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PA.CC.1.2.7.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.
Key Ideas and Details: Text Analysis
CC.1.2.7.B. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences, conclusions, and/or generalizations drawn from the text.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Drawing Inferences
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sentence Purpose Identification
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CC.1.2.7.C. Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text.
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Range of Reading
CC.1.2.7.L. Read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational text on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Analysis Across Texts
CC.1.2.7.I. Analyze how two or more authors present and interpret facts on the same topic.
 
Craft and Structure: Vocabulary
CC.1.2.7.F. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level reading and content, including interpretation of figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
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Craft and Structure: Point of View
CC.1.2.7.D. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Author's Purpose/Point of View
 
Key Ideas and Details: Main Idea
CC.1.2.7.A. Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
CC.1.2.7.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.1.2.7.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.1.2.7.H. Evaluate an author’s argument, reasoning, and specific claims for the soundness of the argument and the relevance of the evidence.
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Craft and Structure: Text Structure
CC.1.2.7.E. Analyze the structure of the text through evaluation of the author’s use of graphics, charts. and the major sections of the text.
 

PA.CC.1.3.7.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: Text Analysis
CC.1.3.7.B. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences, conclusions, and/or generalizations drawn from the text.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Central Idea/Supporting Details
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Drawing Conclusions
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Drawing Inferences
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sentence Purpose Identification
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Supporting Details
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Thinking Skills
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Thinking Skills
 
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
CC.1.3.7.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.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Content Vocabulary
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CC.1.3.7.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.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Content Vocabulary
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Purpose for Writing
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Thinking Skills
 
Craft and Structure: Vocabulary
CC.1.3.7.F. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level reading and content, including interpretation of figurative, connotative meanings.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Reading-Figurative Language
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Key Ideas and Details: Literary Elements
CC.1.3.7.C. Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact and how setting shapes the characters or plot.
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Key Ideas and Details: Theme
CC.1.3.7.A. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
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Range of Reading
CC.1.3.7.K. Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
CC.1.3.7.H. Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history.
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Craft and Structure: Text Structure
CC.1.3.7.E. Analyze how the structure or form of a text contributes to its meaning.
 

PA.CC.1.4.7.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.
Informative/Explanatory: Organization
CC.1.4.7.D. Organize ideas, concepts, and information using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts; provide a concludi
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Narrative: Style
CC.1.4.7.Q. Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of writing.
CC.1.4.7.Q.1. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.
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Opinion/Argumentative: Conventions of Language
CC.1.4.7.L. 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 & Study Guide Capitalization
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
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Opinion/Argumentative: Focus
CC.1.4.7.H. Introduce and state an opinion on a topic.
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Range of Writing
CC.1.4.7.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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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Purpose for Writing
 
Informative/Explanatory: Conventions of Language
CC.1.4.7.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 & Study Guide Capitalization
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
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Narrative: Conventions of Language
CC.1.4.7.R. 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 & Study Guide Capitalization
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Usage
 
Informative/Explanatory
CC.1.4.7.A. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information clearly.
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Narrative: Organization
CC.1.4.7.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 and reflects
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Opinion/Argumentative: Content
CC.1.4.7.I. Acknowledge alternate or opposing claims and support claim with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic.
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Opinion/Argumentative
CC.1.4.7.G. Write arguments to support claims.
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Production and Distribution of Writing: Writing Process
CC.1.4.7.T. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
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PA.CC.1.5.7.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.
Comprehension and Collaboration: Evaluating Information
CC.1.5.7.C. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Purpose, Audience, and Task
CC.1.5.7.D. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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Comprehension and Collaboration: Collaborative Discussion
CC.1.5.7.A. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions, on grade-level topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Context
CC.1.5.7.E. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks.
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