Language Arts/English: English 11
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Language Arts/English
English 11

Overview 

Standards

  • Standard 1 - Know and apply knowledge of the structure of English, including vocabulary, grammar, and usage.
  • Standard 2 - Know and understand the variety and range of communication forms and strategies in the English language.
  • Standard 3 - Know and apply the techniques of effective communication in writing and speaking.
  • Standard 4 - Do effective research.
  • Standard 5 - Read and understand major literature.
Other Standards for Language Arts/English, English 11 :
standard 1

MAKE INFORMATIVE AND PERSUASIVE PRESENTATIONS

  benchmark 1.a Gather and Organize Evidence to Support a Position
    indicator 1.a.1 Define a position and select evidence to support that position
    indicator 1.a.2 Maintain logs & notes to gather information, solve problems, etc.
    indicator 1.a.3 Use mapping, outlining, note taking, etc. to write & speak effectively
    indicator 1.a.4 Use a variety of learning strategies as they write and discuss
    indicator 1.a.5 Relate their understanding to prior knowledge
    indicator 1.a.6 Plan & implement strategies to organize ideas from different sources
    indicator 1.a.7 Use available technology to access information.
    indicator 1.a.8 Analyze/evaluate written & spoken language to produce presentations
  benchmark 1.b Present Evidence Clearly and Convincingly
    indicator 1.b.1 Develop presentations to defend a position or present information
    indicator 1.b.2 Choose appropriate language for purpose, form, and audience
    indicator 1.b.3 Adapt speaking and writing strategies to various language contexts
    indicator 1.b.4 Write and speak formally and informally to inform and persuade
    indicator 1.b.5 Present in a variety of formats for a variety of audiences
    indicator 1.b.6 Monitor their progress in relation to their purpose for speaking
    indicator 1.b.7 Plan, create and refine oral presentations
    indicator 1.b.8 Use available technology to present information
  benchmark 1.c Support and Defend Ideas in Public Forums
    indicator 1.c.1 Apply persuasive rhetorical devices and techniques
    indicator 1.c.2 Use effective evidence & oral-delivery skills to convince an audience
    indicator 1.c.3 Get feedback on their speaking & use feedback to improve speaking
    indicator 1.c.4 Relate their understanding to prior knowledge
    indicator 1.c.5 Adapt knowledge of characteristics of presentations to speaking
    indicator 1.c.6 Use evidence from text to support opinions, inferences, conclusions
  benchmark 1.d Use Grammatically Correct Language
    indicator 1.d.1 Make oral-language choices based on target audience response
    indicator 1.d.2 Use appropriate vocabulary in the context of speaking
    indicator 1.d.3 Use appropriate language and form to create voice, tone, and style
    indicator 1.d.4 Revise speaking to accommodate purpose, form, and audience
    indicator 1.d.5 Edit & proofread finished products for standard English, diction, etc.
    indicator 1.d.6 Relate their understanding to prior knowledge
    indicator 1.d.7 Use suggestions of others to improve their speaking
    indicator 1.d.8 Participate in the group process as resources for each other
    indicator 1.d.9 Refine speaking skills through collaboration and discussions
    indicator 1.d.10 Refine & revise language usage appropriate in speaking

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