for English Language Arts Grades 6 8 correlated to INSIDE Levels C - E National Geographic Learning
CCSS for ELA Grade 6 correlated to INSIDE Level C
for English Language Arts Grade 6 correlated to Inside Level C National Geographic School Publishing/Hampton-Brown Common Core State Standards Grade 6 Inside Level C Reading Standards for Literature Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. 3. Describe how a particular story s or drama s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. T79, T81, T185, T189, T239, T311, T316, T385, T431, T432, T434, T440, T443, T453, T473, T553, T555 T224, T272, T315, T320, T560 T64, T82, T198, T199, T213, T219, T220, T558 Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. 5. Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot. 6. Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they see and hear when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch. T17, T22, T242, T368, T441, T446, T496, T534, T535, T547, T548, T549, T552, T557 T64, T82, T185, T190, T198-T199, T200-T201, T224, T320 T20, T219, T261, T547 The opportunity to address this objective is available. See, for example: T162, T170, T195e, T226, T297, T514, T539 Also see Inside s digital library which offers videos relating to a text s topic or theme: T6, T24, T42, T68, T104, T130, T150, T172, T204, T226, T248, T280, T354, T374, T396, T426, T448, T498, T516 Common Core correlated to Inside Level C C - 1 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 6 9. Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics. Inside Level C T122, T194, T268, T272, T346, T444, T553, T560 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6 8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. T12, T13-T17, T18, T74-T80, T210-T219, T306- T316, T380-T389, T432-T442, T544-T551, T552, T554 Also see Extended Reading selections: T1c-T1d, T61e-T61f, T123e-T123f, T195e-T195f, T275c- T275d, T347e-T347f, T419e-T419f Reading Standards for Informational Text Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2. Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. 3. Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). T54, T98, T141, T163, T239, T412, T461 T51, T359, T362, T364, T365, T560 T56, T100, T118, T146, T342, T370, T392, T414 Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. T457, T496, T497, T513, T525, T526, T531, T535 5. Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas. T38, T146, T296, T350, T351, T360, T363, T370, T406, T409, T414 6. Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. T422, T423, T454, T466, T474, T481, T482, T525, T532, T534 Common Core correlated to Inside Level C C - 2 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 6 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue. Inside Level C T122, T194, T272, T346, T418 8. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. T416, T422, T423, T474, T482, T484, T486 9. Compare and contrast one author s presentation of events with that of another (e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person). Students compare people s experiences, themes in different media, and writing on the same topic. T60, T122, T194, T268, T272, T418, T560 Comparing the exact same event or person is not necessarily addressed. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6 8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. T12, T13-T17, T156-T166, T220, T232-T239, T286-T293, T328-T340, T360-T367, T504-T509, T522-T532 Also see Extended Reading selections: T1c-T1d, T61e-T61f, T123e-T123f, T195e-T195f, T275c- T275d, T347e-T347f, T419e-T419f Common Core correlated to Inside Level C C - 3 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 6 Inside Level C Writing Standards Text Types and Purposes 1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. T311W, T313W, T314W, T316W, T317W a. Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly. b. Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons. T311W, T314W, T316W, T317W T312W, T314W, T316W, T317W d. Establish and maintain a formal style. T53W, T308W, T310W e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented. 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. T215W, T273W, T314W T16W, T20W, T212W, T224W, T225W, T248W, T254W, T270W, T280W a. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. T17W, T27W, T180-T183, T206W, T214W, T296W, T297W, T298W T17W, T19W, T118W-T123W, T273W, T275W T17W, T19W, T37W, T180W-T191W, T212W, T213W, T273W, T275W Teachers may need to specify the terms precise language and domain-specific vocabulary but the writing models provided do include these things. e. Establish and maintain a formal style. T53W, T54W, T57W, T322W, T323W Common Core correlated to Inside Level C C - 4 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 6 f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented. 