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English // Reading Comprehension

Describe the overall structure of an informational text (chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) and explain how the author's chosen structure…

English // Reading Comprehension

Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes, topics, and story patterns (e.g., good vs evil, quest narratives, trickster tales) in stories, myths, and…

English // Reading Comprehension

Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably, combining and comparing what each source…

English // Reading Comprehension

Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in an informational text, including what happened and why, by citing specific textual evidence about causes…

English // Reading Comprehension

Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively in informational texts (e.g., charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, animations) and explain…

English // Reading Comprehension

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in literary texts, including understanding references to mythology and cultural allusions (e.g., Herculean…

English // Reading Comprehension

Compare and contrast a firsthand account (autobiography, diary, letter) with a secondhand account (biography, textbook, news report) of the same event or topic…

English // Reading Comprehension

Explain how an author of an informational text uses reasons and evidence to support particular points, evaluating whether the reasoning is sound and the…

English // Reading Comprehension

Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific…

English // Reading Comprehension

Provide reasoned justifications for views about texts, supporting interpretations and opinions with evidence and logical arguments

English // Reading Comprehension

Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or solve a problem efficiently

English // Reading Comprehension

Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details about how characters interact, settings…

English // Reading Comprehension

Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described, recognising the difference between limited and omniscient narration…

English // Reading Comprehension

Make comparisons within and across books, identifying similarities and differences in themes, characters, settings, and authorial choices across multiple texts

English // Reading Comprehension

Quote accurately from literary and informational texts when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences, using quotation marks and…

English // Reading Comprehension

Determine two or more main ideas of an informational text and explain how they are supported by key details, then summarise the text without personal opinions

English // Reading Comprehension

Compare and contrast the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more informational texts, identifying patterns such as…

English // Reading Comprehension

Compare and contrast stories in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics, identifying how different authors treat common ideas

English // Reading Comprehension

Evaluate how authors use language including figurative language, considering the impact of word choices, imagery, and literary devices on the reader

English // Reading Comprehension

Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably, combining information without…

English // Reading Comprehension

Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in historical, scientific, or technical texts based on…

English // Reading Comprehension

Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a story, drama, or poem, analysing how each part…

English // Reading Comprehension

Distinguish between statements of fact and statements of opinion in texts, recognising how authors blend factual information with subjective viewpoints

English // Reading Comprehension

Analyse multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent