Language Arts K-12

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3.1 Level: K-3 Standard # 1 General Skills and Strategies of the Writing Process
Understands and demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process.
Benchmarks (Grades K - 3):
3.1.1 Dictates or writes stories, based on one’s own experience, that have evidence of a beginning, middle, and ending
3.1.2 Writes detailed descriptions of familiar persons, places, or objects
3.1.3 Revises writing by improving sequence, providing more descriptive detail, or adding more
3.1.4 Participates in the writing process
Learning Objectives
Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade
? 1.a Extended Dictates ? 1.a Expected Writes three ? 1.a Essential Writes stories, ? 1.a Essential Writes stories,
meaningful stories with a complete sentences relating based on one’s own based on one’s one
beginning, middle and to one topic experience, with a experience, with a
ending ? 1.b Extended Writes for a beginning, middle and end beginning, middle, and
? 1.b Expected Increases variety of audiences ? 1.b Expected Writes a ending
language and vocabulary ? 2.a Expected Uses friendly letter or thank you ? 2.a Essential Writes a
through classroom descriptive words when note descriptive paragraph about
experiences writing about a familiar ? 2.a Essential Writes a a familiar person, place, or
? 2.a Extended Uses pictures person, place, object or descriptive sentence about object
and phonetically spelled event a familiar person, place or ? 3.a Expected Revises
words to describe a familiar ? 3.a Essential Expands a object original creative works that
person, place, object or basic sentence by using ? 3.a Essential Expands a incorporate figurative and
event adverbs and adjectives basic sentence by using descriptive language
? 3 N/A ? 3.b Extended Demonstrates adjectives and adverbs ? 4.a Expected Demonstrates
? 4 N/A understanding of the ? 4.a Extended Edits understanding and
writing process capitalization, punctuation application of the writing
? 4 N/A and grammar process: -Brainstorming
-Draft
-Teacher
Conference
-Revise
-Edit
-Publish
-Share
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3.2 Level: K-3 Standard # 2 Stylistic and Rhetorical Aspects of Writing

Understands and demonstrates competence in the stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing.
3.2.1 Writes grade-level compositions that make effective use of very general, frequently used words to convey basic ideas using
complete, simple sentences
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Essential Uses a variety ? 1.a Essential Cuts apart ? 1.a Essential Writes basic ? 1.a Expected Chooses
of activities to practice high sentences and reassembles sentences using nouns and specific nouns and verbs
frequency and rhyming into original verbs that help to clarify and
words in meaningful ? 1.b Essential Uses a variety ? 1.b Essential Chooses enhance ideas
sentences of activities to practice high specific words that fit the ? 1.b Expected Identifies and
? 1.b Extended Cuts apart frequency and rhyming purpose uses appropriate style and
names, words and words in meaningful ? 1.c Extended Uses vocabulary for audience
sentences to reassemble sentences technology to create a piece and purpose
into original ? 1.c Essential Substitutes for publication ? 1.c Essential Uses
? 1.c Extended Substitutes words into a favorite rhyme technology to create a piece
words from a favorite or story for publication
rhyme or story ? 1.d Essential Verbally
? 1.d Extended Verbally retells a story or event
retells a story or event
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3.3 Level: K-3 Standard # 3 Grammatical and Mechanical Conventions of Composition

Understands and demonstrates writing with command of the grammatical and mechanical conventions of composition.
3.3.1 Writes compositions that contain complete sentences
3.3.2 Learns and uses rules of grammar
3.3.3 Learns and uses the rules of spelling
3.3.4 Learns and uses the rules of punctuation
3.3.5 Writes legibly
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Extended In-group, ? 1.a Expected Writes ? 1.a Essential Writes several ? 1.a Essential Uses a variety
develops and charts simple complete sentences with a complete sentences in a of sentences to produce a
sentences that contain noun and verb logical order piece of writing: Statement,
subject, verb and main idea ? 2.a Extended Modifies ? 1.b Essential Begins using question, exclamation, and
? 1.b Expected Orally sentences that show some paragraph format including command
produces sentences attention to the proper use topic sentence and ? 1.b Expected Develops a
? 2 N/A of common pronouns (he, supporting detail sentences paragraph that incorporates
? 3 N/A she, it, me) ? 2.a Essential Writes a clear and focused main
? 4 N/A ? 3.a Expected Writes sentences that demonstrate idea that is supported by
? 5 N/A sentences that have the proper use of pronouns, details and examples that
correctly spelled high especially common are appropriate to topic,
? 6 N/A
audience, and purpose
frequency words pronouns (he, she, I, them,
? 7 N/A
? 4.a Essential Writes me) ? 1.c Expected Uses topic
? 8.a Expected Grips pencil
correctly
compositions that have few ? 3.a Expected Writes sentences, appropriate word
significant errors in the sentences that have choices and sentence
? 8.b Essential Correctly capitalization of words that correctly spelled high- structure, transitions,
writes first name, forming begin sentences frequency words paragraphing, indention,
upper- and lower-case
letters legibly using
? 5 N/A ? 4.a Essential Uses and organization
? 6 N/A capitalization at beginning ? 2.a Expected Writes
appropriate letter size and
spacing ? 7 N/A of sentences and on proper compositions that have few
nouns (names, titles, place significant errors in the
names, dates, and holidays) formation of verb tense and
plurals
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? 8.c Essential Correctly ? 8.a Essential Writes legibly ? 5.a Essential Writes ? 2.b Essential Writes
writes last name, forming using upper and lower case sentences with correct compositions that show
upper and lower case letter letters, appropriate size, punctuation (periods and attention to proper use of
legibly using appropriate spacing and formation question marks) pronouns
letter size and spacing ? 6.a Expected Writes ? 3.a Essential Writes
? 8.d Expected Correctly sentences that show few compositions that show few
forms letters, writes legibly significant errors in the significant errors in the use
using appropriate size and formation of verb tense and of spelling of common,
spacing plurals frequently used words
? 7.a Extended Writes ? 4.a Essential Writes
sentences that have few compositions that have few
significant errors in the use significant errors in the use
of commas in a series of of end punctuation
words ? 4.b Expected Writes
? 8.a Expected Writes legibly compositions that have few
using correct letter significant errors in the use
formation of commas in a series of
words
? 4.c Expected Writes
compositions that have few
significant errors in the use
of quotations marks and
apostrophes
? 5.a Essential Legibly writes
in a variety of formats to
record, generate, and reflect
upon ideas
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3.4 Level: K-3 Standard # 4 Information for Research Purposes

Understands and demonstrates how to effectively gather and use information for research purposes.
3.4.1 Formulates questions about any topic of interest
3.4.2 Uses a variety of reference sources to gather information for research topics
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Expected In a group, ? 1.a Extended In a group, ? 1.a Extended Selects a ? 1.a Expected Selects a
brainstorms and discusses a researches information on a research topic based on research topic
topic of interest topic of interest personal knowledge, ? 1.b Expected Brainstorms
? 2 N/A ? 2.a Extended Locates experience or interest and discusses topics of
information using the ? 1.b Extended Draws logical interest
following text and conclusions based on ? 1.c Expected Draws logical
resources: Alphabetical information read conclusions based on
order, book parts (title ? 1.c Extended Brainstorms information read
page, table of contents, and discusses topics of ? 1.d Expected Writes
glossary) interest individual story avoiding
? 1.d Extended Writes group plagiarizing
and individual stories ? 2.a Expected Uses written
? 2.a Extended Writes materials to gather
questions about a subject to information for research
guide further inquiry topics
? 2.b Extended Reads to ? 2.b Expected Uses simple
locate specific information representations of
? 2.c Extended Uses information to find
beginning dictionary skills information for research
(e.g. alphabetical order topics
entry words, guide words)
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3.5 Level: K-3 Standard # 5 General Skills and Strategies of the Reading Process
Understands and demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the reading process.
3.5.1 Understands that reading is a way of gaining information about the world
3.5.2 Creates mental pictures for concrete information one has read
3.5.3 Before, during, and after reading, locates information to clarify text, structure, and content
3.5.4 Decodes unknown words using basic elements of phonetic analysis and structural analysis
3.5.5 Locates and gathers information for a variety of purposes
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Expected Children are ? 1.a Essential Reads 20 ? 1.a Essential Children are ? 1.a Essential Reads at home
read to 20 minutes per day minutes per day to increase read to, with, or for 20 minutes per day
at home to increase information, language and independently 20 minutes ? 1.b Expected Reads and
information, language vocabulary per day to increase responds to current events
acquisition and vocabulary ? 1.b Essential Children are information, language and ? 1.c Expected Reads a
? 1.b Expected Children are read to at least 20 minutes vocabulary variety of written material
read to at least 20 minutes per day at school, from a ? 1.b Essential Understands to gain knowledge and
per day at school, from a variety of books rich in that reading is a way of information
variety of books rich in rhyme, pattern and gaining information about ? 1.d Essential Follows
rhyme, pattern and vocabulary the world simple step-by-step
vocabulary ? 1.c Essential Reads and ? 2.a Essential Is able to instructions
? 2.a Expected Children are follows signs, labels, and visualize and verbalize ? 1.e Expected Clarifies
taught to visualize and instructions information read information using charts
verbalize following reading ? 2.a Essential Creates ? 3.a Essential Uses picture and graphs
experiences mental pictures for concrete clues and captions as an aid ? 1.f Expected Makes
? 3.a Essential Children are information from what one to comprehension connections with text-text,
taught the concepts in print has read or heard text-self, and text-world
(See State K. guide) ? 3.a Essential Uses pictures ? 2.a Essential Visualizes and
? 3.b Extended Children to understand stories verbalizes information read
work on main idea and ? 3.a Essential Uses pictures
sequencing, using picture for prediction and
cues comprehension
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? 4.a Essential Children are ? 4.a Essential Children are ? 4.a Essential Children are ? 3.b Essential Uses prior
explicitly and explicitly and explicitly and knowledge to make simple
systematically taught the systematically taught the systematically taught the predictions about what will
phonemic awareness skills phonemic awareness skills phonemic awareness skills be found in text
of phoneme of phoneme of phoneme ? 3.c Essential Rereads
production/replication, production/replication, production/replication, confusing sections of text
phoneme isolation, phoneme isolation, phoneme isolation, to check comprehension
phoneme segmentation and phoneme segmentation and phoneme segmentation and ? 3.d Expected Identifies text
counting, phoneme counting, phoneme counting, phoneme elements related to the
blending, rhyming, blending, rhyming, blending, rhyming, following:
phoneme deletion, phoneme deletion, phoneme deletion, -Narrative: Character,
phoneme substitution and phoneme substitution and phoneme substitution and setting, and plot
phoneme reversal phoneme reversal phoneme reversal -Expository: Cause and
? 4.b Essential Recognizes ? 4.b Essential ? 4.b Essential Uses common effect, sequence and
names of lower and upper Completes/produces a letter-sound problem/solution
case letters rhyming word correspondences to decode ? 4.a Essential Decodes
? 4.c Essential Demonstrates ? 4.c Essential Uses vowel unknown words and words not immediately
ability to correctly identify sounds to decode single- nonsense words recognized by using
orally all upper and lower syllable words ? 4.c Essential Decodes knowledge of vowel
case letters in one minute ? 4.d Essential Uses unknown and nonsense patterns
? 4.d Essential Demonstrates beginning and ending words using basic elements ? 4.b Essential Decodes
ability to associate letters to consonants to decode single of structural analysis such unknown words using basic
sounds and to recognize the syllable words as syllables, basic prefixes, elements of prefixes,
sounds of the alphabetic suffixes and roots suffixes, and roots
code ? 5.a Essential Comprehends ? 4.c Essential Decodes
? 4.e Essential Manipulates the main idea of simple unknown words using rules
phonemes and graphemes expository information of syllabication
to form words ? 4.d Essential Effectively
? 5.a Extended Identifies the decodes unknown words
main idea from stories and using a variety of context
books clues
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? 4.e Essential Recognizes ? 4.e Essential Decodes
and uses regular letter- unknown words by using
sound correspondences and syntactic and structural
determines regularly cues, such as word order
spelled one- and two- ? 4.f Expected Locates
syllable words, consonants, pronouns with text and
consonant blends, identifies to whom the
diagraphs, short and long pronoun refers
vowels and letter sound ? 4.g Essential Identifies
correspondence contractions and the words
? 4.f Expected Uses which form those
compound words, contractions
contractions and ? 4.h Expected Recognizes
homophones synonyms and antonyms
? 4.g Extended Uses prefixes, ? 4.i Expected Identifies and
suffixes, and root words to applies multiple meanings
gain meaning of unknown of words and homonyms
words ? 5.a Expected Gathers
? 4.h Essential Uses word information from charts,
family patterns to decode graphs, and maps
new words ? 5.b Expected Uses
? 4.i Expected Uses dictionaries, glossaries,
conventions of print using tables of content and
proper punctuation indexes to gather
? 4.j Essential Identifies information
words within a sentence ? 5.c Extended Uses
? 5.a Expected Identifies the reference materials and
main idea from text multimedia resources to
? 5.b Expected Sequences enhance understanding of
events of a story stories
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3.6 Level: K-3 Standard # 6 General Skills and Strategies for Reading Literature
Understands and demonstrates competence in general skills and strategies for reading literature.
3.6.1 Comprehends the basic plot of simple stories
3.6.2 Makes inferences regarding text
3.6.3 Reads aloud fluently
3.6.4 Identifies language and literary devices, mood, tone, style, figurative language, and format
3.6.5 Identifies defining characteristics of the following literary forms and genre: Fiction, nonfiction, fairytales, poems, songs, and
plays
3.6.6 Identifies and learns the author’s purpose
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Extended Can draw on ? 1.a Expected Retells simple ? 1.a Expected Retells a story ? 1.a Expected Rewrites or
prior knowledge to discuss stories, basic plots, and or folktale in the correct retells a selected passage,
and generate questions main ideas in the correct sequence and includes the including the most
about stories that are told or sequence of both fiction characters, events, setting important ideas in
read aloud and nonfiction and plot chronological order
? 1.b Expected Actively ? 1.b Expected Distinguishes ? 2.a Essential Makes and ? 1.b Extended Creates
participates in shared between fiction and confirms predictions about reports, dioramas, and other
reading, guided reading, nonfiction, real and what will happen in a story projects that summarize
teacher read-alouds, poetry, imaginary, and fact and ? 2.b Essential Makes simple stories
songs, chants, nursery fiction in literature and inferences using text and ? 1.c Essential Draws
rhymes, predictable text viewed media pictures pictures of what is read
and pattern book activities ? 1.c Expected Reads, views, ? 2.c Expected Draws on ? 1.d Essential Identifies the
? 1.c Expected Uses pictures and evaluates grade level prior knowledge, following story elements
and follows patterns in literature and non-print discussions and generation within literary text:
reading activities to media; identifies of questions to predict text -Characters and their traits
develop meaning from print vocabulary, genres, and -Setting
and pictures text features; identifies and -Sequencing of main events
compares plots, settings, -Problems and solutions
and characters of two
stories
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? 2.a Expected Begins to ? 2.a Expected Makes ? 3.a Expected Reads aloud ? 2.a Extended Examines
make simple inferences predictions about what will from appropriately selected reasons for a particular
following read aloud happen in a story and grade level reading character’s actions and
activities confirms those predictions passages at a rate of 78 account for a situation and
? 3.a Essential Fluently reads by previewing illustrations, WPM by January, and 94 motive
kindergarten IRI word list title page and other text WPM by May ? 2.b Essential Makes
? 3.b Essential Reads upper pages inferences regarding text
and lower case letters at the ? 2.b Expected Determines ? 3.a Essential Reads aloud
rate of 52 letters per minute cause and effect fluently at a rate of 120
relationships by responding WPM by May
to “how,” “why,” and ? 4.a Essential Locates
“what if” questions beginning, middle, and end
? 3.a Expected Reads 150 of a story
high frequency or sight ? 4.b Expected Describes
words fluently setting, problem, and
? 3.b Expected Reads a solution of a story
passage from a 1st grade ? 4.c Extended Demonstrates
text at 60 WPM understanding of figurative
language by illustration
? 5.a Expected Understands
the defining features and
structures of different
genres
? 5.b Expected Compares and
contrasts different literary
forms
? 5.c Extended Lists elements
of different genres
? 5.d Extended Compares
and contrasts information
about the same topic
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? 6.a Expected Identifies
cause and effect
relationships and events
within a given story
? 6.b Expected Distinguishes
between statements of fact
and opinion within text
? 7.a Essential Identifies
author’s purpose and
describes how language,
setting, and information
support purpose with
literary text
? 7.b Expected Identifies use
of graphics, graphs, tables,
and diagrams, parentheses,
italics, and bold print
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3.7 Level: K-3 Standard # 7 Speaking ,Listening, and Viewing

