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Saint Odilo Catholic School Language Arts The Standards for the English Language Arts center around three core beliefs: Remedial Reading I In this course students learn foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Course work focuses on language mechanics, grammar, spelling, and skills needed for entrance into high school courses. Students engage in activities which require them to construct meaning from newspapers, periodicals, and resource materials, and to identify, approach, understand, and solve problems in real-world contexts. |
| Genres |
| This unit includes identifying and comparing key characteristics of literary genres. |
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Author Style/Technique: Tone/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate how an author's tone influences the text.
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Author Technique: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of author technique.
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Informational
The learner will be able to read and understand an informational, nonfiction story.
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Author Intention: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the author's purpose in a given work.
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Short Story: Character/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze a character depicted in a short story.
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Short Story: Construct Meaning
The learner will be able to construct meaning from a short story by interpreting details, the title, character motives and feelings, and by predicting outcomes.
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Articles/Newspaper/Construct Meaning
The learner will be able to construct meaning from newspaper articles.
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Articles: News
The learner will be able to read and understand a news article.
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Review: Book
The learner will be able to read and understand a book review.
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Journal Entries
The learner will be able to read and understand a journal entry.
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Technical
The learner will be able to read and understand a brief technical passage.
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Textbook Excerpts: Construct Meaning
The learner will be able to construct meaning from textbook excerpts.
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Point of View: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate how author point of view influences reading materials.
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Comprehend: Differences
The learner will be able to understand the differences of various genres.
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Magazine: Construct Meaning/Articles
The learner will be able to construct meaning from magazine articles.
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| Language Arts Processes |
| This unit includes using reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing processes to make connections among concepts addressed across the curriculum. |
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Language Processes: Across Curriculum
The learner will be able to use reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing processes to make connections among concepts addressed in science, social studies, math, and language arts content areas, and to communicate such connections to others.
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| Language Expressions |
| This unit includes comprehending and applying the rules which govern language expressions and usage. Students studying this unit develop an intuitive sense of language structure, and the ability to make judgments regarding how language expressions relate to the cohesiveness of sentences and passages. |
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Noun: Plural/Possessive/Determine
The learner will be able to determine the correct form of a plural, possessive, or plural possessive noun for a sentence.
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Noun: Identify Correct Form
The learner will be able to identify the correct form of a noun to be used in a given sentence.
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Noun: Forms/Edit
The learner will be able to edit writing for noun forms.
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Verb Tense: Complete/Edit
The learner will be able to complete and/or edit a given sentence with the correct verb tense (including the present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, future perfect, and present perfect progressive).
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Subject-Verb: Agreement
The learner will be able to use correct subject-verb agreement.
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Subject-Verb: Complete/Edit Sentence
The learner will be able to complete and/or edit a given sentence with the correct singular or plural form of the given verb (including present, present progressive, and past progressive).
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Adverb: Choose Word/Phrase
The learner will be able to choose the word or phrase with the correct adverb (including positive, comparative, and superlative forms) that best completes the sentence.
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Pronoun: Case/Edit
The learner will be able to edit written works for correct use of pronouns.
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Sentence Structure: Identify Complete
The learner will be able to identify complete sentences.
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Sentence Structure: Grammar/Effective
The learner will be able to write grammatically correct, effective sentences.
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Sentence Structure: Use
The learner will be able to use correct sentence structure.
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Fragment: Identify
The learner will be able to identify incomplete sentences.
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Run-On: Identify
The learner will be able to identify run-on sentences.
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Sentence Combining
The learner will be able to combine multiple complete sentences into one complete sentence.
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Sentence Combining: Concise/Clarity
The learner will be able to combine two sentences concisely and with clarity of meaning.
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Sentence Combining: Three Sentences
The learner will be able to combine a series of three simple sentences into one correct sentence by adding a phrase or clause, compound predicates, compound subjects, or cumulative adjectives.
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Sentence Combining: Multiple Sentences
The learner will be able to combine a series of sentences by adding a phrase or clause, using conjunctions for smooth transitions, and using compound predicates, subjects, and objects.
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Adjective: Complete Sentence
The learner will be able to choose the word or phrase with the correct adjective (including positive, comparative, and superlative forms) that best completes the sentence.
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Idiom: Define/Interpret
The learner will be able to define and interpret idioms.
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Simile: Use
The learner will be able to show how similes are used in comparisons.
