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2. Click on the Links below Comprehension and Reading Skills Comprehension and Reading Skills Interpretation and Analysis of fictional and nonfictional texts R11.B.2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional texts R11.B.2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional texts R11.A.2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level R11.A.2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level R11.B.1 Understand components within and between texts R11.B.1 Understand components within and between texts R11.A.1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level R11.A.1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level R11.B.3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text R11.B.3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text Home Index

3. R11.A.1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level R11.A.1.4 Identify and explain main ideas and relevant details. Identify and apply word recognition skills. R11.A.1.2 Identify and apply word recognition skills. Make inferences, draw conclusions, and make generalizations based on text. R11.A.1.3 Make inferences, draw conclusions, and make generalizations based on text. Summarize a fictional text as a whole. R11.A.1.5 Summarize a fictional text as a whole. Identify, describe, and analyze genre of text. R11.A.1.6 Identify, describe, and analyze genre of text. R11.A.1.1 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary. Home Index

4. R11.A.2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level R11.A.2.1 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary in nonfiction R11.A.2.1 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary in nonfiction R11.A.2.4 Identify and explain main ideas and relevant details. R11.A.2.2 Identify and apply word recognition skills. R11.A.2.2 Identify and apply word recognition skills. R11.A.2.3 Make inferences, draw conclusions, and make generalizations based on text. R11.A.2.3 Make inferences, draw conclusions, and make generalizations based on text. R11.A.2.5 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole. R11.A.2.5 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole. R11.A.2.6 Identify, describe, and analyze genre of text. R11.A.2.6 Identify, describe, and analyze genre of text. Home Index

5. R11.B.1 Understand components within and between texts R11.B.1.1 Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction. R11.B.1.1 Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction. R11.B.1.2 Make connections between texts. Character Character Setting Setting Plot Plot Theme Theme Tone, Style, Mood Tone, Style, Mood Symbolism Symbolism HomeIndex

6. R11.B.2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional texts R11.B.2.1.1 Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze examples of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, satire, imagery, foreshadowing, flashbacks and irony in text. R11.B.2.1.1 Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze examples of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, satire, imagery, foreshadowing, flashbacks and irony in text. R11.B.2.2.2 Explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author. R11.B.2.1.2 Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the author’s purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text. R11.B.2.1.2 Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the author’s purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text. R11.B.2.2.1 Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view. R11.B.2.2.1 Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view. Home Index

7. R11.B.3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text R11.B.3.2.1 Identify, explain, and/or interpret bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text. R11.B.3.2.1 Identify, explain, and/or interpret bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text. R11.3.3.2Explain, interpret, and/or analyze the author’s purpose for decisions about text organization and content. R11.B.3.1.1 Explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text. R11.B.3.1.1 Explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text. R11.B.3.2.2 Explain, describe, and/or analyze the effectiveness of bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text. R11.B.3.2.2 Explain, describe, and/or analyze the effectiveness of bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text. R11.B.3.3.1 Explain, interpret, and/or analyze the effect of text organization, including the use of headers. R11.B.3.3.1 Explain, interpret, and/or analyze the effect of text organization, including the use of headers. R11.B.3.3.3 Explain, interpret, and/or analyze graphics and charts, and/or make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts. R11.B.3.3.3 Explain, interpret, and/or analyze graphics and charts, and/or make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts. R11.B.3.3.4 Identify, explain, compare, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions. R11.B.3.3.4 Identify, explain, compare, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions. HomeIndex

8. R11.A.1.1 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary. Identify and/or apply meaning of multiple- meaning words used in text. Identify and/or apply meaning of multiple- meaning words used in text. Which word best describes…..? Which word best describes…..? Identify and/or apply a synonym or antonym of a word used in text. Which word is an antonym for ….? Sometimes this will include a few lines to provide the context within the question; other times students will have to find it in the passage. Home Index

