English Language Arts Indicators/Outcomes by Grade
LEVEL 1+
Read “text” closely to determine what it says explicitly, literally and figuratively.
Make logical inferences based on the text and context.
Cite specific textual evidence when to support conclusions drawn from the text.
LEVEL 2 [Grade 9]
Participants will be able to:
Determine central ideas or themes of a text to analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
Identify potential biases that may influence perceptions and interpretations of the text.
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, tone, interpretations, and perceptions.