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Metaphor: Use
The learner will be able to show how metaphors are used in comparisons.
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Edit: Context
The learner will be able to edit a series of sentences for errors such as double negatives, verb forms, subject-verb agreement, redundancies, conciseness, and clarity.
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| Language Mechanics |
| This unit includes comprehending and applying the rules which govern punctuation and capitalization. Students studying this unit incorporate knowledge of language mechanics into original writing, and successfully edit passages for language mechanics errors. |
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Punctuation: Apply
The learner will be able to apply fundamental punctuation rules to written works.
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Capitalization: Complete Sentence
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of capitalization rules by identifying the correct capitalization required to complete a given sentence.
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Comma: Edit
The learner will be able to edit sentences for the correct use of commas.
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Comma: Use
The learner will be able to use commas to separate a city and state in an address, follow a greeting in an informal letter, list items, punctuate a direct quote, and in dates.
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Colon/Semicolon: Use
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of a colon and semicolon.
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Colon: Edit
The learner will be able to edit sentences for the correct use of colons.
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Apostrophe/Hyphen: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of apostrophes and hyphens.
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Contraction: Use
The learner will be able to use contractions to construct clear and meaningful sentences.
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Punctuation: Use
The learner will be able to use periods (in abbreviations and at the end of sentences), question marks, exclamation marks, commas (in letter openings/closings, dates, between cities and states, and with direct quotes), and apostrophes (possessives and contractions).
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Punctuation: Proofread
The learner will be able to proofread a series of sentences for punctuation errors.
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Mechanics: Punctuation/Meaning
The learner will be able to understand the connection between sentence punctuation and sentence meaning.
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Semicolon: Use
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of a semicolon.
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Capitalization: Use Correctly
The learner will be able to use capitalization correctly.
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Capitalization: Word/Identify
The learner will be able to determine which word in a given sentence requires capitalization.
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| Listening |
| This unit includes identifying and distinguishing between sounds and patterns in sounds, and constructing meaning from information delivered verbally. |
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Discussion: Group/Respond
The learner will be able to respond to others (in a group discussion) by paraphrasing the comments of others, asking poignant questions, and demonstrating patience while listening.
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Evaluating: Student/Teacher Criteria
The learner will be able to evaluate the oral presentations given by others on the basis of a set of student/teacher developed criteria (cohesive main idea, consistent organization of supporting ideas, and effective speaking style).
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Directions: Follow
The learner will be able to listen to and follow directions.
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Restating: Information
The learner will be able to restate information delivered in an oral presentation.
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Response: Appropriateness
The learner will be able to respond to speakers appropriately.
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Informational Concept: Basic
The learner will be able to understand basic informational concepts.
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| Media |
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Broadcast Journalism: Categories
The learner will be able to categorize types of broadcast news programming (editorials, human interest pieces, local news, national news, international news, weather, traffic, etc.).
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Newspaper: Sections/Classify
The learner will be able to classify sections of the newspaper.
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Advertisement: Classified Ad
The learner will be able to identify the information shown in a given help wanted, for sale, or service advertisement.
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Advertisement: Sale
The learner will be able to find information displayed in a sales advertisement.
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| Reading Operations |
| This unit includes constructing meaning from fiction and non-fiction selections at comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and judgment levels of understanding. Students are able to identify, discuss, and compare both concrete and abstract elements of selections (setting, plot, characterization, genre, historical period, theme, tone, moral message, and psychological and political implications). |
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Propaganda: Analyze
The learner will be able to recognize propaganda, various propaganda forms and strategies, and analyze the motivations behind specific acts of propaganda (in politics, advertising, history).
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Strategies: Interpreting
The learner will be able to apply reading strategies (monitoring own reading, rereading, self-questioning, skimming, responding in writing, summarizing, listing events in sequential order, separating causes/effects and facts/opinions) to interpret literature.
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Comprehension: Display Skills
The learner will be able to display comprehension skills.
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Reading Behaviors: Apply
The learner will be able to apply meaning while reading.
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Response Logs
The learner will be able to maintain a reading response log which includes details from literary selections, and personal (emotional and intellectual) reactions to these details. The entries should demonstrate how the student relates universal themes in literature to daily life, and strategies the student uses to understand characters. The log might also include entries written after a class discussion on a literary selection. Such a log should be referred to by the student as a measure of the student's growth in literary analysis, and for ideas on more formal writing styles and topics for group discussions.
