Granite District 9th Grade Common Core
Reading Standards for Literary Texts
Standards/I Can
Reading
Standards Statements
for
Literary
Texts
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1
Analyze text and
draw inferences
RL 9.1
RI 9.1
1
2. Determine theme
or central idea.
1
3. Analyze character
development
throughout text.
2
4. Determine word
meaning and impact
from text.
Cite text,
thorough
evidence to
support literary
analysis
Analyze the effect
of details and
summarize
objectively
Analyze character
complexity in
relation to plot
and thematic
development
Recognize
cumulative
impact of word
choice
2
5. Recognize purpose Analyze literary
for author’s text
structural
structure choices.
techniques and
purposes.
2
6. Analyze point of
view and/or cultural
experiences in world
literature selections.
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Recognize
cultural
influences in
world literature
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Explicit and implied
ideas
Cite text
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Ninth grade prompts
which address
specific literary
works
Writing assignments
Emergent theme and
development with
summary
Collection
1, 6
Literary prompts
applicable to works
Essay
Conflicting motivations
and interactions, plot,
character, and
thematic development
Collection 2
Character specific
prompts
Essay
Figurative, connotative
meanings to achieve
setting, mood, tone
(author’s attitude
toward subject)
Parallel plots, pacing,
flashbacks, mystery
tension, surprise
Collection 3
Analysis of word
choice in the
meaning in a select
poem
Vocabulary check in
context
Collection
2, 4
Classify and explain
authorial purpose in
short passages/works
Particular point of
view or cultural
experience in wide
reading of world
literature
Collection
1, 3 (9)
Comparison of two
literary pieces with
different structures
but tantamount
purposes/themes
How does one’s
background
influence
perspective as seen
in ….(literary
Open ended questions,
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Standards/I Can
Reading
Standards Statements
for
Literary
Texts
3
3
4
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Builds……
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Formative/Performance
selection)
Comparison of the
two artistic works
Essay
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of
Language
7. Analyze subject or
scene in two artistic
media.
8. N/A
9. Analyze how an
author draws on and
transforms source
material.
Discern aspects
emphasized or
absent in works
Artistic media , e.g.,
poem/painting
Collection 7
Ch. 28
Recognize and
connect to
literary
references in text
(Allusion) Draws from
Bible, mythology,
classical works, e.g.
Shakespeare, Ovid
Collection7,
8, & 9
Identify and explain
the literary
references in …
10. Read proficiently
within grade-level
band.
Read and
comprehend
structure and
meaning in
drama, stories,
and poems.
Stories, poems, drama
within 9th grade
complexity band.
All
collections
Book review
Essay
Formal questions
Identification of
allusions in a specific
work
SRI testing
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READING STANDARDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Reading
I Can Statements
Standards for
Informational
Text
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Key Terms
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1
6. Analyze point of
view or purpose
Analyze author’s
use of rhetoric
Rhetoric, point of
view, purpose.
2
2. Determine,
analyze, and
summarize the
central idea within
the text.
Emergence and
refinement of main
idea, objective
summary
Collection
5, 6
2
3. Analyze the text
structure in
relation to author’s
purpose and
analysis.
Identify the
emergence and
development of
the main idea as
indicated by text
detail.
Identify order,
manner, and
connections
(among ideas
and events)
Analysis of series of
events/ ideas
Order, development,
and connections
Collection
2, 5
2
4. Determine word
meaning as used in
text.
Figurative,
connotative, and
technical definitions
of words and
phrases.
All
collections
2
5. Recognize the
structure.
Recognize
cumulative
impact of word
choice and
phrases on
meaning and
tone
Analyze how
claims and ideas
Particular sentences,
paragraphs, sections,
Collection
6
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of
Literature
Collection
2, 3
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Ch. 27
What is the author’s
message or opinion on
the subject? Does he
use facts or emotional
arguments? In your
opinion does he make
a good argument for
his point of view
What is the subject of
the text? What
important ideas in the
text go with the main
idea?
Assessments
Formative/Performance
Essay
Essay
What is the author’s
Explanatory paragraph of
purpose and how does structure and purpose in a
he go about making his specific work
point?
Identification of different
structures and purposes
How does language
Multiple choice test
create meaning
Word identification in
context
Ch. 23,
24
Writing in different
formats on a specific
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chapter
Identify both
explicit and
implicit
information from
the text.
Analyze seminal
US documents
for significance,
themes, and
concepts.
