Year-Long Language Arts Reporting Clusters Reporting Cluster: Mastering Vocabulary Topic RL9.4, RI9.4 Knowledge: Assessments: 4 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone in a text (for example, how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone) 3 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Proficient Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations in a text Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings 2 Students demonstrate they have developed the ability to: Identify specific words that impact meaning and tone in a text Vocabulary Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking and listening. 1 Student’s performance reflects insufficient progress towards foundational skills and knowledge. Reporting Cluster: Comprehending Text Topic RL9.10, Knowledge: Assessments: RI9.10 4 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1300+ Lexile Level (Advanced) 3.5 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1225-1299 Lexile Level (Proficient) 3 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Proficient Read text at the 1150-1224 Lexile Level (Proficient) 2.5 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1075-1149 Lexile Level (Basic) Complexity 2 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1000-1074 Lexile Level (Basic) Text 1.5 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 500-999 Lexile Level (Below Basic) 1 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the BR-499 Lexile Level (Below Basic)
Year-Long Language Arts Reporting Clusters Reporting Cluster: Mastering Vocabulary Topic RL9.4, RI9.4 Knowledge: Assessments: Vocabulary 4 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone in a text (for example, how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone) 3 Proficient Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations in a text Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings 2 Students demonstrate they have developed the ability to: Identify specific words that impact meaning and tone in a text Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking and listening. 1 Student’s performance reflects insufficient progress towards foundational skills and knowledge. Reporting Cluster: Comprehending Text Topic RL9.10, RI9.10 Knowledge: Assessments: Text Complexity 4 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1300+ Lexile Level (Advanced) 3.5 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1225-1299 Lexile Level (Proficient) 3 Proficient Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1150-1224 Lexile Level (Proficient) 2.5 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1075-1149 Lexile Level (Basic) 2 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1000-1074 Lexile Level (Basic) 1.5 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 500-999 Lexile Level (Below Basic) 1 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the BR-499 Lexile Level (Below Basic)
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