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Summarization of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Ninth Grade

__ Overview of CCSS Reading Standards __

The CCSS Reading Standards embodies the language art proficiencies expected of students by the close of each grade. Teachers are charged with the task of developing analytical thinkers equipped for prime functionality in the marketplace and college. Students should demonstrate skill to analysis texts, decipher themes and adequately use the text and acquired knowledge to support their theories and ideas. Identifying how word and phrase choices, point of view and structure mold meaning and tone throughout a body of work is expected. The ability to comprehend and self-digest a variety of challenging literary and non-fiction works is mandatory. Moreover, students must be capable of incorporating supplemental materials to present, build or validate knowledge and position.

__ Reading Literature __

The Reading Literature Standard for Ninth to Tenth Grades seeks to cultivate keen ability to decipher theme, analyze character development and defend textual facts within various literary cannons. Instructors will teach students to interpret word meanings, analyze literary structure and point of view within diverse forms of literature. Learning to logically compare and contrast the subject matter of different bodies of work will be implemented. Students should be functioning on or chiefly above expectation by the close ninth grade year.

__ Reading Information Texts __

The Reading Information Texts Standards concentrates on students possessing a strong aptitude for analyzing, evaluating and knowledge integration in literary nonfiction. Students will acquire skills to determine the evolution of main ideas, concept connections and defend analyzation using the text. Students will also learn to determine the order of events within the work. Developing the capability to ascertain word and phrase definition while deciphering their impact on the text will be executed. The ability to detect the writer’s ideals and uncover the development of the point of view by analyzing sentences, paragraphs and rhetoric will be cultivated. Discovering prominent details, deciphering untrue and creditable reasoning and utilizing noteworthy American historical and literary documents to connect themes and opinion is expected. Moreover, students will be groomed to independently digest and comprehend literary nonfiction on or significantly above expectation by the close of the ninth grade year.

__ Writing __

The CCSS Writing Standards seek to equip students with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate thought, incident and persuasive argument via the craft of writing. Students will develop strong skill to logically develop narrative, informative and argumentative copy possessing excellent technique, keen organization and strong content. Proficiency in preparation, editing and rewriting to properly convey a thought to a specific audience will be implemented. Capability to incorporate supporting evidence from covered text or relevant sources is expected. Utilizing technology to publish and create an interactive forum for students strengthen their writing ability and approach. Learning to effectively research germane data for writing assignments while avoiding plagiarism will be developed. Students will become flexible with producing well-developed writing quickly on over a period of time.

__ Overview of Speaking/Listening __

The Standards of Speaking and Listening is grounded in ensuring students effectively share thought and information in various conversations or group environments. Students will be equipped to adequately assess a speakers’ view in order to build on the speakers’ points and persuasively express their own ideas. Students will be capable of yielding information in a systematic and understandable fashion for listeners. Not only will students modify their speech to fit a particular audience, they will be efficient in using visual ads and digital media to support and enhance their presentations.

__ Language __

The Standards of Language is focused on embedding the written and oral aptitude of usage, grammar, spelling and comprehension of Standard English. Proper use of punctuation, phrases and clauses must be cultivated. An understanding of language function and implementation of proper style guides must be established. Students must be able to decipher word meaning using context clues, pattern changes and reference materials. Pupils must exercise comprehension of denotations, figures of speech, figurative language and word relationship. Moreover, students must obtain the ability to independently acquire additional vocabulary and phrases useful for collegiate and career environments.

__ Measuring Text Complexity __

Since career and college environments mandate participants be able to digest complex texts and ideals, the Measuring Text Complexity Standard seeks to ensure students’ ability to digest rigorous text and concepts in preparation for their future pursuits. This standard promotes the selection of literary and informational text possessing dense meaning, structure, language and utilization of acquired knowledge. In addition, matching readers with challenging relatable works serves more profitable for desired outcome. Remaining abreast of current measuring tools is prominent for teachers. Being able to move students to higher levels of complexity throughout the year is expected.

__ Range of Text Types 6-12 __

Range of Text Types Standard is a collection of suggested text for teachers possessing the level of density and rigor requirements of CCSS for each grade level. These selections hold the complexities, quality and range desired. The collection serves as a pattern to assist teachers in their selection of suitable texts.