Grade 9
MP 1: The Lighter Side/Spine Tinglers
Category/Strand / SOLCommunication / 9.1b Use relevant details to support main ideas.
9.1d Use grammatically correct language, including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience and purpose.
9.1g Credit information sources.
9.1i Give and follow spoken directions to perform specific tasks, answer questions, or solve problems.
9.1j Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
9.1l Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work.
9.2b Determine the purpose of the media message and its effect on the audience.
Reading/ Vocabulary / 9.3a Use structural analysis of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms and cognates to understand complex words.
9.3f Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, reading, and writing.
Reading/ Fiction / 9.4a Identify author’s main idea and purpose.
9.4b Summarize text relating supporting details.
9.4c Identify the characteristics that distinguish literary forms.
9.4d Use literary terms in describing and analyzing selections.
9.4l Make predictions, inferences, draw conclusions and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
9.4m Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Reading/Non-fiction / 9.5a Recognize an author’s intended purpose for writing and identifying the main idea.
9.5b Summarize the text identifying supporting details.
9.5c Understand the purpose of text structures and use those features to locate information and gain meaning from texts.
9.5d Identify characteristics of expository, technical and persuasive texts.
9.5h Draw conclusions and make inferences on explicit and implied information using textual support as evidence.
9.5i Differentiate between fact and opinion.
9.5k Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Writing / 9.6a Generate, gather and organize ideas for writing.
9.6b Plan and organize writing to address a specific audience and purpose.
9.6c Communicate clearly the purpose of the writing using a thesis statement where appropriate.
9.6f Arrange paragraphs into a logical progression.
9.6i Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing.
9.7a Use and apply rules for the parts of a sentence, including subject/verb, direct/indirect object, and predicate nominative/predicate adjective, and coordinating conjunctions.
9.7f Proofread and edit writing for intended audience and purpose.
Research / 9.8a Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information.
9.8b Narrow the focus of a search.
9.8f Credit the sources of quoted, paraphrased and summarized ideas.
9.8g Cite sources of information using a standard method of documentation such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA).
9.8h Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information.
MP 2: Challenges and Choices
Category/Strand / SOLCommunication / 9.1a Include definitions to increase clarity.
9.1c Illustrate main ideas through anecdotes and examples.
9.1d Use grammatically correct language, including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience and purpose.
9.1e Use verbal and nonverbal techniques for presentation.
9.1g Credit information sources.
9.1i Give and follow spoken directions to perform specific tasks, answer questions, or solve problems.
9.1j Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
9.1l Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work.
9.2c Describe possible cause and effect relationships between mass media coverage and public opinion trends.
Reading/ Vocabulary / 9.3b Use context, structure and connotations to determine meanings of words and phrases.
9.3c Discriminate between connotative and denotative meanings and interpret the connotation.
9.3f Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, reading, and writing.
Reading/ Fiction / 9.4e Explain the relationship between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme.
9.4k Analyze how an author’s specific word choices and syntax achieve special effects and support the author’s purpose.
9.4l Make predictions, inferences, draw conclusions and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
9.4m Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Reading/Non-fiction / 9.5c Understand the purpose of text structures and use those features to locate information and gain meaning from texts.
9.5g Analyze and synthesize information in order to solve problems, answer questions or complete a task.
9.5h Draw conclusions and make inferences on explicit and implied information using textual support as evidence.
9.5k Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Writing / 9.6d Write clear, varied sentences using specific vocabulary and information.
9.6e Elaborate ideas clearly through word choice and vivid description.
9.6g Use transitions between paragraphs and ideas.
9.6i Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing.
9.7a Use and apply rules for the parts of a sentence, including subject/verb, direct/indirect object, and predicate nominative/predicate adjective, and coordinating conjunctions.
9.7f Proofread and edit writing for intended audience and purpose.
Research / 9.8a Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information.
9.8c Find, evaluate and select appropriate sources to access information and answer questions.
9.8d Verify the validity and accuracy of all information.
9.8f Credit the sources of quoted, paraphrased and summarized ideas.
9.8g Cite sources of information using a standard method of documentation such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA).
MP 3: Moments of Discovery
Category/Strand / SOLCommunication / 9.1d Use grammatically correct language, including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience and purpose.
9.1f Evaluate impact and purpose of presentation.
9.1g Credit information sources.
9.1h Give impromptu responses to questions about presentation.
