2014 Ela Standards

Reading K-5
2014 Nebraska College- and Career-Ready ELA Standards
Mastered in Kindergarten and

blended with other skills at this
grade level.
grade level.
Mastered in Kindergarten
and blended with other
skills at this grade level.
Mastered in Grade 1 and

blended with other skills at
this grade level.
this grade level.
LA 4.1
LA 5.1
LA 5.1.1.d LA 5.1.1.cLA 5.1.1.bLA 5.1.1.a LA 5.1.1
LA 4.1.1.d LA 4.1.1.cLA 4.1.1.bLA 4.1.1.a LA 4.1.1
LA 3.1
Updated 9/30/14

this grade level.

this grade level.
Grade 5
LA 5.1.1.e
LA 3.1.1.d LA 3.1.1.cLA 3.1.1.bLA 3.1.1.a LA 3.1.1
LA 2.1
LA 1.1
Approved by the Nebraska State Board of Education 9/5/14

this grade level.
LA 4.1.1.e

grade level.

this grade level.
LA 3.1.1.e

grade level.
LA 2.1.1.d LA 2.1.1.cLA 2.1.1.bLA 2.1.1.a LA 2.1.1
Identify parts of a book (e.g., title

page, author, illustrator, table of
contents).

this grade level.

this grade level.
Grade 4
Reading: Students will

learn and apply reading
skills and strategies to
comprehend text
this grade level.
LA 5.1.1.g LA 5.1.1.f
Demonstrate understanding
that words are made up of
letters and sentences are
made up of words.
Identify punctuation (e.g., period,

exclamation mark, question mark,
quotation marks).

this grade level.
Grade 3

comprehend text
this grade level.
LA 4.1.1.g LA 4.1.1.f
Demonstrate voice to print

match (e.g., student points
to print while reading or as
someone reads).
Identify variations in text (e.g., font,

size, bold, italic, upper/lower case).

comprehend text
this grade level.
LA 3.1.1.g LA 3.1.1.f
Explain that the purpose of

print is to carry information
(e.g., environmental print,
nametags, street signs).
Concepts of Print: Students will

demonstrate knowledge of the
concepts of print.
Grade 2
LA 2.1.1.e
Demonstrate knowledge
that print reads from left to
right and top to bottom.
Reading: Students will learn and

apply reading skills and strategies to
comprehend text.
LA 2.1.1.g LA 2.1.1.f
Identify parts of a book

(e.g., cover, pages, title,
author, illustrator).
LA 1.1.1.d LA 1.1.1.cLA 1.1.1.bLA 1.1.1.a LA 1.1.1
Identify punctuation (e.g.,

period, exclamation mark,
question mark).
LA 1.1.1.e
Identify variations in text

(e.g., font, size, bold, italic,
upper/lower case).
Grade 1
LA 1.1.1.g LA 1.1.1.f
LA 0.1.1.g LA 0.1.1.f
LA 0.1.1.e
LA 0.1.1.d LA 0.1.1.cLA 0.1.1.bLA 0.1.1.a LA 0.1.1
LA 0.1
Kindergarten

comprehend text
Concepts of Print: Students
will demonstrate knowledge
of the concepts of print.

comprehend text
this grade level.
this grade level.
this grade level.
this grade level.
Reading K-5
Word Analysis: Students will use

phonetic analysis to read and write
grade-level text.
Word Analysis: Students

will use phonetic analysis to
read and write grade-level
text.
will use knowledge of
phonetic and structural
analysis to read and write
grade-level text.
grade-level text.
LA 5.1.2
LA 5.1.2.a
LA 4.1.2
LA 4.1.2.a
LA 3.1.2
Updated 9/30/14

this grade level.
Grade 5
LA 5.1.2.e LA 5.1.2.d LA 5.1.2.c LA 5.1.2.b
LA 3.1.2.a
LA 2.1.2
LA 2.1.2.a
LA 1.1.2
LA 1.1.2.a

this grade level.
LA 5.1.3

grade level.

this grade level.
Grade 4
LA 4.1.2.e LA 4.1.2.d LA 4.1.2.c LA 4.1.2.b

grade level.
LA 3.1.2.e LA 3.1.2.d LA 3.1.2.c LA 3.1.2.b

grade level.

this grade level.
Grade 3

this grade level.
LA 4.1.3

will acquire phonetic
knowledge as they learn to
read and write grade-level
text.

grade level.

this grade level.
LA 3.1.3
Blend and segment spoken

onsets and rimes to form
simple words (e.g., v-an,
gr-ab).
Blend, segment and manipulate

phonemes orally.
Grade 2
LA 2.1.2.e LA 2.1.2.d LA 2.1.2.c LA 2.1.2.b
Identify, blend and

segment syllable sounds in
spoken words (e.g.,
cupcake, birthday).
Phonological Awareness: Students

will demonstrate phonological
awareness through oral activities.
LA 2.1.3
Identify and produce oral

rhymes.
LA 1.1.2.e LA 1.1.2.d LA 1.1.2.c LA 1.1.2.b
Blend and segment

phonemes in spoken words
(e.g., initial, medial vowel,
and final sounds
[phonemes]; recognize
same sounds in different
words).
Segment spoken sentences
into words.
Grade 1
LA 1.1.3
LA 0.1.3
LA 0.1.2.e LA 0.1.2.d LA 0.1.2.c LA 0.1.2.b
LA 0.1.2.a
LA 0.1.2
Kindergarten
Phonological Awareness:
Students will demonstrate
phonological awareness
through oral activities.

this grade level.
this grade level.
grade-level text across all
disciplines.
Reading K-5
Use varied pace,

expression, and intonation
to reflect meaning of text
(e.g., mood, events,
emotions).
Listen to and read text of

increasing length and/or
complexity to increase
reader stamina.
Use context to adjust pace
and prosody based on
purpose, text complexity,
form, and style.
Fluency: Students will read

a variety of grade-level
print/digital texts fluently
with accuracy, appropriate
pace, phrasing, and
expression to support
comprehension.

reader stamina.
form, and style.
LA 5.1.3.a
LA 5.1.3.b
LA 5.1.3.c

this grade level.
LA 5.1.4
LA 4.1.3.a
LA 4.1.3.b
LA 4.1.3.c
Use word structure to read

text (e.g., prefixes/suffixes,
syllabication, derivation).
Grade 5
LA 5.1.4.a

pace, phrasing, and
comprehension.
LA 4.1.4
LA 3.1.3.a
LA 3.1.3.b
LA 2.1.3.a
LA 2.1.3.b
LA 2.1.3.c
LA 3.1.3.c
Updated 9/30/14
Recognize and read gradelevel (phonetic and nonphonetic) words in text.
LA 4.1.4.a

reader stamina.
LA 3.1.4
Fluency: Students will

develop accuracy,
appropriate pace, phrasing,
and expression while
reading a variety of gradelevel print/digital text to
support comprehension.

contractions, syllabication,
derivation).
Grade 4
Know and apply advanced

sound/spelling patterns
(e.g., Anglo-Saxon
common roots and affixes,
vowel variance, multisyllable words) when
reading, writing, and
spelling grade-level text.
LA 5.1.4.b
Use appropriate pace, expression,

and intonation to reflect the meaning
of text (e.g., character voices,
emotions).
Know and apply advanced

sound/spelling patterns
(e.g., Anglo-Saxon
common roots and affixes,
special vowel spellings
[ough, ion], multi-syllable
words) when reading,
writing, and spelling gradelevel text.
LA 4.1.4.b
Listen to and read text of increasing

length and/or complexity to support
reader stamina.

compound words,
contractions, syllabication,
derivation).
Grade 3
LA 3.1.4.a
Fluency: Students will develop

accuracy, phrasing, and expression
while reading a variety of grade-level
print/digital text to support
comprehension.
LA 2.1.4
LA 1.1.3.a
LA 1.1.3.b
LA 1.1.3.c
Recognize and read grade-level

(phonetic and non-phonetic) words
in text.
Know and apply

letter/sound
correspondence and
spelling patterns (e.g.,
consonant and vowel
digraphs, diphthongs) when
LA 3.1.4.b
Use appropriate expression

to reflect meaning while
reading emergent-reader
text.
Use word structure to read words

(e.g., onsets, rimes, digraphs,
contractions, common compound
words).
Grade 2
LA 2.1.4.a
Listen to text of increasing

length and/or complexity to
develop stamina.
Know and apply common lettersound correspondences (e.g.,

consonant blends, long and short
vowel patterns, digraphs, inflectional
endings) when reading, writing, and
LA 2.1.4.b
Fluency: Students will

develop accuracy,
phrasing, and expression
during grade-level reading
experiences to support
comprehension.
LA 1.1.4
LA 1.1.4.a
Identify similarities and

differences in written words
(e.g., word endings,
onsets, rimes).
Grade 1
LA 1.1.4.b
LA 0.1.4.b
LA 0.1.4.a
LA 0.1.4
LA 0.1.3.c
LA 0.1.3.b
LA 0.1.3.a
Kindergarten
Match individual consonant

and short vowel sounds to
appropriate letters when
Know and apply phonetic

and structural analysis
(e.g., Greek and Latin roots
and affixes, multi-syllable
writing, and spelling gradelevel text.

this grade level.

this grade level.

