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Grade 9
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GRAMMAR EXPLORER, BOOK 3,
BY AMY COOPER/ SAMUELA ECKSTUT-DIDIER, © 2015,
ISBN: 9781111351113
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Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts | 9th Grade
Standard 1: Speaking and Listening
Students will speak and listen effectively in a variety of situations including, but
not limited to, responses to reading and writing.
Reading
Students will develop and apply effective communication skills through
speaking and active listening.
9.1.R.1 Students will actively listen and speak clearly using appropriate 4-5, 8-13, 16-19, 23-25, 27, 32-33, 37-42, 48-49, 53-57, 59, 64-65, 68-72, 75-
discussion rules with control of verbal and nonverbal cues. 77, 78-79, 83-85, 87, 92-93, 97-102, 105-108, 111, 116-117, 121-125, 128-133,
135-137, 139, 144-145, 148-153, 157-162, 166-169, 171, 176-177, 181-185,
188-192, 196-199, 203, 208-209, 214-217, 223-228, 231, 236-237, 241-247,
250-255, 258-260, 263, 268-269, 272-276, 279-283, 286-289, 291, 296-297,
304-309, 314-319, 323-326, 329, 334-335, 340-344, 345-346, 349-351, 353,
358-359, 363-367, 370-378, 381-384, 387, 392-393, 398-404, 409-413, 416-
418, 421, 426-427, 433-437, 442-445, 449

9.1.R.2 Students will actively listen and interpret a speaker’s messages (both
verbal and nonverbal) and ask questions to clarify the speaker’s purpose and
perspective.
4-5, 8-13, 16-19, 23-25, 27, 32-33, 37-42, 48-49, 53-57, 59, 64-65, 68-72, 75-
77, 78-79, 83-85, 87, 92-93, 97-102, 105-108, 111, 116-117, 121-125, 128-133,
135-137, 139, 144-145, 148-153, 157-162, 166-169, 171, 176-177, 181-185,
188-192, 196-199, 203, 208-209, 214-217, 223-228, 231, 236-237, 241-247,
250-255, 258-260, 263, 268-269, 272-276, 279-283, 286-289, 291, 296-297,
304-309, 314-319, 323-326, 329, 334-335, 340-344, 345-346, 349-351, 353,
358-359, 363-367, 370-378, 381-384, 387, 392-393, 398-404, 409-413, 416-
418, 421, 426-427, 433-437, 442-445, 449

9.1.R.3 Students will engage in collaborative discussions about appropriate
topics and texts, expressing their own ideas clearly while building on the ideas
of others in pairs, diverse groups, and whole class settings.
4-5, 8-13, 16-19, 23-25, 27, 32-33, 37-42, 48-49, 53-57, 59, 64-65, 68-72, 75-
77, 78-79, 83-85, 87, 92-93, 97-102, 105-108, 111, 116-117, 121-125, 128-133,
135-137, 139, 144-145, 148-153, 157-162, 166-169, 171, 176-177, 181-185,
188-192, 196-199, 203, 208-209, 214-217, 223-228, 231, 236-237, 241-247,
250-255, 258-260, 263, 268-269, 272-276, 279-283, 286-289, 291, 296-297,
304-309, 314-319, 323-326, 329, 334-335, 340-344, 345-346, 349-351, 353,
358-359, 363-367, 370-378, 381-384, 387, 392-393, 398-404, 409-413, 416-
418, 421, 426-427, 433-437, 442-445, 449

