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)
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. (3 of 4 units)
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. (1 of 4 units) (V2)
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.( 1 of 4 units) (W3)
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. (1 of 4 units) (W3)
Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. ( 1 of 4 units) (W3)
Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. ( 2 of 4 units) (SL 2 and W6–only if they do their own research)
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)
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)
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. (3 of 4 units)
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. (1 of 4 units) (V2)
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.( 1 of 4 units) (W3)
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. (1 of 4 units) (W3)
Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. ( 1 of 4 units) (W3)
Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. ( 2 of 4 units) (SL 2 and W6–only if they do their own research)
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)