Skills and Concepts                                                                                  

Identify common words, generally nouns

Identify word that belongs in broad category based on type

Identify word not like the others, based on type

Identify general category name for specific word based on type

Identify items belonging to a category based on use

Identify items that do not belong to a category based on use

Format: At beginning of range, distracters very different from correct answer choices. As RIT increases, distracters become more similar, requiring the use of more specific vocabulary

Identify which item is not like the others based on type or use

Identify which item is not a member of a broad category or group

Complete a simple analogy, matching a common tool to the user

Identify which item is a member of a category based on type or use

Identify category name for a specific item

Read information presented in one or two very simple statements

Distinguish fact from that which is inferred

Format: Read simple text, generally less than 50 words, basic vocabulary, where the speaker/writer’s opinions are stated directly and obviously

Determine speaker/writer’s opinion or way of thinking about a topic

Understand meaning of the word “bias”

Identify which are not members of a group based on defined characteristics

Identify the group name or category in which it belongs when given a noun

Identify which noun is not like the others

Identify which word belongs in the same category when given a list of descriptive words

Identify another member of the group when given a group name

Identify which sentence is not on a specific topic

Generalize how items or ideas are alike

Find relationships between words based on analogous relationships (things to eat – hunger)

Format: Read information presented in short simple paragraph

Format: Read simple, short text and basic vocabulary

Determine what the writer wants the reader to notice, care about, or feel

Determine which words persuade the reader or catch the reader’s attention

Determine the purpose of an advertisement

Determine to which senses certain words appeal

Read simple text, generally less than 50 words, basic vocabulary where the speaker/writer’s opinions stated directly and obviously

Apply logic to analyze simple relationships

Identify which sentence does not relate to a story topic

Identify analogous relationships between words

Identify lists of words that all belong to the group when given a category name

Distinguish between factual and inferential observations when given a simple situation

Determine probable common use of a list of items

Tell how items on a list are all alike

Identify items that belong in a named group

Classify types of writing based on purpose

Identify which items do not belong to a group, based on secondary attributes

Identify how phrases are alike based on what they tell

Identify which word is not a member of a group or category based on specific definitions

Determine why a simple story is fiction

Determine which statement is untrue based on information given in a short, simple passage

Determine which person would be more likely to have more relevant information when given an event described by different people

Format: Read information presented in short simple paragraph where the paragraphs get longer with more detail and vocabulary as RIT increases

Given a short paragraph, distinguish a factual statement about the information from statements of opinion

Distinguish statements of fact from statements of opinion

Format: Read simple, short text and basic vocabulary

Determine the purpose of an advertisement or other persuasive writing

Determine what the writer wants the reader to notice or care about

Recognize techniques used in ads or other persuasive writing to persuade readers

Distinguish facts from persuasive elements in an advertisement

Format: Read longer passages, up to 100 words, where situations are still fairly straightforward, with basic vocabulary

Infer errors in a character’s thinking that lead to stereotyping when given a basic scenario

Infer who is speaking/writing based on his/her opinions or way of thinking

Identify words belonging to the same category based on attributes of the words themselves

Identify which item belongs to a group based on secondary attributes

Identify which sentence does not relate to a more specific topic when given sentences all relating to a general topic

Identify which word is not a member of a group or category based on information in a passage or specific definitions

Identify which items belong in a common group when given words that may have multiple meanings

Determine simple logical relationships (if – then)

Determine where information will most likely be found based on attributes

Determine category names for words in up to three different categories

Determine how sentences are all alike (main topic)

Determine which would not be attributes of another item when given words, some with multiple meanings

Determine analogous relationships

Determine the most qualified source of information

Determine which facts best support a conclusion or an opinion

Determine the most valid conclusion when given a simple event or situation

Distinguish what is true or factual from what might be inferred when given a simple passage

Determine the validity of opinions based on facts given in a short simple passage

Format: As RIT increases, difficulty of vocabulary increases, longer sentences or passages are used, and content becomes less familiar and more difficult

Distinguish what is fact from that which is inferred when given a short passage

Know the meaning of the words “fact” and “opinion”

Determine if statements are true, false, fact, or opinion

Identify factual statements made based on information found in a longer passage

Identify word clues that signal an opinion

Infer/evaluate content based on small sample of writing

Infer/evaluate what is important to a character

Infer/evaluate character’s feelings or interests

Format: Read generally short text, some longer with slightly more difficult vocabulary

Recognize persuasive techniques or methods

Determine to whom an ad will appeal

Determine how an ad gets your attention

Determine the effectiveness of persuasive arguments

Determine the action the ad persuades the reader to take

Format: Read longer passages, generally less than 150 words but some longer where the difficulty of vocabulary increases as RIT increases

Infer errors in reasoning that lead to stereotypical thinking

Infer beliefs, opinions, or way of thinking of speaker, writer, or character

Understand and apply meaning of “bias”

