Language Arts/English: English 9
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Language Arts/English
English 9

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 literary types, genres, and traditions of the English language.
Other Standards for Language Arts/English, English 9 :
standard 1

PLAN, PRESENT, CRITIQUE DRAMATIC READINGS OF LIT SELECTIONS

  benchmark 1.a Choose a Literary Form (Poem, Monologue, Etc.) for Presentation
    indicator 1.a.1 Choose and participate in scenes, dramatic readings, and performances
    indicator 1.a.2 Choose appropriate language for purpose, form, and audience
    indicator 1.a.3 Develop speaking strategies for various language contexts
    indicator 1.a.4 Independently plan and implement strategies to help their speaking
    indicator 1.a.5 Develop speaking, listening skills through collaboration, discussions
    indicator 1.a.6 Use reading aloud/oral interpretation to increase understanding of lit
    indicator 1.a.7 Listen to others read or perform to increase understanding of lit
    indicator 1.a.8 Use suggestions from others to improve writing and speaking
  benchmark 1.b Adapt Presentation Techniques to Fit Literary Form
    indicator 1.b.1 Adapt presentation techniques to fit literary form
    indicator 1.b.2 Develop speaking strategies for various language contexts
    indicator 1.b.3 Apply appropriate language structures to oral forms
    indicator 1.b.4 Make appropriate language choices based on desired audience responses
    indicator 1.b.5 Develop speaking, listening skills through collaboration, discussions
    indicator 1.b.6 Choose reading selections which reflect personal & critical standards
    indicator 1.b.7 Select appropriate forms to match topic, purpose, and audience
    indicator 1.b.8 Evaluate a media production as a piece of literature
    indicator 1.b.9 Analyze characteristics & effects of a variety of media productions
  benchmark 1.c Use Verbal and Nonverbal Techniques for Presentation
    indicator 1.c.1 Use verbal and nonverbal techniques
    indicator 1.c.2 Develop speaking strategies for various language contexts
    indicator 1.c.3 Choose vocabulary suitable to the context of speaking
    indicator 1.c.4 Make appropriate language choices based on desired response
    indicator 1.c.5 Use written or oral supporting points to document ideas
    indicator 1.c.6 Critique presentations in relation to purpose, audience, form
    indicator 1.c.7 Examine how authors & speakers affect their audiences
    indicator 1.c.8 Recognize unique characteristics of literary forms & presentations
  benchmark 1.d Evaluate Impact of Presentation
    indicator 1.d.1 Analyze/critique the effectiveness of speaker's voice, gestures, etc.
    indicator 1.d.2 Analyze/critique relationship among purpose, etc. of presentations
    indicator 1.d.3 Evaluate the impact of presentations
    indicator 1.d.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of verbal and nonverbal techniques
    indicator 1.d.5 Discuss speaking in collaborative groups to gain feedback for revision
    indicator 1.d.6 Use group feedback to revise and improve speaking
    indicator 1.d.7 Revise speaking to accommodate purpose, form, and audience
    indicator 1.d.8 Edit & proofread finished products for clarity
    indicator 1.d.9 Observe, evaluate, and critique oral presentations
    indicator 1.d.10 Assess their understanding through discussion
    indicator 1.d.11 Use suggestions of others to improve their speaking
    indicator 1.d.12 Participate in group process as resources for each other

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