Grade+9+EAL+Standards


 * The following standards represent learning targets for 9th grade EAL Academic Literacy:**


 * **LISTENING STANDARDS** ||
 * //L1:// //Distinguish between multiple meanings of oral words or phrases in social and academic contexts// ||
 * //L2:// //Analyze content-related tasks or assignments based on oral discourse// ||
 * //L3:// //Categorize examples of genres read aloud// ||
 * //L4:// //Compare traits based on visuals and oral descriptions using specific and some technical language// ||


 * **SPEAKING STANDARDS** ||
 * //S1:// //Take a stance and use evidence to defend it// ||
 * //S2:// //Compare and contrast points of view// ||
 * //S3:// //Explain content-related issues and concepts// ||
 * //S4:// //Analyze and share pros and cons of choices// ||
 * //S5:// //Use and respond to gossip, slang, and idiomatic expressions// ||
 * //S6:// //Use speaking strategies (e.g., circumlocution)// ||


 * **READING STANDARDS** ||
 * //R1:// //Compare/contrast authors’ points of view, characters, information, or events// ||
 * //R2:// //Interpret visually- or graphically-supported information// ||
 * //R3:// //Infer meaning from text// ||
 * //R4:// //Match cause to effect// ||
 * //R5:// //Evaluate usefulness of data or information supported visually or graphically// ||


 * **WRITING STANDARDS** ||
 * //W1:// //Summarize content-related notes from lectures or text// ||
 * //W2:// //Revise work based on narrative or oral feedback// ||
 * //W3:// //Compose narrative and expository text for a variety of purposes// ||
 * //W4:// //Justify or defend ideas and opinions// ||
 * //W5:// //Produce content-related reports// ||