9-10.RI.1
Description:
Analyze what the text says explicitly as well as inferentially; cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support the analysis.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
3A, 3A, 3B, 8A
Exemplars
3A: Predicting Outcomes
3A: Predicting Outcomes
Description:
Predicting Outcomes
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
I-5
I-5
Grade level: 9
Word count: 1794 words
Author: Tuck Danbridge
Synopsis: "El Duque" left his homeland of Cuba to pursue a pitching career in the U.S.
Excerpt:
Two years after arriving in America, Livan had now achieved status as a genuine baseball star. As Livan celebrated and sprayed champagne over his jubilant teammates, his brother Orlando was still in Cuba, with no salary and no championship ring. However, that was about to change.
Question:
What could have happened to El Duque if Livan had never left Cuba?
- He might not have sought an opportunity to play baseball in America.
- He might have signed a million-dollar contract with a Cuban team.
- He might have been arrested as a potential risk to flee his homeland.
- He might have lost interest in baseball and retired at a young age.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Use a selection you have read to finish this statement: "If only (a character) had done (this action) instead of (this action), then (make a prediction about what might have happened)." Use details from the selection to illustrate and support your prediction.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
3B: Analyzing Plot/Character
3B: Analyzing Plot/Character
Description:
Analyzing setting, plot, and character
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
I-22
I-22
Grade level: 9
Word count: 2135 words
Author: Marian Iorio
Synopsis: Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist, and one of the few women of her time to achieve world recognition.
Excerpt:
Regardless of her affliction, she was a fearless tomboy, furthering her closeness to her father. Together they practiced soccer and engaged in various athletic activities to build strength in her weakened leg. They went on nature walks, collecting specimens to view under his microscope, and shared intellectual and creative pursuits, including painting.
Question:
The relationship between Frida and her father can be described as
- nurturing and spirited.
- competitive and strained.
- formal and unemotional.
- passive and reserved.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Describe a character with whom you empathize, and explain why you feel this way.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
3A: Predicting Outcomes
3A: Predicting Outcomes
Description:
Predicting Outcomes
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
I-1
I-1
Grade level: 9
Word count: 1740 words
Author: Peter Kupfer
Synopsis: Many bright minds came together to make the new Bay Bridge in San Francisco a technological wonder.
Excerpt:
The state of California has designated the bridge a "lifeline" structure. What that means is that just surviving a major earthquake without tumbling into the bay is not sufficient. Within a few hours of a big quake, the bridge should be usable by emergency vehicles rushing to provide aid to stricken residents. "There will be damage (in a major quake)," said Nader, "but the damage will be repairable, and the bridge should be quickly returned to service."
Question:
If an earthquake were to hit San Francisco, the new Bay Bridge probably
- would have minor damage.
- would be irreparably damaged.
- would have major damage.
- would have no damage.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Use a selection you have read to finish this statement: "If only (a character) had done (this action) instead of (this action), then (make a prediction about what might have happened)." Use details from the selection to illustrate and support your prediction.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
8A: Judging Validity
8A: Judging Validity
Description:
Judge Validity
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
I-45
I-45
Grade level: 9
Word count: 1885 words
Author: Peter Brassai
Synopsis: Mo'ne Davis became the first girl to earn a win and pitch a shutout in Little League World Series history.
Excerpt:
Davis is the first African-American girl, the fourth American girl, and the 18th girl overall to play in the Little League World Series. Those are splendid feats, especially when you consider that more than 9,000 boys have participated in the tournament since it was established in 1947. Her triumphs on the diamond have made her a media darling and a household name in many American homes. Like Brazilian soccer star Pele, Mo'ne requires only one name to be recognized.
Question:
Choose the sentence in this excerpt that provides important details that support the main idea that Davis is breaking down gender barriers.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Think about how an author's bias affects the validity of a claim. Choose a selection you have read and explain whether or not the author's bias has caused him or her to make a false claim.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions