Common Core Standards Reference Sheet

SLHS
ELA Department
Grades 9-10

RL1 Inferences/Evidence RI1 Inferences/Evidence
RL2 Central Ideas/Themes/Summary RI2 Central Ideas/Themes/Summary
RL3 Individual/Events/Ideas RI3 Individual/Events/Ideas
RL4 Vocabulary/Word Choice RI4 Vocabulary/Word Choice
RL5 Text Structure/Organization RI5 Text Structure/Organization
RL6 POV/Purpose RI6 POV/Purpose
RL7 Content in Diverse Media RI7 Content in Diverse Media
RL8 N/A RI8 Arguments/evidence
RL9 Comparison of Texts/Authors RI9 Comparison of Texts/Authors
RL10 Complex Text RI10 Complex Text

W1 Write Arguments W2 Write to Inform/Explain W3 Write Narratives
W1a Introduce knowledge of both
sides, easy to tell two different
sides, sequence follows: claim,
counterclaim, reasons &
evidence
W2a Introduce topic, idea, concepts and
info so each new element builds off
of the last one and format follows
MLA
W3a Hook and engage the reader by introducing
the conflict, situation, observation and its
significance, establish viewpoint, the narrator
characters and a smooth progression of
events
W1b Developed claims and
counterclaims with relevant
information that points our pros
and cons of both sides
W2b Use most significant and relevant
facts, details, quotes, definitions and
examples appropriate to audiences
knowledge of the topic.
W3b Use literary techniques such as dialogue,
pacing, description, reflection, multiple plot
lines to develop plot/event/experience and
characters
W1c Use transitions to make
connections between
claim/counterclaim to reasons,
reasons to evidence, and
between 2 sides.
W2c Use varied and appropriate
transitions to create cohesion from
paragraph to paragraph as well as
idea to idea within a paragraph.

W3c Use a variety of literary techniques to
sequence events so that one event build on
one another to create cohesion, and build
toward a particular tone (mystery, suspense,
growth) and outcome or resolution.
W1d Formal and objective in tone W2d Use precise language, domain
specific vocabulary and figurative
language like metaphors, similes
and analogies to clarify concepts
W3d Use precise words, descriptive details and
sensory language to paint vivid pictures of
the setting, experiences, events and/or
characters.
W1e Logical concluding paragraph
that supports the argument
presented.
W2e Formal and objective in tone W3e Logical conclusion that represents what was
experienced, observes or resolved of the
course of the narrative
W2f Logical concluding paragraph that
supports the information presented





W4 Clear/Coherent Writing
W5 Plan/Revise/Edit
W6 Use Technology
W7 Conduct Research
W8 Gather/Synthesize Information
W9 Use Sources/Draw Evidence
W10 Write Routinely


Common Core Standards Reference Sheet
SLHS
ELA Department
Grades 9-10


SL1 Academic Discourse/Collaboration
SL1a Prepared for discussions by having read or researched material, during discussion, refer explicitly to evidence from tests
read to stimulate thoughtful and intriguing discussion
SL1b Work with peers in a civil, democratic discussion and decision making about goals, timelines and individual tasks
SL1c Move conversation by asking and answering questions that require evidence and reasoning, cover all aspects of the topic,
clarify, verify or even challenge ideas and conclusions
SL1d Be considerate and respond thoughtful to deferring ideas, try to understand the reasoning behind an opinion other than
yours, resolve contradictions and decide if any more information is needed in order to make a conclusion or clarify ideas

SL2 Contents in Diverse Media
SL3 POV
SL4 Present Findings
SL5 Use Media
SL6 Adapt speech/Formal English

L1 Grammar
L1a Use parallel structure correctly
L1b Use different phrases and clauses to clarify meaning as well as add variety and interest

L2 Mechanics
L2a Use semicolon correctly to join two closely related independent clauses
L2b Use a colon to introduce a list or a quote
L2c Spell correctly

L3 Style/Effective Language
L3a Follow MLA format

L4 Vocabulary
L4a Use context clues, etymology to figure out the meaning of a word
L4b Use correct verb tense or form of a word
L4c Use reference materials to find the meaning of a word
L4d Verify predictions of the meaning of a word

L5 Figurative Language
L5a Interpret figures of speech and purpose
L5b Identify the subtle difference in synonyms

L6 Academic/Domain Vocab