pace, phrasing, and
comprehension.
Use reading strategies to

persevere through text of
complexity.
form, and style.
Reading K-5
Identify semantic
relationships (e.g.,
synonyms, antonyms,
homographs, homophones,
multiple-meaning words) to
determine the meaning of
words, aid in
comprehension, and
improve writing.
Acquire new academic and

content-specific grade-level
vocabulary, relate to prior
knowledge, and apply in
new situations.
Identify semantic
synonyms, antonyms,
words, aid in
comprehension, and
improve writing.
LA 5.1.5
LA 5.1.5.a
LA 5.1.5.b
LA 4.1.5
LA 4.1.5.a
Apply context clues (e.g.,

word, phrase, and
sentence, and paragraph
clues) and text features to
infer meaning of unknown
words.
Grade 5
LA 5.1.5.c

new situations.
LA 4.1.5.b
Apply context clues (e.g.,

word, phrase, and sentence
clues) and text features to
help infer meaning of
unknown words.
Apply knowledge of word

structure elements, known
words, and word patterns
to determine meaning
(e.g., plurals, possessives,
parts of speech, affixes,
base and root words).
LA 4.1.5.c
LA 3.1.5
LA 3.1.5.a
Updated 9/30/14
Determine meaning of
words through the
knowledge of word
(e.g., contractions, plurals,
possessives, parts of
speech, syllables, affixes,
base and root words,
abbreviations).
Grade 4
Vocabulary: Students will

build and use
conversational, academic,
and content-specific gradelevel vocabulary.
LA 5.1.5.d
Identify semantic
conceptual categories,
synonyms, antonyms,
multiple meanings) to
words, aid in
comprehension, and
improve writing.
LA 3.1.5.b

new situations.
LA 3.1.5.c
LA 2.1.5
Identify and use context

clues (e.g., word and
sentence clues) and text
features to help infer
meaning of unknown
words.
Grade 3

build and use
LA 4.1.5.d
Identify semantic relationships (e.g.,

conceptual categories, synonyms,
antonyms) to determine word
relationships.
LA 2.1.5.a
Acquire new academic and contentspecific grade-level vocabulary,

relate to prior knowledge, and apply
in new situations.
LA 2.1.5.b
Demonstrate understanding that

context clues (e.g., word and
sentence clues), and text features
exist and may be used to help infer
the meaning of unknown words.
Use word structure

elements, known words,
and word patterns to
determine meaning (e.g.,
contractions, plurals,
possessives, basic parts of
speech, compounds,
syllables).
LA 2.1.5.c
LA 1.1.5
LA 1.1.5.a
Use word structure elements, known

words, and word patterns to
determine meaning (e.g., plural
forms, simple compounds, base
words).
Grade 2

build and use
LA 3.1.5.d
Identify semantic
conceptual categories) to
determine word
relationships.
Vocabulary: Students will build and

use conversational, academic, and
vocabulary.
LA 2.1.5.d

new situations.
LA 1.1.5.b
Develop awareness of
context clues (e.g.,
predictions, word and
sentence clues) and text
features that may be used
to infer the meaning of
unknown words.
LA 1.1.5.c
Examine word structure

elements and word
patterns to determine
meaning (e.g., plural
forms, simple compounds).
Grade 1
LA 1.1.5.d
LA 0.1.5.d
LA 0.1.5.c
LA 0.1.5.b
LA 0.1.5.a
LA 0.1.5
Kindergarten

build and use

build and use
Apply knowledge of word
to determine meaning
(e.g., parts of speech,
Greek, Latin, and AngloSaxon affixes and roots).
Select and apply knowledge

of context clues (e.g.,
word, phrase, sentence,
and paragraph clues) and
text features to determine
meaning of unknown
words.
new situations.
Identify semantic
synonyms, antonyms,
words, aid in
comprehension, and
improve writing.
Reading K-5
Updated 9/30/14
Grade 4
Determine meaning using

reference materials.
Grade 5
LA 5.1.5.e
Grade 3
Locate words and

determine meaning using
LA 4.1.5.e
Grade 2
Locate words and

determine meaning using
LA 3.1.5.e
Locate words and determine word

meaning using reference materials
and classroom resources.
LA 2.1.5.e
Grade 1
LA 1.1.5.e
LA 0.1.5.e
Kindergarten
With adult guidance,

determine word meaning
using reference materials
and classroom resources.
Determine meaning using

Reading K-5
Retell main ideas and

supporting details from
informational text and/or
media.
Summarize a literary text

and/or media, using key
details to identify the
theme.
Determine main ideas and
media.
Identify and explain why

authors use literary devices
(e.g., simile, metaphor,
alliteration, onomatopoeia,
imagery, rhythm,
personification, hyperbole,
idioms).
Summarize a literary text
details to identify the
theme.
Determine main ideas and
media.
LA 5.1.6
LA 5.1.6.a
LA 5.1.6.b
Identify and describe

elements of literary text
(e.g., characters, setting,
plot, point of view, theme).
LA 5.1.6.c
LA 4.1.6
LA 4.1.6.a
LA 4.1.6.b
Examine text to determine

authors purpose(s) and
describe how authors
perspective (e.g., beliefs,
assumptions, biases)
influences text.
Grade 5
LA 5.1.6.d

(e.g., simile, alliteration,
onomatopoeia, imagery,
rhythm, personification,
hyperbole, idioms).
LA 4.1.6.c
LA 3.1.6
LA 3.1.6.a
LA 2.1.6
LA 2.1.6.a
LA 2.1.6.b
LA 3.1.6.b
Updated 9/30/14
Identify and describe

plot, point of view).
LA 4.1.6.d
Retell major events and

key details from a literary
text and/or media and
support a prompted theme.
LA 3.1.6.c

(e.g., simile, alliteration,
onomatopoeia, imagery,
rhythm, personification).
Identify authors
purpose(s) (e.g., explain,
entertain, inform,
persuade) to support text
comprehension.
Grade 4
Comprehension: Students
will construct meaning by
applying prior knowledge,
using text information, and
monitoring comprehension
while reading increasingly
complex grade-level literary
and informational text.
LA 5.1.6.e
Retell main ideas and supporting

details from informational text
and/or media.
Identify elements of literary

text (e.g., characters,
setting, plot).
LA 4.1.6.e
Retell major events and key details

from a literary text and/or media.
Identify authors
purpose(s) (e.g., explain,
entertain, inform,
persuade) to support text
comprehension.
Grade 3
LA 3.1.6.d
Identify an author's use of literary

devices (e.g., simile, alliteration,
onomatopoeia, imagery, rhythm,
personification).
LA 2.1.6.c
LA 1.1.6
LA 1.1.6.a
LA 1.1.6.b
Identify elements of literary text

(e.g., characters, setting, events).
using prior knowledge and
text information to monitor
comprehension while
reading grade-level literary
LA 3.1.6.e
With adult guidance, retell

main ideas from
media.
Identify authors purpose (e.g.,

explain, entertain, inform).
Grade 2
LA 2.1.6.d
With adult guidance, retell

major events and key
details from a literary text
and/or media.
Comprehension: Students will

construct meaning by using prior
knowledge and text information
while reading grade-level literary and
informational text.
LA 2.1.6.e

identify an author's use of
literary devices (e.g.,
rhyme, rhythm, repetition,
alliteration).
LA 1.1.6.c
Identify elements of literary

text (e.g., characters,
setting, events).
LA 1.1.6.d

identify authors purpose
(e.g., explain, entertain,
inform).
Grade 1
LA 1.1.6.e
LA 0.1.6.e
LA 0.1.6.d
LA 0.1.6.c
LA 0.1.6.b
LA 0.1.6.a
LA 0.1.6
Kindergarten
using prior knowledge while
reading emergent literary
Examine text to determine

perspective (e.g., beliefs,
assumptions, biases)
influences text.
Analyze and describe
plot, point of view, theme).
imagery, rhythm,
idioms).
Summarize and analyze a
literary text and/or media,
using key details to explain
the theme.
Summarize and analyze an
media, using supporting
details to explain the main
idea.
Reading K-5
Updated 9/30/14
Construct and/or answer

literal, inferential, and
critical questions and
support answers with
explicit evidence from the
text or additional sources.
Identify and apply
knowledge of organizational
patterns to comprehend
informational text (e.g.,
sequence, description,
cause and effect,
compare/contrast,
fact/opinion).
LA 5.1.6.f
LA 5.1.6.g
LA 5.1.6.h
Compare and contrast

similar themes, topics,
and/or patterns of events
in literary and informational
texts to develop a
multicultural perspective.
Grade 5
LA 5.1.6.i
LA 4.1.6.f
LA 4.1.6.g
LA 4.1.6.h
LA 3.1.6.f
LA 3.1.6.g
Identify and apply

cause and effect,
compare/contrast).
Use text features to locate

information and explain
how the information
contributes to an
understanding of print and
digital text.
Compare and contrast the
characteristics that
distinguish a variety of
literary and informational
texts.
LA 5.1.6.j
Identify organizational
patterns found in
compare/contrast).

literal and inferential
questions and support
answers with specific
evidence from the text or
additional sources.
LA 4.1.6.i

literal and inferential
questions and support
answers with specific
evidence from the text or
additional sources.
Compare and contrast

similar themes, topics,
and/or patterns of events
in literary and informational
texts to develop a
Grade 4
LA 4.1.6.j
Identify topics and/or

patterns across multiple
texts to develop a
LA 3.1.6.h

basic characteristics of a
variety of literary and
informational texts.
Grade 3

how the information
contributes to an
digital text.
texts.
LA 3.1.6.i
LA 2.1.6.h
Identify the characteristics of
organizational patterns found in
informational text (e.g., sequence,
compare/contrast).
LA 2.1.6.i
Construct and/or answer clarifying

questions (who, what, when, where,
why, how) and support answers with
evidence from the text or additional
sources.

