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 2

MAKE PLANNED ORAL PRESENTATIONS

  benchmark 2.a Include Definitions to Increase Clarity
    indicator 2.a.1 Include definitions to increase clarity of their oral presentations
    indicator 2.a.2 Use knowledge of root words, synonyms, etc. to extend understanding
  benchmark 2.b Use Relevant Details to Support Main Ideas
    indicator 2.b.1 Include details to support the main ideas of their oral presentations
    indicator 2.b.2 Choose appropriate language for purpose, form, and audience
    indicator 2.b.3 Develop speaking strategies for various language contexts
    indicator 2.b.4 Use oral supporting points to document ideas
  benchmark 2.c Illustrate Main Ideas Through Anecdotes and Examples
    indicator 2.c.1 Support main ideas of oral presentations through examples
    indicator 2.c.2 Choose appropriate language for purpose, form, and audience
    indicator 2.c.3 Develop speaking strategies for various language contexts
    indicator 2.c.4 Apply appropriate language structures to oral forms
  benchmark 2.d Cite Information Sources
    indicator 2.d.1 Give credit to sources by citing titles, authors, etc.
    indicator 2.d.2 Cite primary & secondary sources accurately & ethically
  benchmark 2.e Make Impromptu Responses to Questions About Presentations
    indicator 2.e.1 Respond to questions about their oral presentations
    indicator 2.e.2 Choose appropriate language for purpose, form, and audience
    indicator 2.e.3 Develop speaking strategies for various language contexts
    indicator 2.e.4 Apply appropriate language structures to oral forms
    indicator 2.e.5 Integrate written & spoken language processes in presentations
  benchmark 2.f Use Language Appropriate to Topic, Audience, and Purpose
    indicator 2.f.1 Use grammar & vocab appropriate for situation, audience, topic, etc.
    indicator 2.f.2 Choose appropriate language for purpose, form, and audience
    indicator 2.f.3 Apply grammatical concepts to speaking and writing

Other Standards for Language Arts/English, English 9 :