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NATIONAL FCS AND COMMON CORE STANDARDS ALIGNMENT

Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
1.1
1.1.1
Summarize local and global policies, issues and
BEGINNING
Analyze strategies to
trends in the workplace and community that affect RST.6-8.2.
manage multiple roles and
individuals and families.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a
responsibilities (individual, 1.1.2
text; provide an accurate summary of the text
Analyze the effects of social, economic and
family, career, community
distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
technological change on work and family
and global).
dynamics.
RST.6-8.4.
1.1.3
Analyze ways that individual career goals can
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
affect the family's capacity to meet goals for all
other domain-specific words and phrases as they
family members.
are used in a specific scientific or technical context
1.1.4
Analyze potential effects of career path decisions
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
on balancing work and family.
1.1.5
Define goals for life-long learning and leisure
RST.6-8.7.
opportunities for all family members.
Integrate quantitative or technical information
1.1.6
Develop a life plan, including pathways to
expressed in words in a text with a version of that
acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to
information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
achieve individual, family, and career goals.
diagram, model, graph, or table).
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.

Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
(For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
(For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.

Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text
to those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
(For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
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Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
(For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in
words) in order to address a question or solve a
problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.

Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources
(e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a
coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon,
or concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
(For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.

Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
(For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback,
including new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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
specific 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.

Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
1.2
1.2.1
Analyze potential career choices to determine the BEGINNING
Demonstrate transferable
knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with
SL.6-8.1.
and employability skills in
each career.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
school, community and
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher1.2.2
Demonstrate job seeking and job keeping skills.
workplace settings.
led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts,
1.2.3
Apply communication skills in school, community
and issues, building on others ideas and expressing
and workplace settings.
their own clearly.
1.2.4
Demonstrate teamwork skills in school,
community and workplace settings.
(For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State
1.2.5
Analyze strategies to manage the effects of
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
changing technologies in workplace settings.
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
1.2.6
Demonstrate leadership skills and abilities in
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
school, workplace and community settings.
1.2.7
Analyze factors that contribute to maintaining safe
RST.6-8.3.
and healthy school, work and community
Follow precisely a multistep procedure when
environments.
carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or
1.2.8
Demonstrate work ethics and professionalism.
performing technical tasks.
RST.6-8.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they
are used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources
with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.

L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
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Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
(For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source.
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Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style
are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements)
in presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.

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Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relative information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the
research question; integrate information into the
text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas,
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse formats and media (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make
informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating
the credibility and accuracy of each source and
noting any discrepancies among the data.
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Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements)
in presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.

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Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback,
including new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

15

Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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
specific 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.

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Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
1.3
1.3.1
Analyze goals that support individuals and family
INTERMEDIATE
Evaluate the reciprocal
members in carrying out community and civic
RH.9-10.1.
effects of individual and
responsibilities.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
family participation in
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
1.3.2
Demonstrate skills that individuals and families
community activities.
features as the date and origin of the information.
can utilize to support civic engagement in
community activities.
RH.9-10.2.
1.3.3
Analyze personal and family assets and skills that
Determine the central ideas or information of a
provide service to the community.
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
1.3.4
Analyze community resources and systems of
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
formal and informal support available to
the course of the text.
individuals and families.
1.3.5
Analyze the effects of public policies, agencies and
RH.9-10.3.
institutions that affect individuals and families.
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a
1.3.6
Identify ways individuals and families can
text; determine whether earlier events caused later
influence change in policies, agencies, and
ones or simply preceded them.
institutions that affect individuals and families.
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same
topic in several primary and secondary sources.

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Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the
research question; integrate information into the
text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas,
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.

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Standard 1: Career, Community and Family Connections


1.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in
words) in order to address a question or solve a
problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and
evidence by corroborating or challenging them with
other information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
WHST.11-12.8.ather 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 specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

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Standard 2: Consumer and Family Resources


2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
2.1
2.1.1
Apply management and planning skills and
BEGINNING
Demonstrate
processes to organize tasks and responsibilities.
RST.6-8.2.
management of
2.1.2
Analyze how individuals and families make choices Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
individual and family
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
to satisfy needs and wants.
resources such as food,
from prior knowledge or opinions
2.1.3
Analyze decisions about providing safe and
clothing, shelter, health
nutritious food for individuals and families.
care, recreation,
2.1.4
Apply consumer skills to providing and maintaining RST.6-8.4.
transportation, time, and
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
clothing.
human capital.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
2.1.5
Apply consumer skills to decisions about housing,
used in a specific scientific or technical context
utilities, and furnishings.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
2.1.6
Summarize information about procuring and
maintaining health care to meet the needs of
RST.6-8.7.
individuals and family members.
Integrate quantitative or technical information
2.1.7
Apply consumer skills to decisions about
expressed in words in a text with a version of that
recreation.
information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
2.1.8
Apply consumer skills to acquire and maintain
transportation that meets the needs of individuals diagram, model, graph, or table).
and family members
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
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Standard 2: Consumer and Family Resources


2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.6-8.5.
With some guidance and support from peers and
adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on how well purpose and
audience have been addressed.
WHST.6-8.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce
and publish writing and present the relationships
between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.6-8.7.
Conduct short research projects to answer a question
(including a self-generated question), drawing on
several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of
exploration.
WHST.6-8.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and
digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess
the credibility and accuracy of each source; and
quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and following a
standard format for citation.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis reflection, and research
WHST.6-8.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
(For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
SL.6.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons
and evidence from claims that are not.
SL.7.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
SL.8.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and
identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
SL.6-8.4.
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas
logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and
details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays in
presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.
SL.8.5.
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.
SL.6-8.6.
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks,
demonstrating command of formal English when
indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6, 7, 8 language
standards 1 and 3 on page 52 for specific
expectations.)
L.6.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
(For L.6.1.a-e, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.7.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
(For L.7.1.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.8.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
(For L.8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-7.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
(For L.6-7.2.a-b, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.8.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
(For L.8.2.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
(For L.6.3.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.7-8.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
(For L.7-8.3.a, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
(For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
(For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
(For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a Text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
(For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
(For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one on- one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
(For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any
discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and median
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
(For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
(For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning,
revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach,
focusing on addressing what is most significant for a
specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
2.2
2.2.1
Analyze individual and family responsibility in
BEGINNING
Analyze the relationship
relation to the environmental trends and issues.
RST.6-8.2.
of the environment to
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
2.2.2
Summarize environmental trends and issues
family and consumer
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
affecting families and future generations.
resources.
from prior knowledge or opinions.
2.2.3
Demonstrate behaviors that conserve, reuse, and
recycle resources to maintain the environment.
RST.6-8.10.
2.2.4
Explain government regulations for conserving
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
natural resources.
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
SL.6-8.1.
0Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grades -6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
(For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
(For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
(For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
(For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
WHST.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 specific
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.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
2.3
2.3.1
Analyze state and federal policies and laws
BEGINNING
Analyze policies that
providing consumer protection.
RST.6-8.2.
support consumer rights
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
2.3.2
Analyze how policies become laws relating to
and responsibilities.
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
consumer rights.
from prior knowledge or opinions.
2.3.3
Analyze skills used in seeking information to
consumer rights.
RST.6-8.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
(For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
(For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
(For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
(For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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 specific
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.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
2.4
2.4.1
Summarize types of technology that affect family
BEGINNING
Evaluate the effects of
and consumer decision-making.
SL.6-8.1.
technology on individual
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
2.4.2
Analyze how media and technological advances
and family resources.
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
affect family and consumer decisions.
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
2.4.3
Assess the use of technology and its effect on
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
quality of life.
own clearly.
(For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
RST.11-12-9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
2.5
2.5.1
Analyze the use of resources in making choices
BEGINNING
Analyze relationships
that satisfy needs and wants of individuals and
RST.6-8.2.
between the economic
families.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
system and consumer
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
2.5.2
Analyze individual and family roles in the
actions.
from prior knowledge or opinions.
economic system.
2.5.3
Analyze economic effects of laws and regulations
RST.6-8.4.
that pertain to consumers and providers of
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
services.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
2.5.4
Analyze practices that allow families to maintain
used in a specific scientific or technical context
economic self-sufficiency.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
RST.6-8.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text with a version of that
information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
diagram, model, graph, or table).
RST.6-8.10.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
(For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
(For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.6.
Compare the point of view of two or more authors
for how they treat the same or similar topics,
including which details they include and emphasize in
their respective accounts.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.6.
Evaluate authors differing points of view on the
same historical event or issue by assessing the
authors claims, reasoning, and evidence.
RST.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
2.6
2.6.1
Evaluate the need for personal and family financial BEGINNING
Demonstrate
planning.
RST.6-8.2.
management of financial 2.6.2
Apply management principles to individual and
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
resources to meet the
family financial practices.
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
goals of individuals and
2.6.3
Apply management principles to decisions about
from prior knowledge or opinions.
families across the life
insurance for individuals and families.
RST.6-8.4.
span.
Evaluate personal and legal documents related to
2.6.4
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
managing individual and family finances.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
RST.6-8.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text with a version of that
information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
diagram, model, graph, or table).
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
(For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
(For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
science and technical texts, attending to the precise
details of explanations or descriptions
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
science and technical texts, attending to important
distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or
inconsistencies in the account.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.

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2.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.

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3.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices needed for a career in consumer services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
3.1
3.1.1
Explain roles and functions of individuals engaged INTERMEDIATE
Analyze career paths
in consumer service careers.
SL.9-10.1.
within consumer service
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
3.1.2
Analyze opportunities for employment and
industries.
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
entrepreneurial endeavors.
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9
3.1.3
Summarize education and training requirements
10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas
and opportunities for career paths in consumer
and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
services.
3.1.4
Analyze the effects of the consumer service
(For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
industry on local, state, national, and global
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
economies.
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
3.1.5
Create an employment portfolio for use with
applying for internships and work-based learning Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
opportunities in consumer service careers.
SL.9-10.2.
3.1.6
Analyze the role of professional organizations in
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
consumer service professions.
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
(For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.

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3.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices needed for a career in consumer services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
(For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
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3.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices needed for a career in consumer services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
(For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.

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3.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices needed for a career in consumer services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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
specific 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.

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3.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices needed for a career in consumer services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
3.2
3.2.1
Analyze the role of advocacy groups at state and
BEGINNING
Analyze factors that affect
national levels.
RST.6-8.2.
consumer advocacy.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
3.2.2
Analyze the contributions of policy makers to
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
consumer advocacy.
3.2.3
Demonstrate strategies that enable consumers to from prior knowledge or opinions.
become advocates.
RST.6-8.4.
3.2.4
Analyze the effects of consumer protection laws
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
on advocacy.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
3.2.5
Apply strategies to reduce the risk of consumer
used in a specific scientific or technical context
fraud.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
3.2.6
Analyze the role of media in consumer advocacy.
3.2.7
Analyze the effects of business and industry
RST.6-8.7.
policies and procedures on advocacy.
Integrate quantitative or technical information
3.2.8
Analyze the use of educational and promotional
expressed in words in a text with a version of that
materials in consumer advocacy.
information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
diagram, model, graph, or table).
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
(For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
(For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
features as the date and origin of the information.
RH.9-10.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
the course of the text.
RH.9-10.3.
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a
text; determine whether earlier events caused later
ones or simply preceded them.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.4.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as
they are used in a text, including vocabulary
describing political, social, or economic aspects of
history/social studies.
RH.9-10.5.
Analyze how a text uses structure to emphasize key
points or advance an explanation or analysis.
RH.9-10.6.
Compare the point of view of two or more authors
for how they treat the same or similar topics,
including which details they include and emphasize
in their respective accounts.
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.
RH.11-12.4.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as
they are used in a text, including analyzing how an
author uses and refines the meaning of a key term
over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines
faction in Federalist No. 10).

