1.A.7 Understand the reading demands posed by domain specific texts.

Domain specific vocabulary is found within domain specific texts. Domain specific vocabulary is Tier III vocabulary that is explicitly used in the course in which it’s taught. For instance, you wouldn’t hear a lecture on the word photosynthesis in math class. The word photosynthesis is specific to science text. The words found in domain specific texts are highly specialized words that students will only hear in the domain specific texts, (i.e. history, math, science). The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) utilize domain specific texts which are found in the form of informational texts as well. The intention of the CCSS is to better prepare students for college so having that expanded vocabulary from domain specific vocabulary will aid in this process.