information and gain
meaning from print and
digital text.
LA 3.1.6.j
LA 2.1.6.f
LA 1.1.6.f
LA 1.1.6.h
Identify the characteristics

of organizational patterns
found in informational text
(e.g., sequence,
compare/contrast).
LA 1.1.6.i

clarifying questions (who,
what, when, where, why,
how) and support answers
with evidence from the text
or additional sources.
LA 2.1.6.g
Identify the basic characteristics of a

variety of literary and informational
texts.
Grade 2
Make connections between own life

and/or other cultures in literary and
informational text.
LA 1.1.6.j
LA 0.1.6.j
LA 0.1.6.i
LA 0.1.6.h
Make connections between

own life and/or other
cultures in literary and
informational text.
Identify text features in print and

digital informational text.
LA 2.1.6.j
Identify the basic

characteristics of literary
Grade 1
LA 1.1.6.g
LA 0.1.6.g
LA 0.1.6.f
Kindergarten
Identify text features in

print and digital
informational text.

how the information
contributes to an
digital text.
Use textual evidence to
compare and contrast the
texts.
Explain the relationships or
interactions between two or
more individuals, events,
ideas, or concepts in
texts, citing textual
evidence to develop a
national and international

literal, inferential, and
critical questions and
support answers with
Identify and apply
informational text(s) (e.g.,
cause and effect,
compare/contrast,
fact/opinion).
Reading K-5
Updated 9/30/14
Demonstrate an
understanding of text via
multiple mediums (e.g.,
writing, artistic
representation, video, other
media).
Make and confirm/modify

predictions and inferences
before, during, and after
reading literary,
informational, digital text,
and/or media.
Demonstrate an
writing, artistic
media).
LA 5.1.6.k
LA 5.1.6.l
Build background
knowledge and activate
prior knowledge to identify
text-to-self, text-to-text,
and text-to-world
connections before, during,
and after reading.
LA 5.1.6.m
Self-monitor
comprehension by
recognizing when meaning
is disrupted and apply
strategies to clarify,
confirm, or correct.
Select text for a particular

purpose (e.g., answer a
question, solve problems,
enjoy, form an opinion,
understand a specific
viewpoint, predict
outcomes, discover models
for own writing, accomplish
a task), citing evidence to
support analysis, reflection,
or research.
Self-monitor
comprehension by
LA 5.1.6.n
LA 4.1.6.k
LA 4.1.6.l
LA 4.1.6.m
LA 3.1.6.k
LA 3.1.6.l

reading literary,
and/or media.
Build background
and text-to-world
and after reading.
Grade 5

with text evidence while
previewing and reading
literary, informational,
digital text, and/or media.
LA 5.1.6.o
Demonstrate an
writing, artistic
media).
Self-monitor
comprehension by
Grade 4
Select text and explain the

viewpoint, predict
a task).
LA 4.1.6.n
Make predictions and

inferences about a text
reading literary,
and/or media.
Build background
and text-to-world
and after reading.
LA 3.1.6.m
Self-monitor
comprehension by
Grade 3

viewpoint, predict
a task).
LA 4.1.6.o
Demonstrate an understanding of
text via multiple mediums (e.g.,
writing, artistic representation,
video, other media).
LA 2.1.6.l
LA 2.1.6.k
Make predictions about literary,
informational, digital text, and/or
media using prior knowledge,
pictures, illustrations and titles.
LA 2.1.6.m
Self-monitor comprehension by
recognizing when meaning is
disrupted and apply strategies to
clarify, confirm, or correct.
Build background
and text-to-world
and after reading.
LA 2.1.6.n
LA 1.1.6.m
Build background knowledge and

activate prior knowledge to identify
text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-toworld connections.
LA 2.1.6.o
Respond to text (e.g.,

verbally, in writing, or
artistically).
LA 1.1.6.l
LA 1.1.6.k
Make predictions about a
text using prior knowledge,
pictures, illustrations and
titles.
LA 1.1.6.n

monitor comprehension by
is disrupted.
LA 1.1.6.o
LA 0.1.6.k
LA 0.1.6.l
LA 0.1.6.m
LA 0.1.6.n
LA 0.1.6.o
Build background
and text-to-world
connections.
Grade 2

predict outcomes,
accomplish a task).
LA 3.1.6.n
Grade 1
Identify and explain purpose for

reading (e.g., answer a question,
enjoy).
LA 3.1.6.o
Kindergarten
Identify different purposes

for reading (e.g., inform,
enjoy).
Demonstrate an
writing, artistic
media).
Reading K-5
Updated 9/30/14
Grade 4

text of a story, drama, or
poem and a visual or oral
presentation of the text.
Grade 5
LA 5.1.6.p
Grade 3

the text of a story, drama,
or poem and a visual or
oral presentation of the
text.
LA 4.1.6.p
Grade 2

a print text and an audio,
video, or live version of the
text.
LA 3.1.6.p
Make connections between a print

text and an audio, video, or live
version of the text.
LA 2.1.6.p
Grade 1
LA 1.1.6.p
LA 0.1.6.p
Kindergarten

a print text and an audio,
video, or live version of the
text.

text of a story, drama, or
poem and a visual or oral
presentation of the text.

this grade level.
LA 8.1
LA 8.1.1
LA 8.1.1.a
LA 8.1.1.b
LA 8.1.1.c
LA 7.1
LA 7.1.1
LA 7.1.1.a
LA 7.1.1.b

this grade level.

this grade level.

this grade level.

this grade level.
Grades 9-10
Updated 9/30/14

comprehend text.
this grade band.
this grade band.

this grade band.

this grade band.
skills at this grade band.
Grades 11-12
LA 12.1.1.e LA 12.1.1.d LA 12.1.1.c LA 12.1.1.b LA 12.1.1.a LA 12.1.1 LA 12.1

this grade level.
Grade 8

comprehend text.
this grade level.
LA 10.1.1.e LA 10.1.1.d LA 10.1.1.c LA 10.1.1.b LA 10.1.1.a LA 10.1.1 LA 10.1
Grade 7

comprehend text.
this grade level.
LA 8.1.1.d

this grade level.
LA 7.1.1.c

this grade level.
LA 7.1.1.d

this grade level.
LA 7.1.1.e
LA 6.1.1.e
LA 6.1.1.d
LA 6.1.1.c
LA 6.1.1.b
LA 6.1.1.a
LA 6.1.1
LA 6.1
Grade 6

comprehend text.
this grade level.
LA 8.1.1.e
Reading 6-12

comprehend text.
this grade band.
this grade band.

this grade band.

this grade band.
10

this grade level.

this grade level.
this grade level.
Grade 8

this grade level.
this grade level.
Updated 9/30/14
Grades 9-10

this grade band.
this grade band.
LA 12.1.2.d LA 12.1.2.c LA 12.1.2.b LA 12.1.2.a LA 12.1.2 LA 12.1.1.g LA 12.1.1.f

this grade level.
Grade 7
Grade 6

Reading 6-12
Grades 11-12

this grade band.
this grade band.
11

pace, phrasing, and
comprehension.

this grade band.

pace, phrasing, and
comprehension.
LA 12.1.2.e
LA 12.1.3
LA 10.1.2.e
LA 8.1.2.e
LA 8.1.3
LA 10.1.3
Updated 9/30/14

disciplines
and affixes, multisyllabic
writing, and spelling gradelevel text
this grade band.
LA 12.1.3.c LA 12.1.3.b LA 12.1.3.a

this grade level.
Grades 9-10
LA 12.1.4

pace, phrasing, and
comprehension.

disciplines
this grade level.
LA 10.1.3.c LA 10.1.3.b LA 10.1.3.a

this grade level.
LA 8.1.3.a
LA 7.1.2.e
LA 7.1.3
LA 7.1.3.a

disciplines
this grade level.
Grade 8
LA 10.1.4

pace, phrasing, and
comprehension.
Grade 7
LA 8.1.3.c LA 8.1.3.b

this grade level.
LA 7.1.3.c LA 7.1.3.b

disciplines
this grade level.
LA 7.1.4
LA 6.1.4
LA 6.1.3.c LA 6.1.3.b
LA 6.1.3.a
LA 6.1.3
LA 6.1.2.e
Grade 6
LA 8.1.4
Reading 6-12
Grades 11-12

disciplines
and affixes, multisyllabic
this grade band.

this grade band.

pace, phrasing, and
comprehension.
12

new situations.
LA 12.1.4.b LA 12.1.4.a
LA 12.1.5
LA 12.1.5.a
LA 10.1.4.b LA 10.1.4.a
LA 10.1.5
Updated 9/30/14
Skills blended with

10.1.5.a at this level.

this grade level.
Apply word analysis

strategies to determine the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words
across content areas to aid
in comprehension and
improve writing.
LA 12.1.5.b

new situations.
Apply word analysis

strategies to determine the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words
across content areas to aid
in comprehension and
improve writing.
Grades 11-12
Adjust reading strategies to

complexity.

build and use
LA 12.1.5.c

meaning of unknown
words.

this grade level.
LA 10.1.5.a
LA 8.1.4.b LA 8.1.4.a
Apply knowledge of Greek,

Latin, and Anglo-Saxon
roots, prefixes, and suffixes
to understand complex
words, including words
across content areas.
Grades 9-10
Adjust reading strategies to

complexity.

build and use
LA 10.1.5.b

new situations.

build and use
LA 10.1.5.c

meaning of unknown
words.
LA 8.1.5


this grade level.
LA 8.1.5.a
LA 7.1.5.a
LA 7.1.4.b LA 7.1.4.a
LA 7.1.5

build and use
Grade 8

complexity.
LA 8.1.5.b

new situations.