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.5.
Analyze in detail how a complex primary source is
structured, including how key sentences,
paragraphs, and larger portions of the text
contribute to the whole.
RH.11-12.6.
Evaluate authors differing points of view on the
same historical event or issue by assessing the
authors claims, reasoning, and evidence.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and evidence
by corroborating or challenging them with other
information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
3.3
3.3.1
Explain the effects of the economy on personal
BEGINNING
Analyze factors in
income, individual and family security, and
RST.6-8.2.
developing a long-term
consumer decisions.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
financial management
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
3.3.2
Demonstrate components of a financial planning
plan
from prior knowledge or opinions.
process that reflect the distinction between
needs, wants, values, goals, and economic
RST.6-8.4.
resources.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
3.3.3
Analyze the effect of consumer credit in longother domain-specific words and phrases as they are
term financial planning
used in a specific scientific or technical context
3.3.4
Compare investment and savings alternatives.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
3.3.5
Analyze the effects of risk management strategies
on long-term financial planning.
RST.6-8.7.
3.3.6
Analyze the effect of key life transitions on
Integrate quantitative or technical information
financial planning
expressed in words in a text with a version of that
3.3.7
Explain the role of estate planning in long-term
information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
financial planning.
diagram, model, graph, or table).
3.3.8
Analyze factors that influence establishing and
maintaining a good credit rating and the effect of RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
credit ratings on rates and terms for credit and
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
insurance.
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
(For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
(For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any
fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted
evidence.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RH.9-10.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
features as the date and origin of the information.
RH.9-10.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
the course of the text.
RH.9-10.3.
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a
text; determine whether earlier events caused later
ones or simply preceded them.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.4.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as
they are used in a text, including vocabulary
describing political, social, or economic aspects of
history/social studies.
RH.9-10.5.
Analyze how a text uses structure to emphasize key
points or advance an explanation or analysis.
RH.9-10.6.
Compare the point of view of two or more authors
for how they treat the same or similar topics,
including which details they include and emphasize
in their respective accounts.
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.
RH.11-12.4.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as
they are used in a text, including analyzing how an
author uses and refines the meaning of a key term
over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines
faction in Federalist No. 10).
RH.11-12.5.
Analyze in detail how a complex primary source is
structured, including how key sentences,
paragraphs, and larger portions of the text
contribute to the whole.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.6.
Evaluate authors differing points of view on the
same historical event or issue by assessing the
authors claims, reasoning, and evidence.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and evidence
by corroborating or challenging them with other
information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
3.4
3.4.1
Investigate sources and types of residential and
INTERMEDIATE
Analyze resource
commercial energy, water policy and usage,
RH.9-10.1.
consumption for
waste disposal, and pollution issues.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
conservation and waste
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
3.4.2
Evaluate local, state, and national private and
management practices
features as the date and origin of the information.
government consumer programs and services to
recycle and conserve energy and environmental
RH.9-10.2.
resources.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
3.4.3
Explore strategies and practices to conserve
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
energy and reduce waste.
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
3.4.4
Examine waste management issues.
the course of the text.
3.4.5
Examine roles of government, industry, and
family
RH.9-10.3.
in energy consumption.
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a
text; determine whether earlier events caused later
ones or simply preceded them.
RH.9-10.4.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as
they are used in a text, including vocabulary
describing political, social, or economic aspects of
history/social studies.
RH.9-10.5.
Analyze how a text uses structure to emphasize key
points or advance an explanation or analysis.
RH.9-10.6.
Compare the point of view of two or more authors
for how they treat the same or similar topics,
including which details they include and emphasize
in their respective accounts.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.4.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as
they are used in a text, including analyzing how an
author uses and refines the meaning of a key term
over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines
faction in Federalist No. 10).
RH.11-12.5.
Analyze in detail how a complex primary source is
structured, including how key sentences,
paragraphs, and larger portions of the text
contribute to the whole.
RH.11-12.6.
Evaluate authors differing points of view on the
same historical event or issue by assessing the
authors claims, reasoning, and evidence.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and evidence
by corroborating or challenging them with other
information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
3.5
3.5.1
Conduct market research to determine consumer BEGINNING
Demonstrate skills needed
trends and product development needs.
RST.6-8.2.
for product development, 3.5.2
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
Design or analyze a consumer product.
testing, and presentation. 3.5.3
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
Analyze features, prices, product information,
from prior knowledge or opinions.
styles, and performance of consumer goods for
potential trade-offs among the components.
RST.6-8.4.
3.5.4
Evaluate a product utilizing valid and reliable
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
testing procedures.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
3.5.5
Apply statistical analysis processes to interpret,
used in a specific scientific or technical context
summarize, and report data from tests.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
3.5.6
Evaluate the labeling, packaging, and support
materials of consumer goods.
RST.6-8.7.
3.5.7
Demonstrate a product to educate an audience
Integrate quantitative or technical information
about a new product on the consumer market.
expressed in words in a text with a version of that
3.5.8
Utilize appropriate marketing and sales
information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
techniques to aid consumers in the selection of
diagram, model, graph, or table).
goods and services that meet consumer needs.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
(For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
(For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
features as the date and origin of the information.
RH.9-10.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
the course of the text.
RH.9-10.3.
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a
text; determine whether earlier events caused later
ones or simply preceded them.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.4.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as
they are used in a text, including vocabulary
describing political, social, or economic aspects of
history/social studies.
RH.9-10.5.
Analyze how a text uses structure to emphasize key
points or advance an explanation or analysis.
RH.9-10.6.
Compare the point of view of two or more authors
for how they treat the same or similar topics,
including which details they include and emphasize
in their respective accounts.
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.
RH.11-12.4.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as
they are used in a text, including analyzing how an
author uses and refines the meaning of a key term
over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines
faction in Federalist No. 10).
RH.11-12.5.
Analyze in detail how a complex primary source is
structured, including how key sentences,
paragraphs, and larger portions of the text
contribute to the whole.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.6.
Evaluate authors differing points of view on the
same historical event or issue by assessing the
authors claims, reasoning, and evidence.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and evidence
by corroborating or challenging them with other
information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
85

Standard 3: Consumer Services


3.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices needed for a career in consumer services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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
specific 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.

86

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
4.1
4.1.1. Explain the roles and functions of individuals
INTERMEDIATE
Analyze career paths
engaged in early childhood, education, and
SL.9-10.1.
within early childhood,
services.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
education & related
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
4.1.2
Analyze opportunities for employment and
services.
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9
entrepreneurial endeavors.
10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas
4.1.3
Summarize education and training requirements
and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
and opportunities for career paths in early
childhood, education, and services.
4.1.4
Analyze the effects of early childhood, education, (For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
and services occupations on local, state, national, Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
and global economies.
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
4.1.5
Create an employment portfolio for use with
applying for internships and work-based learning
SL.9-10.2.
opportunities in education and early childhood.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
4.1.6
Analyze the role of professional organizations in
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
education and early childhood.
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

87

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
(For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.

88

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
89

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
(For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.

90

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
(For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
91

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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
specific 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.

92

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
4.2
4.2.1
Analyze child development theories and their
BEGINNING
Analyze developmentally
implications for educational and childcare
RST.6-8.2.
appropriate practices to
practices.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
plan for early childhood,
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
4.2.2
Apply a variety of assessment methods to
education, and services.
from prior knowledge or opinions.
observe and interpret childrens growth and
development.
RST.6-8.4.
4.2.3
Analyze cultural and environmental influences
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
when assessing childrens development.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
4.2.4
Analyze abilities and needs of children and their
used in a specific scientific or technical context
effects on childrens growth and development.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
4.2.5
Analyze strategies that promote childrens
growth and development.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

93

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
(For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.

94

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
(For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
95

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

96

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order
to address a question or solve a problem.

97

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
(For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
98

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

99

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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
specific 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.

100

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
4.3.
4.3.1
Analyze a variety of curriculum and instructional
INTERMEDIATE
Demonstrate integration
models.
RST.9-10.2.
of curriculum and
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
4.3.2
Implement learning activities in all curriculum
instruction to meet
trace the texts explanation or depiction of a
areas that meet the developmental needs of
childrens developmental
complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide
children.
needs and interests.
an accurate summary of the text.
4.3.3
Implement an integrated curriculum that
incorporates a childs language, learning styles,
RST.9-10.3.
early experiences, and cultural values.
Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure
4.3.4
Demonstrate a variety of teaching methods to
when carrying out experiments, taking
meet individual needs of children.
measurements, or performing technical tasks,
4.3.5
Arrange learning centers that provide for
attending to special cases or exceptions defined in
childrens exploration, discovery, and
the text.
development.
4.3.6. Establish activities, routines, and transitions.
RST.9-10.7
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.

101

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
summarize complex concepts, processes, or
information presented in a text by paraphrasing
them in simpler but still accurate terms.

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4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.3.
Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure
when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks;
analyze the specific results based on explanations in
the text.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order
to address a question or solve a problem.
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.

103

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4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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
specific 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.

104

Standard 4: Education and Early Childhood


4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
4.4
4.4.1
Manage physical space to maintain a learning
INTERMEDIATE
Demonstrate a safe and
environment that is safe and healthy and
SL.9-10.1.
healthy learning
encourages physical activity.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
environment for children. 4.4.2
Apply safe and healthy practices that comply with collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
state regulations.
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
4.4.3
Implement strategies to teach children health,
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
safety, and sanitation habits.
persuasively.
4.4.4
Plan safe and healthy meals and snacks.
4.4.5
Document symptoms of child abuse and neglect
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
and use appropriate procedures to report
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
suspected abuse or neglect to the designated
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
authorities.
4.4.6. Implement basic health practices and prevention Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
procedures for workers and children regarding
SL.9-10.2.
childhood illness and communicable diseases.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
4.4.7
Demonstrate security and emergency
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
procedures.
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

105

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4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
(For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
4.5 Demonstrate
4.5.1
Apply developmentally appropriate guidelines for BEGINNING
techniques for positive
behavior.
RST.6-8.2.
collaborative relationships 4.5.2
Demonstrate problem-solving skills with children. Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
with children.
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
4.5.3
Demonstrate interpersonal skills that promote
from prior knowledge or opinions.
positive and productive relationships with
children.
RST.6-8.4.
4.5.4
Implement strategies for constructive and
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
supportive interactions between children and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
families.
used in a specific scientific or technical context
4.5.5
Analyze children's developmental progress and
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
summarize developmental issues and concerns.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
(For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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4.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood, education and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
4.6
4.6.1
Utilize opportunities for continuing training and
INTERMEDIATE
Demonstrate professional
education.
SL.9-10.1.
practices and standards
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
4.6.2
Apply professional ethical standards as accepted
related to working with
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
by the recognized professional organizations.
children.
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9
4.6.3
Implement federal, state, and local standards,
10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas
policies, regulations, and laws that affect
and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
children, families, and programs.
4.6.4
Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, and
(For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
commitment to program goals and
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
improvements.
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
4.6.5
Apply business management skills to planning
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
businesses in early childhood, education, and
SL.9-10.2
services.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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Standard 6: Family
6.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the significance of family and its effects on the well-being of individuals and society.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
6.1
6.1.1
Analyze family as the basic unit of society.
BEGINNING
Analyze the effects of
6.1.2
Analyze the role of family in transmitting societal
RST.6-8.2.
family as a system on
expectations.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
individuals and society
6.1.3
Analyze global influences on todays families.
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
6.1.4
Analyze the role of family in teaching culture and
from prior knowledge or opinions.
traditions across the life span.
6.1.5
Analyze the role of family in developing
RST.6-8.4
independence, interdependence and commitment Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
of family members.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
6.1.6
Analyze the effects of change and transitions over used in a specific scientific or technical context
the life course.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
6.1.7
Analyze the ways family and consumer sciences
careers assist the work of the family.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
(For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
(For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
RST.11-12.7
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
(For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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 specific
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.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
6.2
6.2.1
Demonstrate awareness of multiple diversities and BEGINNING
Evaluate the effect of
their effects on individuals, families and society.
SL.6-8.1.
diverse perspective, needs 6.2.2
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
Analyze the effects of social and cultural diversity
and characteristics of
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacheron individual and families.
individual and families.
led) with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics,
6.2.3
Analyze the effects of empathy for diversity on
texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
individuals in family, work and community.
expressing their own clearly.
6.2.4
Demonstrate respect for diversity with sensitivity
to anti-bias, gender, equity, age, culture and
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
ethnicity.
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
6.2.5
Analyze the effects of globalization and increasing
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
diversity on individuals, families and society.
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
features as the date and origin of the information.
RH.9-10.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
the course of the text.
RH.9-10.3.
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a
text; determine whether earlier events caused later
ones or simply preceded them.
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES

