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K-12 Curriculum
High School English - Intro to American Literature

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 Activities
Author PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A Classroom
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Nonfiction: Reading
The learner will be able to read a variety of nonfiction.
Strand Source Activities
Informational Text PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.8, #1.3.11.; F Classroom
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Author: Strategies/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the strategies of an author.
Strand Source Activities
Author PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G Classroom
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Poetry: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a poem.
Strand Source Activities
Poetry PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.8, #1.3.11.; F Classroom
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Informational
The learner will be able to read and understand an informational, nonfiction story.
Strand Source Activities
Informational Text PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G Classroom
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Informational: Understand
The learner will be able to read and understand a variety of informational texts.
Strand Source Activities
Informational Text PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A Classroom
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Fiction
The learner will be able to read and understand fiction.
Strand Source Activities
Fiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G Classroom
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Fiction: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a variety of fiction.
Strand Source Activities
Fiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.8, #1.3.11.; F Classroom
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Fiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret fiction.
Strand Source Activities
Fiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G Classroom
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Author Intention: Information
The learner will be able to analyze information to explain the author's purpose.
Strand Source Activities
Author: Intentions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11, B Classroom
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World Literature: Read
The learner will be able to read a variety of world literature.
Strand Source Activities
World Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; A Classroom
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Genre: Variety
The learner will be able to read a variety of genres.
Strand Source Activities
Genre PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H Classroom
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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 Activities
Genre: Literary/Art PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11.; C Classroom
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Drama: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a variety of drama.
Strand Source Activities
Drama PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.8, #1.3.11.; F Classroom
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Poetry: Figurative Language/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for appropriateness of figurative language.
Strand Source Activities
Poetry: Figurative Language PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; D Classroom
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Poetry: Sound/Analyze Effect
The learner will be able to analyze the effects of sound in poetry.
Strand Source Activities
Poetry: Sound/Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; C Classroom
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Poetry: Appropriate Diction
The learner will be able to analyze poetry for appropriateness of diction.
Strand Source Activities
Poetry: Author/Speaker PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; D Classroom
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Poetry: Evaluate Diction
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for appropriateness of diction.
Strand Source Activities
Poetry: Author/Speaker PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; D Classroom
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Nonfiction: Respond
The learner will be able to respond to nonfiction materials.
Strand Source Activities
Nonfiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.8, #1.3.11.; F Classroom
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Nonfiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret nonfiction.
Strand Source Activities
Nonfiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G Classroom
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Literature: Understand
The learner will be able to understand the study of literature.
Strand Source Activities
Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; A Classroom
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Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to analyze the use of figurative language within a given poem.
Strand Source Activities
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; C Classroom
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Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to analyze poetry for appropriateness of figurative language.
Strand Source Activities
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; D Classroom
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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 Activities
Drama: Analyze PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.8, #1.3.11, E Classroom
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Information Processing

Information/Concept Processing: Identify
The learner will be able to identify new concepts.
Strand Source Activities
Information/Ideas: Processing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B Classroom
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Information/Concept Processing: Define
The learner will be able to define new concepts.
Strand Source Activities
Information/Ideas: Processing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B Classroom
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Language Expressions

Culture: History/Affect
The learner will be able to identify the effect history has on language and literature.
Strand Source Activities
Culture PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.16, #1.7.11.; A Classroom
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Culture: Language/World Communication
The learner will be able to describe how the English language impacts culture through world communication.
Strand Source Activities
Culture PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.16, #1.7.11.; C Classroom
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Culture: Language/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how the English language impacts culture through world communication.
Strand Source Activities
Culture PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.16, #1.7.11.; C Classroom
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Listening

Affective: Literature/Appreciate
The learner will be able to appreciate literature through listening activities.
Strand Source Activities
Listening Responses: Affective PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B Classroom
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Discussion: Ideas
The learner will be able to listen to and understand ideas exchanged in a discussion.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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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 Activities
Discussion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Literature: Analyze/Synthesize
The learner will be able to analyze and synthesize a literary work, relating it to other selections.
Strand Source Activities
Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B Classroom
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Behaviors: Variety/Attentive
The learner will be able to listen attentively to a variety of speakers.
Strand Source Activities
Listening Behaviors PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A Classroom
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Questions: Respond/Elaborate
The learner will be able to respond to questions with appropriate elaboration.
Strand Source Activities
Questions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Informational Concept: Synthesize
The learner will be able to synthesize information to determine relevancy.
Strand Source Activities
Informational Concept PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A Classroom
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Purposes: Reflect
The learner will be able to listen to reflect upon the content of auditory materials.
Strand Source Activities
Listening Purposes PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B Classroom
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Critical Listening: Stereotypes
The learner will be able to examine stereotypes presented in spoken language.
Strand Source Activities
Critical Listening PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.16, #1.7.11, B Classroom
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Strategies: Opinions/Relevancy
The learner will be able to synthesize opinions to determine relevancy.
Strand Source Activities
Listening Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A Classroom
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Strategies: Ideas/Relevancy
The learner will be able to synthesize ideas to determine relevancy.
Strand Source Activities
Listening Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A Classroom
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Literature: Solutions/Problems
The learner will be able to offer solutions to problems in literature.
Strand Source Activities
Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B Classroom
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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 Activities
Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B Classroom
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Literature: Summarize/Identify
The learner will be able to summarize events in literature, identifying the key points.
Strand Source Activities
Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B Classroom
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Media

