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Assessing What to Work on, Choosing Goals, and Taking Data

b. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and
disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and
make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.

2. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
3. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
based on grades 9-10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
4. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in
word meanings.
Eleventh and Twelfth Grade

1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues,
building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

a. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current
discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion;
and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
b. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and
disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and
make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
2. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.

3. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
based on grades 11-12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

4. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in
word meanings.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

A small handful of states have not adopted the common core, Texas being one of them. While the
requirements per grade level are largely identical, the order and focus of each area vary a bit. We

have included Texas’ TEKS related to communication for those of you working in the Lone Star
State.

Pre-Kindergarten – Articulation

I.C.3. Child shows competence in initiating social interactions.

I.C.4. Child increasingly interacts and communicates with peers to initiate pretend play
scenarios that share a common plan and goal.

II.C.1. Child’s speech is understood by both the teacher and other adults in the school.

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