Common Core Standards ELA
  • STRAND: Reading Informational Text

    I can cite strong and thorough textual evidence that supports my inferences and analysis of the text

    I can determine where a text leaves matters uncertain

    I can determine two or more ideas of a text

    I can analyze the development of central ideas throughout a text including how they interact or build upon each other

    I can give an objective summary of a text.

    I can analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence and explain how they interact or develop throughout the text

    I can determine the figurative, connotative, or technical meaning of words or phrases in a grade 11 or 12 text.

    I can analyze how an author refines the meaning of key terms over the course of a text

    I can analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his/her argument

    I can determine whether the author’s structure makes points clear, convincing and engaging

    I can determine the author’s point of view in a text.

    I can determine the author’s purpose for writing a text

    I can analyze how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, and beauty of a text

    I can address a question or solve a problem by integrating and evaluating multiple sources of information that are presented in various media.

    I can delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal US texts, including application of constitutional principles and legal reasoning

    I can evaluate the premises, purposes and arguments in works on public advocacy

    I can analyze 17th, 18th and 19th century foundational US documents for their themes, purposes and rhetorical features.

    I can read and comprehend informational text appropriate for the grade 11-12 grade span

     

  • STRAND: Speaking and Listening

    I can prepare for a class discussion and participate by referring to my findings during discussion

    I can work with my peers to have a civil democratic discussion

    I can propel a conversation by posing and responding that probe reasoning and evidence, verify and challenge ideas and conclusions and promote divergent perspectives  

    I can respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, synthesize comments, claims & evidence, on all sides of an issue, resolve contradictions when possible and determine when additional information is needed.

    I can integrate multiple sources of information to make informed decisions and solve problems while evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source

    I can evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, or use of evidence/rhetoric.

    I can address the stance, premises, links, word choice, points of emphasis and tone of a presentation  

    I can present information, important findings and supporting evidence with a distinct perspective showing alternative viewpoints in a way that so listeners can follow the line of reasoning.

    I can present information where the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate for the audience and a range of tasks

    I can strategically use digital media to enhance understandings and add interest.

    I can adapt my speech to a variety of tasks and contexts.

    I can demonstrate a command of formal English when appropriate.

ELA Standards 11th - 12th Grade Strand

  • STRAND: READING LITERARY TEXTS

    I can cite strong and thorough textual evidence that supports my inferences and analysis of the text

    I can determine where a text leaves matters uncertain

    I can determine two or more themes of a text

    I can analyze the development of the theme throughout a text, including how they interact or build upon each other

    I can give an objective summary of a text.

    I can analyze the impact of the author’s choice on how he/she develops & relates elements of a story (plot, characters, setting, etc)

    I can determine the figurative and connotative meaning of words and phrases based on how they are used in a text.

    I can analyze the impact of word choice on the meaning or tone of a text.

    I can analyze how an author’s choices about the specific parts of a text relate to the overall structure and meaning

    I can analyze a point of view or cultural experience as reflected in a work from outside the U.S.

    I can analyze how understanding the point-of-view of some texts requires distinguish what is directly stated from what is meant (satire, sarcasm, irony, understatement, etc.)

    I can demonstrate knowledge of 18th, 19th and 20th century American literature by comparing how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes/topics.

    I can read and comprehend literature at the eleventh-twelfth grade span; reading literature appropriate to my grade level and skill

    I can interpret, analyze and evaluate literature by making connections to other texts, ideas and situations and can self-select text to respond to

    I can establish and use criteria to classify, select and evaluate texts to make informed judgments about the quality of the texts

  • STRAND: Writing

    I can write arguments to support claims of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning, relevant, and sufficient evidence, where I introduce precise knowledgeable claims, establish the significance of claims, distinguish my claims from opposing claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claims, counter-claims and evidence ;  develop claims/counterclaims fairly, and thoroughly supplying evidence for and pointing out strengths and limitations of both sides, in a manner that anticipates audience’s knowledge and possible biases;  use words, phrases, and clauses to link sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify relationships;  establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone, while attending to the norms of the discipline in which they are writing, and provide a concluding statement or section that flows from the presented argument.

    I can write an informative piece, which examines and conveys complex ideas/information through effective selection, organization, and analysis of content; where I introduce a topic, organize complex ideas to make connections, include formatting, graphics, and multimedia when useful;  use well-chosen and relevant facts, definitions, details, and quotations, or other examples to develop the topic; use appropriate, varied transitions and syntax to create cohesion and clarify relationships;  use precise language and domain-specific (metaphor, simile, analogy vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic; establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone, while attending to the norms of the discipline in which they are writing and provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information presented.

    I can write a narrative to develop real or imagined events, using effective technique, details and well-structured sequence, where I set out a problem or situation, establish point of view, introduce a narrator and/or characters, and create a smooth progression of events,; use dialogue, descriptions, pacing, reflection, and multiple plot lines to develop events, experiences, and characters,; use a variety of techniques to sequence events so they build on one another, create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome; use precise words and phrases and sensory details and language to convey vivid picture of experiences, events, setting, and characters, and provide a conclusion that follows the form and reflects on the narrated events.

    I can produce clear, coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for eleventh and twelfth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences.

    I can develop and strengthen my writing by planning, revising, editing, and/or trying new approaches.

    I can focus on addressing the most specific need for purpose and audience in my writing.

    I can use technology to produce, publish, and update my own work, and shared writing projects

    I can conduct short or sustained research projects, that answer a specific question or solve a problem

    I can narrow or broaden my search when appropriate.

    I can synthesize multiple sources on a subject and demonstrate the subject under investigation

    I can gather information from multiple sources (print and digital) and assess strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose and audience

    I can integrate information into a text while maintaining a flow of ideas and avoiding plagiarism

    I can follow a standard format for citation in my work

    I can use evidence from literature to support analysis, reflection, and research in my writing

    I can use evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research in my writing

    I can write for a range of time, tasks, purposes, and audiences

    I can use a wide variety of pre-writing strategies to express connections and insights

    I can identify, analyze and use elements and techniques to affect meaning

    I can develop innovate perspectives on texts

    I can create poetry, stories, plays and other literary forms