McCracken has prioritized the following English Language Arts Standards. These standards are the foundation of our units of study and assessments. Learn more about the standards at www.corestandards.org.
RL 1 - READ CLOSELY
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says.
Cite several pieces of textual evidence of inferences drawn from the text.
RL 2 - CENTRAL IDEA
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL 6 - POINT OF VIEW
Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
RI 2 - CENTRAL IDEA
Determine two or more central ideas in a text.
Analyze the development of central ideas over the course of the text.
Provide an objective summary of the text.
RI 8 - EVALUATE CLAIMS
Find and analyze the argument and specific claims in a text.
Assess whether the reasoning is sound.
Assess whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
W 1- Opinion
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W 2- Informative
Write informative texts to examine a topic and convey ideas/concepts/information through the organization and analysis of relevant content.
W 3- Narrative
Write narratives to develop experiences/events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
SL 1 - Conversation and collaboration
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL 4 - Present findings
Present claims/findings, emphasizing important points in a focused, coherent manner.
Present claims/findings with relevant descriptions, facts, details, and examples.
Use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
L 1- Command of grammar
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L 4 - Vocab-Clarify word meaning
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases.