Florida Department of Education Sunshine State … Department of Education Sunshine State Standards—Reading/Language Arts Grades 2–8 Correlated to TEST READY® PLUS Reading November

Florida Department of Education

Sunshine State Standards—Reading/Language Arts

Grades 2–8

Correlated to

TEST READY® PLUS Reading

November 2008

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Florida Department of Education Sunshine State Standards—Reading/Language Arts Grades 2–8 Correlated to TEST READY

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November 2008

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Grade 2 Sunshine State Standards Lesson and Question Question Type, Book 2

LA.2.1.7.3 - summarize information in text, including but not limited to main idea, supporting details, and connections between texts LA.2.2.2.2 - use explicitly stated information to answer a question

1(1); 3(1, 9); 4(6); 5(7 11); 6(1); 8(8, 15); PT(9, 10, 15); OP(9, 10, 15)

Finding Main Idea (stated and implied)

LA.2.1.7.3 - summarize information in text, including but not limited to main idea, supporting details, and connections between texts LA.2.2.2.2 - use explicitly stated information to answer a question

1(2, 8, 9, 10, 13); 2(1, 2, 4, 9, 14); 3(2, 3, 6, 12-14); 4(3, 8, 11, 14); 5(1, 3-6, 9, 12); 6(3-5, 10, 11, 14, 15); 7(1, 6-9, 11-13); 8(2); PT(1, 3, 4, 7, 8); OP(1, 3, 4, 7, 8)

Recalling Facts and Details

LA.2.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, and sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text

1(3, 12); 2(5, 6, 10); 3(5); 4(2, 15); 8(1, 9, 10)

Understanding Sequence

LA.2.2.1.2 - identify and describe the elements of story structure, including setting, plot, character, problem, and resolution in a variety of fiction

5(2); 7(4); 8(11) Establishing Setting

LA.2.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words LA.2.1.6.8 - determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings (e.g., mine) in context

2(11); 5(8); 8(13) Finding Word Meaning in Context

LA.2.1.7.1 - identify a text’s features (e.g., title, subheadings, captions, illustrations), use them to make and confirm predictions, and establish a purpose for reading

1(14); 8(7) Making Predictions

LA.2.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text LA.2.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, and sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text

1(4, 5, 7); 2(15); 3(7, 8); 4(1, 10, 11, 14); 6(2, 6, 12); 7(10); PT(2, 5); OP(2, 5)

Recognizing Cause and Effect

LA.2.2.1.1 - identify the basic characteristics of a variety of literary forms (e.g., fables, stories, fiction, poetry, folktales, legends) and how they are alike and different LA.2.2.2.3 - distinguish among a variety of text (e.g., reference, practical/functional)

3(10); 4(13); 8(14) Distinguishing Between Fantasy and Reality

LA.2.2.1.1 - identify the basic characteristics of a variety of literary forms (e.g., fables, stories, fiction, poetry, folktales, legends) and how they are alike and different LA.2.2.2.3 - distinguish among a variety of text (e.g., reference, practical/functional)

2(12); 5(10); 7(5) Analyzing Literary Forms

LA.2.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, and sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text LA.2.1.7.7 - compare and contrast characters and settings in one text

5(14); 6(8); 7(3); PT(12); OP(12)

Comparing and Contrasting


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LA.2.1.7.2 - determines the author’s purpose in text and asks clarifying questions (e.g., why, how) if meaning is unclear

2(1); 4(9); 6(9); 7(15); PT(11); OP(11)

Evaluating Intent

LA.2.1.7.8 - use strategies to repair comprehension of grade-appropriate text when self-monitoring indicates confusion, including but not limited to rereading, checking context clues, predicting, summarizing, questioning, and clarifying by checking other sources

1(15); 5(15); PT(14); OP(14)

Identifying Comprehension Strategies

LA.2.2.2.1 - recognize and understand the purpose of text features (e.g., simple table of contents, glossary, charts, graphs, diagrams, illustrations) LA.2.6.1.1 - The student will read informational text (e.g., directions, graphs, charts, signs, captions) to follow multi-step instructions, answer literal questions, perform tasks, learn tasks, and sequentially carry out the steps of a procedure

4(7); PT(13); OP(13) Interpreting Graphic Aids


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LA.3.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, strongly implied message and inference, and chronological order of events LA.3.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions related to explicitly stated main ideas or relevant supporting details

1(9); 2(14, 16); 4(5, 14); 5(15); 7(14); 8(8, 12); PT(2, 14); OP(2, 14)


LA.3.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, strongly implied message and inference, and chronological order of events LA.3.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions related to explicitly stated main ideas or relevant supporting details

1(5, 8, 10, 14, 17, 19); 2(1, 2, 12, 17); 3(1, 10); 4(8, 13, 16); 5(3, 11, 14, 17); 6(3-5, 8, 16); 7(3, 5, 9, 12, 13); 8(3, 5, 17); PT(9, 16, 18, 20); OP(9, 16, 18, 20)


LA.3.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, and sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text LA.3.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, strongly implied message and inference, and chronological order of events

1(20); 2(15); 3(3, 6, 16, 20); 4(6); 6(17); 7(20); 8(9, 10); PT(3, 17); OP(3, 17)


LA.3.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements, settings, characters, and problems in two texts

4(19); 6(9); 7(10); 8(1); PT(6); OP(6)

Establishing Setting

LA.3.1.6.1 - use new vocabulary that is introduced and taught directly 6(7); 8(7) Understanding Technical Terms

LA.3.6.1.1- The student will read informational text (e.g., graphs, charts, manuals) and organize information for different purposes, including but not limited to being informed, following multi-step directions, making a report, conducting interviews, preparing to take a test, and performing a task

3(8, 11, 14)

Following Directions

LA.3.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words 1(3, 11, 16); 2(6); 3(2, 9, 19); 5(2, 8, 18); 6(10, 13); 7(15); 8(20); PT(4, 10); OP(4, 10)

Finding Word Meaning in Context

LA.3.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, strongly implied message and inference, and chronological order of events

2(7); 3(4, 5, 7); 5(20); 6(20); 7(18)

Making Predictions

LA.3.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, strongly implied message and inference, and chronological order of events

1(2, 4, 6, 15, 16); 2(5, 8, 9, 11, 19, 20); 3(13, 15); 4(1, 2, 9, 15, 18); 5(4, 6, 12, 13); 6(2, 6, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19); 7(1, 2, 7, 19); 8(13, 15, 16, 18); PT(5, 7, 12, 19); OP(5, 7, 12, 19)

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LA.3.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements, settings, characters, and problems in two texts

2(13); 4(7) Understanding Problem and Solution

LA.3.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text LA.3.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., cause/effect and sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text

1(13); 2(3, 9); 4(4, 10, 12); 5(7); 7(4, 11); 8(2); PT(8); OP(8)


LA.3.6.3.1 - determine main content and supporting details, including distinguishing fact from opinion, in a print media message

3(18); 4(17); 5(5); PT(13); OP(13)

Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion

LA.3.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, and sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text

4(11); 5(1, 10); 7(17); 8(14); PT(1); OP(1)


LA.3.2.1.1 - understand the distinguishing features among the common forms of literature (e.g., poetry, prose, fiction, drama)

1(18); 2(10); 3(12); 5(16); 8(4, 19); PT(11); OP(11)

Analyzing Literary Forms

LA.3.2.1.3 - identify and explain how language choice helps to develop mood and meaning in poetry (e.g., sensory and concrete words, figurative language) LA.3.2.1.7 - identify and explain an author’s use of descriptive, idiomatic, and figurative language (e.g., personification, similes, metaphors, symbolism), and examine how it is used to describe people, feelings, and objects

1(1, 7); 7(8); PT(15); OP(15)

Interpreting Figurative Language

LA.3.1.7.2 - identify the author’s purpose (e.g., to inform, entertain, or explain) in text and how an author’s perspective influences text

5(9); 6(1) Evaluating Intent

LA.3.1.7.8 - use strategies to repair comprehension of grade-appropriate text when self-monitoring indicates confusion, including but not limited to rereading, checking context clues, predicting, summarizing, questioning, and clarifying by checking other sources LA.3.2.2.3 - organize information to show an understanding of main ideas within a text through charting, mapping, or summarizing

