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K-12 Curriculum

High School English - Critical and Research Writing


Genres

    Author: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate organization and content to determine author purpose and effectiveness according to author theses, accuracy, thoroughness, logic, and reasoning.
Strand Source
Author PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Author: Strategies/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the strategies of an author.
Strand Source
Author PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    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 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    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 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Fiction
The learner will be able to read and understand fiction.
Strand Source
Fiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Fiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret fiction.
Strand Source
Fiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Author Intention: Information
The learner will be able to analyze information to explain the author's purpose.
Strand Source
Author: Intentions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11, B
  
    World Literature: Read
The learner will be able to read a variety of world literature.
Strand Source
World Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; A
  
    Genre: Variety
The learner will be able to read a variety of genres.
Strand Source
Genre PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    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 11, p. 6, #1.2.11.; C
  
    Poetry: Figurative Language/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for appropriateness of figurative language.
Strand Source
Poetry: Figurative Language PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; D
  
    Poetry: Sound/Analyze Effect
The learner will be able to analyze the effects of sound in poetry.
Strand Source
Poetry: Sound/Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; C
  
    Poetry: Appropriate Diction
The learner will be able to analyze poetry for appropriateness of diction.
Strand Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; D
  
    Poetry: Evaluate Diction
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for appropriateness of diction.
Strand Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; D
  
    Nonfiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret nonfiction.
Strand Source
Nonfiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Literature: Understand
The learner will be able to understand the study of literature.
Strand Source
Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; A
  
    Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to analyze the use of figurative language within a given poem.
Strand Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; C
  
    Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to analyze poetry for appropriateness of figurative language.
Strand Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; D
  
    Analyze: Scriptwriter/Words
The learner will be able to analyze how a scriptwriter's words develop the tone, mood, and theme of a work.
Strand Source
Drama: Analyze PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.8, #1.3.11, E
  

Information Processing

    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 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B
  
    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 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B
  

Language Expressions

    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 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Noun: Use
The learner will be able to use nouns correctly.
Strand Source
Noun PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Adverb: Use
The learner will be able to correctly use adverbs in a sentence.
Strand Source
Adverb PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Pronoun: Use
The learner will be able to use pronouns in sentences correctly.
Strand Source
Pronoun PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    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 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; D
  
    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 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; D
  
    Verb: Use
The learner will be able to use verbs correctly.
Strand Source
Verb PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Adjective: Use
The learner will be able to use adjectives in a sentence correctly.
Strand Source
Adjective PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Preposition: Use
The learner will be able to correctly use prepositions in a sentence.
Strand Source
Preposition PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Conjunction: Use
The learner will be able to correctly use conjunctions in a sentence.
Strand Source
Conjunction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  

Language Mechanics

    Capitalization: Use Correctly
The learner will be able to use capitalization correctly.
Strand Source
Capitalization: Applications PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  

Listening

    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 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    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 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    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 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A
  
    Questions: Respond/Elaborate
The learner will be able to respond to questions with appropriate elaboration.
Strand Source
Questions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    Informational Concept: Synthesize
The learner will be able to synthesize information to determine relevancy.
Strand Source
Informational Concept PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A
  
    Critical Listening: Stereotypes
The learner will be able to examine stereotypes presented in spoken language.
Strand Source
Critical Listening PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.16, #1.7.11, B
  
    Strategies: Opinions/Relevancy
The learner will be able to synthesize opinions to determine relevancy.
Strand Source
Listening Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A
  
    Strategies: Ideas/Relevancy
The learner will be able to synthesize ideas to determine relevancy.
Strand Source
Listening Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A
  
    Literature: Solutions/Problems
The learner will be able to offer solutions to problems in literature.
Strand Source
Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B
  
    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 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B
  
    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 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B
  

Media

    Media Form: Media/Repertoire
The learner will be able to appreciate and use a wide variety of media forms.
Strand Source
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    Media Form: Electronic/Traditional
The learner will be able to explain how electronic media modify traditional research forms for different purposes.
Strand Source
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    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 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    Media Message: Expand Understanding
The learner will be able to create and use a media project that expands understanding.
Strand Source
Media Message PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    Evaluate: Media Message
The learner will be able to evaluate media messages.
Strand Source
Media Message: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  

