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PA.CC.1.2.6.Reading Informational Text: Students read, understand, and respond to informational text—with an emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and making connections among ideas and between texts with focus on textual evidence.

Reading Informational Text: Students read, understand, and respond to informational text—with an emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and making connections among ideas and between texts with focus on textual evidence.
Craft and Structure: Point of View
CC.1.2.6.D. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
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Range of Reading
CC.1.2.6.L. Read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational text on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
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Key Ideas and Details: Main Idea
CC.1.2.6.A. Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Analysis Across Texts
CC.1.2.6.I. Examine how two authors present similar information in different types of text.
 
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Diverse Media
CC.1.2.6.G. Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
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Craft and Structure: Text Structure
CC.1.2.6.E. Analyze the author’s structure through the use of paragraphs, chapters, or sections.
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Key Ideas and Details: Text Analysis
CC.1.2.6.B. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences and/or generalizations drawn from the text.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Drawing Conclusions
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Drawing Inferences
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Implied Information
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CC.1.2.6.C. Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text.
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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
CC.1.2.6.J. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
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CC.1.2.6.K. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies and tools.
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Evaluating Arguments
CC.1.2.6.H. Evaluate an author’s argument by examining claims and determining if they are supported by evidence.
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Craft and Structure: Vocabulary
CC.1.2.6.F. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level reading and content, including interpretation of figurative language in context.
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PA.CC.1.3.6.Reading Literature Students read and respond to works of literature—with an emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and making connections among ideas and between texts with a focus on textual evidence.

Reading Literature Students read and respond to works of literature—with an emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and making connections among ideas and between texts with a focus on textual evidence.
Key Ideas and Details: Literary Elements
CC.1.3.6.C. Describe how a particular story or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes, as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
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Range of Reading
CC.1.3.6.K. Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
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Key Ideas and Details: Theme
CC.1.3.6.A. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
CC.1.3.6.H. Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics as well as their use of additional literary elements.
 
Craft and Structure: Vocabulary
CC.1.3.6.F. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level reading and content, including interpretation of figurative language in context.
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Craft and Structure: Point of View
CC.1.3.6.D. Determine an author’s purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in a text.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Author's Purpose/Point of View
 
Key Ideas and Details: Text Analysis
CC.1.3.6.B. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences and/or generalizations drawn from the text.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Drawing Conclusions
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Drawing Inferences
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Implied Information
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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
CC.1.3.6.I. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies and tools.
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CC.1.3.6.J. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Sources of Information
CC.1.3.6.G. Compare and contrast the experiences of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what is “seen” and “heard” when reading the text to what is perceived when listening or
 
Craft and Structure: Text Structure
CC.1.3.6.E. Analyze how the structure of a text contributes to the development of theme, setting, and plot.
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PA.CC.1.4.6.Writing: Students write for different purposes and audiences. Students write clear and focused text to convey a well-defined perspective and appropriate content.

Writing: Students write for different purposes and audiences. Students write clear and focused text to convey a well-defined perspective and appropriate content.
Narrative: Conventions of Language
CC.1.4.6.R. Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
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Informative/Explanatory: Organization
CC.1.4.6.D. Organize ideas, concepts, and information using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts; provide a concluding statement or sect
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Narrative: Focus
CC.1.4.6.N. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters.
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Range of Writing
CC.1.4.6.X. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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Informative/Explanatory
CC.1.4.6.A. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information clearly.
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Opinion/Argumentative: Conventions of Language
CC.1.4.6.L. Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
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Conducting Research
CC.1.4.6.V. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
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Opinion/Argumentative: Focus
CC.1.4.6.H. Introduce and state an opinion on a topic.
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Response to Literature
CC.1.4.6.S. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research, applying grade-level reading standards for literature and literary nonfiction.
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Informative/Explanatory: Conventions of Language
CC.1.4.6.F. Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
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Narrative: Organization
CC.1.4.6.P. Organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically, using a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another; provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated
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Informative/Explanatory: Content
CC.1.4.6.C. Develop and analyze the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples; include graphics and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
 
Narrative
CC.1.4.6.M. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events.
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Credibility, Reliability, and Validity of Sources
CC.1.4.6.W. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.
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Opinion/Argumentative: Content
CC.1.4.6.I. Use clear reasons and relevant evidence to support claims, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic.
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Production and Distribution of Writing: Writing Process
CC.1.4.6.T. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
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Opinion/Argumentative
CC.1.4.6.G. Write arguments to support claims.
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PA.CC.1.5.6.Speaking and Listening: Students present appropriately in formal speaking situations, listen critically, and respond intelligently as individuals or in group discussions.

Speaking and Listening: Students present appropriately in formal speaking situations, listen critically, and respond intelligently as individuals or in group discussions.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Context
CC.1.5.6.E. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks.
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Comprehension and Collaboration: Evaluating Information
CC.1.5.6.C. 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.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Purpose, Audience, and Task
CC.1.5.6.D. Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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