2(4); 8(11) Summarizing

LA.3.1.7.8 - use strategies to repair comprehension of grade-appropriate text when self-monitoring indicates confusion, including but not limited to rereading, checking context clues, predicting, summarizing, questioning, and clarifying by checking other sources

1(12); 2(18); 3(17); 4(20); 5(19); 6(15); 7(6, 16); 8(6)


LA.3.2.2.1 - identify and explain the purpose of text features (e.g., table of contents, glossary, headings, charts, graphs, diagrams, illustrations)

4(3) Interpreting Graphic Aids


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LA.4.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, implied message, inferences, chronological order of events, summarizing, and paraphrasing LA.4.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions related to explicitly stated main ideas or relevant details

2(19); 3(4, 14); 4(3, 7); 6(1, 2, 19); 6(10, 16); 8(17, 20); PT(7, 11); OP(7, 11)


LA.4.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, implied message, inferences, chronological order of events, summarizing, and paraphrasing LA.4.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions related to explicitly stated main ideas or relevant details

1(5, 6, 9, 10, 14); 2(7, 11, 13, 20); 3(3, 6, 11, 18); 4(2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 19); 5(1, 15); 6(4, 5, 12, 17, 18); 7(1, 2, 4, 17, 18); 8(4, 5, 7, 11, 17); PT(3, 4, 8, 14); OP(3, 4, 8, 14)


LA.4.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, implied message, inferences, chronological order of events, summarizing, and paraphrasing LA.4.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text

2(5); 3(16); 5(4); 6(6, 16) Understanding Sequence

LA.4.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts (e.g., setting, characters, problems)

3(2, 13); 7(6) Establishing Setting

LA.4.6.1.1 - The student will read informational text and text features (e.g., format, graphics, legends, illustrations, diagrams) to organize information for different purposes (e.g., being informed, following multi-step directions, creating a report, conducting interviews, preparing to take a test, performing a task)

2(3,16) Following Directions

LA.4.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words 2(2); 3(19); 4(11); 5(9); 6(14); 7(5, 20); 8(2, 14); PT(12); OP(12)


LA.4.1.7.8 - use strategies to repair comprehension of grade appropriate text when self-monitoring indicates confusion, including but not limited to rereading, checking context clues, predicting, summarizing, questioning, and clarifying by checking other sources

1(8, 18); 4(14); 5(11, 20); 6(13); PT(17); OP(17)

Making Predictions

LA.4.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, implied message, inferences, chronological order of events, summarizing, and paraphrasing

1(1, 11, 20); 2(1, 4, 6, 8, 12); 3(1, 7, 17); 4(1, 5, 15); 5(6, 8, 12, 16); 6(7, 9, 11, 20); 7(3, 9, 13, 14, 19); 8(6, 12, 13); PT(1, 5, 13, 19); OP(1, 5, 13, 19)



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LA.4.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, implied message, inferences, chronological order of events, summarizing, and paraphrasing LA.4.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text LA.4.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text

1(12); 3(5, 10); 5(19); 8(9, 16)


LA.4.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts (e.g., setting, characters, problems)

5(3, 17); 6(15); PT(2); OP(2)

Understanding Problem and Solution

LA.4.6.2.2 - apply evaluative criteria (e.g., readability, currency, accuracy) for selecting and using a variety of appropriate resources, gather and record information, noting the difference between opinions and fact

1(2); 2(17); 5(10); PT(10); OP(10)

Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion

LA.4.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, implied message, inferences, chronological order of events, summarizing, and paraphrasing LA.4.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text

3(9, 12); 4(8, 12); 6(3); 7(12); PT(20); OP(20)


LA.4.2.1.1 - read and distinguish among the genres and sub-genres of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and media

1(3, 15, 19); 2(9, 18); 3(8, 15); 4(17); 5(2, 7, 18); 7(7); 8(3, 8); PT(16); OP(16)


LA.4.2.1.3 - identify and explain how language choice helps to develop mood and meaning in poetry (e.g., sensory and concrete words as well as figurative language) LA.4.2.1.7 - identify and explain an author’s use of descriptive, idiomatic, and figurative language (e.g., personification, similes, metaphors, symbolism), and examine how it is used to describe people, feelings, and objects

