Missouri State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 9
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MO.EI.R1. English I - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process
R.1.C. Phonics: Apply decoding strategies to ''problem-solve'' unknown words when reading when needed (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.6)
R.1.D. Fluency: Read grade-level instructional text (DOK 1; CA 2, 3, 1.5):
R.1.D.a. With fluency: accuracy, comprehension and appropriate expression
R.1.D.b. Adjusting reading rate to difficulty and type of text
R.1.E. Vocabulary: Develop vocabulary through text, using (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):
R.1.E.a. Roots and affixes
R.1.E.b. Context clues
R.1.E.c. Glossary, dictionary and thesaurus
R.1.F. Pre-Reading: Apply pre-reading strategies to aid comprehension (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):
R.1.F.a. Access prior knowledge
R.1.F.b. Preview
R.1.F.c. Predict with text support or rationale
R.1.F.d. Set a purpose and rate for reading
R.1.G. During Reading: During reading, utilize strategies to (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):
R.1.G.a. Determine meaning of unknown words
R.1.G.b. Self-monitor comprehension
R.1.G.c. Question the text
R.1.G.d. Infer
R.1.G.e. Visualize
R.1.G.f. Paraphrase
R.1.G.g. Summarize
R.1.H. Post-Reading: Apply post-reading skills to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text (DOK 3; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):
R.1.H.a. Identify and explain the relationship between the main idea and supporting details
R.1.H.b. Question to clarify
R.1.H.c. Reflect
R.1.H.d. Draw conclusions
R.1.H.e. Paraphrase
R.1.H.f. Summarize
R.1.I. Making Connections: Compare, contrast, analyze and evaluate connections (DOK 3; CA 2, 3, 7, 1.5, 1.6, 1.9, 3.5):
R.1.I.a. Text to text (information and relationships in various fiction and non-fiction works)
R.1.I.b. Text to self (text ideas and own experiences)
R.1.I.c. Text to world (text ideas and the world by analyzing and evaluating the relationship between literature and its historical period and culture)
MO.EI.R2. English I - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times
R.2.A. Text Features: Analyze and evaluate the text features in grade-level text (DOK 3; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6, 3.5)
R.2.B. Literary Techniques: Identify and explain literary techniques, in text emphasizing (DOK 2; CA 2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.5):
R.2.B.a. Irony
R.2.B.b. Imagery
R.2.B.c. Repeated sound, line or phrase and
R.2.B.d. Analyze literary techniques previously introduced
R.2.C. Literary Elements: Use details from text(s) to (DOK 3; CA 2, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8):
R.2.C.a. Demonstrate comprehension skills previously introduced
R.2.C.b. Analyze character, plot, setting, point of view
R.2.C.c. Analyze the development of a theme across genres
R.2.C.d. Evaluate the effect of author's style
MO.EI.R3. English I - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals) from a variety of cultures and times
R.3.A. Text Features: Explain, analyze and evaluate the author's use of text features to clarify meaning (DOK 3; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 3.5)
R.3.B. Literary Techniques: Identify, explain, and analyze literary techniques in non fiction, emphasizing (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6, 3.5):
R.3.B.a. Irony
R.3.B.b. Imagery
R.3.B.c. Repeated sound, line or phrase and
R.3.B.d. Figurative language and sound devices previously introduced
R.3.C. Text Structures: Use details from informational text to (DOK 3; CA 3, 1.6, 2.4, 1.7, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8):
R.3.C.a. Identify and explain the organizational pattern
R.3.C.b. Analyze and evaluate effectiveness of word choice
R.3.C.c. Analyze and evaluate the accuracy and adequacy of evidence
R.3.C.d. Analyze and evaluate point of view
R.3.C.e. Analyze and evaluate author's viewpoint/perspective
R.3.C.f. Evaluate proposed solutions
R.3.C.g. Demonstrate comprehension skills previously introduced
R.3.D. Understanding Directions: Read and apply multi-step directions to perform complex procedures and/or tasks (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6)
MO.EI.W1. English I - Writing: Apply a writing process in composing text
W.1.A. Writing Process: Follow a writing process to (DOK 3; CA 1, CA 4, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2):
W.1.A.a. Appropriate prewriting strategies as needed
W.1.A.b. Generate a draft
W.1.A.c. Revise in response to feedback (peer and/or teacher)
W.1.A.d. Edit for conventions (W.2.E.)
W.1.A.e. Share writing
MO.EI.W2. English I - Writing: Compose well-developed text
W.2.A. Audience and Purpose: Compose text (DOK 3; CA 4, 2.1):
W.2.A.a. Showing awareness of audience
W.2.A.b. Choosing a form and point of view appropriate to purpose and audience
W.2.B. Ideas and Content: Compose text with (DOK 3; CA 4, 2.1):
W.2.B.a. Strong controlling idea
W.2.B.b. Relevant specific details
W.2.B.c. Complex ideas
W.2.B.d. Freshness of thought
W.2.C. Organization and Sentence Structure: Compose text with (DOK 3; CA 4, 2.1):
W.2.C.a. Effective beginning, middle, and end
W.2.C.b. A logical order
W.2.C.c. Effective paragraphing
W.2.C.d. Cohesive devices
W.2.C.e. Varied sentence structure
W.2.C.f. Clarity of expression
W.2.C.g. Active voice
W.2.D. Word Choice: Compose text using (DOK 3; CA 4, 2.1):
W.2.D.a. Precise and vivid language
W.2.D.b. Writing techniques, such as imagery, humor, voice, and figurative language
W.2.E. Conventions: In written text apply (DOK 1; CA 1, 2.2):
W.2.E.a. Conventions of capitalization
W.2.E.b. Conventions of punctuation
W.2.E.c. Standard usage
MO.EI.W3. English I - Writing: Write effectively in various forms and types of writing
W.3.A. Forms/Types/Modes of Writing: Compose a variety of texts, (DOK 3; CA 4, 1.8, 2.1, 2.6, 4.8):
W.3.A.a. Using narrative, descriptive, expository, and/or persuasive features
W.3.A.b. In various formats, including workplace communication
W.3.A.c. Including summary
W.3.A.d. Including literary analysis
W.3.A.e. Including reflective writing
MO.EII.R1. English II - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process
MO.EII.R2. English II - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times
R.2.B.e. Analyze and evaluate literary techniques previously introduced
MO.EII.R3. English II - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals) from a variety of cultures and times
R.3.B.e. Figurative language and sound devices previously introduced
R.3.C.h. Demonstrate comprehension skills previously introduced
MO.EII.W1. English II -Writing: Apply a writing process in composing text
MO.EII.W2. English II -Writing: Compose well-developed text
MO.EII.W3. English II -Writing: Write effectively in various forms and types of writing
MO.EIII.R1. English III - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process
MO.EIII.R2. English III - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times
MO.EIII.R3. English III - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals) from a variety of cultures and times
R.3.C.i. Demonstrate comprehension skills previously introduced
MO.EIII.W1. English III - Writing: Apply a writing process in composing text
MO.EIII.W2. English III - Writing: Compose well-developed text
MO.EIII.W3. English III - Writing: Write effectively in various forms and types of writing
MO.EIV.R1. English IV - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process
MO.EIV.R2. English IV - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times
MO.EIV.R3. English IV - Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals) from a variety of cultures and times
MO.EIV.W1. English IV - Writing: Apply a writing process in composing text
MO.EIV.W2. English IV - Writing: Compose well-developed text
MO.EIV.W3. English IV - Writing: Write effectively in various forms and types of writing
MO.LS.1. Listening and Speaking: Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies
LS.1.A. Purpose for Listening: Listen (CA 5, 6 1.5, 1.6, 1.10; FR II 3b, 4f, III 1b-c, f, 3a, c & f-h, IV 1b, 3a, 9-12):
LS.1.A.a. For enjoyment
LS.1.A.b. For information
LS.1.A.c. For directions
LS.1.A.d. Critically to summarize and evaluate communications that inform, persuade and entertain
LS.1.A.e. To evaluate own and others' effectiveness in presentations and group discussions, using provided criteria
LS.1.A.f. To evaluate the validity and reliability of speaker's message
LS.1.B. Listening Behavior: Use active-listening behaviors (e.g., asks questions of speaker and uses body language and facial expressions to indicate agreement, disagreement or confusion) (CA 5, 6 1.5; FR II 5b, III1b, IV 1c-d, 9-12)
MO.LS.2. Listening and Speaking: Develop and apply effective speaking skills and strategies for various audiences and purposes
LS.2.A. Discussion and Presentation: In discussions and presentations, (CA 1, 6 2.1, 2.3, 4.6; FR I 2c,II 2b-c, 4a-c, 5a, 6a, III 4d & i, IV 1c, 3a, 9-12):
LS.2.A.a. Create concise presentations on a variety of topics
LS.2.A.b. Incorporate appropriate media or technology
LS.2.A.c. Respond to feedback
LS.2.A.d. Defend ideas
LS.2.A.e. Demonstrate poise and self-control
LS.2.B. Giving Directions: Give clear and concise multi-step oral directions to perform complex procedures and/or tasks (CA 1, 6 2.1, 2.3; FR II 3c, 6a, 9-12)
MO.IL.1. Information Literacy: Develop and apply effective research process skills to gather, analyze and evaluate information
IL.1.A. Research Plan: Develop an appropriate research plan to guide investigation and research of focus questions (CA 2, 3 1.1, 1.4, 4.5; FR I 2a-b, IV 2d, 9-12)
IL.1.B. Acquire Information: Locate and use multiple primary and secondary sources to (CA 2, 3 1.2, 1.4, 1.7; FR I 2d-e, 3a, III 1d, IV 1e, 9-12):
IL.1.B.a. Select relevant and credible information
IL.1.B.b. Evaluate reliability of information
IL.1.B.c. Evaluate reliability of sources
IL.1.C. Record Information: Record relevant information from multiple primary and secondary sources using a self-selected note-taking or organizational strategy (CA 2, 3, 4 1.2, 1.8; FR III 1d, 9-12)
IL.1.D. Sources Consulted: Document sources of information using a standard citation format (CA 4 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 2.3, 4.4; FR II 3a, IV 3f-g, 9-12)
MO.IL.2. Information Literacy: Develop and apply effective skills and strategies to analyze and evaluate oral and visual media
IL.2.A. Media Messages: Analyze, describe and evaluate the elements of messages projected in various media (e.g., videos, pictures, web-sites, artwork, plays and/or news programs) (CA 5 1.5, 1.7, 2.7; FR I 1b, 2d, III 3h-I, 9-12)