7.T.RA.2Curating Sources and Evidence

Expectations

• 7.T.RA.2.a

  Locate evidence in print and digital sources to support a central idea or question, recording standard bibliographic information, such as author, title, website name, page number, and year of publication. (I)

• 7.T.RA.2.b

  Analyze print and digital texts for credibility and relevance, determining whether the ideas and information support the topic under investigation. (I)

• 7.T.RA.2.c

  Follow a standard format for citation when integrating textual evidence, clearly identifying and citing the ideas and information of others and ensuring each source is accompanied by a standard entry on a works cited page. (C)

Georgia Milestones coverage

• English Language Arts Grade 7 (EOG) · Texts — Constructing Texts

  Research & Analysis Students use, discuss, analyze, and curate texts as they engage in various conversations, activities, and projects about a range of grade-level texts and topics.

  about 17% of the test · 10 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

• English Language Arts Grade 7 (EOG) · Texts — Interpreting Texts

  Research & Analysis Students use, discuss, analyze, and curate texts as they engage in various conversations, activities, and projects about a range of grade-level texts and topics.

  about 10% of the test · 6 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

What mastery looks like

Georgia's Achievement Level Descriptors. The levels are cumulative: each includes the ones before it. Proficient is on grade level.

Beginning

Use a basic citation when integrating textual evidence.

Developing

Locate evidence in a print or digital source to support a central idea or question. Determine ideas and/or information within print and/or digital text(s) that make the text credible or relevant. Follow a standard format for citation when integrating multiple pieces of textual evidence.

Proficient

Locate evidence in multiple print and/or digital sources to support a central idea or question. Analyze print and digital texts for credibility and relevance, determining whether the ideas and information support the topic under investigation. Follow a standard format for citation when integrating textual evidence, clearly identifying and citing the ideas and information of others, drawing on information provided from a Works Cited entry..

Distinguished

Locate evidence in print and digital sources to support multiple central ideas or questions.

The same standard across grades

1. Kindergarten · K.T.RA.2

   Curating Sources & Evidence Reference parts of texts to address a specific topic or question and explore various sources of information to make connections across a broad range of topics.

2. Grade 1 · 1.T.RA.2

   Curating Sources & Evidence Reference parts of texts to address a specific topic or question and explore various sources of information to make connections across a broad range of topics.

3. Grade 2 · 2.T.RA.2

   Curating Sources & Evidence Reference parts of texts to address a specific topic or question and explore various sources of information to make connections across a broad range of topics.

4. Grade 3 · 3.T.RA.2

   Curating Sources & Evidence Integrate evidence from print and digital sources, assessing credibility and relevance and avoiding plagiarism.

5. Grade 4 · 4.T.RA.2

   Curating Sources & Evidence Integrate evidence from print and digital sources, assessing credibility and relevance and avoiding plagiarism.

6. Grade 5 · 5.T.RA.2

   Curating Sources & Evidence Integrate evidence from print and digital sources, assessing credibility and relevance and avoiding plagiarism.

7. Grade 6 · 6.T.RA.2

   Curating Sources & Evidence Utilize multiple print and digital texts to address a specific topic or question, assessing source credibility and relevance and integrating evidence properly to avoid plagiarism.

8. Grade 7 · 7.T.RA.2 (this standard)

   Curating Sources & Evidence Utilize multiple print and digital texts to address a specific topic or question, assessing source credibility and relevance and integrating evidence properly to avoid plagiarism.

9. Grade 8 · 8.T.RA.2

   Curating Sources & Evidence Utilize multiple print and digital texts to address a specific topic or question, assessing source credibility and relevance and integrating evidence properly to avoid plagiarism.

10. Grade 9 · 9.T.RA.2

    Curating Sources & Evidence Reference parts of texts to address a specific topic or question and explore various sources of information to make connections across a broad range of topics.

11. Grade 10 · 10.T.RA.2

    Curating Sources & Evidence Reference parts of texts to address a specific topic or question and explore various sources of information to make connections across a broad range of topics.

12. Grade 11 · 11.T.RA.2

    Curating Sources & Evidence Reference parts of texts to address a specific topic or question and explore various sources of information to make connections across a broad range of topics.

13. Grade 12 · 12.T.RA.2

    Curating Sources & Evidence Reference parts of texts to address a specific topic or question and explore various sources of information to make connections across a broad range of topics.