Explicit and implied
ideas
Cite text
Collection
7
Washington’s
Farewell Address, the
Gettysburg Address,
Roosevelt’s Four
Freedoms speech,
King’s “Letter from
Burmingham Jail”,
themes, seminal
Biography,
autobiography, print,
multimedia
N/A
N/A
What is the
significance of this
speech and what do
you find especially
memorable?
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Collection
5, digital
storytelling
Ch. 28
Comparison/contrast
of two or more media
selections on the same
subject
What is stupid—Has
anyone ever told you
something that was a
complete lie?
Essay on MyAccess
Assignment—whatever
the subject, write from a
different media.
Identification of good and
bad arguments.
Text review
SRI testing
3
1. Cite textual
evidence to
support analyses of
text
3
7. Analyze subject
in differ ent media.
3
7. Analyze subject
in differ ent media.
Discern aspects
emphasized in
accounts.
3
8. Analyze seminal
US documents for
themes and
concepts
1, 2, 3, 4
10. Read
proficiently within
grade-level band.
Delineate and
evaluate
arguments for
validity,
relevancy, false
statements, or
fallacious
reasoning.
Read and
comprehend
structure within
Valid, relevant,
Collection
sufficient, false
6
statements, fallacious
reasoning
Scaffolding
All
collections
What is the message
of the reading? How
do you know?
Ch. 27
subject
Identification of text
structures (cause effect,
chornological,
Multiple choice/short
answer test
Explanatory
paragraph/essay
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Informational
Text
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with scaffolding
at high end as
needed.
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LANGUAGE STANDARDS
Language
Standards
I Can Statements
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Ch. 19
Grammar
Notes
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Summative testing
Writing specific types of
phrases and clauses
1
1. Use standard
English grammar.
1a. Parallel
structure*
introduced 9-10
Parallel structure
1
1. Use standard
English grammar.
1b. Add variety
and convey
meaning through
various phrases
and clauses
to add variety and
interest
Ch. 3, 4,
18, 19
Grammar
Notes
Essays, stories,
presentations
1
2. Use standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling.
2a. Use semicolon
or conjunctive
adverb to make
compound
sentences.
2b. Use colon to
list and mark
quotation.
2c. Spell correctly.
4c. Use dictionary,
glossary, and
thesaurus to
determine
Use phrases:
 Noun, verb
adjectival,
adverbial,
participial,
prepositional,
absolute
clauses:
 Independent,
dependent,
noun, relative,
adverbial
Semicolon, conjunctive
adverb, compound
sentence, independent
clause
Ch. 4, 12,
18
Grammar
notes
Test
Colon, quotation
Ch. 12
Dictionary, glossary,
thesaurus, etymology.
Ch. 16
Reference
Handbook
1
1
1
4. Strategically
determine word and
phrase meanings.
n/a
Weekly tests
Assignments requiring
listed lexigraphical
information
Granite District 9th Grade Common Core
Language
Standards
I Can Statements
2
2
2
3
5. Understand
figurative language,
word relationships,
and nuances in word
meaning
3. Apply language
knowledge in
different contexts
3
3. Apply language
knowledge in
different contexts
3
6. Acquire and
accurately use
academic and
Complexity
Builds……
meaning,
pronunciation,
part of speech,
and etymology.
2b. Analyze
nuances in related
word meanings
4d. verify guesses
for word or phrase
meaning
5a. interpret and
analyze role of
figures of speech.
3. Write and edit
to style manual
guidelines. (e.g.,
MLA Handbook,
Turabian’s Manual
for Writers) for
discipline and
writing type.
3b. Identify and
use patterns to
change word
meaning or part of
speech
Acquire
vocabulary to use
in reading, writing,
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Reference
Handbook
Inferred meaning,
context
Figurative language,
nuances, word
relationships, figures of
speech, euphemism,
oxymoron
Conforms, guidelines,
style manual, discipline
Collection
7
Research
for the
digital age
Parts of speech, (e.g.,
analyze, analysis,
analytical; advocate,
advocacy)
Academic, domain
specific, college and
career readiness level,
Ch. 21
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Assessments
Formative/Performance
n/a
In class drills
Identify and
interpret the
figurative
language uses
in…
Edit a MyAccess
essay according
to My Editor
Essay
Dissection of a poem
Reference
Handbook
All
collection
s
Reference
handbook
pg. 880-
Corrected version of essays
Sentence combining
exercises
Any grade level
essay with the
supplemental
Correct use of words in
essay
Granite District 9th Grade Common Core
Language
Standards
I Can Statements
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Builds……
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Literature
1, 2, 3, 4
domain specific
words, as well as
other vocabulary
important to
comprehension.
and
independence,
speaking/listening. expression
4. Strategically
determine word and
phrase meanings.