Understands and demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning.
3.7.1 When prompted, makes relevant contributions in class and group discussions
3.7.2 Asks questions to help clear up personal confusion about a topic
3.7.3 When prompted, recounts personal experiences or reports on personal knowledge about a topic
3.7.4 Develops the ability to listen and respond to a variety of auditory circumstances
3.7.5 Practices appropriate eye contact
3.7.6 Identifies traditional non-print media as sources of information
3.7.7 View media to engage in critical analysis and evaluation
Learning Objectives
Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade
? 1.a Expected Is actively ? 1.a Essential Initiates ? 1.a Expected Clarifies and ? 1.a Expected Contributes
involved in class conversations with peers explains ideas orally appropriately to group
discussions, practicing and adults ? 1.b Expected Uses oral discussions by taking turns
listening skills and taking ? 1.b Essential Interprets and language for different and asking appropriate
turns in conversations responds to a variety of oral purposes (e.g. to inform, to questions
? 1.b Expected Responds to a presentations entertain, to learn new ? 1.b Expected Expresses
signal to get ready to listen ? 1.c Expected Uses information) opinions and uses problem
? 1ce Expected Increases appropriate voice level in ? 1.c Expected Contributes solving skills through a
ability throughout the year group discussions appropriately to group variety of methods
to sit and listen attentively ? 1.d Essential Asks and discussions by taking turns ? 2.a Expected Demonstrates
? 2.a Extended Asks responds to questions in and asking appropriate effective use of questioning
questions to clarify what is group discussions questions skills to clarify anything
being discussed ? 2.a Expected Asks for ? 2.a Expected Demonstrates that is not understood
? 3.a Expected Relates a clarification of unfamiliar effective use of questioning ? 3.a Extended Presents an
personal experience when words, ideas or concepts skills to clarify anything authentic or original piece
prompted ? 2.b Expected Asks for that is not understood of literature by retell,
? 4.a Expected Is attentive to explanations of ideas and ? 3.a Expected Appropriately reciting, or dramatization
direct instruction and class concepts recounts a personal ? 4.a Expected Listens and
discussion by practicing experience or knowledge of responds to a variety of
appropriate eye contact a topic electronic and live
presentations
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Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade

? 5.a Essential Follows one- ? 3.a Expected Shares and ? 4.a Expected Practices ? 4.b Extended Listens to
step directions discusses personal appropriate eye contact gain enrichment and
experience and or during classroom information about various
knowledge about a topic instruction and discussions cultures
? 4.a Expected Practices ? 5.a Expected Gives and ? 4.c Expected Demonstrates
appropriate eye contact follows one- and two-step effective interpersonal
? 5.a Essential Follows one- directions listening skills
or two-step oral directions ? 6.a Extended Views a film ? 4.d Expected Gives and
or video to enhance a follows one- and two-step
concept directions
? 6.b Extended Compares a ? 5.a Expected Practices
film or video to the story on appropriate eye contact
which it is based during classroom
? 6.c Extended Uses the instruction and discussions
Internet as a resource exhibiting cultural
? 7.a Extended Determines sensitivity
whether media presents fact ? 6.a Expected Gleans
or fiction information specific information from
non-print sources
? 6.b Essential Reads and
interprets information from
various forms of graphs and
maps
? 7.a Expected Determines
whether media present fact
or opinion information
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5.1 Level: 4-5 Standard # 1 General Skills and Strategies of the Writing Process
Benchmarks (Grades 4 - 5):
5.1.1 Understands and demonstrates the writing process
5.1.2 Writes stories or compositions for intended audience and purpose
5.1.3 Writes stories or compositions that have a clear organizational structure
5.1.4 Writes in a variety of formats
Learning Objectives
Fourth Grade Fifth Grade
? 1.a Essential Uses all steps of the writing process ? 1.a Essential Uses the steps of the writing process in all types
? 2.a Essential Develops a paragraph that has a clear focused of writing
main idea and is supported by detail ? 2.a Expected Writes a persuasive composition that states a
? 3.a Essential Writes a story or composition that has evidence clear position
of a beginning, middle, and end, and some supporting detail ? 3.a Essential Writes a story or composition that has a
? 4.a Essential Writes a narrative that establishes a situation, beginning, middle, and end, and some supporting details
plot, and setting ? 4.a Extended Writes a narrative that establishes a situation,
? 4.b Expected Writes a narrative about autobiographical plot, point of view, setting, and conflict and provides sensory
incidents (journals, diaries) details
? 4.c Expected Writes an expository composition that ? 4.b Expected Uses simple narrative strategies to write about
establishes and supports a central idea using T-1-2-3-C autobiographical incidents (journals, diaries)
? 4.c Expected Writes an expository composition that
establishes and supports a central idea using the T-1-2-3-C
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5.2 Level: 4-5 Standard # 2 Stylistic and Rhetorical Aspects of Writing

Understands and demonstrates competence in the stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing.
5.2.1 Writes compositions that use descriptive language
5.2.2 Writes compositions that use a variety of sentence structures
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Essential Writes sentences using adjectives and precise ? 1.a Expected Writes compositions that use descriptive
nouns, verbs, and adverbs to strengthen description language and precise nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to
? 1.b Extended Generate and Identify poetry using simile, clarify and enhance ideas
metaphor, personification, and alliteration ? 1.b Extended Identify and Generate Poetry using figurative
? 1.c Expected Begins to use the Thesaurus and Dictionary to language and alliteration with various rhyming and free verse
expand written vocabulary choices patterns
? 2.a Expected Writes simple and compound sentences ? 1.c Essential Uses Thesaurus and Dictionary to expand
written vocabulary choices
? 2.a Expected Writes compositions that contain simple and
compound sentences
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5.3 Level: 4-5 Standard # 3 Grammatical and Mechanical Conventions of Composition

Understands and demonstrates writing with command of the grammatical and mechanical conventions of composition.
5.3.1 Writes compositions that have few errors in usage and expression
5.3.2 Writes compositions with few errors in spelling of high frequency words and homophones
5.3.3 Writes compositions that have few errors in capitalization and punctuation
5.3.4 Writes legibly
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Essential Writes compositions that show the proper use of ? 1.a Expected Writes compositions that have few significant
pronouns errors in the use of pronouns and coordinating conjunctions
? 1.b Expected Writes compositions that have proper use of ? 1.b Expected Writes compositions that begin to use
coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or) subordinating conjunctions (because, before, whenever,
? 2.a Essential Write compositions that show few errors in the while) and commonly confused terms (homophones, our, are,
spelling of common, frequently used words using a resource affect, effect)
? 3.a Essential Writes compositions that have few errors in the ? 2.a Expected Writes compositions that have few significant
use of end punctuation errors in the spelling of common, frequently used words
? 3.b Essential Writes compositions that have no significant ? 3.a Expected Writes compositions that have no errors in the
errors in the use of commas in series and dates use of ending punctuation
? 3.c Expected Writes compositions that contain few significant ? 3.b Expected Writes compositions that contain no significant
errors in the capitalization of proper nouns, titles, and words errors in the capitalization of proper nouns, titles, and the
that begin sentences words that begin sentences
? 3.d Essential Writes sentences that show use of quotations ? 3.c Extended Writes composition that show attention to
marks quotation marks and apostrophes
? 4.a Essential Writes legibly ? 4.a Essential Writes legibly
? 4.b Expected Indents paragraphs and spaces words correctly ? 4.b Expected Indents paragraphs and spaces words correctly
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5.4 Level: 4-5 Standard # 4 Information for Research Purposes

5.4.1 Uses interpersonal research strategies to gather information
5.4.2 Uses a variety of reference sources to gather information for research topics
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Extended Asks and seeks to answer questions about ? 1.a Expected Asks and seeks to answer questions regarding
people and places in one’s local community (school, the characteristics of various places in and outside of the local
neighborhood) using the 5 W’s and How community and the people who live in those places
? 2.a Expected Uses encyclopedias and other appropriate ? 2.a Expected Uses appropriate references including
resources to gather information for research topics encyclopedias and dictionaries to gather information for
? 2.b Essential Uses letters on volumes to find information for research topics
research topics ? 2.b Expected Uses key words, indices, cross references, and
? 2.c Expected Uses various representations of information letters on volumes to find information for research topics
(maps, charts, photos) to find information for research topics ? 2.c Expected Uses multiple representations of information
? 2.d Expected Avoids plagiarizing by paraphrasing (charts, maps, photos) to find information for research topics
information from a resource ? 2.d Expected With guidance, uses outlines, graphic
representations, and time lines to organize information from a
variety of sources
? 2.e Expected Takes notes from relevant sources (lectures,
books, on-line searches)
? 2.f Expected Avoids plagiarizing by paraphrasing information
from a resource
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5.5 Level: 4-5 Standard # 5 General Skills and Strategies of the Reading Process
Understands and demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the reading process.
5.5.1 Uses decoding strategies to fluently read grade-level materials
5.5.2 Uses appropriate strategies when reading for comprehension
5.5.3 Comprehends the main idea
5.5.4 Determines the meaning of unknown words using a variety of techniques
5.5.5 Identifies the author’s purpose and point of view when reading
5.5.6 Understands the uses of the various parts of a book
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Essential Identifies root words, prefixes, and suffixes ? 1.a Essential Identifies root words, prefixes, and suffixes
? 2.a Essential Makes and confirms simple predictions about ? 2.a Essential Makes, confirms, and revises predictions about
what will be found in a text what will be found in a text
? 2.b Essential Begins to distinguish between fact and opinion ? 2.b Essential Rereads confusing sections of text to check
? 2.c Essential Rereads sections of text to check comprehension comprehension
? 3.a Essential Summarizes story ? 2.c Expected Visually portray meaning of text
? 4.a Expected Effectively decodes unknown words using a ? 3.a Expected Summarize fiction and nonfiction in written
variety of context clues form
? 4.b Essential Determines meaning of unknown words by ? 4.a Expected Effectively determines meaning of unknown
using context, syntactic, and structural cues words using a variety of context clues
? 5.a Expected Identifies the author’s purpose (to entertain, ? 4.b Expected Determines meaning of unknown words by
persuade, inform) using context, syntactic and structural cues
? 6.a Essential Uses parts of a book such as the table of ? 5.a Expected Identifies the author’s point of view
contents, index and glossary to locate information ? 6.a Essential Uses parts of a book such as the table of
contents, index, and glossary to locate information
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5.6 Level: 4-5 Standard # 6 General Skills and Strategies for Reading Literature
Understands and demonstrates competence in general skills and strategies for reading literature.
5.6.1 Uses literature to aid in understanding one’s self
5.6.2 Recognizes basic elements of a story
5.6.3 Makes inferences regarding text
5.6.4 Understands the defining features and structures of different genres
5.6.5 Reads aloud fluently
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Essential Understands how the lives and experiences of ? 1.a Extended Talks with peers about personal preferences in
individuals in history can be similar to one’s own experiences literature
? 1.b Essential Understands how the events in a literary work ? 1.b Essential Uses prior knowledge and personal experience
can relate to historical or current events to understand the points of view of different characters
? 2.a Expected Understands how authors use word choice, ? 1.c Expected Begins to use prior knowledge and personal
setting, and content to achieve their purpose experience to form opinions about the quality of a literary
? 2.b Expected Makes inferences and draws conclusions about work (setting, character development, sequence of events,
context, plot, characters, and setting language use)
? 3.a Essential Understands how the basic motivations of a ? 2.a Essential Understands the relationship between plot
character are influenced by the character’s situation development and other story elements such as setting,
? 4 N/A characters, and conflict
? 5.a Expected Reads a passage fluently (120wpm) ? 2.b Essential Understands simple dialogues in literature
? 2.c Expected Understand how conflict can influence plot
development
? 3.a Expected Makes inferences and draws conclusions
? 4.a Essential Understands the differences among genres such
as mysteries, realistic fiction, adventure stories, and historical
fiction
? 5.a Expected Reads a passage fluently (120 wpm)
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5.7 Level: 4-5 Standard # 7 Speaking and Listening

5.7.1 Appropriately participates in group discussions
5.7.2 Clearly communicates with others
5.7.3 Plans and presents a variety of appropriate oral projects
5.7.4 Gives and follows multi-step directions
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Expected Participates in group discussions by sharing ? 1.a Expected Participates in group discussions across content
ideas and opinions with others areas
? 1.b Expected Paraphrases information from oral ? 1.b Expected Summarizes information learned in group
communication discussions
? 2.a Essential Makes eye contact and faces speaker when ? 2.a Extended Uses nonverbal communication to enhance
listening verbal communication
? 3.a Expected Uses effective volume, pitch, pacing, and eye ? 3.a Expected Uses effective volume, pitch, pacing, and eye
contact during a simple oral presentation contact while giving an oral presentation
? 3.b Expected Organizes ideas sequentially when speaking ? 3.b Expected Uses visual aids in oral presentation
? 4.a Expected Gives and follows directions ? 4.a Expected Gives and follows multi-step directions
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6.1R Level: 6 Standard # 1 Reading

Reads a variety of traditional and electronic materials for information and understanding.
Benchmarks (Grade 6):
6.1.1 Use decoding strategies and other visual information to construct sense of grade-level text
6.1.2 Search for particular information
6.1.3 Draw inferences and conclusions from text
6.1.4 Determine main idea or essential message within a text and identify relevant details and facts
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Apply knowledge of roots, affixes, ? 1.a Apply knowledge of roots, affixes, ? 1.a Apply knowledge of roots, affixes,
contractions, compound words, and contractions, compound words, and contractions, compound words, and
possessives to determine word possessives to determine word possessives to determine word
meaning meaning meaning
? 1.b Read illustrations and captions to ? 1.b Read illustrations and captions to ? 1.b Read illustrations and captions to
assist comprehension assist comprehension assist comprehension
? 2.a Prioritize importance of ideas, use ? 2.a Prioritize importance of ideas, use ? 2.a Prioritize importance of ideas, use
graphic information: bold print, italics, graphic information: bold print, italics, graphic information: bold print, italics,
underlining, and heading/subheadings underlining, and heading/subheadings underlining, and heading/subheadings
to determine priorities to determine priorities to determine priorities
? 3.a Infer meaning and draw ? 3.a Infer meaning and draw ? 3.a Infer meaning and draw
conclusions from explicitly stated conclusions from explicitly stated conclusions from explicitly stated
textual information textual information textual information
? 3.b Infer meaning and draw ? 3.b Infer meaning and draw ? 3.b Infer meaning and draw
conclusions by connecting textual conclusions by connecting textual conclusions by connecting textual
information in text to reader’s prior information in text to reader’s prior information in text to reader’s prior
knowledge knowledge knowledge
? 4.a After reading a novel or passage, ? 4.a After reading a novel or passage, ? 4.a After reading a novel or passage,
discuss main idea discuss main idea discuss main idea
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Read and respond to a variety of literature to compare and contrast the many dimensions of human experience.
6.2.1 Describe characteristics of the following genres: fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Explain differences among literary ? 1.a Explain differences among literary ? 1.a Explain differences among literary
genres genres genres
? 1.b Use genre knowledge to compare ? 1.b Use genre knowledge to compare ? 1.b Use genre knowledge to compare
and contrast selections and contrast selections and contrast selections
? 1.c Interview parents and other adults ? 1.c Interview parents and other adults ? 1.c Interview parents and other adults
to identity types of texts and purposes to identity types of texts and purposes to identity types of texts and purposes
for reading both on the job as well as for reading both on the job as well as for reading both on the job as well as
outside the job outside the job outside the job
? 1.d Identify such appropriate sources ? 1.e Identify such appropriate sources ? 1.d Identify such appropriate sources
for locating specific information such for locating specific information such for locating specific information such
as yellow pages for contract as yellow pages for contract as yellow pages for contract
businesses, ads for price comparisons, businesses, ads for price comparisons, businesses, ads for price comparisons,
and manuals for how-to instructions and manuals for how-to instructions and manuals for how-to instructions
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Read a variety of traditional, technical, and electronic materials for critical analysis and evaluation.
6.3.1 Identify author’s purpose and describe how language, setting, and information support purpose within literary text
6.3.2 Analyze literary and narrative text for following story elements: characters, setting, point of view, and plot structure
6.3.3 Distinguish between fact and opinion within expository text
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a State various purposes for which ? 1.a State various purposes for which ? 1.a State various purposes for which
authors write: to entertain, persuade, authors write: to entertain, persuade, authors write: to entertain, persuade,
inform, or connect knowledge of inform, or connect knowledge of inform, or connect knowledge of
literary pieces to stated purposes literary pieces to stated purposes literary pieces to stated purposes.
? 2.a Identify time, place, and mood of a ? 2.a Identify time, place, and mood of a ? 2.a Identify time, place, and mood of a
selection selection selection
? 2.b Identify the following types of ? 2.b Identify the following types of ? 2.b Identify the following types of
conflict within text: person versus conflict within text: person versus conflict within text: person versus
person, person versus self, person person, person versus self, person person, person versus self, person
versus nature, person versus society, versus nature, person versus society, versus nature, person versus society,
and person versus fate and person versus fate and person versus fate
? 2.c Demonstrate understanding that ? 2.c Demonstrate understanding that ? 2.c Demonstrate understanding that
characters are developed through characters are developed through characters are developed through
actions, reactions, thoughts, speech, actions, reactions, thoughts, speech, actions, reactions, thoughts, speech,
and author’s comments and author’s comments and author’s comments
? 2.d Assess importance of setting ? 2.d Assess importance of setting ? 2.d Assess importance of setting
? 2.e Analyze and evaluate how conflict ? 2.e Analyze and evaluate how conflict ? 2.e Analyze and evaluate how conflict
drives a plot and affects characters drives a plot and affects characters drives a plot and affects characters
? 3.a Identify facts and opinions within ? 3.a Identify facts and opinions within ? 3.a Identify facts and opinions within
commercials and documentaries commercials and documentaries commercials and documentaries
20 May 2002

Read to locate information from a variety of traditional, technical, and electronic sources.
6.4.1 Use questions to guide reading such as: Identify type of information required to answer a specific question, use reasonable
resources for answering questions, and read for purpose of answering specific questions
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Identify whether a question is ? 1.a Identify whether a question is ? 1.a Identify whether a question is
asking “who,” “what,” “when,” asking “who,” “what,” “when,” asking “who,” “what,” “when,”
“where,” or “why” information “where,” or “why” information “where,” or “why” information
? 1.b Skim text to preview its usefulness ? 1.b Skim text to preview its usefulness ? 1.b Skim text to preview its usefulness
in providing desired information in providing desired information in providing desired information
? 1.c Apply information from textbooks, ? 1.c Apply information from textbooks, ? 1.c Apply information from textbooks,
encyclopedias, atlases, periodicals, encyclopedias, atlases, periodicals, encyclopedias, atlases, periodicals,
electronic media, and primary sources electronic media, and primary sources electronic media, and primary sources
to written responses to written responses to written responses
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Read for technical information.
6.5.1 Read, understand, and apply technical information to complete tasks
6.5.2 Identify and use comprehension strategies to understand technical text
6.5.3 Apply knowledge of the following elements to understand text: graphics, highlighting techniques, and organizers
6.5.4 Identify organization of technical texts
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Preview technical text by reading ? 1.a Preview technical text by reading ? 1.a Preview technical text by reading
headings/subheadings, bold-faced headings/subheadings, bold-faced headings/subheadings, bold-faced
words, schematics, pictures, charts and words, schematics, pictures, charts and words, schematics, pictures, charts and
other visual information other visual information other visual information
? 1.b Reread text when meaning is ? 1.b Reread text when meaning is ? 1.b Reread text when meaning is
unclear unclear unclear
? 1.c Follow simple word processing ? 1.c Follow simple word processing ? 1.c Follow simple word processing
procedures on a personal computer procedures on a personal computer procedures on a personal computer
? 2.a Preview technical text by reading ? 2.a Preview technical text by reading ? 2.a Preview technical text by reading
headings/subheadings, bold-faced headings/subheadings, bold-faced headings/subheadings, bold-faced
words, schematics, pictures, charts and words, schematics, pictures, charts and words, schematics, pictures, charts and
other visual information other visual information other visual information
? 2.b Reread text when meaning is ? 2.b Reread text when meaning is ? 2.b Reread text when meaning is
unclear unclear unclear
? 3.a Read and interpret charts, graph, ? 3.a Read and interpret charts, graph, ? 3.a Read and interpret charts, graph,
maps, diagrams and tables maps, diagrams and tables maps, diagrams and tables
? 3.b Use bold-faced print, italics, font ? 3.b Use bold-faced print, italics, font ? 3.b Use bold-faced print, italics, font
size, underlining, color, and bulleted size, underlining, color, and bulleted size, underlining, color, and bulleted
information to locate specific information to locate specific information to locate specific
information information information
? 3.c Use headings/subheadings, ? 3.c Use headings/subheadings, ? 3.c Use headings/subheadings,
captions, sidebar, and footnote captions, sidebar, and footnote captions, sidebar, and footnote
information to clarify meaning information to clarify meaning information to clarify meaning
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6A 6B 6C
? 4.a Identify numbers, letters, and ? 4.a Identify numbers, letters, and ? 4.a Identify numbers, letters, and
words that indicate sequencing of words that indicate sequencing of words that indicate sequencing of
information information information
? 4.b Match graphics with explanations ? 4.b Match graphics with explanations ? 4.b Match graphics with explanations
or related information within text or related information within text or related information within text
? 4.c Locate tables of contents, indexes, ? 4.c Locate tables of contents, indexes, ? 4.c Locate tables of contents, indexes,
and appendices within manuals and appendices within manuals and appendices within manuals
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6.1W Level: 6 Standard # 1 Writing

Understand and use the writing process.
6.1.1 Understand and use steps of the writing process: brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish
6.1.2 Write in a variety of formats to record, generate, and reflect upon ideas
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Brainstorm to generate ideas for ? 1.a Brainstorm to generate ideas for ? 1.a Brainstorm to generate ideas for
writing topics writing topics writing topics
? 1.b Use such brainstorming techniques ? 1.b Use such brainstorming techniques ? 1.b Use such brainstorming techniques
as free writing and clustering as free writing and clustering as free writing and clustering
? 1.c When writing the draft copy use ? 1.c When writing the draft copy use ? 1.c When writing the draft copy use
every other line or double spacing every other line or double spacing every other line or double spacing
? 1.d Revise using self-evaluation ? 1.d Revise using self-evaluation ? 1.d Revise using self-evaluation
techniques: outlining, editing, varied techniques: outlining, editing, varied techniques: outlining, editing, varied
sentence structure, paragraph structure, sentence structure, paragraph structure, sentence structure, paragraph structure,
unity, and coherence unity, and coherence unity, and coherence
? 1.e Use appropriate peer editing and ? 1.e Use appropriate peer editing and ? 1.e Use appropriate peer editing and
self-editing techniques to proofread self-editing techniques to proofread self-editing techniques to proofread
work work work
? 1.f Share finished product in a variety ? 1.f Share finished product in a variety ? 1.f Share finished product in a variety
of settings of settings of settings
? 2.a Create learning logs, personal ? 2.a Create learning logs, personal ? 2.a Create learning logs, personal
learning records, notes, and journals to learning records, notes, and journals to learning records, notes, and journals to
express self, and to inform express self, and to inform express self, and to inform
? 2.b After reading an expository ? 2.b After reading an expository ? 2.b After reading an expository
selection, relate supporting facts to selection, relate supporting facts to selection, relate supporting facts to
main ideas using such graphic main ideas using such graphic main ideas using such graphic
organizers as a web, outline, or organizers as a web, outline, or organizers as a web, outline, or
diagram diagram diagram
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Write and edit for correctness and clarity.
6.2.1 Determine and apply rules and conventions for the following: grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and legibility.
6.2.2 Use topic sentences, appropriate word choices, variety of sentence structures, transitions, paragraphing, indentation,
organization, and documentation of sources
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Use a variety of sentence types: ? 1.a Use a variety of sentence types: ? 1.a Use a variety of sentence types:
declarative, imperative, interrogative, declarative, imperative, interrogative, declarative, imperative, interrogative,
and exclamatory and exclamatory and exclamatory
? 1.b Use appositives to increase ? 1.b Use appositives to increase ? 1.b Use appositives to increase
sentence variety sentence variety sentence variety
? 1.c Identify parts of speech within a ? 1.c Identify parts of speech within a ? 1.c Identify parts of speech within a
sentence or paragraph: nouns, sentence or paragraph: nouns, sentence or paragraph: nouns,
pronouns, verbs, adverbs, and pronouns, verbs, adverbs, and pronouns, verbs, adverbs, and
adjectives adjectives adjectives
? 1.d Identify sentence subject and ? 1.d Identify sentence subject and ? 1.d Identify sentence subject and
predicate predicate predicate
? 1.e Use a thesaurus to find and use ? 1.e Use a thesaurus to find and use ? 1.e Use a thesaurus to find and use
synonyms and antonyms in written synonyms and antonyms in written synonyms and antonyms in written
work work work
? 1.f Follow proper rules regarding ? 1.f Follow proper rules regarding ? 1.f Follow proper rules regarding
periods, commas, quotation marks, periods, commas, quotation marks, periods, commas, quotation marks,
titles, apostrophes in contractions and titles, apostrophes in contractions and titles, apostrophes in contractions and
possessives, and abbreviations possessives, and abbreviations possessives, and abbreviations
? 1.g Use capitalization to begin proper ? 1.g Use capitalization to begin proper ? 1.g Use capitalization to begin proper
nouns, adjectives, titles, and the nouns, adjectives, titles, and the nouns, adjectives, titles, and the
beginning of sentences beginning of sentences beginning of sentences
? 1.h Practice, use, and apply spelling ? 1.h Practice, use, and apply spelling ? 1.h Practice, use, and apply spelling
rules in daily writing rules in daily writing rules in daily writing
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6A 6B 6C
? 1.i Spell sixth-grade high frequency ? 1.i Spell sixth-grade high frequency ? 1.i Spell sixth-grade high frequency
and commonly misspelled words with and commonly misspelled words with and commonly misspelled words with
ninety percent accuracy ninety percent accuracy ninety percent accuracy
? 1.j Correctly use homonyms ? 1.j Correctly use homonyms ? 1.j Correctly use homonyms
? 2.a Write descriptive, ? 2.a Write descriptive, ? 2.a Write descriptive,
compare/contrast, simple expository, compare/contrast, simple expository, compare/contrast, simple expository,
and cause/effect paragraphs and cause/effect paragraphs and cause/effect paragraphs
? 2.b Use specific supporting details ? 2.b Use specific supporting details ? 2.b Use specific supporting details
? 2.c Write clear introductions and ? 2.c Write clear introductions and ? 2.c Write clear introductions and
conclusions conclusions conclusions
? 2.d Use such punctuation as periods, ? 2.d Use such punctuation as periods, ? 2.d Use such punctuation as periods,
commas, quotation marks, and commas, quotation marks, and commas, quotation marks, and
semicolons as markers of meaning semicolons as markers of meaning semicolons as markers of meaning
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Write to inform and explain.
6.3.1 Use facts, data, and processes from technical and non-technical materials to inform through writing
6.3.2 Produce documents in appropriate format to inform and explain
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Use resources such as newspapers, ? 1.a Use resources such as newspapers, ? 1.a Use resources such as newspapers,
magazines, manuals, Internet sites, magazines, manuals, Internet sites, magazines, manuals, Internet sites,
encyclopedias, CD-ROM, almanacs, encyclopedias, CD-ROM, almanacs, encyclopedias, CD-ROM, almanacs,
dictionaries, and literary works dictionaries, and literary works dictionaries, and literary works
? 2.a Respond in writing to a teacher- ? 2.a Respond in writing to a teacher- ? 2.a Respond in writing to a teacher-
prepared expository prompt prepared expository prompt prepared expository prompt
? 2.b Respond to a particular piece of ? 2.b Respond to a particular piece of ? 2.b Respond to a particular piece of
literature and relate to own experiences literature and relate to own experiences literature and relate to own experiences
? 2.c Respond to essay question in ? 2.c Respond to essay question in ? 2.c Respond to essay question in
paragraph form, using a topic sentence, paragraph form, using a topic sentence, paragraph form, using a topic sentence,
supporting details, and conclusion supporting details, and conclusion supporting details, and conclusion
? 2.d Use TS123 format to respond in ? 2.d Use TS123 format to respond in ? 2.d Use TS123 format to respond in
various writing assignments various writing assignments various writing assignments
20 May 2002
6.1L Level: 6 Standard # 1 Listening

Listen for information and understanding.
6.1.1 Acquire and summarize information from a variety of electronic or live sources
6.1.2 Develop use of effective interpersonal listening skills
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Follow directions about the school ? 1.a Listen to material: organize and ? 1.a Listen to material: organize and
system and classroom procedures enhance listening by taking notes enhance listening by taking notes
? 1.b Listen to material: organize and ? 2.a Conduct a peer interview and ? 2.a Conduct a peer interview and
enhance listening by taking notes accurately restate information accurately restate information
? 2.a Conduct a peer interview and ? 2.b Write thank-you letter to a guest ? 2.b Write thank-you letter to a guest
accurately restate information speaker and include three key points of speaker and include three key points of
? 2.b Write thank-you letter to a guest speech speech
speaker and include three key points of ? 2.c Know and demonstrate appropriate ? 2.c Know and demonstrate appropriate
speech listening behaviors in the classroom, listening behaviors in the classroom,
? 2.c Know and demonstrate appropriate auditorium, and other various settings auditorium, and other various settings
listening behaviors in the classroom,
auditorium, and other various settings
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Listen for literary response and expression.
6.2.1 Respond in a variety of ways to oral presentations
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Discuss story elements after ? 1.a Discuss story elements after ? 1.a Discuss story elements after
listening to a recorded play, book, or listening to a recorded play, book, or listening to a recorded play, book, or
short story short story short story
? 1.b Summarize plot after teacher reads ? 1.b Summarize plot after teacher reads ? 1.b Summarize plot after teacher reads
story story story

Listen for critical analysis and evaluation.
6.3.1 Make informed decisions about the purpose, content, organization, and delivery of verbal and auditory communications and
non-verbal cues
6.3.2 Listen for sequencing
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Distinguish between opinion and ? 1.a Distinguish between opinion and ? 1.a Distinguish between opinion and
fact in such oral presentations as fact in such oral presentations as fact in such oral presentations as
speeches, news broadcasts, and speeches, news broadcasts, and speeches, news broadcasts, and
advertising advertising advertising
? 2.a Given oral directions to complete a ? 2.a Given oral directions to complete a ? 2.a Given oral directions to complete a
task, list steps in order presented task, list steps in order presented task, list steps in order presented
? 2.b Listen to a short story and create ? 2.b Listen to a short story and create ? 2.b Listen to a short story and create
story map or plot timeline story map or plot timeline story map or plot timeline
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6.1S Level: 6 Standard # 1 Speaking

Speak to share an understanding of information.
6.1.1 Plan and deliver oral presentations using age-appropriate oral communication for various purposes and audiences
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Share oral presentation in class ? 1.a Share oral presentation in class ? 1.a Share oral presentation in class
? 1.b Present an oral report related to a ? 1.b Present an oral report related to a ? 1.b Present an oral report related to a
science or history project to a small science or history project to a small science or history project to a small
group or entire class group or entire class group or entire class

Speak for critical analysis and evaluation.
6.2.1 During discussions, encourage other’s participation while exhibiting courteous, attentive, and appropriate behavior
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a Paraphrase speaker’s message and ? 1.a Paraphrase speaker’s message and ? 1.a Paraphrase speaker’s message and
clarify by asking specific questions clarify by asking specific questions clarify by asking specific questions
(Writing the questions) (Writing the questions) (Writing the questions)
20 May 2002
6.1V Level: 6 Standard # 1 Viewing

View for information and understanding.
6.1.1 Use traditional and visually presented materials (books, films, videos, and Internet)
6.1.2 Use viewing skills to determine main idea and collect data
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a View science and social studies ? 1.a View science and social studies ? 1.a View science and social studies
video to enhance a concept video to enhance a concept video to enhance a concept
? 1.b Compare and contrast a novel or ? 1.b Compare and contrast a novel or ? 1.b Compare and contrast a novel or
short story to a film short story to a film short story to a film
? 2.a Using notes taken, identify main ? 2.a Using notes taken, identify main ? 2.a Using notes taken, identify main
ideas of a video presentation ideas of a video presentation ideas of a video presentation

View media to engage in critical analysis and evaluation.
6.2.1 Apply knowledge gleaned from charts and graphs
Learning Objectives
6A 6B 6C
? 1.a In small groups, interpret ? 1.a In small groups, interpret ? 1.a In small groups, interpret
information presented in a chart or information presented in a chart or information presented in a chart or
graph graph graph
? 1.b Create a school/classroom survey; ? 1.b Create a school/classroom survey; ? 1.b Create a school/classroom survey;
chart data on a graph chart data on a graph chart data on a graph
20 May 2002

Read a variety of traditional and electronic materials for information and understanding.
7.1.1 Use decoding strategies and other visual information to fluently read grade-level text
7.1.2 On a basis of prior knowledge and information in text, predict alternatives or probabilities in text
7.1.3 Confirm or self-correct predictions in response to grade-level text
7.1.4 Draw inferences and conclusions from grade-level text
7.1.5 Identify literary devices
7.1.6 Determine main idea or essential message within a text and identify relevant details and facts
Learning Objectives
7A 7B 7C
? 1.a Use dictionary to discover ? 1.a Use dictionary to discover ? 1.a Use dictionary to discover
denotative meanings denotative meanings. denotative meanings
? 2.a Predict an outcome of a literary ? 2.a Predict an outcome of a literary ? 1.b Use structure clues to determine
selection selection the meaning of an unknown word
? 3.a Use journal activities to increase ? 3.a Use journal activities to increase ? 2.a Predict an outcome of a literary
reading comprehension reading comprehension selection
? 4.a Infer meaning and draw ? 4.a Infer meaning and draw ? 3.a Use journal activities to increase
conclusions based on what is explicitly conclusions based on what is implied reading comprehension
stated in the text in the text ? 5.a Identify the author's style in a
? 5.a Identify the mood in a particular ? 5.a Identify the tone of a particular particular literary selection
literary selection literary selection ? 6.a Determine the main idea within a
? 6.a Determine the main idea within a ? 5.b Identify similes, metaphors, and text
text personification in a literary selection ? 6.b Identify relevant details
? 6.b Identify relevant details ? 6.a Determine the main idea within a
text
? 6.b Identify relevant details
20 May 2002

Read and respond to a variety of literature to compare and contrast the many dimensions of human experiences.
7.2.1 Define characteristics of legends, fables, and myths
7.2.2 Analyze narrative literature
Learning Objectives
7A 7B 7C
? 1 N/A ? 1 N/A ? 1.a Identify characteristics of a legend,
? 2 N/A ? 2 N/A fable, and myth
? 2.a Fill in chart showing characters,
setting, plot, theme of a literary
selection
? 2.b Identify the conflict(s) in a
selection
? 2.c Identify the author's point of view
of a literary selection
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7.3.1 Distinguish between fact and opinion and identify cause and effect relationships within expository text
7.3.2 Use personal and objective criteria to make inferences
Learning Objectives
7A 7B 7C
? 1 N/A ? 1 N/A ? 1.a Identify facts and opinions and
? 2 N/A ? 2 N/A cause and effect in expository text
? 2.a Determine the meaning, make
inferences, and draw conclusions from
a literary work
20 May 2002

