Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.6 Acquire and use accurate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g.,…

Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.6 Acquire and use accurate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g.,…

Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.5 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.5 Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.7 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.7 Integrate and…

Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.5 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.5 Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.7 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.7 Integrate and…

Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.A Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons and evidence. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2.B Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations or other…

Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are…

Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and…

Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.6 Acquire and use accurate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Materials Computers with photo editing software OR access…

Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1 c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow…

Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.9 Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own…