Media Form: Media/Repertoire
The learner will be able to appreciate and use a wide variety of media forms.
Strand Source Activities
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B Classroom
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Purposes: Learning/Thinking
The learner will be able to use media to stimulate his/her learning and thinking skills.
Strand Source Activities
Media Purposes PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F Classroom
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Media Form: Electronic/Traditional
The learner will be able to explain how electronic media modify traditional research forms for different purposes.
Strand Source Activities
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B Classroom
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Media Form: Understand
The learner will be able to understand a variety of media forms.
Strand Source Activities
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B Classroom
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Media Form: Variety/Integrate
The learner will be able to integrate a variety of media forms into a completed project.
Strand Source Activities
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F Classroom
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Media Message: Expand Understanding
The learner will be able to create and use a media project that expands understanding.
Strand Source Activities
Media Message PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B Classroom
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Media: Gain Information
The learner will be able to gain information from a variety of media sources.
Strand Source Activities
Media PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F Classroom
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Evaluate: Events
The learner will be able to evaluate the media's influence in drawing attention to specific events.
Strand Source Activities
Media: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F Classroom
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Evaluate: Opinions
The learner will be able to evaluate the media's influence in forming opinions on various issues.
Strand Source Activities
Media: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F Classroom
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Multimedia: Effectively/Use
The learner will be able to effectively use appropriate media in a multimedia presentation.
Strand Source Activities
Media Aids: Multimedia PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F Classroom
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Evaluate: Media Message
The learner will be able to evaluate media messages.
Strand Source Activities
Media Message: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B Classroom
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Problem Solving

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

Conversation: Initiate
The learner will be able to initiate conversation .
Strand Source Activities
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Discussion: Contribute
The learner will be able to contribute ideas, thoughts, and opinions to a discussion.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Vocal Characteristic: Clarity/Speed
The learner will be able to communicate using clear speech, at a speed which is appropriate for the student's age and purpose.
Strand Source Activities
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C Classroom
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Group: Adjust Tone
The learner will be able to adjust tone to encourage group participation.
Strand Source Activities
Group Communication PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Group: Adjust Involvement
The learner will be able to adjust involvement in a group to encourage equal participation.
Strand Source Activities
Group Communication PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Pronunciation: Pronounce Clearly
The learner will be able to pronounce words clearly.
Strand Source Activities
Pronunciation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H Classroom
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Paraphrasing: Information
The learner will be able to paraphrase information.
Strand Source Activities
Paraphrasing/Restating PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Discussion: Information
The learner will be able to provide information in the context of a discussion.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Discussion: Role/Small Group
The learner will be able to participate in his/her assigned role during a small group discussion.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Discussion: Focus
The learner will be able to actively participate in large group discussions focusing on a topic or theme.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Discussion: Summarize
The learner will be able to summarize what he/she has learned from a discussion.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Vocal Characteristic: Adjust Stress
The learner will be able to adjust stress on words for emphasis.
Strand Source Activities
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C Classroom
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Vocal Characteristic: Meter
The learner will be able to use appropriate meter when speaking.
Strand Source Activities
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H Classroom
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Vocal Characteristic: Inflection/Varied
The learner will be able to use varied inflections to communicate with others.
Strand Source Activities
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C Classroom
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Vocal Characteristic: Flow
The learner will be able to speak with appropriate flow of words.
Strand Source Activities
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H Classroom
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Sentence Structure: Variety/Use
The learner will be able to use a variety of sentences (simple, compound, complex) when speaking.
Strand Source Activities
Sentence Structure PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; C Classroom
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Formal: Speaking Skills/Appropriate
The learner will be able to use speaking skills appropriate to formal speaking situations.
Strand Source Activities
Communication: Formal PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; C Classroom
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Debate: Organize/Informal
The learner will be able to organize an informal debate.
Strand Source Activities
Debate: Preparation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Debate: Prepare
The learner will be able to prepare for a debate on a specific topic.
Strand Source Activities
Debate: Preparation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Debate: Informal
The learner will be able to participate in informal debates.
Strand Source Activities
Debate: Participation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Evaluator: Discussion/Others
The learner will be able to use established criteria to evaluate others during a discussion.
Strand Source Activities
Evaluator PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Questions: Ask Relevant
The learner will be able to ask relevant questions.
Strand Source Activities
Questions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Questions: Clarify
The learner will be able to ask questions to clarify his/her understanding.
Strand Source Activities
Questions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Audience: Adjust Pace
The learner will be able to adjust speaking pace according to audience.
Strand Source Activities
Audience PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C Classroom
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Practices: Read Aloud
The learner will be able to read familiar materials aloud accurately.
Strand Source Activities
Communication Practices PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H Classroom
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Oral Interpretation: Audience
The learner will be able to deliver oral readings to a variety of audiences.
Strand Source Activities
Oral Composition/Interpretation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Rhythm: Incorporate
The learner will be able to incorporate rhythm into his/her speaking.
Strand Source Activities
Rhythm/Rhyme PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H Classroom
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Group: Include Participants
The learner will be able to include all participants of a group in a presentation.
Strand Source Activities
Presentation: Group PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Group: Participate/Small Group
The learner will be able to participate in small group presentations.
Strand Source Activities
Presentation: Group PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Group: Participate/Large Group
The learner will be able to participate in large group presentations.
Strand Source Activities
Presentation: Group PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Interview: Formal/Participate
The learner will be able to participate in a formal interview.
Strand Source Activities
Interview PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Discussion: Participate
The learner will be able to participate in group discussions.
Strand Source Activities
Group Communication: Discussion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D Classroom
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Questions: Informational Interview
The learner will be able to conduct an informational interview.
Strand Source Activities
Interview: Questions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E Classroom
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Volume: Varied/Use
The learner will be able to use varied speech volumes to communicate with others.
Strand Source Activities
Vocal Characteristic: Volume PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C Classroom
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Study and Research Skills

