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English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 11-12

Strand - Reading Informational Text

Cluster - Key Ideas and Details

[RI.11-12.1] - Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what a text states explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

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  • Analysis (Analyze)
    In general, a careful examination of the parts of a whole and their relationships to one another; in language arts, a study of how words, sentences, paragraphs, stanzas, or sections of a text affect its meaning.
  • 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.
  • Inference
    Conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.
  • Massachusetts Anchor Standards for Reading

Predecessor Standards:

  • RI.9-10.1
    Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Successor Standards:

No Successor Standards found.

Same Level Standards:

  • SL.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 the use of textual evidence.)