Standards for Reading Literature (RL)
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
Anchor Standard: Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Adjust strategies as necessary for reading a self-selected and assigned range of grade-appropriate literary texts representing diverse cultures, perspectives, ethnicities, and time periods while self-monitoring for comprehension.