9.1i Give and follow spoken directions to perform specific tasks, answer questions, or solve problems.
9.1j Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
9.1k Summarize and evaluate information presented orally by others.
9.1l Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work.
9.2a Analyze and interpret special effects used in media messages including television, film and internet.
9.2d Evaluate sources including advertisements, editorial and feature stories for relationships between intent and factual content.
9.2e Monitor, analyze and use multiple streams of simultaneous information.
Reading/ Vocabulary / 9.3e Identify literary and classical allusions and figurative language in text.
9.3f Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, reading, and writing.
Reading/ Fiction / 9.4f Compare and contrast the use of rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery and other literary devices to convey a message and elicit the reader’s emotion.
9.4h Explain the relationship between the author’s style and literary effect.
9.4j Compare and contrast author’s use of literary elements within a variety of genres.
9.4l Make predictions, inferences, draw conclusions and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
9.4m Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Reading/Non-fiction / 9.5c Understand the purpose of text structures and use those features to locate information and gain meaning from texts.
9.5e Identify a position/argument to be confirmed, disproved or modified.
9.5f Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information.
9.5h Draw conclusions and make inferences on explicit and implied information using textual support as evidence.
9.5k Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Writing / 9.6h Revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy and depth of information.
9.6i Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing.
9.7a Use and apply rules for the parts of a sentence, including subject/verb, direct/indirect object, and predicate nominative/predicate adjective, and coordinating conjunctions.
9.7b Use parallel structures across sentences and paragraphs.
9.7f Proofread and edit writing for intended audience and purpose.
Research / 9.8a Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information.
9.8e Make sense of information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions, main and supporting ideas, conflicting information, point of view or bias.
9.8f Credit the sources of quoted, paraphrased and summarized ideas.
9.8g Cite sources of information using a standard method of documentation such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA).
MP 4: Visions of the Future
Category/Strand / SOLCommunication / 9.1d Use grammatically correct language, including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience and purpose.
9.1g Credit information sources.
9.1i Give and follow spoken directions to perform specific tasks, answer questions, or solve problems.
9.1j Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
9.1l Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work.
Reading/ Vocabulary / 9.3d Identify the meaning of common idioms.
9.3f Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, reading, and writing.
9.3g Use knowledge of the evolution, diversity and effects of language to comprehend and elaborate the meaning of texts.
Reading/ Fiction / 9.4g Analyze the cultural or social function of a literary text.
9.4i Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style and point of view of a written work.
9.4l Make predictions, inferences, draw conclusions and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
9.4m Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Reading/Non-fiction / 9.5c Understand the purpose of text structures and use those features to locate information and gain meaning from texts.
9.5h Draw conclusions and make inferences on explicit and implied information using textual support as evidence.
9.5j Organize and synthesize information from sources for use in written and oral presentations.
9.5k Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Writing / 9.6i Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing.
9.7a Use and apply rules for the parts of a sentence, including subject/verb, direct/indirect object, and predicate nominative/predicate adjective, and coordinating conjunctions.
9.7c Use appositives, main clauses and subordinate clauses.
9.7d Use commas and semicolons to distinguish and divide main and subordinate clauses.
9.7e Distinguish between active and passive voice.
9.7f Proofread and edit writing for intended audience and purpose.
Research / 9.8a Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information.
9.8f Credit the sources of quoted, paraphrased and summarized ideas.
9.8g Cite sources of information using a standard method of documentation such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA).
Grade 10
MP 1: On the Edge
Category/Strand / SOLCommunication / 10.1a Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
10.1b Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
10.1c Include all group members in oral presentation.
10.1d Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
10.1e Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
10.1f Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions and solve problems.
10.1h Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.1i Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
10.2c Determine the author’s purpose and intended effect on the audience for media messages.
10.2d Identify the tools and techniques used to achieve the intended focus.
Reading/ Vocabulary / 10.3a Use structural analysis of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms and cognates to understand complex words.
10.3f Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, reading, and writing.
Reading/ Fiction / 10.4a Identify main idea and supporting details.
10.4b Make predictions, draw inferences and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
10.4c Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of different cultures and eras.
10.4e Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
10.4i Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
10.4m Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Reading/Non-fiction / 10.5a Identify text organization and structure.
10.5b Recognize an author’s intended audience and purpose for writing.
10.5c Skim manuals or informational sources to locate information.
