Competency · Academically Prepared
Reading Complex Texts
Makes meaning from challenging texts, documents, and media across subjects
To reach Proficient
- Proficient work in 2 subjects: Global History II (done), one more subject needed
- ✓At least 2 scored opportunities (done)
Specialist earns the Reading Complex Texts pin.
How my level was built
Grades 9–12, never resets| Date | Opportunity | Course | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | Argument essay: school start times | ELA 10 | Developing |
| Sep 19 | Industrialization DBQ | Global History II | Proficient |
Every rubric row in every course is rated on the same four levels, against the same descriptors below. Recent work counts more. Proficient needs Proficient work in two or more subjects; Specialist needs Specialist work in two or more subjects, including one partner-based or real-world opportunity.
What each level looks like
Beginner
Finds key details in a text with support.
Developing · you are here
Summarizes a text and starts to explain the author's choices.
Proficient
Analyzes how a complex text builds meaning and cites strong evidence.
Specialist
Compares complex texts across genres and leads others' reading.