Academic standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.2
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.3
- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.4
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.6
- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.4
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.4
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.5
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.4.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.4.4
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.5.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.5.4
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.10
- By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4-5 text...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.4
- Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.10
- By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end of...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.1
- Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.8
- Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.9
- Compare and contrast one author's presentation of events with that of another (e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person).
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.1
- Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.10
- By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.1
- Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.7
- Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.9
- Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.3
- Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.9
- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
- GLE 0401.1.1
- Demonstrate knowledge of Standard English usage, mechanics, and spelling.
- GLE 0401.1.2
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and resources to determine the definition, pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases.
- GLE 0401.3.2
- Write in a variety of modes and genres (e.g., narration, description, personal
expression, imaginative writing, response to literature, response to subject...
- GLE 0401.6.1
- Apply skills and strategies to comprehend informational texts.
- GLE 0401.8.1
- Use active comprehension strategies to derive meaning while reading and
check for understanding after reading.
- GLE 0401.8.2
- Experience various literary genres, including fiction/nonfiction, poetry,
drama, short stories, folk tales, and myths.
- GLE 0501.1.2
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and resources to determine the definition, pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases.
- GLE 0501.3.2
- Write in various modes and genres, including narration, literary response,
personal expression, description, and imaginative.
- GLE 0501.6.1
- Apply appropriate skills and strategies to comprehend informational texts
(e.g., pre-reading strategies, comprehension strategies, graphic organizers,...
- GLE 0501.8.1
- Use previously learned comprehension strategies before, during, and after
reading.
- GLE 0501.8.2
- Experience various literary genres, including fiction and nonfiction, poetry,
drama, chapter books, biography/autobiography, short stories, folk tales, myths,...
- GLE 0601.1.2
- Employ a variety of strategies and resources to determine the definition,
pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases.
- GLE 0601.5.2
- Analyze text for fact-opinion, cause-effect, inferences, evidence, and
conclusions.
- GLE 0601.8.3
- Recognize the conventions of various literary genres.
- GLE 0601.8.5
- Identify and analyze common literary terms (e.g., personification, conflict,
theme).
- SPI 0401.1.12
- Select appropriate antonyms, synonyms, and homonyms within context.
- SPI 0401.1.13
- Recognize and use grade appropriate vocabulary within context.
- SPI 0401.1.14
- Use prefixes, suffixes, and root words as aids in determining meaning within context.
- SPI 0401.1.16
- Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues, dictionaries, and glossaries.
- SPI 0401.3.8
- Select appropriate time-order or transitional words to enhance the flow of a writing sample.
- SPI 0401.5.5
- Make inferences and draw appropriate conclusions from text.
- SPI 0401.8.6
- Identify and interpret similes and metaphors.
- SPI 0501.1.12
- Recognize root words, prefixes, and syllabication as aids in determining
meaning within context.
- SPI 0501.1.15
- Recognize and use grade appropriate vocabulary within context.
- SPI 0501.1.16
- Determine the correct meaning/usage of multiple meaning words within
context.
- SPI 0501.3.10
- Select appropriate time-order or transitional words/phrases to enhance the
flow of a writing sample.
- SPI 0501.8.7
- Identify similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole in context.
- SPI 0601.1.15
- Use context clues and prior knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the
meaning of multi-meaning words.
- SPI 0601.1.16
- Use context clues and prior knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the
meaning of unfamiliar words.
- SPI 0601.1.17
- Use dictionaries, thesauruses, electronic sources, and glossaries as aids in
determining the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- SPI 0601.1.20
- Use knowledge of root words, affixes, syllabication, and/or spelling patterns
as aids in determining meaning within context.
- SPI 0601.5.5
- Specify a logical word choice to complete an analogy using synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, categories, subcategories, whole/part, and functions.
- SPI 0601.5.7
- Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text.
- SPI 0601.8.7
- Analyze figurative language (i.e., hyperbole, simile, metaphor, personification,) within context.
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.F.5
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.PWR.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding isolated words and in connected text.
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.SC.6
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking and conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including...
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.VA.7a
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of...
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.VA.7b
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.VA.7c
- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions,...
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.WC.4
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when encoding words; write legibly.
- TSS.ELA.4.RI.CS.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area, including figurative, connotative, and...
- TSS.ELA.4.RI.KID.1
- Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly; refer to details and examples in the text when drawing inferences...
- TSS.ELA.4.RI.RRTC.10
- Read and comprehend stories and informational texts throughout the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding at the high end as needed.
- TSS.ELA.4.RL.CS.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that refer to significant characters and situations found in...
- TSS.ELA.4.RL.KID.1
- Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly; refer to details and examples in a text when drawing inferences from...
- TSS.ELA.4.RL.RRTC.10
- Read and comprehend stories and poems throughout the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding at the high end as needed.
- TSS.ELA.4.W.TTP.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information.
- TSS.ELA.4.W.TTP.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using an effective technique, such as descriptive details and clear event sequences.
- TSS.ELA.5.FL.F.5
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- TSS.ELA.5.FL.PWR.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding isolated words and in connected text.
- TSS.ELA.5.FL.VA.7a
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of...
- TSS.ELA.5.FL.VA.7b
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- TSS.ELA.5.FL.VA.7c
- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and...
- TSS.ELA.5.RI.RRTC.10
- Read and comprehend stories and informational texts at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
- TSS.ELA.5.RL.RRTC.10
- Read and comprehend stories and poems at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
- TSS.ELA.5.W.TTP.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using an effective technique, such as descriptive details and clear event sequences.
- TSS.ELA.6.L.VAU.4
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on 6th grade-level text by choosing flexibly from a range of...
- TSS.ELA.6.L.VAU.5
- When reading, listening, writing, and speaking, explain the function of figurative language, word relationships, and connotation/denotation and use them ...
- TSS.ELA.6.RI.CS.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
- TSS.ELA.6.RI.IKI.8
- Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
- TSS.ELA.6.RI.IKI.9
- Compare and contrast two or more authors' presentation of the same topic or event.
- TSS.ELA.6.RI.KID.1
- Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw logical inferences; cite textual evidence to support conclusions.
- TSS.ELA.6.RL.CS.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word...
- TSS.ELA.6.RL.IKI.9
- Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
- TSS.ELA.6.RL.KID.1
- Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw logical inferences; cite textual evidence to support conclusions.
- TSS.ELA.6.SL.CC.3
- Explain a speaker's argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
- TSS.ELA.6.W.RBPK.9
- Support interpretations, analyses, reflections, or research with evidence found in literature or informational texts, applying grade 6 standards for reading.
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