9. R11.A.1.2 Identify and apply word recognition skills. R11.A.1.2.1 Identify how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added; identify the meaning of a word from the text with an affix. R11.A.1.2.1 Identify how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added; identify the meaning of a word from the text with an affix. R11.A.1.2.2 Define and/or apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences. Home Index

10. R11.A.1.3 Make inferences, draw conclusions, and make generalizations based on text. R11.A.1.3.1 Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text. R11.A.1.3.1 Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text. When the character says….he is referring to? When the character says….he is referring to? The speaker of the poem is most likely addressing… The speaker of the poem is most likely addressing… One reason the poet addresses readers directly in the last stanze is to… One reason the poet addresses readers directly in the last stanze is to… The author's repetition of the phrase" she should have known" allows the reader to conclude that The author's repetition of the phrase" she should have known" allows the reader to conclude that R11.A.1.3.2 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index Back

11. R11.A.1.4 Identify and explain main ideas and relevant details. R11.A.1.4.1 Identify and/or explains stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text. R11.A.1.4.1 Identify and/or explains stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text. Which statement best describes the main theme of the poem? Which statement best describes the main theme of the poem? According to the passage, (something happens) because... According to the passage, (something happens) because... Home Index

12. R11.A.1.5 Summarize a fictional text as a whole. R11.A.1.5.1 Summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole.. R11.A.1.5.1 Summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole.. According to the poem, (something) because of… According to the poem, (something) because of… Home Index

13. R11.A.1.6 Identify, describe, and analyze genre of text. R11.A.1.6.1Identify and/or analyze the author’s intended purpose of text. R11.A.1.6.1Identify and/or analyze the author’s intended purpose of text. Why did the author most likely write this passage? Why did the author most likely write this passage? R11.A.1.6.2 Explain, describe, and/or analyze examples of text that support the author’s intended purpose There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index

14. R11.A.2.1 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary in nonfiction R11.A.2.1.1 Identify and/or apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text. R11.A.2.1.1 Identify and/or apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text. Read the following lines from the poem. These lines suggest that… Read the following lines from the poem. These lines suggest that… R11.A.2.1.2 Identify and/or apply meaning of content-specific words used in text. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index

15. R11.A.2.2 Identify and apply word recognition skills. R11.A.2.2.1 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added; identify the meaning of a word from the text with an affix. R11.A.2.2.1 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added; identify the meaning of a word from the text with an affix. Read the following sentences from the passage. Gives passage that includes word with affix that alters meaning of root and list of possible definitions. Read the following sentences from the passage. Gives passage that includes word with affix that alters meaning of root and list of possible definitions. In which word does the "re-" mean the same as it does in react? In which word does the "re-" mean the same as it does in react? R11.A.2.2.2 Define and/or apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences. As used in the passage, what does the word________mean? Read the following sentences from the passage….In this context the word______most likely means__________. Home Index

16. R11.A.2.3 Make inferences, draw conclusions, and make generalizations based on text. R11.A.2.3.1 Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text. R11.A.2.3.1 Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text. Why does the writer most likely begin the passage by stating that_________? Why does the writer most likely begin the passage by stating that_________? According to the passage what is the primary reason that____________? According to the passage what is the primary reason that____________? Which statement is supported by the passage? Which statement is supported by the passage? In the last paragraph when (author) said that____________, he probably meant that_____________ In the last paragraph when (author) said that____________, he probably meant that_____________ In the last paragraph, (someone) is quoted as saying, (quote). This quotation reveals that (someone)… In the last paragraph, (someone) is quoted as saying, (quote). This quotation reveals that (someone)… According to the passage, which will mostly likely occur… According to the passage, which will mostly likely occur… One indication of/that (something) is (some detail that supports) One indication of/that (something) is (some detail that supports) Which word best describes (someone's) attitude about (something) Which word best describes (someone's) attitude about (something) (Some individual or character) would most likely agree with which statement? (Some individual or character) would most likely agree with which statement? R11.A.2.3.1 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations. In the passage, which best supports the idea that….? Which example from the passage best supports the generalization that poverty inspires creativity? Home Index