4a. Use context
Connotation, position
or function in
sentence, overall
meaning
Elements
of
Language
881(specifi
c words are
listed)
Ch. 25
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Formative/Performance
requirement to
use specific
vocabulary in the
essay, color
coding the
words.
Objective testing (multiple
choice, matching)
In class verbal drills
Assignments where
students provide meaning
of highlighted
words/phrases
Granite District 9th Grade Common Core
WRITING STANDARDS Grade 9
Writing
Standards
I Can Statements
Complexity
Builds……
1
4. Produce clear and
coherent writing which
is appropriate to the
task, purpose, and
audience
Develop, organize,
and utilize
appropriate writing
style(s)
1
3. Write narratives of
real or imagined
experiences
A. Introduce a
problem and
characters,
establish points of
view, and progress
experiences
smoothly
B. Use narrative
techniques:
dialogue, pacing,
description,
reflection, and
multiple plot lines
to develop the
story and
characters
C. Use a variety of
techniques to
sequence events
D. Employ precise
words/phrases,
details, and
Key Terms
Coherent writing
Development
Organization
Style
Task
Purpose
Audience
Technique/details/
events
Point of View
Narrator
Character
Setting
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of
Literature Language
Part 3
Essays
Collection
1, 2
Ch. 22
Essays:
Assessments
Formative/Performance
Any formal writing
assignment following
the essay format.
Revisions to original
writing tasks
NanoWriMo on-line
writing
Autobiographical pieces
Two-page narrative
pieces
Character sketches
Rewrite a story
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Writing
Standards
I Can Statements
Complexity
Builds……
Key Terms
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Part 3
Revision tools on
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revised essays
Ch. 28
Media
Scope
4
Advertising Campaigns
Web pages
Newspapers
Magazines
Direct question report
(2-3 pages)
Research Steps
Basic research
Forming viable research
questions
Socratic questioning
Paragraphs, short
writing assignments
that explain a process,
written instructions
Elements Elements
of
of
Literature Language
1
5. Develop and
strengthen writing for a
specific purpose and
audience
1
6. Use technology to
produce, publish, and
update individual or
shared writing products
2
7. Conduct short and
long research projects
to answer a question or
solve a problem
2
sensory language
to convey a vivid
image
E. Provide a
conclusion that
emanates from the
experiences and
events outlined in
the narrative
Plan, revise, edit,
rewrite (or try a
new approach),
focusing on what is
most significant
Link and display
information
through the use of
technology
Narrow or broaden
inquiry
Synthesize multiple
sources
Demonstrate
understanding of a
subject
2. Write
A. Introduce,
informative/explanatory organize, and
texts which examine
connect complex
and convey complex
information
ideas
B. Develop the
topic with relevant
Plan
Revise
Edit\Rewrite
Purpose
Audience
Technology
Internet
Writing products
Information
Research projects
Self-generated question
Inquiry
Synthesis
Multiple Sources
Collection
9
Ch. 26
Informative writing
prompts
Informative/Explanatory
Texts
Complex
Ideas/concepts/
Information
Formatting graphics/
Collection
8
Ch. 23,
24, 26
Essays:
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Ninth grade
persuasive essay
prompts, including
Essays
Debates
Presentation of opinion,
as written
Mock court trial
Elements Elements
of
of
Literature Language
3
1. Write arguments to
support claims of
substantive topics or
texts
and sufficient facts,
definitions, details,
quotations, or
other information
C. Use appropriate
and varied
transitions
D. Use precise
language and
domain-specific
vocabulary
E. Establish a
formal style and
objective tone
F. Provide a
concluding
statement or
section
A. Use precise
claims
B. Develop such
claims and
counterclaims
C. Use words,
phrases and
clauses to
transition, organize
and clarify claims
D. Use a formal
writing style and
objective tone
E. Provide a
multimedia
Extended definitions/
concrete details/
examples
Transitions/cohesion/
clarify
Domain-specific
vocabulary
Formal style/ objective
tone
Arguments
Claims
Counterclaims
Reasons
Evidence
Collection
6
Ch. 20,
27,
Granite District 9th Grade Common Core
Writing
Standards
I Can Statements
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Builds……
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I Seek search
engine
Index cards with
research items
Elements Elements
of
of
Literature Language
1, 2, 3, 4
8. Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources
1, 2, 3, 4
9. Draw evidence from
literary or informational
text to support analysis,
reflection, and research
1, 2, 3, 4
10. Write routinely over
extended and short
time frames
Range of
Writing
concluding
statement or
section
Use advanced
searches
Assess usefulness
of sources
Integrate
information to
maintain flow of
ideas
Avoid plagiarism
Follow standard
citation format
Print in digital
sources
Apply reading
standards to
literature
Apply reading
standards to
literary nonfiction
Writing and
Research in a
digital age
Advanced searches
Digital sources
Research question
Plagiarism
Collection
6
Literary informational
text
Analysis
Reflection
Research
Collection
7
Task
Purpose
Audience
Time Frames
Raft
Research
Reflection
Revision
See
above
Actual citations and
formatting exercises
Ch. 25
Text based essays
See above
See above
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Standards for Speaking and Listening
Standards for
Speaking and
Listening
I Can Statements
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of
Literature
1
b. collaboratively
set rules for
collegial
discussions and
decision making.
