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 :
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standard 4

READ & ANALYZE INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS & NONFICTION MATERIALS

  benchmark 4.a Identify Position/Argument to be Confirmed, Disproved, or Modified
    indicator 4.a.1 Identify a position/argument in an informational text
    indicator 4.a.2 Choose selections which reflect personal and critical standards
  benchmark 4.b Evaluate Clarity and Accuracy of Information
    indicator 4.b.1 Evaluate clarity/accuracy of info found in informational texts
    indicator 4.b.2 Explore information using print and non-print sources
    indicator 4.b.3 Work in collaborative groups to analyze and clarify information
    indicator 4.b.4 Use a variety of primary and secondary sources
    indicator 4.b.5 Synthesize information and evaluate its accuracy
  benchmark 4.c Synthesize Info from Sources & Apply in Written, Oral Presentations
    indicator 4.c.1 Apply information gained from sources to complete an assigned task
    indicator 4.c.2 Plan & implement strategies to organize ideas from variety of sources
    indicator 4.c.3 Plan & use available technology to organize and present materials
  benchmark 4.d Identify Questions Not Answered by a Selected Text
    indicator 4.d.1 Identify information not answered by a selected text
    indicator 4.d.2 Use writing to learn by keeping logs and notes
    indicator 4.d.3 Use available technology to access information
    indicator 4.d.4 Explore information using print and non-print sources
    indicator 4.d.5 Work in collaborative groups to analyze and clarify information
    indicator 4.d.6 Use a variety of primary and secondary sources
  benchmark 4.e Extend General & Specialized Vocab Through Speaking, Reading, Writing
    indicator 4.e.1 Increase general and specialized vocabulary
    indicator 4.e.2 Use knowledge of root words, synonyms, antonyms, affixes, etc.
  benchmark 4.f Read & Follow Instructions to Complete an Assigned Project or Task
    indicator 4.f.1 Use before-, during-, and after-reading strategies
    indicator 4.f.2 Use knowledge of root words, synonyms, antonyms, affixes, etc.
    indicator 4.f.3 Use context and form of a text to aid reading comprehension
    indicator 4.f.4 Use various reading strategies to aid comprehension
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