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01
Analyze How Text Parts Contribute
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02
Determine Author's Point of View
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03
Determine Figurative and Technical Word Meanings
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04
Compare Authors' Presentations of Events
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05
Integrate Information From Different Media
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06
Trace and Evaluate Arguments
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07
Analyze How Ideas Are Developed
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08
Cite Textual Evidence/Draw Inferences (Text)
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09
Determine Central Idea and Summarize
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10
Read Grade-Level Literary Nonfiction
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11
Analyze How Parts Develop Theme
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12
Analyze Word Choice Impact on Meaning
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13
Author's Development of Point of View
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14
Compare Reading to Audio/Visual Versions
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15
Compare Texts in Different Genres
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16
Cite Textual Evidence/Draw Inferences (Literature)
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17
Describe Plot Development and Character Response
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18
Determine Theme and Summarize
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19
Read Grade-Level Literature
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20
Come to Discussions Prepared
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21
Follow Discussion Rules and Set Goals
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22
Pose Questions and Elaborate on Topic
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23
Review Ideas and Show Multiple Perspectives
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24
Delineate Speaker's Argument and Claims
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25
Interpret Information From Diverse Media
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26
Adapt Speech to Context and Task
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27
Include Multimedia Components in Presentations
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28
Present Claims and Findings Logically
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29
Maintain Consistency in Style and Tone
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30
Vary Sentence Patterns for Effect
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31
Spell Correctly
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32
Use Punctuation for Nonrestrictive Elements
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33
Distinguish Connotations of Similar Words
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34
Interpret Figures of Speech
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35
Use Word Relationships to Understand Meaning
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36
Correct Shifts in Pronoun Number
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37
Correct Vague Pronouns
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38
Recognize Variations From Standard English
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39
Use Intensive Pronouns
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40
Use Proper Pronoun Case
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41
Consult Reference Materials for Word Meanings
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42
Use Context Clues for Word Meanings
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43
Use Greek and Latin Roots
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44
Verify Word Meanings
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45
Use Grade-Appropriate Academic Vocabulary
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46
Apply Reading Standards to Literary Nonfiction
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47
Apply Reading Standards to Literature
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48
Develop Writing Through Planning and Revising
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49
Produce Clear and Coherent Writing
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50
Use Technology to Publish Writing
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51
Write Routinely Over Extended Time Frames
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52
Conduct Short Research Projects
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53
Gather and Assess Information From Sources
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54
Clarify Relationships Among Claims and Reasons
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55
Establish/Maintain a Formal Argument Style
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56
Introduce and Organize Claims
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57
Provide Concluding Statement for Argument
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58
Support Claims With Reasons and Evidence
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59
Develop Topic With Relevant Information
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60
Establish/Maintain a Formal Explanatory Style
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61
Introduce and Organize Topic
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62
Provide Concluding Statement
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63
Use Precise Language and Vocabulary
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64
Use Transitions to Clarify Relationships
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65
Engage Reader and Establish Context
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66
Provide Conclusion for Narrative
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67
Use Narrative Techniques
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68
Use Precise and Sensory Language
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69
Use Transitions to Signal Shifts
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70
Analyze Author's Point of View
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71
Analyze Text Structure and Organization
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72
Analyze Word Choice Impact on Meaning
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73
Analyze How Authors Shape Presentations
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74
Compare Text to Multimedia Versions
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75
Trace and Evaluate Arguments
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76
Analyze Interactions Between Individuals, Events, Ideas
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77
Cite Multiple Pieces of Textual Evidence
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78
Determine and Analyze Central Ideas
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79
Read Grade-Level Literary Nonfiction
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80
Analyze Development of Points of View
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81
Analyze How Form Contributes to Meaning
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82
Analyze Impact of Sound Devices
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83
Compare Fictional and Historical Accounts
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84
Compare Text to Filmed/Staged Versions
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85
Analyze How Story Elements Interact
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86
Cite Multiple Pieces of Literary Evidence
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87
Determine and Analyze Theme
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88
Read Grade-Level Literature
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89
Acknowledge New Information and Modify Views
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90
Come to Discussions Prepared
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91
Follow Discussion Rules and Track Progress
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92
Pose Questions and Respond Relevantly
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93
Analyze Ideas in Diverse Media
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94
Evaluate Speaker's Argument and Evidence
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95
Adapt Speech to Context and Task
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96
Include Multimedia to Clarify Claims
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97
Present Claims Emphasizing Salient Points
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98
Choose Precise and Concise Language
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99
Spell Correctly
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100
Use Commas With Coordinate Adjectives
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101
Distinguish Connotations of Similar Words
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102
Interpret Figures of Speech and Allusions
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103
Use Word Relationships to Understand Meaning
