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WI.CC.9-10.L.Language Standards

Language Standards
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
9-10.L.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.
9-10.L.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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9-10.L.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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9-10.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
9-10.L.5.a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text.
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Conventions of Standard English
9-10.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
9-10.L.1.b. Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.
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9-10.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
9-10.L.2.c. Spell correctly.
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WI.CC.9-10.RI.Reading Standards for Informational Text

Reading Standards for Informational Text
Craft and Structure
9-10.RI.5. Analyze in detail how an author's ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g., a section or chapter).
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
9-10.RI.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 and fallacious reasoning.
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Key Ideas and Details
9-10.RI.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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WI.CC.9-10.RL.Reading Standards for Literature

Reading Standards for Literature
Craft and Structure
9-10.RL.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; ho
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Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
9-10.RL.10. By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
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Key Ideas and Details
9-10.RL.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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WI.CC.9-10.SL.Speaking and Listening Standards

Speaking and Listening Standards
Comprehension and Collaboration
9-10.SL.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
9-10.SL.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.
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9-10.SL.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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9-10.SL.1.d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
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WI.CC.9-10.W.Writing Standards

Writing Standards
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
9-10.W.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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9-10.W.8. 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 selectively to maintain th
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