What do we know about our Social Studies Curriculum?


For a Skills-based research Model, Grade 9 Language Arts benchmarks are:

IV. Research
Standard IV Research
Use the skills and strategies of the research process: Gather, Analyze & Interpret, Respond

  • 1. Distinguish the difference between paraphrasing, direct quotations, indirect quotations, and plagiarizing and display the ability to integrate quotations in a grammatically correct manner
    [ 18]
  • 2. Use standard format and methodology for documenting reference sources (e.g., credit quotes and paraphrased ideas; use MLA citation style; include a bibliography of reference material)
    [ 11]
  • 3. Use appropriate research methodology (e.g., formulate questions and refine topics; develop a plan for research; organize what is known about a topic; use appropriate research methods; collect information to narrow and develop a topic and support a thesis) [ 19]


According to Atlas Maps, the following