Reading

Use this reference to understand and choose between the following reading strands. Or, for an overview, see Strand Summary.

Creative Fiction (grades 1 to 8)
Realistic Fiction (grades 1 to 8)
History/Humanities Text (grades 3 to 8)
Informational Texts (grades 1 to 2)
Nonfiction/Literary Nonfiction (grades 3 to 8)
Scientific/Technical Text (grades 3 to 8)

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How Reading Skills Differ

Unlike math and language usage, reading skills generally remain constant across the grades. The difference between grades arises from the text complexity and how students use those skills. These differences are called skill descriptors. For example, here is how the skill "Interaction of Literary Elements" differs across grades:

Creative Fiction

Creative Fiction
	Skill	Skill Descriptor	Skill ID	Standard
First Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Identify significant details in a passage.	READ.1.4.1	RL.1.1
2	Details That Support Ideas	Identify details related to the main idea or to the theme of a passage.	READ.1.4.2	RL.1.1
3	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage.	READ.1.4.3	RL.1.2
4	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the theme of a passage.	READ.1.4.4	RL.1.2
5	Interaction of Literary Elements	Identify details about characters.	READ.1.4.5	RL.1.3
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Identify details about a setting.	READ.1.4.6	RL.1.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Identify details about events.	READ.1.4.7	RL.1.3
8	Text Structure	Identify how a passage begins or ends.	READ.1.4.8	RL.1.5
9	Style or Point of View	Identify who is narrating or speaking dialogue in a passage.	READ.1.4.9	RL.1.6
10	Vocabulary in Context	Understand words and phrases that convey emotion or feeling.	READ.1.4.10	RL.1.4
11	Vocabulary in Context	Identify sensory words and phrases.	READ.1.4.11	RL.1.4
Second Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Answer questions about significant details in a passage.	READ.2.4.1	RL.2.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage.	READ.2.4.2	RL.2.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the central message or moral of a passage.	READ.2.4.3	RL.2.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify a detail that relates to the main idea, central message, or moral of a passage.	READ.2.4.4	RL.2.1
5	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how characters respond to major events in a passage.	READ.2.4.5	RL.2.3
6	Text Structure	Explain how plot events relate to each other.	READ.2.4.6	RL.2.5
7	Text Structure	Explain how a passage begins.	READ.2.4.7	RL.2.5
8	Text Structure	Explain how a passage ends.	READ.2.4.8	RL.2.5
9	Style or Point of View	Identify who is narrating or speaking dialogue in a passage.	READ.2.4.9	RL.2.6
10	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.2.4.10	RL.2.4
Third Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Answer questions about significant details in a passage.	READ.3.4.1	RL.3.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage.	READ.3.4.2	RL.3.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the central message or moral of a passage.	READ.3.4.3	RL.3.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Understand how details support the main idea of a passage.	READ.3.4.4	RL.3.1
5	Details That Support Ideas	Understand how details support the central message or moral of a passage.	READ.3.4.5	RL.3.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Describe how characters behave in a passage.	READ.3.4.6	RL.3.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Describe reasons for characters' actions in a passage.	READ.3.4.7	RL.3.3
8	Interaction of Literary Elements	Describe how characters feel or think in a passage.	READ.3.4.8	RL.3.3
9	Interaction of Literary Elements	Explain how characters' actions influence what happens in a passage.	READ.3.4.9	RL.3.3
10	Text Structure	Describe how one part of a passage relates to another part.	READ.3.4.10	RL.3.5
11	Style or Point of View	Describe a narrator's or character's point of view or attitude.	READ.3.4.11	RL.3.6
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.3.4.12	RL.3.4
13	Vocabulary in Context	Determine the meaning of figurative words or phrases.	READ.3.4.13	RL.3.4
Fourth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.4.4.1	RL.4.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the theme or main idea of a passage.	READ.4.4.2	RL.4.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of a passage.	READ.4.4.3	RL.4.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Understand which detail best supports the theme or main idea of a passage.	READ.4.4.4	RL.4.1
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Understand which detail best supports an inference based on the passage.	READ.4.4.5	RL.4.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details from a passage to describe a character.	READ.4.4.6	RL.4.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details from a passage to describe a setting.	READ.4.4.7	RL.4.3
8	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details from a passage to describe an event.	READ.4.4.8	RL.4.3
9	Text Structure	Describe how one part of a passage relates to another part.	READ.4.4.9	RL.4.5
10	Style or Point of View	Describe similarities or differences between the narrator's or the characters' points of view or attitudes.	READ.4.4.10	RL.4.6
11	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.4.4.11	RL.4.4
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the connotations of words or phrases in a passage.	READ.4.4.12	RL.4.4
13	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how mythological allusions influence meaning in a passage.	READ.4.4.13	RL.4.4
Fifth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which quoted detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.5.4.1	RL.5.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the theme or main idea of a passage.	READ.5.4.2	RL.5.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of a passage.	READ.5.4.3	RL.5.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which quoted detail best supports the theme or main idea of a passage.	READ.5.4.4	RL.5.1
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which quoted detail best supports an inference based on a passage.	READ.5.4.5	RL.5.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details to show similarities or differences between two characters in a passage.	READ.5.4.6	RL.5.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details to show similarities or differences between two settings in a passage.	READ.5.4.7	RL.5.3
