Standard 4 : Researching



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General Information

Number: ELA.11.C.4
Title: Researching
Type: Standard
Subject: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 11
Strand: Communication

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
ELA.11.C.4.1: Conduct literary research to answer a question, refining the scope of the question to align with interpretations of texts, and synthesizing information from primary and secondary sources.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: While the benchmark does require that students consult multiple sources, there is no requirement that they use every source they consult. Part of the skill in researching is discernment—being able to tell which information is relevant and which sources are trustworthy enough to include.


Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
ELA.11.C.4.AP.1a: Organize literary research to answer a question, refining the scope of the question to align with interpretations of texts.
ELA.11.C.4.AP.1b: Summarize information from primary and secondary sources.


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