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ISBN: 9781111351113
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Writing
Students will develop and apply effective communication skills through
speaking and active listening to create individual and group projects and
presentations.
9.1.W.1 Students will give formal and informal presentations in a group or 28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
individually, providing textual and visual evidence to support a main idea. 292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451
9.1.W.2 Students will work effectively and respectfully within diverse groups, 11, 17, 25, 28-29, 40, 56-57, 60-61, 70, 77, 85, 88-89, 100, 108, 112-113, 123,
show willingness to make necessary compromises to accomplish a goal, share 130, 137, 140-141, 151, 160, 169, 172-173, 183, 190, 199, 204-205, 215, 228,
responsibility for collaborative work, and value individual contributions made by 232-233, 245, 253, 260, 264-265, 274, 281, 289, 292-293, 307, 317, 326, 330-
each group member. 331, 344, 351, 354-355, 365, 376, 384, 388-389, 402, 411, 418, 422-423, 435,
445, 450-451
Standard 2: Reading and Writing Process
Students will use a variety of recursive reading and writing processes.
Reading
Students will read and comprehend increasingly complex literary and
informational texts.
9.2.R.1 Students will summarize, paraphrase, and generalize ideas, while 26-29, 58-61, 86-89, 109-113, 138-141, 170-173, 200-205, 229-233, 261-265,
maintaining meaning and a logical sequence of events, within and between 290-293, 327-331, 352-355, 385-389, 419-423, 446-451
texts.
9.2.R.2 Students will analyze details in literary and nonfiction/informational texts 26-29, 58-61, 86-89, 109-113, 138-141, 170-173, 200-205, 229-233, 261-265,
to evaluate patterns of genres. 290-293, 327-331, 352-355, 385-389, 419-423, 446-451
9.2.R.3 Students will synthesize main ideas with supporting details in texts. 26-29, 58-61, 86-89, 109-113, 138-141, 170-173, 200-205, 229-233, 261-265,
290-293, 327-331, 352-355, 385-389, 419-423, 446-451

Writing
Students will develop and strengthen writing by engaging in a recursive process
that includes prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
9.2.W.1 Students will apply components of a recursive writing process for
multiple purposes to create a focused, organized, and coherent piece of writing.
9.2.W.2 Students will plan (e.g., outline) and prewrite a first draft as necessary.
9.2.W.3 Students will develop drafts by choosing an organizational structure
(e.g., description, compare/contrast, sequential, problem/solution, cause/effect,
etc.) and building on ideas in multi-paragraph essays.
28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451
28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451
28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451

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9.2.W.4 Students will edit and revise multiple drafts for organization, transitions 28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
to improve coherence and meaning, sentence variety, and use of consistent 292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451
tone and point of view.
9.2.W.5 Students will use resources to find correct spellings of words (e.g., 28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
word wall, vocabulary notebook, print and electronic dictionaries, and 292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451
spellcheck).
Standard 3: Critical Reading and Writing
Students will apply critical thinking skills to reading and writing.
Reading
Students will comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and respond to a variety of
complex texts of all literary and informational genres from a variety of historical,
cultural, ethnic, and global perspectives.
9.3.R.1 Students will analyze works written on the same topic and compare the 26-29, 58-61, 86-89, 109-113, 138-141, 170-173, 200-205, 229-233, 261-265,
methods the authors use to achieve similar or different purposes and include 290-293, 327-331, 352-355, 385-389, 419-423, 446-451
support using textual evidence.
9.3.R.2 Students will evaluate points of view and perspectives in more than one 26-29, 58-61, 86-89, 109-113, 138-141, 170-173, 200-205, 229-233, 261-265,
grade-level literary and/or informational text and explain how multiple points of 290-293, 327-331, 352-355, 385-389, 419-423, 446-451
view contribute to the meaning of a work.
9.3.R.3 Students will analyze how authors use key literary elements to
contribute to meaning and interpret how themes are connected across texts:
setting This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
plot This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
characters (i.e., protagonist, antagonist) This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
character development This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
theme This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
conflict (i.e., internal and external) This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
archetypes This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
9.3.R.4 Students will evaluate literary devices to support interpretations of texts,
including comparisons across texts:
simile This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
metaphor This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
personification This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
onomatopoeia This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
hyperbole This objective is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
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imagery
tone
symbolism
irony
9.3.R.5 Students will evaluate textual evidence to determine whether a claim is
substantiated or unsubstantiated.
9.3.R.6 Students will comparatively analyze the structures of texts (e.g.,
compare/contrast, problem/solution, cause/effect,
claims/counterclaims/evidence) and content by inferring connections among
multiple texts and providing textual evidence to support their inferences.
9.3.R.7 Students will make connections (e.g., thematic links, literary analysis)
between and across multiple texts and provide textual evidence to support their
inferences.
Writing
Students will write for varied purposes and audiences in all modes, using fully
developed ideas, strong organization, well-chosen words, fluent sentences, and
appropriate voice.
9.3.W.1 NARRATIVE - Grade Level Focus
Students will write nonfiction narratives (e.g., memoirs, personal essays).
9.3.W.2 INFORMATIVE - Grade Level Focus
Students will compose essays and reports to objectively introduce and develop
topics, incorporating evidence (e.g., specific facts, examples, details, data) and
maintaining an organized structure and a formal style.
9.3.W.3 Students will elaborate on ideas by using logical reasoning and
illustrative examples to connect evidences to claim(s).
9.3.W.4 ARGUMENT
Students will introduce claims, recognize and distinguish from alternate or
opposing claims, and organize reasons and evidences, using credible sources.
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11, 17, 25, 28-29, 40, 56-57, 60-61, 70, 77, 85, 88-89, 100, 108, 112-113, 123,
130, 137, 140-141, 151, 160, 169, 172-173, 183, 190, 199, 204-205, 215, 228,
232-233, 245, 253, 260, 264-265, 274, 281, 289, 292-293, 307, 317, 326, 330-
331, 344, 351, 354-355, 365, 376, 384, 388-389, 402, 411, 418, 422-423, 435,
445, 450-451
11, 17, 25, 28-29, 40, 56-57, 60-61, 70, 77, 85, 88-89, 100, 108, 112-113, 123,
130, 137, 140-141, 151, 160, 169, 172-173, 183, 190, 199, 204-205, 215, 228,
232-233, 245, 253, 260, 264-265, 274, 281, 289, 292-293, 307, 317, 326, 330-
331, 344, 351, 354-355, 365, 376, 384, 388-389, 402, 411, 418, 422-423, 435,
445, 450-451
11, 17, 25, 28-29, 40, 56-57, 60-61, 70, 77, 85, 88-89, 100, 108, 112-113, 123,
130, 137, 140-141, 151, 160, 169, 172-173, 183, 190, 199, 204-205, 215, 228,
232-233, 245, 253, 260, 264-265, 274, 281, 289, 292-293, 307, 317, 326, 330-
331, 344, 351, 354-355, 365, 376, 384, 388-389, 402, 411, 418, 422-423, 435,
445, 450-451
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ISBN: 9781111351113
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9.3.W.5 Students will show relationships among the claim, reasons, and This standard is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
evidence and include a conclusion that follows logically from the information
presented and supports the argument.
9.3.W.6 Students will blend multiple modes of writing to produce effective This standard is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
argumentative essays.

