Language Arts/English: English 9
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Language Arts/English
English 9
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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 literary types, genres, and traditions of the English language.
Other Standards for Language Arts/English, English 9 :
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standard 3

READ AND ANALYZE A VARIETY OF LITERATURE

  benchmark 3.a Identify Format, Text Structure, and Main Idea
    indicator 3.a.1 Identify, analyze author's presentation of literary content
    indicator 3.a.2 Identify, characterize lit by genres, themes, literary elements
    indicator 3.a.3 Read & discuss literature of various genres, cultures and forms
  benchmark 3.b Identify the Characteristics That Distinguish Literary Forms
    indicator 3.b.1 Identify differing characteristics that distinguish literary forms
    indicator 3.b.2 Identify, characterize lit by genres, themes, literary elements
  benchmark 3.c Use Literary Terms in Describing and Analyzing Sections
    indicator 3.c.1 Identify types of figurative language, including images and sounds
  benchmark 3.d Explain the Relationships Between & Among Elements of Literature
    indicator 3.d.1 Explain the relationships between and among the elements of lit
    indicator 3.d.2 Analyze techniques used by authors to convey info about characters
    indicator 3.d.3 Analyze character types
  benchmark 3.e Explain the Relationship Between the Author's Style & Literary Effect
    indicator 3.e.1 Identify, analyze author's use of diction to convey ideas & content
  benchmark 3.f Describe Use of Images & Sounds to Elicit the Reader's Emotions
    indicator 3.f.1 Describe use of images & sounds to elicit the reader's emotions
    indicator 3.f.2 Use reading, oral interpretations to increase understanding of lit
  benchmark 3.g Explain the Influence of Historical Context on Aspects of Written Work
    indicator 3.g.1 Explain the influence of historical context on aspects of written work
    indicator 3.g.2 Relate themes of literature to their historical context
    indicator 3.g.3 Interpret, analyze lit as expression of the universal experience
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