Tracing the Evolution of Complex Phenomena Across Expository Texts

Central Ideas, Structural Sequencing, and Objective Summaries

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Map how an author introduces, elaborates, and modifies explanations of complex natural or societal phenomena over the course of a text.

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Central Ideas, Structural Sequencing, and Objective Summaries

9th Grade · ELA · Open Global English

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Trace how central ideas and complex historical or scientific processes are introduced, sequenced, and refined, and synthesize them into precise objective summaries.

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OGE.10.RI.2Open Global English Standards 2026™ · 9th Grade

Determine central ideas and trace the development of complex processes, phenomena, or historical arguments; analyze how points are introduced, sequenced, and refined, and provide an accurate, objective summary.