for English Language Arts correlated to Edge Levels B and C National Geographic School Publishing/Hampton-Brown
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for English Language Arts correlated to National Geographic School Publishing/Hampton-Brown Common Core State Standards Reading Standards for Literature Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. 2. Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text. 3. Analyze the impact of the author s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed). Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.) 5. Analyze how an author s choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact. 6. Analyze a case in which grasping point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement). T23 T49, T77, T84, T170, T211, T240, T267, T337, T407, T434, T440, T442, T457, T465, T468, T609, T616, T641, T648, T665, T670 T248 Teacher s may need to direct students to determine more than one theme on the following pages: T34, T86, T276 T6, T9, T12, T14-T23, T34, T39, T42, T44, T46, T48, T49, T63, T66, T68, T70, T74, T75, T77, T86, T150, T194-T197, T199, T202, T205, T207, T208, T211, T227, T230, T233, T235-T240, T241, T248, T253, T258, T259, T262, T264, T267, T276, T338, T393, T394, T397, T400, T401, T403, T405, T406, T407, T424, T427, T432, T434, T442, T443, T447, T450, T451, T452, T453, T455, T457, T465, T468, T642, T644, T646, T648 T8, T36, T68, T124, T158, T184, T234, T262, T294, T350, T374, T400, T442, T466, T488, T540, T562, T586, T638, T680, T704 T212, T213, T218, T220, T303, T306, T308, T310, T312, T314, T315, T329, T338, T351, T394, T397, T403, T407, T447, T450, T451, T452, T453, T455, T457, T465 T416 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge B B-1 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.) 9. Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. The opportunity to address this objective is available. See, for example: T643-T648 The opportunity to introduce this objective is available. See, for example: T448-TT469, T656-T670 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 11 CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 11 CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently. See, for example: T8-T23, T24-T25, T38-T49, T338-T345, T458-T465, T589-T609, T622-T641 Also, see Edge Library selections: T1C, T1D, T103D, T189C, T189D, T293C, T293D, T388C, T388D, T485C, TT485D, T577C, T577D Reading Standards for Informational Text Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. 2. Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to provide a complex analysis; provide an objective summary of the text. 3. Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course of the text. T88, T212, T217, T220, T234, T240, T278, T318, T323, T372, T470, T492, T493, T495, T517, T523, T531, T554, T562 T248 Teacher s may need to direct students to determine more than one central idea on the following pages: T113, T116, T117, T119, T120, T121, T122, T123, T124, T125, T126, T133, T136, T137, T138, T139, T142, T143, T144, T145, T148, T151, T248, T541, T648, T670, T711, T712, T713 T268, T300, T301, T303, T306, T308, T310, T312, T314, T315, T316, T338 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge B B-2 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist No. 10). 5. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging. 6. Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem. 8. Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning (e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court majority opinions and dissents) and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy (e.g., The Federalist, presidential addresses). 9. Analyze seventeenth-, eighteenth-, and nineteenth-century foundational U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (including The Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Lincoln s Second Inaugural Address) for their themes, purposes, and rhetorical features. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 11 CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 11 CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently. T416, T463, T619, T621, T655, T660, T665, T673 T108-T110, T174, T298, T306, T360, T372 T110, T113, T118, T120, T121, T122, T123, T124, T126, T133, T136, T138, T141, T143, T155, T158, T160, T163, T164, T166, T167, T169 T560, T697 This objective is not directly addressed in this level of Edge. This objective is not directly addressed in this level of Edge. See, for example: T26-T31, T108-T111, T133- T143, T212-T220, T268-T274, T351-T362, T372, T490, T495, T543, T562 Also, see Edge Library selections: T1C, T1D, T103C, T103D, T189C, T189D, T293C, T293D, T388C, T388D, T485C, TT485D, T577C, T577D Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge B B-3 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Writing Standards Text Types and Purposes 1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. T176, T177, T178, T179, T180, T564, T565, T566, T567, T568, T569 a. Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience s knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. T178, T180, T564, T565, T566, T567, T568, T569, T577 T177, T182, T571, T575, T577 T565, T570, T571, T572, T577 T176, T177, T183, T564, T565, T568, T569 2. 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. T374, T375, T376, T378, T379, T383 a. Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge B B-4 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
b. Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience s knowledge of the topic. c. Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic). 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. T374, T375, T376, T378, T380, T382 T173, T378 T375, T378, T380, T382 Precise, concise, and specific words and synonyms are covered but not necessarily metaphor, simile, and analogy. T374, T375 T374, T381 T90, T91, T94, T472, T473, T474, T475, T476 a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution). d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. T94, T98, T471, T472, T473, T475, T476, T480 T91, T93, T98, T472, T475, T478 T94, T98, T477, T480, T483 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge B B-5 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. Production and Distribution of Writing 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1 3 above.) 5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1 3 up to and including grades 11 12 on page 54.) 6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information. Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 8. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. Apply grades 11 12 Reading standards to literature (e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentiethcentury foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics ). T90, T91, T97, T475, T476, T479 See, for example: T35, T92, T96, T178, T180, T182, T223, T249, T277,T282, T284, T376, T378, T417, T474, T476, T519, T566, T570, T776-T797 T89-T103, T175-T189, T279-T293, T373-T387, T471-T485, T563-T577, T759-T765 T103, T189, T293, T577, T764, T765 T150, T370, T373-T387, T673, T699-T704 T150, T370, T375, T377, T378, T673, T701, T703 T279-T293, T441, T443, T467, T561, T651, T780, T781 Literature reading standards 7 and 9 are not necessarily addressed. Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge B B-6 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
b. Apply grades 11 12 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning [e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court Case majority opinions and dissents] and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy [e.g., The Federalist, presidential addresses] ). T33, T57, T373-T387, T537, T559, T561, T563- T577 Informational text reading standards 8 and 9 are not necessarily addressed. Range of Writing 10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. See, for example: T33, T57, T59, T85, T89-T103, T175-T189, T279-T293, T373-T387, T443, T467, T471-T485, T559, T561, T563-T577, T617, T649 Speaking and Listening Standards Comprehension and Collaboration 1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on- one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11 12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. T2, T85, T106, T127, T192, T221, T250-T251, T296, T369, T390, T441, T488, T538, T540-T541, T562, T580, T688 a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas. b. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed. T3, T250-T251, T297, T391, T489, T540-T541 c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives. T2, T42, T85, T106, T127, T174, T192, T221, T276, T278, T296, T332, T369, T372, T390, T441, T450, T470, T488, T562, T580, T674, T688 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge B B-7 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task. T2, T42, T85, T106, T127, T174, T192, T221, T276, T278, T296, T332, T369, T372, T390, T441, T450, T470, T488, T540-T541, T562, T580, T674, T685, T688 Also see Discuss the Quotations and Evaluate a Speaker s Message for further opportunity to address this objective: T0, T104, T190, T294, T388, T486, T578 2. Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data. T35, T129, T150, T172, T193, T278, T324, T348, T349, T489, T561, T691,T694, T697 3. Evaluate a speaker s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used. T61, T88, T153, T221, T250, T349, T541, T690 Also see Discuss the Quotations and Evaluate a Speaker s Message for further opportunity to address this objective: T0, T104, T190, T294, T388, T486, T578 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks. T35, T61, T129, T150, T152-T153, T174, T347, T348, T349, T561, T652, T653, T689, T698 5. Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. T152, T348, T391, T470, T561, T658, T687, T693, T698 6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grades 11 12 Language standards 1 and 3 on page 54 for specific expectations.) T36, T61, T129, T150, T347, T348, T349, T370, T485, T518, T561, T618, T650, T685, T686 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge B B-8 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Language Standards Conventions of Standard English 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested. b. Resolve issues of complex or contested usage, consulting references (e.g., Merriam-Webster s Dictionary of English Usage, Garner s Modern American Usage) as needed. 