Problem Solving

    Decision: Criteria/Use
The learner will be able to use established criteria when decision making.
Strand Source
Critical Thinking: Decision PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  

Reading Operations

    Fact/Opinion: Distinguish
The learner will be able to distinguish fact from opinion in texts by using complete and accurate information, coherent arguments, and points of view.
Strand Source
Fact/Opinion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Story Elements: Relationships/Uses
The learner will be able to analyze relationships, uses, and effectiveness of story elements used by authors in similar genres, including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, and style.
Strand Source
Story Elements PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11, B
  
    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 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Variety of Sources: Fluent
The learner will be able to read a variety of text fluently.
Strand Source
Source PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Variety of Sources: Reading Selections
The learner will be able to read and comprehend material from a variety of sources.
Strand Source
Source PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Response: Connection/Culture
The learner will be able to respond to literature by forming connections between a culture and him/herself.
Strand Source
Reading Responses: Affective PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Main Idea: Extending
The learner will be able to extend the main idea of a given passage by applying it to a new context or situation.
Strand Source
Main Idea PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Draw Conclusion: Established Criteria
The learner will be able to use established criteria when drawing conclusions.
Strand Source
Draw Conclusion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Persuasive: Propaganda Form/Identify
The learner will be able to identify various forms of propaganda.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Strategies: Text Feature/Key Word
The learner will be able to use text features, such as key words, to understand informational materials.
Strand Source
Reading Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; F
  
    Strategies: Personal Experience
The learner will be able to apply personal experience to understand reading materials.
Strand Source
Reading Strategies PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Strategies: Validate Information/Support
The learner will be able to use supporting evidence to verify the validity of reading materials.
Strand Source
Reading Strategies PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Strategies: Evaluate/Effective
The learner will be able to evaluate which reading strategies were most effective for a variety of texts.
Strand Source
Reading Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
    Setting: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast setting in reading materials.
Strand Source
Setting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Critical Thinking: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to critically examine reading materials.
Strand Source
Critical Thinking PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Support: Evidence
The learner will be able to support his/her assertions about a text with evidence.
Strand Source
Support PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Classification: Essential/Non-Essential
The learner will be able to classify information as essential or non-essential in a variety of media.
Strand Source
Classification PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Classification: Non-Essential
The learner will be able to classify textual information as non-essential to reading comprehension.
Strand Source
Classification PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Classification: Essential
The learner will be able to classify textual information as essential to reading comprehension.
Strand Source
Classification PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Construct Meaning: Correct Mistakes
The learner will be able to recognize and correct his/her own reading mistakes.
Strand Source
Emergent Reading PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Reading Behaviors: Comprehension
The learner will be able to demonstrate comprehension skills.
Strand Source
Reading Behaviors PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Reading Behaviors: Extend/Literal
The learner will be able to extend understanding beyond literal interpretation.
Strand Source
Reading Behaviors PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Evaluating: Ideas
The learner will be able to evaluate ideas he/she has read.
Strand Source
Evaluating PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
    Evaluating: Content
The learner will be able to evaluate the content of reading materials.
Strand Source
Evaluating PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Response: Idea/Identify
The learner will be able to identify important ideas in what he/she has read.
Strand Source
Reading Responses: Composing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
    Response: Idea/Describe
The learner will be able to describe important ideas from what he/she has read.
Strand Source
Reading Responses: Composing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
    Response: Connections/Issues
The learner will be able to make connections among issues in reading materials.
Strand Source
Reading Responses: Affective PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Synthesizing: Ideas
The learner will be able to synthesize ideas in reading materials.
Strand Source
Synthesizing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
    Analyze: Structure
The learner will be able to analyze the structure of informational material.
Strand Source
Informational Text: Analyze PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11, B
  