CT STATE STANDARDS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10-9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in
words) in order to address a question or solve a
problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and evidence
by corroborating or challenging them with other
information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
7.1
7.1.1
Explain the roles and functions of individuals
INTERMEDIATE
Analyze career paths
engaged in family and community services careers SL.9-10.1.
within family and
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
7.1.2
Analyze opportunities for employment and
community services
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
entrepreneurial endeavors.
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
7.1.3
Summarize education and training requirements
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
and opportunities for career paths in family &
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
community services
7.1.4
Analyze the effects of family and community
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
service occupations on local, state, national, and
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
global economies.
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
7.1.5
Demonstrate job acquisition skills to gain workat www.corestandards.org.pdf).
based learning opportunities and employment in
family and community services careers.
SL.9-10.2.
7.1.6
Analyze the role of professional organizations in
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
family and community services professions
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
SL.9-10.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade
6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range
of strategies.
SL.9-10.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific procedures/
experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one on- one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific procedures/
experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
7.2
7.2.1
Describe local, state, and national agencies and
INTERMEDIATE
Analyze factors relating
informal support resources providing human
RH.9-10.1.
to providing family and
services
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
community services.
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
7.2.2
Analyze professional, ethical, legal, and safety
features as the date and origin of the information.
issues that confront human service employees.
7.2.3
Summarize licensing laws and regulations that
RH.9-10.2.
affect service providers and their participants.
7.2.4
Analyze harmful, fraudulent, and deceptive human Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
services practices.
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
7.2.5
Summarize the rights and responsibilities of
the course of the text.
human service participants and their families.
7.2.6
Analyze effective individual and family advocacy
RH.9-10.3.
and self-advocacy strategies to overcome diverse
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text;
challenges facing human services participants.
determine whether earlier events caused later ones
7.2.7
Analyze community-networking opportunities in
or simply preceded them.
family and community services.
RH.9-10.4.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they
are used in a text, including vocabulary describing
political, social, or economic aspects of history/social
studies.
RH.9-10.5.
Analyze how a text uses structure to emphasize key
points or advance an explanation or analysis.
RH.9-10.6.
Compare the point of view of two or more authors
for how they treat the same or similar topics,
including which details they include and emphasize in
their respective accounts.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.4.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they
are used in a text, including analyzing how an author
uses and refines the meaning of a key term over the
course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in
Federalist No. 10).
RH.11-12.5.
Analyze in detail how a complex primary source is
structured, including how key sentences, paragraphs,
and larger portions of the text contribute to the
whole.
RH.11-12.6.
Evaluate authors differing points of view on the
same historical event or issue by assessing the
authors claims, reasoning, and evidence.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and evidence
by corroborating or challenging them with other
information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
7.3
7.3.1
Apply rules, regulations, and work site policies that INTERMEDIATE
Demonstrate professional
affect employer, employee, participant, and family SL.9-10.1.
behaviors, skills, and
rights and responsibilities.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
knowledge in providing
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
7.3.2
Demonstrate professional and ethical
family and community
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
collaborative relationships with colleagues,
services.
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
support teams, participants, and families.
7.3.3
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
to be submitted in a timely manner to appropriate For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
sources.
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
7.3.4
Analyze participants' strengths, needs,
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
preferences, and interests across the life span
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
through formal and informal assessment practices.
7.3.5
Demonstrate use of technology in human services. SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
7.4
7.4.1
Assess health, wellness, and safety issues of
INTERMEDIATE
Evaluate conditions
individual and families with a variety of
RH.9-10.1.
affecting individuals and
disadvantaging conditions.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
families with a variety of
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
7.4.2
Analyze management and living environment
disadvantaging
features as the date and origin of the information.
issues of individuals and families with a variety of
conditions.
disadvantaging conditions.
RH.9-10.2.
7.4.3
Analyze personal, social, emotional, economic,
vocational, educational, and recreational issues for Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
individuals and family with a variety of
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
disadvantaging conditions.
the course of the text.
7.4.4
Discriminate between situations that require
personal prevention or intervention and those
RH.9-10.3.
situations that require professional assistance.
7.4.5
Analyze situations which require crisis intervention Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text;
determine whether earlier events caused later ones
or simply preceded them.
7.4.6
Summarize the appropriate support needed to
address selected human services issues.
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and evidence
by corroborating or challenging them with other
information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
7.5
7.5.1
Describe needs and accommodations for people
INTERMEDIATE
Evaluate services for
with a variety of disadvantaging conditions.
RH.9-10.1.
individuals and families
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
7.5.2
Analyze ways in which individuals with
with a variety of
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
disadvantaging conditions affect the family and
disadvantaging
features as the date and origin of the information.
family members financially, socially, physically,
conditions
and emotionally.
RH.9-10.2.
7.5.3
Illustrate coping or adjustment strategies and
stress management practices for the participant, a Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
caregiver, and family members.
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
7.5.4
Summarize the importance of friends, family, and
the course of the text.
community relationships for an individual with a
variety of disadvantaging conditions.
RH.9-10.3.
7.5.5
Demonstrate ways to provide support that
validates the participants' capabilities and right to Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text;
determine whether earlier events caused later ones
privacy, dignity, and autonomy.
or simply preceded them.
7.5.6
Demonstrate strategies that help participants
make informed choices, access resources and
RH.9-10.7.
support, follow through on responsibilities, and
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
take appropriate risks.
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
7.5.7
Demonstrate verbal and nonverbal
print or digital text.
communication skills that support individuals and
families with a variety of disadvantaging
RH.9-10.8.
conditions
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.9
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and evidence
by corroborating or challenging them with other
information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
8.1
8.1.1
Explain the roles, duties and functions of
BEGINNING
Analyze career paths
individuals engaged in food production and
RST.6-8.2.
within the food
services careers.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
production and food
Analyze opportunities for employment and
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
8.1.2
services industries.
entrepreneurial endeavors.
from prior knowledge or opinions.
Summarize education and training requirements
8.1.3
and opportunities for career paths in food
SL.6-8.1.
production and services.
Engage effectively in a range collaborative discussions
Analyze the effects of food production and
(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse
8.1.4
services occupations on local, state, national and
partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building
global economies.
on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Create an employment portfolio for use with
8.1.5
applying for internships and work-based learning
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
opportunities.
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
Analyze
the
role
of
professional
organizations
in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
8.1.6
food production and services.
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6-8.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades
6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.7-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades
7-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies.
For L.7-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).word or phrase
important to comprehension or expression.
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).word or phrase
important to comprehension or expression.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).word or
phrase important to comprehension or expression.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).word or
phrase important to comprehension or expression.
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).word or phrase
important to comprehension or expression.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any
discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).word or
phrase important to comprehension or expression.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.2.a.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including
the narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).word or
phrase important to comprehension or expression.
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
8.2
8.2.1
Identify characteristics of major food borne
BEGINNING
Demonstrate food safety
pathogens, their role in causing illness, foods
RST.6-8.2.
and sanitation
involved in outbreaks, and methods of prevention. Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
procedures.
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
8.2.2
Employ food service management
from prior knowledge or opinions.
safety/sanitation program procedures, including
CPR and first aid.
RST.6-8.4.
8.2.3
Use knowledge of systems for documenting,
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
investigating, reporting, and preventing food
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
borne illness.
used in a specific scientific or technical context
8.2.4
Use the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
(HACCP) and crisis management principles and
procedures during food handling processes to
RST.6-8.9.
minimize the risks of food borne illness.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
8.2.5
Practice good personal hygiene/health
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
procedures, including dental health and weight
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
management, and report symptoms of illness.
same topic.
8.2.6
Demonstrate proper purchasing, receiving,
storage, and handling of both raw and prepared
RST.6-8.10.
foods.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
8.2.7
Demonstrate safe food handling and preparation
techniques that prevent cross contamination from science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently
potentially hazardous foods, between raw and

8.2.8
8.2.9

ready-to-eat foods, and between animal and fish


sources and other food products.
Analyze current types of cleaning materials and
sanitizers for proper uses and safety hazards.
Use Occupational Safety and Health
Administrations (OSHA) Right to Know Law and
Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and explain
their requirements in safe handling and storage of
hazardous materials.

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Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
8.2.10 Demonstrate safe and environmentally
BEGINNING
responsible waste disposal and recycling methods. SL.6-8.1.
8.2.11 Demonstrate ability to maintain necessary records Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
to document time and temperature control,
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
HACCP, employee health, maintenance of
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
equipment, and other elements of food
own clearly.
preparation, storage, and presentation.
For SL.6-8.a-e, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).word or phrase
important to comprehension or expression.
SL.6-8.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).word or phrase
important to comprehension or expression.
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter timeframes (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
8.3
8.3.1
Operate tools and equipment following safety
BEGINNING
Demonstrate industry
procedures and OSHA requirements.
RST.6-8.2.
standards in selecting,
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
using, and maintaining
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
8.3.2
Maintain tools and equipment following safety
food production and food
from prior knowledge or opinions.
procedures and OSHA requirements.
service equipment.
8.3.3
Demonstrate procedures for cleaning and
RST.6-8.4.
sanitizing equipment, serving dishes, glassware,
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
and utensils to meet industry standards and OSHA
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
requirements.
used in a specific scientific or technical context
8.3.4
Analyze equipment purchases based on long-term relevant to grades 68 texts and topics
business needs, specific regulations, and codes
related to foods.
RST.6-8.9.
8.3.5
Demonstrate procedures for safe and secure
Compare and contrast the information gained from
storage of equipment and tools.
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
8.3.6
Identify a variety of types of equipment for food
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
processing, cooking, holding, storing, and serving,
same topic
including hand tools and small ware.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6-8.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
8.4
8.4.1
Use computer based menu systems to develop
BEGINNING
Demonstrate menu
and modify menus.
RST.6-8.2.
planning principles and
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
8.4.2
Apply menu-planning principles to develop and
techniques based on
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
modify menus.
standardized recipes to
8.4.3
Analyze food, equipment, and supplies needed for from prior knowledge or opinions.
meet customer needs.
menus.
RST.6-8.4.
8.4.4
Develop a variety of menu layouts, themes, and
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
design styles.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
8.4.5
Prepare requisitions for food, equipment, and
used in a specific scientific or technical context
supplies to meet production requirements.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
8.4.6
Record performance of menu items to analyze
sales and determine menu revisions.
8.4.7
Apply principles of Measurement, Portion Control, RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
Conversions, Food Cost Analysis and Control,
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
Menu Terminology, and Menu Pricing to menu
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
planning.
same topic
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays in
presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.
SL.8.5.
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
8.5
8.5.1
Demonstrate professional skills in safe handling of BEGINNING
Demonstrate professional
knives, tools, and equipment.
RST.6-8.2.
food preparation
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
8.5.2
Demonstrate professional skill for a variety of
methods and techniques
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
cooking methods including roasting, broiling,
for all menu categories to
smoking, grilling, sauting, pan frying, deep frying, from prior knowledge or opinions
produce a variety of food
braising, stewing, poaching, steaming, and baking
products that meet
RST.6-8.3.
using professional equipment and current
customer needs.
Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying
technologies.
out experiments, taking measurements, or
8.5.3
Utilize weights and measurement tools to
performing technical tasks.
demonstrate knowledge of portion control and
proper scaling and measurement techniques.
8.5.4
Apply the fundamentals of time, temperature, and RST.6-8.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
cooking methods to cooking, cooling, reheating,
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
and holding of variety of foods.
8.5.5
Prepare various meats, seafood, and poultry using used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
safe handling and professional preparation
techniques.
RST.6-8.8.
8.5.6
Prepare various stocks, soups, and sauces using
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
safe handling and professional preparation
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
techniques.
8.5.7
Prepare various fruits, vegetables, starches,
RST.6-8.9.
legumes, dairy products, fats, and oils using safe
handling and professional preparation techniques. Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
8.5.8
Prepare various salads, dressings, marinades, and
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
spices using safe handling and professional
same topic
preparation techniques.
8.5.9
Prepare sandwiches, canaps and appetizers using
RST.6-8.10.
safe handling and professional preparation
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
techniques.
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
8.5.10 Prepare breads, baked goods and desserts using
complexity band independently and proficiently.
safe handling and professional preparation
techniques.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
8.5.11 Prepare breakfast meats, eggs, cereals, and batter BEGINNING
products using safe handling and professional
WHST.6-8.4.
preparation techniques.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
8.5.12 Demonstrate professional plating, garnishing, and development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
food presentation techniques.
8.5.13 Examine the applicability of convenience food
SL.6-8.1.
items.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
8.5.14 Demonstrate cooking methods that increase
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
nutritional value, lower calorie and fat content,
with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics, texts, and
and utilize herbs and spices to enhance flavor.
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter timeframes (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
task, purpose, and audience; integrate information
into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas,
avoiding plagiarism and over reliance on any one
source and following a standard format for citation.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter timeframes (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
8.6.1
Apply principles of purchasing, receiving, issuing,
BEGINNING
and storing in food service operations.
SL.6-8.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
8.6.2
Practice inventory procedures including first
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
in/first out concept, date marking, and specific
with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics, texts, and
record keeping.
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
8.6.3
Apply accounting procedures in planning and
own clearly.
forecasting profit and loss.
8.6.4
Examine the areas of risk management and legal
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
liability within the food service industry.
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
8.6.5
Apply human resource policies including rules,
regulations, laws, hiring, compensation, overtime, History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
discrimination, and harassment.
8.6.6
Apply the procedures involved in staff planning,
INTERMEDIATE
recruiting, interviewing, selecting, scheduling,
SL.9-10.1.
performance reviewing, and terminating of
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
employees.
collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and
8.6.7
Conduct staff orientation, training, consistent
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
reinforcement of training standards, and
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
education, and on the job training/retraining.
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
8.6.8
Implement marketing plan for food service
8.6.9
8.6.10