7.4.1 Systematically organize new information from an expository text
Learning Objectives
7A 7B 7C
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Organize new information from an ? 1 N/A
expository text in a chart, web, or
outline
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7.5.1 Apply technical information to complete tasks
Learning Objectives
7A 7B 7C
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Follow simple word processing ? 1 N/A
procedures on a computer
20 May 2002

8.1.1 Use decoding strategies and other visual information to fluently read grade level text
8.1.2 Search purposefully for particular information
8.1.3 Confirm or self-correct predictions in response to grade level text
8.1.4 Identify literary devices
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1.a Use phonetic knowledge and ? 1.a Use phonetic knowledge and ? 1.a Use phonetic knowledge and
context clues to decode unknown context clues to decode unknown context clues to decode unknown
words words words
? 2.a Search for specific information ? 2.a Search for specific information ? 2.a Search for specific information
about character and setting to about character and setting to about character and setting to
understand plot in grade level text understand plot in grade level text understand plot in grade level text
? 3.a Identify how foreshadowing helps ? 3.a Identify how foreshadowing helps ? 3.a Identify how foreshadowing helps
the reader make predictions the reader make predictions the reader make predictions
? 4.a Appropriately identify mood, tone,
style, and figurative language within
the text
20 May 2002

Read and respond to a variety of literature to compare and contrast the many the dimensions of human experience.
8.2.1 Define characteristics of plays, essays, and reference material
8.2.2 Explain how reading can provide enrichment and information as well as serve as a tool for life long learning
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Identify characteristics of fiction, ? 1 N/A
? 2 N/A nonfiction, plays, essays, and reference ? 2 N/A
material
? 2.a Relate new information from a text
to experience and explain how new
information affects life experiences
and perspective.
20 May 2002

8.3.1 Identify author’s purpose and describe how language, setting, and information support that purpose in literary text
8.3.2 Analyze literary text for specific elements
8.3.3 Use personal and objective criteria to make inferences
8.3.4 Distinguish between fact and opinion and identify cause and effect relationships within expository text
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Analyze how the story's setting ? 1 N/A
? 2 N/A affects the author's purpose ? 2 N/A
? 3 N/A ? 2.a Identify the literary elements of a ? 3 N/A
? 4 N/A piece of literature ? 4 N/A
? 3.a Justify opinions and judgments
about fiction and nonfiction
? 4.a Identify and analyze facts and
opinions within grade level text
? 4.b Analyze grade level content to
identify cause and effect
20 May 2002

8.4.1 Use questions to guide reading
8.4.2 Use knowledge of common patterns of factual texts to enhance comprehension
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1.a Use questions to find information ? 1.a Use questions to find information ? 1.a Use questions to find information
? 2.a Use outlines and webs to enhance ? 2.a Use outlines and webs to enhance ? 2.a Use outlines and webs to enhance
comprehension comprehension comprehension
20 May 2002

8.1.1 Understand and use steps of the writing process
8.1.2 Write in a variety of formats to specifically record, generate, and reflect upon ideas
8.1.3 Identify and use appropriate style and vocabulary for a particular, audience, voice and purpose
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1.a Use the five steps of writing to ? 1.a Use the five steps of writing to ? 1.a Use the five steps of writing to
produce an essay produce an essay produce an essay
? 1.b Peer edit using standard symbols ? 1.b Peer edit using standard symbols ? 1.b Peer edit using standard symbols
? 2.a Participate in taking notes during ? 2.a Participate in taking notes during ? 2.a Participate in taking notes during
the writing process and/or writing the writing process and/or writing the writing process and/or writing
journals journals journals
? 2.b Write a personal narrative ? 2.b Write a persuasive essay ? 2.b Write a research paper
? 3.a In an essay write with a consistent ? 3.a In an essay write with a consistent ? 3.a In an essay write with a consistent
point of view using 1st person point of view using 1st person point of view using 3rd person
? 3.b In an essay write consistently using ? 3.a In an essay write consistently using ? 3.b In an essay write consistently using
past tense correct past/present tense correct past/present tense
20 May 2002

8.2.1 Determine and apply rules and conventions for parts of speech and mechanics
8.2.2 Incorporate a variety of elements of writing
8.2.3 Convey clear and focused main ideas supported by details and examples that are appropriate to audience, topic and purpose
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1.a Use and apply punctuation, ? 1.a Use and apply punctuation, ? 1.a Use and apply punctuation,
capitalization and spelling rules in capitalization and spelling rules in capitalization and spelling rules in
writing as determined by class pre-test writing as determined by class pre-test writing as determined by class pre-test
? 1.b Understand and correctly use the ? 1.b Understand and correctly use the ? 1.b Understand and correctly use the
eight parts of speech eight parts of speech eight parts of speech
? 2.a Identify elements of figurative ? 2.a Identify elements of figurative ? 2.a Identify elements of figurative
language language language
? 3.a Convey clear and focused main ? 3.a Convey clear and focused main ? 3.a Convey clear and focused main
ideas supported by details ideas supported by details ideas supported by details
? 3.b Appropriate use of tone, voice and ? 3.b Appropriate use of tone, voice and ? 3.b Appropriate use of tone, voice and
mood for various audiences mood for various audiences mood for various audiences
20 May 2002

Write an expository essay that aligns with the 8th grade writing assessment to inform and explain.
8.3.1 Use facts, data, and processes from technical and non-technical materials to inform through writing
8.3.2 Produce documents in appropriate format to inform and explain
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1 N/A ? 1 N/A ? 1.a Write a research paper using
? 2.a Write an expository essay that ? 2.a Write an expository essay that various resources
informs and explains informs and explains ? 2 N/A

Write for literary response and expression.
8.4.1 Appropriately use a thesis and supporting evidence
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1 N/A ? 1 N/A ? 1.a Write a thesis statement and use
appropriate support in a research paper
20 May 2002
8.5W Level: 8 Standard #6 Writing

Write to gather, synthesize, and communicate research findings.
Benchmarks (Grade 8)
8.5.1 Incorporate a variety of informational resources to formulate a thesis, select appropriate source materials, and avoid
plagiarism through paraphrasing and citing
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1 N/A ? 1 N/A ? 1.a Gather research findings
? 1.b Paraphrase, quote, and cite
research findings
? 1.c Formulate a thesis based on
research
20 May 2002
8.1L Level: 8 Standard #1 Listening

8.1.1 Acquire and summarize information from a variety of electronic or live sources
8.1.2 Develop effective interpersonal listening skills
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1.a Listen for information and ? 1.a Listen for information and ? 1.a Listen for information and
demonstrate understanding by written/ demonstrate understanding by written/ demonstrate understanding by written/
oral response oral response oral response
? 1.b Write a summary from an ? 1.b Write a summary from an ? 1.b Write a summary from an
electronic or a live source electronic or a live source electronic or a live source
? 2.a Demonstrate effective interpersonal ? 2.a Demonstrate effective interpersonal ? 2.a Demonstrate effective interpersonal
listening skills by note taking, listening skills by note taking, listening skills by note taking,
explaining, demonstrating explaining, demonstrating explaining, demonstrating

Benchmark (Grade 8):
8.2.1(C ) Respond to a variety of oral presentations
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1 N/A ? 1 N/A ? 1.a Respond to a variety of oral
presentations in open discussion,
sharing and supporting opinions
20 May 2002

Listen for critical analysis and evaluation.
8.3.1 Listen for sequencing
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1 N/A ? 1 N/A ? 1.a Sequence auditory material in
chronological order

8.3.1 Clearly express opinions and judgments
8.3.2 Defend opinion
8.3.3 Exhibit courteous, attentive, and appropriate behavior during discussions
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1.a Participate in group discussion and ? 1.a Clearly verbalize opinions and ? 1.a Clearly verbalize opinions and
demonstrate appropriate behavior judgments using persuasive essay as a judgments using research paper as a
source source
? 2.a Verbally defend opinion ? 3.a Participate in group discussion and
? 3.a Participate in group discussion and demonstrate appropriate behavior
demonstrate appropriate behavior
20 May 2002

8.1.1 Identify a variety of visually presented material (books, films, videos, Internet)
Learning Objectives
8A 8B 8C
? 1.a Identify information from various ? 1 N/A ? 1 N/A
media sources
20 May 2002
9.1R English 9 Standard # 1 Reading

9.1.1 Decode unfamiliar words using a comprehensive set of reading strategies such as phonics, context clues, and word analysis
skills
9.1.2 Preview materials to understand structure and anticipate content
9.1.3 Develop analytic processes for understanding and remembering words, phrases, and information from reading material
9.1.4 Identify, collect, and/or select, and relate pertinent information to given situations
9.1.5 Use reading strategies to determine main idea
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Demonstrate fluency in oral reading ? 1.a Demonstrate fluency in oral reading
? 2.a Use information from text to clarify meaning ? 2.a Use information for text to clarify meaning
? 2.b Scan index, table of contents, chapter headings and ? 2.b Scan, summarize and paraphrase for relevancy
subtitles ? 4.a Answer comprehensive questions and draw conclusions
? 3.a Use mnemonic devices and SQ3R study method ? 5.a Recognize the main idea
? 4.a Answer comprehensive questions and draw conclusions
? 5.a Recognize the main idea
20 May 2002

Benchmarks (Grades 9):
9.2.1 Know defining characteristics of literary forms and genres: fiction, nonfiction, and poems
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Analyze how each of these literary forms contribute to the ? 1.a Analyze how each of these literary forms contribute to the
expression of the human experience (s) being described expression of the human experience (s) being described

9.3.1 Evaluate the validity and accuracy of information
9.3.2 Analyze author’s purpose within a literary text using characterization, setting, and point of view
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Determine the source of information ? 1.a Determine the source of information
? 2.a Understand and interpret actions and conflict among ? 2.a Understand and interpret actions and conflict among
characters characters
20 May 2002
9.1W English 9 Standard # 1 Writing

9.1.1 Understand and use the writing process such as brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish
9.1.2 Write in order to generate, record, and reflect upon ideas
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Participate, practice, and demonstrate the steps of the ? 1.a Participate, practice, and demonstrate the steps of the
writing process: brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing process: brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish
? 1.b Write a comparison/contrast essay ? 1.b Write a comparison/contrast essay
? 1.c Write an expository essay ? 1.c Write a research essay
? 2.a Participate in taking notes during the writing process and ? 2.a Participate in taking notes during the writing process
/or writing journals and/or writing journals
20 May 2002

9.2.1 Apply rules and conventions of the following: grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
9.2.2 Formulate purpose, thesis, relevant support, and focused paragraphs: Use topic sentences, appropriate word choices and
sentence structure, paragraphing, indentation, and organization
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Practice and demonstrate rules and conventions of ? 1.a Increase spelling and vocabulary by 100 words
standard English in writing as determined by class pretest ? 1.b Improve spelling by practicing common misspelled and
? 1.b Increase spelling and vocabulary by 100 words misused words
? 1.c Improve spelling by practicing common misspelled and ? 2.a Write a business letter
misused words
? 2.a Write a friendly letter
? 2.b Write a thank-you
20 May 2002

9.3.1 Chose appropriate format to inform and explain
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Produce outlines and other organizational tools ? 1.a Produce outlines and collaborative reports

9. 4.1 Write and publish original works using figurative and descriptive language
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Produce poetry incorporating metaphor, simile, ? 1.a Use figurative or descriptive language in formal essays
personification, alliteration, and imagery
? 1.b Use figurative or descriptive language in formal essays
20 May 2002
9.1L English 9 Standard # 1 Listening

9.1.1 Acquire information from a variety of electronic or live sources
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Practice and demonstrate understanding of a literary work ? 1.a Practice and demonstrate understanding of a literary work
such as short stories and poetry such as a play
? 1.b Demonstrate understanding of spoken directions ? 1.b Demonstrate understanding of spoken directions
20 May 2002
9.1R Honors English 9 Standard # 1 Reading

9.1.1 Preview materials to understand structure and anticipate content
9.1.3 Use reading strategies to determine main idea
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Scan index, table of contents, chapter headings and ? 1.a Scan, summarize and paraphrase for relevancy
subtitles ? 2.a Answer comprehensive questions and draw conclusions
? 2.a Answer comprehensive questions and draw conclusions ? 3.a Recognize the main idea
? 3.a Recognize the main idea

9.2.2 Analyze author’s purpose within a literary text using characterization, setting, and point of view
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Determine the source of information ? 1.a Determine the source of information
? 2.a Understand and interpret actions and conflict among ? 2.a Understand and interpret actions and conflict among
characters characters
20 May 2002
9.1W Honors English 9 Standard # 1 Writing

9.1.1 Understand and use the writing process such as brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Participate, practice, and demonstrate the steps of the ? 1.a Participate, practice, and demonstrate the steps of the
writing process: brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing process: brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish
? 1.b Write a comparison/contrast essay (min. 500 words) ? 1.b Compare and contrast the written drama, Romeo and
? 2.a Participate in taking notes during the writing process and Juliet, with the movie version
/or writing journals ? 1.c Write a research essay using three sources, min. 500
words
? 2.a Participate in taking notes during the writing process
and/or writing journals
20 May 2002

9.2.2 Formulate purpose, thesis, relevant support, and focused paragraphs: Use topic sentences, appropriate word choices and
sentence structure, paragraphing, indentation, and organization
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Practice and demonstrate rules and conventions of ? 1.a Increase spelling and vocabulary by 100 words
standard English in writing as determined by class pretest ? 2.b Write a business letter
? 1.b Increase spelling and vocabulary by 100 words
? 2.a Write a friendly letter
? 2.b Write a thank-you
20 May 2002