    Compare/Contrast: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to compare and contrast characters in reading materials.
Strand Source
Character: Compare/Contrast PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Analyze: Effectiveness/Literary Device
The learner will be able to analyze literary devices for quality of effectiveness.
Strand Source
Literary Device: Analyze PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; C
  

Speaking

    Discussion: Contribute
The learner will be able to contribute ideas, thoughts, and opinions to a discussion.
Strand Source
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    Group: Adjust Tone
The learner will be able to adjust tone to encourage group participation.
Strand Source
Group Communication PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    Group: Adjust Involvement
The learner will be able to adjust involvement in a group to encourage equal participation.
Strand Source
Group Communication PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    Pronunciation: Pronounce Clearly
The learner will be able to pronounce words clearly.
Strand Source
Pronunciation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Paraphrasing: Information
The learner will be able to paraphrase information.
Strand Source
Paraphrasing/Restating PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    Discussion: Information
The learner will be able to provide information in the context of a discussion.
Strand Source
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    Discussion: Summarize
The learner will be able to summarize what he/she has learned from a discussion.
Strand Source
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    Vocal Characteristic: Meter
The learner will be able to use appropriate meter when speaking.
Strand Source
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Vocal Characteristic: Flow
The learner will be able to speak with appropriate flow of words.
Strand Source
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Questions: Ask Relevant
The learner will be able to ask relevant questions.
Strand Source
Questions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    Questions: Clarify
The learner will be able to ask questions to clarify his/her understanding.
Strand Source
Questions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    Practices: Read Aloud
The learner will be able to read familiar materials aloud accurately.
Strand Source
Communication Practices PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Rhythm: Incorporate
The learner will be able to incorporate rhythm into his/her speaking.
Strand Source
Rhythm/Rhyme PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Group: Include Participants
The learner will be able to include all participants of a group in a presentation.
Strand Source
Presentation: Group PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
    Discussion: Participate
The learner will be able to participate in group discussions.
Strand Source
Group Communication: Discussion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  

Spelling

    Spelling
The learner will be able to spell words correctly.
Strand Source
Emergent Spelling PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Spelling: Applications
The learner will be able to spell words correctly.
Strand Source
Spelling Applications PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  

Study and Research Skills

    Sources: Cross Reference/Collect
The learner will be able to cross reference sources while collecting information.
Strand Source
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Sources: Credit/Documentation
The learner will be able to use a standard format to give accurate, formal credit for others' ideas, images or information.
Strand Source
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.18, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Reference Form: Assigned/Independent
The learner will be able to locate texts, media, and traditional resources for assigned and independent purposes.
Strand Source
Reference Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; A
  
    Research Skills: Topic/Self-Selected
The learner will be able to develop a self-selected topic using research skills.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; A
  
    Process: Information/Written
The learner will be able to gather, record, and organize information for written reports.
Strand Source
Research Skills: Processes PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Dictionary: Use
The learner will be able to use a dictionary to locate information.
Strand Source
Dictionary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11, E
  
