This document is four pages long that outlines the learning objectives, Common Core Standards in understanding Science Texts, and it poses questions that can be instantly used with any scientific article. This document is similar to others that I will be posting, the newer versions of this document will contain the actual articles to be critiqued. While this document is rather simplistic in design, it will definitely save you in a pinch. Common Core Standards in Literacy are listed for grades 9-10.