Sources: Cross Reference/Collect
The learner will be able to cross reference sources while collecting information.
Strand Source Activities
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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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 Activities
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.18, #1.8.11.; C Classroom
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Reference Form: Assigned/Independent
The learner will be able to locate texts, media, and traditional resources for assigned and independent purposes.
Strand Source Activities
Reference Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; A Classroom
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Research Skills: Topic/Self-Selected
The learner will be able to develop a self-selected topic using research skills.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; A Classroom
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Process: Information/Written
The learner will be able to gather, record, and organize information for written reports.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills: Processes PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B Classroom
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Dictionary: Use
The learner will be able to use a dictionary to locate information.
Strand Source Activities
Dictionary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11, E Classroom
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Sources: Identify
The learner will be able to identify appropriate sources of information.
Strand Source Activities
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A Classroom
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Sources: Select
The learner will be able to select appropriate reference source.
Strand Source Activities
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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Sources: Locate
The learner will be able to locate appropriate sources of information.
Strand Source Activities
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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Book Parts: Appendices
The learner will be able to select and use an appendix as a reference source.
Strand Source Activities
Book Parts PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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Index: Use
The learner will be able to use an index to locate specific information.
Strand Source Activities
Index PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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Table of Contents: Choose
The learner will be able to select and use the table of contents as a reference source.
Strand Source Activities
Table of Contents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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Notes: Organize/Sources
The learner will be able to organize notes taken from a variety of sources.
Strand Source Activities
Notes: Taking/Organizing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C Classroom
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Print Style: Illustrations
The learner will be able to use illustrations to enhance writing.
Strand Source Activities
Print Style PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11.; A Classroom
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Print Styles: Graphics
The learner will be able to add graphics to enhance written text.
Strand Source Activities
Print Style PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B Classroom
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Reference Form: Choose/Electronic
The learner will be able to choose appropriate electronic media as a resource.
Strand Source Activities
Reference Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B Classroom
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Research Project: Anticipate/Problems
The learner will be able to anticipate readers' problems.
Strand Source Activities
Research Project PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.18, #1.8.11.; C Classroom
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Research Project: Format/Audience
The learner will be able to choose formatting techniques appropriate in aiding audience understanding.
Strand Source Activities
Research Project PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.18, #1.8.11.; C Classroom
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Research Skills: Key Words
The learner will be able to use key words to locate information.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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Research Skills: Appropriate Strategies
The learner will be able to use appropriate research strategies to locate information.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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Research Skills: Traditional/Search
The learner will be able to use traditional search methods.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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Research Skills: Search Strategies
The learner will be able to use search strategies to locate electronic information.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to organize central ideas gained through research.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C Classroom
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Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to present the central ideas gained through research.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C Classroom
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Research Skills: Validity/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information for validity.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B Classroom
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Research Skills: Reliability/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information for reliability.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B Classroom
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Document: Understand/Variety
The learner will be able to understand a variety of documents.
Strand Source Activities
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A Classroom
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Document: Analyze/Position
The learner will be able to analyze the positions in a public document.
Strand Source Activities
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G Classroom
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Document: Analyze/Argument
The learner will be able to analyze the arguments in a public document.
Strand Source Activities
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G Classroom
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Document: Analyze/Evidence
The learner will be able to analyze the evidence in a public document.
Strand Source Activities
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G Classroom
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Document: Validity/Assess
The learner will be able to assess the validity of the context of a document.
Strand Source Activities
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G Classroom
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Document: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret a public document.
Strand Source Activities
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G Classroom
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Document: Critique/Recognize Strategies
The learner will be able to critique various documents to recognize common strategies.
Strand Source Activities
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G Classroom
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Primary/Secondary: Gather/Organize
The learner will be able to gather and organize information using primary and secondary sources.
Strand Source Activities
Reference: Primary/Secondary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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Primary/Secondary: Select
The learner will be able to select information from appropriately complex primary and secondary sources.
Strand Source Activities
Reference: Primary/Secondary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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Primary/Secondary: Informative/Write
The learner will be able to use primary and secondary sources to write an informative paper.
Strand Source Activities
Reference: Primary/Secondary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B Classroom
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Evaluate: Quality
The learner will be able to evaluate the quality of a source.
Strand Source Activities
Reference: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B, p. 6, #1.2.11, B Classroom
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Evaluate: Importance
The learner will be able to evaluate the importance of a source.
Strand Source Activities
Reference: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B Classroom
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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 Activities
Vocabulary: Reading PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C Classroom
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Base Word: Root/Decode
The learner will be able to use root words to decode new words.
Strand Source Activities
Base/Root Word PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C Classroom
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Base Words: Word Meaning
The learner will be able to use base words to determine word meaning.
Strand Source Activities
Base/Root Word PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C Classroom
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Word Relationships: Expand
The learner will be able to use knowledge of word relationships to expand his/her vocabulary.
Strand Source Activities
Word Relationships PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11, E Classroom
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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 Activities
Context PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C Classroom
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Strategies: Key Words/Curriculum
The learner will be able to use key words across the curriculum.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; F Classroom
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Unfamiliar Words: Monitor Text
The learner will be able to monitor text for unfamiliar vocabulary words.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary Strategies: Unfamiliar Words PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B Classroom
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Strategies: Define/Unknown
The learner will be able to define unknown words.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary Strategies: Unfamiliar Words PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B Classroom
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Speaking: Newly Learned Words/Apply
The learner will be able to use speaking experiences to practice applying newly learned vocabulary words.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary: Speaking PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C Classroom
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Writing: Newly Learned Words/Apply
The learner will be able to use writing experiences to practice applying newly learned vocabulary words.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary: Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C Classroom
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Appropriate: Key Word/Use
The learner will be able to use key words appropriately .
Strand Source Activities
Word Choice: Appropriate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; F Classroom
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Writing

