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Dallas School District
K-12 Curriculum
Middle School English / Language Arts - Grade 6
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This unit includes identifying and comparing key characteristics of literary genres, as designated by a work's subject, theme, style, and time period. Some example of genres are: science fiction, poetry, drama, British literature, and multicultural literature.
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Author: Evaluate
The learner will be able to
evaluate organization and content to determine author purpose and effectivess.
| Strand |
Source |
| Author |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
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Nonfiction: Reading
The learner will be able to
read a variety of nonfiction.
| Strand |
Source |
| Informational Text |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, F (back mapped) |
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Author: Literary Elements/Analyze
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast the use of literary elements within and among texts, including characters, setting, plot, theme and point of view.
| Strand |
Source |
| Author |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B (back mapped) |
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Poetry: Respond
The learner will be able to
read and respond to a poem.
| Strand |
Source |
| Poetry |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, F (back mapped) |
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Informational
The learner will be able to
read and understand an informational, nonfiction story.
| Strand |
Source |
| Informational Text |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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Informational: Understand
The learner will be able to
read and understand a variety of informational texts.
| Strand |
Source |
| Informational Text |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
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Fiction
The learner will be able to
read and understand fiction.
| Strand |
Source |
| Fiction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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Fiction: Respond
The learner will be able to
read and respond to a variety of fiction.
| Strand |
Source |
| Fiction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, F (back mapped) |
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Fiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to
interpret fiction.
| Strand |
Source |
| Fiction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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World Literature: Read
The learner will be able to
read and understand works of literature.
| Strand |
Source |
| World Literature |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, A (back mapped) |
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Genre: Variety
The learner will be able to
read a variety of genres.
| Strand |
Source |
| Genre |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
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Literary/Art Genres: Conventions
The learner will be able to
create a work in a literary genre that follows the conventions of that genre.
| Strand |
Source |
| Genre: Literary/Art |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, C (back mapped) |
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Drama: Respond
The learner will be able to
read and respond to a variety of drama.
| Strand |
Source |
| Drama |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, F (back mapped) |
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Poetry: Forms
The learner will be able to
identify different forms of poetry.
| Strand |
Source |
| Poetry: Sound/Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, D (back mapped) |
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Poetry: Sound/Analyze Effect
The learner will be able to
identify the effects of sound in poetry.
| Strand |
Source |
| Poetry: Sound/Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, C (back mapped) |
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Point of View: Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze author point of view in reading selections.
| Strand |
Source |
| Author: Point of View |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B |
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Analyze: Character Motive
The learner will be able to
analyze character's motives, taking into account his/her situation.
| Strand |
Source |
| Drama: Analyze |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, E (back mapped) |
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Nonfiction: Respond
The learner will be able to
respond to nonfiction materials.
| Strand |
Source |
| Nonfiction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, F (back mapped) |
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Nonfiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to
interpret nonfiction.
| Strand |
Source |
| Nonfiction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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Literature: Understand
The learner will be able to
understand the study of literature.
| Strand |
Source |
| Literature |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, A (back mapped) |
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Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to
identify the use of figurative language within a given poem.
| Strand |
Source |
| Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, C (back mapped) |
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The Information Processing Unit includes competencies and objectives which focus on the processes of comparing, evaluating, interpreting, and organizing information and ideas in isolation from other Language Arts areas such as: reading, writing, listening and spelling.
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Information/Concept Processing: Identify
The learner will be able to
identify new concepts.
| Strand |
Source |
| Information/Ideas: Processing |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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Information/Concept Processing: Define
The learner will be able to
define new concepts.
| Strand |
Source |
| Information/Ideas: Processing |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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This unit focuses on language conventions, structure, usage, and language study. It also addresses parts of speech, figures of speech, syntax, paragraph and sentence structure, word agreement, modifiers, and grammar.
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Idiom: Use/Vocabulary
The learner will be able to
use knowledge of idioms to develop vocabulary.
| Strand |
Source |
| Idiom |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E (back mapped) |
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Interjection: Identify/Use
The learner will be able to
identify and use an interjection in a sentence.
| Strand |
Source |
| Interjection |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Noun: Use
The learner will be able to
use nouns correctly.
| Strand |
Source |
| Noun |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Adverb: Use
The learner will be able to
correctly use adverbs in a sentence.
| Strand |
Source |
| Adverb |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Pronoun: Use
The learner will be able to
use pronouns in sentences correctly.
| Strand |
Source |
| Pronoun |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Sentence Structure: Length
The learner will be able to
write using a variety of sentence lengths.
| Strand |
Source |
| Sentence Structure |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, D (back mapped) |
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Sentence Content: Variety/Type
The learner will be able to
write a variety of sentence types.
| Strand |
Source |
| Sentence Structure |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, D (back mapped) |
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Verb: Use
The learner will be able to
use verbs correctly.
| Strand |
Source |
| Verb |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Conventions: Role/Literature/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the role of standard English in literature.
| Strand |
Source |
| Language Conventions |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, B (back mapped) |
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Evolution: Added Words
The learner will be able to
identify new words that have been added to the English language over time.
| Strand |
Source |
| Language Evolution |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, C (back mapped) |
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Adjective: Use
The learner will be able to
use adjectives in a sentence correctly.
| Strand |
Source |
| Adjective |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Idiom: Identify/Use
The learner will be able to
identify and use idioms to interpret other words.
| Strand |
Source |
| Idiom |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E (back mapped) |
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Formal/Informal: Role/Speech/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the role of standard English in speech.
| Strand |
Source |
| Language Conventions: Formal/Informal |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, B (back mapped) |
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Formal/Informal: Role/Writing/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the role of standard English in writing.
| Strand |
Source |
| Language Conventions: Formal/Informal |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, B (back mapped) |
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Preposition: Use
The learner will be able to
correctly use prepositions in a sentence.
| Strand |
Source |
| Preposition |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Conjunction: Use
The learner will be able to
correctly use conjunctions in a sentence.
| Strand |
Source |
| Conjunction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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This unit includes comprehending and applying the rules which govern punctuation and capitalization when writing and editing written works.