8	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details to show similarities or differences between two events in a passage.	READ.5.4.8	RL.5.3
9	Text Structure	Describe how part of a passage relates to another part or to the passage structure as a whole.	READ.5.4.9	RL.5.5
10	Style or Point of View	Understand how the narrator's point of view or attitude affects descriptions.	READ.5.4.10	RL.5.6
11	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.5.4.11	RL.5.4
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the figurative meaning of words or phrases in a passage.	READ.5.4.12	RL.5.4
13	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of metaphors.	READ.5.4.13	RL.5.4
14	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of similes.	READ.5.4.14	RL.5.4
Sixth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.6.4.1	RL.6.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the theme or main idea of a passage.	READ.6.4.2	RL.6.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of a passage.	READ.6.4.3	RL.6.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail best supports the theme or main idea.	READ.6.4.4	RL.6.1
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference based on a passage.	READ.6.4.5	RL.6.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how the plot develops over the course of a passage.	READ.6.4.6	RL.6.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how characters develop over the course of a passage.	READ.6.4.7	RL.6.3
8	Text Structure	Analyze how part of a passage relates to another part or to the passage structure as a whole.	READ.6.4.8	RL.6.5
9	Text Structure	Analyze how a part of a passage contributes to the setting.	READ.6.4.9	RL.6.5
10	Text Structure	Analyze how a part of a passage contributes to the plot.	READ.6.4.10	RL.6.5
11	Style or Point of View	Explain how the author develops the narrator's point of view or attitude toward characters or events.	READ.6.4.11	RL.6.6
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.6.4.12	RL.6.4
13	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the figurative meaning of words or phrases in a passage.	READ.6.4.13	RL.6.4
14	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the connotative meaning of words or phrases in a passage.	READ.6.4.14	RL.6.4
15	Vocabulary in Context	Analyze the effect of word choice on meaning.	READ.6.4.15	RL.6.4
16	Vocabulary in Context	Analyze the effect of word choice on tone.	READ.6.4.16	RL.6.4
Seventh Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.7.4.1	RL.7.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the theme or main idea of a passage.	READ.7.4.2	RL.7.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of a passage.	READ.7.4.3	RL.7.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail best supports the theme or main idea.	READ.7.4.4	RL.7.1
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference based on a passage.	READ.7.4.5	RL.7.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how a setting affects characters.	READ.7.4.6	RL.7.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how a setting affects the plot.	READ.7.4.7	RL.7.3
8	Interaction of Literary Elements	Describe how various story elements interact and contribute to plot development.	READ.7.4.8	RL.7.3
9	Text Structure	Analyze how parts of a passage interact with each other or contribute to the passage structure as a whole.	READ.7.4.9	RL.7.5
10	Style or Point of View	Understand characters' different points of view, attitudes, or perspectives.	READ.7.4.10	RL.7.6
11	Style or Point of View	Understand ways in which an author conveys characters' different points of view, attitudes, or perspectives.	READ.7.4.11	RL.7.6
12	Style or Point of View	Understand ways in which an author develops a narrator's point of view, attitude, or perspective.	READ.7.4.12	RL.7.6
13	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.7.4.13	RL.7.4
14	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of figurative words or phrases.	READ.7.4.14	RL.7.4
15	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the connotations of words or phrases.	READ.7.4.15	RL.7.4
Eighth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.8.4.1	RL.8.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea or theme of a passage.	READ.8.4.2	RL.8.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.8.4.3	RL.8.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail best supports the main idea or theme. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.8.4.4	RL.8.1
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference based on a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.8.4.5	RL.8.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how dialogue moves the plot forward. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.8.4.6	RL.8.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how dialogue helps reveal characters' traits.	READ.8.4.7	RL.8.3
8	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how events fit within a larger plot.	READ.8.4.8	RL.8.3
9	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how events help reveal characters' traits.	READ.8.4.9	RL.8.3
10	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how events contribute to decision points.	READ.8.4.10	RL.8.3
11	Text Structure	Analyze how parts of a passage interact with each other or contribute to the passage structure as a whole. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.8.4.11	RL.8.5
12	Style or Point of View	Understand differences in the points of view or attitudes of characters. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.8.4.12	RL.8.6
13	Style or Point of View	Understand how an author creates suspense.	READ.8.4.13	RL.8.6
14	Style or Point of View	Understand how an author creates humor.	READ.8.4.14	RL.8.6
15	Style or Point of View	Analyze how an author conveys a narrator's point of view or attitude toward characters or plot events.	READ.8.4.15	RL.8.6
16	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects meaning.	READ.8.4.16	RL.8.4
17	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects tone.	READ.8.4.17	RL.8.4
18	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how figurative language contributes to meaning.	READ.8.4.18	RL.8.4
19	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.8.4.19	RL.8.4