Standard 4: Vocabulary
Students will expand their working vocabularies to effectively communicate and
understand texts.
Reading
Students will expand academic, domain-appropriate, grade-level vocabularies
through reading, word study, and class discussion.
9.4.R.1 Students will increase knowledge of academic, domain-appropriate, 4-5, 12-13, 18-19, 32-33, 41-42, 48-49, 64-65, 71-72, 78-79, 92-93, 101-102,
grade-level vocabulary to infer meaning of grade-level text. 116-117, 124-125, 131-133, 144-145, 152-153, 161-162, 176-177, 184-185,
191-192, 208-209, 216-217, 236-237, 246-247, 254-255, 268-269, 275-276,
282-283, 296-297, 308-309, 318-319, 334-335, 345-346, 358-359, 366-367,
377-378, 392-393, 403-404, 412-413, 426-427, 436-437

9.4.R.2 Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes, Greek and Latin roots,
stems) to define and determine the meaning of increasingly complex words.
6-8, 14-16, 20-22, 34-37, 43-45, 45-47, 50-53, 66-68, 73-75, 80-82, 94-96, 103-
104, 118-121, 126-128, 133-134, 146-148, 154-157, 163-166, 178-180, 186-
188, 193-196, 210-214, 218-223, 238-240, 248-250, 256-257, 270-271, 277-
278, 284-285, 298-303, 320-313, 320-323, 336-340, 347-349, 360-363, 368-
369, 379-381, 394-397, 405-408, 414-416, 428-432, 438-442

9.4.R.3 Students will use context clues to determine or clarify the meaning of
words or distinguish among multiple-meaning words.
9.4.R.4 Students will analyze the relationships among words with multiple
meanings and recognize the connotation and denotation of words.
4-5, 12-13, 18-19, 32-33, 41-42, 48-49, 64-65, 71-72, 78-79, 92-93, 101-102,
116-117, 124-125, 131-133, 144-145, 152-153, 161-162, 176-177, 184-185,
191-192, 208-209, 216-217, 236-237, 246-247, 254-255, 268-269, 275-276,
282-283, 296-297, 308-309, 318-319, 334-335, 345-346, 358-359, 366-367,
377-378, 392-393, 403-404, 412-413, 426-427, 436-437
6-8, 14-16, 20-22, 34-37, 43-45, 45-47, 50-53, 66-68, 73-75, 80-82, 94-96, 103-
104, 118-121, 126-128, 133-134, 146-148, 154-157, 163-166, 178-180, 186-
188, 193-196, 210-214, 218-223, 238-240, 248-250, 256-257, 270-271, 277-
278, 284-285, 298-303, 320-313, 320-323, 336-340, 347-349, 360-363, 368-
369, 379-381, 394-397, 405-408, 414-416, 428-432, 438-442

