Standard: 9-10.RI.1 – Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Grade level: Grade 9-10
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Teacher Overview
This standard focuses on the ability to cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of both explicit statements and inferences in informational texts. Mastery of this standard is crucial for developing critical reading skills necessary for academic success and informed citizenship. Students should have foundational skills in identifying main ideas and supporting details, as well as making basic inferences from texts.
After mastering this standard, students will be better equipped to critically evaluate sources and construct well-supported arguments in their academic writing.
Common Misconception 1
Some students may think that any piece of textual evidence is adequate for supporting an analysis. This is incorrect because not all evidence is of equal strength or relevance.
Intervention 1
Provide examples of strong versus weak evidence and engage students in exercises where they must choose the most compelling evidence to support a given analysis.
Common Misconception 2
Another common misconception is that inferences do not require textual evidence. This is incorrect because inferences must be logically drawn from specific details in the text.
Intervention 2
Conduct guided reading sessions where students practice making inferences and directly linking them to textual evidence.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should have a basic understanding of how to identify main ideas and supporting details in a text, as well as the ability to make inferences based on textual evidence.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate the credibility of sources, construct well-supported arguments, and engage in more advanced literary analysis.
Instructional Activities
- Close reading exercises with annotation
- Group discussions on textual evidence
- Writing analytical essays using textual evidence
- Peer review sessions focusing on the strength of evidence
