Common+Core+State+Standards

[|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.1] Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

[|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.3] Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).

[|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.1] Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

[|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.8] Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.

[|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.9] Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.