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. T35, T100, T101, T186, T187, T277, T290, T291, T347, T384, T385, T417, T482, T483, T519, T574, T575, T651, T762, T763, T774, T786 T325, T347, T755 T830 a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly. T35, T101, T187, T277, T347, T417, T519, T651, T832 Knowledge of Language 3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. a. Vary syntax for effect, consulting references (e.g., Tufte s Artful Sentences) for guidance as needed; apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts when reading. T500, T530, T538, T548, T550, T552, T560, T821, T822 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 11 12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. T63, T69, T73, T77, T78, T81, T84, T129, T131, T141, T151, T173, T347, T619, T751, T752 a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., conceive, conception, conceivable). T35, T37, T59, T87, T223, T225, T277, T519, T521, T539, T753, T754 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge B B-9 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, its etymology, or its standard usage. T8, T38, T62, T112, T132, T154, T198, T226, T252, T302, T325, T328, T347, T350, T396, T405, T420, T427, T443, T446, T494, T521, T522, T542, T588, T622, T654, T755 d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). T37, T59, T131, T198, T223, T225, T249, T277, T309, T325, T347, T371, T419, T429, T521, T755 5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. T416, T463, T619, T621, T655, T658, T660, T662, T663, T665, T673, T842, T843, T844 a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text. b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. T561, T651, T752, T842 6. Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. T5, T7, T8, T19, T36, T38, T52, T62, T81, T109, T111, T112, T130, T132, T141, T154, T163, T195, T196, T197, T198, T206, T217, T224, T226, T252, T271, T299, T301, T302, T311, T328, T341, T350, T359, T429, T492, T494, T503, T522, T542, T583, T584, T588, T598, T613, T620, T622, T654 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge B B-10 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
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for English Language Arts correlated to National Geographic School Publishing/Hampton-Brown Common Core State Standards Reading Standards for Literature Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. 2. Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text. 3. Analyze the impact of the author s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed). Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.) 5. Analyze how an author s choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact. T89, T235, T239, T240, T241, T242, T243, T245, T246, T247, T250, T251, T252, T253, T263, T266, T267, T268, T269, T275, T277, T279, T280, T282, T283, T285, T295, T298, T300, T302, T303, T305, T306, T308, T309, T311, T312, T314, T315, T316, T317, T765, T766 T69, T73, T74, T76, T77, T80, T81, T84, T86, T88, T89, T290, T769 Teachers may need to direct students to determine more than one theme. T6, T9, T13, T15, T17-T24, T32, T37, T41, T43, T44, T45, T47, T49, T50, T52, T54, T55, T56, T64, T69, T72, T73, T74, T75, T76, T77, T78, T80, T81, T83, T84, T85, T86, T87, T88, T89, T98, T231, T235, T238, T240, T242, T243, T246, T249, T252, T263, T266, T268, T270, T271, T272, T273, T276, T278, T281, T283, T290, T295, T298, T299, T300, T301, T302, T304, T306, T311, T312, T313, T314, T317, T318, T320, T321, T322, T396, T439, T440, T443, T446, T448, T449, T451, T452, T455, T456, T462, T470, T471, T472, T474, T477, T489, T492, T494, T496, T497, T499, T501, T502, T505, T716 T81, T124, T128, T155, T157, T158, T184, T209, T234, T258, T262, T290, T294, T350, T373, T374, T393, T400, T416, T442, T457, T460, T466, T488, T540, T562, T586, T611, T638, T679, T680, T686, T688, T690, T695, T697, T698, T704 T180, T345 T348, T351, T356, T358, T360, T362, T363, T366, T367, T368, T375, T388, T380, T383, T384, T386, T387, T396, T401, T404, T406, T408, T409, T410, T440, T441 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge C C-1 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
6. Analyze a case in which grasping point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement). T383, T405, T457, T459, T460, T475, T477, T485, T679, T690, T694, T695, T698, T701, T723, T740, T801 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.) 9. Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. The opportunity to address this objective is available. See, for example: T682-T694, T627D The opportunity to address this objective is available. See, Edge Library selections: T1D, T341D, T434C, T627D Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 11 CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 11 CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently. See, for example: T9-T24, T25, T37-T56, T57, T69- T89, T90-T91, T235-T252, T253-T255, T263-T283, T284, T632-T637, T639-T668, T669, T670-T674, T681-T693 Also, see Edge Library selections: T1C, T1D, T115C, T115D, T225C, T225D, T341C, T341D, T434C, T434D, T531C, T531D, T627C, T627D Reading Standards for Informational Text Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. 2. Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to provide a complex analysis; provide an objective summary of the text. 3. Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course of the text. T148, T180, T210, T228, T289, T318, T319, T321, T322, T326, T393, T418, T513, T516 T120-T123, T148, T152, T188, T360, T393, T513 Teachers may need to direct students to determine more than one theme. T180, T348, T401, T404, T406, T408, T409, T410 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge C C-2 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist No. 10). 5. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging. 6. Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem. 8. Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning (e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court majority opinions and dissents) and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy (e.g., The Federalist, presidential addresses). 9. Analyze seventeenth-, eighteenth-, and nineteenth-century foundational U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (including The Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Lincoln s Second Inaugural Address) for their themes, purposes, and rhetorical features. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 11 CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 11 CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently. T18, T34, T44, T124, T128, T132, T138, T155, T156, T157, T158, T169, T184, T193, T209, T272, T350, T359, T372, T373, T374, T383, T400, T475, T498, T540, T553, T559, T561, T562, T583, T586, T595, T611, T678, T679 T180, T348, T351, T356, T357, T358, T360, T362, T363, T366, T367, T368, T375, T380, T383, T384, T386, T387, T388, T401, T404, T406, T408, T409, T410 T62, T118, T120, T122, T123, T125, T128, T130, T132, T136, T138, T141, T147, T148, T180, T208, T508, T509, T512, T550, T553, T556, T610 T4, T29, T421, T423, T741, T742, T746 T747, T749, T750, T751 This objective is beyond the scope of this level of Edge. The opportunity to develop coverage of this objective is available. See, for example: T201, T287, T831 See, for example: T92-T96, T120-T123, T159- T172, T346-T349, T375-T387, T388-T393, T402- T410, T586-T600 Also, see Edge Library selections: T1C, T1D, T115C, T115D, T225C, T225D, T341C, T341D, T434C, T434D, T531C, T531D, T627C, T627D Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge C C-3 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Writing Standards Text Types and Purposes 1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. a. Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience s knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. 2. 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. T328, T329, T330, T331, T332, T336, T463, T559, T583, T614, T616, T618, T620, T622, T826, T833, T834, T835 T330, T332, T334, T335, T336, T337, T583, T616, T617, T618, T619, T620, T622, T826 T333, T334, T335, T336, T583, T622, T625, T626, T834 The opportunity to address formal style and objective tone is available. See, for example: T333, T334, T335, T336, T337, T339, T340, T341, T822, T823, T835 T336, T618, T621, T622, T821, T834 T419, T420, T422, T426, T427, T433, T518, T520, T521, T836-T839 a. Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge C C-4 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
b. Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience s knowledge of the topic. c. Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic). 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. T422, T424, T426, T520, T522, T524, T525, T836, T837 T213, T220, T426, T427, T818 T421, T422, T524, T527, T838 T518, T524, T526, T836 T423, T518, T521, T752, T836, T838 T65, T102, T103, T105, T106, T108, T109, T214, T215, T216, T218, T220, T221, T222, T223, T224, T225, T832 a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution). d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. T103, T111, T213, T216, T218, T220 T102, T103, T110, T212, T214, T215, T216, T217, T218, T219, T220, T221 T103, T105, T108, T110, T216, T218, T219, T220, T223 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge C C-5 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. T102, T103, T109, T212, T215, T832 Production and Distribution of Writing 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1 3 above.) 5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1 3 up to and including grades 11 12 on page 54.) 6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information. See, for example: T104, T105, T214, T215, T330, T331, T422, T423, T424, T520, T521, T616, T617, T618, T620, T810, T826 See, for example: T104-T113, T211-T223, T328- T339, T420-T431, T526, T527, T616, T617, T620- T625, T809 T225, T341, T433, T814, T815 Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 8. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. Apply grades 11 12 Reading standards to literature (e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentiethcentury foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics ). See, for example: T33, T65, T99, T291, T419- T433, T484, T517-T531, T611, T749-T754 T421, T423, T424, T520, T522, T746, T747, T750, T751, T838, T839 T31, T63, T97, T148, T180, T252, T257, T283, T289, T323, T393, T456, T461, T483, T513, T675, T699, T721 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge C C-6 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