Drafting: Comprehensive Content
The learner will be able to exhibit comprehensive content in his/her writing.
Strand Source Activities
Drafting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B Classroom
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Focus: Sharpen
The learner will be able to sharpen the focus of a written work.
Strand Source Activities
Clarity/Focus PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; A Classroom
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Introduction: Effective
The learner will be able to write an effective introduction.
Strand Source Activities
Introduction/Conclusion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C Classroom
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Conclusion: Effective
The learner will be able to write an effective conclusion.
Strand Source Activities
Introduction/Conclusion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C Classroom
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Prewriting: Topic/Appropriateness
The learner will be able to identify a topic that is appropriate for a specific purpose and audience.
Strand Source Activities
Prewriting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; A Classroom
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Organization: Controlled
The learner will be able to write with controlled organization.
Strand Source Activities
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C Classroom
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Organization: Order of Importance
The learner will be able to order ideas, details, and events in order of importance when appropriate.
Strand Source Activities
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A Classroom
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Organization: Audience
The learner will be able to choose an organizational format which suits a given audience.
Strand Source Activities
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B Classroom
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Organization: Purpose
The learner will be able to choose an organizational format which suits a given writing purpose.
Strand Source Activities
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B Classroom
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Organization
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of organizational skills and strategies while writing.
Strand Source Activities
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11.; A Classroom
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Poetry: Original
The learner will be able to write original poetry.
Strand Source Activities
Poetry PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11.; A Classroom
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Evaluating Writing: Decide/Appropriate
The learner will be able to evaluate writing to decide if the content is appropriate.
Strand Source Activities
Evaluating Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B Classroom
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Evaluating: Cause/Effect
The learner will be able to write an evaluation of cause and effect in nonfiction works.
Strand Source Activities
Evaluating Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B