RI-­5 Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently [1.B, 1.E ]

W-­8 … gather relevant information from print and digital sources … [1.B, 1.E ]

RI-­8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. [2.B ]

RI-­9 Compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another (e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person). [2.B ]

W-­7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 2.A ]

WHST-­7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-­?generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 2.A ]

W-­8, WHST-­8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 1.D, 1.E, 2.A, 2.B, 2.C, 3.A ]

RH-­7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. [1.C ]

RH-­8 Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text. [2.C ]

RST-­8 Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a text. [2.B, 2.C ]

RI-­8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims. [2.B ]

RI-­9 Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts. [2.B ]

W-­7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 2.A ]

WHST-­7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-­?generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 2.A ]

W-­8, WHST-­8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 1.D, 1.E, 2.A, 2.B, 2.C, 3.A ]

RH-­7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. [1.C ]

RH-­8 Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text. [2.C ]

RST-­8 Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a text. [2.B, 2.C ]

RI-­8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. [2.B ]

RI-­9 Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. [2.B ]

W-­7, WHST-­7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-­?generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 2.A ]

W-­8, WST-­8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 1.D, 1.E, 2.A, 2.B, 2.C, 3.A ]

RH-­7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. [1.C ]

RH-­8 Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text. [2.C ]

RST-­8 Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a text. [2.B, 2.C ]

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. [2.B ]

W-­7, WHST-­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 understanding of the subject under investigation. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 2.A ]

RH-­7 Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g., charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in print or digital text. [1.C ]

RH-­8 Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claims. [2.C ]

W-­8, WHST-­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 the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 1.D, 1.E, 2.A, 2.B, 2.C, 3.A ]

RST-­8 Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claim or a recommendation for solving a scientific or technical problem. [2.B, 2.C ]

W-­7, WHST-­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 understanding of the subject under investigation. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 2.A ]

W-­8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. [1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 1.D, 1.E, 2.A, 2.B, 2.C, 3.A ]

WHST-­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 the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. [1.A, 1.B,1.C, 1.D, 1.E, 2.A, 2.B, 2.C, 3.A ]

RST-­8 Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. [2.B, 2.C ]

RH-­7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem. [1.C ]

RH-­8 Evaluate an author’s premises, claims, and evidence by corroborating or challenging them with other information. [2.C ]