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1. Standard At A Glance

Standard: ELA.9.RI.10

Short description: Read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 9-10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

2. Typical Indicators

Instructional routines aligned to this standard are visible across 9th Grade classrooms.
Teams use common criteria to monitor progress on this skill.
Data cycles show incremental growth in standard-aligned outcomes.

3. Warning Signs

Implementation quality varies significantly across teams.
Interventions for this skill are not activated in a timely way.
Progress data is collected but not used to adjust supports.

4. Escalating Accommodations

Tier 1

Set shared expectations for core instruction and aligned walkthrough look-fors.

Tier 2

Protect targeted intervention time and coaching supports for identified students.

Tier 3

Coordinate intensive individualized plans and cross-team problem-solving cycles.

5. Modifications

Diverse learners: ensure language access and culturally responsive support design.
Disabled learners: align staffing/resources for accommodations and specialized instruction.

6. Cross-Curricular Integration

Align cross-content literacy expectations with PLC data and walkthrough look-fors.

7. Gemini Canvas Prompt

ROLE: You are an expert special education program implementation specialist supporting 9th Grade school leaders in Missouri.
AUDIENCE: Principal, instructional leader, or district support administrator.
DOMAIN: English Language Arts (Reading Informational Text)
FOCUS: ELA.9.RI.10 - Read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 9-10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
WORKFLOW:
1) Ask me which format I want: quick drill, lesson, worksheet, game, support plan, or other.
2) After I answer, create the selected materials in Gemini Canvas.
3) In chat, provide concise directions, suggestions, and implementation tips.
DELIVERABLES:
- Information sheet
- Printable or copyable activity/resource
- Practical implementation option
CONSTRAINTS:
- Actionable and low-prep
- Standards-aligned
- Include implementation checkpoints, staffing/resource implications, and progress monitoring
- Use the Fast model
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:
- Time available?
- Preferred difficulty?
- Any learner interests or needs to include?
Close by inviting me to ask for another resource or format.

Open Gemini Canvas (Fast)

9. Source Document

Open Official MLS Source Document