1(7, 13); 6(8); 7(8, 11); PT(15); OP(15)


LA.4.1.7.2 - identify the author’s purpose (e.g., to inform, entertain, explain) in text and how an author’s perspective influences text

1(4); 4(20); 5(5, 13); 8(1, 10); PT(9); OP(9)

Evaluating Intent

LA.4.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, implied message, inferences, chronological order of events, summarizing, and paraphrasing LA.4.2.2.3 - organize information to show an understanding of main ideas within a text through charting, mapping, or summarizing

1(16); 3(20); 6(10) Summarizing


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LA.4.1.7.3 - determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text, including but not limited to main idea, relevant supporting details, implied message, inferences, chronological order of events, summarizing, and paraphrasing

1(17); 2(14, 15); 4(13, 16, 18); 5(14); 8(15, 18); PT(18); OP(18)


LA.4.2.2.1 - locate, explain, and use information from text features (e.g., table of contents, glossary, headings, charts, graphs, diagrams, illustrations)

2(10); 7(15); 8(19); PT(6); OP(6)

Interpreting Graphic Aids


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LA.5.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level text through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details LA.5.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions related to explicitly stated main ideas or relevant details LA.5.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding (i.e., representing main ideas within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, or summarizing)

1(2, 15, 17); 2(1, 19); 3(15); 4(18); 5(4, 10,1 6); 6(1, 8, 10); PT(1, 16, 20); OP(1, 16, 20)


LA.5.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level text through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details LA.5.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions related to explicitly stated main ideas or relevant details

1(5, 7); 2(2, 16); 3(1, 2, 18); 4(4-6, 11, 12, 15); 5(1, 6, 8, 9, 11); 6(2, 9, 19); 7(1, 7, 15); 8(24, 7, 17-19); PT(2, 6, 8, 11, 13, 17); OP(2, 6, 8, 11, 13,17)


LA.5.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text

1(1, 11); 2(10); 3(19); 4(8, 14); 5(14); 6(13); PT(18); OP(18)


LA.5.2.1.2 - locate and analyze the elements of plot structure, including exposition, setting, character development, rising/falling action, problem/resolution, and theme in a variety of fiction

1(4); 7(20) Establishing Setting

LA.5.6.1.1 - The student will read and interpret informational text and organize the information (e.g., use outlines, timelines, and graphic organizers) from multiple sources for a variety of purposes (e.g., multi-step directions, problem solving, performing a task, supporting opinions, predictions, and conclusions)

2(17); 8(13) Following Directions

LA.5.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words LA.5.1.6.9 - determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context

1(20); 2(3, 6); 3(4, 17); 4(3, 16); 6(6, 16); 7(4, 19); 8(16)


LA.5.1.7.8 - use strategies to repair comprehension of grade-appropriate text when self-monitoring indicates confusion, including but not limited to rereading, checking context clues, predicting, note-making, summarizing, using graphic and semantic organizers, questioning, and clarifying by checking other sources

1(8); 2(13); 4(2); 5(18); 6(12)

Making Predictions

LA.5.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level text through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details

1(10, 14, 19); 2(7, 8, 18); 3(6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 20); 4(1, 10, 13, 17) 5(2, 3, 13, 17); 6(18); 7(10, 13, 16, 18); 8(5, 8, 12, 14, 15, 20); PT(3-5, 7, 9, 12, 15); OP(3-5, 7, 9, 12, 15)



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LA.5.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text LA.5.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text

2(5); 3(3, 5, 9); 4(9); 6(5, 7, 17)


LA.5.1.7.5 - identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text LA.5.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts (e.g., setting, characters, problems)

2(4, 9); 3(13); 5(19); 6(11, 14); 7(2. 9, 12)


LA.5.2.1.1 - demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of various genres (e.g., poetry, fiction, short story, dramatic literature) as forms with distinct characteristics and purposes

1(16); 2(14, 15); 3(11); 4(20); 5(5); 7(14); 8(6, 9); PT(10); OP(10)