operations.
Design internal/external crisis management and
disaster plans and response procedures.
Apply principles of inventory management, labor
cost and control techniques, production planning
and control, and facilities management to front
and back of the house operations.

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for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.

Standard 8: Food Production and Services


8.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food production and services.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
8.7
8.7.1
Analyze the role of quality service as a strategic
INTERMEDIATE
Demonstrate the concept
component of exceptional performance.
SL.9-10.1.
of internal and external
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
8.7.1
customer service.
collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and
8.7.2
Demonstrate quality services that meet industry
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
standards in the food service industry.
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
8.7.3
Analyze the relationship between employees and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
customer satisfaction.
8.7.4
Apply strategies for addressing and resolving
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
complaints.
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
8.7.5
Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity and
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
individuals with special needs.
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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Standard 9: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition


9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
9.1
9.1.1
Explain the roles and functions of individuals
INTERMEDIATE
Analyze career paths
engaged in food science, food technology,
SL.9-10.1.a.
within food science, food
dietetics, and nutrition careers.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
technology, dietetics, and 9.1.2
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
Analyze opportunities for employment and
nutrition industries.
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
entrepreneurial endeavors.
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
9.1.3
Summarize education and training requirements
and opportunities for career paths in food science, expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
food technology, dietetics, and nutrition.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
9.1.4
Analyze the impact of food science, dietetics, and
nutrition occupations on local, state, national, and for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
global economies.
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
9.1.5
Create an employment portfolio for use with
applying for internships and work-based learning
SL.9-10.2.
opportunities in food science, food technology,
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
dietetics, and nutrition careers.
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
9.1.6
Analyze the role of professional organizations in
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
food science, food technology, dietetics, and
accuracy of each source.
nutrition careers.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

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nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
likely readers.
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
9.2
9.2.1
Analyze factors that contribute to foodborne
BEGINNING
Apply risk management
illness.
RST.6-8.2.
procedures to food
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
9.2.2
Analyze food service management safety and
safety, food testing and
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
sanitation programs.
sanitation.
from prior knowledge or opinions.
9.2.3
Implement industry standards for documenting
investigating and reporting foodborne illnesses.
RST.6-8.3.
9.2.4
Analyze the impact of food science, dietetics, and
nutrition occupations on local, state, national, and Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying
out experiments, taking measurements, or
global economies.
performing technical tasks.
9.2.5
Demonstrate practices and procedures that
ensure personal and workplace health and
RST.6-8.4.
hygiene.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
9.2.6
Demonstrate standard procedures for receiving
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
and storage of raw and prepared foods.
used in a specific scientific or technical context
9.2.7
Classify current types of cleaning materials and
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
sanitizers and their proper use.
9.2.8
Use Occupational Safety and Health
RST.6-8.9.
Administrators (OSHA) Right to Know Law and
Compare and contrast the information gained from
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and explain
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
their requirements in handling hazardous
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
materials.
same topic.
9.2.9
Demonstrate waste disposal and recycling
methods.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For SL.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
9.3
9.3.1
Analyze nutrient requirements across the life span BEGINNING
Evaluate nutrition
addressing the diversity of people, culture, and
RST.6-8.1.
principles, food plans,
religions.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
preparation techniques
science and technical texts.
9.3.2
Analyze nutritional data.
and specialized dietary
9.3.3
Apply principles of food production to maximize
plans.
RST.6-8.2.
nutrient retention in prepared foods.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
9.3.4
Assess the influence of socioeconomic and
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
psychological factors on food and nutrition and
from prior knowledge or opinions.
behavior.
9.3.5
Analyze recipe/formula proportions and
RST.6-8.3.
modifications for food production.
Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying
9.3.6
Critique the selection of foods to promote a
out experiments, taking measurements, or
healthy lifestyle.
performing technical tasks.
9.3.7
Categorize foods into exchange groups and plan
menus, applying the exchange system to meet
RST.6-8.4.
various nutrient needs.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience
WHST.6-8.5.
With some guidance and support from peers and
adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on how well purpose and
audience have been addressed
WHST.6-8.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce
and publish writing and present the relationships
between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.7.
Conduct short research projects to answer a question
(including a self-generated question), drawing on
several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of
exploration.
WHST.6-8.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and
digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess
the credibility and accuracy of each source; and
quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and following a
standard format for citation.
WHST.6-8.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis reflection, and research.
WHST.6-8.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
SL.6.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons
and evidence from claims that are not.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.7.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
SL.8.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and
identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
SL.6.4.
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas
logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and
details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
SL.7.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent
descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
SL.8.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant
evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen
details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays in
presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.
SL.8.5.
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.
SL.6-8.6.
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks,
demonstrating command of formal English when
indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6, 7 and 8
Language standards 1 and 3 on page 52 for specific
expectations.)
L.6.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.6.1.a-e, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.7.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.7.1.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.8.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-7.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
For L.6-7.2.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.8.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
For L.8.2.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
For L.6.3.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.7-8.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
For L.7-8.3.a, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.

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nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a
style appropriate to the discipline and context as well
as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and
techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to
manage the complexity of the topic; convey a
knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the
discipline and context as well as to the expertise of
likely readers.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
9.4
9.4.1
Analyze nutritional needs of individuals.
BEGINNING
Apply basic concepts of
RST.6-8.2.
9.4.2
Use nutritional information to support care
nutrition and nutritional
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
planning.
therapy in a variety of
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
9.4.3
Utilize a selective menu.
settings.
from prior knowledge or opinions.
9.4.4
Construct a modified diet based on nutritional
needs and health conditions.
RST.6-8.4.
9.4.5
Design instruction on nutrition for health
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
maintenance and disease prevention.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
RST.6-8.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text with a version of that
information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
diagram, model, graph, or table).
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience
WHST.6-8.5.
With some guidance and support from peers and
adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on how well purpose and
audience have been addressed
WHST.6-8.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce
and publish writing and present the relationships
between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.6-8.7.
Conduct short research projects to answer a question
(including a self-generated question), drawing on
several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of
exploration.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and
digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess
the credibility and accuracy of each source; and
quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and following a
standard format for citation.
WHST.6-8.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis reflection, and research.
WHST.6-8.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
SL.6.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons
and evidence from claims that are not.
SL.7.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.8.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and
identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
SL.6.4.
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas
logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and
details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
SL.7.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent
descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
SL.8.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant
evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen
details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays in
presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.
SL.8.5.
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.
SL.6-8.6.
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks,
demonstrating command of formal English when
indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6, 7 and 8
Language standards 1 and 3 on page 52 for specific
expectations.)
L.6.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.6.1.a-e, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.7.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
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nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.7.1.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.8.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-7.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
For L.6-7.2.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.8.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.8.2.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
For L.6.3.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.7-8.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
For L.7-8.3.a, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

225

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a
style appropriate to the discipline and context as well
as to the expertise of likely readers.
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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and
techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to
manage the complexity of the topic; convey a
knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the
discipline and context as well as to the expertise of
likely readers.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

231

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

232

Standard 9: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition


9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
9.5
9.5.1
Analyze various factors that affect food
BEGINNING
Demonstrate use of
preferences in the marketing of food.
SL.6-8.1.
current technology in
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
9.5.2
Analyze data in statistical analysis in making
food product
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
development and marketing decisions.
development and
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
9.5.3
Prepare food for presentation and assessment.
marketing.
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
9.5.4
Maintain test kitchen/ laboratory and related
own clearly.
equipment and supplies.
9.5.5
Implement procedures that affect quality product
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
performance.
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.

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9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
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Standard 9: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition


9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a
style appropriate to the discipline and context as well
as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
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Standard 9: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition


9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
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Standard 9: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition


9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.

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Standard 9: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition


9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and
techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to
manage the complexity of the topic; convey a
knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the
discipline and context as well as to the expertise of
likely readers.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.
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Standard 9: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition


9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
9.6
9.6.1
Build menus to customer/ client preferences.
INTERMEDIATE
Demonstrate food
SL.9-10.4.
9.6.2
Implement food preparation, production, and
science, dietetics, and
Present information, findings, and supporting
testing systems.
nutrition management
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
9.6.3
Apply standards for food quality.
principles and practices.
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
9.6.4
Create standardized recipes.
organization, development, substance, and style are
9.6.5
Manage amounts of food to meet needs of
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
customers, clients.
9.6.6
Analyze new products.
SL.9-10.5.
9.6.7
Implement procedures that provide cost effective
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
products.
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
9.6.8
Establish par levels for the purchase of supplies
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
based on an organization's needs.
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
9.6.9
Utilize Food Code Points of time, temperature,
date markings, cross contamination, hand
RST.9-10.7.
washing, and personal hygiene as criteria for safe
Translate quantitative or technical information
food preparation
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
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Standard 9: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition


9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a
style appropriate to the discipline and context as well
as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
240

Standard 9: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition


9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
241

Standard 9: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition


9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.

242

Standard 9: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition


9.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics and
nutrition.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and
techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to
manage the complexity of the topic; convey a
knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the
discipline and context as well as to the expertise of
likely readers.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.