2
5. Use digital media in
presentations to
improve understanding,
reasoning, evidence,
and audience interest
3
3. Evaluate a speaker’s
point of view, reasoning,
and evidence
4
Complexity
Builds……
Make strategic use
of textual,
graphical, audio,
visual, and
interactive
elements in
presentations
Identify any
fallacious,
exaggerated or
distorted evidence
c. Pose and
respond to
discussion question
linking to broader
themes. Involve
others in the
discussion. Clarify,
verify, and
challenge ides and
conclusions.
Informal consensus,
note taking, key
issues, alternate
views, clear goals
and deadlines,
individual roles.
Digital media
Textual
Graphical
Audio
Interactive elements
Point of view
Reasoning
Rhetoric
Fallacious
Evidence
Broader themes,
clarify, verify,
challenge
Assessments
Formative/Performance
4
Power Point
Other presentations
(e.g. video capture,
display boards)
Elements
of
Language
Ch. 28
MediaScop
e
Collection
3
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Standards for
Speaking and
Listening
I Can Statements
2, 3
2.Evaluate credibility
and accuracy of multiple
sources of media
formats.
2, 3
6. Adapt speech for a
variety of purposes
1,2, 4
4. Present information,
finding, and supporting
evidence clearly,
concisely, and logically
1,2,3,4
1,2,3,4
Complexity
Builds……
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of
Literature
Integrate multiple
sources to evaluate
credibility and
accuracy of
information.
Demonstrate
command of
formal English
when appropriate
Use a line of
reasoning,
organization,
development,
substance and style
appropriate to
purpose, audience
and task
1.Participate in
a. read, research
collaborative discussions and utilize material
being studied
d. Respond
thoughtfully,
summarize, qualify
views, and make
new connections
Integrate, visually
quantitatively,
orally.
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of
Language
Ch. 26, 28
Assessments
Formative/Performance
Evaluating other group
projects based upon
student generated
rubric
Context
Command
Formal English
Ch. 5-8, 17
4
Speeches and video clips
for advertising
Call to action, inform,
entertain
Line of reasoning
Organization
Development
Substance
Style
Purpose
Audience
Task
Explicit
referral evidence,
stimulate
well-reasoned
exchange of ideas.
Ch. 26, 28
All quarters
Two-minute reports
Skits
Demonstrations
Reference
guide pp.
882-892
n/a
Written responses from
small groups
Presentation of findings
Products of
collaborative discussions
Adherence to small
group protocol
Diverse
perspectives, points
of agreement and
disagreement,
qualify, justify,
evidence.
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Suggested Resources from
Common Core
Fiction
Homer. The Odyssey
Henry, O. “The Gift of the Magi.”
Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451
Lee, Harper. To Kill A Mockingbird
Tan, Amy. The Joy Luck Club
Zusak, Marcus. The Book Thief
Shakespeare, William. The Tragedy of Macbeth
Ionesco, Eugene. Rhinoceros
Poetry
Shakespeare, William. “Sonnet 73”
Poe, Edgar Allan. “The Raven”
Dickinson, Emily. “We Grow Accustomed to the Dark.”
Walker, Alice. “Women.”
Informational Texts
Henry, Patrick. “Speech to the Second Virginia Convention.”
Washington, George. “Farewell Address.”
Lincoln, Abraham. “Gettysburg Address”
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano. “State of the Union Address.”
Hand, Learned. “I Am an American Day Address.”
King, Jr., Martin Luther. “I Have a Dream: Address Delivered at the
“March on Washington, D.C., for Civil Rights on August 28, 1963.”
Reagan, Ronald. “Address to Students at Moscow State University.”