9.3.1 Chose appropriate format to inform and explain
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Write an expository essay (min. 500 words) ? 1.a Write an expository essay (min. 500 words)

9.1.1 Write and publish original works using figurative and descriptive language
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Produce poetry incorporating metaphor, simile, ? 1.a Use figurative or descriptive language in formal essays
personification, alliteration, and imagery (min. 500 words)
? 1.b Use figurative or descriptive language in formal essays
(min. 500 words)
20 May 2002
9.1L Honors English 9 Standard # 1 Listening

9.1.1 Acquire information from a variety of electronic or live sources
Learning Objectives
9A 9B
? 1.a Practice and demonstrate understanding of a literary work ? 1.a Practice and demonstrate understanding of a literary work
such as short stories and poetry such as a play
? 1.b Demonstrate understanding of spoken directions ? 1.b Demonstrate understanding of spoken directions
20 May 2002

10.1.1 Explain how an author uses language and literary devices such as mood, figurative language, format, etc.
10.1.2 Apply and extend information
10.1.3 Explain how an author uses language and literary devices such as tone, style, and figurative language
10.1.4 Use reading strategies to collect data, facts, and ideas
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Identify writing devices such as mood and format within ? 1.a Identify writing devices such as tone and style within an
an author’s text author's text
? 2 N/A ? 2.a Use information to make inferences and/or to solve a
? 3.a Identify figurative language such as simile, metaphor, problem
personification, etc. within an author’s text ? 3.a Identify figurative language such as simile, metaphor,
personification, etc. within an author's text
? 4.a Use paraphrase, summary, and analysis of data, facts, and
ideas in a research paper

10.2.1 Know defining characteristics of literary forms and genres
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Identify choice of literary form and understand how it ? 1 N/A
contributes to the human experience (s) being described
20 May 2002
10.3R English 10 Standard #3 Reading

10.3.1 Analyze author’s purpose within a literary text for plot structure and theme
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Create a master plot summary for a literary work ? 2.a Evaluate reliability, validity, and credibility of materials
? 1.b Identify theme(s) in a literary work ? 2.b Support inferences

10.4.1 Generate relevant and researchable questions
10.4.2 Systematically organize and record information
10.4.3 Produce researchable projects and reports
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Form researchable questions to generate a working thesis
statement
? 2.a Use notes, charts and graphic organizers
? 3.a Generate self-selected and/or assigned research project
20 May 2002
10.1W English 10 Standard #1 Writing

10.1.1 Demonstrates steps of the writing process such as brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish
10.1.3 Evaluate and choose appropriate style and vocabulary for particular audience
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Participate in writing workshops to share ideas, respond to ? 1 N/A
peer drafts, and provide constructive feedback and/or ? 2 N/A
complete this process on an individual basis ? 3 N/A
? 2.a Participate in writing journals and/or taking notes during
the writing process
? 3.a Write a formal persuasive essay
20 May 2002

10.2.2 Formulate purpose, thesis, relevant support, and focused paragraphs: Use topic sentences, appropriate word choices, and
sentence structure, parallelism, transitions, paragraphing, indentation, organization, and documentation of sources. Choose
tone, voice, style, mood, and persona appropriate for different purposes, disciplines, and audiences
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Use rules and conventions of standard English in writing ? 1.a Use rules and conventions of standard English in writing
? 1.b Review conventions of standard English as determined by ? 2.a Students will complete a formal essay of at least 500
pretest words
? 2.a Students will complete a formal essay of at least 500 ? 2.b Formulate a thesis appropriate to a research paper
words
? 2.b Write an evaluative essay of a literary work
20 May 2002

10.3.1 Incorporate facts, data, and processes from technical and non-technical materials into writing
10.3.2 Choose appropriate format to inform and explain
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Use such resources as news papers, magazines, manuals,
? 2.a (A) Write a variety of expository essays (minimum of 500 and literary works
words each) ? 2.a Write an expository sample other than an essay
? 2.b Write a variety of expository essays (minimum of 500
words each)

Write to critically analyze and evaluate.
Benchmarks (Grades10):
10.4.1 Formulate thesis and select appropriate supporting evidence to persuade or inform a specific audience
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Write formal essays for specific audiences. ? 1 N/A
20 May 2002

10.5.1 Present research findings
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Write a research paper (3-5 pages). ? 1 N/A
20 May 2002
10.1S English 10 Standard # 1 Speaking

Speak for literary response and expression.
10.1.1 Share interpretations of personal or literary works through oral presentation and/or memorization
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Students will participate in discussions about literary ? 1 N/A
works
? 1.b Students will present oral memorization(s)
20 May 2002
10.1L English 10 Standard # 1 Listening

10.1.1 Acquire, interpret, and apply information from a variety of electronic or live sources
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Demonstrate understanding of a literary work through ? 1.a Demonstrate understanding of a literary work through
interpretive forms such as journals, listening logs, etc. interpretive forms such as journals, listening logs, etc.
? 1.b Students will listen to recorded literary works and live ? 1.b Students will listen to recorded literary works and live
sources and demonstrate understanding sources and demonstrate understanding
20 May 2002

10.1.1 Identify, collect, and/or select, and relate pertinent information from reading material
10.1.2 Explain how an author uses language and literary devices such as mood, tone, style, figurative language, and format
10.1.3 Use reading strategies to collect data, facts, and ideas
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Draw conclusions from selected readings
? 2.a Identify figurative language (simile, metaphor, ? 2.a Identify figurative language (simile, metaphor,
personification, etc.) within an author’s text personification, etc.) within an author’s text
? 2.b Identify writing devices such as style, mood, tone and ? 2.b Identify writing devices such as style, mood, tone and
format within an author’s text format within an author’s text
? 3.a Use paraphrase, summary, and analysis of data, facts, and ? 3.a Use paraphrase, summary, and analysis of data, facts, and
ideas ideas

Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a (A) Identify choice of literary form and understand how it ? 1 N/A
contributes to the human experience(s) being described.
20 May 2002

10.3.2 Analyze author’s purpose within a literary text for theme
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Support inferences found in literary selection ? 2.a Identify theme(s) in a literary work
? 2.a Identify theme(s) in a literary work

Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a (B) Form researchable questions to generate a working
thesis statement
? 2.a (B) Use notes, charts, and graphic organizers
20 May 2002
10.1W Honors English 10 Standard #1 Writing

10.1.1 Demonstrates steps of the writing process such as brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Write formal essays demonstrating brainstorming, ? 1.a Write formal essays demonstrating brainstorming,
drafting, revising, and editing drafting, revising, and editing
? 2.a Write journals and/or take notes during the writing ? 2.a Write journals and/or take notes during the writing
process process
? 3.a Write a formal persuasive essay

10.2.2 Formulate purpose, thesis, relevant support, and focused paragraphs: Use topic sentences, appropriate word choices, and
sentence structure, transitions, paragraphing, indentation, organization, and documentation of sources. Choose tone, voice,
style, mood, and persona appropriate for different purposes, disciplines, and audiences
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Use rules and conventions of standard English in writing ? 1.a Use rules and conventions of standard English in writing
? 2.a Students will complete formal essays of min. 500 words ? 2.a Students will complete formal essays of min. 500 words
20 May 2002

Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a (B) Use such resources as newspapers, magazines,
? 2.a Write a variety of expository essays (min. 500 words) manuals, and literary works
? 2 N/A

Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Write formal essays for specific audiences ? 1 N/A
20 May 2002

10.5.2 Generate clear, concise, and informative technical documents
Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Formulate a working thesis, then write a 4-6 page
? 2 N/A research paper using at least three sources
? 2.a Write an informative document other than an essay
20 May 2002
10.1S Honors English 10 Standard # 1 Speaking

Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Participate in discussions about literary works ? 1 N/A
? 1.b Memorize and orally present a specified Shakespearean
passage
10.1L Honors English 10 Standard # 1 Listening

Learning Objectives
10 A 10 B
? 1.a Demonstrate understanding of a literary work through ? 1 N/A
interpretive forms such as journals, listening logs, etc.
? 1.b Listen to recorded literary works and live sources and
demonstrate understanding
20 May 2002

Reading a variety of traditional and electronic materials for information and understanding.
11.1.1 Explain how an author uses language and literary devices such as style and figurative language, etc.
11.1.2 Use reading strategies to determine main ideas and to collect data, facts, and ideas
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Students will identify figurative language such as simile, ? 1.a Students will identify figurative language such as simile,
metaphor, personification, etc. within an author's text metaphor, personification, etc. within an author's text
? 1.b Students will identify tone and style ? 1.b Students will identify tone and style
? 2.a Students will interpret motivation of characters in a ? 2.a Use paraphrase, summary, and analysis of data, facts, and
literary work ideas
? 2.b Use paraphrase, summary, and analysis of data, facts, and
ideas

Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Students will define characteristics of specified genre. ? 1 N/A
20 May 2002

11.3.2 Analyze author’s purpose within a literary text for organization and form
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Students will review historical facts
? 2.a Students will determine the author’s purpose for writing a ? 2 N/A
literary work

Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Use notes, charts, and graphic organizers
20 May 2002

11.1.1 Demonstrates steps of the writing process: brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish
11.1.3 Evaluate and choose appropriate style and vocabulary for a particular audience
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Students will incorporate pre-writing, drafting, revising, ? 1.a Students will incorporate pre-writing, drafting, revising,
and editing in essays and editing in essays
? 2.a Students will use weekly writing to practice, generate, and ? 2.a Students will use weekly writing to practice, generate, and
reflect reflect
? 3.a Students will use appropriate style and vocabulary for a ? 3.a Students will use appropriate style and vocabulary for a
formal audience formal audience

11.2.1 Apply rules and conventions of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
11.2.2 Formulate purpose, thesis, relevant support, and focused paragraphs. Choose tone, voice, style, mood, and persona
appropriate for different purposes, disciplines, and audiences
Learning Objectives
11 A 11B
? 1.a Students will correct errors in grammar, punctuation, ? 1.a Students will correct errors in grammar, punctuation,
spelling, and capitalization spelling, and capitalization
? 2.a Students will complete a formal essay of at least 500 ? 2.a Students will complete a formal essay of at least 500
words words
20 May 2002

Learning Objectives
11 A 11B
? 1.a Students will write to explain the historical significance of ? 1 N/A
a literary work
? 1.b Write a variety of expository essays (min. 500 words)

11.4.1 Use figurative and descriptive language
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Students will include descriptive and figurative language ? 1.a Students will include descriptive and figurative language
in essays in essay
20 May 2002

11.5.1 Analyze and evaluate for purpose, ideas, style, structure, and effectiveness
11.5.2 Present an effective argument using the principles of persuasion
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Students will evaluate a literary work for purpose, ideas,
? 2.a Students will write a persuasive essay style, structure, and/or effectiveness
? 2.a Write formal essays for specific audiences

11.6.1 Write to gather, synthesize, and communicate research findings
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Avoid plagiarism through proper use of paraphrase,
quotation, and citation
20 May 2002
11.1S English 11 Standard #6 Speaking

Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Students will participate in discussions about literary
? works
? 1.b Students will present oral memorization(s)
11.1L English 11 Standard #1 Listening

The student will listen for information and understanding.
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Students will listen to recorded literary works and live ? 1a Students will listen to recorded literary works and live
sources and demonstrate understanding sources and demonstrate understanding
20 May 2002
11.1V English 11 Standard #1 Viewing

11.1.1 Use traditionally non-print media
11.1.2 Use viewing skills to determine main ideas and collect data
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Students will summarize information from a video,
? 2.a Students will view literature on film/video and summarize drama, advertisement, and/or computer presentation
information ? 2 N/A
20 May 2002

11.1.1 Explain how an author uses language and literary devices such as style and figurative language, etc.
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Identify figurative language such as simile, metaphor, ? 1.a Identify figurative language such as simile, metaphor,
personification, etc. within an author's text personification, etc. within an author's text
? 1.bIdentify tone and style ? 1.b Identify tone and style
? 2.a Interpret motivation of characters in a literary work ? 2.a Use paraphrase, summary, and analysis of data, facts, and
? 2.b Use paraphrase, summary, and analysis of data, facts, and ideas
ideas ? 3.a Read and relate pertinent information from an outside
? 3.a Read and relate pertinent information from an outside novel as assigned
novel as assigned

Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Define characteristics of specified genre ? 1 N/A
? 1.b Read and evaluate an outside novel as assigned
20 May 2002

11.3.2 Analyze author’s purpose within a literary text for organization and form
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Review historical facts ? 1.a Review historical facts
? 2.a Determine the author’s purpose for writing a literary work ? 2.a Determine the author’s purpose for writing a literary work

Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Use notes, charts, and graphic organizers
20 May 2002

11.1.1 Demonstrates steps of the writing process: brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish
11.1.3 Evaluate and choose appropriate style and vocabulary for a particular audience
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Incorporate pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing in ? 1.a Incorporate pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing in
essays essays
? 2.a Use weekly writing to practice, generate, and reflect ? 2.a Use weekly writing to practice, generate, and reflect
? 3.a Use appropriate style and vocabulary for a formal ? 3.a Use appropriate style and vocabulary for a formal
audience audience