243

Standard 10: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation


10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
10.1
10.1.1 Explain the roles and functions of individuals
INTERMEDIATE
Analyze career paths
engaged in hospitality, tourism, and recreation
SL.9-10.1.
within the hospitality,
careers.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
tourism and recreation
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
10.1.2 Analyze opportunities for employment in
industries.
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
hospitality, tourism, and recreation careers.
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
10.1.3 Summarize education and training requirements
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
and opportunities for career paths in hospitality,
persuasively.
tourism, and recreation careers.
10.1.4 Analyze the impact of hospitality occupations on
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
local, state, national, and global economies.
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
10.1.5 Create an employment portfolio for use with
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
applying for internships and work-based learning
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
opportunities in hospitality, tourism, and
recreation careers
SL.9-10.2.
10.1.6 Analyze the role of professional organizations in
Integrate multiple sources of information
the hospitality, tourism, and recreation
presented in diverse media or formats (e.g.,
professions.
visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style
are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements)
in presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
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10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on addressing what is
most significant for a specific purpose and
audience.

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10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys
capacity to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the
research question; integrate information into the
text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas,
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
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10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
STANDARD
ADVANCED
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse formats and media (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make
informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating
the credibility and accuracy of each source and
noting any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal
tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements)
in presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
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10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on addressing what is
most significant for a specific purpose and
audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback,
including new arguments or information.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific 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.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
10.2
10.2.1 Explain the importance of safety, security, and
INTERMEDIATE
Demonstrate procedures
environmental issues related to the hospitality,
SL.9-10.1.
applied to safety, security,
tourism, and recreation industries.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
and environmental issues. 10.2.2 Demonstrate procedures for assuring guest or
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
customer safety.
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
10.2.3 Evaluate evacuation plans and emergency
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
procedures.
persuasively.
10.2.4 Demonstrate management and conservation of
resources for energy efficiency and protection of
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
the environment.
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
10.2.5 Design a system for documenting, investigating,
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
and taking action on safety, security, and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
environmental issues.
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source.
RST.9-10.7
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g.,
a table or chart) and translate information
expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an
equation) into words.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the
research question; integrate information into the
text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas,
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to
support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time
frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range
of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and
audiences.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11.12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse formats and media (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make
informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating
the credibility and accuracy of each source and
noting any discrepancies among the data.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia)
in order to address a question or solve a problem.

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10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to
support analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time
frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range
of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and
audiences.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
10.3
10.3.1 Apply industry standards for service methods that INTERMEDIATE
Apply concepts of quality
meet expectations of guests or customers.
RST.9-10.5.
service to assure customer 10.3.2 Analyze the relationship between employee
Analyze the structure of the relationships among
satisfaction.
concepts in a text, including relationships among
attitude, appearance, and actions and guest or
key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction force,
customer satisfaction.
10.3.3 Apply a system to evaluate and resolve employee, energy).
employer, guest, or customer complaints.
10.3.4 Analyze effects of customer relations on success of RST.9-10.6.
Analyze the authors purpose in providing an
the hospitality, tourism, and or recreation
explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing
industry.
an experiment in a text, defining the question the
10.3.5 Analyze effects of customer relations on meeting
author seeks to address.
the hospitality, tourism, and recreation needs of
special populations.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.5.
Analyze how the text structures information or
ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating
understanding of the information or ideas.
RST.11-12.6.
Analyze the authors purpose in providing an
explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing
an experiment in a text, identifying important
issues that remain unresolved.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources
(e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a
coherent understanding of a process,
phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting
information when possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
10.4
10.4.1 Demonstrate front desk, office, and customer
INTERMEDIATE
Demonstrate practices
service skills.
SL.9-10.1.
and skills involved in
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
10.4.2 Perform cash handling, accounting, and financial
lodging occupations.
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
transactions.
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
10.4.3 Manage convention, meeting, and banquet
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
support functions.
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
10.4.4 Apply basic food preparation and services skills in
persuasively.
catering operations.
10.4.5 Manage use, care, storage, maintenance, and safe
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
operations of equipment, tools, and supplies.
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
10.4.6 Apply facility management, maintenance, and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
service skills to lodging operations.
10.4.7 Apply time and work management skills to facility Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
service tasks.
SL.9-10.2.
10.4.8 Analyze sales and marketing functions in lodging
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
operations.
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the
research question; integrate information into the
text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas,
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames
(a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.

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10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse formats and media (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make
informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating
the credibility and accuracy of each source and
noting any discrepancies among the data.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia)
in order to address a question or solve a problem.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames
(a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
10.5
10.5.1 Examine geography, climate, sites, and time zones INTERMEDIATE
Demonstrate practices
of various regions and countries.
SL.9-10.1.
and skills for travel
10.5.2 Examine lodging, tourism, and recreation customs Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
related services.
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
of various regions and countries.
10.5.3 Apply knowledge of food, beverage, and etiquette and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
of various regions and countries to decisions about 910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
lodging, tourism, and recreation.
persuasively.
10.5.4 Assemble information needed for domestic and
international travel.
10.5.5 Produce travel documents and itineraries, utilizing For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
current technology.
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
10.5.6 Monitor travel arrangements using computerized
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
systems.
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
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10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames
(a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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
specific 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.
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10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames
(a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
10.6
10.6.1 Coordinate client inquiries and requests.
INTERMEDIATE
Demonstrate
SL.9-10.1.
10.6.2 Design themes, time lines, budgets, agendas, and
management of
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
itineraries.
recreation, leisure, and
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
10.6.3 Organize locations, facilities, suppliers, and
other programs and
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
vendors for specific services.
events.
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
10.6.4 Prepare for distribution of event materials.
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
10.6.5 Demonstrate skills related to promoting and
persuasively.
publicizing events.
10.6.6 Manage programs and events for specific age
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
groups or diverse populations.
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
10.6.7 Promote wellness through recreation and leisure
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
programs and events.
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
STANDARD

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES

CT STATE STANDARDS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames
(a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
views and understanding and make new
connections in light of the evidence and reasoning
presented.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.

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10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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10.0 Comprehensive Standard: Synthesize knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames
(a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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11.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in housing and interior design.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
11.1
11.1.1
Explain the roles and functions of individuals
BEGINNING
Analyze career paths
engaged in housing and interior design careers
RST.6-8.2
within the housing,
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a
11.1.2
Analyze career paths and opportunities for
interior design, and
text; provide an accurate summary of the text
employment and entrepreneurial endeavors.
furnishings industries.
11.1.3
Summarize education, training, and credentialing distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
requirements and opportunities for career paths
WHST.6-8.4
in housing and interior design.
11.1.4
Analyze the impact of housing and interior design Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
careers on local, state, national, and global
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
economies.
11.1.5
Create an employment portfolio for use with
applying for internships and work-based learning SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
opportunities in housing and interior design
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teachercareers.
led) with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts,
11.1.6
Analyze the role of professional organizations in
and issues, building on others ideas and expressing
housing and interior design professions.
their own clearly.
11.1.7. Analyze the attitudes, traits, and values of
professional responsibility, accountability and
effectiveness required for careers in housing and For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
interior design.
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays
in presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.8.5
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style
are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
ideas.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major
sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the
relationships between claim(s) and reasons,
between reasons and evidence, and between
claim(s) and counterclaims.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
ideas.
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
ideas.
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback,
including new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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
specific 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.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
11.2
11.2.1
Evaluate the use of elements and principles of
BEGINNING
Evaluate housing and
design in housing and commercial and residential RST.6-8.2.
design concepts and
interiors.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a
theories, including green
text; provide an accurate summary of the text
11.2.2
Analyze the psychological impact that the
design, in relation to
distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
principles and elements of design have on the
available resources and
individual.
options.
RST.6-8.4.
11.2.3
Analyze the effects that the principles andDetermine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
elements of design have on aesthetics and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they
function
are used in a specific scientific or technical context
11.2.4
Apply principles of human behavior such as
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
ergonomics and anthropometrics to design of
housing, interiors, and furnishings.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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STANDARD

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES

CT STATE STANDARDS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher
led) with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly.
For SL. 6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays
in presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.
SL.8.5
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.-6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style
are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements)
in presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text
to those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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STANDARD

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES

CT STATE STANDARDS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language and domain-specific
vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic
and convey a style appropriate to the discipline and
context as well as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the
research question; integrate information into the
text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas,
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames
(a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse formats and media (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make
informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating
the credibility and accuracy of each source and
noting any discrepancies among the data.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements)
in presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia)
in order to address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources
(e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a
coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon,
or concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary
and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and
analogy to manage the complexity of the topic;
convey a knowledgeable stance in a style that
responds to the discipline and context as well as to
the expertise of likely readers.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames
(a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
11.3
11.3.1
Analyze product information, including but not
BEGINNING
Apply housing and interior
limited to floor coverings, wall coverings, textiles, RST.6-8.3.
design knowledge, skills
window treatments, furniture, lighting fixtures,
Follow precisely a multistep procedure when
and processes to meet
kitchen and bath fixtures and equipment.
carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or
specific design needs
11.3.2
Evaluate manufacturers, products, and materials performing technical tasks.
considering environmental protection, care and
SL.6-8.1.
maintenance, and safety issues.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
11.3.3
Demonstrate measuring, estimating, ordering,
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher
purchasing, pricing, and repurposing skills.
led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts,
11.3.4
Appraise various interior furnishings, fixtures,
and issues, building on others ideas and expressing
appliances, and equipment to provide cost and
their own clearly.
quality choices for clients.
11.3.5. Examine the impact of housing, interiors, and
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
furnishings on the health, safety, and welfare of
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
the public.
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
11.3.6. Demonstrate design processes such as
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
determining the scope of the project,
L.6-8.4.
programming, research, concept development,
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
proposal, schematic design, design drawing, and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
design presentation development.
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.a.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style
are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements)
in presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text
to those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.a.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
Use precise language and domain-specific
vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic
and convey a style appropriate to the discipline and
context as well as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the
research question; integrate information into the
text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas,
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames
(a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse formats and media (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make
informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating
the credibility and accuracy of each source and
noting any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements)
in presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
RST.11-12.7
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia)
in order to address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources
(e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a
coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon,
or concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary
and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and
analogy to manage the complexity of the topic;
convey a knowledgeable stance in a style that
responds to the discipline and context as well as to
the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames
(a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
11.4
11.4.1
Interpret information provided on construction
BEGINNING
Demonstrate design,
documents.
RST.6-8.2
construction document
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a
11.4.2
Evaluate floor plans for efficiency and safety in
reading, and space
text; provide an accurate summary of the text
areas including but not limited to zones, traffic
planning skills required for
distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
patterns, storage, and electrical, and mechanical
the housing, interior
systems.
design and furnishings
11.4.3
Draft an interior space to scale using architecture RST.6-8.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
industries.
symbols.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they
11.4.4
Arrange furniture placement with reference to
are used in a specific scientific or technical context
principles of design, traffic flow, activity, and
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
existing architectural features.
11.4.5. Apply building codes, universal guidelines, and
RST.6-8.5.
regulations in space planning and furniture
Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a
arrangement.
text, including how the major sections contribute to
11.4.6. Demonstrate graphic communication skills (CAD,
the whole and to an understanding of the topic.
PowerPoint, sketching).
RST.6-8.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text with a version of that
information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
diagram, model, graph, or table).
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.6-8.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce
and publish writing and present the relationships
between information and ideas clearly and
efficiently.
WHST.6-8.7.
Conduct short research projects to answer a
question (including a self-generated question),
drawing on several sources and generating
additional related, focused questions that allow for
multiple avenues of exploration.
WHST.6-8.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple print
and digital sources, using search terms effectively;
assess the credibility and accuracy of each source;
and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions
of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a
standard format for citation.
WHST.6-8.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis reflection, and research.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher
led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media
and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally)
and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or
issue under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives
(e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its
presentation.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6.4.
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas
logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and
details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and
clear pronunciation.
SL.7.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with
pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples;
use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and
clear pronunciation.
SL.8.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant
evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen
details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays
in presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.8.5.
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
science and technical texts, attending to the precise
details of explanations or descriptions.
RST.9-10.2.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a
text; trace the texts explanation or depiction of a
complex process, phenomenon, or concept;
provide an accurate summary of the text.
RST.9-10.3.
Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure
when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks,
attending to special cases or exceptions defined in
the text.
RST.9-10.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they
are used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 910 texts and topics.
RST.9-10.5.
Analyze the structure of the relationships among
concepts in a text, including relationships among
key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction force,
energy).