b. Apply grades 11 12 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning [e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court Case majority opinions and dissents] and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy [e.g., The Federalist, presidential addresses] ). T31, T63, T153, T179, T207, T289, T323, T369, T395, T415, T513, T557, T581, T609 Standard 8 under Reading Standards for Informational Text is not directly addressed. Range of Writing 10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. T31, T33, T63, T65, T97, T101-115, T153, T155, T179, T181, T207, T209, T211-T225, T238, T257, T259, T291, T323, T327-T341, T371, T395, T419- T433, T461, T463, T483, T485, T513-T531, T557, T559, T560, T609, T675, T677, T701, T721 Speaking and Listening Standards Comprehension and Collaboration 1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on- one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11 12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. See, for example: T98, T119, T210, T226, T228, T229, T326, T345, T418, T434, T436, T437, T462, T487, T532, T534, T558 a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas. b. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed. c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives. T119, T229, T345, T437, T738 Further opportunity to address this objective is available. See, for example: T40, T128, T162, T492, T566, T590 See, for example: T2, T64, T98, T100, T210, T228, T398-T399, T462, T484, T590, T612, T630, T728- T738 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge C C-7 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task. T98, T181, T209, T398-T399, T537, T558, T734 Also see Discuss the Quotations and Evaluate a Speaker s Message for further opportunity to address this objective: T116, T226, T434, T532, T628 2. Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data. T99, T182, T341, T345, T397, T418, T536, T585, T747, T748 3. Evaluate a speaker s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used. T293, T399, T423, T487, T536-T537, T539, T585 See on-line rubrics mentioned on pages: T210, T326, T418, T516, T612 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks. T183, T293, T397, T398, T418, T486, T585, T612, T739 5. Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. T341, T345, T418, T433, T584, T585 6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. T416, T722, T735, T736, T739 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge C C-8 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Language Standards Conventions of Standard English 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested. b. Resolve issues of complex or contested usage, consulting references (e.g., Merriam-Webster s Dictionary of English Usage, Garner s Modern American Usage) as needed. 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. The opportunity to address this objective is available. See, for example: T223, T431, T718, T849, T862, T863, T883-T891 T371, T561, T805, T883-T891 T880 a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly. T113, T223, T325, T463, T882, T888, T889, T890, T891 Knowledge of Language 3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. T98, T112, T113, T114, T218, T222, T224, T338, T340, T430, T433, T528, T530, T610, T624, T626, T718 a. Vary syntax for effect, consulting references (e.g., Tufte s Artful Sentences) for guidance as needed; apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts when reading. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 11 12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. T92, T96, T128, T131, T155, T157, T181, T209, T371, T373, T679, T801 a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., conceive, conception, conceivable). T259, T261, T291, T325, T405, T804 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge C C-9 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, its etymology, or its standard usage. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). 5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text. b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. 6. Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. T8, T36, T68, T124, T158, T184, T234, T262, T294, T350, T374, T400, T442, T465, T466, T488, T540, T561, T562, T586, T638, T679, T680, T704, T805 T8, T36, T68, T124, T128, T155, T157, T158, T184, T209, T234, T262, T294, T350, T373, T374, T400, T442, T465, T466, T488, T540, T561, T562, T586, T638, T679, T680, T704, T805 T12, T383, T405, T457, T459, T460, T475, T477, T485, T677, T679, T690, T694, T695, T698, T701, T723, T740, T801 T559, T561, T583, T611, T802 See, for example: T8, T18, T34, T36, T44, T68, T124, T132, T138, T156, T158, T169, T184, T193, T234, T260, T262, T272, T294, T304, T334, T350, T357, T359, T372, T374, T383, T400, T407, T442, T451, T498, T449, T466, T470, T473, T475, T488, T501, T540, T547, T553, T569, T562, T586, T593, T595, T605, T638, T645, T656, T678, T679, T680, T687, T704 Common Core Gr. 11-12 correlated to Edge C C-10 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276