10th Grade ELA (Utah Core Standards)

Strand 1: Speaking and Listening

• 9–10.SL.1 Take part thoughtfully in a range of conversations on topics, texts and issues.
  • a. Respond to differing views and bring together comments, claims and evidence.
  • b. Question others, consider many perspectives and test ideas against evidence.
  • c. Point out contradictions and decide whether more research would deepen the discussion.
• 9–10.SL.2 Judge the credibility of sources in different formats to solve problems and make decisions.
• 9–10.SL.3 Shape language, organization and delivery to fit the purpose and audience.
  • a. Present a clear position with evidence so listeners can follow the logic.

Strand 2: Reading

• 9–10.R.4 Read challenging grade-level text accurately and fluently enough to understand it.
• 9–10.R.5 Support analysis of explicit meaning and inferences with evidence, noting where the text is unclear.
• 9–10.R.6 Find themes or main ideas and summarize objectively with evidence.
  • RL. Trace how a theme emerges and is refined through specific details.
  • RI. Relate two main ideas to their supporting points and summarize objectively.
• 9–10.R.7 Analyze how plot, dialogue, people and events develop and connect.
  • RL. Show how plot and dialogue shape characters and move the action.
  • RI. Trace connections and contrasts between people or events through comparisons.
• 9–10.R.8 Analyze figurative language and subject terms and how they shape tone and mood.
• 9–10.R.9 Work out unknown and multiple-meaning words with flexible strategies and references.
  • a. Recognize word-part patterns that change meaning or part of speech.
  • b. Use references to find pronunciation, exact meaning, part of speech or word origin.
• 9–10.R.10 Judge whether an author's structure makes points clear, convincing or engaging.
• 9–10.R.11 Analyze how an author's background and time period shape perspective and purpose.
• 9–10.R.12 Weigh the strengths of different media and explain where adaptations stay faithful or depart.
• 9–10.R.13 Trace arguments and claims, pointing out fallacies and irrelevant evidence.
• 9–10.R.14 Compare texts with shared themes, noting style and where facts conflict.
  • RL. Analyze fiction for event patterns, character types and style.
  • RI. Find where texts on one topic differ on facts or interpretation.

Strand 3: Writing

• 9–10.W.1 Write arguments on complex topics using logic and credible evidence.
  • a. Introduce claims, distinguish them from counterclaims and organize the relationships clearly.
  • b. Develop claims and counterclaims with credible evidence, noting strengths and limits.
  • c. Link claims, reasons, evidence and counterclaims with clear transitions.
  • d. Use conventions and style suited to audience, purpose and task.
• 9–10.W.2 Convey complex ideas accurately by choosing, organizing and analyzing content.
  • a. Introduce the topic, connect related ideas and show links with media.
  • b. Develop the topic with facts, extended definitions, quotations and examples.
  • c. Link major sections with varied transitions that clarify relationships.
  • d. Use precise, subject-specific vocabulary to show how complex ideas connect.
  • e. Use conventions and style suited to audience, purpose and task.
• 9–10.W.3 Write real or imagined narratives with well-chosen details and well-structured events.
  • a. Orient the reader early with a problem, situation or observation.
  • b. Establish points of view and a setting and introduce narrators or characters.
  • c. Use dialogue, pacing, reflection and plot lines to develop characters.
  • d. Vary syntax and use vivid wording to build mood and tone.
  • e. Use conventions and style suited to audience, purpose and task.
• 9–10.W.4 Do extended research to argue, answer a question or analyze a topic.
  • a. Gather credible information, judge each source's reliability and combine findings.
  • b. Weigh evidence and form ideas that show understanding of topic and purpose.
  • c. Avoid plagiarism by quoting, paraphrasing and citing in a standard format.
  • d. Work with peers and teachers through the writing process.