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104
Choose Sentence Types to Signal Relationships
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105
Correct Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
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106
Explain Functions of Phrases and Clauses
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107
Consult Reference Materials for Word Meanings
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108
Use Context Clues for Word Meanings
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109
Use Greek and Latin Roots
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110
Verify Word Meanings
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111
Use Grade-Appropriate Academic Vocabulary
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112
Apply Reading Standards to Literary Nonfiction
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113
Apply Reading Standards to Literature
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114
Develop Writing Through Planning and Revising
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115
Produce Clear and Coherent Writing
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116
Use Technology to Publish and Cite
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117
Write Routinely Over Extended Time Frames
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118
Conduct Research and Generate Questions
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119
Gather Information and Assess Credibility
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120
Create Cohesion Among Claims and Evidence
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121
Establish/Maintain a Formal Argument Style
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122
Introduce and Acknowledge Opposing Claims
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123
Provide Concluding Statement for Argument
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124
Support Claims With Logical Reasoning
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125
Develop Topic With Relevant Information
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126
Establish/Maintain a Formal Explanatory Style
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127
Introduce and Organize Topic
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128
Provide Concluding Statement
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129
Use Precise Language and Vocabulary
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130
Use Transitions to Create Cohesion
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131
Engage Reader and Establish Context
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132
Provide Reflective Conclusion
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133
Use Narrative Techniques
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134
Use Precise Language to Capture Action
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135
Use Transitions to Signal Shifts
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136
Follow Multistep Procedures in Technical Texts
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137
Analyze Author's Response to Conflicting Evidence
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138
Analyze Paragraph Structure
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139
Analyze Word Choice and Textual Allusions
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140
Analyze Conflicting Information in Texts
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141
Evaluate Advantages of Different Mediums
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142
Evaluate Arguments and Recognize Irrelevant Evidence
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143
Analyze Connections and Distinctions
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144
Cite Strongest Textual Evidence
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145
Determine and Analyze Central Idea
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146
Read Grade-Level Literary Nonfiction
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147
Analyze Effects of Dramatic Irony
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148
Analyze Word Choice and Literary Allusions
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149
Compare Structure of Multiple Texts
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150
Analyze Filmed Productions' Fidelity to Text
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151
Analyze Modern Fiction Drawing on Myths
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152
Analyze How Dialogue Propels Action
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153
Cite Strongest Literary Evidence
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154
Determine and Analyze Theme
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155
Read Grade-Level Literature
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156
Come to Discussions Prepared
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157
Connect Ideas of Multiple Speakers
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158
Follow Discussion Rules and Make Decisions
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159
Qualify Views Based on Evidence
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160
Analyze Purpose and Motives in Media
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161
Evaluate Speaker's Argument and Evidence
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162
Adapt Speech to Context and Task
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163
Integrate Multimedia Into Presentations
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164
Present Claims With Sound Reasoning
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165
Use Verb Forms for Effect
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166
Distinguish Connotations of Similar Words
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167
Interpret Verbal Irony and Puns
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168
Use Word Relationships to Understand Meaning
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169
Correct Shifts in Verb Voice/Mood
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170
Explain Functions of Verbals
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171
Form Active and Passive Voice
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172
Form and Use Verb Moods
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173
Spell Correctly
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174
Use Ellipsis for Omissions
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175
Use Punctuation for Pauses
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Consult Reference Materials for Word Meanings
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Use Context Clues for Word Meanings
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178
Use Greek and Latin Roots
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179
Verify Word Meanings
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180
Use Grade-Appropriate Academic Vocabulary
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181
Apply Reading Standards to Literary Nonfiction
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182
Apply Reading Standards to Literature
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183
Develop Writing Through Planning and Revising
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184
Produce Clear and Coherent Writing
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185
Use Technology to Publish Writing
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186
Write Routinely Over Extended Time Frames
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187
Conduct Research and Generate Questions
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188
Gather Information and Assess Credibility
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189
Create Cohesion Among Claims and Counterclaims
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190
Establish/Maintain a Formal Argument Style
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191
Introduce and Distinguish Claims
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192
Provide Concluding Statement for Argument
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193
Support Claims With Logical Reasoning
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194
Develop Topic With Well-Chosen Information
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195
Establish/Maintain a Formal Explanatory Style
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196
Introduce and Organize Topic
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Provide Concluding Statement
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198
Use Precise Language and Vocabulary
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199
Use Varied Transitions for Cohesion
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200
Engage Reader and Establish Context
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201
Provide Reflective Conclusion
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202
Use Narrative Techniques Including Reflection
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203
Use Precise Language to Capture Action
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204
Use Transitions to Convey Sequence
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