this grade level.
LA 7.1.5.b

meaning of unknown
words.
Grade 7

complexity.
LA 7.1.5.c

LA 6.1.5.b

build and use
LA 6.1.5.c
LA 6.1.5

this grade level.
LA 6.1.5.a
LA 6.1.4.b LA 6.1.4.a
Grade 6

complexity.
LA 8.1.5.c
Reading 6-12
Skills blended with

12.1.5.a at this level.

new situations.
13
Analyze the meaning,

reliability, and validity of
text considering author's
purpose and perspective.
complex grade-level
text.
Evaluate the meaning,
text considering authors
purpose, perspective, and
contextual influences.
LA 12.1.5.d
LA 12.1.5.e
LA 8.1.5.d
LA 10.1.5.d
LA 10.1.5.e
Updated 9/30/14
Verify meaning and

pronunciation of words or
phrases using print and/or
digital reference materials
when appropriate.
Grades 11-12
LA 12.1.6
complex grade-level
text.
Use semantic relationships

(e.g., figurative language,
connotations, technical and
analyze the impact of
specific word choices on
meaning and tone, aid in
comprehension, and
improve writing.
LA 12.1.6.a
Analyze the meaning,

the text considering
author's purpose and
perspective.
Verify meaning and

phrases using reference
materials.
Grades 9-10
LA 10.1.6
complex grade-level
text.
LA 8.1.5.e
LA 7.1.5.d
LA 7.1.5.e
Verify meaning and

materials.
Grade 8
Analyze and use semantic

relationships (e.g., multiple
meanings, synonyms,
antonyms, figurative
language, connotations,
subtle distinctions) to
words, aid in
comprehension, and
improve writing.
LA 10.1.6.a
Analyze text to determine

perspective influences text.
Grade 7
Analyze and use semantic

meanings, synonyms,
antonyms, figurative
language, connotations,
subtle distinctions) to
words, aid in
comprehension, and
improve writing.
LA 8.1.6
complex grade-level
text.
LA 7.1.6
Verify meaning and

materials.
LA 7.1.6.a
LA 6.1.6.a
LA 6.1.6
LA 6.1.5.e
LA 6.1.5.d
Grade 6
Identify and use semantic

meanings, metaphors,
similes, idioms, analogies,
synonyms, antonyms) to
words, aid in
comprehension, and
improve writing.
LA 8.1.6.a
Reading 6-12
Use semantic relationships

(e.g., figurative language,
connotations, technical and
multiple-meaning words,
and key terms or phrases)
to analyze the impact of
specific word choices on
meaning and tone, aid in
comprehension, and
improve writing.
Verify meaning and
phrases using print and/or
digital reference materials
when appropriate.
complex grade-level
text.
Evaluate the meaning,
text considering authors
purpose, perspective,
rhetorical style, and
contextual influences
14
Updated 9/30/14
Skills blended with

10.1.6.d at this level.
LA 12.1.6.b
LA 12.1.6.c
Summarize, analyze, and

synthesize the themes and
main ideas between a
work (print, digital, and/or
other media).
LA 12.1.6.d
Analyze the function and

critique the effects of the
authors use of literary
devices (e.g., simile,
metaphor, personification,
idiom, oxymoron,
hyperbole, alliteration,
onomatopoeia, analogy,
dialect, tone, mood).
Grades 11-12
LA 12.1.6.e

synthesize the connection
between the main ideas of
two informational texts
and/or media.
LA 10.1.6.b
Summarize, analyze and

synthesize the development
of a common theme
between two literary text
and/or media.
LA 10.1.6.c
Analyze the author's use of

simile, metaphor,
personification, idiom,
oxymoron, hyperbole,
analogy, tone, mood).
Grades 9-10
Analyze and evaluate the

relationships between
(e.g., characterization,
setting, plot development,
internal and external
conflict, inferred and
recurring themes, point of
view, tone, mood).
LA 10.1.6.d
LA 8.1.6.b
LA 8.1.6.c
LA 7.1.6.b
LA 7.1.6.c

synthesize an informational
text and/or media, using
supporting details to
formulate the main idea.
Analyze and explain the

(e.g., character
development, setting, plot,
conflict, point of view,
inferred and recurring
themes).
LA 10.1.6.e
Summarize and analyze an

media, using supporting
details to explain the main
idea.

synthesize a literary text
details to support
interpretation of the theme.
Grade 8
LA 8.1.6.d
Summarize and analyze a

literary text and/or media,
using key details to explain
the theme.
Analyze the author's use of

simile, metaphor,
personification, idiom,
oxymoron, hyperbole,
analogy, tone, mood).
LA 7.1.6.d

imagery, rhythm,
idioms, analogy, tone,
mood).
Grade 7

(e.g., character
theme).
LA 7.1.6.e
LA 6.1.6.e
LA 6.1.6.d
LA 6.1.6.c
LA 6.1.6.b
Grade 6

(e.g., character
theme).
LA 8.1.6.e
Reading 6-12

(e.g., characterization,
setting, plot development,
internal and external
conflict, inferred and
recurring themes, point of
view, tone, mood).
Analyze the function and
critique the effects of the
authors use of literary
devices (e.g., allusion,
symbolism, metaphor,
personification, epiphany,
oxymoron, dialect, tone,
mood).
synthesize the themes and
main ideas between
multiple literary and
informational works (print,
digital, and/or other
media)
Skills blended with
12.1.6.d at this level.
15

literal, inferential, critical,
and interpretive questions
and support answers with
LA 12.1.6.f
LA 10.1.6.f
Updated 9/30/14
LA 12.1.6.g
Cite specific textual

evidence to analyze and
evaluate the effects of
historical, cultural,
biographical, and political
influences of literary and
informational text written
by culturally diverse
authors, to develop a
regional, national, and
international multicultural
perspective
Skills blended with
10.1.6.g at this level.
Grades 11-12
Interpret and evaluate

information from print and
digital text features to

evaluate the effects of
historical, cultural,
biographical, and political
influences of literary and
informational text written
by culturally diverse
authors, to develop a
perspective
Skills blended with
12.1.6.g at this level.
LA 12.1.6.h
Analyze the social,

historical, cultural, and
biographical influences in a
variety of texts, citing
textual evidence from
text to develop a national
and international
LA 10.1.6.g
LA 8.1.6.f
LA 8.1.6.g

make inferences based on
the characteristics of a
Grades 9-10
Interpret and evaluate


and interpretive questions,
analyzing and synthesizing
evidence from the text and
additional sources to
support answers.
LA 12.1.6.i

Analyze and evaluate

LA 10.1.6.h
Explain the social,

historical, cultural, and
biographical influences in a
variety of texts, citing
textual evidence from
text to develop a regional,
national, and international
Grade 8
LA 8.1.6.h
LA 7.1.6.f
LA 7.1.6.g
Grade 7
Apply knowledge of text

features to locate
how the information
contributes to an
digital text
make inferences based on
the characteristics of a
LA 10.1.6.i

LA 7.1.6.h
Explain the relationships or

interactions between two or
more individuals, events,
ideas, or concepts in
texts, citing textual
evidence to develop a
perspective.
LA 7.1.6.i
LA 6.1.6.i
LA 6.1.6.h
LA 6.1.6.g
LA 6.1.6.f
Grade 6
Apply knowledge of text

features to locate
how the information
contributes to an
digital text
Use textual evidence to
compare and contrast the
texts.
LA 8.1.6.i
Reading 6-12

and interpretive questions,
analyzing and synthesizing
evidence from the text and
additional sources to
support answers.
16
Self-monitor
comprehension and
independently apply
appropriate strategies to
understand text.
Self-monitor
comprehension and
independently apply
understand complex text.
LA 12.1.6.j
LA 12.1.6.k

viewpoint, predict
or research.
LA 12.1.6.l
LA 10.1.6.j
LA 10.1.6.k
Updated 9/30/14
Build background
prior knowledge to clarify
text, deepen
understanding, and make
connections while reading
complex text.
Grades 11-12
Apply knowledge of
organizational patterns to
comprehend informational
text (e.g., sequence,
description, cause and
effect, compare/contrast,
fact/opinion,
proposition/support,
concept definition,
question/answer).
LA 12.1.6.m
Build background
text, deepen
complex text.

viewpoint, predict
or research.
LA 10.1.6.l

viewpoint, predict
or research.
Grades 9-10
Apply knowledge of
text (e.g., sequence,
fact/opinion,
proposition/support,
concept definition,
question/answer).
LA 10.1.6.m
LA 8.1.6.j
LA 8.1.6.k
LA 7.1.6.j
LA 7.1.6.k
Build background
text, deepen
and text-to-world
complex text
Self-monitor
comprehension and
independently apply
understand text.
Grade 8
Apply knowledge of
text (e.g.,
sequence/chronological,
description, spatial, cause
and effect,
compare/contrast,
fact/opinion,
proposition/support).
LA 8.1.6.l
Build background
text, deepen
and text-to-world
complex text
Self-monitor
comprehension and
independently apply
understand text.

viewpoint, predict
or research.
LA 7.1.6.l

viewpoint, predict
or research.
Grade 7
Apply knowledge of
text (e.g.,
description, spatial, cause
and effect,
compare/contrast,
fact/opinion,
proposition/support).
LA 7.1.6.m
LA 6.1.6.m
LA 6.1.6.l
LA 6.1.6.k
LA 6.1.6.j
Grade 6
Apply knowledge of
text (e.g.,
fact/opinion).
LA 8.1.6.m
Reading 6-12
Build background
text, deepen
complex text.
Self-monitor
comprehension and
independently apply
understand complex text.
17
Analyze the extent to which

a filmed or live production
of a story, drama, or poem
resembles or differs from
the text or script.
LA 12.1.6.n
LA 8.1.6.n
LA 10.1.6.n
Updated 9/30/14
Demonstrate an
understanding of complex
text by using textual
evidence to support
analysis, reflection, and
research via multiple
mediums (e.g., writing,
artistic representation,
video other media)
Analyze multiple
interpretations of a story,
drama, or poem (e.g.,
recorded or live production
of a play or recorded novel
or poetry), evaluating how
each version interprets the
source text.
Grades 11-12
LA 12.1.6.o
Demonstrate an
text using textual evidence
via multiple mediums (e.g.,
writing, artistic
media).
Grades 9-10
Formulate and justify

inferences with text
evidence while previewing,
reading, and analyzing
text in various formats.
LA 12.1.6.p

the text or script.

