Benchmarks (4 - 7)
C.
Make meaning through asking and responding to a variety of questions related to text.
Benchmarks (8 - 10)
B.
Demonstrate comprehension of print and electronic text by responding to questions (e.g., literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
6.
Answer literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing questions to demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate print texts, electronic and visual media.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
6.
Answer literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing questions to demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate print texts and electronic and visual media.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
2.
Answer literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing questions to demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate print texts and electronic and visual media.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 10)
2.
Answer literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing questions to demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate print texts and electronic and visual media.
Benchmarks (4 - 7)
A.
Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw inferences from content and to gain additional information.
Benchmarks (8 - 10)
A.
Evaluate how features and characteristics make information accessible and usable and how structures help authors achieve their purposes.
C.
Analyze whether graphics supplement textual information and promote the author's purpose.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
1.
Use text features, such as chapter titles, headings and subheading; parts of books, including index, appendix, table of contents and online tools (search engines) to locate information.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
1.
Use text features, such as chapter titles, headings and subheadings; parts of books, including index, appendix, table of contents and online tools (search engines) to locate information.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
1.
Compare and contrast text features, including format and headers of various informational texts in terms of their structure and purpose.
Benchmarks (5 - 7)
C.
Organize information in a systematic way.
E.
Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Benchmarks (8 - 10)
C.
Organize information from various resources and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
E.
Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
4.
Identify important information found in sources and paraphrase the findings in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables and graphic organizers).
8.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position with organized and relevant evidence about the topic or research question.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
4.
Select an appropriate structure for organizing information in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables and graphic organizers).
5.
Analyze and organize important information, and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
8.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position with organized and relevant evidence about the topic or research question.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
5.
Compile and organize the important information and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
8.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 9)
4.
Compile and organize important information and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
7.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 10)
4.
Evaluate and systematically organize important information, and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
7.
Use a variety of communication techniques including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.