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 6

DEVELOP NARRATIVE, EXPOSITORY, AND INFORMATIONAL WRITINGS

  benchmark 6.a Generate, Gather, and Organize Ideas for Writing
    indicator 6.a.1 Plan/develop writing to show understanding of three scoring domains
    indicator 6.a.2 Independently plan and implement strategies to help their writing
  benchmark 6.b Plan, Organize Writing to Address a Specific Audience and Purpose
    indicator 6.b.1 Use prewriting strategies and organize their writing
    indicator 6.b.2 Use mapping, outlining, notetaking, logging, etc. as they write
  benchmark 6.c Communicate Clearly the Purpose of the Writing
    indicator 6.c.1 Communicate the purpose of their writing
    indicator 6.c.2 Share plans and strategies for writing
    indicator 6.c.3 Examine their understanding of purpose for writing
  benchmark 6.d Write Clear, Varied Sentences
    indicator 6.d.1 Write clear, varied sentences
    indicator 6.d.2 Apply appropriate language structures to written forms
    indicator 6.d.3 Apply grammatical concepts to writing
  benchmark 6.e Use Specific Vocabulary and Information
    indicator 6.e.1 Use specific vocabulary and information
    indicator 6.e.2 Choose vocabulary suitable to the context of writing
  benchmark 6.f Arrange Paragraphs into a Logical Progression
    indicator 6.f.1 Arrange paragraphs into a logical progression
    indicator 6.f.2 Apply appropriate language structures to written forms
  benchmark 6.g Revise Writing for Clarity
    indicator 6.g.1 Revise their writing for clarity
    indicator 6.g.2 Discuss writing in collaborative groups to gain feedback for revision
    indicator 6.g.3 Use group feedback to revise and improve writing
    indicator 6.g.4 Use suggestions of others to improve their writing
  benchmark 6.h Proofread, Prepare Final Product for Intended Audience & Purpose
    indicator 6.h.1 Proofread materials for intended audience and purpose
    indicator 6.h.2 Edit and proofread finished products for clarity, etc.

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