evidence while previewing
and reading literary,
and/or media.
LA 10.1.6.o
Demonstrate an
writing, artistic
media).
Grade 8
LA 8.1.6.o
LA 7.1.6.n
Grade 7

evidence while previewing
and reading literary,
and/or media.
LA 10.1.6.p

the text or script.
LA 7.1.6.o
Demonstrate an
writing, artistic
media).
LA 7.1.6.p
LA 6.1.6.p
LA 6.1.6.o
LA 6.1.6.n
Grade 6

with text evidence while
previewing and reading
literary, informational,
digital text, and/or media.
LA 8.1.6.p
Reading 6-12
Formulate and justify

evidence while previewing,
reading, and analyzing
text in various formats.
Demonstrate an
text by using textual
evidence to support
analysis, reflection, and
research via multiple
mediums (e.g., writing,
artistic representation,
video other media)
Analyze multiple
interpretations of a story,
drama, or poem (e.g.,
recorded or live production
of a play or recorded novel
or poetry), evaluating how
each version interprets the
source text.
18
Writing K-5
Gather and use relevant

information and evidence
from one or more
authoritative print and/or
digital sources to support
claims or theses.
Use prewriting activities

and inquiry tools to
generate ideas, organize
information, guide writing,
and answer questions.
Generate a draft that
develops a clear topic
suited to the purpose and
intended audience and
organizational pattern,
including a clear
introduction, body, and
conclusion with appropriate
transitions.

from multiple authoritative
print and/or digital sources
to support claims or theses.
LA 5.2
LA 5.2.1
LA 5.2.1.a
LA 4.2
LA 4.2.1
LA 3.2
LA 2.2
LA 2.2.1
LA 3.2.1
Updated 9/30/14
Writing Process: Students

will apply the writing
process to plan, draft,
revise, edit, and publish
writing using correct
spelling, grammar,
punctuation, and other
conventions of standard
English appropriate for
grade-level.
Grade 5
LA 5.2.1.b

including a clear
introduction, body, and
conclusion with appropriate
transitions.
LA 4.2.1.a

generate ideas and
organize information.
Writing: Students will learn

and apply writing skills and
strategies to communicate.
LA 5.2.1.c

from one or more print
and/or digital sources to
support ideas.

spelling, grammar,
grade-level.
Grade 4
LA 4.2.1.b

including a clear beginning,
middle, and end.
LA 3.2.1.a

generate ideas.

LA 4.2.1.c

to support ideas.

spelling, grammar,
grade-level.
Grade 3
LA 3.2.1.b

selects and organizes ideas
relevant to topic, purpose,
and audience, including a
clear beginning, middle,
and end.
LA 2.2.1.a

generate ideas.
LA 2.2.1.b
LA 1.2
LA 1.2.1

spelling, grammar,
grade-level.
Grade 2

LA 3.2.1.c
With adult guidance, use

relevant information and
evidence to support ideas.

LA 2.2.1.c
Generate representations
of ideas (e.g., pictures,
labels, letter strings,
words, simple sentences)
and organize ideas relevant
to a topic.
LA 1.2.1.a

generate ideas.
LA 1.2.1.b

spelling, grammar,
grade-level.
Grade 1
LA 1.2.1.c
LA 0.2.1.c
LA 0.2.1.b
LA 0.2.1.a
LA 0.2.1
LA 0.2
Kindergarten


spelling, grammar,
grade-level.
generate ideas, organize
information, guide writing,
and answer questions.
including a strong thesis,
body, conclusion, and
appropriate transitions
linked to the purpose of the
composition.
to support claims or theses.
19
Writing K-5
Display academic honesty

and integrity by avoiding
plagiarism and providing a
list of sources.
Proofread and edit writing

recursively for format and
English (e.g., spelling,
capitalization, grammar,
punctuation, syntax,
semantics).
plagiarism and/or
overreliance on any one
source and by following a
standard format for
citation.
Updated 9/30/14
Adjust writing processes to

persevere in short and longterm writing tasks of
increasing length and
complexity.
semantics).
plagiarism and/or
standard format for
citation.
LA 5.2.1.d
LA 5.2.1.e
LA 5.2.1.f
Provide oral, written,

and/or digital descriptive
feedback to other writers.
LA 5.2.1.g
LA 4.2.1.d
LA 4.2.1.e
LA 4.2.1.f
Revise to improve and

clarify writing through selfmonitoring strategies and
feedback from others.
Grade 5
LA 5.2.1.h

complexity.
LA 4.2.1.g
LA 3.2.1.d
LA 3.2.1.e
LA 3.2.1.f
Provide oral and/or written

descriptive feedback to
other writers.
Compose paragraphs with

grammatically correct
sentences of varying
length, complexity, and
type.
LA 5.2.1.i

semantics).

Grade 4
LA 4.2.1.h
Persevere in writing tasks

of various length and
complexity.
LA 3.2.1.g
Provide oral and/or written

descriptive feedback to
other writers.
LA 3.2.1.h
LA 2.2.1.d
LA 2.2.1.e
LA 2.2.1.f

Grade 3

type.
LA 4.2.1.i
Use own words to relate

information.
LA 2.2.1.g
LA 1.2.1.d
LA 1.2.1.f
LA 1.2.1.e

proofread and edit writing
punctuation).

type.
LA 3.2.1.i
Use own words to relate

information.
Persevere in writing tasks

of various length and
complexity.
LA 2.2.1.h

proofread and edit writing
punctuation).
Provide oral descriptive

Grade 2
LA 2.2.1.i

persevere in writing tasks.
LA 1.2.1.g
Provide oral descriptive

With adult guidance, revise

to improve and clarify
writing through selfmonitoring strategies and
LA 1.2.1.h
With adult guidance, revise

to improve and clarify
writing through selfmonitoring strategies and
Grade 1
Compose simple
paragraphs with
type.
LA 1.2.1.i
LA 0.2.1.i
LA 0.2.1.h
LA 0.2.1.g
LA 0.2.1.f
LA 0.2.1.e
LA 0.2.1.d
Kindergarten
Compose simple,
sentences.

simple, compound, and
complex sentences of
varying length, complexity,
and type.

complexity.
semantics).
plagiarism and/or
standard format for
citation.
20
Writing K-5
Use precise word choice

and domain-specific
vocabulary to write in a
variety of modes.
Updated 9/30/14
Provide evidence from

literary or informational
text to support analysis,
reflection, and research.
Conduct and publish
research projects to answer
questions or solve
problems using multiple
resources to support
theses
and domain-specific
variety of modes.
LA 5.2.1.j
LA 5.2.2
LA 5.2.2.a
LA 5.2.2.b
LA 4.2.1.j
LA 4.2.2
LA 4.2.2.a
Communicate information
and ideas effectively in
analytic, descriptive,
informative, narrative,
poetic, persuasive, and
reflective modes to multiple
audiences using a variety of
media and formats.
Writing Modes: Students

will write in multiple modes
for a variety of purposes
and audiences across
disciplines.
LA 5.2.2.c
Conduct and publish

research to answer
questions or solve
theses
and domain-specific
variety of modes.
LA 4.2.2.b
LA 3.2.1.j
LA 3.2.2.a
LA 3.2.2

text to support ideas or
opinions.

disciplines.
Grade 5
Publish a legible document

in manuscript, cursive, or
digital format, and apply
formatting techniques
(e.g., indenting
paragraphs, title).
LA 5.2.2.d
Conduct and publish

research to answer
questions or solve
problems using resources.
media and formats.
Grade 4

(e.g., indenting
paragraphs, title).
LA 4.2.2.c

opinions.
LA 3.2.2.b
media and formats.

disciplines.
LA 3.2.2.c
LA 2.2.1.j
LA 2.2.2
LA 2.2.2.a

disciplines.
Grade 3

(e.g., indenting
paragraphs, title).
LA 4.2.2.d

and domain-specific
variety of modes.

with appropriate spaces
between letters, words, and
sentences in a variety of
formats.
LA 3.2.2.d

conduct and publish
research to answer
questions or solve
problems using resources.
LA 2.2.2.b
LA 1.2.1.j
LA 1.2.2

provide evidence from
opinions.
LA 2.2.2.c
media and formats.
LA 1.2.2.b
LA 1.2.2.a

disciplines.
Grade 2
LA 2.2.2.d

and domain-specific
variety of modes.

formats.
LA 1.2.2.c
LA 0.2.2.b

conduct and publish
research to answer
questions or solve
problems.
LA 0.2.2.d

provide evidence from
opinions.
LA 0.2.2.c
media and formats.
Grade 1
LA 1.2.2.d
LA 0.2.1.j

disciplines.
LA 0.2.2.a
LA 0.2.2
Kindergarten

publish a legible document
formats.
media and formats.

Conduct and publish
questions or solve
theses
and domain-specific
variety of modes.
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Updated 9/30/14
Grade 4
Compare various mentor

texts and/or exemplars to
create a similar piece.
LA 5.2.2.e
Grade 3

LA 4.2.2.e
Grade 2

LA 3.2.2.e
Grade 1

create similar pieces.
LA 2.2.2.e
Kindergarten

compare mentor texts and
examples to create similar
pieces.

