Common Core State Standards

Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.

Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally).

Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.

Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).

Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.

Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.