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Common Core State Standards English Language Arts Grade 7

correlated to

READING EXPLORER Levels TWO & THREE

CCSS ELA Grade 7 correlated to

Reading Explorer Level TWO

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts Grade 7 correlated to READING EXPLORER TWO National Geographic Learning

Common Core State Standards


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College and Career Readiness Standards for Reading Key Ideas and Details 1.

Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

10-13, 15-18, 22-25, 27-30, 34-37, 39-42, 4547, 48-49, 52--55, 57-60, 64-67, 69-72, 76-79, 81-84, 87-89, 90-91, 94-97, 99-102, 106-109, 111-114, 118-121, 123-126, 129-131, 132133, 136-139, 141-144, 148-151, 153-156, 160-163, 165-168, 171-173, 174-175

2.

Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

10, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42, 43, 44, 45, 52, 55, 57, 60, 62, 67, 72, 74, 76, 79, 81, 84, 86, 87, 94, 97, 99, 102, 104, 106, 109, 111, 114, 116, 118, 121, 123, 126, 128, 129, 136, 139, 141, 144, 146, 148, 151, 153, 156, 158, 160, 163, 165, 168, 170, 171

3.

Analyze in detail where, when, why, and how events, ideas, and characters develop and interact over the course of a text.

37, 67, 76, 94, 102, 109, 121, 123, 139

Craft and Structure 4.

Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and explain how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 31, 32, 34, 38, 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 56, 57, 61, 62, 64, 68, 69, 73, 74, 80, 81, 85, 86, 87, 88-89, 9091, 92, 98, 103, 104, 110, 115, 116, 118, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 140, 145, 146, 148, 152, 157, 158, 164, 165, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 176

5.

Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section or chapter) relate to each other and the whole.

10, 37, 67, 76, 94, 102, 109, 121, 123, 136, 139, 141

6.

Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

39, 76, 94, 106, 111, 123, 136, 141

CCSS ELA Grade 7 to Reading Explorer TWO

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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7.

Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.

10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 28-29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40-41, 43, 44, 45, 46-47, 48-49, 52-54, 56, 57, 58-59, 60, 61, 62, 64-66, 68, 69-71, 73, 74, 76-78, 80, 81-86, 88-89, 90-91, 94-98, 99-104, 106-109, 111113, 115, 116, 118-120, 122, 123-125, 127128, 129-131, 132-133, 136-139, 140, 141143, 145, 146, 148-150, 152, 153-158, 160162, 164, 165-167, 169-170, 171-173, 174175

8.

Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

39, 42, 34, 44, 76, 79, 94, 136, 139, 146, 160, 163

9.

Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.

86, 123, 128

Range and Level of Text Complexity 11-12, 15-17, 23-24, 28-29, 35-36, 40-41, 4647, 48-49, 53--54, 58-59, 65-66, 70-71, 77-78, 82-83, 88-89, 90-91, 95-96, 99-101, 107-108, 112-113, 119-120, 124-125, 130-131, 132133, 137-138, 142-143, 149-150, 154-155, 161-162, 166-167, 172-173, 174-175

10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.

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.

This objective is not covered in this level of Reading Explorer.

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.



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Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).



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.



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).

8.

(Not applicable to literature)

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.



Range 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.



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Reading Standards for Informational Text Key Ideas and Details 1.


10, 13, 15, 18, 22, 25, 27, 30, 34, 37, 39, 42, 43, 45, 52, 55, 57, 60, 64, 67, 69, 76, 79, 81, 84, 87, 94, 97, 99, 102, 104, 106, 109, 111, 114, 118, 121, 129, 136, 139, 141, 144, 148, 151, 153, 156, 160, 163, 165, 168, 171

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.

10, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42, 43, 44, 45, 52, 55, 57, 60, 62, 67, 72, 74, 76, 79, 81, 84, 86, 87, 94, 97, 99, 102, 104, 106, 109, 111, 114, 116, 118, 121, 123, 126, 128, 129, 136, 139, 141, 144, 146, 148, 151, 153, 156, 158, 160, 163, 165, 168, 170, 171

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).

32, 34, 37, 39, 44, 57, 64, 67, 109


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.

10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 31, 32, 34, 38, 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 56, 57, 61, 62, 64, 68, 69, 73, 74, 80, 81, 85, 86, 87, 88-89, 9091, 92, 98, 103, 104, 110, 115, 116, 118, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 140, 145, 146, 148, 152, 157, 158, 164, 165, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 176

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.

10, 37, 67, 76, 94, 102, 109, 121, 123, 136, 139, 141

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.

13, 30, 39, 55, 60, 76, 94, 106, 111, 123, 136, 141


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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).

116, 128

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.

34, 39, 42, 44, 76, 79, 94, 136, 139, 146, 160, 163

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.

86, 123, 128

Range and Level of Text Complexity 11-12, 15-17, 23-24, 28-29, 35-36, 40-41, 4647, 48-49, 53--54, 58-59, 65-66, 70-71, 77-78, 82-83, 88-89, 90-91, 95-96, 99-101, 107-108, 112-113, 119-120, 124-125, 130-131, 132133, 137-138, 142-143, 149-150, 154-155, 161-162, 166-167, 172-173, 174-175

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.

Writing Standards These standards are not applicable to Reading Explorer. College and Career Readiness Standards for Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration 1.

Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.


27, 39, 64, 93, 94, 99, 106, 111, 117, 123, 141, 153, 160

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Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

9, 20, 21, 27, 32, 33, 39, 44, 51, 62, 63, 64, 74, 75, 86, 93, 99, 104, 105, 111, 116, 117, 123, 128, 135, 141, 146, 147, 153, 158, 159160, 170

3.

Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.

9, 21, 27, 33, 39, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105-106, 111, 117, 123, 135, 141, 147, 153, 159-160

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4.

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

94

5.

Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.


6.

Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

9, 21, 27, 33, 39, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93-94, 99, 105-106, 111, 117, 123, 135, 141, 147, 153, 159-160

Speaking and Listening Standards Comprehension and Collaboration 1.

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.


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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.

27, 39, 64, 93, 94, 99, 106, 111, 117, 123, 141, 153, 160

b.

Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

9, 21, 27, 33, 39, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 123, 135, 141, 147, 153, 159160

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.

9, 21, 27, 33, 39, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93-94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 123, 135, 141, 147, 153, 159160

d.

Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.

9, 21, 27, 33, 39, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 123, 135, 141, 147, 153, 159160

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.

9, 20, 21, 27, 32, 33, 39, 44, 51, 62, 63, 64, 74, 75, 86, 93, 99, 104, 105, 111, 116, 117, 123, 128, 135, 141, 146, 147, 153, 158, 159160, 170

3.

Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

9, 21, 27, 33, 39, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93-94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 123, 135, 141, 147, 153, 159160


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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.

94

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. (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 on page 52 for specific expectations.)

9, 21, 27, 33, 39, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93-94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 123, 135, 141, 147, 153, 159160

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language Conventions of Standard English 1.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

9, 21, 27, 33, 39, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 123, 135, 141, 147, 153, 159160

2.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.


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.


10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 31, 32, 34, 38, 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 56, 57, 61, 62, 64, 68, 69, 73, 74, 80, 81, 85, 86, 87, 88-89, 9091, 92, 98, 103, 104, 110, 115, 116, 118, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 140, 145, 146, 148, 152, 157, 158, 164, 165, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 176

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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4.

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.

19, 47, 50, 56, 85, 91, 92, 103, 115, 122, 127, 130, 133, 134, 157, 164, 173, 176 Word definitions also occur in reference materials, such as footnotes, on the following pages: 11, 12, 17, 23, 24, 29, 35, 36, 38, 4041, 54, 58, 59, 65, 66, 70-71, 77-78, 82, 95-96, 101, 107, 119-120, 137-138, 142-143, 149, 150, 154-155, 161, 166-167

5.

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

14, 19, 26, 43, 49, 56, 57, 61, 73, 80, 98, 103, 110, 112, 145, 157

6.

Acquire and use accurately a range of 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.

10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 31, 32, 34, 38, 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 56, 57, 61, 62, 64, 68, 69, 73, 74, 80, 81, 85, 86, 87, 88-89, 9091, 92, 98, 103, 104, 110, 115, 116, 118, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 140, 145, 146, 148, 152, 157, 158, 163, 164, 165, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 175, 176 Students can also consult reference materials, such as footnotes, on the following pages: 11, 12, 17, 23, 24, 29, 35, 36, 38, 40-41, 54, 58, 59, 65, 66, 70-71, 77-78, 82, 95-96, 101, 107, 119-120, 137-138, 142-143, 149, 150, 154155, 161, 166-167

Language Standards Conventions of Standard English 1.

9, 21, 27, 33, 39, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 123, 135, 141, 147, 153, 159160

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a.

Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.



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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.*


Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. 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.



9, 10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 56, 57, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 73, 74, 75, 80, 81, 85, 86, 87, 88-89, 90-91, 92, 93, 94, 98, 99, 103, 104, 105, 110, 111, 115, 116, 117, 118, 122, 123, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 135, 140, 141, 145, 146, 147, 148, 152, 153, 157, 158, 159-160, 163, 164, 165, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 175, 176

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.*



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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. 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.

10, 14, 19, 20, 26, 32, 38, 43, 47, 50, 56, 73, 85, 92, 103, 115, 122, 130, 134, 145, 157, 158, 164, 173

b.

Use common, gradeappropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).

50, 85, 91-92, 127, 133, 134, 152, 176

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.

31, 47, 89, 115, 130, 134, 173

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).

19, 47, 50, 56, 85, 92, 103, 115, 130, 134, 145, 164, 173

d.

5.

For word definitions, students can also consult reference materials, such as footnotes, on the following pages: 11, 12, 17, 23, 24, 29, 35, 36, 38, 40-41, 54, 58, 59, 65, 66, 70-71, 77-78, 82, 95-96, 101, 107, 119-120, 137-138, 142-143, 149, 150, 154-155, 161, 166-167

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.


112, 114, 145, 169

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b.

Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.

14, 19, 26, 43, 49, 56, 61, 68, 73, 80, 91, 98, 103, 110, 112, 122, 133, 140, 145, 152, 157, 169, 176

c.

Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).

19, 122

Acquire and use accurately gradeappropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.


10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 31, 32, 34, 38, 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 56, 57, 61, 62, 64, 68, 69, 73, 74, 80, 81, 85, 86, 87, 88-89, 9091, 92, 98, 103, 104, 110, 115, 116, 118, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 140, 145, 146, 148, 152, 157, 158, 163, 164, 165, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 175, 176

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CCSS ELA Grade 7 correlated to

Reading Explorer Level THREE

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts Grade 7 correlated to READING EXPLORER THREE National Geographic Learning


Reading Explorer THREE

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College and Career Readiness Standards for Reading Key Ideas and Details 1.

Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

10-13, 15-18, 22-25, 27-30, 34-37, 39-42, 4547, 48-49, 52--55, 57-60, 62, 64-67, 69-72, 7679, 81-84, 87-89, 90-91, 94-97, 99-102, 106109, 111-114, 118-121, 123-126, 129-131, 132-133, 136-139, 141-144, 148-151, 153156, 160-163, 165-168, 171-173, 174-175

2.

Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

13, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42, 44, 45, 52, 55, 57, 60, 62, 64, 67, 69, 72, 74, 76, 79, 81, 84, 86, 87, 94, 97, 99, 102, 104, 106, 109, 111, 114, 116, 118, 121, 123, 126, 128, 129, 136, 139, 141, 144, 146, 148, 151, 153, 156, 158, 160, 163, 165, 168, 170, 171

3.

Analyze in detail where, when, why, and how events, ideas, and characters develop and interact over the course of a text.

10, 39, 57, 109, 126


Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and explain how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

14, 15, 19, 20, 26, 31, 38, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, 52, 56, 61, 62, 68, 73, 74, 80, 85, 86, 87, 8889, 90-92, 98, 103, 104, 106, 110, 115, 116, 118, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 140, 145, 146, 152, 157, 158, 164, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 176, 177-178

5.

Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section or chapter) relate to each other and the whole.

10, 39, 52, 60, 64, 99, 109, 136

6.

Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

10, 39, 57, 64, 148

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Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.

10, 11-12, 15, 16-17, 18, 19, 21, 22-24, 27, 28-29, 31, 32, 33, 34-36, 38-39, 40-41, 42, 4344, 45-47, 48-49, 51-54, 55, 56, 57-59, 61, 62, 63-66, 68, 69-72, 73-74, 75-78, 80, 81-86, 8789, 90-91, 92, 93-98, 99-104, 106-108, 109, 111, 113, 114, 116, 117-120, 122, 123-125, 127-128, 129-131, 132-133, 135-138, 140, 141-144, 145-146, 147-152, 153-158, 159162, 164, 165-170, 171-173, 174-175

8.

Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

13, 18, 25, 30, 37, 55, 57, 60, 67, 69, 72, 76, 79, 81, 84, 94, 97, 99, 102, 106, 109, 111, 118, 121, 139, 141, 144, 160, 163, 165, 168

9.

Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.

62, 128, 146

Range and Level of Text Complexity 10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.

11-12, 16-17, 23-24, 28-29, 35-36, 40-41, 4647, 48-49, 53-54, 58-59, 65-66, 70-71, 77-78, 82-83, 88-89, 90-91, 95-96, 100-101, 107-108, 112-113, 118-120, 123-125, 130-131, 132133, 137-138, 142-143, 149-150, 154-155, 161-162, 166-167, 172-173, 174-175

Reading Standards for Literature Key Ideas and Details 1.



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).



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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.



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).

8.

(Not applicable to literature)

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.



Range 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.



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Reading Standards for Informational Text Key Ideas and Details 1.


10, 13, 15, 18, 22, 25, 27, 30, 34, 37, 39, 42, 43, 45, 52, 55, 57, 60, 69, 76, 79, 81, 84, 87, 94, 97, 99, 102, 104, 106, 109, 129, 136, 139, 141, 144, 148, 151, 153, 156, 160, 163, 165, 168, 171

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.

10, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42, 43, 44, 45, 52, 55, 57, 60, 62, 69, 72, 74, 76, 79, 81, 84, 86, 87, 94, 97, 99, 102, 104, 106, 109, 116, 128, 129, 136, 139, 141, 144, 146, 148, 151, 153, 156, 158, 160, 163, 165, 168, 170, 171

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).

39, 57, 60, 64, 76, 81, 109, 111, 118, 123, 126, 165


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.

14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 31, 38, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, 52, 56, 61, 62, 73, 74, 80, 85, 86, 87, 8889, 90-92, 98, 103, 104, 106, 110, 116, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 140, 145, 146, 152, 157, 158, 164, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 176, 177-178

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.

10, 39, 52, 60, 64, 81, 99, 109, 111, 136, 148, 165

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.

39, 57, 64, 67, 76, 111, 114, 123, 141, 148


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).


62, 128, 146

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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.

13, 18, 25, 30, 37, 55, 57, 60, 67, 69, 72, 76, 79, 81, 84, 94, 97, 99, 102, 106, 109, 111, 118, 121, 139, 141, 144, 160, 163, 165, 168

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.

62, 128, 146

Range and Level of Text Complexity 11-12, 16-17, 23-24, 28-29, 35-36, 40-41, 4647, 48-49, 53-54, 58-59, 70-71, 77-78, 82-83, 88-89, 90-91, 95-96, 100-101, 107-108, 130131, 132-133, 137-138, 142-143, 149-150, 154-155, 161-162, 166-167, 172-173, 174-175

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.

Writing Standards These standards are not applicable to Reading Explorer. College and Career Readiness Standards for Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration 1.

Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

81, 94, 99, 111, 118, 123, 126, 141, 148, 160, 165

2.

Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

9, 20, 21, 32, 33, 44, 51, 62, 63, 64, 74, 75, 86, 93, 94, 99, 104, 105, 111, 116, 117, 118, 123, 128, 135, 141, 146, 147, 148, 153, 158, 159, 160, 165, 170

3.

Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.

9, 21, 33, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 118, 123, 135, 141, 147, 148, 153, 159, 160, 165


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Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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5.

Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.


6.

Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

9, 21, 33, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 118, 123, 126, 135, 141, 147, 148, 153, 159, 160, 165

Speaking and Listening Standards Comprehension and Collaboration 1.

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. 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.

81, 94, 99, 111, 118, 123, 126, 141, 148, 160, 165

b.

Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

9, 15, 21, 33, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 118, 123, 126, 135, 141, 147, 148, 153, 159, 160, 165


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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.

9, 21, 33, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 118, 123, 135, 141, 147, 148, 153, 159, 160, 165

d.

Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.

9, 21, 33, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 118, 123, 135, 141, 147, 148, 153, 159, 160, 165

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.

9, 20, 21, 32, 33, 44, 51, 62, 63, 64, 74, 75, 86, 93, 94, 99, 104, 105, 111, 116, 117, 118, 123, 128, 135, 141, 146, 147, 148, 153, 158, 159, 160, 165, 170

3.

Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

9, 21, 33, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 118, 123, 135, 141, 147, 148, 153, 159, 160, 165


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.

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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. (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 on page 52 for specific expectations.)

9, 21, 33, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 118, 123, 126, 135, 141, 147, 148, 153, 159, 160, 165


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College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language Conventions of Standard English 1.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

9, 21, 33, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 118, 123, 135, 141, 147, 148, 153, 159, 160, 165

2.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.



