STD #

The student will be able to:

Gr.6

Gr.7

Gr. 8

2201

*use agreed-upon rules for informal and formal discussions in small and large groups.

C

C

C

2201

apply understanding of agreed-upon rules and individual roles in a variety of discussion formats.

C

C

C

2202

*pose questions, listen to the ideas of others and contribute their own information or ideas in group discussions and interviews in order to acquire new knowledge

C

C

C

2202

gather relevant information for a research project or composition through interview techniques.

I

R

C

2203

* make oral presentations that demonstrate appropriate consideration of audience, purpose, and the information to be conveyed.

R

C

C

2203

present similar content for various purposes and to different audiences (peers, parents, younger students), showing appropriate changes in delivery (gestures, vocabulary, pace, visuals).

R

C

C

2204

*acquire and use correctly an advanced reading vocabulary of English words, identifying meanings through an understanding of word relationships

C

C

C

2204

identify and use correctly in all content areas words related as synonyms or shades of meaning, antonyms, homographs, and words related through word parts and word origins.

I

R

C

2204

comprehend the meanings of grade level vocabulary words in isolation.

C

C

C

2204

comprehend and use words in context.

C

C

C

2204

Recognize and use prefixes, suffixes, and roots to determine a word's definition when appropriate.

R

C

C

2204

use a dictionary, thesaurus, and multimedia resources as reference guides.

R

C

C

2204

distinguish between formal and informal language.

R

R

C

2205

*Identify, describe, and apply knowledge of the structure of the English language and standard English conventions for sentence structure, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.

R

R

C

2205

identify all parts of speech, types of sentences, mechanics , usage, and sentence structure.

I

R

C

2205

identify the various kinds of nouns: concrete, abstract, common, proper, and collective.

R

C

C

2205

identify adjectives, proper adjectives, and the articles, a, an, and the.

R

C

C

2205

identify the types of pronouns as, possessive, personal, demonstrative, reflexive, interrogative and indefinite pronouns and make them agree with their antecedents.

I

R

C

2205

use pronouns in correct case.

I

R

C

2205

recognize the various types of verbs: action, state of being, linking, helping/auxiliary, and verb phrases.

R

R

C

2205

form tenses for regular and irregular verbs.

R

R

C

2205

identify and differentiate adverbs as modifiers of verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs with "ly" as only a possible ending.

I

R

C

2205

identify common prepositions and recognize a prepositional phrase in context and in isolation.

I

R

C

2205

recognize the object in a prepositional phrase

I

R

C

2205

identify a conjunction.

R

R

C

2205

identify a interjection.

I

R

C

2205

identify the subject and predicate in a sentence.

X

I

C

2205

recognize a compound subject and a compound predicate.

X

I

C

2205

demonstrate subject/verb agreement in context and in isolation.

R

R

C

2205

identify direct and indirect objects in a sentence.

X

I

C

2205

recognize sentence fragments and run-on sentences.

R

C

C

2205

recognize and construct sentences for each of the four sentence types: demonstrative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.

X

C

C

2205

identify and construct compound and complex sentences.

R

R

C

2205

demonstrate correct capitalization in their writing.

R

C

C

2205

demonstrate the correct use of end marks.

C

C

C

2205

demonstrate the correct use of commas.

R

R

C

2205

demonstrate the use of apostrophes including possessive forms.

R

R

C

2205

demonstrate the correct use of quotation marks.

R

R

C

2205

demonstrate the correct use of semicolons and colons.

X

I

C

2206

*describe and analyze how oral dialects differ from each other in English, how they differ from written standard English, and what role standard American English plays in informal and formal communication.

I

R

C

2206

analyze how dialects associated with informal and formal speaking contexts are reflected in slang, jargon, and language styles of different groups and individuals.

I

R

C

2206

identify and apply examples of dialect and jargon

I

R

C

2206

distinguish between formal and informal language.

R

R

C

2207

*describe and analyze how the English language has developed and been influenced by other languages

I

R

C

2207

describe the origins and meanings of common, learned, and foreign words used frequently in written language.

R

R

C

2208

*decode accurately and understand new words encountered in their reading materials, drawing on a variety of strategies as needed, and then use these words accurately in speaking and writing.

R

R

C

2208

use their knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, as well as context clues and glossaries, to understand the specialized vocabulary in the content area, and use these words accurately in speaking and writing.