LA.5.2.1.3 - demonstrate how rhythm and repetition as well as descriptive and figurative language help to communicate meaning in a poem LA.5.2.1.7 - identify and explain an author’s use of descriptive, idiomatic, and figurative language (e.g., personification, similes, metaphors, symbolism), and examine how it is used to describe people, feelings, and objects

1(3, 6, 18); 7(3, 6, 11); PT(14); OP(14)



1(12); 4(19) Summarizing


1(9); 2(20); 5(12, 15, 20); 6(4, 20); 7(5, 17)


LA.5.1.7.2 - identify the author’s purpose (e.g., to persuade, inform, entertain, explain) and how an author’s perspective influences text

1(13); 2(12); 3(8); 4(7); 6(15); 8(1)

Evaluating Intent

LA.5.1.7.1 - explain the purpose of text features (e.g., format, graphics, diagrams, illustrations, charts, maps), use prior knowledge to make and confirm predictions, and establish a purpose for reading LA.5.2.2.1 - locate, explain, and use information from text features (e.g., table of contents, glossary, index, transition words/phrases, headings, subheadings, charts, graphs, illustrations)

2(11); 8(11) Interpreting Graphic Aids


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LA.6.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level text through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details LA.6.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions related to the main idea or relevant details, maintaining chronological or logical order LA.6.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding (i.e., representing main ideas within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, summarizing, or comparing/contrasting)

1(1); 2(1); 3(1, 13); 4(1); 5(1, 17); 8(12); PT(1, 15, 18); OP(1, 15, 18)


LA.6.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level text through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details LA.6.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions related to the main idea or relevant details, maintaining chronological or logical order

1(5, 8, 16, 19); 2(9, 15, 16, 19); 3(2, 3, 7, 11, 18, 20); 4(3, 4, 9, 11, 14, 19); PT(7, 8, 10, 13, 19, 20); OP(7, 8, 10, 13, 19, 20)


LA.6.1.7.5 - analyze a variety of text structures (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, chronological order, argument/support, lists) and text features (main headings with subheadings) and explain their impact on meaning in text LA.6.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions related to the main idea or relevant details, maintaining chronological or logical order

1(3); 2(3, 10, 20); 3(19); 4(7, 17, 19); 5(9); 6(5); PT(16); OP(16)


LA.5.2.1.2 - locate and analyze the elements of plot structure, including exposition, setting, character development, rising/falling action, problem/resolution, and theme in a variety of fiction

1(9); 2(2); 6(1, 9); PT(12); OP(12)

Establishing Setting


1(18); 3(4, 6); 4(18); 5(8); 6(14); 7(2, 18); 8(13, 17); PT(11); OP(11)


LA.6.1.7.1 - use background knowledge of subject and related content areas, prereading strategies, graphic representations, and knowledge of text structure to make and confirm complex predictions of content, purpose, and organization of a reading selection LA.6.1.7.8 - use strategies to repair comprehension of grade-appropriate text when self-monitoring indicates confusion, including but not limited to rereading, checking context clues, predicting, note-making, summarizing, using graphic and semantic organizers, questioning, and clarifying by checking other sources

1(10); 3(10); 4(5, 15); 6(16); 8(2)

Making Predictions


1(12, 13, 15, 20); 2(8, 11, 12, 14); 3(15); 4(2, 6, 13); 5(2, 3, 7, 13); 6(2, 3, 10, 18, 19); 7(4, 7, 9, 12, 14); 8(4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 16); PT(3, 4); OP(3, 4)



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LA.6.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text LA.6.1.7.5 - analyze a variety of text structures (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, chronological order, argument/support, lists) and text features (main headings with subheadings) and explain their impact on meaning in text

1(6, 14); 2(5, 13, 17); 3(9); 4(8); 5(6, 15, 16); 6(6, 13); PT(2, 6); OP(2, 6)


LA.6.1.7.5 - analyze a variety of text structures (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, chronological order, argument/support, lists) and text features (main headings with subheadings) and explain their impact on meaning in text LA.6.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts (e.g., setting, characters, and problems)

1(11); 2(4, 7); 3(8); 5(18); 6(4); 8(3, 18); PT(14); OP(14)