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Response: Visual Images
The learner will be able to create murals, models, and other visual images which represent the synthesis of details and themes from a variety of literary selections.
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Response: Connection/Text
The learner will be able to make connections among reading materials.
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Prior Knowledge: Understand Text
The learner will be able to use prior knowledge to understand texts.
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Written: Connection
The learner will be able to create a written response to reading materials that connects similar themes and ideas found in texts.
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Monitor: Strategies/Develop
The learner will be able to develop strategies for monitoring his/her reading process.
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Analyze: Elements/Connection
The learner will be able to analyze the elements of a story (characters, setting, plot, mood, tone, climax, resolution) and how the elements are connected.
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Cause/Effect: Understanding
The learner will be able to understand the relationship between cause and effect.
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Cause/Effect: Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize and describe the differences between cause and effect.
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Main Idea: Short Passage
The learner will be able to identify the main idea from a short passage.
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Main Idea: Stated
The learner will be able to determine the main idea stated in a passage.
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Draw Conclusion: Reading Material
The learner will be able to draw conclusions about reading materials.
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Predict Outcome: Short Passage
The learner will be able to predict possible outcomes from a short passage.
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Predict Outcome: Information
The learner will be able to make predictions from information in written material.
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Fact/Opinion
The learner will be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.
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Directions: Written
The learner will be able to understand and follow written instructions/directions.
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Directions: Informative
The learner will be able to respond to written instructions in an informational story.
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Directions: Diagram
The learner will be able to draw conclusions about information in a diagram.
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Character: Response/Predict
The learner will be able to predict character response.
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Summary: Strategies
The learner will be able to summarize material while he/she reads.
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Summary: Passage Elements
The learner will be able to read a given passage, and summarize the main ideas, facts, and details of the passage.
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Theme: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the theme of a given reading passage.
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Inference: Information
The learner will be able to make inferences from information in written material.
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Inference: Extend
The learner will be able to extend inference beyond passage information.
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Detail: Identify
The learner will be able to identify details from reading passages.
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Detail: Short Passage
The learner will be able to identify story detail from short passage.
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Story Elements: Character/Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements, such as characters.
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Story Elements: Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements.
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Story Elements: Organizational
The learner will be able to identify the main idea, events, and supporting details of passage.
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Story: Elements/Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements, such as setting, plot, and characters.
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Passage Elements: Contrast
The learner will be able to find contrasts with passage elements.
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Compare: Passage Elements
The learner will be able to make comparisons between passage elements.
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Compare: Reading Material
The learner will be able to make comparisons about reading material.
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Point of View: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the point of view from which a passage was written.
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Strategies: Vocabulary/Using
The learner will be able to use vocabulary to understand what is read.
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Strategies: Knowing
The learner will be able to know of a variety of strategies which aid comprehension.
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Strategies: Extend Information
The learner will be able to extend information beyond passage ideas while reading.
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Strategies: Critical Thinking
The learner will be able to apply critical thinking when reading materials.
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Setting: Identify
The learner will be able to identify story setting.
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Setting: Importance
The learner will be able to identify the importance of setting.
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Setting: Discuss
The learner will be able to discuss setting (time and place) and its effect on characters and story lines.
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Plot: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the plot of a reading passage.
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Plot: Climax
The learner will be able to recognize plot climax in reading selections.
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Critical Thinking: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to critically examine reading materials.
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Support: Examine
The learner will be able to examine the adequacy of support in reading materials.
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Reality/Fantasy
The learner will be able to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
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Sequence: Identify Order
The learner will be able to identify the order of events which occur within a reading selection.
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Generalization: Passage
The learner will be able to make a generalization based on passage elements.
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Questions: Aid Understanding
The learner will be able to generate questions to aid understanding while reading.
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Structure: Increase Understanding
The learner will be able to use text structure to increase understanding of reading materials.
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Assumption: Recognizing
The learner will be able to recognize an assumption implicitly stated in a passage.
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Response: Evaluate/Author
The learner will be able to evaluate the effectiveness and purpose of an author in a written response to reading.
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Feelings: Infer/Short Passage
The learner will be able to infer character feeling from a short passage.
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Trait: Determine
The learner will be able to determine character description.
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Motive: Infer/Short Passage
The learner will be able to infer character motive from a short passage.
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Cues: Construct Meaning
The learner will be able to utilize a variety of cues to construct meaning from a reading selection (illustrations, titles, content).