R

R

C

2208

recognize and use prefixes, suffixes, roots, and context clues to determine a word's definition when appropriate.

R

R

C

2208

use a dictionary, thesaurus, and multimedia resources as a reference guide.

R

R

C

2209

*identify the basic facts and essential ideas in what they have read, heard, or viewed.

R

C

C

2209

identify basic facts and ideas in what they have read, heard, or viewed, drawing on such strategies as recalling genre characteristics, setting a purpose, generating essential questions, and clarifying ideas by rereading and discussing.

R

C

C

2209

summarize or paraphrase a passage after reading it.

R

C

C

2209

skim a passage to determine main idea and/or answer a previously stated question.

C

C

C

2209

identify the stated and implied main idea(s).

I

R

C

2209

identify a statement as fact or opinion.

I

R

C

2209

identify cause and effect relationships implied in a passage.

I

R

C

2209

identify the writer's purpose in a passage.

I

R

C

2209

draw an appropriate conclusion/inference implied in a passage.

I

R

C

2210

*demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of different genres.

I

R

C

2210

identify and analyze the characteristics of four major genres --non-fiction, fiction, drama, and poetry -- as forms chosen by an author to accomplish a purpose.

R

R

C

2210

define and recognize stage conventions in drama.

X

X

C

2210

define and recognize the following elements of form: plot, introduction/exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion/resolution.

X

I

C

2210

analyze the characteristics of drama.

I

R

C

2210

analyze the characteristics of a novel.

I

R

C

2210

analyze the characteristics of myths and folk tales

I

R

C

2210

analyze the characteristics of a biography and an autobiography.

I

R

C

2210

analyze the characteristics of the short story.

R

C

C

2211

*identify, analyze , and apply knowledge of theme in literature and provide evidence from the text to support their understanding.

X

I

C

2211

apply knowledge of the concept that theme refers to the main idea and meaning of a selection, whether it is implied or stated directly, and analyze and evaluate similar themes across a variety of selections, distinguishing theme from topic.

X

I

C

2212

*identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the structure and elements of fiction and provide evidence from the text to support their understanding.

I

R

C

2212

locate and analyze elements of plot and characterization and then use an understanding of these elements to compose a short essay on how the qualities of the central characters determine resolution of the conflict.

I

R

C

2212

define and recognize the following elements of plot: introduction/exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion/resolution.

X

I

C

2212

define and recognize setting; time and place.

I

R

C

2212

define and recognize characters (antagonist and protagonist) and their character traits.

X

I

C

2212

define and recognize point of view (Ist and 3rd person).

I

R

C

2212

define and recognize internal and external conflict.

X

I

C

2212

define and recognize an author's use of symbolism.

X

I

C

2213

*identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the structure, elements, and meaning of nonfiction or informational material and provide evidence from the text to support their understanding.

I

R

C

2213

identify a statement as fact or opinion.

I

R

C

2213

identify the writer’s purpose in a passage.

I

R

C

2214

*identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the structure, elements, and theme of poetry and provide evidence from the text to support their understanding.

I

C

X

2214

respond to and analyze the effects of sound in poetry (alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia, and rhyme scheme).

R

C

X

2214

define and recognize various types of poetry

R

C

X

2214

define and recognize similes and metaphors.

R

C

C

2214

define and recognize personification.

I

C

C

2214

define and recognize sound devices such as, alliteration, rhyme, and onomatopoeia.

I

C

C

2214

define and recognize hyperbole

X

C

C

2214

define and recognize stanza.

X

C

X

2214

define and recognize poetic symbolism.

X

C

X

2215

*identify and analyze how an author's choice of words appeals to the senses, creates imagery, suggests mood, and sets tone.

I

R

C

2215

identify sensory imagery when responding to literature, and then choose words for this purpose in their compositions.

R

C

C

2216

*compare and contrast similar myths and narratives from different cultures and geographic regions.

R

C

C

2216

compare variants of complex folk tales and develop theories to account for the presence of similar tales in diverse cultures, even when there is no evidence for direct contact among these cultures.

R

C

C

2217

*interpret the meanings of literary works, non-fiction, films, and media by using different critical lenses and analytical techniques.

I

R

C

2217

analyze how a film or work of literature can be shown to reflect the period, ideas, customs, and outlooks of a people living in a particular time in history.

I

R

C

2218

*plan and present effective dramatic readings, recitation, and performances that demonstrate appropriate consideration of audience and purpose.

