The reading learning objectives for ninth graders contained in this volume are congruent with the Texas "State Board of Education Rules for Curriculum." These objectives and the measurement specifications are provided for use by teachers and other educators responsible for student instruction and for test development specialists involved with the preparation of the Texas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills (TEAMS) tests. Beginning with the 1985-86 school year, the TEAMS tests were based upon the objectives in this publication. Skill areas covered by the objectives include: (1) identify the main idea of a text; (2) identify the meaning of words with academic and practical applications; (3) identify specific details; (4) identify the sequence of events; (5) draw logical conclusions; (6) distinguish between fact and opinion; (7) identify cause-and-effect relationships; (8) identify an accurate generalization from a given series of details/assumptions; (9) identify the author's viewpoint/purpose; (10) identify the appropriate reference source; and (11) use graphic sources to obtain information. Sample test items are provided for each of the skill areas. (TJH)