LA 1.2.2.e
LA 0.2.2.e
Writing K-5
Grade 5

22
Writing 6-12

conveys complex ideas
through analysis and use of
organizational patterns that
are suited to the purpose
and intended audience and
includes a strong thesis,
composition.
Updated 9/30/14
Use multiple writing

strategies recursively to
investigate and generate
ideas, organize information,
guide writing, answer
questions, and synthesize
information.
conveys complex ideas and
critical thinking through
analysis, reflection, and use
of effective organizational
patterns that are
appropriate to the purpose
and intended audience.
LA 12.2
LA 12.2.1

spelling, grammar,
grade-level.
LA 12.2.1.a
LA 10.2
LA 10.2.1
LA 8.2
LA 8.2.1
LA 7.2

recursively generate ideas,
organize information, guide
writing, answer questions,
and synthesize information.

Grades 11-12
LA 12.2.1.b

conveys complex ideas
through analysis and use of
organizational patterns that
are suited to the purpose
and intended audience and
includes a strong thesis,
composition.

spelling, grammar,
grade-level.
LA 10.2.1.a

writing, and answer
questions.
LA 8.2.1.a

spelling, grammar,
grade-level.

Grades 9-10
LA 10.2.1.b

including a strong thesis,
composition.

Grade 8
LA 8.2.1.b

writing, and answer
questions.
LA 7.2.1

spelling, grammar,
grade-level.
LA 7.2.1.a

Grade 7
LA 7.2.1.b
LA 6.2.1.b
LA 6.2.1.a
LA 6.2.1
LA 6.2
Grade 6

spelling, grammar,
grade-level.
Use multiple writing
strategies recursively to
investigate and generate
ideas, organize information,
guide writing, answer
questions, and synthesize
information.
interprets complex ideas,
raises relevant questions,
solves problems, or
evaluates ideas through
synthesis, analysis,
reflection, and use of
effective organizational
patterns that are
appropriate to the purpose
and intended audience.
23
Writing 6-12

complexity.
Updated 9/30/14


complexity.
LA 12.2.1.c
LA 12.2.1.d
Apply standard rules of

grammar and paragraph
formation, including
parallel structure and
subordination.
LA 12.2.1.f LA 12.2.1.e
LA 10.2.1.c
LA 10.2.1.d
LA 8.2.1.c
LA 8.2.1.e
LA 8.2.1.d


including primary and
secondary sources to
support claims or theses.
Grades 11-12
LA 12.2.1.g

complexity.

LA 10.2.1.f LA 10.2.1.e


varying length and
complexity.
LA 8.2.1.f
LA 7.2.1.c
LA 7.2.1.d
LA 7.2.1.e


Grades 9-10
LA 10.2.1.g

complexity.

varying length and
complexity.
Grade 8
LA 8.2.1.g


LA 7.2.1.f
LA 6.2.1.f
LA 6.2.1.g

Grade 7
LA 7.2.1.g
LA 6.2.1.c

varying length and
complexity.
LA 6.2.1.e

LA 6.2.1.d
Grade 6

Apply standard rules of

grammar and paragraph
formation, including
parallel structure and
subordination.


complexity.
24
Writing 6-12

disciplines.
Updated 9/30/14

using a variety of media,
and apply various
formatting techniques to
enhance the readability and
impact of the document
(e.g., fonts, spacing,
design, images, style
conventions, citations, and
manuscript requirements).

disciplines.
LA 12.2.1.h
LA 12.2.1.i

plagiarism and/or
standard format for
citation.
LA 12.2.1.j
LA 10.2.1.h
LA 10.2.1.i
LA 8.2.1.h
LA 8.2.1.i
LA 7.2.1.h

and apply formatting
techniques to enhance the
readability and impact of
the document (e.g., fonts,
spacing, design, images,
citations).

semantics).
Grades 11-12
LA 12.2.2

disciplines.

plagiarism and/or
standard format for
citation.
LA 10.2.1.j

citations).
LA 8.2.1.j

plagiarism and/or
standard format for
citation.

semantics).
Grades 9-10
LA 10.2.2

disciplines.

semantics).
Grade 8
LA 8.2.2

citations).
LA 7.2.1.i

plagiarism and/or
standard format for
citation.
LA 7.2.1.j

semantics).
Grade 7
LA 7.2.2
LA 6.2.2
LA 6.2.1.j
LA 6.2.1.i
LA 6.2.1.h
Grade 6

semantics).
plagiarism and/or
standard format for
citation.
and apply various
formatting techniques to
enhance the readability and
impact of the document
(e.g., fonts, spacing,
design, images, style
conventions, citations, and
manuscript requirements).

disciplines.
25
Writing 6-12

and domain-specific
variety of modes.
Analyze various mentor
texts and/or exemplars in
order to create a similar
piece.

and domain-specific
variety of modes.
piece.

and domain-specific
variety of modes.
piece.
LA 12.2.2.a
LA 12.2.2.b
LA 10.2.2.a
LA 10.2.2.b
Updated 9/30/14
Conduct and publish both

short and sustained
questions or solve problems
using multiple primary
and/or secondary sources
to support theses.
LA 12.2.2.c

short and sustained
to support theses.
LA 10.2.2.c
LA 8.2.2.a
LA 8.2.2.b
LA 7.2.2.a
LA 8.2.2.c

short and sustained
to support theses.

analytic, argumentative,
descriptive, informative,
narrative, poetic,
persuasive, and reflective
modes to multiple
media and formats.
Grades 11-12
LA 12.2.2.eLA 12.2.2.d

piece.

media and formats.
Grades 9-10
LA 10.2.2.eLA 10.2.2.d

and domain-specific
variety of modes.
media and formats.
Grade 8
LA 8.2.2.e LA 8.2.2.d

short and sustained
to support theses.
LA 7.2.2.b

LA 7.2.2.c
media and formats.
Grade 7
LA 7.2.2.e LA 7.2.2.d
LA 6.2.2.e LA 6.2.2.d
LA 6.2.2.c
LA 6.2.2.b
LA 6.2.2.a
Grade 6
analytic, argumentative,
descriptive, informative,
narrative, poetic,
persuasive, and reflective
modes to multiple
media and formats.
short and sustained
to support theses.
and domain-specific
variety of modes.
piece.
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Speaking/Listening K-5
Updated 9/30/14
Demonstrate appropriate
speaking techniques (e.g.,
appropriate eye contact,
adequate volume, clear
pronunciation, word choice)
and situations, including
interpreting text.
LA 5. 3
LA 5.3.1
Speaking: Students will

develop, apply, and refine
speaking skills and
strategies to communicate
key ideas in a variety of
situations
Communicate ideas and
information in a clear and
concise manner suited to
the purpose, setting, and
audience (formal voice or
informal voice), using
appropriate word choice,
grammar, and sentence
structure.
Grade 5
LA 5.3.1.a
LA 4. 3
Speaking and Listening:

Students will develop and
apply appropriate speaking
and listening skills and
for a variety of purposes.
LA 5.3.1.b
pronunciation) for a variety
of purposes and situations,
including interpreting text.
LA 4.3.1

speaking skills and
situations
structure.
Grade 4
LA 4.3.1.a
LA 3.3

LA 4.3.1.b
LA 3.3.1

speaking skills and
situations
structure.
Grade 3
LA 3.3.1.a
LA 2.3

LA 3.3.1.b
LA 2.3.1

speaking skills and
situations
Communicate ideas clearly
in a manner suited to the
purpose and setting, using
proper grammar, and
complete sentences.
Grade 2
LA 2.3.1.a
LA 1.3
LA 1.3.1

LA 2.3.1.b
of purposes and situations.
LA 1.3.1.a

speaking skills and
situations
Communicate ideas clearly
to others within structured
classroom activities and
routines using appropriate
word choice, proper
grammar, and complete
sentences.
Grade 1
LA 1.3.1.b
LA 0.3.1.b
LA 0.3.1.a
LA 0.3.1
LA 0.3
Kindergarten


speaking skills and
situations
structure.
pronunciation, word choice)
and situations, including
interpreting text.
27
Identify the purpose and

credibility of information
being presented in diverse
media and formats.
Updated 9/30/14
Listening: Students will

develop and apply active
listening skills across a
variety of situations.
Demonstrate active and
attentive listening skills
(e.g., eye contact,
nonverbal cues, recalling,
questioning) for multiple
situations and modalities.
media and formats.
LA 5.3.1.e LA 5.3.1.d LA 5.3.1.c

LA 5.3.1.f
This skill is formally

required in Grade 6, but
may be introduced at
earlier levels.
LA 5.3.2
LA 4.3.1.e LA 4.3.1.d LA 4.3.1.c
Ask pertinent questions to

acquire or confirm
information.
Grade 5
LA 5.3.2.a

(e.g., eye contact,
nonverbal cues, recalling,
Utilize appropriate visual

and/or digital tools to
enhance verbal
communication and add
interest.
Convey a perspective with
clear reasoning and
support.
LA 5.3.2.b

LA 4.3.1.f

earlier levels.
LA 4.3.2
LA 3.3.1.e LA 3.3.1.d LA 3.3.1.c

acquire or confirm
information.
Grade 4
LA 4.3.2.a
Ask questions about the

purpose and credibility of
information being
presented in diverse media
and formats.
LA 3.3.1.f
LA 2.3.1.e LA 2.3.1.d LA 2.3.1.c
Develop active and

(e.g., eye contact,
nonverbal cues, recalling)
for multiple situations and
modalities.

