Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through relevant details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, or elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples, anecdotes, or sequence of steps).
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Determine how the author uses the meaning of words or phrases, including figurative, connotative, or technical meanings, in a text.
Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, section, or text feature fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.
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 (e.g., fact/opinion, bias).
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences and/or generalizations drawn from the text.
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
Choose punctuation for effect.
Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-on sentences.
Choose words and phrases for effect.
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