    Sources: Identify
The learner will be able to identify appropriate sources of information.
Strand Source
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Sources: Select
The learner will be able to select appropriate reference source.
Strand Source
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Sources: Locate
The learner will be able to locate appropriate sources of information.
Strand Source
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Book Parts: Appendices
The learner will be able to select and use an appendix as a reference source.
Strand Source
Book Parts PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Index: Use
The learner will be able to use an index to locate specific information.
Strand Source
Index PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Table of Contents: Choose
The learner will be able to select and use the table of contents as a reference source.
Strand Source
Table of Contents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Notes: Organize/Sources
The learner will be able to organize notes taken from a variety of sources.
Strand Source
Notes: Taking/Organizing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Print Styles: Graphics
The learner will be able to add graphics to enhance written text.
Strand Source
Print Style PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
    Reference Form: Choose/Electronic
The learner will be able to choose appropriate electronic media as a resource.
Strand Source
Reference Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    Research Project: Anticipate/Problems
The learner will be able to anticipate readers' problems.
Strand Source
Research Project PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.18, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Research Project: Format/Audience
The learner will be able to choose formatting techniques appropriate in aiding audience understanding.
Strand Source
Research Project PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.18, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Research Skills: Key Words
The learner will be able to use key words to locate information.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Research Skills: Appropriate Strategies
The learner will be able to use appropriate research strategies to locate information.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Research Skills: Traditional/Search
The learner will be able to use traditional search methods.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Research Skills: Search Strategies
The learner will be able to use search strategies to locate electronic information.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to organize central ideas gained through research.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to present the central ideas gained through research.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Research Skills: Validity/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information for validity.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Research Skills: Reliability/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information for reliability.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Document: Understand/Variety
The learner will be able to understand a variety of documents.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Document: Analyze/Position
The learner will be able to analyze the positions in a public document.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Document: Analyze/Argument
The learner will be able to analyze the arguments in a public document.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Document: Analyze/Evidence
The learner will be able to analyze the evidence in a public document.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Document: Validity/Assess
The learner will be able to assess the validity of the context of a document.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Document: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret a public document.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Document: Critique/Recognize Strategies
The learner will be able to critique various documents to recognize common strategies.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Primary/Secondary: Gather/Organize
The learner will be able to gather and organize information using primary and secondary sources.
Strand Source
Reference: Primary/Secondary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Primary/Secondary: Select
The learner will be able to select information from appropriately complex primary and secondary sources.
Strand Source
Reference: Primary/Secondary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Primary/Secondary: Informative/Write
The learner will be able to use primary and secondary sources to write an informative paper.
Strand Source
Reference: Primary/Secondary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
    Evaluate: Quality
The learner will be able to evaluate the quality of a source.
Strand Source
Reference: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    Evaluate: Importance
The learner will be able to evaluate the importance of a source.
Strand Source
Reference: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  

Vocabulary

    Reading: Expand/Literature
The learner will be able to expand vocabulary by studying word patterns and new words he/she encounters while reading literature.
Strand Source
Vocabulary: Reading PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C
  
    Base Word: Root/Decode
The learner will be able to use root words to decode new words.
Strand Source
Base/Root Word PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C
  
    Base Words: Word Meaning
The learner will be able to use base words to determine word meaning.
Strand Source
Base/Root Word PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C
  
    Word Relationships: Expand
The learner will be able to use knowledge of word relationships to expand his/her vocabulary.
Strand Source
Word Relationships PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11, E
  
    Context: Historical/Literary/Grade-Level
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of historical and literary context clues to identify the meaning of grade-level vocabulary words.
Strand Source
Context PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C
  
    Strategies: Key Words/Curriculum
The learner will be able to use key words across the curriculum.
Strand Source
Vocabulary Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; F
  
    Unfamiliar Words: Monitor Text
The learner will be able to monitor text for unfamiliar vocabulary words.
Strand Source
Vocabulary Strategies: Unfamiliar Words PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B
  
    Strategies: Define/Unknown
The learner will be able to define unknown words.
Strand Source
Vocabulary Strategies: Unfamiliar Words PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B
  
    Speaking: Newly Learned Words/Apply
The learner will be able to use speaking experiences to practice applying newly learned vocabulary words.
Strand Source
Vocabulary: Speaking PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C
  
    Writing: Precise
The learner will be able to write using precise language.
Strand Source
Vocabulary: Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B, p.12, #1.5.11.; D
  
    Writing: Newly Learned Words/Apply
The learner will be able to use writing experiences to practice applying newly learned vocabulary words.
Strand Source
Vocabulary: Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C
  
    Appropriate: Key Word/Use
The learner will be able to use key words appropriately .
Strand Source
Word Choice: Appropriate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; F
  

Writing

    Revise: Rethink
The learner will be able to rethink how purpose, audience, and genre have been addressed.
Strand Source
Revising PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
    Drafting: Comprehensive Content
The learner will be able to exhibit comprehensive content in his/her writing.
Strand Source
Drafting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Focus: Sharpen
The learner will be able to sharpen the focus of a written work.
Strand Source
Clarity/Focus PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; A
  
