English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 11-12
Strand - Reading in History and Social Science
Cluster - Key Ideas and Details
[RCA-H.11-12.1] - Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole.
- Evidence
Empirical data or other sources of support (e.g., mathematical proofs) for a claim; may be selected, presented, and evaluated differently by different audiences and in different subject areas according to the norms of disciplinary literacy. See Text Types and Purposes for Argument. - Massachusetts Anchor Standards for Reading
[W.11-12.9] -
Draw evidence form literary or informational texts to support written analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research, applying one or more grades 11-12 standards for Reading Literature or Reading Informational Text as needed.
[SLCA.11-12.1.a] -
Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas. (See grades 11-12 Reading Literature Standard 1 and Reading Informational Text Standard 1 for specific expectations regarding use of textual evidence.)