1-1  Identify and describe what specific textual details reveal about a character, that character’s perspective, and that character’s motives
1-2  Identify and describe specific textual details that convey or reveal a setting.
1-3  Identify and describe how plot orders events in a narrative.
1-4  Explain the function of a particular sequence of events in a plot
1-5  Identify and describe the 4 narrator or speaker of a text.
1-6  Identify and explain the function of point of view in a narrative.
1-7  Develop a paragraph that includes 1) a claim that requires defense with evidence from the text and 2) the evidence itself.

2-1  Identify and describe what specific textual details reveal about a character, that character’s perspective, and that character’s motives.
2-2  Explain the function of structure in a text.
2-3  Explain the function of contrasts within a text
2-4  Explain the function of specific words and phrases in a text
2-5  Identify and explain the function of a simile.
2-6  Identify and explain the function of a metaphor.
2-7  Develop a paragraph that includes 1) a claim that requires defense with evidence from the text and 2) the evidence itself.

3-1  Identify and explain claims and evidence within an argument.
3-2  Develop a paragraph that includes a claim and evidence supporting the claim.
3-3  Describe the line of reasoning and explain whether it supports an argument’s overarching thesis.
3-4  Develop a line of reasoning and commentary that explains it throughout an argument.
3-5  Recognize and explain the use of methods of development to accomplish a purpose.
3-6  Use appropriate methods of development to advance an argument.

4-1  Identify and describe components of the rhetorical situation: the exigence, audience, writer, purpose, context, and message.
4-2  Write introductions and conclusions appropriate to the purpose and context of the rhetorical situation.
4-3  Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument’s structure.
4-4  Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.
4-5  Recognize and explain the use of methods of development to accomplish a purpose
4-6  Use appropriate methods of development to advance an argument.

5-1  Describe the line of reasoning and explain whether it supports an argument’s overarching thesis
5-2  Develop a line of reasoning and commentary that explains it throughout an argument.
5-3  Explain how the organization of a text creates unity and coherence and reflects a line of reasoning.
5-4  Use transitional elements to guide the reader through the line of reasoning of an argument.
5-5  Explain how word choice, comparisons, and syntax contribute to the specific tone or style of a text
5-6  Strategically use words, comparisons, and syntax to convey a specific tone or style in an argument.

6-1  Identify and explain claims and evidence within an argument.
6-2  Develop a paragraph that includes a claim and evidence supporting the claim.
6-3  Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument’s structure.
6-4  Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.
6-5  Explain how word choice, comparisons, and syntax contribute to the specific tone or style of a text.
6-6  Strategically use words, comparisons, and syntax to convey a specific tone or style in an argument.

7-1  Identify and describe components of the rhetorical situation: the exigence, audience, writer, purpose, context, and message.
7-2  Write introductions and conclusions appropriate to the purpose and context of the rhetorical situation.
7-3  Explain ways claims are qualified through modifiers, counterarguments, and alternative perspectives.
7-4  Qualify a claim using modifiers, counterarguments, or alternative perspectives.
7-5  Explain how writers create, combine, and place independent and dependent clauses to show relationships between and among ideas.
7-6  Write sentences that clearly convey ideas and arguments.
7-7  Explain how grammar and mechanics contribute to the clarity and effectiveness of an argument.
7-8  Use established conventions of grammar and mechanics to communicate clearly and effectively.

8-1  Explain how an argument demonstrates understanding of an audience’s beliefs, values, or needs.
8-2  Demonstrate an understanding of an audience’s beliefs, values, or needs
8-3  Explain how word choice, comparisons, and syntax contribute to the specific tone or style of a text.
8-4  Strategically use words, comparisons, and syntax to convey a specific tone or style in an argument.
8-5  Explain how writers create, combine, and place independent and dependent clauses to show relationships between and among ideas.
8-6  Write sentences that clearly convey ideas and arguments.

9-1  Explain ways claims are qualified through modifiers, counterarguments, and alternative perspectives.
9-2  Qualify a claim using modifiers, counterarguments, or alternative perspectives.