    Edit: Standard English Conventions
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of standard English language conventions to edit written works.
Strand Source
Editing: Language Conventions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Introduction: Effective
The learner will be able to write an effective introduction.
Strand Source
Introduction/Conclusion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C
  
    Conclusion: Effective
The learner will be able to write an effective conclusion.
Strand Source
Introduction/Conclusion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C
  
    Prewriting: Topic/Appropriateness
The learner will be able to identify a topic that is appropriate for a specific purpose and audience.
Strand Source
Prewriting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; A
  
    Revise: Subtlety/Meaning
The learner will be able to revise for subtlety of meaning.
Strand Source
Revising PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
    Revise: Sentence Variety
The learner will be able to revise written works to improve sentence variety.
Strand Source
Revising PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
    Revise: Style
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve style.
Strand Source
Revising PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
    Organization: Controlled
The learner will be able to write with controlled organization.
Strand Source
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C
  
    Organization: Order of Importance
The learner will be able to order ideas, details, and events in order of importance when appropriate.
Strand Source
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A
  
    Organization: Audience
The learner will be able to choose an organizational format which suits a given audience.
Strand Source
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Organization: Purpose
The learner will be able to choose an organizational format which suits a given writing purpose.
Strand Source
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Evaluating Writing: Decide/Appropriate
The learner will be able to evaluate writing to decide if the content is appropriate.
Strand Source
Evaluating Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Evaluating: Cause/Effect
The learner will be able to write an evaluation of cause and effect in nonfiction works.
Strand Source
Evaluating Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
    Publishing: Prepare Works
The learner will be able to present written works for publication.
Strand Source
Publishing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; G
  
    Paragraph: Fully Developed
The learner will be able to write fully developed paragraphs.
Strand Source
Paragraph Content PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Drama: Play
The learner will be able to write a play.
Strand Source
Drama PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11.; A
  
    Expository: Complex/Informational
The learner will be able to compose complex informational pieces.
Strand Source
Expository PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
    Persuasive: Use
The learner will be able to write in persuasive form.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Convincing Evidence
The learner will be able to use convincing evidence to support persuasive writing.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Elaborate Evidence
The learner will be able to use elaborate evidence to support persuasive writing.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Cite/Evidence
The learner will be able to cite sources of evidence use in persuasive writing.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Reader's Attention
The learner will be able to develop a reader's attention in a persuasive piece.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Issue
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece which clearly takes a position on an issue.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Reader Concerns/Anticipate
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that anticipates the concerns of the reader.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Reader Concerns/Address
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that addresses the concerns of the reader.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Summary: Research/Reference Material
The learner will be able to summarize information gained from reference material in preparation for a research paper.
Strand Source
Summary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Sequence: Logical Order
The learner will be able to sequence ideas in logical order.
Strand Source
Sequence PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C
  
    Research Paper: Thesis
The learner will be able to establish and focus on a central thesis when writing a research paper.
Strand Source
Research Paper PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Main Idea: Develop/Tactics
The learner will be able to develop a main idea by using a variety of methods.
Strand Source
Main Idea PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
    Focus: Details
The learner will be able to elaborate details to develop the focus of a topic.
Strand Source
Clarity/Focus PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Edit: Punctuation
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of punctuation.
Strand Source
Editing: Language Conventions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Topic: Distinct Focus
The learner will be able to write with a distinct focus.
Strand Source
Topic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; A
  
    Topic: Information/Focus
The learner will be able to elaborate information to develop the focus of a topic.
Strand Source
Topic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Sentence: Complete/Create
The learner will be able to create complete written sentences.
Strand Source
Emergent Writing: Sentence PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Style: Command
The learner will be able to write with a command of style.
Strand Source
Style PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; D
  
    Argument: Use Techniques/Develop
The learner will be able to use a variety of techniques to develop an argument.
Strand Source
Persuasive: Argument PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Argument: Anticipate/Counter Argument
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that anticipates counter-arguments of the reader.
Strand Source
Persuasive: Argument PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Argument: Address/Counter Arguments
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that addresses counter-arguments of the reader.
Strand Source
Persuasive: Argument PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  

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