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ISBN: 9781111351113
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9.4.R.5 Students will use a dictionary, glossary, or a thesaurus (print and/or
electronic) to determine or clarify the meanings, syllabication, pronunciation,
synonyms, parts of speech, and etymology of words or phrases.
Writing
Students will apply knowledge of vocabularies to communicate by using
descriptive, academic, and domain-appropriate abstract and concrete words in
their writing.
9.4.W.1 Students will use domain-appropriate vocabulary to communicate
complex ideas in writing clearly.
9.4.W.2 Students will select appropriate language to create a specific effect
according to purpose in writing.
Standard 5: Language
Students will apply knowledge of grammar and rhetorical style to reading and
writing.
Reading
Students will apply knowledge of grammar and rhetorical style to analyze and
evaluate a variety of texts.
9.5.R.1 Students will examine the function of parallel structures, various types
of phrases, and clauses to convey specific meanings.
9.5.R.2 Students will recognize the use of active and passive voice.
9.5.R.3 Students will recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
9.5.R.4 Students will recognize the subject and verb agreement, and correct as
necessary.
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6-8, 14-16, 20-22, 34-37, 43-45, 45-47, 50-53, 66-68, 73-75, 80-82, 94-96, 103-
104, 118-121, 126-128, 133-134, 146-148, 154-157, 163-166, 178-180, 186-
188, 193-196, 210-214, 218-223, 238-240, 248-250, 256-257, 270-271, 277-
278, 284-285, 298-303, 320-313, 320-323, 336-340, 347-349, 360-363, 368-
369, 379-381, 394-397, 405-408, 414-416, 428-432, 438-442
28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451
28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451
G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, 21-22, 36, 73-74, 88, 298, 300, 302, 305, 310, 320, 322,
330, 336-337, 339, 347-348, 354, 360, 362, 368, 379, 389, 394-397, 405, 408,
422, 440
G1, G3, 238-240, 249
6-8, 14-16, 20-22, 34-37, 43-45, 45-47, 50-53, 66-68, 73-75, 80-82, 94-96, 103-
104, 118-121, 126-128, 133-134, 146-148, 154-157, 163-166, 178-180, 186-
188, 193-196, 210-214, 218-223, 238-240, 248-250, 256-257, 270-271, 277-
278, 284-285, 298-303, 320-313, 320-323, 336-340, 347-349, 360-363, 368-
369, 379-381, 394-397, 405-408, 414-416, 428-432, 438-442
6-8, 14-16, 20-22, 34-37, 43-45, 45-47, 50-53, 66-68, 73-75, 80-82, 94-96, 103-
104, 118-121, 126-128, 133-134, 146-148, 154-157, 163-166, 178-180, 186-
188, 193-196, 210-214, 218-223, 238-240, 248-250, 256-257, 270-271, 277-
278, 284-285, 298-303, 320-313, 320-323, 336-340, 347-349, 360-363, 368-
369, 379-381, 394-397, 405-408, 414-416, 428-432, 438-442
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Writing
Students will demonstrate command of Standard English grammar, mechanics,
and usage through writing and other modes of communication.
9.5.W.1 Students will write using correct mechanics with a focus on punctuation
marks as needed.
9.5.W.2 Students will compose simple, compound, complex, and compound-
complex sentences and questions to signal differing relationships among ideas.
9.5.W.3 Students will use parallel structure.
G1, G2, G3, G4, 73, 113, 173, 205, 320, 347, 362, 368, 379, 405, 428, 441,
451
G4, 6-11, 14-17, 20-25, 34-40, 43-45, 45-47, 50-57, 66-70, 73-77, 80-85, 94-
100, 103-108, 118-123, 126-130, 133-137, 146-151, 154-160, 163-169, 178-
183, 186-190, 193-199, 210-215, 218-228, 238-245, 248-253, 256-260, 270-
274, 277-281, 284-289, 298-307, 320-317, 320-326, 336-344, 347-351, 360-
365, 368-376, 379-384, 394-402,, 405-411, 414-418, 428-435, 438-445
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9.5.W.4 Students will use various types of phrases (e.g., appositive, adjectival, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, 21-22, 36, 73-74, 88, 298, 300, 302, 305, 310, 320, 322,
adverbial, participial, prepositional) and clauses (e.g., independent, dependent, 330, 336-337, 339, 347-348, 354, 360, 362, 368, 379, 389, 394-397, 405, 408,
adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or 422, 440
presentations.
Standard 6: Research
Students will engage in inquiry to acquire, refine, and share knowledge.
Reading
Students will comprehend, evaluate, and synthesize resources to acquire and
refine knowledge.
9.6.R.1 Students will use their own viable research questions and well- 28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
developed thesis statements to find information about a specific topic. 292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451
9.6.R.2 Students will follow ethical and legal guidelines for finding and recording This standard is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
information from a variety of primary and secondary sources (e.g., print and
digital).
9.6.R.3 Students will evaluate the relevance, reliability, and validity of the This standard is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
information gathered.
Writing
Students will summarize and paraphrase, integrate evidence, and cite sources
to create reports, projects, papers, texts, and presentations for multiple
purposes.
9.6.W.1 Students will write research papers and/or texts independently over 28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
extended periods of time (e.g., time for research, reflection, and revision) and 292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451
for shorter timeframes (e.g., a single sitting or a day or two).
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9.6.W.2 Students will refine and formulate a viable research question, integrate 28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
findings from sources, and clearly use a well-developed thesis statement. 292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451