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Analyze: Literary Device/Reading
The learner will be able to analyze literary devices used in reading materials.
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Written: Literal Questions
The learner will be able to write in response to literal questions from reading materials.
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Written: Understanding
The learner will be able to write in response to reading materials in order to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the text.
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Written: Strategies
The learner will be able to create a written response that demonstrates understanding and use of reading strategies.
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Written: Extend
The learner will be able to create a written response that extends the use of information from documents and/or forms.
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Written: Extend Meaning
The learner will be able to create a written response that extends the meaning of reading materials to other contexts.
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Written: Interpret
The learner will be able to create a written response that interprets information found in documents and/or forms.
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Graphic Feature: Use
The learner will be able to use common graphical features to increase understanding of reading materials.
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| Speaking |
| This unit includes practicing techniques and strategies (voice modulation, body language, ordering of ideas, visual aids, etc.) to convey meaning and to present information and opinions to groups. Students learn to choose appropriate topics, and methods of presenting topics, for specific audiences. |
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Directions: Organized
The learner will be able to give organized, properly sequenced, and cohesive directions orally.
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Evaluator: Criteria/Write
The learner will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the elements to be considered when giving an oral presentation by writing a set of criteria to evaluate other presenters.
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Strategies/Techniques: Oral Presentation
The learner will be able to deliver an oral report, tell a legend, folktale, story, or fable, give a mock news broadcast or a report, participate in an interview, dramatize an event, or read a poem before a group utilizing rich language, speech intonations, timing, gestures, eye contact, voice modulation, and precise pronunciation to emphasize key points and to communicate a message effectively.
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Discussion: Behaviors
The learner will be able to exhibit the following behaviors while involved in a group discussion: take turns, respect the ideas and opinions of others, and face speakers.
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Group: Self Expression
The learner will be able to express ideas and opinions to a peer group.
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Group: Questions/Formulate
The learner will be able to formulate questions which require analytical thinking by group members.
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Directions: Orally Give
The learner will be able to orally give directions.
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| Spelling |
| This unit includes studying language and word structure to discern the correct spelling of words. Students edit passages for correct spelling by making connections between spelling, meaning, and structure. |
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Edit: Contextual
The learner will be able to edit text for misspelled words.
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Strategies
The learner will be able to develop a study method for learning how to spell new words (such as keeping a log of words misspelled frequently).
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Homophones
The learner will be able to review sentences for the appropriate use and correct spelling of homophones.
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Spelling
The learner will be able to choose a word that best completes a sentence and is spelled correctly.
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Prefixes
The learner will be able to correctly spell words that have a prefix.
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Suffix: Spell
The learner will be able to correctly spell words which have a suffix.
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| Study and Research Skills |
| This unit includes developing organization and research skills needed to find appropriate resources, to judge resources as relevant or not relevant to a given topic, to categorize and synthesize information, to take notes in class, and to study for exams. |
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Research Project
The learner will be able to formulate an investigative research project plan which details what will be investigated, when, and how, investigate a given topic using two or more resources, organize and synthesize the information from the sources, and write a paper or prepare a presentation which conveys the information in a cohesive manner.
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Research Skills: Investigating
The learner will be able to investigate topics of interest at the school library.
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Map: Read
The learner will be able to read a map using a key, identifying direction, and locating intersections.
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Map: Grid
The learner will be able to interpret maps by finding and describing the location of specific places on a map using both direct and grid directions and legends.
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Forms: Complete
The learner will be able to follow directions and complete a form, such as an order form.
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Letter Writing: Envelope Format
The learner will be able to correctly place on an envelope the return address, stamp, and the street, city, state, and zip code of the mailing address.
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Outline: Categorize
The learner will be able to organize information in outline form by categorizing items and functions.
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Study Techniques
The learner will be able to develop study techniques to prepare for exams.
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Testing: Formats
The learner will be able to be familiar with various testing formats, such as multiple choice, essay, fill in the blank, and matching.
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Graphical Formats: Summarize
The learner will be able to summarize information presented in graphical form.
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Directions: Written Instructions
The learner will be able to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
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Stimuli: Dual/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information presented in dual stimuli, such as information presented in both text and graphs.
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Public Information: Text
The learner will be able to read and understand text that provides public information.
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Public Information: Synthesize
The learner will be able to synthesize key elements from a public service poster.
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Research Technology: Retrieve
The learner will be able to use computers as ways to retrieve information.