I

R

C

2219

*write compositions with a clear focus, logically related ideas to develop it, and adequate supporting detail.

R

R

C

2219

write coherent compositions with clear focus and supporting ideas, drawing on strategies that are most helpful for developing and organizing students' ideas.

R

R

C

2219

discover and narrow an appropriate topic.

R

R

C

2219

recognize audience and purpose for writing.

R

R

C

2219

create an appropriate graphic organizer, such as mind map/web, or outline.

R

R

C

2219

develop an introductory paragraph.

X

I

C

2219

write a three-part thesis statement containing the topic, position, and three to five supporting details.

X

X

C

2219

select and develop a topic sentence.

R

C

C

2219

select pertinent supporting details.

R

R

C

2219

organize details.

R

R

C

2219

use elementary transitional phrases.

X

I

C

2219

write an effective concluding statement.

X

I

C

2219

develop a piece of writing which has a thesis, supporting details, and a conclusion.

X

I

C

2219

write an effective concluding paragraph.

X

I

C

2220

*select and use appropriate genres, modes of reasoning, and speaking styles when writing for different audiences and rhetorical purposes.

I

R

C

2220

select and use appropriate writing genres to achieve different rhetorical purposes.

X

I

C

2220

create effective personal letters

R

C

C

2220

create effective business letters

X

C

C

2220

write an opinion piece.

R

R

C

2220

write a response to literature.

R

R

C

2220

write a narrative based on personal experience.

R

R

C

2220

write persuasively.

X

I

C

2220

write descriptively using emotions and senses.

R

C

C

2221

*improve organization, content, paragraph development, level of detail, style, tone, and word choice in revising their compositions.

R

R

C

2221

revise their writing to improve organization and diction after checking the logic underlying the order of their ideas and the precision of their vocabulary.

I

R

C

2221

demonstrate a willingness to revise the content of their writing.

R

C

C

2221

discuss progress in revision with peers or teacher on an individual basis.

R

C

C

2221

evaluate clarity of writing through silent and oral reading.

R

R

C

2221

discuss, edit, and revise own writing in regard to word choice, diction, and level of details.

I

R

C

22221

examine alternative choices of details, plot sequencing, and endings for writing pieces.

X

R

C

2221

refine each draft in reference to and with emphasis on order, logic, unity, and clarity of meaning.

X

I

C

2221

use dictionary, thesaurus, and multimedia resources as references.

R

C

C

2222

*use their knowledge of standard English conventions for sentence structure, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling to edit their writing.

R

R

C

2222

edit and proofread his work for: spelling, mechanics, usage, and sentence structure.

R

R

C

2223

*use self-generated questions, note taking, summarizing, precis writing, and outlining to enhance learning when reading or writing.

I

R

C

2224

*use open-ended research questions, different sources of information, and appropriate research methods to gather information for their research projects.

I

R

C

2224

formulate open-ended research questions to explore a topic of class interest and devise appropriate ways to document and display the information they gather.

X

I

C

2225

*develop and use rhetorical, logical, and stylistic criteria for assessing final versions of their compositions or research projects before presenting them to varied audiences.

I

R

C

2225

use prescribed criteria from a scoring rubric to evaluate their own and others' compositions, recitations, or performances before presenting them to an audience.

I

R

C

2226

*obtain information by using a variety of media and evaluate the quality of the information obtained.

R

R

C

2226

use a variety of media such as computerized card catalogs, on-line data bases, and electronic almanacs and encyclopedias for research

I

R

C

2226

use the Internet to gather information.

I

R

C

2226

evaluate and analyze film, video, excerpts, and recordings for information.

R

R

C

2227

*explain how techniques used in electronic media modify traditional forms of discourse for different aesthetic and rhetorical purposes.

X

I

C

2227

analyze the effect on the reader's or viewer's emotions of text and image in print journalism, with images, text, and sound in electronic journalism, distinguishing the techniques used in each to achieve these effects.

X

I

C

2228

*design and create coherent media productions with a clear focus, adequate detail, and consideration of audience and purpose.

I

R

C

2228

evaluate when to use different kinds of images (images, music, sound effects, graphics) to create an effective production.

I

R

C

2228

recognize audience.

R

R

C

2228

recognize an appropriate purpose for a media production.

I

R

C

2228

evaluate which form(s) of media is/are most appropriate for a desired outcome.

I

R

C