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CT.CC.RST.6-8.Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRST.6-8.7. Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with
a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model,
graph, or table).
RST.6-8.9. Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video,
or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.
Craft and StructureRST.6-8.4. 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 relevant to grades
6-8 texts and topics.
CT.CC.WHST.6-8.Writing Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Writing Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Production and Distribution of WritingWHST.6-8.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and
style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeWHST.6-8.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated
question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions
that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
Text Types and PurposesWHST.6-8.1. Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.WHST.6-8.1(e) Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the
argument presented.
WHST.6-8.2. Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical
events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. WHST.6-8.2(a) Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas,
concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose;
include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia
when useful to aiding comprehension.
WHST.6-8.2(f) Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the
information or explanation presented.