Realistic Fiction

Realistic Fiction
	Skill	Skill Descriptor	Skill ID	Standard
First Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Identify significant details in a passage.	READ.1.1.1	RL.1.1
2	Details That Support Ideas	Identify details related to the main idea or to the theme of a passage.	READ.1.1.2	RL.1.1
3	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage.	READ.1.1.3	RL.1.2
4	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the theme of a passage.	READ.1.1.4	RL.1.2
5	Interaction of Literary Elements	Identify details about characters.	READ.1.1.5	RL.1.3
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Identify details about a setting.	READ.1.1.6	RL.1.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Identify details about events.	READ.1.1.7	RL.1.3
8	Text Structure	Identify how a passage begins or ends.	READ.1.1.8	RL.1.5
9	Style or Point of View	Identify who is narrating or speaking dialogue in a passage.	READ.1.1.9	RL.1.6
10	Vocabulary in Context	Understand words and phrases that convey emotion or feeling.	READ.1.1.10	RL.1.4
11	Vocabulary in Context	Identify sensory words and phrases.	READ.1.1.11	RL.1.4
Second Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Answer questions about significant details in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.2.1.1	RL.2.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of the passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.2.1.2	RL.2.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the central message or moral of the passage.	READ.2.1.3	RL.2.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify a detail that relates to the main idea, central message, or moral of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.2.1.4	RL.2.1
5	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how characters respond to major events in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.2.1.5	RL.2.3
6	Text Structure	Explain how plot events relate to each other. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.2.1.6	RL.2.5
7	Text Structure	Explain how a passage begins.	READ.2.1.7	RL.2.5
8	Text Structure	Explain how a passage ends.	READ.2.1.8	RL.2.5
9	Style or Point of View	Identify who is narrating or speaking dialogue in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.2.1.9	RL.2.6
10	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.2.1.10	RL.2.4
Third Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Answer questions about significant details in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.3.1.1	RL.3.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.3.1.2	RL.3.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the central message or moral of a passage.	READ.3.1.3	RL.3.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Understand how details support the main idea of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.3.1.4	RL.3.1
5	Details That Support Ideas	Understand how details support the central message or moral of a passage.	READ.3.1.5	RL.3.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Describe how characters behave in a passage.	READ.3.1.6	RL.3.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Describe reasons for characters' actions in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.3.1.7	RL.3.3
8	Interaction of Literary Elements	Describe how characters feel or think in a passage.	READ.3.1.8	RL.3.3
9	Interaction of Literary Elements	Explain how characters' actions influence what happens in a passage.	READ.3.1.9	RL.3.3
10	Text Structure	Describe how one part of a passage relates to another part. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.3.1.10	RL.3.5
11	Style or Point of View	Describe a narrator's or character's point of view or attitude. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.3.1.11	RL.3.6
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.3.1.12	RL.3.4
13	Vocabulary in Context	Determine the meaning of figurative words or phrases.	READ.3.1.13	RL.3.4
Fourth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.4.1.1	RL.4.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the theme or main idea of a passage.	READ.4.1.2	RL.4.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of a passage.	READ.4.1.3	RL.4.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Understand which detail best supports the theme or main idea of the passage.	READ.4.1.4	RL.4.1
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Understand which detail best supports an inference.	READ.4.1.5	RL.4.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details from a passage to describe a character.	READ.4.1.6	RL.4.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details from a passage to describe a setting.	READ.4.1.7	RL.4.3
8	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details from a passage to describe an event.	READ.4.1.8	RL.4.3
9	Text Structure	Describe how one part of a passage relates to another part.	READ.4.1.9	RL.4.5
10	Style or Point of View	Describe similarities or differences between the narrator's or the characters' points of view or attitudes.	READ.4.1.10	RL.4.6
11	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.4.1.11	RL.4.4
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the connotations of words or phrases in a passage.	READ.4.1.12	RL.4.4
13	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how mythological allusions influence meaning in a passage.	READ.4.1.13	RL.4.4
Fifth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which quoted detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.5.1.1	RL.5.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the theme or main idea of the passage.	READ.5.1.2	RL.5.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of the passage.	READ.5.1.3	RL.5.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which quoted detail best supports the theme or main idea of a passage.	READ.5.1.4	RL.5.1
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which quoted detail best supports an inference.	READ.5.1.5	RL.5.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details to show similarities or differences between two characters in a passage.	READ.5.1.6	RL.5.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details to show similarities or differences between two settings in a passage.	READ.5.1.7	RL.5.3
