Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
Grades 6–12
Reading: Literature
Grade 6
Craft and Structure
RL.6.5
Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.
RL.6.6
Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RL.6.7
Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they “see” and “hear” when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch.
Grade 7
Craft and Structure
RL.7.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
RL.7.5
Analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RL.7.7
Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film).
Speaking & Listening
Grade 6
Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.6.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on
grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
- Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
- Follow rules for collegial discussions, set specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
- Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.
- Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing.
SL.6.2
Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.6.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6 Language standards 1 and 3 on page 52 for specific expectations.)
Grade 7
Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.7.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on
grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
- Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
- Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
- Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
- Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.7.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 on page 52 for specific expectations.)
Ohio English Language Arts Standards (2001)
Reading Applications: Literary Text Standard
Benchmarks (4–7)
G.
Explain how figurative language expresses ideas and conveys mood.
Benchmarks (8–10)
E.
Analyze the use of a genre to express a theme or topic.
F.
Identify and analyze how an author uses figurative language, sound devices and literary techniques to shape plot, set meaning and develop tone.
G.
Explain techniques used by authors to develop style.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
7.
Distinguish how an author establishes mood and meaning through word choice, figurative language and syntax.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
7.
Interpret how mood or meaning is conveyed through word choice, figurative language and syntax.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
6.
Explain how an author's choice of genre affects the expression of a theme or topic.
8.
Explain ways in which the author conveys mood and tone through word choice, figurative language, and syntax.
9.
Examine symbols used in literary texts.
Communications: Oral and Visual Standard
Benchmarks (5–7)
C.
Vary language choice and use effective presentation techniques, including voice modulation and enunciation.
Benchmarks (8–10)
D.
Demonstrate an understanding of effective speaking strategies by selecting appropriate language and adjusting presentation techniques.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
5.
Demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the English language and select language appropriate to purpose and audience.
6.
Use clear diction and tone, and adjust volume, phrasing and tempo to stress important ideas.
7.
Adjust speaking content and style according to the needs of the situation, setting and audience.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
5.
Demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the English language and select language appropriate to purpose and audience.
6.
Adjust volume, phrasing, enunciation, voice modulation and inflection to stress important ideas and impact audience response.
7.
Vary language choices as appropriate to the context of the speech.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
5.
Demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the English language and select language appropriate to purpose and audience.
6.
Adjust volume, phrasing, enunciation, voice modulation and inflection to stress important ideas and impact audience response.
7.
Vary language choices as appropriate to the context of the speech.