enhance verbal
interest.
clear reasoning and
support.
LA 4.3.2.b

develop and demonstrate
active listening skills across
a variety of situations.
LA 3.3.2

earlier levels.
LA 3.3.2.a

discuss the purpose and
media and formats.
LA 2.3.1.f
LA 1.3.1.e LA 1.3.1.d LA 1.3.1.c

LA 1.3.1.f
Develop active and

(e.g., eye contact,
modalities.
LA 2.3.2


acquire or confirm
information.
Grade 3
LA 3.3.2.b

discuss the purpose and
media and formats.

earlier levels.
Convey a personal
perspective with clear
reasons.
LA 2.3.2.a
Develop active and

(e.g., eye contact,
modalities.

acquire or confirm
information.
Grade 2

support verbal
communication.
LA 2.3.2.b
LA 0.3.2.a

LA 1.3.2

earlier levels.
Convey a personal
reasons.
LA 1.3.2.a

acquire or confirm
information.
Grade 1

support verbal
communication.
LA 1.3.2.b
Convey a personal
reasons.
LA 0.3.2.b
LA 0.3.2
LA 0.3.1.f
LA 0.3.1.e LA 0.3.1.d LA 0.3.1.c
Kindergarten

support verbal
communication.

enhance verbal
interest.
clear reasoning and
support.

acquire or confirm
information.

earlier levels.
(e.g., eye contact,
nonverbal cues, taking
notes, recalling,
situations and modalities
media and formats.
28
Apply conversation
strategies to recognize and
consider new information
presented by others in
relationship to one's own
ideas
Listen, ask clarifying
questions, summarize, and
respond to information
being communicated and
consider its contribution to
a topic, text, or issue under
study.
Updated 9/30/14
Demonstrate awareness of
and sensitivity to the
appropriate use of words
(e.g., stereotypes, multiple
meanings of words) in
conversation.
Apply conversation
ideas
explain information being
communicated and
study.
LA 5.3.2.c
LA 5.3.3
LA 5.3.3.a
social etiquette and apply
social cues when
communicating.
LA 5.3.3.b
LA 4.3.2.c
LA 4.3.3
LA 4.3.3.a
Reciprocal Communication:
Students will develop,
apply, and adapt reciprocal
communication skills.
Grade 5
LA 5.3.3.c
conversation.
LA 4.3.3.b
LA 3.3.2.c
LA 3.3.3
LA 3.3.3.a
social cues when
communicating.
Complete a task following

multi-step directions.
LA 5.3.3.d
Apply conversation
ideas
questions, and respond to
information being
communicated about a
topic, text, or issue under
study.
Grade 4
LA 4.3.3.c
(e.g., helpful/hurtful words)
in conversation.
LA 3.3.3.b
classroom etiquette and
recognize social cues when
communicating.

LA 4.3.3.d

information being
study.
Grade 3
LA 3.3.3.c
LA 2.3.2.c
LA 2.3.3
LA 2.3.3.a
LA 2.3.3.b
LA 1.3.2.c
LA 1.3.3
LA 1.3.3.a
LA 1.3.3.b
Apply conversation
strategies to recognize new
information presented by
others in relationship to
one's own ideas.

LA 3.3.3.d

information being
study.
in conversation.
LA 2.3.3.c
Apply conversation
strategies to recognize new
one's own ideas.
Practice appropriate
communicating.
LA 2.3.3.d
LA 0.3.3.c
in conversation.
Grade 2
LA 1.3.3.c
Practice appropriate
communicating.
Grade 1

one/two-step directions.
LA 1.3.3.d
LA 0.3.3.d
LA 0.3.3.b
LA 0.3.3.a
LA 0.3.3
LA 0.3.2.c
Kindergarten

one/two-step directions.

social cues when
communicating.
conversation.
Apply conversation
ideas
communicated and
study.
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Grade 4
Collaboratively converse
with peers and adults on
grade-appropriate topics
and texts, building on
others' ideas to clearly
express one's own views
while respecting diverse
perspectives.
Grade 5
LA 5.3.3.e
Grade 3
perspectives.
LA 4.3.3.e
Grade 2
perspectives.
LA 3.3.3.e
perspectives.
LA 2.3.3.e
Grade 1
LA 1.3.3.e
LA 0.3.3.e
Kindergarten
perspectives.

perspectives.
30
Speaking/Listening 6-12
Demonstrate and adjust

pacing, nonverbal cues,
word choice) for a variety

structure.
word choice, intonation) for
a variety of purposes and
situations, including
interpreting text.
LA 12.3
LA 12.3.1
LA 10.3
LA 8.3
LA 8.3.1
LA 10.3.1
Updated 9/30/14

speaking skills and
situations.
Grades 11-12
LA 12.3.1.a

structure.

LA 12.3.1.b


speaking skills and
situations.
Grades 9-10
LA 10.3.1.a

structure.
LA 8.3.1.a
LA 7.3
LA 7.3.1

speaking skills and
situations.
Grade 8

LA 10.3.1.b


LA 8.3.1.b

structure.
LA 7.3.1.a

speaking skills and
situations.
Grade 7
LA 7.3.1.b
LA 6.3.1.b
LA 6.3.1.a
LA 6.3.1
LA 6.3
Grade 6



speaking skills and
situations.
structure.
word choice, intonation) for
a variety of purposes and
situations, including
interpreting text.
31
Address alternative or
opposing perspectives
when appropriate to the
mode of speaking.

acquire or confirm
information.
Anticipate and address

alternative or opposing
perspectives when
appropriate to the mode of
speaking.
LA 12.3.1.c
LA 8.3.1.c
LA 8.3.1.d
LA 10.3.1.c
Updated 9/30/14

clear reasoning and valid
evidence.
Grades 11-12
LA 12.3.1.e LA 12.3.1.d

acquire or confirm
information.
Select and utilize

appropriate visual and/or
digital tools to enhance
understanding for specific
audiences.
LA 12.3.1.f
mode of speaking.

evidence.
Grades 9-10
LA 10.3.1.e LA 10.3.1.d

acquire or confirm
information.
LA 8.3.1.e
LA 7.3.1.c
LA 7.3.1.d

evidence.
Grade 8
Select and utilize

understanding for specific
audiences.
LA 10.3.1.f
mode of speaking.

enhance verbal
interest.
LA 8.3.1.f

acquire or confirm
information.
LA 7.3.1.e

clear reasoning and
support.
Grade 7
LA 7.3.1.f
LA 6.3.1.f
LA 6.3.1.e
LA 6.3.1.d
LA 6.3.1.c
Grade 6

enhance verbal
interest.

Make strategic use of
understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence for
specific audiences.
evidence.

acquire or confirm
information.
Anticipate and address

alternative or opposing
perspectives when
appropriate to the mode of
speaking.
32

complex multi-step
directions.
Analyze the purpose of

information presented in
diverse media and formats,
evaluate its motives (e.g.,
social, commercial,
political), and determine its
credibility.
complex multi-step
directions.
LA 12.3.2
LA 12.3.2.a
LA 10.3.2
LA 8.3.2
LA 8.3.2.a
LA 10.3.2.a
Updated 9/30/14
Select and utilize active

and attentive listening
skills (e.g., eye contact,
nonverbal cues,
questioning, summarizing)
modalities (e.g.,
small/large group,
presentation, one-to-one,
digital).
Grades 11-12
LA 12.3.2.b

social, commercial,
credibility.

LA 12.3.2.c

Utilize active and attentive

listening skills (e.g., eye
contact, nonverbal cues,
taking notes, summarizing,
Grades 9-10
LA 10.3.2.b

information being
and formats.
LA 8.3.2.b
LA 7.3.2
LA 7.3.2.a

Grade 8

LA 10.3.2.c


LA 8.3.2.c

information being
and formats.
LA 7.3.2.b

Grade 7
LA 7.3.2.c
LA 6.3.2.c
LA 6.3.2.b
LA 6.3.2.a
LA 6.3.2
Grade 6


Select and utilize active
and attentive listening
skills (e.g., eye contact,
nonverbal cues,
questioning, summarizing)
modalities (e.g.,
small/large group,
presentation, one-to-one,
digital).
social, commercial,
credibility.
complex multi-step
directions.
33
Listen, ask probing

questions, and consider
information to generate
new ideas and challenge
assumptions to a topic,
text, or issue under study.
Updated 9/30/14
LA 12.3.3
LA 12.3.3.a
LA 12.3.3.b
LA 10.3.3
LA 10.3.3.a
Apply conversation
strategies to recognize,
consider, and evaluate new
one's own ideas.
Integrate professional
etiquette and social
protocols when
communicating.
(e.g., stereotypes,
connotations, subtleties of
language) in conversation.
LA 12.3.3.c
(e.g., stereotypes,
Grades 11-12
Apply conversation
consider, and justify new
one's own ideas.
LA 12.3.3.d
Listen, ask probing

questions, and interpret
information being
communicated and consider
its contribution to a topic,
LA 10.3.3.b
LA 8.3.3
LA 8.3.3.a
Apply conversation
consider, and explain new
one's own ideas.
Integrate professional
etiquette and social
protocols when
communicating.
LA 10.3.3.c
(e.g., stereotypes,
Grades 9-10
LA 10.3.3.d
Listen, ask probing

questions, and interpret
information being
LA 8.3.3.b
LA 7.3.3
LA 7.3.3.a
LA 7.3.3.b
Apply conversation
one's own ideas.
Apply appropriate social

etiquette and practice
social protocols when
communicating.
LA 8.3.3.c
Listen, ask probing

(e.g., stereotypes,
Grade 8
LA 8.3.3.d
Apply conversation
one's own ideas.