8	Interaction of Literary Elements	Use details to show similarities or differences between two events in a passage.	READ.5.1.8	RL.5.3
9	Text Structure	Describe how part of a passage relates to another part or to the passage structure as a whole.	READ.5.1.9	RL.5.5
10	Style or Point of View	Understand how the narrator's point of view or attitude affects descriptions.	READ.5.1.10	RL.5.6
11	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.5.1.11	RL.5.4
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understands the figurative meaning of words or phrases in a passage.	READ.5.1.12	RL.5.4
13	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of metaphors.	READ.5.1.13	RL.5.4
14	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of similes.	READ.5.1.14	RL.5.4
Sixth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what the passage clearly states.	READ.6.1.1	RL.6.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the theme or main idea of the passage.	READ.6.1.2	RL.6.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of the passage.	READ.6.1.3	RL.6.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail best supports the theme or main idea.	READ.6.1.4	RL.6.1
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference based on the passage.	READ.6.1.5	RL.6.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how the plot develops over the course of the passage.	READ.6.1.6	RL.6.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how characters develop over the course of the passage.	READ.6.1.7	RL.6.3
8	Text Structure	Analyze how part of a passage relates to another part or to the passage structure as a whole.	READ.6.1.8	RL.6.5
9	Text Structure	Analyze how a part of the text contributes to the setting.	READ.6.1.9	RL.6.5
10	Text Structure	Analyze how a part of the text contributes to the plot.	READ.6.1.10	RL.6.5
11	Style or Point of View	Explain how the author develops the narrator's point of view or attitude toward characters or events.	READ.6.1.11	RL.6.6
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.6.1.12	RL.6.4
13	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the figurative meaning of words or phrases in a passage.	READ.6.1.13	RL.6.4
14	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the connotative meaning of words or phrases in a passage.	READ.6.1.14	RL.6.4
15	Vocabulary in Context	Analyze the effect of word choice on meaning.	READ.6.1.15	RL.6.4
16	Vocabulary in Context	Analyze the effect of word choice on tone.	READ.6.1.16	RL.6.4
Seventh Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what the passage clearly states.	READ.7.1.1	RL.7.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the theme or main idea of a passage.	READ.7.1.2	RL.7.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of the passage.	READ.7.1.3	RL.7.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail best supports the theme or main idea.	READ.7.1.4	RL.7.1
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference based on the passage.	READ.7.1.5	RL.7.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how a setting affects characters.	READ.7.1.6	RL.7.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how a setting affects the plot.	READ.7.1.7	RL.7.3
8	Interaction of Literary Elements	Describe how various story elements interact and contribute to plot development.	READ.7.1.8	RL.7.3
9	Text Structure	Analyze how parts of a passage interact with each other or contribute to the passage structure as a whole.	READ.7.1.9	RL.7.5
10	Style or Point of View	Understand characters' different points of view, attitudes, or perspectives.	READ.7.1.10	RL.7.6
11	Style or Point of View	Understand ways in which an author conveys characters' different points of view, attitudes, or perspectives.	READ.7.1.11	RL.7.6
12	Style or Point of View	Understand ways in which an author develops a narrator's point of view, attitude, or perspective.	READ.7.1.12	RL.7.6
13	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.7.1.13	RL.7.4
14	Vocabulary in Context	Understands the meaning of figurative words or phrases.	READ.7.1.14	RL.7.4
15	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the connotations of words or phrases.	READ.7.1.15	RL.7.4
Eighth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what the passage clearly states.	READ.8.1.1	RL.8.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea or theme of a passage.	READ.8.1.2	RL.8.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of the passage.	READ.8.1.3	RL.8.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail best supports the main idea or theme.	READ.8.1.4	RL.8.1
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference based on the passage.	READ.8.1.5	RL.8.1
6	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how dialogue moves the plot forward.	READ.8.1.6	RL.8.3
7	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how dialogue helps reveal characters' traits.	READ.8.1.7	RL.8.3
8	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how events fit within a larger plot.	READ.8.1.8	RL.8.3
9	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how events help reveal characters' traits.	READ.8.1.9	RL.8.3
10	Interaction of Literary Elements	Understand how events contribute to decision points.	READ.8.1.10	RL.8.3
11	Text Structure	Analyze how parts of a passage interact with each other or contribute to the passage structure as a whole.	READ.8.1.11	RL.8.5
12	Style or Point of View	Understand differences in the points of view or perspectives of characters.	READ.8.1.12	RL.8.6
13	Style or Point of View	Understand how an author creates suspense.	READ.8.1.13	RL.8.6
14	Style or Point of View	Understand how an author creates humor.	READ.8.1.14	RL.8.6
15	Style or Point of View	Analyze how an author conveys a narrator's attitude toward characters or plot events.	READ.8.1.15	RL.8.6
16	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects meaning.	READ.8.1.16	RL.8.4
17	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects tone.	READ.8.1.17	RL.8.4
18	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how figurative language contributes to meaning.	READ.8.1.18	RL.8.4
19	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.8.1.19	RL.8.4