9.6.W.3 Students will quote, paraphrase, and summarize findings following an This standard is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
appropriate citation style (e.g., MLA, APA, etc.) and avoiding plagiarism.

9.6.W.4 Students will summarize and present information in a report. 28-29, 60-61, 88-89, 112-113, 140-141, 172-173, 204-205, 232-233, 264-265,
292-293, 330-331, 354-355, 388-389, 422-423, 450-451

Standard 7: Multimodal Literacies

Students will acquire, refine, and share knowledge through a variety of written,
oral, visual, digital, non-verbal, and interactive texts.
Reading
Students will evaluate written, oral, visual, and digital texts in order to draw
conclusions and analyze arguments.
9.7.R.1 Students will analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of techniques used 8-11, 16-17, 23-25, 37-40, 53-57, 68-70, 75-77, 83-85, 97-100, 105-108, 121-
in a variety of written, oral, visual, digital, non-verbal, and interactive texts with a 123, 128-130, 135-137, 148-151, 157-160, 166-169, 181-183, 188-190, 196-
focus on persuasion and argument to generate and answer literal, interpretive, 199, 214-215, 223-228, 241-245, 250-253, 258-260, 272-274, 279-281, 286-
and applied questions to create new understandings. 289, 304-307, 314-317, 323-326, 340-344, 349-351, 363-365, 370-376, 381-
384, 398-402, 409-411, 416-418, 433-435, 442-445

9.7.R.2 Students will analyze the impact of selected media and formats on This standard is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
meaning.

Writing
Students will create multimodal texts to communicate knowledge and develop
arguments.
9.7.W.1 Students will create a variety of multimodal content to engage specific This standard is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
audiences.

9.7.W.2 Students will create engaging visual and/or multimedia presentations, This standard is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
using a variety of media forms to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning,
and evidence for diverse audiences.
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Standard 8: Independent Reading and Writing
Students will read and write for a variety of purposes including, but not limited
to, academic and personal.
Reading
Students will read independently for a variety of purposes and for extended
periods of time. Students will select appropriate texts for specific purposes.
9.8.R Students will select appropriate texts for specific purposes and read This standard is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
independently for extended periods of time.
Writing
Students will write independently for extended periods of time. Students will
vary their modes of expression to suit audience and task.
9.8.W Students will write independently over extended periods of time (e.g., This standard is not directly addressed at this level of Grammar Explorer.
time for research, reflection, and revision) and for shorter timeframes (e.g., a
single sitting or a day or two), vary their modes of expression to suit audience
and task, and/or draw appropriate conclusions.

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