HELP ® for Middle School

1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.

1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

d. Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

d. Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.

1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.