History/Humanities Text

History/Humanities Text
	Skill	Skill Descriptor	Skill ID	Standard
Third Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Answer literal questions about a passage.	READ.3.6.1	RI.3.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.3.6.2	RI.3.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage.	READ.3.6.3	RI.3.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Understand how details support the main idea of a passage.	READ.3.6.4	RI.3.2
5	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between events in a passage.	READ.3.6.5	RI.3.3
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between ideas or concepts in a passage.	READ.3.6.6	RI.3.3
7	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between a series of steps in a passage.	READ.3.6.7	RI.3.3
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.3.6.8	RI.3.4
9	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.3.6.9	RI.3.4
10	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.3.6.10	RI.3.6
11	Text Structure	Explain the purpose or role of a particular paragraph in a passage.	READ.3.6.11	RI.3.5
12	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Explain how the author creates logical connections between parts of a passage.	READ.3.6.12	RI.3.8
Fourth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which details best support what a passage clearly states.	READ.4.6.1	RI.4.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the main idea of a passage.	READ.4.6.2	RI.4.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.4.6.3	RI.4.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Explain how details support the main idea of a passage.	READ.4.6.4	RI.4.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Understand which details best support an inference.	READ.4.6.5	RI.4.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Describe a cause-and-effect relationship between events, actions, or steps in a process.	READ.4.6.6	RI.4.3
7	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.4.6.7	RI.4.4
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.4.6.8	RI.4.4
9	Text Structure	Determine the text structure of a passage or part of a passage.	READ.4.6.9	RI.4.5
10	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.4.6.10	RI.4.6
11	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Identify evidence an author cites to support a point in a passage.	READ.4.6.11	RI.4.8
12	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Identify reasons an author cites to support a point in a passage.	READ.4.6.12	RI.4.8
Fifth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which quoted detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.5.6.1	RI.5.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.5.6.2	RI.5.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the main idea of a passage.	READ.5.6.3	RI.5.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Understand which quoted detail supports the main idea of a passage.	READ.5.6.4	RI.5.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which quoted detail best supports an inference.	READ.5.6.5	RI.5.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Use details to show similarities or differences between two individuals, events, or concepts in a passage.	READ.5.6.6	RI.5.3
7	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.5.6.7	RI.5.4
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.5.6.8	RI.5.4
9	Text Structure	Determine the text structure of a passage or part of a passage.	READ.5.6.9	RI.5.5
10	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.5.6.10	RI.5.6
11	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand which statements are backed by reasons or evidence and which are not.	READ.5.6.11	RI.5.8
12	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand which reasons support which statements.	READ.5.6.12	RI.5.8
Sixth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.6.6.1	RI.6.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage.	READ.6.6.2	RI.6.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.6.6.3	RI.6.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify how details support the main idea.	READ.6.6.4	RI.6.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference.	READ.6.6.5	RI.6.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Explain how a person is introduced or developed in a passage.	READ.6.6.6	RI.6.3
7	Development of Ideas in Text	Explain how an event is introduced or developed in a passage.	READ.6.6.7	RI.6.3
8	Development of Ideas in Text	Explain how an idea is introduced or developed in a passage.	READ.6.6.8	RI.6.3
9	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.6.6.9	RI.6.4
10	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.6.6.10	RI.6.4
11	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the connotative meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.6.6.11	RI.6.4
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the figurative meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.6.6.12	RI.6.4
13	Text Structure	Understand how parts of a passage fit into the overall structure or contribute to the development of ideas.	READ.6.6.13	RI.6.5
14	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's purpose.	READ.6.6.14	RI.6.6
15	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's point of view.	READ.6.6.15	RI.6.6
16	Purpose or Point of View	Describe how an author's point of view is expressed in a passage.	READ.6.6.16	RI.6.6
17	Purpose or Point of View	Describe how the author's purpose is expressed in a passage.	READ.6.6.17	RI.6.6
18	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand the central argument or claims in a passage.	READ.6.6.18	RI.6.8
19	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand which claims or statements are backed by reasons or evidence and which are not.	READ.6.6.19	RI.6.8
Seventh Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.7.6.1	RI.7.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the main idea in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.7.6.2	RI.7.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.7.6.3	RI.7.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail supports the main idea. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.7.6.4	RI.7.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.7.6.5	RI.7.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Understand how individuals, events, or ideas connect in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.7.6.6	RI.7.3
7	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.7.6.7	RI.7.4
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.7.6.8	RI.7.4
9	Vocabulary in Context	Identify the connotative meaning of words or phrases in a passage.	READ.7.6.9	RI.7.4
10	Vocabulary in Context	Identify the figurative meaning of words or phrases in a passage.	READ.7.6.10	RI.7.4
11	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects meaning.	READ.7.6.11	RI.7.4
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects tone. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.7.6.12	RI.7.4
13	Text Structure	Understand how various portions of a passage interact with each other to create an overall structure or how they contribute to the development of ideas. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.7.6.13	RI.7.5
14	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's purpose. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.7.6.14	RI.7.6
15	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.7.6.15	RI.7.6
16	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the relevance or sufficiency of the evidence or support the author provides. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.7.6.16	RI.7.8
17	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand the author's claims.	READ.7.6.17	RI.7.8
18	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the author's reasoning.	READ.7.6.18	RI.7.8
Eighth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.8.6.1	RI.8.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage.	READ.8.6.2	RI.8.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.8.6.3	RI.8.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail best supports the main idea.	READ.8.6.4	RI.8.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference.	READ.8.6.5	RI.8.1
6	Main Idea or Summary	Explain how a main idea is developed in a passage.	READ.8.6.6	RI.8.2
7	Development of Ideas in Text	Understand how individuals, events, or ideas connect in a passage.	READ.8.6.7	RI.8.3
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.8.6.8	RI.8.4
9	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.8.6.9	RI.8.4
10	Vocabulary in Context	Identify the connotative meaning of a word or phrase in a passage.	READ.8.6.10	RI.8.4
11	Vocabulary in Context	Identify the figurative meaning of a word or phrase in a passage.	READ.8.6.11	RI.8.4
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects meaning.	READ.8.6.12	RI.8.4
13	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how analogies or allusions affect meaning.	READ.8.6.13	RI.8.4
14	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects tone.	READ.8.6.14	RI.8.4
15	Text Structure	Understand the role a part of a passage plays in creating an overall structure or in developing ideas.	READ.8.6.15	RI.8.5
16	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's purpose.	READ.8.6.16	RI.8.6
17	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.8.6.17	RI.8.6
18	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author addresses contrasting evidence or views.	READ.8.6.18	RI.8.6
19	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand the author's claims.	READ.8.6.19	RI.8.8
20	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the author's reasoning.	READ.8.6.20	RI.8.8
21	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the relevance or sufficiency of the evidence the author provides.	READ.8.6.21	RI.8.8

Informational Texts

The Informational Texts strand has a limited purpose. Use it for students who tested under the Non-fiction, History, or Scientific strands, but who scored Below Instructional at the third grade level, which is the lowest grade level in those strands.