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. Inside Level C T180-T183, T215W, T273W T124W, T127W, T128W, T167W, T168W, T169W, T170W a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events. T97W, T140W, T141W, T166W, T167W, T169W, T170W, T175W T118W-T123W, T126W, T127W, T130W, T131W, T173W T128W, T131W, T143W, T156W-T159W, T167W, T170W, T171W, T172W, T173W e. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. T126W, T127W, T145W, T168W 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.) This objective is addressed extensively throughout. See, for example: T98W, T99W, T124W, T130W, T166W, T172W, T248W, T252W, T270W, T274W, T296W, T300W, T310W 5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. This objective is addressed extensively throughout. See, for example: T28W, T172W, T218W, T274W, T300W, T316W, T348W 6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting. T68W-T69W, T101W, T136W, T198W, T199W, T216W, T217W, T224W, T225W, T280W, T281W, T306W, T307W Common Core correlated to Inside Level C C - 5 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 6 Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. Inside Level C T40, T83, T102, T119, T120, T147, T148, T192, T223, T371, T393, T415, T445, T465 8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. T40, T102, T147, T371, T196W-T199W, T200W, T201W, T204W, T205W, T206W, T207W, T216W, T217W 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. T246W-T253W, T166W-T178W, T334W-T354W, a. Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics ). b. Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not ). T371, T180W-T225W, T308W-T318W 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. This objective is addressed extensively throughout. See, for example: T41, T85, T149, T225, T373, T417, T467, T515, T6W, T10W, T36W, T40W, T124W, T136W, T166W, T178W, T212W, T224W, T310W, T318W Common Core correlated to Inside Level C C - 6 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 6 Inside Level C Speaking and Listening Standards Comprehension and Collaboration 1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. T22, T85, T133, T168, T224, T297, T303, T315, T321, T384, T426, T512 a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, set specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion. d. Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing. 2. Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study. 3. Delineate a speaker s argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4. Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. 5. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. 6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. T35, T54, T97, T116, T144, T163, T183, T216, T238, T260, T292, T315, T339, T366, T386, T411, T460, T478, T509, T526, T548 T25, T27, T35, T41, T133, T151, T153, T163, T171, T303, T321 T87, T120, T131, T133, T151, T153, T281, T301, T303, T321, T355, T357, T373, T539, T541, T559 T97, T98, T148, T162, T170, T272, T291, T297, T479, T512 T469, T478, T488 T40, T58, T147, T148, T246, T296, T298, T319, T355, T465, T488, T536, T541, T558, T559 T40, T115, T147, T229, T246, T269, T319, T393, T445, T465, T536, T224W-T225W T148, T499, T501, T509, T515, T517, T519, T526, T537 Common Core correlated to Inside Level C C - 7 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 6 Inside Level C Language Standards Conventions of Standard English 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. T132, T133, T149, T152, T153, T171, T373, T376, T377, T395 a. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive). b. Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves). T442W c. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. T373, T376, T377, T395 d. Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents). T376, T255W e. Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language. Edit for correct and conventional grammar T40W, T78W, T79W, T86W, T87W, T104W, T105W, T132W, T133W, T174W, T175W, T350W, T351W Analyze Language Patterns T268 Language Transfer Issues T88, T106, T132, T152, T206, T228, T356, T365, T376, T398, T428, T450 Using Appropriate Language T499, T501, T509, T515, T517, T519, T536, T537 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. T518, T537, T107W, T177W, T305W, T321W, T351W, T460W-T463W a. Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. b. Spell correctly. T42W, T88W, T106W, T134W, T176W, T222W, T256W, T278W, T304W, T320W, T332W, T352W, T480W-TT499W Common Core correlated to Inside Level C C - 8 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 6 Knowledge of Language 3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. Inside Level C T59, T395, T489, T537, T559, T160W, T161W, T173W, T253W, T395W b. Maintain consistency in style and tone. T171W, T172W Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. T4, T5, T15, T21, T33, T35, T36, T39, T51, T53, T57, T78, T97, T143, T239, T424-T425, T445, T457, T458, T460, T465, T508 a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible). T169, T191, T202-T203, T223, T245, T263, T269, T278-T279, T297, T319, T331, T343, T409, T551 c. Consult 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 or its part of speech. 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. T4, T5, T21, T39, T57, T101, T424, T425, T445, T465, T487 T4, T5, T15, T16, T17, T21, T33, T35, T36, T39, T51, T52, T57, T78, T97, T114, T143, T185, T239, T309, T352, T353, T363, T366, T367, T371, T383, T385, T388, T393, T405, T424-T425, T445, T465, T487 T17, T368, T441, T457, T496-T497, T507, T513, T525, T531, T535, T547, T549, T552, T557 a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words. T66, T67, T77, T79, T80, T95, T97, T98, T113, T114, T115, T119, T163, T217, T477, T527 Common Core correlated to Inside Level C C - 9 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 6 c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty). Inside Level C T66, T67, T101, T163, T217, T238W, T358 6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. This objective is addressed extensively throughout. See, for example: T2, T4, T20-T22, T38-T40, T56- T58, T100-T102, T118-T120, T128, T146-T148, T190-T192, T222-T224, T244-T246, T278, T318- T320, T342-T344, T370-T372, T392-T394, T414- T416, T444-T446, T464-T466, T486-T488, T496, T512-T514, T534-T536, T556-T558 Common Core correlated to Inside Level C C - 10 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
CCSS for ELA Grade 7 correlated to INSIDE Level D
for English Language Arts Grade 7 correlated to Inside Level D National Geographic School Publishing/Hampton-Brown Common Core State Standards Grade 7 Inside Level D Reading Standards for Literature Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2. 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. 3. Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot). Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama. 5. Analyze how a drama s or poem s form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning. 6. Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text. T45, T156, T162, T164, T194, T354, T358, T543, T544, T546, T547, T548, T551, T554, T555, T556, T625 T166, T195, T251, T480, T555, T635, T640 T88-T91, T109, T111, T120, T138, T140, T161, T165, T168, T480, T484 T153, T194, T280, T360, T361, T406, T434, T437, T511, T623, T625, T627, T631, T637 T150, T154, T155, T280, T437 T41, T110, T164, T192, T197, T358, T471 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film). 9. Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history. The opportunity to address this objective is available. See, for example: T118, T154, T167, T253, T638 T135, T136, T144, T150, T163, T178, T184, T342, T356 Common Core correlated to Inside Level D D - 1 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 7 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10.By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6 8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. Inside Level D T36-T54, T100-T118, T130-T138, T150-T162, T163-T164, T184-T193, T194, T230-T247, T280, T326, T348-T358, T406, T434, T464-T472, T510- T511, T544-T554, T620-T629, T630-T631, T632- T634 Also see Extended Reading selections: T1c-T1d, T85e-T85f, T171e-T171f, T257e-T257f, T334c- T334d, T413e-T413f, T485e-T485f Reading Standards for Informational Text Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2. Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. 3. Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events). T17, T69, T71, T209, T215, T281, T301, T322, T375, T401, T453, T478, T497, T500, T502, T506, T507, T513, T523, T526, T529, T530, T533, T534, T610 T80, T269, T270, T273, T281, T282, T298, T533, T534, T609 Teachers may need to direct students to determine more than one central idea. T250, T325, T449, T451, T452, T478, T479, T505, T507, T513, T533 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 the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. 5. Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas. 6. Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. T262, T273, T274, T283, T296, T329, T340-T341, T409, T527, T535, T566-T567, T577, T578, T581, T589, T601, T602, T605, T611 T2-T3, T15, T18, T21, T80, T174-T175, T206, T216, T220, T282, T297, T299, T408, T488-T489, T514, T527, T535 T416-T417, T426, T429, T436, T454, T564-T565 Common Core correlated to Inside Level D D - 2 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 7 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium s portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words). Inside Level D T121, T455 Also, pages T456 and T590 may be adapted to meet this objective. 8. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims. T564-T565, T571, T574, T588, T589, T610 9. Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts. T256, T597, T600, T603 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6 8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. T66-T78, T248-T250, T314-T325, T370-T380, T426-T433, T446-T452, T498-T509, T524-T532 Also see Extended Reading selections: T1c-T1d, T85e-T85f, T171e-T171f, T257e-T257f, T334c- T334d, T413e-T413f, T485e-T485f Common Core correlated to Inside Level D D - 3 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 7 Inside Level D Writing Standards Text Types and Purposes 1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. T366W-T369W, T378W-T379W, T380W, T381W, T382W T370W, T371W, T374W, T375W, T379W, T380W T382W-T383W d. Establish and maintain a formal style. T372W, T382W Page T382W also refers students to page T323W. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. T366W-T369W, T380W T136W-T143W, T153W, T190W-T191W, T192- T195, T207W, T310W-T315W a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. c. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. T14W-T15W, T110W-T111W, T136W-T137W, T154W-T160W, T178W-T179W, T194W-T195W, T196W, T310W-T311W, T312W T112W, T138W, T141W, T311W T138W, T314W, T342W, T372W Common Core correlated to Inside Level D D - 4 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 7 Inside Level D e. Establish and maintain a formal style. The opportunity to address this objective is available. See, for example: T330W-T333W, T338W f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. T153W, T192W-T193W T70W-T75W, T94W-T96W, T98W, T100W-T101W a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. T70W-T75W, T81W, T94W-T97W, T98W T71W, T72W, T82W, T84W, T90W-T93W, T99W d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. T72W, T97W, T98W e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. T71W, T95W, T96W, T100W 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.) This objective is addressed extensively throughout. See, for example: T25W-T29W, T70W, T94W, T110W, T136W, T154W, T230W, T258W, T272W, T286W, T310W, T338W, T378W 5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. This objective is addressed extensively throughout. See, for example: T70W-T76W, T94W-T102W, T114W, T140W, T200W, T234W, T262W, T290W, T302W, T342W, T382W Common Core correlated to Inside Level D D - 5 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 7 6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources. Inside Level D T40W-T41W, T139W, T148W, T149W, T162W- T165W, T168W-T171W, T206W-T207W, T268W, T269W, T275W, T289W, T301W, T313W, T349W, T388W, T389W Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. T27, T58, T81, T122, T254, T384, T557 8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. T27, T122, T254, T384, T557, T160W-T173W, T176W-T179W, T180W-T183W, T196W-T199W 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. T143, T169, T635, T258W-T268W, T414W a. Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literature (e.g., Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history ). b. Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims ). T219, T281, T303, T327, T172W, T174W, T176W, T186W-T189W, T272W 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 discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. This objective is addressed throughout. See, for example: T123, T169, T255, T331, T385, T439, T483, T591, T613, T14W-T15W, T70W-T76W, T136W-T148W, T258W-T268W, T348W, T378W- T388W Common Core correlated to Inside Level D D - 6 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 7 Inside Level D Speaking and Listening Standards Comprehension and Collaboration 1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. T27, T85, T121, T168, T171, T257, T309, T322, T333, T485, T590, T615 a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views. 2. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study. 3. Delineate a speaker s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. 5. Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points. 