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Reference Form: Understand
The learner will be able to determine which information is found in an atlas, thesaurus, almanac, index, bibliography, dictionary, timetable, and telephone directory.
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Diagrams: Use
The learner will be able to read and utilize information organized in diagram form.
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Table: Comparison
The learner will be able to compare and analyze data displayed in a table.
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Business: Identify/Abbreviations
The learner will be able to identify the correct format and abbreviations in a business letter.
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Business: Include/Address/Date
The learner will be able to include the return address, date, salutation, and closing of a business letter.
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| Vocabulary |
| This unit includes studying and applying knowledge of word structure (bases and affixes) to define unfamiliar words and understand technical or informational content. |
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Analogy
The learner will be able to show comprehension of the English language by working on such application projects as creating analogies for words to demonstrate their multiple layers of meaning.
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Word Choice: Applying
The learner will be able to choose appropriate, vivid, and precise words which suit a given audience, topic, and writing style.
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Analyze: Structural Analysis
The learner will be able to analyze unfamiliar words by breaking down the structure of words (affixes, bases) and reading the context in which the words are presented.
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Prefix: Word Meaning
The learner will be able to identify the meaning of a word containing a prefix.
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Suffix: Word Meaning
The learner will be able to define a word containing a suffix as it is used in a sentence.
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Analogy: Complete
The learner will be able to identify the answer choice that shows a relationship analogous to the one given.
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Synonym: In Context
The learner will be able to determine the synonym of a vocabulary word used in context.
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Antonym: In Context
The learner will be able to determine the antonym of a vocabulary word used in context.
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Sentence Completion
The learner will be able to identify the vocabulary word that best completes a given sentence as read aloud by the teacher.
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Base Words
The learner will be able to identify the base or root of a given vocabulary word.
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Word Structure: Analyze
The learner will be able to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by analyzing word structure (bases, affixes).
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Word Structure: Analyze Language
The learner will be able to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by analyzing language expressions and conventions (including antonyms, synonyms, definitions, explanations, descriptions, examples, etc.).
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Vocabulary: Read/Identify/Understand
The learner will be able to read, identify, and understand grade specific vocabulary words.
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Strategies: Variety
The learner will be able to apply a variety of vocabulary strategies.
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| Writing |
| This unit includes utilizing each stage of the writing process to create original pieces. Students explore a variety of organizational formats and purposes for writing (communicating ideas, opinions, and feelings, clarifying thoughts, and solving problems). |
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Edit: Applying
The learner will be able to understand the editing stage of the writing process, and how to apply editing skills to his/her own written works and to the written works of peers.
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Revise: Conceptualizing
The learner will be able to understand the revising stage of the writing process, and how to approach drafts with specific goals for revisions.
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Drafting: Rewrite
The learner will be able to understand the rewriting stage of the writing process as an opportunity to apply peer and teacher input, to add to the content, to improve the style, and even to begin a new draft (incorporating the input received in previous writing stages as prewriting exercises).
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Drafting
The learner will be able to understand the drafting stage of the writing process and how to write drafts using ideas generated in the prewriting stage.
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Essay: Style and Organization
The learner will be able to write narrative, expository, or persuasive essays which have a stated or implied thesis, exclude irrelevant details, include supporting details, examples, and vivid descriptions, follow a clear organizational pattern, and are eventually edited for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
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Expository: Audience
The learner will be able to write pieces which inform a given audience, and include logically organized and relevant ideas.
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Purposes: Personal Enjoyment
The learner will be able to write on his/her own for pleasure.
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Edit: Language Conventions
The learner will be able to edit written works for language conventions.
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Edit: Adjectives/Adverbs
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of adverbs and adjectives.
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Edit: Language Conventions
The learner will be able to edit written works for subject-verb agreement, pronoun reference, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
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Edit: Language Conventions
The learner will be able to proofread for the use of commas, apostrophes, periods, exclamation marks, question marks, colons, quotation marks, and semi-colons.
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Edit: Language Conventions
The learner will be able to proofread a given passage for punctuation, capitalization, interjections, quotes, endmarks, contractions, and proper nouns.
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Edit: Usage/Mechanics/Focus
The learner will be able to focus on the editing stage of the writing process by editing for sentence structure, punctuation, and figurative language to add power to a written message.
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Writing Behaviors: Daily Writing
The learner will be able to write daily for self growth and per teacher instructions.
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Collection: Compile
The learner will be able to compile a portfolio of writing samples which includes writing from different content areas, reports, short stories, persuasive, and expository pieces, speeches, and poems with drafts from each stage of the writing process. The writing should reflect the writer's growth in such areas as writing strategies, vocabulary, language conventions, and interests throughout a month, semester, or year. The portfolio should also include an explanation of why the pieces were selected, a self-evaluation of progress, and a judgment statement on whether goals set by teacher and/or student were met.
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Presentation: Pieces/Select
The learner will be able to select pieces of writing from the original portfolio for a presentation portfolio which reflect a variety of writing styles in final draft (polished) form. Each piece should be accompanied by a written explanation detailing reasons for the presentation portfolio selections (the basis for selections).
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Word Choice: Overly Used/Substitute
The learner will be able to revise a piece of writing by substituting overly used verbs, nouns, and modifiers for vivid precise ones.
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Conclusion: Use
The learner will be able to use a conclusion in a written work.
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Edit: Proofread
The learner will be able to proofread written works.
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Edit: Resources
The learner will be able to use outside resources, such as a dictionary, to edit written works.
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Organization: Information
The learner will be able to use writing as a way to organize information.
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Publishing: Prepare/Present
The learner will be able to prepare and present written works to be shared with others.
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Response: Journal
The learner will be able to use writing abilities to provide an intellectual and personal response to reading selections in a journal.
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Response: Outside Stimuli
The learner will be able to write a response to either an oral, visual, or written stimulus.
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Technological Tools: Writing Equipment
The learner will be able to use writing equipment, such as a computer or typewriter, with teacher assistance.
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Paragraph: Coherence/Create/Critique
The learner will be able to create and critique paragraphs for theme, sequence, and ideas.
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Story Elements: Beginning/Middle/End
The learner will be able to write a story which contains a beginning, middle and end.
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Strategies: Variety
The learner will be able to utilize a variety of writing strategies.
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Expository: Essay
The learner will be able to write an expository essay.
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Narrative: Short
The learner will be able to write a brief narrative.
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Narrative: Events/Sequence
The learner will be able to write a narrative which describes events in sequential order.
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Sequence: Identify
The learner will be able to identify correct sentence sequence.
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Sequence: Ideas
The learner will be able to order ideas sequentially when writing.
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Sequence: Sentence Variety
The learner will be able to logically order a series of simple, compound, and complex sentences.
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Research Paper: Development
The learner will be able to understand the development of a research paper.
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Purposes: Communication
The learner will be able to write to communicate specific information.
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Descriptive: Object/Idea
The learner will be able to write to describe the qualities of an object or an idea.
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Main Idea/Supporting Details
The learner will be able to write a composition which includes a main idea and supporting details.
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Clarity/Focus: Relevant Information
The learner will be able to include relevant information in his/her writing.
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Edit: Verb Form
The learner will be able to edit written works for correct verb forms.
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Edit: Sentence Structure
The learner will be able to edit for correct sentence structure.
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Edit: Proofreading
The learner will be able to identify the word that is spelled incorrectly in a given sentence.
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Edit: Capitalization
The learner will be able to edit sentences for capitalization errors.
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Edit: Punctuation
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of punctuation.
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Expressive: Feelings
The learner will be able to write to express feelings and emotions.
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Support: Write Text
The learner will be able to write a supported text.
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Transition: Conjunction/Use
The learner will be able to use transitional conjunctions in his/her writing.
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Transition: Phrase/Use
The learner will be able to use transitional phrases in his/her writing.
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Transitions: Use Effective
The learner will be able to use effective transitions (and, but, or) in his/her writing.
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Usage: Edit
The learner will be able to edit written works for usage.
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Topic Sentence: Identify/Best
The learner will be able to select the best topic sentence for a given paragraph.
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Topic Sentence: Add/Develop
The learner will be able to add a topic sentence to a paragraph to introduce and develop the topic in an appropriate and relevant manner.
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Strategies: Understand/Use Sources
The learner will be able to understand how to use information sources as a prewriting strategy.
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Strategies: Outline/Understand
The learner will be able to understand how to use an outline as a prewriting strategy.
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Strategies: Engage/Mapping/Listening
The learner will be able to engage in prewriting strategies such as mapping, listing, and clustering ideas.
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Strategies: Apply/Variety
The learner will be able to apply a variety of prewriting strategies.
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