowledge, determining importance) to read, comprehend and analyze grade-level appropriate, complex literary texts independently and proficiently.
Generate resourceRoutinely and flexibly develop and apply background knowledge along with a variety of comprehension strategies to understand and analyze grade-appropriate, complex literary text independently.
Generate resourceDetermine themes of a text and analyze their development through citing textual evidence, paraphrasing or summarizing.
Generate resourceDetermine themes of a text and analyze their development through citing textual evidence, paraphrasing or summarizing.
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds on a passage.
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds on a passage.
Generate resourceAnalyze how the form or structure of a drama, poem or prose text contributes to its meaning.
Generate resourceAnalyze how the form or structure of a drama, poem or prose text contributes to its meaning.
Generate resourceAnalyze how an author develops and contrasts the perspective of different characters or narrators in a text.
Generate resourceAnalyze how an author develops and contrasts the perspective of different characters or narrators in a text.
Generate resourceCompare/contrast reading a print text and viewing its visual/oral presentation, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast reading a print text and viewing its visual/oral presentation, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium.
Generate resourceCompare/contrast a fictional portrayal and a historical account of the same period as a means to understand how authors use history.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast a fictional portrayal and a historical account of the same period as a means to understand how authors use history.
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