Informational Texts
	Skill	Skill Descriptor	Skill ID	Standard
First Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Describe important details in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview: and	READ.1.11.1	RI.1.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.1.11.2	RI.1.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Determine the subject of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.1.11.3	RI.1.2
4	Development of Ideas in Text	Explain how people, events, or ideas in a passage are connected. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.1.11.4	RI.1.3
5	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.1.11.5	RI.1.4
6	Text Structure	Use text features to find specific information in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.1.11.6	RI.1.5
7	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the purpose of a graphic or the overall purpose of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.1.11.7	RI.1.6
8	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Identify reasons an author cites to support a point in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.1.11.8	RI.1.8
Second Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Answer questions about significant details in a passage.	READ.2.11.1	RI.2.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main topic of a passage.	READ.2.11.2	RI.2.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the focus of individual paragraphs in a passage.	READ.2.11.3	RI.2.2
4	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between events in a passage.	READ.2.11.4	RI.2.3
5	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between ideas or concepts in a passage.	READ.2.11.5	RI.2.3
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between a series of steps in a passage.	READ.2.11.6	RI.2.3
7	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.2.11.7	RI.2.4
8	Text Structure	Use text features to locate information.	READ.2.11.8	RI.2.5
9	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's purpose.	READ.2.11.9	RI.2.6
10	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Explain how reasons support the ideas in a passage.	READ.2.11.10	RI.2.8

Nonfiction/Literary Nonfiction

Nonfiction/Literary Nonfiction
	Skill	Skill Descriptor	Skill ID	Standard
Third Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Answer literal questions about a passage.	READ.3.9.1	RI.3.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.3.9.2	RI.3.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage.	READ.3.9.3	RI.3.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Understand how details support the main idea of a passage.	READ.3.9.4	RI.3.2
5	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between events in a passage.	READ.3.9.5	RI.3.3
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between ideas or concepts in a passage.	READ.3.9.6	RI.3.3
7	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between a series of steps in a passage.	READ.3.9.7	RI.3.3
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.3.9.8	RI.3.4
9	Text Structure	Explain the purpose or role of a particular paragraph in a passage.	READ.3.9.9	RI.3.5
10	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.3.9.10	RI.3.6
11	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Explain how the author creates logical connections between parts of a passage.	READ.3.9.11	RI.3.8
Fourth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which details best support what a passage clearly states. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.4.9.1	RI.4.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the main idea of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.4.9.2	RI.4.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.4.9.3	RI.4.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Explain how details support the main idea of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.4.9.4	RI.4.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Understand which details best support an inference. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.4.9.5	RI.4.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Describe a cause-and-effect relationship between events, actions, or steps in a process. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.4.9.6	RI.4.3
7	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.4.9.7	RI.4.4
8	Text Structure	Determine the text structure of a passage or part of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.4.9.8	RI.4.5
9	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.4.9.9	RI.4.6
10	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Identify evidence an author cites to support a point in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.4.9.10	RI.4.8
11	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Identify reasons an author cites to support a point in a passage.	READ.4.9.11	RI.4.8
Fifth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which quoted detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.5.9.1	RI.5.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.5.9.2	RI.5.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the main idea of a passage.	READ.5.9.3	RI.5.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Understand which quoted detail supports the main idea of a passage.	READ.5.9.4	RI.5.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which quoted detail best supports an inference.	READ.5.9.5	RI.5.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Use details to show similarities or differences between two individuals, events, or concepts in a passage.	READ.5.9.6	RI.5.3
7	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.5.9.7	RI.5.4
8	Text Structure	Determine the text structure of a passage or part of a passage.	READ.5.9.8	RI.5.5
9	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.5.9.9	RI.5.6
10	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand which statements are backed by reasons or evidence and which are not.	READ.5.9.10	RI.5.8
11	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand which reasons support which statements.	READ.5.9.11	RI.5.8