Recognize bias or assumptions as opinions

Generalize type of people who would agree or disagree with specific opinions

Understand the meaning of “assumption” or “underlying assumption”

Understand why people have different opinions or ways of thinking

Identify which word belongs in a group based on implications of words, definitions provided, or interpreting multiple meanings or words

Identify which sentence does not relate to a more specific topic when given sentences all relating to a general topic

Put ideas in appropriate groups when given two category names

Match information in a passage with informal outline of information

Identify items not like others based on secondary attributes provided in written definitions

Combine information written in a passage with information from experience to determine how one thing is like or unlike another thing

Identify topics that could be added to an existing outline

Identify which word is not like the others based on secondary attributes

Find common attributes of a defined list of items

Determine which facts do or do not support a conclusion

Given a simple passage, distinguish what is true or factual

Determine the most qualified source of information

Evaluate and prioritize reasons

At upper range of RITs, determine which fact supports more than one conclusion

Determine which statement best supports a specific conclusion

Determine statements that cannot be concluded from information in a passage

Use logical reasoning to determine the validity of a statement

Identify which specific words are opinions

In a longer passage, distinguish which statements are facts from those that are opinions

Identify word clues that signal fact, not opinion

Determine that which is fact from that which is inferred

Analyze a passage to determine proportion of fact or opinion

Read some longer ads longer with more difficult vocabulary

Determine how assertions of persuasive writing are supported

Determine to whom and to what feelings ads appeal

Determine what the writer wants the reader to believe about their product or service

Determine information not given in an ad

Read passages that vary in length, while difficulty of vocabulary tends to increase

As RIT levels increase, differences between distracters and correct answer choice become less obvious, require more thought

Understand meaning of the word “discrimination”

Infer beliefs, opinions, ways of thinking, or assumptions of writer or characters

Generalize type of people who would agree or disagree with specific opinions

Compare and contrast opinions or assumptions of characters

Infer errors in reasoning that lead to stereotypical thinking

Infer assumptions reader can make from a passage

Generalize opinions or assumptions of writer

Discriminate between fact and bias

Demonstrate using alphabetical order to the fourth letter

Find words that are like or different from the others based on secondary attributes when given definitions of similar or related words

Identify words that belong to the same group based on implications, connotations, multiple meanings, or secondary attributes when given more difficult vocabulary words

Identify analogous relationships

Find commonalities in a set of distinct descriptions

Determine which would be logical explanations for events

Format: Read passages that are generally longer, with much detail, extensive vocabulary, and less familiar content

Determine which statement or detail best supports a specific conclusion

Determine most qualified source of information

Determine most valid conclusion based on information in a passage

Distinguish facts that can be concluded from that which is opinion or inferred when given a longer, more detailed passage

Determine additional information needed to evaluate information in a passage

Use logical reasoning to determine the validity of a conclusion

Note the clue word “probably” meaning not conclusively

Determine which statement or detail does not support a conclusion

Identify faulty reasoning leading to a conclusion

Evaluate the quality of information used to support a conclusion

Analyze passage for opinion, inference, value judgment, or fact

Distinguish unsupported opinion from fact

Determine content of passage—proportion of fact to opinion

Distinguish that which is fact from that which is inferred

Identify a sentence as being an editorial comment or part of a factual news story

Determine purpose of persuasive ad or argument

Determine persuasive techniques or methods

Determine tone or effect of persuasive writing

Analyze persuasive statements

Determine to whom or what feelings persuasive writing will appeal

Read passages where topics are less familiar, with rich, varied vocabulary

Higher level thinking required to understand topics and to differentiate between answer choices

Infer assumptions of writer or character

Generalize opinions or assumptions of writer

Generalize people likely to agree or disagree with opinion or assumption

Recognize difference between discriminatory and non-discriminatory statements

Recognize statements or thinking not assumed by the writer

Identify words that belong to the same group based on implications, connotations, multiple meanings, or secondary attributes given more difficult vocabulary words

Identify the sentence that does not related to the specific topic in a long, complex passage

Find commonalities in a set of distinct descriptions

Format: Read longer passages with more detail, more extensive vocabulary, and less familiar content

Evaluate whether or not an argument is consistent

Determine which conclusion is supported by facts in a passage

Determine which fact or detail supports a conclusion

Identify faulty reasoning leading to a conclusion

Identify a conclusion not supported by facts or details in a passage

Evaluate reasoning leading to a conclusion

Evaluate the quality of information sources

Use word clues to distinguish opinions from fact

Imply purpose of persuasive writing

Format: Read passages with complex topics, some quite difficult vocabulary, distracters more complex, require more thought to determine correct answer choice

Understand the meaning of the word “stereotype”

Infer and generalize assumptions of writer

Determine the most qualified source of information

Analyze the reasoning used to support a conclusion or opinion

Determine which conclusion is supported by facts or details in a passage

Use logical reasoning to arrive at a conclusion

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