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.

14, 15, 19, 20, 26, 31, 38, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, 52, 56, 61, 62, 68, 73, 74, 80, 85, 86, 87, 8889, 90-92, 98, 103, 104, 106, 110, 115, 116, 118, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 140, 145, 146, 152, 157, 158, 164, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 176, 177-178


5.

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.

43, 46, 80, 85, 88, 98, 130, 157, 164, 172

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

14, 21-23, 38, 92, 127, 134, 169


Definitions also occur in reference materials, such footnotes, on the following pages: 12, 1617, 23, 28, 29, 32, 41, 53, 58-59, 66, 68, 7071, 77, 83, 85, 95, 96, 99, 101, 108, 112, 113, 120, 123, 125, 141, 143, 149-150, 155, 161, 165-167169-170, 176

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Acquire and use accurately a range of 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.

14, 15, 19, 20, 26, 31, 38, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, 52, 56, 61, 62, 68, 73, 74, 80, 85, 86, 87, 8889, 90-92, 98, 103, 104, 106, 110, 115, 116, 118, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 140, 145, 146, 152, 157, 158, 164, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 176, 177-178 Students can also consult reference materials, such as the footnotes on the following pages: 12, 16-17, 23, 28, 29, 32, 41, 53, 58-59, 66, 68, 70-71, 77, 83, 85, 95, 96, 99, 101, 108, 112, 113, 120, 123, 125, 141, 143, 149-150, 155, 161, 165-167169-170, 176

Language Standards Conventions of Standard English 1.

2.

9, 21, 33, 51, 63, 64, 75, 93, 94, 99, 105, 111, 117, 118, 123, 126, 135, 141, 147, 148, 153, 159, 160, 165

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a.

Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function 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.*


Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a.

Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt).



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b.

Spell correctly.



Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

a.

9, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 31, 33, 38, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, 51, 52, 56, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 73, 74, 75, 80, 85, 86, 87, 88-89, 90-92, 93, 94, 98, 99, 103, 104, 105, 106, 110, 111, 115, 116, 117, 118, 122, 123, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 135, 140, 141, 145, 146, 147, 148, 152, 153, 157, 158, 159, 160, 164, 165, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 176, 177178

Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*



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. 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.

14, 43, 85, 98, 157, 169

b.

Use common, gradeappropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).

31, 43, 56, 80, 85, 91, 110, 122, 157, 164

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.

46, 73, 88, 98, 115, 116, 130, 145, 172


Definitions also occur in reference materials such footnotes on the following pages: 12, 1617, 23, 28, 29, 32, 41, 53, 58-59, 66, 68, 7071, 77, 83, 85, 95, 96, 99, 101, 108, 112, 113, 120, 123, 125, 141, 143, 149-150, 155, 161, 165-167169-170, 176

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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).

14, 15, 19, 20, 26, 31, 38, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, 52, 56, 61, 62, 68, 73, 74, 80, 85, 86, 87, 8889, 90-92, 98, 103, 104, 106, 110, 115, 116, 118, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 140, 145, 146, 152, 157, 158, 164, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 176, 177-178 Definitions also occur in reference materials such footnotes on the following pages: 12, 1617, 23, 28, 29, 32, 41, 53, 58-59, 66, 68, 7071, 77, 83, 85, 95, 96, 99, 101, 108, 112, 113, 120, 123, 125, 141, 143, 149-150, 155, 161, 165-167169-170, 176

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.

21, 23, 24, 74, 92, 103, 134, 127

b.

Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.

14, 21, 23, 26, 38, 49, 50, 92, 110, 122, 127, 133, 134, 169

c.

Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).

26, 68, 92, 152


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Acquire and use accurately gradeappropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.


14, 15, 19, 20, 26, 31, 38, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, 52, 56, 61, 62, 68, 73, 74, 80, 85, 86, 87, 8889, 90-92, 98, 103, 104, 106, 110, 115, 116, 118, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130-131, 132-133, 134, 140, 145, 146, 152, 157, 158, 164, 169, 170, 171, 172-173, 176, 177-178 Students can also consult reference materials, such as the footnotes on the following pages: 12, 16-17, 23, 28, 29, 32, 41, 53, 58-59, 66, 68, 70-71, 77, 83, 85, 95, 96, 99, 101, 108, 112, 113, 120, 123, 125, 141, 143, 149-150, 155, 161, 165-167169-170, 176

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