Sixth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.6.9.1	RI.6.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.6.9.2	RI.6.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.6.9.3	RI.6.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify how details support the main idea. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.6.9.4	RI.6.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.6.9.5	RI.6.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Explain how a person is introduced or developed in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.6.9.6	RI.6.3
7	Development of Ideas in Text	Explain how an event is introduced or developed in a passage.	READ.6.9.7	RI.6.3
8	Development of Ideas in Text	Explain how an idea is introduced or developed in a passage.	READ.6.9.8	RI.6.3
9	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.6.9.9	RI.6.4
10	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.6.9.10	RI.6.4
11	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the connotative meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.6.9.11	RI.6.4
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the figurative meaning of words or phrases in context.	READ.6.9.12	RI.6.4
13	Text Structure	Understand how parts of a passage fit into the overall structure or contribute to the development of ideas. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.6.9.13	RI.6.5
14	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's purpose. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.6.9.14	RI.6.6
15	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's point of view.	READ.6.9.15	RI.6.6
16	Purpose or Point of View	Describe how an author's point of view is expressed in a passage.	READ.6.9.16	RI.6.6
17	Purpose or Point of View	Describe how the author's purpose is expressed in a passage.	READ.6.9.17	RI.6.6
18	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand the central argument or claims in a passage.	READ.6.9.18	RI.6.8
19	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand which claims or statements are backed by reasons or evidence and which are not. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.6.9.19	RI.6.8
Seventh Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.7.9.1	RI.7.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the main idea in a passage.	READ.7.9.2	RI.7.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.7.9.3	RI.7.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail supports the main idea.	READ.7.9.4	RI.7.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference.	READ.7.9.5	RI.7.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Understand how individuals, events, or ideas connect in a passage.	READ.7.9.6	RI.7.3
7	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.7.9.7	RI.7.4
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.7.9.8	RI.7.4
9	Vocabulary in Context	Identify the connotative meaning of a word or phrase in a passage.	READ.7.9.9	RI.7.4
10	Vocabulary in Context	Identify the figurative meaning of a word or phrase in a passage.	READ.7.9.10	RI.7.4
11	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects meaning.	READ.7.9.11	RI.7.4
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects tone.	READ.7.9.12	RI.7.4
13	Text Structure	Understand how various portions of a passage interact with each other to create an overall structure or contribute to the development of ideas.	READ.7.9.13	RI.7.5
14	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's purpose.	READ.7.9.14	RI.7.6
15	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.7.9.15	RI.7.6
16	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand an author's claims.	READ.7.9.16	RI.7.8
17	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the author's reasoning.	READ.7.9.17	RI.7.8
18	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the relevance or sufficiency of the evidence or support the author provides.	READ.7.9.18	RI.7.8
Eighth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.8.9.1	RI.8.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage.	READ.8.9.2	RI.8.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.8.9.3	RI.8.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail best supports the main idea.	READ.8.9.4	RI.8.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference.	READ.8.9.5	RI.8.1
6	Main Idea or Summary	Explain how a main idea is developed in a passage.	READ.8.9.6	RI.8.2
7	Development of Ideas in Text	Understand how individuals, events, or ideas connect in a passage.	READ.8.9.7	RI.8.3
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.8.9.8	RI.8.4
9	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.8.9.9	RI.8.4
10	Vocabulary in Context	Identify the connotative meaning of a word or phrase in a passage.	READ.8.9.10	RI.8.4
11	Vocabulary in Context	Identify the figurative meaning of a word or phrase in a passage.	READ.8.9.11	RI.8.4
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects meaning.	READ.8.9.12	RI.8.4
13	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how analogies or allusions affect meaning.	READ.8.9.13	RI.8.4
14	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects tone.	READ.8.9.14	RI.8.4
15	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how analogies or allusions affect tone.	READ.8.9.15	RI.8.4
16	Text Structure	Understand the role a part of a passage plays in creating an overall structure or in developing ideas.	READ.8.9.16	RI.8.5
17	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's purpose.	READ.8.9.17	RI.8.6
18	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.8.9.18	RI.8.6
19	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author addresses contrasting evidence or views.	READ.8.9.19	RI.8.6
20	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand the author's claims.	READ.8.9.20	RI.8.8
21	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the author's reasoning.	READ.8.9.21	RI.8.8
22	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the relevance or sufficiency of the evidence or support the author provides.	READ.8.9.22	RI.8.8