11.2.1 Apply rules and conventions of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
11.2.2 Formulate purpose, thesis, relevant support, and focused paragraphs. Choose tone, voice, style, mood, and persona
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and ? 1.a Correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
capitalization capitalization
? 2.a Complete a formal essay of at least 500 words ? 2.a Complete a formal essay of at least 500 words
20 May 2002

Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Write to explain the historical significance of a literary ? 1 N/A
work
? 1.b Write a variety of expository essays (min. 500 words)

11.4.1 Use figurative and descriptive language
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Include descriptive and figurative language in essays ? 1.a Include descriptive and figurative language in essays
20 May 2002

11.5.1 Analyze and evaluate for purpose, ideas, style, structure, and effectiveness
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Evaluate a literary work for purpose, ideas, style,
? 2.a Write a persuasive essay structure, and/or effectiveness
? 3 N/A ? 2 N/A
? 3.a Write formal essays for specific audiences

11.6.1 Write to gather, synthesize, and communicate research findings
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Avoid plagiarism through proper use of paraphrase,
quotation, and citation
? 1.b Write a research paper of at least 6 pages in length using a
minimum of 6 sources
20 May 2002
11.1S Honors English 11 Standard #1 Speaking

Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Participate in discussions about literary works
? 1.b Present oral memorization(s)
11.1L Honors English 11 Standard #1 Listening

The student will listen for information and understanding.
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1.a Listen to recorded literary works and live sources and ? 1.a Listen to recorded literary works and live sources and
demonstrate understanding demonstrate understanding
20 May 2002
11.1V Honors English 11 Standard #1 Viewing

11.1.2 Use viewing skills to determine main ideas and collect data
Learning Objectives
11 A 11 B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Summarize information from a video, drama,
? 2.a View literature on film/video and summarize information advertisement, and/or computer presentation
? 2 N/A
20 May 2002
12.1R Advanced Composition Standard # 1 Reading

12.1.1 Identify, collect and/or select, and relate pertinent information to given situations
12.1.2 Synthesize and organize information
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Gather information pertinent to supporting a pro/con essay
? 2.a Summarize newspaper, magazine and/or internet information to form and support an opinion essay
12.2R Advanced Composition Standard #2 Reading

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Formulate an arguable thesis statement
? 1.b List areas for finding information to support the thesis statement
20 May 2002
12.1W Advanced Composition Standard # 1 Writing

12.1.1 Demonstrate steps of the writing process
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Produce rough draft, revisions, evidence of editing, and final publication of letter of recommendation
? 2.a Write a formal essay that explains and supports a personal opinion on a controversial issue
? 3.a Rewrite an essay written for students to make it appropriate for college

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Research internet and professional publications for materials to be used in a research paper
? 1.b Interview for the purpose of gaining information for a research paper
20 May 2002
12.3W Advanced Composition Standard #3 Writing

12.3.1 Compare, contrast, and synthesize ideas and techniques from a variety of literatures
Learning Objectives
? 1.a View literature on film and compare and contrast differences between it and the written work
12.4W Advanced Composition Standard #4 Writing

12.4.1 Formulate a thesis and select appropriate evidence to persuade a specific audience
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Write an essay that persuades the class about a personal opinion on a controversial issue
? 2.a Write an essay that incorporates at least 4 areas of the 12 areas of human nature
20 May 2002

12.5.1 Use and document a variety of technological and informational resources
12.5.3 Generate a clear, concise, and informative technical document
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Research internet and professional documents for information
? 2.a formulate thesis and focus on relevant support using at least 6 sources from at least two different areas
? 3.a Create a formal research paper of no less than 10 pages using the MLA research form
12.1S Advanced Composition Standard # 1 Speaking and Listening

12.1.1 Present and support an opinion on a controversial issue
12.1.2 Formulate and ask questions for clarification and information
12.1.3 Listen for critical analysis and evaluation
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Write a formal essay to present to and persuade a high school audience
? 1.b Ask questions to gain insight and clarification of a speaker’s position on a controversial issue
? 2.a Interpret and respond to a variety of oral arguments
? 3.a Make informed judgments about the purpose, content, organization, and delivery of oral communication
20 May 2002
12.1R American Authors Standard # 1 Reading

Read and respond to a variety of literature to compare and contrast the many dimension of human experience.
12.1.1 Identify and compare own experiences to those of others in situations, events, and cultures within reading selections
12.1.2 Interpret the social, cultural, and historical significance of a text of American Literature
12.1.3 Evaluate how an author uses language and literary devices to evoke a response in a reader— style , format, structure
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Analyze how American Literature contributes to the expression of human experience
? 1.b Identify and compare personal experiences to those described in a reading selection
? 2.a Discuss the social, cultural, and historical significance of an American Literature text
? 3.a Evaluate an author’s effectiveness of style, format, and/or structure
12.2R American Authors Standard # 2 Reading

12.2.1 Analyze author's purpose within a literary text (e.g. characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, etc.)
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Discuss novels in class
? 1.b Analyze effectiveness of author's purpose and literary devices
20 May 2002
12.1W American Authors Standard # 1 Writing

Benchmarks ( Grade 12):
12 .1.1 Evaluate and choose appropriate style and vocabulary for a particular audience
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Produce written works aimed at specific audiences (e.g. magazine, travel brochure, etc.)
12.2W American Authors Standard #2 Writing

12.2.1 Apply rules and conventions of the following: Grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
12.2.2 Formulate purpose, thesis, relevant support, and focused paragraphs— Choose tone, voice, style, mood, and persona
appropriate for different purposes, disciplines and audiences
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Correctly use standard English in a writing product
? 1.b Use conventions of English in writing dialect modeled after a work studied in class
? 2.a Create a magazine based on a literary work that includes expository articles, editorials, persuasive essays, etc. that
demonstrates tone, voice, mood, and personae for different audiences
20 May 2002
12.3W American Authors Standard #3 Writing

12.3.1 Incorporate facts, data, and process from technical and non-technical materials into writing
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Use a variety of resources (e.g. Internet, magazines, books, etc.) to create a research product (I.e. magazine, brochure,
advertisement, etc.)
? 2.a Write an expository essay (i.e. cause/effect, concept, comparison, etc.)
12.1S American Authors Standard #1 Speaking

Benchmarks (Grade12):
12.1.1 Share interpretation of literary works through oral interpretation and/or memorization
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Memorize a passage from a literary selection and share it with an audience OR
? 1.b Act out or orally interpret a scene from a novel or short story
20 May 2002
12.2S American Authors Standard #2 Speaking

Benchmarks (Grade12):
12.2.1 Clearly express opinions and judgments
12.2.2 Encourage other's participation, while exhibiting courteous, attentive, and appropriate behavior during discussions
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Support opinion of works under discussion with material from text or authorities on the text
? 2.a Participate in large and small group discussions
12.1V American Authors Standard # 1 Viewing

View media sources for personal response and expression.
Benchmarks (Grades 12American Authors):
12.2.1 Explain, compare, and contrast relationships, ideas, and cultures represented in various media
Learning Objectives
? 12.2.1 View a media interpretation of a novel and compare it to the written text
? 12.2.1 Compare media interpretations of two works for theme, stereotyping, etc.
20 May 2002

Use a variety of resources to produce visuals that communicate through print and non-print media.
Benchmarks (Grades12 American Authors):
12.2.1 Produce effective visuals which include the following: Essential messages and images; effective use of time, space, and
organization; appropriate style, word choices, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; proper documentation
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Design a brochure or a magazine about a literary work

Benchmarks (Grades12 American Authors):
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Summarize information from a video
20 May 2002
12.1R Creative Writing Standard # 1 Reading

12.1.1 Know defining characteristics of literary forms and genres (i.e. fairy tale, mystery, science fiction, directional poetry, etc.)
12.1.2 Evaluate how an author uses language and literary devices to evoke a response in a reader (i.e. format, structure, etc.)
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Find and identify techniques used by authors
? 1.b Use similar techniques in developing original stories and poems
? 2.a Discuss how format and structure vary between genres
? 2.b Determine which format(s) and structure(s) are best for one's own writing
12.2W Creative Writing Standard # 2 Writing

Understands and use the writing process.
12.2.1 Demonstrate steps of the writing process
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Use plotting techniques to draft stories
? 1.b Participate in dyad/small group writing workshops to respond to incomplete drafts of stories
? 2.a Write stories for specific age groups (i.e. small children, middle school age, teens+, etc.)
20 May 2002

12.3.1 Apply rules and conventions of the following: grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.
12.3.2 Apply rules and conventions as used in dialogue, dialect, and languages
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Write dialogue and dialect appropriate to characters as developed within stories
? 2.a Create realistic dialogue in a variety of genres
? 2.b Use tags effectively

Write for literary expression.
12.4.1 Write and publish original creative works (i.e. general fiction, mystery, science fiction, fairy tale, poetry)
12.4.2 Use scene, summary, description in short stories
12.4.3 Use figurative language in poems (e.g. simile, metaphor, imagery, personification, rhythm, etc.)
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Produce short stories using a variety of writing techniques (i.e. theme, symbol, satire, parody, etc.)
? 2.a Plan and use proportion to make stories interesting
? 3.a Incorporate figurative language into a variety of poetic forms (i.e. antithesis in diamente, etc.)
20 May 2002
12.1R English in the Workplace Standard # 1 Reading

12.1.1 Explain how author uses language and literary devices such as Mood; tone; style; motif and figurative language
12.1.2 Use reading strategies to determine main ideas, collect data and ideas
Learning Objectives
English in the Workplace A English in the Workplace B
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Support one of the devices with evidence from the text
? 2.a Write an informal research proposal or causal argument ? 2.a Make an abstract connection to relate literature to
personal experience or life situations
12.2R English in the Workplace Standard #2 Reading

12.2.1 Identify and compare own experiences to those of others in situations, events, and cultures within reading selections
Learning Objectives
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Generate response journal that identifies and compares
personal experiences to those described in the reading
selection(s)
20 May 2002

Benchmarks (Grades 12)
12.3.1 In response to technical materials, use personal or objective criteria to draw conclusions; make inferences; decide meanings;
form opinions; make judgments
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Sample workplace reading, technical manuals, and ? 1 N/A
professional journals

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Through interview, observation, and traditional research ? 1.a Survey sources related to a particular topic
formulate a problem statement and create a proposal for
solution
20 May 2002

12.5.1 Identify the organization and nature of technical texts; ascertain that such texts require precise understanding rather than
interpretation
12.5.2 Apply technical text information to daily situations
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Complete employment application ? 1 N/A
? 1.b Determine literal meaning as in proposal writing ? 2 N/A
? 2.a Complete a sample financial aid form and/or travel
voucher
20 May 2002
12.1W English in the Workplace Standard # 1 Writing

Understands the use of the writing process.
12.1.1 Demonstrate steps of the writing process: Brainstorm; Draft Revise; Edit; Publish
Learning Objectives
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Participate in writing workshops to share ideas, respond to
? 2 N/A drafts, and provide constructive feedback
? 2.a Create personal/response journals

12.2.1 Apply rules and conventions of the following: Grammar: Punctuation: Capitalization: Spelling
12.2.2 Formulate purpose, thesis, relevant support, and focused paragraphs: Choose tone, voice, style, mood, and persona
Learning Objectives
English in the Work Place A English in the Workplace B
? 1.a Participate in peer editing process including such skills as ? 1.a Participate in peer editing process including such skills as
sentence structure and comma usage sentence structure and comma usage
? 2.a Write business documents and personal letters ? 2.a Write essays and response journals
20 May 2002

Learning Objectives
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Use resources such as newspapers, magazines, manuals,
? 2.a Produce documents such as letters, applications, resumes, and literary works to create an occupational research paper
outlines, collaborative reports ? 2 N/A

12.4.1 Use and document a variety of technological and informational resources: avoid plagiarism through proper paraphrasing,
quoting, and summarizing
Learning Objectives
? 1 N/A ? 1.a Write an occupational research paper
? 2.a Write an informal proposal and/or causal argument ? 2.a Write an occupational research paper
? 3.a Create technical documents such as memos, brochures, ? 3 N/A
resumes, proposals, causal arguments, advertising
20 May 2002
12.1L English in the Workplace Standard # 1 Listening

12.1.1 Acquire, interpret, and/or apply information from a variety of electronic or live sources
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Demonstrate understanding of spoken directions ? 1.a Demonstrate understanding of spoken directions
? 1.b Demonstrate effective interpersonal listening skills
12.1S English in the Workplace Standard # 1 Speaking

12.1.1 Use oral communication for various purposes and audiences and appropriately incorporate the following: word choice;
pronunciation; inflection/modulation; physical gestures; eye contact; posture
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Create and present children’s story ? 1 N/A
? 1.b Demonstrate effective interviewing techniques
20 May 2002
12.2S English in the Workplace Standard # 2 Speaking

12.2.1 Share interpretations of personal or literary works through oral presentation
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Share an original story with a younger audience ? 1.a Participate in book discussion
12.1V English in the Workplace Standard # 1 Viewing

