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Grades 9–10 ELA (North Dakota Content Standards)

Your Teacher Information Pack for Grades 9–10 ELA in North Dakota: the standards with their official codes, the state tests and the official links. Check what you're teaching and plan a lesson.

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State
North Dakota
Grade
Grades 9–10
Standards
North Dakota English Language Arts Content Standards K-12
Last checked
2026-10-21

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The standards (our summaries)

North Dakota's official codes with our own short summaries (not the official wording). Each code links to the official document.

Communication (C)

  • 9-10.C.1 Give formal and informal presentations, with multimedia when suitable.
  • 9-10.C.2 Use suitable spoken and body language for the task and situation.
  • 9-10.C.5 Prepare for discussions by reading and researching the ideas.
  • 9-10.C.6 Take part in respectful discussions or debates.
    • 9-10.C.6a Listen for different perspectives and evaluate the speaker's logic.
    • 9-10.C.6b Present or share synthesized research.
    • 9-10.C.6c Ask and answer questions that move the discussion forward.
  • 9-10.C.7 Work productively with others by following norms, processes and roles.

Reading (R)

  • 9-10.R.2 Understand varied, complex texts and make inferences with relevant evidence.
  • 9-10.R.3a Summarize or paraphrase nonfiction objectively with relevant information.
  • 9-10.R.3b Summarize or paraphrase literary texts objectively with relevant information.
  • 9-10.R.4 Work out main ideas, claims or themes as they develop and support them with evidence.
  • 9-10.R.5 Work out meanings of words and phrases, including academic, figurative, ambiguous and connotative ones.
  • 9-10.R.6 Analyze how structure, form and format support the purpose and affect the audience.
  • 9-10.R.7 Analyze how style, syntax and word choice affect meaning, mood and tone.
  • 9-10.R.8 Analyze how literary elements develop and interact to shape meaning.
    • 9-10.R.8a Analyze how complex characters, themes and elements develop and move the plot along.
    • 9-10.R.8b Analyze how the narrator's or author's point of view reflects background and culture.
    • 9-10.R.8c Analyze and weigh several interpretations of the same scene or work.
  • 9-10.R.9 Analyze how informational and argument elements develop and serve the purpose.
    • 9-10.R.9a Analyze the author's point of view, purpose and possible bias and compare perspectives.
    • 9-10.R.9b Analyze accounts of a subject in different media, noting what each stresses or leaves out.
    • 9-10.R.9c Evaluate how reasoning, rhetoric and logical fallacies support or weaken the purpose.

Writing (W)

  • 9-10.W.1 Write clearly and coherently for a particular purpose and audience.
  • 9-10.W.2 Build a logical structure.
    • 9-10.W.2a Write a relevant introduction.
    • 9-10.W.2b Use transitions linking sections, paragraphs and sentences, and end with a fitting conclusion.
  • 9-10.W.3 Inform and explain complex information with a clear thesis and reliable evidence.
  • 9-10.W.4 Persuade an audience.
    • 9-10.W.4a Set up the relevant context.
    • 9-10.W.4b State a clear position or thesis.
    • 9-10.W.4c Use valid evidence to support claims and answer counterclaims.
    • 9-10.W.4d Use logical reasoning and avoid fallacies.
  • 9-10.W.5 Write real, imagined or poetic pieces using narrative, dialogue, sensory detail, figurative language and symbolism.
  • 9-10.W.6 Use the writing process to produce good-quality work for the purpose and audience.
  • 9-10.W.7 Use vocabulary and figurative language to create a style or voice that suits the purpose.

Language Usage (L)

  • 9-10.L.1 Use language knowledge to suit task, purpose and audience and fix usage problems.
    • 9-10.L.1a Vary syntax (phrases, clauses, sentence types) for meaning and interest.
    • 9-10.L.1b Use colons, semicolons, parentheses and other advanced punctuation.
    • 9-10.L.1c Avoid misplaced modifiers and vague pronouns.
    • 9-10.L.1d Use parallel structure.
    • 9-10.L.1e Use the right kinds of pronoun, e.g. intensive and reflexive.
    • 9-10.L.1f Follow grammar conventions from earlier grades.

Inquiry and Research (IR)

  • 9-10.IR.1 Develop relevant research questions and narrow or widen the inquiry.
  • 9-10.IR.2 Gather and interpret relevant information from primary and secondary sources.
  • 9-10.IR.3 Organize relevant information from varied sources.
  • 9-10.IR.4 Evaluate how credible sources are by bias, perspective and purpose.
  • 9-10.IR.5 Work source information in using a standard format.
    • 9-10.IR.5a Cite sources for quotations, paraphrases and summaries to keep academic integrity.
    • 9-10.IR.5b Make a citation or bibliography page in a standard format.

Tests and key dates

Check the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction for which grades are tested and this year's testing dates (we have not yet confirmed every detail above on the official site).

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