6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. T18, T44, T73, T106, T157, T236, T274, T298, T322, T352, T376, T398, T432, T470, T504, T530, T550, T580, T604 T9, T18, T29, T145, T147, T157, T169, T309, T311, T322, T331, T615, T617, T626, T639 T493, T495, T504, T517, T569, T571, T580, T591 T121, T125, T272, T275, T276, T280, T282, T403, T455, T556 T569, T571, T580, T611 T28, T81, T122, T142, T222, T284, T330, T362, T536, T611 T81, T141, T283, T284, T306, T536, T557, T611, T612, T206W, T207W, T349W, T389W T536, T593, T595, T604, T613 Common Core correlated to Inside Level D D - 7 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 7 Inside Level D Language Standards Conventions of Standard English 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. T520, T540, T559, T293W, T360W, T361W, T457W, T458W, T481W a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their functions in specific sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas. c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. T494, T520, T521, T537, T540, T541, T559, T319W T520, T537, T540, T541, T559, T293W, T319W, T361W, T457W, T458W, T481W Misplaced and dangling modifiers are not specifically addressed. T180, T181, T199, T487W a. Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt). b. Spell correctly. T285, T411, T60W, T78W, T104W, T118W, T146W, T204W, T238W, T266W, T280W, T294W, T306W, T318W, T346W, T386W Knowledge of Language 3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. T59, T123, T47W, T142W, T228W, T232W, T234W-T235W, T277W, T343W, T383W T262-T263, T283, T305, T329, T449, T490-T491, T501, T504, T505, T515, T528, T531, T535, T549, T550, T553, T557, T611, T623, T628 a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Common Core correlated to Inside Level D D - 8 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 7 b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel). 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 or its part of speech. 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., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending). 6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Inside Level D T233, T241, T246, T253, T418-T419, T433, T455, T468 T253, T418, T490, T501, T504, T515, T535, T549, T553, T557, T566-T567, T589, T611 T262-T263, T283, T329, T340-T341, T409, T449, T490-T491, T501, T515, T528, T566-T567, T637 T194, T237, T280, T326, T340-T341, T351, T354, T360, T361, T373, T374, T377, T383, T395, T396, T401, T409 T92-T93, T103, T107, T110, T121, T133, T134, T137, T141, T153, T154, T158, T159, T167, T215, T295, T400, T552 T92, T93, T137, T154, T167, T239, T577, T578, T581, T589 This objective is addressed extensively throughout. See, for example: T2, T26, T56, T88, T120, T166, T221, T304, T328, T336, T384, T408, T455, T488, T535, T589, T612 Common Core correlated to Inside Level D D - 9 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
CCSS for ELA Grade 8 correlated to INSIDE Level E
for English Language Arts Grade 8 correlated to Inside Level E National Geographic School Publishing/Hampton-Brown Common Core State Standards Grade 8 Inside Level E Reading Standards for Literature Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. T197, T401, T402, T425, T428, T430, T432, T436, T441, T568 2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. T24, T47, T72, T76, T412, T466, T492, T520, T620 3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. T23, T26, T67, T69, T80-T81, T82, T123, T127, T130, T140, T143, T152, T155, T157, T160, T314, T442 Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. T84, T85, T194, T198, T315, T344, T392-T393, T394-T395, T402, T405, T407, T409, T411, T429, T433, T434, T455, T456, T459, T462, T463, T467, T490, T611 5. Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style. T168, T169, T290, T318 Students analyze text structure on the following pages. Teachers may need to direct comparing and contrasting: T26, T50, T106, T196, T236, T266, T522, T541 6. Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor. Point of view is addressed. Teachers may need to elaborate on the effects created by differences in points of view: T2, T3, T12, 15, T16, T18, T19, T50, T64, T151, T307, T438 Common Core correlated to Inside Level E E - 1 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 8 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors. 9. Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. Inside Level E The opportunity to address this objective is available. See, for example: T618, T622, T623 T110, T116, T123, T124, T125, T131 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6 8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. T12-T23, T24, T60-T70, T116-T128, T140-T157, T194, T263, T300-T311, T312, T344, T402-T412, T413, T414, T426-T438, T460, T480-T489, T490, T519, T520, T568, T588, T600-T620 Also see Extended Reading selections: T1c-T1d, T77e-T77f, T165e-T165f, T241e-T241f, T320c- T320d, T389e-T389f, T467e-T467f, T547e-T547f Reading Standards for Informational Text Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. 3. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories). T197, T216, T257, T571 T41, T47, T189, T193, T209, T213, T232, T234, T239, T244-T245, T254, T257, T258, T259, T262, T266, T276, T279, T281, T285, T288, T303, T363, T508, T511, T525, T565 T276, T279, T283, T285 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 the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. T95, T99, T102, T315, T326-T327, T337, T338, T343, T359, T360, T363, T379, T380, T382, T394, T395, T455, T456, T459, T462, T463, T552, T553, T591 Common Core correlated to Inside Level E E - 2 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 8 5. Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept. Inside Level E T106, T168-T169, T183, T187, T192, T196, T279, T366, T457, T550-T551 6. Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. T181, T392-T393, T452, T467, T550-T551, T560, T562, T564, T566 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea. T267, T204W-T205W 8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. T550-T551, T560, T562, T564, T566, T567, T570, T571, T572, T626, T362W-T373W 9. Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. T550-T551, T560, T562, T564, T566, T586-T587 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6 8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. T36-T48, T92-T104, T158, T178-T193, T206-T214, T226-T234, T254-T262, T276-T288, T334-T343, T356-T364, T376-T382, T452-T459, T502-T518, T532-T540, T560-T567, T580-T587 Also see Extended Reading selections: T1c-T1d, T77e-T77f, T165e-T165f, T241e-T241f, T320c- T320d, T389e-T389f, T467e-T467f, T547e-T547f Common Core correlated to Inside Level E E - 3 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 8 Inside Level E Writing Standards Text Types and Purposes 1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. T362W-T365W, T374W-T379W a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. T592, T366W, T370W, T375W, T376W T368W, T375W, T376W, T377W, T379W d. Establish and maintain a formal style. T318W, T321W, T326W, T327W, T378W e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. T365W, T376W, T403W T114W, T115W, T137W, T138W, T139W, T149W, T190W-T193W, T204W, T205W, T335W, T336W, T337W, T345W a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. T27, T47W, T138W, T149W, T158W, T172W, T174W, T176W-T177W, T190W-T193W T8W, T9W, T12W, T13W, T317W, T336W T47W, T198W, T199W, T339W Teacher s may also apply the following specialized/technical language pages to writing: T291, T552, T563, T565, T567, T571, T583, T585, T587, T591, T623 Common Core correlated to Inside Level E E - 4 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 8 Inside Level E e. Establish and maintain a formal style. T318W, T321W, T326W, T327W, T338W f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. T140W, T149W, T190W, T191W T30W-T31W, T80W-T93W, T94W-T96W, T98W a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. T94W-T97W, T98W, T99W, T100W-T101W T82W, T86W-T89W, T91W, T92W, T93W, T95W- T96W, T100W-T101W T97W, T98W, T99W, T101W T81W, T84W, T95W, T96W, T100W 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. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. This objective is addressed extensively throughout. See, for example: T24W, T25W, T27W, T30W, T31W, T106W, T110W, T136W, T152W, T240W, T252W, T264W, T292W, T306W, T334W, T374W This objective is addressed extensively throughout. See, for example: T27W, T46W-T47W, T94W- T102W, T136W, T140W, T198W, T232W, T244W, T256W, T268W, T296W, T338W, T378W Common Core correlated to Inside Level E E - 5 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276
Grade 8 6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others. Inside Level E T73W, T107W, T115W, T139W, T147W, T160W- T163W, T166W-T169W, T204W, T205W, T243W, T255W, T309W, T337W, T345W, T385W Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. 8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. T27, T28, T73, T108, T218, T292, T362, T367, T386, T443, T152W-TT177W T27, T292, T443, T158W-T159W, T160W-T163W, T164W-T165W, T166W-T169W, T170W-T173W, T174W-T177W, T178W-T181W 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. T133, T163, T444, T80W-T102W, T292W-T302W a. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new ). b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced ). T70W-T76W, T199W, T371W, T375W, T377W 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 discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. This objective is addressed extensively throughout. See, for example: T163, T199, T219, T239, T269, T293, T317, T349, T387, T419, T445, T465, T495, T573, T593, T625, T70W-T76W, T94W-T106W, T136W-T146W, T240W-T246W, T306W-T312W, T374W-T384W Common Core correlated to Inside Level E E - 6 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276