12.1.1 Use a variety of resources to produce visuals that communicate through print and non-print media
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Create a brochure, portfolio, video or computer ? 1 N/A
presentation promoting a product
20 May 2002
12.1R Fantasy Literature Standard #1 Reading

12.1.1 Explain how an author uses language and literary devices
Learning Objectives
? 1.a In discussions and/or writing, describe an author’s style, tone, figurative language, and form; support with textual evidence.
12.2R Fantasy Literature Standard #2 Reading

12.2.2 Evaluate how an author uses language and literary devices to evoke a response in a reader
Learning Objectives
? 1.a In discussions and/or writing, analyze how the choice of literary form contributes to the content; understand Gothic, Science
Fiction, and Pure Fantasy Literature
? 2.a Discuss an author’s effectiveness, justify a personal response
12.1W Fantasy Literature Standard #1 Writing

12.1.1 Write and publish original creative works using figurative and descriptive language
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Produce writing incorporating metaphor, simile, personification, and other devices
20 May 2002
12.1S Fantasy Literature. Standard #1 Speaking

12. 1.1 Create oral presentations that include the following: transitions, organization, support of main ideas, examples, response to
questions and feedback, and visual aids and appropriate technology
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Present an oral interpretation (including all of the features listed above) of a literary work
12.1V Fantasy Literature Standard #1 Viewing

12.1.2 View media sources for personal response and expression
Learning Objectives
? 1.a In discussions and/or writing, summarize information from a video, movie; outline and take relevant notes
? 2.a In discussions and/or writing, summarize information from a video, movie; outline and take relevant notes
20 May 2002
12.1R Greek Mythology Standard # 1 Reading

12.1.1 Synthesize and organize information
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Make inferences in a given myth and be able to predict the outcome of the story

12.2.1 Know defining characteristics of myths
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Distinguish the difference between explanatory and aesthetic myth and give an example of each
? 2.a Identify/discuss epic conventions in Homer’s Odyssey: “in medias res”, epithets, formal rhetoric, dignified style, Homeric
similes, and invocation to the muse
? 2.b Justify a personal response to specified myths
? 2.c Recognize characteristics of the literary hero within selected myths
20 May 2002

12.3.1 Compare and contrast selections within texts
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Discuss the events in Homer’s Odyssey and Sophocles’Oedipus the King and analyze the effectiveness of plot, time frame,
causes and effects, and conflict resolution
? 1.b Compare and contrast various “hero” myths and identify similarities and differences

12.4.2 Produce projects/reports
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Use notes, charts, and graphic organizers to record information concerning various myths, Greek gods and goddesses, and
Greek heroes
? 2.a Generate self-selected, assigned projects: illustration, original myth, labyrinth, Trojan horse, collage, mask, replica of Mt.
Olympus, mythology game, or videotaped interpretation of a myth
20 May 2002
12.1W Greek Mythology Standard # 1 Writing

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Create notes and journals correlating to various myths and/or Homer’s Odyssey
12.2W Greek Mythology Standard # 2 Writing

12.2.1 Compare, contrast, and synthesize ideas and techniques from a variety of literatures that represent many cultures and
perspectives
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Write interpretation summaries and/or critiques of Greek literary works
? 1.b Compare and contrast a written version of Homer’s Odyssey and "Jason and the Quest of the Golden Fleece" with the
videotaped versions
20 May 2002
12.1S Greek Mythology Standard #1 Speaking

12. 1.1 Create oral presentations that include the following: organization, transitions, support of main ideas, and examples
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Prepare and give oral presentations/summaries for peers
12.1V Greek Mythology Standard #1 Viewing

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Summarize information from a video presentation
12.2V Greek Mythology Standard #2 Viewing

12.2.1 Produce effective visuals which include essential messages and images; effective use of time, space, and organization; and
appropriate style, word choices, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Create/share a travel brochure promoting one of the places Odysseus visited
20 May 2002
12.1R Literature on Film Standard #1 Reading

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Describe an author’s style, tone, form, and support with textual evidence

12.2.1 Read and respond to a variety of literature to compare and contrast the many dimensions of human experience
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Generate a document or presentation that identifies and compares personal experiences to those described in the reading
selections
? 2.a Justify an author's effectiveness through personal responses

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Draw connections between literary works and related themes; identify historical and cultural influences on an author’s works
20 May 2002
12.1W Literature on Film Standard #1 Writing

12. 1. 1 Compare, contrast, and synthesize ideas and techniques from a variety of literature and fine arts that represent many
cultures and perspectives
12.1.2 Formulate a thesis and supporting evidence as appropriate
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Write interpretations of critiques
? 2.a Compare and contrast literary works
? 2.b Write evaluative essays of books and their corresponding films
12.1L Literature on Film Standard #1 Listening

12.1.1 Use listening skills to gain enrichment and information about various cultures
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Listen and respond to language, speech, music, dialect, and other fine arts of various cultures
20 May 2002
12.1V Literature on Film Standard #1 Viewing

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Take relevant notes about an informational video, and summarize information
? 2.a Take relevant notes about an informational video, and summarize information
12.2V Literature on Film Standard #2 Viewing

View media to engage in critical analysis and evaluation.
12.2.1 Make judgments about non-print media
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Analyze the film version of a book according to criteria for judging a film
20 May 2002
12.1R Mass Media Standard #1 Reading

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Describe an author's tone, style, figurative language, and form; support with textual evidence
? 2.a Determine the main idea of an editorial

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Discuss an author’s effectiveness
? 1.b Justify a personal response
20 May 2002

12.3.1 Analyze author’s purpose within a literary text
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Categorize marketing techniques
? 1.b Identify inaccuracies within a sample advertisement or news item
12.1W Mass Media Standard #1 Writing

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Use resources such as newspapers and magazines, to write editorials and/or letters to editor
20 May 2002
12.2W Mass Media Standard #2 Writing

12.2.1 Use and document a variety of technological and informational resources
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Produce individual reports and/or critiques
? 2.a Create advertising campaigns and/or posters
12.1L Mass Media Standard #1 Listening

12.1.1 Interpret and respond to a variety of oral presentations
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Ask questions about oral presentations of various media
20 May 2002
12.1S Mass Media Standard #1 Speaking

Speak to share understanding of information.
12.1.1 Create oral presentations that include the following: Transitions, Organization, Support of main ideas, Examples, Response to
questions and feedback, Visual aids and appropriate technology
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Present an oral interpretation of a literary work
? 1.b Present an oral editorial
12.1V Mass Media Standard #1 Viewing

Learning Objectives
? 1.a Summarize information from a video, movie, advertisements
? 2.a Outline and take relevant notes about an informational video
12.2V Mass Media Standard #2 Viewing

12.2.1 Explain, compare, and contrast relationships, idea, and cultures represented in various media
Learning Objectives
? 1.a View a television program and analyze for stereotyping and themes
20 May 2002
12.1R Senior Composition and Literature Standard #1 Reading

Read a variety of traditional, technical, and electronic material for critical analysis and evaluation.
Benchmarks
12.1.1 Recognize author’s choices within a literary text: characterization, setting, plot, and theme
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Summarize a young adult contemporary novel

? 2.a Draw connections between a contemporary novel and classic literature
12.2R Senior Composition and Literature Standard #2 Reading

Benchmarks
12.2.2 Produce research projects and reports
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Identify one’s own position on an issue using a articles on a controversial topic for an argumentative essay
? 1.b Identify passages from which direct quotes, paraphrases, and/or summaries could be used to support one’s position for an
argumentative essay
? 1.c Collect source material and documentation information to support one’s position for an argumentative essay and research
paper
? 2.a Read a variety of material on a topic for a research paper
20 May 2002
12.1W Senior Composition and Literature Standard #1 Writing

Benchmarks
Learning Objectives
? 1.a In writing, brainstorm ideas for description, cause/effect, problem/solution, and analysis
? 1.b Practice using specific details to develop ideas

Benchmarks
12.2.1 Formulate purpose, thesis, relevant support, and focused paragraphs: transitions, organization, and documentation of
sources
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Produce a coherent, organized process essay
? 1.b Formulate a thesis, organize ideas, and document source material in an argument essay and research paper
? 1.c Use correct mechanics in formal writing
20 May 2002

Benchmarks
12.3.1 Incorporate facts, data, and processes from technical materials into writing
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Include source material in argumentative and research papers
? 1.b Use MLA documentation in argumentative and research papers
? 2.a Use block letter format for cover letter
? 2.b Select and use an appropriate format for a personal resume

Benchmarks
12.4.1 Use and document a variety of technological and informational resources: avoid plagiarism through proper paraphrasing,
quoting, and citation; consider motives, credibility, and perspectives of authors when selecting materials, formulate thesis or
focus and relevant support
12.4.3 Generate clear, concise, and informational technical documents
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Incorporate appropriate quotes, summaries, and/or paraphrases in an argument essay and research paper using MLA
documentation style
? 2.a Produce an argumentative essay and research paper
? 3.a Create a personal cover letter and resume
20 May 2002
12.1L Senior Composition and Literature Standard #1 Listening

Benchmarks
12.1.1 Acquire, interpret, and apply information from electronic sources
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Identify and compare themes from classic videos with themes in a contemporary young adult novel
12.1S Senior Composition and Literature Standard #1 Speaking

Benchmarks
12.1.1 Adjust oral language to audience
12.1.2 Create oral presentations that include transitions, organization, support of main ideas, examples, and visual aides
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Participate in mock interviews from the perspective of the potential employer as well as the potential employee
? 2.a Present a coherent, organized process essay
20 May 2002
12.2S Senior Composition and Literature Standard #2 Speaking

Benchmarks
12.2.1 Share interpretations of literary works through oral presentation
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Present an interpretation of a young adult contemporary novel
12.1V Senior Composition and Literature Standard #1 Viewing

Benchmarks
12.1.1 Use viewing skills to collect data
Learning Objectives
? 1.a View videos of classic literature to compare themes with a young adult contemporary novel
12.2V Senior Composition and Literature Standard #2 Viewing

Benchmarks
12.2.1 Compare ideas in various media
Learning Objectives
? 1.a Compare themes in videos of classic literature to themes in a contemporary young adult novel

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3.2 Level: K-3 Standard # 2 Stylistic and Rhetorical Aspects of Writing

3.3 Level: K-3 Standard # 3 Grammatical and Mechanical Conventions of Composition

Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade

3.4 Level: K-3 Standard # 4 Information for Research Purposes

Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade

Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade

Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade

Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade

3.7 Level: K-3 Standard # 7 Speaking ,Listening, and Viewing

Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade

5.2 Level: 4-5 Standard # 2 Stylistic and Rhetorical Aspects of Writing

5.3 Level: 4-5 Standard # 3 Grammatical and Mechanical Conventions of Composition

5.4 Level: 4-5 Standard # 4 Information for Research Purposes

5.7 Level: 4-5 Standard # 7 Speaking and Listening

6.1R Level: 6 Standard # 1 Reading

6.2R Level: 6 Standard # 2 Reading

6.3R Level: 6 Standard # 3 Reading

6.4R Level: 6 Standard # 4 Reading

6.5R Level: 6 Standard # 5 Reading

6.1W Level: 6 Standard # 1 Writing

6.2W Level: 6 Standard # 2 Writing

6.3W Level: 6 Standard # 3 Writing

6.1L Level: 6 Standard # 1 Listening

6.2L Level: 6 Standard # 2 Listening

6.3L Level: 6 Standard # 3 Listening

6.1S Level: 6 Standard # 1 Speaking

6.2S Level: 6 Standard # 2 Speaking

6.1V Level: 6 Standard # 1 Viewing

6.2V Level: 6 Standard # 2 Viewing

7.1R Level: 7 Standard # 1 Reading

7.2R Level: 7 Standard # 2 Reading

7.3R Level: 7 Standard # 3 Reading

7.4R Level: 7 Standard # 4 Reading

7.5R Level: 7 Standard # 5 Reading

8.1R Level: 8 Standard # 1 Reading

8.2R Level: 8 Standard # 2 Reading

8.3R Level: 8 Standard # 3 Reading

8.4R Level: 8 Standard # 4 Reading

8.1W Level: 8 Standard # 1 Writing

8.2W Level: 8 Standard # 2 Writing

8.3W Level: 8 Standard # 3 Writing

8.4W Level: 8 Standard # 4 Writing

8.5W Level: 8 Standard #6 Writing

8.1L Level: 8 Standard #1 Listening

8.2L Level: 8 Standard # 2 Listening

8.3L Level: 8 Standard # 3 Listening

8.3S Level: 8 Standard # 3 Speaking

8.1V Level: 8 Standard # 1 Viewing

9.1R English 9 Standard # 1 Reading

9.2R English 9 Standard # 2 Reading

9.3R English 9 Standard # 3 Reading

9.1W English 9 Standard # 1 Writing

9.2W English 9 Standard # 2 Writing

9.3W English 9 Standard # 3 Writing

9.4W English 9 Standard # 4 Writing

9.1L English 9 Standard # 1 Listening

9.1R Honors English 9 Standard # 1 Reading

9.2R Honors English 9 Standard # 2 Reading

9.1W Honors English 9 Standard # 1 Writing

9.2W Honors English 9 Standard # 2 Writing

9.3W Honors English 9 Standard # 3 Writing

9.4W Honors English 9 Standard # 4 Writing