Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Subscores - Illinois Priority Standards - Words in Context (WIC) and Command of Evidence (COE)

Oct 10, 2026

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing subscores are mapped to Illinois Priority Standards aligned to the SAT Suite of Assessments through the K-12 Assessment Reporting Portal. Educators can view each subscore’s standards in the portal and export the full list for deeper analysis. The material details Words in Context (WIC) competencies, including interpreting words and phrases in context, rhetorical analysis of word choice, and applying language effectively in writing. It also outlines Command of Evidence (COE) skills focused on interpreting, evaluating, and using textual evidence, with corresponding reading and writing standards.

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Words in Context (WIC)

Standards mapped to WIC

Command of Evidence (COE)

Standards mapped to COE

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Subscores Compared to Illinois Priority Standards The Illinois Learning Standards aligned to the SAT Suite of Assessments subscores appear in the K-12 Assessment Reporting Portal. Educators can view the associated standards for each subscore within the portal. The complete list of standards can be exported as a PDF for more in-depth analysis outside of the portal. For more information on the Reading Test subscores, Words in Context (WIC) and Command of Evidence (COE), [visit](visit sat.org/reading-subscores. For more information on the Writing and)[ sat.org/reading-subscores](visit sat.org/reading-subscores. For more information on the Writing and)[. For more information on the Writing and](visit sat.org/reading-subscores. For more information on the Writing and)[ ](visit sat.org/reading-subscores. For more information on the Writing and)Language subscores, Standard English Conventions (SEC) and Expression of Idea (EOI), visit[sat.org/writing-language-subscores](sat.org/writing-language-subscores). The tables that follow display the Illinois Priority Standards associated with each EvidenceBased Reading and Writing subscore. Words in Context (WIC) This component of the SAT focuses on the assessment of students’ ability to interpret words and phrases in context, analyze word choice rhetorically, and use language effectively in writing. This component is based on selected questions from the Reading Test and the Writing and Language Test. | | | | --- | --- | | Standard Number | Standard Language | | W.9-10.4 | Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. | | W.9-10.5 | Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. | | L.3.3a | Choose words and phrases for effect. | | L.6.3a | Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. | | L.6.3b | Maintain consistency in style and tone. | Words in Context (WIC) cont. | Standard Number | Standard Language | | --- | --- | | L.11-12.6 | Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. | | W.11-12.4 | Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. | | W.11-12.5 | Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. | Command of Evidence (COE) This component of the SAT focuses on the assessment of students’ ability to understand, evaluate, and make use of textual evidence (facts, details, statistics, and the like) . This component is based on selected questions from the Reading Test and Writing and Language Test. | | | | --- | --- | | Standard Number | Standard Language | | RI.9-10.2 | Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. | | RL.9-10.2 | Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. | | W.9-10.4 | Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. | | W.9-10.5 | Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach

FAQs

What is Words in Context (WIC) assessing in the SAT subscores?

WIC focuses on interpreting words and phrases in context, analyzing word choice rhetorically, and using language effectively in writing.

How does Command of Evidence (COE) define the target skill set?

COE assesses the ability to understand, evaluate, and use textual evidence such as facts, details, and statistics.

Where can educators access and export the Illinois Priority Standards aligned to SAT subscores?

Educators can view the standards in the K-12 Assessment Reporting Portal for each subscore and export the complete list as a PDF for further analysis.

Oct 10, 2026

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