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Capitalization: Use Correctly
The learner will be able to
use capitalization correctly.
| Strand |
Source |
| Capitalization: Applications |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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This unit includes identifying and distinguishing between sounds and patterns in sounds, constructing meaning from information delivered verbally, and understanding and responding to verbal information.
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Affective: Literature/Appreciate
The learner will be able to
appreciate literature through listening activities.
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Source |
| Listening Responses: Affective |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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Discussion: Respect Views
The learner will be able to
demonstrate respect for others' viewpoints while engaged in a discussion.
| Strand |
Source |
| Discussion |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
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Discussion: Ideas
The learner will be able to
listen to and understand ideas exchanged in a discussion.
| Strand |
Source |
| Discussion |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
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Strategies: Note-Taking
The learner will be able to
understand and use listening skills to take effective notes, as this will help one's success in school.
| Strand |
Source |
| Listening Strategies |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, A (back mapped) |
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Behaviors: Variety/Attentive
The learner will be able to
listen attentively to a variety of speakers.
| Strand |
Source |
| Listening Behaviors |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, A (back mapped) |
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Questions: Probing
The learner will be able to
ask probing question.
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Source |
| Questions |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8.; A, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
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Literary Device: Effect/Analyze
The learner will be able to
identify the effect of literary devices.
| Strand |
Source |
| Literary Device |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, C (back mapped) |
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Literature: Relate/Previous Knowledge
The learner will be able to
listen to a variety of literature and relate to previous knowledge.
| Strand |
Source |
| Literature |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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Literature: Summarize/Identify
The learner will be able to
summarize events in literature, identifying the key points.
| Strand |
Source |
| Literature |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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This unit includes the study of information and entertainment communications. Topics include: advertising, art, journalism, film, and media messages, forms and productions.
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Media Form: Media/Repertoire
The learner will be able to
appreciate and use a wide variety of media forms.
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Source |
| Media Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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Purposes: Learning/Thinking
The learner will be able to
use media to stimulate his/her learning and thinking skills.
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Source |
| Media Purposes |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, F (back mapped) |
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Media Form: Perspective/Compare
The learner will be able to
compare perspectives presented in various media forms.
| Strand |
Source |
| Media Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B |
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Media Form: Understand
The learner will be able to
understand a variety of media forms.
| Strand |
Source |
| Media Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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Media Form: Perspective/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze perspectives presented in various media forms.
| Strand |
Source |
| Media Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B |
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Media Message: Expand Understanding
The learner will be able to
create and use a media project that expands understanding.
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Source |
| Media Message |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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Media Message: Bias
The learner will be able to
identify bias in print and nonprint materials.
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Source |
| Media Message |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
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Media Message: Bias
The learner will be able to
recognize the potential for bias messages in media forms.
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Source |
| Media Message |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, F (back mapped) |
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Media Message: Analyze/Audience
The learner will be able to
examine and evaluate the role of media (e.g., TV, newspapers, magazines, etc. (as a source for both entertainment and information). Recognize persuasive techniques.
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Source |
| Media Message |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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Media Message: Techniques/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze techniques used in media messages targeted for a specific audience.
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Source |
| Media Message |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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Advertisement: Analyze/Role
The learner will be able to
analyze the role of advertising in the media.
| Strand |
Source |
| Advertisement |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, F (back mapped) |
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Multimedia: Effectively/Use
The learner will be able to
effectively use appropriate media in a multimedia presentation.
| Strand |
Source |
| Media Aids: Multimedia |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, F (back mapped) |
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Evaluate: Media Message
The learner will be able to
evaluate media messages.
| Strand |
Source |
| Media Message: Evaluate |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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This unit includes constructing meaning from fiction and non-fiction selections at comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and judgment levels of understanding. It includes skills which address identifying, discussing, and comparing both concrete and abstract elements of selections (setting, plot, characterization, genre, historical period, theme, tone, moral message, and psychological and political implications).
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Compare/Contrast: Idea/Theme/Issue
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast ideas, themes, and issues in various reading materials.
| Strand |
Source |
| Compare/Contrast |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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Variety of Sources: Reading Selections
The learner will be able to
read and comprehend material from a variety of sources.
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Source |
| Source |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
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Variety of Sources: Fluent
The learner will be able to
read a variety of text fluently.
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Source |
| Source |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8.; H, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
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Response: Exam/Complex Text
The learner will be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of a reading passage on an exam by responding with informed and sophisticated interpretations, ideas, and reflections.
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Source |
| Reading Responses: Exams |
PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26. |
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