Scientific/Technical Text

Scientific/Technical Text
	Skill	Skill Descriptor	Skill ID	Standard
Third Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Answer questions about significant details in a passage.	READ.3.7.1	RI.3.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the best summary of a passage.	READ.3.7.2	RI.3.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage.	READ.3.7.3	RI.3.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Understand how details support the main idea of a passage.	READ.3.7.4	RI.3.2
5	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between events in a passage.	READ.3.7.5	RI.3.3
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between ideas or concepts in a passage.	READ.3.7.6	RI.3.3
7	Development of Ideas in Text	Use language that pertains to time, cause and effect, or sequence of events to explain the relationships between a series of steps in a passage.	READ.3.7.7	RI.3.3
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.3.7.8	RI.3.4
9	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.3.7.9	RI.3.4
10	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.3.7.10	RI.3.6
11	Text Structure	Use text features to locate information.	READ.3.7.11	RI.3.5
12	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Explain how the author creates logical connections between parts of a passage.	READ.3.7.12	RI.3.8
Fourth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which details best support what a passage clearly states.	READ.4.7.1	RI.4.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the main idea of a passage.	READ.4.7.2	RI.4.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Summarize a passage.	READ.4.7.3	RI.4.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Explain how details support the main idea of a passage.	READ.4.7.4	RI.4.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Understand which details best support an inference.	READ.4.7.5	RI.4.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Describe a cause-and-effect relationship between events, actions, or steps in a process.	READ.4.7.6	RI.4.3
7	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.4.7.7	RI.4.4
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.4.7.8	RI.4.4
9	Text Structure	Determine the text structure of a passage or part of a passage.	READ.4.7.9	RI.4.5
10	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.4.7.10	RI.4.6
11	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Identify evidence an author cites to support a point in a passage.	READ.4.7.11	RI.4.8
12	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Identify reasons an author cites to support a point in a passage.	READ.4.7.12	RI.4.8
Fifth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which quoted detail best supports what a passage clearly states. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.5.7.1	RI.5.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of the passage.	READ.5.7.2	RI.5.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the main idea of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.5.7.3	RI.5.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Understand which quoted detail supports the main idea of a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.5.7.4	RI.5.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which quoted detail best supports an inference. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.5.7.5	RI.5.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Use details to show similarities or differences between two individuals, events, or concepts in a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.5.7.6	RI.5.3
7	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.5.7.7	RI.5.4
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.5.7.8	RI.5.4
9	Text Structure	Explain the overall structure a text such as comparison, problem/solution, or cause/effect. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.5.7.9	RI.5.5
10	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.5.7.10	RI.5.6
11	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand which statements are backed by reasons or evidence and which are not.	READ.5.7.11	RI.5.8
12	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand which reasons support which statements. Sample Question—click to preview:	READ.5.7.12	RI.5.8
Sixth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.6.7.1	RI.6.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the main idea of a passage.	READ.6.7.2	RI.6.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of a passage.	READ.6.7.3	RI.6.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify how details support the main idea.	READ.6.7.4	RI.6.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference based on a passage.	READ.6.7.5	RI.6.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Explain how a person, event, or idea is introduced or developed in a passage.	READ.6.7.6	RI.6.3
7	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.6.7.7	RI.6.4
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.6.7.8	RI.6.4
9	Text Structure	Understand how parts of a passage fit into the overall structure or contribute to the development of ideas.	READ.6.7.9	RI.6.5
10	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's purpose.	READ.6.7.10	RI.6.6
11	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.6.7.11	RI.6.6
12	Purpose or Point of View	Describe how an author's point of view is expressed in a passage.	READ.6.7.12	RI.6.6
13	Purpose or Point of View	Describes how the author's purpose is expressed in a passage.	READ.6.7.13	RI.6.6
14	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand the central argument or claims in a passage.	READ.6.7.14	RI.6.8
15	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand which claims or statements are backed by reasons or evidence and which are not.	READ.6.7.15	RI.6.8
Seventh Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.7.7.1	RI.7.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Identify the main idea in a passage.	READ.7.7.2	RI.7.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of a passage.	READ.7.7.3	RI.7.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail supports the main idea.	READ.7.7.4	RI.7.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference based on a passage.	READ.7.7.5	RI.7.1
6	Development of Ideas in Text	Explain how individuals, events, and/or ideas in a passage are connected.	READ.7.7.6	RI.7.3
7	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific words or phrases in context.	READ.7.7.7	RI.7.4
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.7.7.8	RI.7.4
9	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects meaning.	READ.7.7.9	RI.7.4
10	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects tone.	READ.7.7.10	RI.7.4
11	Text Structure	Understand how various portions of a passage interact with each other to create an overall structure or contribute to the development of ideas.	READ.7.7.11	RI.7.5
12	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's purpose.	READ.7.7.12	RI.7.6
13	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts the passage.	READ.7.7.13	RI.7.6
14	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand the author's claims.	READ.7.7.14	RI.7.8
15	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the author's reasoning.	READ.7.7.15	RI.7.8
16	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the relevance or sufficiency of the evidence or support the author provides.	READ.7.7.16	RI.7.8
Eighth Grade
1	Explicit Comprehension of Text	Understand which detail best supports what a passage clearly states.	READ.8.7.1	RI.8.1
2	Main Idea or Summary	Understand the central idea of a passage.	READ.8.7.2	RI.8.2
3	Main Idea or Summary	Recognize the best summary of a passage.	READ.8.7.3	RI.8.2
4	Details That Support Ideas	Identify which detail best supports the central idea.	READ.8.7.4	RI.8.2
5	Inferences Supported by Text	Identify which detail best supports an inference based on a passage.	READ.8.7.5	RI.8.1
6	Main Idea or Summary	Trace how a central idea is developed in a passage.	READ.8.7.6	RI.8.2
7	Development of Ideas in Text	Explain how individuals, events, and/or ideas in a passage are connected.	READ.8.7.7	RI.8.3
8	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of domain-specific or academic vocabulary in context.	READ.8.7.8	RI.8.4
9	Vocabulary in Context	Understand the meaning of general academic words or phrases in context.	READ.8.7.9	RI.8.4
10	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects meaning.	READ.8.7.10	RI.8.4
11	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how analogies are used to illustrate or clarify concepts.	READ.8.7.11	RI.8.4
12	Vocabulary in Context	Understand how word choice affects tone.	READ.8.7.12	RI.8.4
13	Text Structure	Understand the role a part of a passage plays in creating an overall structure or in developing ideas.	READ.8.7.13	RI.8.5
14	Purpose or Point of View	Understand the author's purpose.	READ.8.7.14	RI.8.6
15	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author's attitude/perspective is reflected in or impacts a passage.	READ.8.7.15	RI.8.6
16	Purpose or Point of View	Understand how the author anticipates or addresses a counterargument.	READ.8.7.16	RI.8.6
17	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Understand the author's claims.	READ.8.7.17	RI.8.8
18	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the author's reasoning.	READ.8.7.18	RI.8.8
19	Arguments, Claims, and Evidence	Evaluate the relevance or sufficiency of the evidence or support the author provides.	READ.8.7.19	RI.8.8