R.ELA.7.1
Description:
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the literary text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
1A, 1B
Exemplars
1A: Recalling Explicit Details
1A: Recalling Explicit Details
Description:
Identifying explicit details including character, time, setting and speaker
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
G-10
G-10
Grade level: 7
Word count: 1735 words
Author: Jack London
Synopsis: Stolen from his home, Buck has to rely on his instincts to survive.
Excerpt:
The Judge was at a meeting of the Raisin Growers' Association, and the boys were busy organizing an athletic club, on the memorable night of Manuel's betrayal. No one saw him and Buck go off through the orchard on what Buck imagined was merely a stroll. With the exception of one man, nobody saw them arrive at the little station known as College Park, where the man talked with Manuel, and money changed hands between them.
Question:
Based on the selection, which two factors helped the kidnapper get away with Buck undetected?
- The Judge was attending a meeting.
- The boys were organizing a club.
- The gardener's helper didn't show up for work.
- The day was cold and snowy.
- The train station was far away.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
List two to four supporting characters in a selection and explain their relationship to the selection's main protagonist.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
1B: Analyzing Implicit Details
1B: Analyzing Implicit Details
Description:
Drawing Conclusions, Making Inferences from information in text
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
G-4
G-4
Grade level: 7
Word count: 1872 words
Author: Mike Buchanan and Diane Lang
Synopsis: A teenager learns to view her life in a new light.
Excerpt:
"Will you take me to the park again, even though I ran into the street?" he asked.
"Yes, we'll go to the park, but first we're going to talk Mom into getting us a puppy. Then you won't be scared of dogs."
"Puppies are so cute. I want a puppy!" Lucas cried excitedly.
"Yes, we'll go to the park, but first we're going to talk Mom into getting us a puppy. Then you won't be scared of dogs."
"Puppies are so cute. I want a puppy!" Lucas cried excitedly.
Question:
Why does Olivia think a dog would be a good pet for Lucas?
- It would cure his fear of dogs.
- It would teach him responsibility.
- It would help him communicate better.
- It would show him the consequences of his actions.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Explain how prior knowledge helped you infer information from a selection.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions