Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. (3 of 4 units)

Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. (2 of 4 units)(RP 2)

Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. (3 of 4 units) (RP 4)

Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work (1 of 4 units) (RP5)

Apply grades 9–10 Reading standards to literature.(RP 8)

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. (1 of 4 units) (W5)

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. ( 1 of 4 units) (W1 & 2)

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. (1 of 4 units) (SL2)

Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.( 1 of 4 units (SL2)