10.5e Interpret and use data and information in maps, charts, graphs, timelines, tables and diagrams.
10.5f Draw conclusions and make inferences on explicit and implied information using textual support as evidence.
10.5h Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.
Writing / 10.6a Generate, gather and organize ideas for writing to address a specific audience and purpose.
10.6c Elaborate ideas clearly through word choice and vivid description.
10.6e Organize ideas into a logical sequence using transitions.
10.6f Revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy and depth of information.
10.6g Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit and publish writing.
10.7c Use a style manual, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA), to apply rules for punctuation and formatting of direct quotations.
10.7d Differentiate between in-text citations and works cited on the bibliography page.
10.7e Analyze the writing of others.
10.7f Describe how the author accomplishes the intended purpose of a piece of writing.
10.7g Suggest how writing might be improved.
10.7h Proofread and edit final product for intended audience and purpose.
Research / 10.8a Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, synthesize and communicate information.
10.8b Develop the central idea or focus.
10.8e Cite sources for both quoted and paraphrased ideas using a standard method of documentation, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA).
10.8f Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information.
MP 2: Striving for Success
Category/Strand / SOLCommunication / 10.1a Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
10.1b Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
10.1c Include all group members in oral presentation.
10.1e Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
10.1f Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions and solve problems.
10.1g Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
10.1h Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.1i Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
10.2b Evaluate sources including advertisements, editorials, blogs, Web sites, and other media for relationships between intent, factual content, and opinion.
Reading/ Vocabulary / 10.3b Use context, structure and connotations to determine meanings of words and phrases.
10.3c Discriminate between connotative and denotative meanings of words and phrases.
10.3f Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, reading, and writing.
Reading/ Fiction / 10.4b Make predictions, draw inferences and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
10.4e Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
10.4h Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone and voice shape the intended meaning of the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
10.4i Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
10.4l Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
10.4m Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Reading/Non-fiction / 10.5a Identify text organization and structure.
10.5d Compare and contrast informational texts.
10.5f Draw conclusions and make inferences on explicit and implied information using textual support as evidence.
10.5g Analyze and synthesize information in order to solve problems, answer questions and generate new knowledge.
10.5h Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.
Writing / 10.6b Synthesize information to support the thesis.
10.6d Write clear and varied sentences, clarifying ideas with precise and relevant evidence.
10.6f Revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy and depth of information.
10.6g Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit and publish writing.
10.7a Distinguish between active and passive voice.
10.7b Apply rules governing use of the colon.
10.7c Use a style manual, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA), to apply rules for punctuation and formatting of direct quotations.
10.7d Differentiate between in-text citations and works cited on the bibliography page.
10.7e Analyze the writing of others.
10.7f Describe how the author accomplishes the intended purpose of a piece of writing.
10.7g Suggest how writing might be improved.
10.7h Proofread and edit final product for intended audience and purpose.
Research / 10.8a Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, synthesize and communicate information.
10.8c Verify the accuracy, validity and usefulness of information.
10.8e Cite sources for both quoted and paraphrased ideas using a standard method of documentation, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA).
MP 3: Clashing Forces
Category/Strand / SOLCommunication / 10.1a Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
10.1b Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
10.1c Include all group members in oral presentation.
10.1e Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
10.1f Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions and solve problems.
10.1h Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.1i Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
Reading/ Vocabulary / 10.3e Identify literary and classical allusions and figurative language in text.
10.3f Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, reading, and writing.
Reading/ Fiction / 10.4b Make predictions, draw inferences and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
10.4e Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
10.4i Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
10.4j Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
10.4k Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form and other literary devices convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
10.4m Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Reading/Non-fiction / 10.5a Identify text organization and structure.
10.5f Draw conclusions and make inferences on explicit and implied information using textual support as evidence.
10.5h Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.
Writing / 10.6f Revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy and depth of information.
10.6g Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit and publish writing.
10.7c Use a style manual, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA), to apply rules for punctuation and formatting of direct quotations.
10.7e Analyze the writing of others.
10.7f Describe how the author accomplishes the intended purpose of a piece of writing.
10.7g Suggest how writing might be improved.
10.7h Proofread and edit final product for intended audience and purpose.
Research / 10.8a Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, synthesize and communicate information.
10.8d Make sense of information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions, main and supporting ideas, conflicting information, point of view or bias.
10.8e Cite sources for both quoted and paraphrased ideas using a standard method of documentation, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA).
MP 4: Expanding Horizons