17. R11.A.2.4 Identify and explain main ideas and relevant details. R11.A.2.4.1 Identify and/or explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text. R11.A.2.4.1 Identify and/or explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text. According to the passage….("some detail or fact" or something happened) because of…. According to the passage….("some detail or fact" or something happened) because of…. What information is most important to the meaning of the passage? What information is most important to the meaning of the passage? What is the main point of the passage's last paragraph? What is the main point of the passage's last paragraph? According to the passage which is the best reason/explanation/etc. for…. According to the passage which is the best reason/explanation/etc. for…. Which statement from the passage best describes the main idea? Which statement from the passage best describes the main idea? Which of these statements best summarizes the first paragraph? Which of these statements best summarizes the first paragraph? Which generalization is best supported by information in the passage? Which generalization is best supported by information in the passage? When (character or "the author) writes (Sentence from passage) it refers to… When (character or "the author) writes (Sentence from passage) it refers to… Which statement best explains how microfinance would impact people of poor countries? Which statement best explains how microfinance would impact people of poor countries? Home Index

18. R11.A.2.5 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole. R11.A.2.4.1 Summarize the major points, processes, and/or events of a nonfictional text as a whole. R11.A.2.4.1 Summarize the major points, processes, and/or events of a nonfictional text as a whole. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index

19. R11.A.2.6 Identify, describe, and analyze genre of text. R11.A.2.6.1 Identify and/or describe the author’s intended purpose of text. R11.A.2.6.1 Identify and/or describe the author’s intended purpose of text. The main purpose of the first paragraph is to____________. The main purpose of the first paragraph is to____________. R11.A.2.6.1 Explain, describe, and/or analyze examples of text that support the author’s intended purpose. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index

20. R11.B.1.1.1 Character Which word/statement best describes…(character)? Which word/statement best describes…(character)? Which statement best describes the speaker relationship to_______________? Which statement best describes the speaker relationship to_______________? The speakers feeling about___________can best be described as___________? The speakers feeling about___________can best be described as___________? Home Index

21. R11.B.1.1.1 Setting Which statement best explains the relationship between the setting and….? Which statement best explains the relationship between the setting and….? Home Index

22. R11.B.1.1.1 Plot There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index

23. R11.B.1.1.1 Theme Which best describes the theme of this passage? Which best describes the theme of this passage? One theme of the passage is that people can use simple innovation to improve the lives of impoverished. How do Smith's actions reflect this theme? One theme of the passage is that people can use simple innovation to improve the lives of impoverished. How do Smith's actions reflect this theme? Home Index

24. R11.B.1.1.1 Tone, Style, Mood Which word best describes the tone of the poem? Which word best describes the tone of the poem? Which statement best establishes the mood of (mood word) in the passage? Which statement best establishes the mood of (mood word) in the passage? Home Index

25. R11.B.1.1.1 Symbolism There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index

26. R11.B.1.2 Make connections between texts. R11.B.1.2.1 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections between texts. R11.B.1.2.1 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections between texts. The authors of (two texts) both agree that… The authors of (two texts) both agree that… With which statement would (both writers) most likely agree? With which statement would (both writers) most likely agree? Home Index

27. R11.B.2.1.1 Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze examples of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, satire, imagery, foreshadowing, flashbacks and irony in text. Which line from the poem is an example of a simile? Which line from the poem is an example of a simile? In the poem, what does the image of________most likely refer to? In the poem, what does the image of________most likely refer to? Read these lines from the poem….. The description makes it seem as though________ Here a passage is followed by a question that asks student to assert meaning of some figurative expression/description. Read these lines from the poem….. The description makes it seem as though________ Here a passage is followed by a question that asks student to assert meaning of some figurative expression/description. Home Index