LA.6.2.1.1 - identify the characteristics of various genres (e.g., poetry, fiction, short story, dramatic literature) as forms with distinct characteristics and purposes

2(18); 6(15); 7(5, 6); 8(20)


LA.6.2.1.3 - locate and analyze the effects of sound, meter, figurative and descriptive language, graphics (illustrations), and structure (e.g., line length, fonts, word placement) to communicate mood and meaning LA.6.2.1.7 - locate and analyze an author’s use of allusions and descriptive, idiomatic, and figurative language in a variety of literary text, identifying how word choice sets the author’s tone and advances the work’s theme

1(7); 3(17); 6(8, 11); 7(1, 3, 8, 17, 20); PT(9); OP(9)


LA.6.1.7.2 - analyze the author’s purpose (e.g., to persuade, inform, entertain, or explain) and perspective in a variety of texts and understand how they effect meaning

1(2, 17); 4(12); 7(10, 13); 8(1); PT(17); OP(17)

Evaluating Intent

LA.6.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level text through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details LA.6.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding (i.e., representing main ideas within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, summarizing, or comparing/contrasting)

5(12) Summarizing


3(12, 16); 4(20); 5(19, 20); 6(12); 7(15)


LA.6.1.7.5 - analyze a variety of text structures (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, chronological order, argument/support, lists) and text features (main headings with subheadings) and explain their impact on meaning in text

3(14); 4(16); 5(4, 5, 14) Interpreting Graphic Aids


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LA.7.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details LA.7.2.2.2 - use information from the text to state the main idea and/or provide relevant details LA.7.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding (i.e., representing main ideas within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, summarizing, or comparing/contrasting)

1(1, 14, 18); 2(8, 11, 20); 6(1, 9); 7(1, 18); 8(13); PT(1, 20); OP(1, 20)


LA.7.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details LA.7.2.2.2 - use information from the text to state the main idea and/or provide relevant details

1(3, 13, 16, 20); 2(1, 6, 10, 14, 17, 19); 3(6, 9, 10, 17, 18); 4(2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13); 5(6, 8, 10, 11, 19, 20); 6(3, 5, 6, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20); 7(9); 8(1, 5, 12, 14, 18, 20); PT(2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 17); OP(2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 17)



1(11); 3(20); 4(16); 7(15); 8(6, 10); PT(12); OP(12)


LA.7.2.1.2 - locate and analyze elements of characterization, setting, and plot, including rising action, conflict, resolution, theme, and other literary elements as appropriate in a variety of fiction

1(2); 3(1); 4(3); 5(1) Establishing Setting


1(17); 2(5, 7); 3(12); 4(20); 5(14, 18); 6(7); 7(2); 8(3); PT(10); OP(10)


LA.7.1.7.1 - use background knowledge of subject and related content areas, prereading strategies, graphic representations, and knowledge of text structure to make and confirm complex predictions of content, purpose, and organization of a reading selection

3(19); 4(9) Making Predictions

LA.7.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details

1(6, 7, 9, 12); 2(3, 4, 13, 15); 3(2, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 16); 4(10, 14, 18); 5(4, 7, 12, 15, 16, 17); 6(12, 15, 18); 7(6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20); 8(15, 16); PT(3, 6, 7, 19); OP(3, 6, 7, 19)



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LA.7.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text LA.7.1.7.5 - analyze a variety of text structures (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, chronological order, argument/support, lists) and text features (main headings with subheadings) and explain their impact on meaning in text

1(19); 3(3, 7); 4(1); 6(11); 7(3, 8); 8(4, 8); PT(15); OP(15)


LA.7.1.7.5 - analyze a variety of text structures (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, chronological order, argument/support, lists) and text features (main headings with subheadings) and explain their impact on meaning in text LA.7.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts (e.g., setting, characters, problems) LA.7.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding (i.e., representing main ideas within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, summarizing, or comparing/contrasting)

1(15); 2(2, 12); 5(2); 6(2, 8, 10); 8(7); PT(16); OP(16)


LA.7.2.1.1 - identify and analyze the characteristics of various genres (e.g., poetry, fiction, short story, dramatic literature) as forms with distinct characteristics and purposes