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.6.
Analyze the authors purpose in providing an
explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing
an experiment in a text, defining the question the
author seeks to address.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
science and technical texts, attending to important
distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or
inconsistencies in the account.
RST.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a
text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or
information presented in a text by paraphrasing
them in simpler but still accurate terms.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.3.
Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure
when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks;
analyze the specific results based on explanations
in the text.
RST.11-12.4
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they
are used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 1112 texts and topics.
RST.11-12.5.
Analyze how the text structures information or
ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating
understanding of the information or ideas.
RST.11-12.6.
Analyze the authors purpose in providing an
explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing
an experiment in a text, identifying important
issues that remain unresolved.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia)
in order to address a question or solve a problem.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
11.5
11.5.1
Describe features of furnishings that are
INTERMEDIATE
characteristic of various historical periods.
WHST.9-10.2.
Analyze design and
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
11.5.2
Explain societal and technological trends on
development of
narration of historical events, scientific
periods of architecture and interior design
architecture, interiors, and
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
through the ages.
furnishings through the
11.5.3
Illustrate the development of architectural styles
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
ages.
throughout history.
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
11.5.4
Compare and contrast historical architectural
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
details to current housing and interior design
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
trends.
11.5.5. Analyze future design and development trends in WHST.9-10.6.
architecture, interiors, and furnishings.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
Use precise language and domain-specific
vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic
and convey a style appropriate to the discipline and
context as well as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback,
including new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
11.6
11.6.1
Assess financial resources needed to improve
INTERMEDIATE
Evaluate client's needs,
interior space.
SL.9-10.3.
goals, and resources in
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
11.6.2
Assess client's community, family, and financial
creating design plans for
resources needed to achieve housing and interior use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any
housing and residential
fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted
design goals.
and commercial interiors. 11.6.3
evidence.
Assess a variety of available resources for
housing and interior design, including ergonomic
SL.9-10.4.
and anthropometric data.
Present information, findings, and supporting
11.6.4
Critique design plans to address client's needs,
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
goals and resources.
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
11.6.5. Justify design solutions relative to client needs,
organization, development, substance, and style
including diversity and cultural needs, and the
are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
design process.
RH.9-10.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
features as the date and origin of the information.
RH.9-10.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
the course of the text.
RH.9-10.3.
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a
text; determine whether earlier events caused later
ones or simply preceded them.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same
topic in several primary and secondary sources.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the
research question; integrate information into the
text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas,
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to
supportanalysis, reflection, and research.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in
words) in order to address a question or solve a
problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and
evidence by corroborating or challenging them with
other information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
11.7
11.7.1
Select appropriate studio tools.
INTERMEDIATE
Apply design knowledge,
SL.9-10.3.
11.7.2
Prepare sketches, elevations, and renderings
skills, processes, and
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
using appropriate media.
theories and oral, written, 11.7.3
use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any
Prepare visual presentations including legends,
and visual presentation
fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted
keys, and schedules.
skills to communicate
evidence.
11.7.4
Utilize a variety of presentation media such as
design ideas.
photography, video, computer, and software for
SL.9-10.4.
client presentations.
Present information, findings, and supporting
11.7.5. Utilize applicable building codes, universal
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
guidelines, and regulations in space planning
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
11.7.6. Create floor plans using architectural drafting
organization, development, substance, and style
skills and computer aided design software.
are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
RST.9-10.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they
are used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 910 texts and topics.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text
to those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements)
in presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
RST.11-12.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they
are used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 1112 texts and topics.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia)
in order to address a question or solve a problem.

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ADVANCED
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources
(e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a
coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon,
or concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
11.8
11.8.1
Examine legislation, regulations, and public policy INTERMEDIATE
Analyze professional
that affect residential and commercial interior
SL.9-10.3.
practices, procedures for
design as well as the housing and furnishings
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
business profitability and
industries.
use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any
career success, and the
fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted
11.8.2
Analyze personal and employer responsibilities
role of ethics in the
evidence.
and liabilities regarding industry related safety,
housing, interiors and
security, and environmental factors.
furnishings industries.
SL.9-10.4.
11.8.3
Describe security and inventory control
Present information, findings, and supporting
strategies, laws and regulations, and worksite
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
policies and procedures that affect loss
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
prevention and profit.
organization, development, substance, and style
11.8.4
Demonstrate procedures for reporting and
handling accidents, safety, and security incidents. are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
11.8.5. Apply procedures for maintaining inventory
RH.9-10.1.
control and loss prevention, including cash and
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
credit transactions.
11.8.6. Analyze operational costs such as mark ups, mark primary and secondary sources, attending to such
features as the date and origin of the information.
downs, cash flow, and other factors affecting
profit.
RH.9-10.2.
11.8.7. Demonstrate knowledge of the arts, of various
Determine the central ideas or information of a
resources, and of cultural impact upon design
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
industries.
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
11.8.8. Demonstrate knowledge of multi-disciplinary
the course of the text.
collaborations and consensus building skills
needed in practice.

RH.9-10.3.
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a
text; determine whether earlier events caused later
ones or simply preceded them.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same
topic in several primary and secondary sources.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the
research question; integrate information into the
text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas,
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.
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STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in
words) in order to address a question or solve a
problem.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and
evidence by corroborating or challenging them with
other information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
11.9 Develop a global view
INTERMEDIATE
to weigh design decisions
SL.9-10.3.
with the parameters of
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
ecological, socioeconomic,
use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any
and cultural contexts
fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted
within
evidence.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style
are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
RH.9-10.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
features as the date and origin of the information.
RH.9-10.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of how key events or ideas develop over
the course of the text.
RH.9-10.3.
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a
text; determine whether earlier events caused later
ones or simply preceded them.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in
print or digital text.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in
words) in order to address a question or solve a
problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and evidence
by corroborating or challenging them with other
information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
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12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
12.1
12.1.1 Analyze physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and
BEGINNING
Analyze principles of
intellectual development.
RST.6-8.2.
human growth and
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
12.1.2 Analyze interrelationships among physical,
development across the
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from
emotional, social, and intellectual aspects of
life span.
prior knowledge or opinions.
human growth and development.
12.1.3 Analyze current and emerging research about
RST.6-8.4.
human growth and development, including
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
research on brain development.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.

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STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.6-8.5.
With some guidance and support from peers and
adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on how well purpose and
audience have been addressed.
WHST.6-8.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce
and publish writing and present the relationships
between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.6-8.7.
Conduct short research projects to answer a question
(including a self-generated question), drawing on
several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of
exploration.
WHST.6-8.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and
digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess
the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote
or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others
while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis reflection, and research
WHST.6-8.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas
clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
SL.6.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons
and evidence from claims that are not.
SL.7.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
SL.8.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and
identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
SL.6.4.
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically
and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to
accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate
eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
SL.7.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent
descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
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STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.8.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant
evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen
details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays in
presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.
SL.8.5.
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.
SL.6-8.6.
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks,
demonstrating command of formal English when
indicated or appropriate. (See grades 6-8 Language
standards 1 and 3 on page 52 for specific
expectations.)

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.6.1.a-e, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.7.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.7.1.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.8.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-7.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
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STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.6-7.2.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.8.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
For L.8.2.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades
6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.1.
1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the
data when possible and corroborating or challenging
conclusions with other sources of information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.

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12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
12.2
12.2.1 Analyze the effect of heredity and environment on BEGINNING
Analyze conditions that
human growth and development.
RST.6-8.2.
influence human growth
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
12.2.2 Analyze the impact of social, economic, and
and development.
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from
technological forces on individual growth and
prior knowledge or opinions.
development.
12.2.3 Analyze the effects of gender, ethnicity, and
RST.6-8.4.
culture on individual development.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
12.2.4 Analyze the effects of life events on individuals'
physical, intellectual, social, moral, and emotional other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
development.
12.2.5 Analyze geographic, political, and global influences relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
on human growth and development.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

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12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades
6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
2.

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WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.

Standard 12: Human Development


12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
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12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relative information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.

338

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12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the
data when possible and corroborating or challenging
conclusions with other sources of information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
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12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

340

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12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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 specific
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.

341

Standard 12: Human Development


12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
12.3
12.3.1 Analyze the role of nurturance on human growth
BEGINNING
Analyze strategies that
and development.
RST.6-8.2.
promote growth and
12.3.2 Analyze the role of communication on human
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
development across the
growth and development.
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from
life span.
12.3.3 Analyze the role of family and social services
prior knowledge or opinions.
support systems in meeting human growth and
development needs.
RST.6-8.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

342

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12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grades 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades
6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
3.

344

WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.

Standard 12: Human Development


12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
345

Standard 12: Human Development


12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.

346

Standard 12: Human Development


12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.

347

Standard 12: Human Development


12.0 Comprehensive Standard: Analyze factors that influence human growth and development.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.

348

Standard 13: Interpersonal Relationships


13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
13.1
13.1.1 Analyze processes for building and maintaining
BEGINNING
Analyze functions and
interpersonal relationships.
RST.6-8.2.
expectations of various
13.1.2 Predict the effects of various stages of the family life Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a
types of relationships
text; provide an accurate summary of the text
cycle on interpersonal relationships.
distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
13.1.3 Compare physical, emotional, spiritual and
intellectual functioning in stable and unstable
RST.6-8.4.
relationships.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
13.1.4 Analyze factors that contribute to healthy and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they
unhealthy relationships.
are used in a specific scientific or technical context
13.1.5 Analyze processes for handling unhealthy
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
relationships.
13.1.6 Demonstrate stress management strategies for
RST.6-8.8.
family, work, and community settings.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

349

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled) with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

350

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text
to those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.

351

Standard 13: Interpersonal Relationships


13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.

352

Standard 13: Interpersonal Relationships


13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and
media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in
words) in order to address a question or solve a
problem.
353

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

354

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback,
including new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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
specific 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.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
13.2
13.2.1 Analyze the effects of personal characteristics on
BEGINNING
Analyze personal needs
relationships.
RST.6-8.2.
and characteristics and
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
13.2.2 Analyze the effect of personal need on
their effects on
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
relationships.
interpersonal
from prior knowledge or opinions.
13.2.3 Analyze the effects of self-esteem and self-image
relationships.
on relationships.
RST.6-8.4.
13.2.4 Analyze the effects of life span events and
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
conditions on relationships.
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
13.2.5 Explain the effects of personal standards and
used in a specific scientific or technical context
behaviors on interpersonal relationships.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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
specific 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.