communicating.
LA 7.3.3.c
LA 6.3.3.c
(e.g., stereotypes,
Grade 7
LA 7.3.3.d

communicating.
LA 6.3.3.d
LA 6.3.3.b
LA 6.3.3.a
LA 6.3.3
Grade 6
Listen, ask probing

questions, and consider
information to generate
new ideas and challenge
assumptions to a topic,
34
Grades 9-10
Updated 9/30/14
others' ideas to clearly and
persuasively express one's
own views while respecting
diverse perspectives.
Grades 11-12
LA 12.3.3.e
Grade 8
LA 10.3.3.e
LA 8.3.3.e
Grade 7
LA 7.3.3.e
LA 6.3.3.e
Grade 6

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Multiple Literacies K-5
Updated 9/30/14
Demonstrate ethical use of

information and copyright
guidelines by appropriately
quoting or paraphrasing
from a text and citing the
source using available
resources (e.g., online
citation tools).
Use or decipher multiple
formats of print and digital
text (e.g., cursive,
manuscript, font, graphics,
symbols).
LA 5.4
LA 5.4.1
LA 5.4.1.a
Information Fluency:
Students will evaluate,
create and communicate
information in a variety of
media and formats
(textual, visual, and
digital)
Locate, organize, analyze,
and evaluate information
from print and digital
resources to generate and
answer questions and
create new understandings.
Grade 5
LA 5.1.4.b
LA 4.4
LA 4.4.1
LA 4.4.1.a
LA 3.4
LA 3.4.1
LA 2.4
LA 2.4.1
LA 2.4.1.a
LA 3.4.1.a

symbols).
Multiple Literacies:
Students will apply
information fluency and
practice digital citizenship.
LA 5.4.1.c

text (e.g., manuscript, font,
graphics, symbols).
With guidance,
demonstrate ethical use of
citation tools).
LA 4.1.4.b
With guidance,
citation tools).
media and formats
digital)
Locate, organize, and
evaluate information from
print and digital resources
to generate and answer
questions and create new
understandings.
Grade 4
LA 4.4.1.c

graphics, symbols).
media and formats
digital)
With guidance, locate,
organize, and evaluate
digital resources to
generate and answer
understandings.
Grade 3
Students will apply
LA 3.4.1.b
With guidance,
citation tools).
LA 2.4.1.b
LA 1.4
LA 1.4.1
LA 1.4.1.a
media and formats
digital)
Use provided print and
digital resources to gather
information, answer
questions, and demonstrate
understanding of valid
information (e.g., fiction
vs. nonfiction, real vs. not
real).
Grade 2
Students will apply
LA 3.4.1.c

graphics, symbols).
Students will apply
LA 2.4.1.c
With guidance,
citation tools).
LA 1.4.1.b
media and formats
digital)
With guidance, use
provided print and digital
resources to gather
information, answer
questions, and demonstrate
understanding of valid
information (e.g., fiction
vs. nonfiction, real vs. not
real).
Grade 1
LA 1.4.1.c
LA 0.4.1.c
LA 0.4.1.b
LA 0.4.1.a
LA 0.4.1
LA 0.4
Kindergarten
Students will apply

Students will apply
media and formats
digital)
and evaluate information
from print and digital
resources to generate and
answer questions and
create new understandings.

citation tools).
symbols).
36
Multiple Literacies K-5
Updated 9/30/14
Use appropriate digital

tools (e.g., social media,
online collaborative tools,
apps) to communicate with
others for conveying
information, gathering
opinions, and solving
problems.
LA 5.4.2
LA 5.4.2.a
LA 4.4.2
Practice safe and ethical

behaviors when
communicating and
interacting with others
digitally (e.g., safe
information to share,
appropriate language use,
utilize appropriate sites and
materials, respect diverse
perspectives).
Grade 5
Digital Citizenship:
Students will practice the
norms of appropriate and
responsible technology use.
behaviors when
communicating and
perspectives).
LA 5.4.2.b

problems.
LA 4.4.2.a

behaviors when
communicating and
perspectives).
Grade 4
LA 4.4.2.b
LA 3.4.2
LA 2.4.2

problems.
LA 3.4.2.a

problems.

behaviors when
communicating and
perspectives).
Grade 3
LA 3.4.2.b
Practice safe behaviors

when communicating and
information to share, utilize
appropriate sites and
materials).
Grade 2
LA 2.4.2.a
LA 1.4.2
LA 2.4.2.b

problems.
LA 1.4.2.a
Practice safe behaviors

when communicating and
information to share, utilize
appropriate sites and
materials).
Grade 1
LA 1.4.2.b
LA 0.4.2.b
LA 0.4.2.a
LA 0.4.2
Kindergarten

problems.
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Multiple Literacies 6-12
Updated 9/30/14
LA 12.4
LA 10.4
LA 10.4.1
LA 12.4.1
LA 12.4.1.a

evaluate, and synthesize
digital resources to create
new understandings and
defend conclusions.

citation tools, publication
guidelines).
LA 12.4.1.b

digital resources to create
new understandings and
defend conclusions.
Students will apply
practice digital
citizenship.
information in a variety
of media and formats
digital).

guidelines).

symbols).
LA 12.4.1.c

symbols).
LA 10.4.1.a

guidelines).
Students will apply
practice digital
citizenship.
digital).
Grades 11-12
LA 10.4.1.b
LA 8.4
LA 8.4.1

generate and answer
understandings.
Grades 9-10
LA 10.4.1.c

symbols).
LA 8.4.1.a

guidelines).
Students will apply
practice digital
citizenship.
digital).
LA 8.4.1.b

generate and answer
understandings.
Grade 8
LA 8.4.1.c
LA 7.4
LA 7.4.1
LA 7.4.1.a

symbols).
Students will apply
practice digital
citizenship.
digital).
LA 7.4.1.b

guidelines).
Grade 7
LA 7.4.1.c
LA 6.4.1.a

generate and answer
understandings.
LA 6.4.1.b
Students will apply
practice digital
citizenship.
digital).
LA 6.1.4.c
LA 6.4.1
LA 6.4
Grade 6

symbols).
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Updated 9/30/14
LA 12.4.2

problems.
LA 12.4.2.a

behaviors when
communicating and
perspectives).
Students will practice
the norms of appropriate
and responsible
technology use.
behaviors when
communicating and
perspectives).
LA 12.4.2.b
LA 10.4.2

problems.
LA 10.4.2.a

behaviors when
communicating and
perspectives).
and responsible
technology use.
LA 10.4.2.b
LA 8.4.2

problems.
and responsible
technology use.
LA 8.4.2.a

behaviors when
communicating and
perspectives).
LA 8.4.2.b
LA 7.4.2

problems.
LA 7.4.2.a
LA 6.4.2.a

behaviors when
communicating and
perspectives).
and responsible
technology use.
LA 7.4.2.b
LA 6.4.2
and responsible
technology use.
LA 6.4.2.b
Multiple Literacies 6-12

problems.
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Reading K-5

2014 Nebraska College- and Career-Ready ELA Standards

Mastered in Kindergarten and

Mastered in Grade 1 and

LA 4.1.1.d LA 4.1.1.cLA 4.1.1.bLA 4.1.1.a LA 4.1.1

Mastered in Grade 1 and

Mastered in Grade 1 and

LA 3.1.1.d LA 3.1.1.cLA 3.1.1.bLA 3.1.1.a LA 3.1.1

Approved by the Nebraska State Board of Education 9/5/14

Mastered in Grade 1 and

Mastered in Kindergarten and

Mastered in Grade 1 and

Mastered in Kindergarten and

LA 2.1.1.d LA 2.1.1.cLA 2.1.1.bLA 2.1.1.a LA 2.1.1

Identify parts of a book (e.g., title

Mastered in Grade 1 and

Mastered in Grade 1 and

Reading: Students will

Identify punctuation (e.g., period,

Mastered in Grade 1 and

Reading: Students will

Demonstrate voice to print

Identify variations in text (e.g., font,

Reading: Students will

Explain that the purpose of

Concepts of Print: Students will

Reading: Students will learn and

Identify parts of a book

LA 1.1.1.d LA 1.1.1.cLA 1.1.1.bLA 1.1.1.a LA 1.1.1

Identify punctuation (e.g.,

Identify variations in text

LA 0.1.1.d LA 0.1.1.cLA 0.1.1.bLA 0.1.1.a LA 0.1.1

Reading: Students will

Reading: Students will

2014 Nebraska College- and Career-Ready ELA Standards

Word Analysis: Students will use

Word Analysis: Students

Mastered in Grade 1 and

LA 5.1.2.e LA 5.1.2.d LA 5.1.2.c LA 5.1.2.b

Approved by the Nebraska State Board of Education 9/5/14

Mastered in Grade 1 and

Mastered in Kindergarten and

Mastered in Grade 1 and

LA 4.1.2.e LA 4.1.2.d LA 4.1.2.c LA 4.1.2.b

Mastered in Kindergarten and

LA 3.1.2.e LA 3.1.2.d LA 3.1.2.c LA 3.1.2.b

Mastered in Kindergarten and

Mastered in Grade 1 and

Mastered in Grade 1 and

Word Analysis: Students

Mastered in Kindergarten and

Mastered in Grade 1 and

Blend and segment spoken

Blend, segment and manipulate

LA 2.1.2.e LA 2.1.2.d LA 2.1.2.c LA 2.1.2.b

Identify, blend and

Phonological Awareness: Students

Identify and produce oral

LA 1.1.2.e LA 1.1.2.d LA 1.1.2.c LA 1.1.2.b

Blend and segment

LA 0.1.2.e LA 0.1.2.d LA 0.1.2.c LA 0.1.2.b

Mastered in Grade 1 and

2014 Nebraska College- and Career-Ready ELA Standards