1(5, 10); 2(16); 3(5); 4(8, 17, 19); 5(3); 7(5, 12); 8(19)


LA.7.2.1.3 - locate and analyze various literary devices (e.g., sound, meter, figurative and descriptive language), graphics, and structure contribute to the mood and meaning in poetry LA.7.2.1.7 - locate and analyze an author’s use of allusions and descriptive, idiomatic, and figurative language in a variety of literary text, identifying how word choice is used to appeal to the reader’s senses and emotions, providing evidence from text to support the analysis

5(9); 7(16) Interpreting Figurative Language


5(5); 7(19); 8(9) Evaluating Intent


3(14); 4(15); PT(14); OP(14)

Summarizing


1(8); 6(17); 7(13); 8(2, 17); PT(11, 18); OP(11, 18)



2(9, 18); 5(13); 8(11) Interpreting Graphic Aids


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November 2008



LA.8.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details LA.8.2.2.2 - synthesize and use information from the text to state the main idea or provide relevant details LA.8.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding or relationships among facts, ideas, and events (i.e., representing key points within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, summarizing, or comparing/contrasting)

2(1, 19); 3(1, 17); 5(1); 6(17); 7(1); 8(1); PT(1); OP(1)


LA.8.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details LA.8.2.2.2 - synthesize and use information from the text to state the main idea or provide relevant details

1(1, 7, 14, 17); 2(2, 5, 7, 10, 11, 14); 3(2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 20); 4(1, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 20); 5(3, 4, 11, 18); 6(2, 11, 14); 7(4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 17, 20); 8(2, 3, 7, 12, 19); PT(7, 9, 14, 15, 18, 20); OP(7, 9, 14, 15, 18, 20)



2(13); 3(13); 4(4); 5(17); 7(12); 8(4); PT(3, 19); OP(3, 19)



1(12) Making Predictions


1(2, 6, 8); 2(9, 12, 15); 3(9, 14, 19); 4(3, 11, 13); 5(2, 5, 9, 10, 14, 19); 6(6, 8, 12, 13, 16); 7(3, 6, 13, 19); 8(14, 18); PT(6, 8, 12, 16); OP(6, 8, 12, 16)



1(4); 2(3, 4); 3(5); 4(9, 18); 5(6); 6(3, 9, 10); 7(2); 895, 16); PT(4); OP(4)



1(10); 3(16); 8(10); PT(10); OP(10)



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November 2008



LA.8.2.1.1 - identify, analyze, and compare the characteristics of various genres (e.g., poetry, fiction, short story, dramatic literature) as forms chosen by an author to accomplish a purpose

1(5, 13, 16); 2(18); 3(10, 18); 4(7, 15); 5(12); 7(14, 15, 18); P’T(2); OP(2)


LA.8.2.1.3 - locate and analyze various literary devices (e.g., sound, meter, figurative and descriptive language), graphics, and structure contribute to the mood and meaning in poetry

1(9, 15, 18, 19); 2(6); 4(16); 5(13); 6(4, 7); 8(11); PT(11, 17); OP(11, 17)


LA.8.1.7.2 - analyze the author’s purpose and/or perspective in a variety of texts and understand how they affect meaning

1(3); 4(8); 8(9); PT(5); OP(5)

Evaluating Intent

LA.8.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details LA.8.2.2.2 - synthesize and use information from the text to state the main idea or provide relevant details LA.8.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding or relationships among facts, ideas, and events (i.e., representing key points within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, summarizing, or comparing/contrasting)

1(20); 6(19); 8(13); PT(13); OP(13)

Summarizing


2(17); 5(15, 16, 20); 6(5, 18); 7(16); 8(8, 15, 20)


LA.8.6.1.1 - explain how text features (e.g., charts, maps, diagrams, sub-headings, captions, illustrations, graphs) aid the reader’s understanding

2(20); 6(20)

Identifying an Appropriate Title


2(8); 3(15); 8(17) Interpreting Graphic Aids

Documents

Florida Department of Education Sunshine State … Department of Education Sunshine State Standards—Reading/Language Arts Grades 2–8 Correlated to TEST READY® PLUS Reading November