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
13.3
13.3.1 Analyze communication styles and their effects
BEGINNING
Demonstrate
on relationships.
RST.6-8.2.
communication skills that 13.3.2 Demonstrate verbal and nonverbal behaviors and Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
contribute to positive
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
attitudes that contribute to effective
relationships.
from prior knowledge or opinions.
communication.
13.3.3 Demonstrate effective listening and feedback
RST.6-8.4.
techniques.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
13.3.4 Analyze strategies to overcome communication
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
barriers in family, community and work settings.
used in a specific scientific or technical context
13.3.5 Apply ethical principles of communication in
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
family, community and work settings.
13.3.6 Analyze the effects of communication technology
RST.6-8.8.
in family, work, and community settings.
13.3.7 Analyze the roles and functions of communication Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
in family, work, and community settings.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9
10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas
and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any
fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted
evidence.
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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
13.4
13.4.1 Analyze the origin and development of attitudes
BEGINNING
Evaluate effective conflict
and behaviors regarding conflict.
RST.6-8.2.
prevention and
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a
13.4.2 Explain how similarities and differences among
management techniques.
text; provide an accurate summary of the text
people affect conflict prevention and
distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
management.
13.4.3 Apply the roles of decision making and problem
RST.6-8.4.
solving in reducing and managing conflict.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
13.4.4 Demonstrate nonviolent strategies that address
other domain-specific words and phrases as they
conflict.
are used in a specific scientific or technical context
13.4.5 Demonstrate effective responses to harassment.
13.4.6 Assess community resources that support conflict relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
prevention and management.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled) with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any
fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted
evidence.
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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style
are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
13.5
13.5.1 Create an environment that encourages and
BEGINNING
Demonstrate teamwork
respects the ideas, perspectives, and contributions WHST.6-8.4.
and leadership skills in the
of all group members.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
family, workplace, and
development, organization, and style are
13.5.2 Demonstrate strategies to motivate, encourage,
community.
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
and build trust in group members.
13.5.3 Demonstrate strategies that utilize the strengths
SL.6-8.1.
and minimize the limitations of team members.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
13.5.4 Demonstrate techniques that develop team and
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teachercommunity spirit.
led) with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts,
13.5.5 Demonstrate ways to organize and delegate
and issues, building on others ideas and expressing
responsibilities.
their own clearly.
13.5.6 Create strategies to integrate new members into
the team.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
13.5.7 Demonstrate processes for cooperating,
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
compromising, and collaborating.
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9
10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas
and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any
fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted
evidence.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style
are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.

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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.

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CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
13.6
13.6.1 Apply critical thinking and ethical criteria to
INTERMEDIATE
Demonstrate standards
evaluate interpersonal relationships.
SL.9-10.1.
that guide behavior in
13.6.2 Apply guidelines for assessing the nature of issues Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
interpersonal
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and situations.
relationships.
13.6.3 Apply critical thinking and ethical standards when and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
making judgments and taking action.
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
13.6.4 Demonstrate ethical behavior in family,
persuasively.
workplace, and community settings.
13.6.5 Compare the relative merits of opposing points of
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State
view regarding current ethical issues.
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any
fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted
evidence.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style
are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades
1112 topics, texts, and issues, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technical Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and
use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives
are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of
findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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13.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
WHST.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
specific 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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

381

Standard 14: Nutrition and Wellness


14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
14.1
14.1.1 Explain physical, emotional, social, psychological,
BEGINNING
Analyze factors that
and spiritual components of individual and family
RST.6-8.2.
influence nutrition and
wellness.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
wellness practices across 14.1.2 Analyze the effects of psychological, cultural, and
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
the life span.
from prior knowledge or opinions.
social influences on food choices and other
nutrition practices.
RST.6-8.4.
14.1.3 Analyze the governmental, economic, and
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
technological influences on food choices and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
practices.
used in a specific scientific or technical context
14.1.4 Analyze the effects of global and local events and
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
conditions on food choices and practices
14.1.5 Analyze legislation and regulations related to
RST.6-8.6.
nutrition and wellness.
Analyze the authors purpose in providing an
explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an
experiment in a text.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience
WHST.6-8.5.
With some guidance and support from peers and
adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on how well purpose and
audience have been addressed
WHST.6-8.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce
and publish writing and present the relationships
between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.6-8.7.
Conduct short research projects to answer a question
(including a self-generated question), drawing on
several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of
exploration.
WHST.6-8.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and
digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess
the credibility and accuracy of each source; and
quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and following a
standard format for citation.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis reflection, and research
WHST.6-8.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
SL.6.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons
and evidence from claims that are not.
SL.7.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
SL.8.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and
identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
SL.6.4.
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas
logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and
details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
SL.7.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent
descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.8.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant
evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen
details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays in
presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.
SL.8.5.
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.
L.6.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.6-8.1.a-e, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.7.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
For L.7.1.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.8.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
For L.8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
For L.6.3.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.7-8.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.7-8.3.a, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a
style appropriate to the discipline and context as well
as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
content.
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and
techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to
manage the complexity of the topic; convey a
knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the
discipline and context as well as to the expertise of
likely readers.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
14.2
14.2.1 Analyze the effect of nutrients on health,
BEGINNING
Evaluate the nutritional
appearance, and peak performance.
RST.6-8.2.
needs of individuals and
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
14.2.2 Analyze the relationship of nutrition and wellness
families in relation to
to individual and family health throughout the life provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
health and wellness
from prior knowledge or opinions.
span.
across the life span
14.2.3 Analyze the effects of food and diet fads, food
RST.6-8.4.
addictions, and eating disorders on wellness.
14.2.4 Analyze sources of food and nutrition information, Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
including food labels, related to health and
used in a specific scientific or technical context
wellness.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
RST.6-8.6.
Analyze the authors purpose in providing an
explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an
experiment in a text.
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based
on research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience
WHST.6-8.5.
With some guidance and support from peers and
adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on how well purpose and
audience have been addressed
WHST.6-8.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce
and publish writing and present the relationships
between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.6-8.7.
Conduct short research projects to answer a question
(including a self-generated question), drawing on
several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of
exploration.
WHST.6-8.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis reflection, and research.
WHST.6-8.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and
digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess
the credibility and accuracy of each source; and
quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and following a
standard format for citation.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons
and evidence from claims that are not.
SL.7.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
SL.8.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and
identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
SL.6.4.
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas
logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and
details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
SL.7.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent
descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
SL.8.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant
evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen
details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays in
presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.
SL.8.5.
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.
SL.6-8.6.
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks,
demonstrating command of formal English when
indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6, 7 and 8
Language standards 1 and 3 on page 52 for specific
expectations.)
L.6.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.6.1.a-e, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.7.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.7.1.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.8.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.6.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-7.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
For L.6-7.2.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.8.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.8.2.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
For L.6.3.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.7-8.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
For L.7-8.3.a, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a
style appropriate to the discipline and context as well
as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
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Standard 14: Nutrition and Wellness


14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and
techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to
manage the complexity of the topic; convey a
knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the
discipline and context as well as to the expertise of
likely readers.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

407

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

408

Standard 14: Nutrition and Wellness


14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
14.3
14.3.1 Apply various dietary guidelines in planning to
BEGINNING
Demonstrate ability to
meet nutrition and wellness needs.
RST.6-8.2.
acquire, handle, and use
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
14.3.2 Design strategies that meet the health and
foods to meet nutrition
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
nutrition requirements of individuals and families
and wellness needs of
from prior knowledge or opinions.
with special needs.
individuals and families
14.3.3 Demonstrate ability to select, store, prepare, and
across the life span.
RST.6-8.3.
serve nutritious and aesthetically pleasing foods.
Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying
out experiments, taking measurements, or
performing technical tasks.
RST.6-8.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
RST.6-8.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text with a version of that
information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
diagram, model, graph, or table).
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.6-8.5.
With some guidance and support from peers and
adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on how well purpose and
audience have been addressed.
WHST.6-8.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce
and publish writing and present the relationships
between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.6-8.7.
Conduct short research projects to answer a question
(including a self-generated question), drawing on
several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of
exploration.
WHST.6-8.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and
digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess
the credibility and accuracy of each source; and
quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and following a
standard format for citation.
410

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
WHST.6-8.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis reflection, and research.
WHST.6-8.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
SL.6.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons
and evidence from claims that are not.
SL.7.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
SL.8.3.
Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and
relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and
identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
SL.6.4.
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas
logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and
details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
SL.7.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent
descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.8.4.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient
points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant
evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen
details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays in
presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.
SL.8.5.
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.
SL.6-8.6.
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks,
demonstrating command of formal English when
indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6, 7 and 8
Language standards 1 and 3 on page 52 for specific
expectations.)
L.6.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.6.1.a-e, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.7.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.7.1.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.8.1.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
For L.8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-7.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
For L.6-7.2.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.8.2.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
For L.8.2.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
For L.6.3.a-b, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.7-8.3.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
For L.7-8.3.a, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
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PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a
style appropriate to the discipline and context as well
as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
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NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and
techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to
manage the complexity of the topic; convey a
knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the
discipline and context as well as to the expertise of
likely readers.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
14.4
14.4.1 Analyze conditions and practices that promote
BEGINNING
Evaluate factors that
safe food handling.
RST.6-8.4.
affect food safety from
14.4.2 Analyze safety and sanitation practices throughout Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
production through
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
the food chain.
consumption.
14.4.3 Analyze how changes in national and international used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
food production and distribution systems
influence the food supply.
RST.6-8.9.
14.4.4 Analyze federal, state, and local inspection and
Compare and contrast the information gained from
labeling systems that protect the health of
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
individuals and the public.
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
14.4.5 Analyze food borne illness factors, including
same topic.
causes, foods at risk, and methods of prevention
commercially and by individuals and families.
RST.6-8.10.
14.4.6 Analyze public dialogue about food safety and
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
sanitation.
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue
under study.
SL.7.2.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the
ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
]

SL.8.2.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g.,
social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grades 6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific procedures/
experiments, or technical processes.

426

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a
style appropriate to the discipline and context as well
as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

427

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific procedures/
experiments, or technical processes.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and
techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to
manage the complexity of the topic; convey a
knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the
discipline and context as well as to the expertise of
likely readers.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
14.5
14.5.1 Analyze how scientific and technical advances
BEGINNING
Evaluate the influence of
influence the nutrient content, availability, and
SL.6-8.1.
science and technology
safety of foods.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
on food composition,
14.5.2 Analyze how the scientific and technical advances discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
safety, and other issues.
in food processing, storage, product development, with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
and distribution influence nutrition and wellness.
own clearly.
14.5.3 Analyze the effects of technological advances on
selection, preparation and home storage of food.
14.5.4 Analyze the effects of food science and technology For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
on meeting nutritional needs.
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific procedures/
experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a
style appropriate to the discipline and context as well
as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting
any discrepancies among the data

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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying
the data when possible and corroborating or
challenging conclusions with other sources of
information.
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
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14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific procedures/
experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and
techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to
manage the complexity of the topic; convey a
knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the
discipline and context as well as to the expertise of
likely readers.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

436

Standard 14: Nutrition and Wellness


14.0 Comprehensive Standard: Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well being.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

437

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
15.1
15.1.1 Analyze parenting roles across the life span.
INTERMEDIATE
Analyze roles and
RST.9-10.7.
15.1.2 Analyze expectations and responsibilities of
responsibilities of
Translate quantitative or technical information
parenting.
parenting.
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
15.1.3 Analyze consequences of parenting practices to
table or chart) and translate information expressed
the individual, family, and society.
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
15.1.4 Analyze societal conditions that influence
words.
parenting across the life span.
15.1.5 Explain cultural differences in roles and
RST.9-10.8.
responsibilities of parenting.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
438

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

439

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the
data when possible and corroborating or challenging
conclusions with other sources of information.
440

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

441

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.

442

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
15.2
15.2.1 Choose nurturing practices that support human
BEGINNING
Evaluate parenting
growth and development.
RST.6-8.2.
practices that maximize
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
15.2.2 Apply communication strategies that promote
human growth and
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from
positive self-esteem in family members.
development.
prior knowledge or opinions.
15.2.3 Assess common practices and emerging research
about discipline on human growth and
RST.6-8.4.
development.
15.2.4 Assess the effects of abuse and neglect on children Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
and families and determine methods for
used in a specific scientific or technical context
prevention.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
15.2.5 Apply criteria for selecting care and services for
children
RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience

443

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades
6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

444

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and use
of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious
reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

445

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
446

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

447

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any
discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and use
of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
448

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the
data when possible and corroborating or challenging
conclusions with other sources of information.

