Listening and Speaking
listen actively, ask clarifying questions, and respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives.
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use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words.
Generate resourcedetermine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.
Generate resourceReading: Literary Text
analyze the characters' motivations and their reactions to major events to understand the development of the plot.
Generate resourceanalyze the influence of the setting on the plot, characters, and theme of a literary text.
Generate resourceReading: Informational Text
analyze how the organizational pattern of a text influences the reader's understanding and the achievement of the author's purpose.
Generate resourceidentify the author's viewpoint or position and explain the development of the argument using evidence.
Generate resourceResponse to Text
write a response to literary or informational text that demonstrates understanding using textual evidence.
Generate resourceComposition
compose an expository text that includes a clear thesis, well-developed body paragraphs with supporting evidence, and a concluding paragraph.
Generate resourcecompose a literary text, including a personal narrative or poem, using sensory language and narrative techniques.
Generate resourceInquiry and Research
conduct research using multiple authoritative sources, assess the credibility of each source, and synthesize information into a cohesive document.
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