• I can participate in meaningful discussions, ask thoughtful questions, and respond to others respectfully. 

• I can consider different viewpoints and use evidence to support or challenge ideas. 

• I can solve disagreements by listening carefully and using facts, not just opinions. 

• I can understand and evaluate information from videos, articles, and conversations.

• I can use visuals, media, and language to make my presentations clear and engaging. 

STRAND 2: Reading (11–12.R) 

• I can read difficult texts accurately and fluently. 

• I can find strong evidence in a text to support my analysis and ideas.

• I can identify and explain themes in literature and main ideas in informational texts. 

• I can analyze how authors create complex characters, plots, and themes.

• I can study an author’s word choices and explain how they affect the tone and meaning. 

• I can figure out new or difficult words using clues, roots, and reference tools. 

• I can compare how authors present information in different texts and media. 

• I can evaluate arguments and claims across multiple sources.

• I can analyze how authors from different times, places, or backgrounds shape their messages.

• I can evaluate how structure affects meaning in literature and informational texts

• I can compare texts with similar themes from different periods or cultures.  

STRAND 3: Writing (11–12.SL)