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=Junior Literature and Composition Goals and Standards=

**__Standards for Reading __**

**Key Ideas and Details **


 * 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.


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

**Craft and Structure **


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


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

**Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity **


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

**__Standards for Writing __**

**Text Types and Purposes **


 * Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence..


 * Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

**Production and Distribution of Writing **


 * Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.


 * Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Research to Build and Present Knowledge **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Range of Writing **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">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.

**__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Standards for Speaking and Listening __**

**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Comprehension and Collaboration **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">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.

**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">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.

**__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Standards for Language __**

**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Conventions of Standard English **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Vocabulary Acquisition and Use **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">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.


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.