Common Core Close Reading

I've chosen to do a close reading of the "9-10 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity" portion of the "Reading Standards for Literature 6-12" Common Core State Standards.

Significance:
The core standards mandate that a "scaffolding" be created, surrounding the depth of knowledge required to further the students understanding and comprehension of literature. The term "scaffolding" places sufficient academic and pedagogical significance to the importance that students be aware of the variety of the many forms of literature we use today.

Practices:
The idea that language surrounds particular practices (or activities) stipulates that before language we had constructed ways of perceiving language as either formal or informal. Now, when the same idea is applied to common core state standards, it is difficult to decide wether or not the standards are attempting to enact any sort of practice. What I believe this portion of the Standards is attempting to enact are the practices that surround comprehending and applying knowledge to the scope of literature.

Identities:
The common core state standards are written as to address only a particular range of students in terms of grade level. So when Gee asks, "What identity or identities is this piece of language attempting to enact?", I would say that the language stipulates and addresses 9-10 graders, and expects them to be of the proper age group and grade level, in order to adhere to those specific standards.

Relationships:
The common core state standards are specifically used to create two relationships. These relationships are that of educator to administrator and educator to student. So in Gee's question, "What sort of relationship or relationships is this piece of language seeking to enact with others?" I would say it's attempting to involve teachers with their students, and also the teachers with their administrators.

Connections:
The common core state standards stipulate that students make connections based on the progression of texts through their secondary literature educations. The students must connect prior works to the works they currently need, to fully comprehend and connect their usages and influences. The connections the students make help them to better understand the necessity of literature and its extensive uses.

Sign Systems and Knowledge:

The language of the common core standards addresses only those who can, or wish, to apply it to the fundamental aspects of literature education. In that, the standards are written in English, which stipulates that the population of the audience that wishes to apply or adhere to it must be English speakers. The language used in these standards also only apply to the field of academia.