Language Arts/English: English 11
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Language Arts/English
English 11
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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.
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standard 3

ANALYZE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG AMERICAN LIT, HISTORY, CULTURE

  benchmark 3.a Describe Contributions of Different Cultures to American Literature
    indicator 3.a.1 Discuss how literary works often reflect culture & events of the times
    indicator 3.a.2 Participate in discussions about language changes, etc.
    indicator 3.a.3 Read & discuss lit of various time periods, cultures, and forms
    indicator 3.a.4 Relate their understanding to prior knowledge
    indicator 3.a.5 Analyze and evaluate important ideas in American literature
    indicator 3.a.6 Analyze & evaluate ideas in American lit as part of human experience
    indicator 3.a.7 Study impact that language, dialects have had on American literature
  benchmark 3.b Compare & Contrast Development of American Lit in Historical Context
    indicator 3.b.1 Describe & contrast historical periods from which lit pieces derive
    indicator 3.b.2 Describe & contrast lit movements associated with each century
    indicator 3.b.3 Maintain logs & notes to gather information, solve problems, etc.
    indicator 3.b.4 Monitor their progress in relation to their purpose for speaking
    indicator 3.b.5 Relate their understanding to prior knowledge
    indicator 3.b.6 Discuss American literature in terms of historical context
  benchmark 3.c Discuss American Lit as it Reflects Traditional & Contemporary Themes
    indicator 3.c.1 Identify major themes in American literature
    indicator 3.c.2 Differentiate among universal characters in American literature
    indicator 3.c.3 Use a variety of learning strategies as they write and discuss
    indicator 3.c.4 Use questioning to clarify and expand knowledge
    indicator 3.c.5 Relate their understanding to prior knowledge
    indicator 3.c.6 Discuss American literature in terms of genre
    indicator 3.c.7 Analyze American lit as it reflects themes, motifs, and genres
  benchmark 3.d Describe How Context & Language Structure Convey Author's Intent
    indicator 3.d.1 Describe how language & context convey author's intent/viewpoint
    indicator 3.d.2 Describe the language choices and devices that authors use
    indicator 3.d.3 Describe language choices and devices that authors use
    indicator 3.d.4 Participate in discussions about language changes, dialects, etc.
    indicator 3.d.5 Analyze tone, diction, etc. of spoken & written American English
    indicator 3.d.6 Relate their understanding to prior knowledge
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