Pearson ELT Reading Power Level 4 ©2009 correlated to
the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, grades 9-10
CCS Standards (9-10)
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English Language Arts Standards » Reading: Literature » Introduction
The following standards offer a focus for instruction each year and help ensure that students gain adequate exposure to a range of texts and tasks.
Rigor is also infused through the requirement that students read increasingly complex texts through the grades. Students advancing through the
grades are expected to meet each year’s grade-specific standards and retain or further develop skills and understandings mastered in preceding
grades.
The CCR anchor standards and high school grade-specific standards work in tandem to define college and career readiness expectations—the former
providing broad standards, the latter providing additional specificity.
English Language Arts Standards » Reading: Literature » Grade 9-10
The CCR anchor standards and high school grade-specific standards work in tandem to define college and career readiness expectations—the former
providing broad standards, the latter providing additional specificity.
Key Ideas and Details
1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the
course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details;
provide an objective summary of the text.
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3. Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations)
develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or
develop the theme.
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SE: Making Inferences (fiction), 89–95; also see:
After reading questions (fiction), 18, 20, 96, 98–99
SE: For related material see: After reading
questions (fiction), 18, 20, 96, 98–99; Making
Inferences (fiction), 89–95
SE: Main characters and setting, 18; Plot events
(exposition, action, climax, resolution), 19
Craft and Structure
4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including
figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices
on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets
a formal or informal tone).
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5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it
(e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as
mystery, tension, or surprise.
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6. Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature
from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.
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SE: Learning words from the selection (fiction), 18;
also see: Keep vocabulary notebook, 29–30
SE: Plot events (exposition, action, climax,
resolution), 19
SE: For related material see: List of Recommended
Titles, 5–11 (includes Things Fall Apart, Ann Frank:
Diary of a Young Girl & Long Walk to Freedom)
Pearson ELT Reading Power Level 4 ©2009 correlated to
the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, grades 9-10
CCS Standards (9-10)
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
7. Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums,
including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment (e.g., Auden’s “Musée des Beaux
Arts” and Breughel’s Landscape with the Fall of Icarus).
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8. (Not applicable to literature)
(Not applicable to literature)
9. 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).
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SE: For related material see: Book Presentations,
23
SE: For related material see: “All Summer in a Day”
(fiction), 14–21; Making Inferences (fiction), 89–95
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
10. By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and
poems, in the grades 9–10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at
the high end of the range.
Reading Power 4
SE: Choosing a Book for Extensive Reading, 4; List
of Recommended Titles, 5–11
English Language Arts Standards » Reading: Informational Text » Introduction
The CCR anchor standards and high school grade-specific standards work in tandem to define college and career readiness expectations—the former
providing broad standards, the latter providing additional specificity.
English Language Arts Standards » Reading: Informational Text » Grade 9-10
The CCR anchor standards and high school grade-specific standards work in tandem to define college and career readiness expectations—the former
providing broad standards, the latter providing additional specificity.
Key Ideas and Details
1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Reading Power 4
SE: Making Inferences (nonfiction), 89–95;
Inferring the Main Idea (nonfiction), 110–116; also
see: After reading questions (nonfiction), 13, 76,
80, 81, 83, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 217, 218, 220, 221,
222, 223, 225, 227, 230–231
Pearson ELT Reading Power Level 4 ©2009 correlated to
the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, grades 9-10
CCS Standards (9-10)
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2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text,
including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective
summary of the text.
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3. Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the
order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the
connections that are drawn between them.
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SE: Main Ideas of Paragraphs (nonfiction), 109,
120–127, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142,
143, 144, 145, 146, 147; Supporting facts and
ideas (nonfiction), 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140,
141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147; Inferring the
Main Idea (nonfiction), 110–116; Topic and Thesis
Statement of longer passages (nonfiction), 155–
159; Thesis Statement, Pattern of Organization, and
Supporting Points, 160–161; Finding the Thesis
Statement in Newspaper and Magazine Articles,
162–164; Summarizing a Passage, 200–207;
Summarizing a Textbook Chapter, 208–212
SE: Examples of the six patterns of organization:
Listing, 135, Sequence, 136, Comparison and
Contrast, 137–138, Cause and Effect, 139, Problem
Solution, 140, Extended Definition, 141; identifying
Patterns, 141–149
Craft and Structure
4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a court opinion differs from
that of a newspaper).
5. Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular
sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g., a section or chapter).
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SE: Learning words from the selection (nonfiction),
13; Keep vocabulary notebook, 29–30; Learning
New Words from Your Reading (nonfiction), 31–35;
Inferring Meaning from Context, 36–38
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SE: Main Ideas of Paragraphs (nonfiction), 109,
120–127, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142,
143, 144, 145, 146, 147; Supporting facts and
ideas (nonfiction), 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140,
141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147; Inferring the
Main Idea (nonfiction), 110–116; Topic and Thesis
Statement of longer passages (nonfiction), 155–
159; Thesis Statement, Pattern of Organization, and
Supporting Points, 160–161; Finding the Thesis
Statement in Newspaper and Magazine Articles,
162–164; Summarizing a Passage, 200–207;
Summarizing a Textbook Chapter, 208–212
Pearson ELT Reading Power Level 4 ©2009 correlated to
the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, grades 9-10
CCS Standards (9-10)
6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses
rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.
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Reading Power 4
SE: Determining the purpose of text, 220–224;
Recognizing point of view, 225–226; Recognizing
bias, 227–231; also see: Separting Fact from
Inference, 88
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
7. Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story
in both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.
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8. 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.
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9. Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (e.g., Washington’s
Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms speech, King’s “Letter
from Birmingham Jail”), including how they address related themes and concepts.
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SE: For related material see: Connecting Graphics
and Ideas, 191–194
SE: Evaluating Websites, 216–220; Determining the
purpose of text, 220–224; Recognizing point of
view, 225–226; Recognizing bias, 227–231; also
see: Separting Fact from Inference, 88
SE: For related material see: List of Recommended
Titles, 5–11 (includes The Autobiography of Malcolm
X, Helen Keller: From Tragedy to Triumph, & Rosa
Parks: My Story)
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
10. By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 9–10 text
complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Reading Power 4
SE: Choosing a Book for Extensive Reading, 4; List
of Recommended Titles, 5–11
English Language Arts Standards » Speaking & Listening » Introduction
The following standards for grades 6–12 offer a focus for instruction in each year to help ensure that students gain adequate mastery of a range of
skills and applications. Students advancing through the grades are expected to meet each year’s grade-specific standards and retain or further
develop skills and understandings mastered in preceding grades.
English Language Arts Standards » Speaking & Listening » Grade 9-10
The CCR anchor standards and high school grade-specific standards work in tandem to define college and career readiness expectations—the former
providing broad standards, the latter providing additional specificity.
Pearson ELT Reading Power Level 4 ©2009 correlated to
the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, grades 9-10
CCS Standards (9-10)
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Comprehension and Collaboration
1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues,
building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
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Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study;
explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research
on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
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Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal
consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and
deadlines, and individual roles as needed.
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Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current
discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the
discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
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Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and
disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding
and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
2. Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
3. Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying
any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.
Reading Power 4
SE: Discuss the reading (compare and explain
responses), 13, 18, 76, 80, 81, 83, 89, 90, 92, 95,
99, 110, 112, 114, 116, 160, 164, 220, 222, 223,
225, 226, 227, 229, 230; Book Conferences &
Reading Circles, 22
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SE: Evaluating Websites, 216–220; also see:
Skimming for Research, 174–178; Study Reading,
183–186
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SE: For related material see: Book Conferences &
Reading Circles, 22
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
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5. Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive
elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence
and to add interest.
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6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal
English when indicated or appropriate.
SE: Book Conferences & Reading Circles, 22
SE: Evaluating Websites, 216–220; also see:
Skimming for Research, 174–178; Study Reading,
183–186; Connecting Graphics and Ideas, 191–194
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SE: Book Presentations, 23; also see: Discuss the
reading (compare and explain responses), 13, 18,
76, 80, 81, 83, 89, 90, 92, 95, 99, 110, 112, 114,
116, 160, 164, 220, 222, 223, 225, 226, 227, 229,
230
Pearson ELT Reading Power Level 4 ©2009 correlated to
the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, grades 9-10
CCS Standards (9-10)
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English Language Arts Standards » Language » Introduction
The following standards for grades 6–12 offer a focus for instruction each year to help ensure that students gain adequate mastery of a range of
skills and applications. Students advancing through the grades are expected to meet each year’s grade-specific standards and retain or further
develop skills and understandings mastered in preceding grades. Beginning in grade 3, skills and understandings that are particularly likely to
require continued attention in higher grades as they are applied to increasingly sophisticated writing and speaking are marked with an asterisk (*).
English Language Arts Standards » Language » Grade 9-10
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing
flexibly from a range of strategies.
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Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s
position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings
or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy).
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Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries,
thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine
or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its etymology.
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Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by
checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
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SE: Learning New Words from Your Reading
(nonfiction), 31–35; Inferring Meaning from
Context, 36–38; Using Context to Choose a
Dictionary Definition, 39–41; Inferring the Meaning
of a Word in a Paragraph, 42–43; Using the Larger
Context to Infer Meaning, 44–46; also see: Learning
words from the selection (nonfiction), 13; Learning
words from the selection (fiction), 18
SE: Word Parts: Roots of English Words, 48–51,
Prefixes, 52–56, Suffixes, 57–61
SE: Use the dictionary, 27–28; Using Context to
Choose a Dictionary Definition, 39–41
SE: Use the dictionary, 27–28; Using Context to
Choose a Dictionary Definition, 39–41; also see:
Inferring Meaning from Context, 36–38; Inferring
the Meaning of a Word in a Paragraph, 42–43;
Using the Larger Context to Infer Meaning, 44–46
Pearson ELT Reading Power Level 4 ©2009 correlated to
the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, grades 9-10
CCS Standards (9-10)
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5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their
role in the text.
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Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.
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SE: For related material see: Collocations, 62–71
SE: For related material see: Inferring Meaning
from Context, 36–38; Using Context to Choose a
Dictionary Definition, 39–41; Inferring the Meaning
of a Word in a Paragraph, 42–43; Using the Larger
Context to Infer Meaning, 44–46
6. Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases,
sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness
level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
http://corestandards.org/the-standards/english-language-arts-standards
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SE: New Vocabulary in Your Reading (fiction), 4–7;
Learning words from the selection (fiction), 52, 63,
64; Using a Dictionary, 33–44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 142,
167, 190; Inferring Meaning from Context, 36–38;
Using Context to Choose a Dictionary Definition,
39–41; Inferring the Meaning of a Word in a
Paragraph, 42–43; Using the Larger Context to
Infer Meaning, 44–46; Learning words from the
selection (nonfiction), 52, 64, 65, 66, 67, 126, 142,
190, 206–207