449

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

450

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.

451

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
15.3
15.3.1 Assess community resources and services available INTERMEDIATE
Evaluate external support
to families.
SL.9-10.1.
systems that provide
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
15.3.2 Appraise community resources that provide
services for parents.
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
opportunities related to parenting.
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
15.3.3 Summarize current laws and policies related to
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
parenting.
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and use
of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious
reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.

452

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on- one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
453

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any
discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and use
of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
454

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.6.
Analyze the authors purpose in providing an
explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an
experiment in a text, identifying important issues that
remain unresolved.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
455

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
15.4
15.4.1 Analyze biological processes related to prenatal
INTERMEDIATE
Analyze physical and
development, birth, and health of child and
RST.9-10.7.
emotional factors related
mother.
Translate quantitative or technical information
to beginning the
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
15.4.2 Analyze the emotional factors of prenatal
parenting process.
development and birth in relation to the health of table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
parents and child.
words.
15.4.3 Analyze implications of alternatives to biological
parenthood.
RST.9-10.8.
15.4.4 Analyze legal and ethical impacts of current and
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
emerging technology on fertility and family
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
planning.
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific procedures/
experiments, or technical processes.
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15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

457

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the
data when possible and corroborating or challenging
conclusions with other sources of information.
458

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

459

Standard 15: Parenting


15.0 Comprehensive Standard: Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and
families.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.

460

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
16.1
16.1.1 Explain the roles and functions of individuals
BEGINNING
Analyze career paths
engaged in textiles and apparel careers.
RST.6-8.2.
within textile apparel and 16.1.2 Analyze opportunities for employment and
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
design industries.
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from
entrepreneurial endeavors.
prior knowledge or opinions.
16.1.3 Summarize education and training requirements
and opportunities for career paths in textile and
RST.6-8.4.
apparel services.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
16.1.4 Analyze the effects of textiles and apparel
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
occupations on local, state, national, and global
used in a specific scientific or technical context
economies.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
16.1.5 Create an employment portfolio for use with
applying for internships, work-based learning
opportunities and employment in textiles, fashion, RST.6-8.8.
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
and apparel.
research findings, and speculation in a text.
16.1.6 Analyze the role of professional organizations in
textiles, fashion, and apparel industries.
RST.6-8.9.
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

461

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.6.5.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
images, music, sound) and visual displays in
presentations to clarify information.
SL.7.5.
Include multimedia components and visual displays in
presentations to clarify claims and findings and
emphasize salient points.
SL.8.5.
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen
claims and evidence, and add interest.
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades
6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies.

462

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
463

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.

464

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
For WHST.9-10.2.a-f, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.9-10.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

465

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any
discrepancies among the data.

466

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
467

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.11-12.5.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.
468

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
16.2
16.2.1 Apply appropriate terminology for identifying,
BEGINNING
Evaluate fiber and textile
comparing, and analyzing the most common
RST.6-8.2
products and materials.
generic textile fibers.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from
16.2.2 Evaluate performance characteristics of textile
prior knowledge or opinions.
fiber and fabrics.
16.2.3 Summarize textile legislation, standards, and
RST.6-8.4
labeling in the global economy.
16.2.4 Analyze effects of textile characteristics on design, Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
construction, care, use, and maintenance of
used in a specific scientific or technical context
products.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
16.2.5 Apply appropriate procedures for care of textile
products.
RST.6-8.8
Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
research findings, and speculation in a text.
RST.6-8.9
Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from reading a text on the
same topic.
RST.6-8.10
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHST.6-8.4.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.

469

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
SL.6-8.1.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades
6-8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.5.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
For L.6-8.5.a-c, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

470

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNINGL.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 910 texts and topics.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 1112 texts and topics.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
471

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
16.3
16.3.1 Explain the ways in which fiber, fabric, texture,
BEGINNING
Demonstrate fashion,
pattern, and finish can affect visual appearance.
SL.6-8.1.
apparel, and textile
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
16.3.2 Apply basic and complex color schemes and color
design skills.
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
theory to develop and enhance visual effects.
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
16.3.3 Utilize elements and principles of design in
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
designing, constructing, and/or altering textile,
own clearly.
apparel, and fashion products.
16.3.4 Demonstrate design concepts with fabric or
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
technology/computer, using draping and/or flat
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
pattern making technique.
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
16.3.5 Generate design that takes into consideration
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
ecological, environmental, sociological,
psychological, technical, and economic trends and
INTERMEDIATE
issues.
SL.9-10.1.
16.3.6 Apply elements and principles of design to assist
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
consumers and businesses in making decisions.
16.3.7 Demonstrate ability to use technology for fashion, collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
apparel, and textile design.
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For L.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.

472

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL.9-10.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.9-10.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 910 texts and topics.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.

473

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to
those from other sources (including their own
experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
WHST.9-10.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.9-10.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a
style appropriate to the discipline and context as well
as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

474

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any
discrepancies among the data.
475

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
RST.11-12.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 1112 texts and topics.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the
data when possible and corroborating or challenging
conclusions with other sources of information.

476

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.9.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g.,
texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or
concept, resolving conflicting information when
possible.
WHST.11-12.1.
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
For WHST.11-12.1.a-e, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.11-12.2.d.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and
techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to
manage the complexity of the topic; convey a
knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the
discipline and context as well as to the expertise of
likely readers.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
477

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

478

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
16.4
16.4.1 Demonstrate professional skills in using a variety
BEGINNING
Demonstrate skills
of equipment, tools, and supplies for fashion,
RST.6-8.3.
needed to produce, alter,
apparel, and textile construction, alteration, and
Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying
or repair fashion, apparel,
repair.
out experiments, taking measurements, or
and textile products.
performing technical tasks.
16.4.2 Explain production processes for creating fibers,
yarn, woven, and knit fabrics, and non-woven
SL.6-8.1.
textile products.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
16.4.3 Use appropriate industry products and materials
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
for cleaning, pressing, and finishing textile,
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
apparel, and fashion products.
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
16.4.4 Analyze current technology and trends that
facilitate design and production of textile, apparel, own clearly.
and fashion products.
16.4.5 Demonstrate basic skills for producing and altering For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
textile products and apparel.
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade
6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range
of strategies.
For SL.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin
affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word
(e.g., audience, auditory, audible).

479

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
L.6-8.6
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
RST.9-10.3.
Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when
carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or
performing technical tasks, attending to special cases
or exceptions defined in the text.
RST.9-10.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 910 texts and topics.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.

480

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.3.
Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when
carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or
performing technical tasks; analyze the specific
results based on explanations in the text.
RST.11-12.4.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 1112 texts and topics.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the
data when possible and corroborating or challenging
conclusions with other sources of information.

481

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
16.5
16.5.1 Apply marketing strategies for textile, apparel, and BEGINNING
Evaluate elements of
fashion products.
SL.6-8.1.
textile, apparel, and
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
16.5.2 Analyze the cost of constructing, manufacturing,
fashion merchandising.
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
altering, or repairing textile, apparel, and fashion
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
products.
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
16.5.3 Analyze ethical considerations for merchandising
own clearly.
apparel and textile products.
16.5.4 Apply external factors that influence
For SL.6-8.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
merchandising.
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
16.5.5 Critique varied methods for promoting apparel
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
and textile products.
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
16.5.6 Apply research methods, including forecasting
techniques, for marketing apparel and textile
INTERMEDIATE
products.
WHST.9-10.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.9-10.2.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
WHST.9-10.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technologys capacity
to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.

482

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
ADVANCED
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the
data when possible and corroborating or challenging
conclusions with other sources of information.
WHST.11-12.2.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
For WHST.11-12.2.a-d, see Common Core State
Standards for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy
in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects at www.corestandards.org.pdf).

483

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.6.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including
new arguments or information.
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.

484

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
16.6
16.6.1 Analyze factors that contribute to quality
INTERMEDIATE
Evaluate the components
customer relations.
SL.9-10.1.
of customer service.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
16.6.2 Analyze the influences of cultural diversity as a
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
factor in customer relations.
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
16.6.3 Demonstrate the skills necessary for quality
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
customer service.
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
16.6.4 Create solutions to address customer concerns.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.9-10.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source.
RST.9-10.7.
Translate quantitative or technical information
expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a
table or chart) and translate information expressed
visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into
words.
RST.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claim or a
recommendation for solving a scientific or technical
problem.

485

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.1.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
486

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
For SL.11-12.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
SL.11-12.1.d.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 1112
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
SL.11-12.2.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented
in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed
decisions and solve problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any
discrepancies among the data.
RST.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to
address a question or solve a problem.
RST.11-12.8.
Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and
conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the
data when possible and corroborating or challenging
conclusions with other sources of information.

487

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.7.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or
broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize
multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.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 specific
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.
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

488

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
16.7
16.7.1 Analyze legislation, regulations, and public policy
BEGINNING
Demonstrate general
affecting the textiles, apparel, and fashion
RST.6-8.2.
operational procedures
industries.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text;
required for business
provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from
16.7.2 Analyze personal and employer responsibilities
profitability and career
prior knowledge or opinions.
and liabilities regarding industry-related safety,
success.
security, and environmental factors.
RST.6-8.4
16.7.3 Analyze the effects of security and inventory
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and
control strategies, cash and credit transaction
other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
methods, laws, and worksite policies, on loss
used in a specific scientific or technical context
prevention and store profit.
relevant to grades 68 texts and topics.
16.7.4 Demonstrate procedures for reporting and
handling accidents, safety, and security incidents.
RST.6-8.10.
16.7.5 Analyze operational costs such as mark ups, mark
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend
downs, cash flow, and other factors affecting
science/technical texts in the grades 68 text
profit.
complexity band independently and proficiently.
16.7.6 Demonstrate knowledge of the arts, of various
resources, and cultural impact upon the textile,
SL.6-8.1.
apparel, and fashion industries.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
For SL.9-10.1.a-d, see Common Core State Standards
for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.4.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade
6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range
of strategies.

489

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
BEGINNING
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of sentence or
paragraph; a words position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or
phrase.
For L.6-8.4.a-d, see Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
at www.corestandards.org.pdf).
L.6-8.6.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
INTERMEDIATE
SL.9-10.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and use
of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious
reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.
SL.9-10.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
RH.9-10.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
features as the date and origin of the information.
490

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
RH.9-10.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of how key events or ideas develop over the
course of the text.
RH.9-10.3.
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text;
determine whether earlier events caused later ones
or simply preceded them.
RH.9-10.7.
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g.,
charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in print
or digital text.
RH.9-10.8.
Assess the extent to which the reasoning and
evidence in a text support the authors claims.
RH.9-10.9.
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.
WHST.9-10.8.
Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness
of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to
maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.

491

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
INTERMEDIATE
WHST.9-10.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
ADVANCED
SL.11-12.3.
Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and use
of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance,
premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of
emphasis, and tone used.
SL.11-12.4.
Present information, findings, and supporting
evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,
alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a
range of formal and informal tasks.
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.1.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, connecting insights
gained from specific details to an understanding of
the text as a whole.
RH.11-12.2.
Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary that makes clear the relationships among
the key details and ideas.

492

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
RH.11-12.3.
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events
and determine which explanation best accords with
textual evidence, acknowledging where the text
leaves matters uncertain.
RH.11-12.7.
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in
order to address a question or solve a problem.
RH.11-12.8.
Evaluate an authors premises, claims, and evidence
by corroborating or challenging them with other
information.
RH.11-12.9.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent
understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.
ADVANCED
WHST.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 specific
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.
493

Standard 16: Textiles, Fashion and Apparel


16.0 Comprehensive Standard: Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in textiles and apparels.
NATIONAL FCS CONTENT
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
CT STATE STANDARDS
STANDARD
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12
ADVANCED
WHST.11-12.9.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.

494

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