Students will: 

• Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meaning and differentiate among multiple meanings of words and phrases.
• Use word-reference materials to determine meanings and etymology.
• Analyze how authors’ development of characters, conflict, point of view, voice, and tone convey meaning.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships and their impact on plot.
• Explain the development of the theme(s).
• Explain the use of symbols and figurative language.
• Compare and contrast the authors’ use of word choice, dialogue, form, rhyme, rhythm, and voice in different texts.
• Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
• Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using evidence from text as support.
• Analyze ideas within and between selections, providing textual evidence.
• Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
• Organize writing structure to fit form or topic.
• Establish a central idea incorporating evidence, maintaining an organized structure and formal style.
• Organize information to provide elaboration and unity.
• Develop and modify the central idea, tone, and voice to fit the audience and purpose.

Students will: 

• Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meaning and differentiate among multiple meanings of words and phrases.
• Use word-reference materials to determine meanings and etymology.
• Analyze how authors’ development of characters, conflict, point of view, voice, and tone convey meaning.
• Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using references to the text for support.
• Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using evidence from text as support.
• Analyze the author’s qualifications, viewpoint, word choice, and impact.
• Identify the main idea.
• Summarize the text, identifying supporting details.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships.
• Analyze ideas within and between selections, providing textual evidence.
• Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
• Organize writing structure to fit form or topic.
• Establish a central idea incorporating evidence, maintaining an organized structure and formal style.
• Organize information to provide elaboration and unity.
• Develop and modify the central idea, tone, and voice to fit the audience and purpose.
• Evaluate and analyze the validity and credibility of resources.
• Analyze information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions, main and supporting ideas, conflicting information, point of view, or bias.
• Cite primary and secondary sources using Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA) style.
• Quote, summarize, and paraphrase research findings.

Students will: 

• Analyze the purpose of information and persuasive techniques used in diverse media formats.
• Examine how values and viewpoints are included or excluded and how the media can influence beliefs, behaviors, and interpretations.
• Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meaning and differentiate among multiple meanings of words and phrases.
• Use word-reference materials to determine meanings and etymology.
• Analyze how authors’ development of characters, conflict, point of view, voice, and tone convey meaning.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships and their impact on plot.
• Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using references to the text for support.
• Compare and contrast the authors’ use of word choice, dialogue, form, rhyme, rhythm, and voice in different texts.
• Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
• Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using evidence from text as support.
• Analyze the author’s qualifications, viewpoint, word choice, and impact.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships.
• Analyze ideas within and between selections, providing textual evidence.
• Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
• Organize writing structure to fit form or topic.
• Establish a central idea incorporating evidence, maintaining an organized structure and formal style.
• Compose a thesis statement for persuasive writing that advocates a position.
• Clearly state and defend a position with reasons and evidence from credible sources.
• Identify a counterclaim and provide a counter-argument.
• Develop and modify the central idea, tone, and voice to fit the audience and purpose.
• Cite primary and secondary sources using Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA) style.
• Quote, summarize, and paraphrase research findings.

Students will:

• Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meaning and differentiate among multiple meanings of words and phrases.
• Use word-reference materials to determine meanings and etymology.
• Analyze how authors’ development of characters, conflict, point of view, voice, and tone convey meaning.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships and their impact on plot.
• Explain the development of the theme(s).
• Explain the use of symbols and figurative language.
• Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using references to the text for support.
• Compare and contrast the authors’ use of word choice, dialogue, form, rhyme, rhythm, and voice in different texts.
• Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
• Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using evidence from text as support.
• Analyze ideas within and between selections, providing textual evidence.
• Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
• Organize writing structure to fit form or topic.
• Establish a central idea incorporating evidence, maintaining an organized structure and formal style.
• Compose a thesis statement for persuasive writing that advocates a position.
• Clearly state and defend a position with reasons and evidence from credible sources.
• Identify a counterclaim and provide a counter-argument.
• Organize information to provide elaboration and unity.
• Develop and modify the central idea, tone, and voice to fit the audience and purpose.