28. R11.B.2.1.2 Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the author’s purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text. The poet's description of________relies mainly on the use of _________(type of fig. language) The poet's description of________relies mainly on the use of _________(type of fig. language) Home Index

29. R11.B.2.2.1 Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view. Which line from the poem indicates that it is written in the first person? Which line from the poem indicates that it is written in the first person? Which best describes the point of view used in the passage? Which best describes the point of view used in the passage? Home Index

30. R11.B.2.2.2 Explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index

31. R11.B.3.1.1 Explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text. Which of these is an opinion? Which of these is an opinion? Which of these statements from the passage expresses an opinion? Which of these statements from the passage expresses an opinion? Home Index

32. R11.B.3.2.1 Identify, explain, and/or interpret bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index

33. R11.B.3.2.2 Explain, describe, and/or analyze the effectiveness of bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text. The weakness of (a passage of opinion writing) is that it relies too much on___________ (rhetorical strategy/type of evidence--i.e. sweeping generalizations, irrelevant details, personal anecdotes) The weakness of (a passage of opinion writing) is that it relies too much on___________ (rhetorical strategy/type of evidence--i.e. sweeping generalizations, irrelevant details, personal anecdotes) Home Index

34. R11.B.3.3.1 Explain, interpret, and/or analyze the effect of text organization, including the use of headers. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index

35. R11.B.3.3.2 Explain, interpret, and/or analyze the author’s purpose for decisions about text organization and content. In which section would readers most likely find information about_________? In which section would readers most likely find information about_________? The author includes ____________ in order to… The author includes ____________ in order to… The question that begins the passage is most likely intended to… The question that begins the passage is most likely intended to… Home Index

36. R11.B.3.3.3Explain, interpret, and/or analyze graphics and charts, and/or make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index

37. R11.B.3.3.4 Identify, explain, compare, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. There are currently no questions listed for this eligible content. Home Index

38. Index R11.A.1.1 R11.A.1.1 R11.A.1.1 R11.A.1.1.1 R11.A.1.1.1 R11.A.1.1.2 R11.A.1.1.2 R11.A.1.2 R11.A.1.2 R11.A.1.2 R11.A.1.2.1 R11.A.1.2.1 R11.A.1.2.2 R11.A.1.2.2 R11.A.1.3 R11.A.1.3 R11.A.1.3 R11.A.1.3.1 R11.A.1.3.1 R11.A.1.3.2 R11.A.1.3.2 R11.A.2.1 R11.A.2.1 R11.A.2.1 R11.A.2.1.1 R11.A.2.1.1 R11.A.2.1.2 R11.A.2.1.2 R11.A.2.2 R11.A.2.2 R11.A.2.2 R11.A.2.2.1 R11.A.2.2.1 R11.A.2.2.2 R11.A.2.2.2 R11.A.2.3 R11.A.2.3 R11.A.2.3 R11.A.2.3.1 R11.A.2.3.1 R11.A.2.3.2 R11.A.2.3.2 R11.A.2.4 R11.A.2.4 R11.A.2.4 R11.A.2.4.1 R11.A.2.4.1 R11.A.2.5 R11.A.2.5 R11.A.2.5 R11.A.2.5.1 R11.A.2.5.1 R11.A.2.6 R11.A.2.6 R11.A.2.6 R11.A.2.6.1 R11.A.2.6.1 R11B.1.1.1 Character Setting Plot Theme Tone, Style, Mood Tone, Style, Mood Symbolism R11B.1.2.1 R11B.2.1 R11B.2.1.1 R11B.2.1.2 R11B.2.2 R11B.2.2.1 R11B.2.2.2 R11B.3.1 R11B.3.2 R11B.3.2.1 R11B.3.2.2 R11B.3.3 R11B.3.3.1 R11B.3.3.2 R11B.3.3.3 R11B.3.3.4 Home