Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
The student will be able to…
Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.
Independently, apply the writing process to all compositions.
Compose descriptive sentences with age appropriate spelling with attention to word choice.
Create sentences with correct usage of eight parts of speech with teacher emphasis on pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions.
Vary the use of simple, compound, and complex sentences with correct subject verb agreement.
Understand and apply a variety of phrases and clauses to add interest in student writing.
Display the ability to write either a narrative, expository, or persuasive composition with an introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, and conclusion for a specific purpose with increasing independence.
Assess compositions for effective use of main ideas and supporting details.
Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.
Independently, apply the writing process to all compositions.
Analyze paragraphs and compositions for understanding of topic and application of characteristics of a good composition.
Identify purpose and audience and produce appropriate compositions or other pieces of writing.
Select genre of a composition according to purpose and audience.
Explore possible organizational patterns (descriptive, main idea and supporting detail, chronological order, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, problem solution) for a composition.
Investigate different types of elaboration to support purpose and main ideas of a composition (e.g. quotes, examples, anecdotes, facts, statistics, etc.)
Establish and maintain focus, organization, and coherence within and across paragraphs through the use of word choice, transitions, and sentence and paragraph structure.
Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.
Distinguish among more advanced forms of transitions for the purpose of editing and revising compositions
Demonstrate more sophisticated word choices and sentence structures through the process of revision.
Edit a composition for correct usage of words and transitions.
Revise and edit a composition for consistent point of view and success in communicating purpose to audience.
Revise and edit a composition for effective organization.
Independently utilize available technological hardware and software for writing, revising and editing.
Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings, literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.
Consider multiple genres for a composition according to purpose and audience.
Choose appropriate language, details, and format for a specified audience.
Craft more complex multi-paragraph narrative, informative, and persuasive compositions.
Select a variety of creative compositions such as short stories, poems, songs, plays for a specified purpose and audience.
Use a variety of available technologies to design, produce, and present multimedia works for specified audiences.
Listen effectively in formal and informal situations.
The student will be able to…
Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.
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Identify bias and purpose in the speaker and listener.·
Generate clear and concise summaries and paraphrase statements in oral or written form in response to complex spoken messages, such as multi-step directions, lectures, multi-media, presentations, speeches, debates, and discussions .·
Apply the skill of asking probing questions during small group and class discussions, lectures, and presentations to gather and clarify information.Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.
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Observe differences between nonverbal and verbal messages while listening to improve comprehension.·
Differentiate between the speaker’s factual and emotional content based on nonverbal and verbal messages.Monitor understanding of oral instructions and ask questions as needed to carry out instructions.
Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.
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Analyze characteristics of one’s audience and prepare appropriate presentation format.·
Consider language choices in the context of audience, purpose, and message.·
Create notes, outlines, or other graphic organizers to structure and aid in a presentation.·
Create visual aids and or use contemporary technology to enhance presentations.Develop a five-seven minute oral presentation in which preparation is evident and good public speaking skills are displayed.
Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).
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Recognize weaknesses as a public speaker and plan and practice presentations using rehearsal techniques to develop skills such as nonverbal expression, pace, tone, volume, enunciation, etc.·
Consider personal preferences when using notes, outlines, and other graphic organizers as visual cues.·
Review and employ relaxation and rehearsal techniques (e.g., taking deep breaths, recording or video taping presentation) to plan and practice the presentation.·
Recognize, evaluate, and recommend strategies to be used by members of a group/panel presentation.Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.
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Self-monitor use of speaking skills and procedures to contribute meaningfully to group discussions, including respectful, courteous, and on-task behavior, turn taking; relevant responses; appropriate language, volume, tone, and rate.·
Analyze causes of the conflict or conflicts and modify behavior to improve a group's interaction. Continue to apply previously learned conflict resolution strategies.Use the language arts to acquire, assess, and communicate information
The student will be able to…
Identify appropriate resources to solve problems or answer questions through research.
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Use print, online, and multi-media resources to solve problems and answer research questions.·
Locate, organize, and use information from print resources (dictionary, atlas, almanac, encyclopedia, textbook, book, thesaurus, newspaper, phonebook, etc.).·
Refine the use of research concepts such as the Dewey Decimal System, key terms, Boolean search methods, refining the topic, etc.·
Identify criteria for determining credibility for each source identified.Design a project related to contemporary issues (e.g., real-world math, career development, community service) using multiple sources.
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Select a topic from a personal interest or list and formulate questions to direct research.·
Use a variety of sources such as reference books, newspapers, magazines, encyclopedia, interviews, and available technology to collect information relevant to a topic.·
Analyze the information to choose an approach or organizational pattern and arrange information in an orderly manner (e.g., note cards, outlining).Choose and analyze information sources for individual, academic and functional purposes.
Identify, evaluate and cite primary sources.
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Use and cite primary and secondary sources for compositions and presentations.·
Create a bibliography of sources , using MLA style.·
Analyze reasons for using various sources for example purpose and characteristics of source.·
Apply knowledge of plagiarism and other copyright issues to compositions and presentations.Analyze and synthesize researched information to create new meaning through the writing process.
Design and present a poetry project or multi-genre project that is supported by research.