S.09 – Thread Standards Map for Drawing Textual Evidence to Support Analysis, Reflection, and Research

This is a standards map for the concept of drawing textual evidence to support analysis, reflection, and research. It is specific to Standard 9 of the Research to Build and Present Knowledge Anchor in the Writing standards of the CCSS ELA standards.

1. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.K > W > A.3 > S.9
   

   (Begins in grade 4)

2. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.1 > W > A.3 > S.9
   

   (Begins in grade 4)

3. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.2 > W > A.3 > S.9
   

   (Begins in grade 4)

4. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.3 > W > A.3 > S.9
   

   (Begins in grade 4)

5. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.4 > W > A.3 > S.9
   

   Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

   1. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions].”).
   2. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”).

   Content	Skills	Learning Targets	Big Ideas	Essential Questions
   Literary/Informational Texts Analysis Reflection Research	2 - Draw (Evidence) 3 - Apply (Reading standards to literature texts [b]) 3 - Apply (Reading standards to informational texts [b])	1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis. 1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support reflection. 1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support research. 1 - I can apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions].”). 1 - I can apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”).	A. Taking an in-depth look at a text helps the reader think about the writing in a different perspective. B. Each reader and writer brings a varied perspective and background. C. Informational and literary texts provide varied perspectives. D. Whether reading or writing, there are similar input and output activities.	A.1 What is the benefit of analyzing writing? B.1 Why might analyses differ? C.1 Why do I seek information from literary and informational texts? D.1 Why do I read and think so much when writing?

6. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.5 > W > A.3 > S.9
   

   Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

   1. Apply grade 5 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or a drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., how characters interact]”).
   2. Apply grade 5 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point[s]”).

   Content	Skills	Learning Targets	Big Ideas	Essential Questions
   Evidence Literary texts Informational texts Support Analysis Reflection Research	2 - Draw (Evidence) 3 - Apply (Standards grade 5 to literature [a]) 3 - Apply (Standards grade 5 to informational texts [b])	1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis. 1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support reflection. [a] 1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support research. [b]	A. Taking an in-depth look at a text helps the reader think about the writing from a different perspective. B. Literature (fiction) may present information and themes that readers receive and analyze more readily than in informational texts. C. Researchers analyze texts and pursue information to answer questions.	A.1 What is the benefit of analyzing writing? B.1 How might we learn from literature? C.1 Why is analysis like research?

7. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.6 > W > A.3 > S.9
   

   Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

   1. Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics”).
   2. Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not”).

   Content	Skills	Learning Targets	Big Ideas	Essential Questions
   Text Evidence Literary Informational Analysis Reflection Research	5 - Draw (Evidence from literary or informational texts) 3 - Apply (Grade 6 reading standards to literature [a]) 2 - Compare (Texts in different forms or genres e.g. [a]) 2 - Contrast (Texts in different forms or genres e.g. [a]) 3 - Apply (Grade 6 reading standards to literary nonfiction [b]) 5 - Trace (Argument and specific claims in a text e.g. [b]) 2 - Distinguish (Claims .e.g. [b]) 5 - Evaluate (Argument and specific claims in a text e.g. [b])	5 - I can draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. 5 - I can draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. 3 - I can apply grade 6 reading standards to literature. [a] 2 - I can compare texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics. e.g. [a] 2 - I can contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics. e.g. [a] 3 - I can apply grade 6 reading standards to literary nonfiction. [b] 5 - I can trace argument and specific claims in a text. e.g. [b] 2 - I can distinguish claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. e.g. [b] 5 - I can evaluate arguments and specific claims in a text. e.g. [b]	A. Literature (fiction) may present information and themes that readers receive and analyze more readily than in informational texts. B. Factual recounts are objective reconstructions of experience. C. Reading level is determined by range nearest grade level. D. Themes and topics can be compared by forms and genres and the differences in approaches presented in stories, poems, fantasy novels, etc. E. Nonfiction works can be analyzed for phrase meanings, procedures, paraphrases, development of central ideas, relationships among concepts and details. F. Seek claims and supporting evidence or lack of solid evidence.	A.1 How might we learn from literature? B.1 How do I recognize nonfiction literature? C.1 How do I gauge reading level? D.1 How might I compare themes and topics of literature? E.1 How can reading strategies be applied to literary nonfiction? F.1 How do I look at arguments?

8. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.7 > W > A.3 > S.9
   

   Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

   1. Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history”).
   2. Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g. “Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims”).

   Content	Skills	Learning Targets	Big Ideas	Essential Questions
   Literary/Informational Texts Evidence Analysis Reflection Research	5 - Draw (Evidence from literary or informational texts) 3 - Apply (Grade 6 reading standards to literature [a]) 2 - Compare (Texts in fictional portrayal e.g. [a]) 2 - Contrast (Texts in fictional portrayal e.g. [a]) 3 - Apply (Grade 6 reading standards to literary nonfiction [b]) 5 - Trace (Argument and specific claims in a text e.g. [b]) 5 - Evaluate (Argument and specific claims in a text e.g. [b]) 5 - Assess (Reasoning is sound and evidence is relevant and sufficient [b])	1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis. 1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support reflection. 1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support research. 5 - I can draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. 5 - I can draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. 3 - I can apply grade 6 reading standards to literature. [a] 2 - I can compare texts in fictional portrayal of a time. place, or character and a historical account of the same period as authors fiction use or alter history. e.g. [a] 2 - I can contrast texts in fictional portrayal of a time. place, or character and a historical account of the same period as authors fiction use or alter history. e.g. [a] 3 - I can apply grade 6 reading standards to literary nonfiction. [b] 5 - I can trace argument and specific claims in a text. e.g. [b] 5 - I can evaluate arguments and specific claims in a text. e.g. [b] 5 - I can assess is an author's reasoning is sound and evidence is relevant and sufficient to support claims. [b]	A. Factual recounts are objective reconstructions of experience. B. Literature (fiction) may present information and themes that readers receive and analyze more readily than in informational texts. C. Reading level is determined by range nearest grade level. D. Themes and topics can be compared by forms and genres and the differences in approaches presented in stories, poems, fantasy novels, etc. E. Nonfiction works can be analyzed for phrase meanings, procedures, paraphrases, development of central ideas, relationships among concepts and details. F. Evaluate claims and supporting evidence or lack of solid evidence.	A.1 How do I recognize nonfiction literature? B.1 How might we learn from literature? C.1 How do I gauge reading level? D.1 How might I compare themes and topics of literature? E.1 How can reading strategies be applied to literary nonfiction? F.1 How do I l assess arguments?

9. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.8 > W > A.3 > S.9
   

   Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

   1. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new”).
   2. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced”).

   Content	Skills	Learning Targets	Big Ideas	Essential Questions
   Literary/Informational Texts Evidence Analysis Reflection Research	2 - Draw evidence (From literary or informational texts) 3 - Apply (Grade 8 Reading standards to literature [a]) 3 - Apply (Grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction [b])	2 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis. 2 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support reflection. 2 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support research. 3 - I can apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new”). 3 - I can apply (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced”).	A. In nonfiction literature, factual recounts are objective reconstructions of experience. B. Literature (fiction) may present information and themes that readers receive and analyze more readily than in informational texts.	A.1 How do I recognize nonfiction literature? B.1 How might we learn from literature?

10. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.9-10 > W > A.3 > S.9
    

    Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

    1. Apply grades 9–10 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work [e.g., how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare]”).
    2. Apply grades 9–10 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning”).  

    Content	Skills	Learning Targets	Big Ideas	Essential Questions
    Literary/Informational Texts Evidence Analysis Reflection Research Literature Standards Literary Nonfiction	2 - Draw (evidence) 3 - Apply (9-10 Reading standards to literature [a]) 3 - Apply (9-10 Reading standards to literary nonfiction [b])	1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis. 1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support reflection. 1 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support research. 3 - I can apply grades 9-10 Reading standards to literature. [a] 3 - I can apply grades 9-10 Reading standards to literary nonfiction. [b]	A. Factual recounts are objective reconstructions of experience. B. Literature (fiction) may present information and themes that readers receive and analyze more readily than in informational texts.	A.1 How do I recognize nonfiction literature? B.1 How might we learn from literature?

11. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.11-12 > W > A.3 > S.9
    

    Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

    1. Apply grades 11–12 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics”).
    2. Apply grades 11–12 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning [e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court Case majority opinions and dissents) and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy (e.g., The Federalist, presidential addresses]”).  

    Content	Skills	Learning Targets	Big Ideas	Essential Questions
    Literary/Informational Texts Evidence Analysis Reflection Research Literature e.g. Knowledge Foundational works Eighteenth-century Nineteenth-century Early-twentieth-century Themes Topics Literary Nonfiction U.S. texts Constitutional principles Legal reasoning U.S. Supreme Court Case majority opinions and dissents e.g. Premise Purpose Arguments Public Advocacy The Federalist e.g. Presidential addresses e.g.	4 - Draw (Evidence) 3 - Apply (Grades 11/12 Reading standards to literature [a]) 3 - Apply (Grades 11/12 Reading standards to literary nonfiction [a])	4 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis. 4 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support reflection. 4 - I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support research. 3 - I can apply 11/12 Reading standards to literature. [a] 3 - I can apply 11/12 Reading standards to literary nonfiction. [a]	A. Factual recounts are objective reconstructions of experience. B. Literature (fiction) may present information and themes that readers receive and analyze more readily than in informational texts.	A.1 How do I recognize nonfiction literature? B.1 How might we learn from literature?