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MA.CCRA.L.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
Knowledge of Language
CCRA.L.3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
CCRA.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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Conventions of Standard English
CCRA.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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CCRA.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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MA.CCRA.R.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
CCRA.R.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
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Key Ideas and Details
CCRA.R.1. Read closely to determine what a text states explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from a text.
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MA.CCRA.SL.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
CCRA.SL.1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
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MA.CCRA.W.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
CCRA.W.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research.
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MA.L.9-10.Grades 9–10 Language Standards [L]

Grades 9–10 Language Standards [L]
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
L.9-10.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
L.9-10.4.c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its etymology.
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L.9-10.4.d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
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L.9-10.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.9-10.5.b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.
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Conventions of Standard English
L.9-10.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; retain and further develop language skills learned in previous grades. (See grades 9–10 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 6 on stre
Sentence Structure, Variety, and Meaning
L.9-10.1.a. Manipulate and rearrange clauses and phrases in sentences, paying attention to agreements of pronouns and their antecedents, logical use of verb tenses, and variety in sentence patterns.
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L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.9-10.2.c. Spell correctly, recognizing that some words have commonly accepted variations (e.g., catalog/catalogue).
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MA.RCA-H.9-10.Grades 9–10 Reading Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas: History/Social Studies [RCA-H]

Grades 9–10 Reading Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas: History/Social Studies [RCA-H]
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RCA-H.9-10.7. Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g., charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in print or digital text.
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RCA-H.9-10.8. Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claims.
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MA.RCA-ST.9-10.Grades 9–10 Reading Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas: Science and Career and Technical Subjects [RCA-ST]

Grades 9–10 Reading Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas: Science and Career and Technical Subjects [RCA-ST]
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RCA-ST.9-10.7. Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.
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RCA-ST.9-10.8. Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claim or a recommendation for solving a scientific or technical problem.
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MA.RI.9-10.Grades 9–10 Reading Standards for Informational Text [RI]

Grades 9–10 Reading Standards for Informational Text [RI]
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RI.9-10.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements or incomplete truths and fallacious reasoning.
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Key Ideas and Details
RI.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what a text states explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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MA.RL.9-10.Grades 9–10 Reading Standards for Literature [RL]

Grades 9–10 Reading Standards for Literature [RL]
Craft and Structure
RL.9-10.4. Determine the figurative or connotative meaning(s) of words and phrases as they are used in a text; analyze the impact of words with multiple meanings, as well as symbols or metaphors that extend throughout a text and shape its meaning. (See grades 9–10 L
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RL.9-10.7. Analyze a critical response to a work or body of literature (e.g., author documentary, book review); provide a summary of the argument presented and evaluate the strength of the evidence supporting it.
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Key Ideas and Details
RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what a text states explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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MA.SL.9-10.Grades 9–10 Speaking and Listening Standards [SL]

Grades 9–10 Speaking and Listening Standards [SL]
Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasive
SL.9-10.1.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas. (Se
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SL.9-10.1.b. Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed.
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SL.9-10.1.c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
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MA.SLCA.9-10.Grades 9–10 Speaking and Listening Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas [SLCA]

Grades 9–10 Speaking and Listening Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas [SLCA]
Comprehension and Collaboration
SLCA.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on discipline-specific topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and pe
SLCA.9-10.1.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas. (Se
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SLCA.9-10.1.b. Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed.
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SLCA.9-10.1.c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
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MA.W.9-10.Grades 9–10 Writing Standards [W]

Grades 9–10 Writing Standards [W]
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
W.9-10.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understandin
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W.9-10.8. When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text
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Production and Distribution of Writing
W.9-10.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
W.9-10.5.a. Demonstrate command of standard English conventions (as described in Language Standards 1–3 up to and including grades 9–10).
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W.9-10.6. Use technology, including current web-based communication platforms, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dyna
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MA.WCA.9-10.Grades 9–10 Writing Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas [WCA]

Grades 9–10 Writing Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas [WCA]
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
WCA.9-10.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understandin
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WCA.9-10.8. When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text
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Production and Distribution of Writing
WCA.9-10.6. Use technology, including current web-based communication platforms, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dyna
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