LA 12.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text.
LA 12.1.1 Knowledge of Print: Concept mastered at a previous grade level
LA 12.1.2 Phonological Awareness: Concept mastered at a previous grade level
LA 12.1.3 Word Analysis: Concept mastered at a previous grade level
LA 12.1.4 Fluency: Students will read a variety of grade level texts fluently with accuracy, appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression.
LA 12.1.4.a Independently incorporate elements of pitch, loudness, tempo, and rhythm to interpret text in a variety of situations
LA 12.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style
LA 12.1.4.c Recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups (e.g., change genre of text to perform orally)
LA 12.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary.
LA 12.1.5.a Determine meaning of words through structural analysis, using knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots, prefixes, and suffixes to understand complex words
LA 12.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations.
LA 12.1.5.c Independently apply appropriate strategy to determine meaning of unknown words in text
LA 12.1.5.d Use semantic relationships to evaluate, defend, and make judgments (e.g., connotation, denotation)
LA 12.1.5.e Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials
LA 12.1.6 Comprehension:
Students will extract and construct
meaning using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring
comprehension while reading grade level text.
LA 12.1.6.a Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author's purpose perspective, and information from additional sources
LA 12.1.6.b Analyze and evaluate narrative text (see link)
LA 12.1.6.c Analyze the function and critique the effects of the author‘s use of stylistic and literary devices (see link)
LA 12.1.6.d Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text
LA 12.1.6.e Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text (e.g., sequence, description, cause and effect, compare/contrast, fact/opinion, proposition/support, concept definition, question/answer) [11th grade assessment]
LA 12.1.6.f Analyze and evaluate information from text features
LA 12.1.6.g Make and explain inferences based on the characteristics of narrative and informational genres and provide evidence from the text to support understanding
LA 12.1.6.h Critique the effects of historical, cultural, political, and biographical influences in a variety of genres
LA 12.1.6.i Use narrative and informational text to develop a national and global multi-cultural perspective
LA 12.1.6.j Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating prior knowledge, information from the text and additional sources, to support answers
LA 12.1.6.k Select a text for a particular purpose (e.g., understand a specific viewpoint, enjoy, solve problems, form an opinion, discover models for own writing, predict outcomes, accomplish a task)
LA 12.1.6.l Build and activate prior knowledge in order to clarify text, deepen understanding, and make connections while reading
LA 12.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct
LA 12.1.6.n Make complex inferences or predictions by synthesizing information while previewing and reading text
LA 12.1.6.o Respond to text verbally (e.g., lead-ins), in writing (e.g., journal), or artistically (e.g., illustrate scene)
LA 12.2 Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate.
LA 12.2.1 Writing Process: Students will apply the writing process to plan, draft, revise, edit and publish writing using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other standard conventions appropriate for grade level.
LA 12.2.1.a Select and use appropriate prewriting tools to generate and organize information, guide writing, answer questions, and synthesize information (e.g., 5 w's, brainstorm, cluster)
LA 12.2.1.b Generate a draft by:
-Constructing clearly worded and effectively placed thesis statements that convey a clear perspective on the subject
-Structuring ideas and arguments in an effective and sustained way, following an organizational pattern appropriate to the purpose and intended audience
-Applying standard rules of sentence formation, including parallel structure and subordination
LA 12.2.1.c Revise to improve writing (e.g., quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, word choice, voice)
LA 12.2.1.d Provide oral, written and/or electronic feedback to other writers; utilize others’ feedback to improve own writing (e.g., peer review)
LA 12.2.1.e Edit writing for format and conventions (see link to grammar, mechanics, vocational)
LA 12.2.1.f Publish a legible document that applies formatting techniques to contribute to the readability and impact of the document (e.g., fonts, spacing, highlighting, images, style conventions, manuscript requirements)
LA 12.2.2 Writing Genres: Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences in multiple genres.
LA 12.2.2.a Write in a variety of genres, considering purpose, audience, medium, and available technology
LA 12.2.2.b Write considering typical characteristics of the selected genre (see link to Writing skills)
LA 12.2.2.c Select and apply an organizational structure appropriate to the task
LA 12.2.2.d Analyze models and examples (own and others’) of various genres in order to create a similar piece
LA 12.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate. (see link to Speaking/Listening; speech class curriculum)
LA 12.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations.
LA 12.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting
LA 12.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations
LA 12.3.1.c Utilize available media to enhance communication
LA 12.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations.
LA 12.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed to summarize and evaluate information given in multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group)
LA 12.3.2.b Listen and respond to messages by expressing a point of view on the topic using questions, challenges, or affirmations
LA 12.3.2.c Listen to and evaluate the clarity, quality and effectiveness of important points, arguments, and evidence being communicated
LA 12.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills.
LA 12.3.3.a Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats
LA 12.3.3.b Solicit and respect diverse perspectives while searching for information, collaborating, and participating as a member of the community (e.g., sensitivity to the use of words)
LA 12.4 Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information.
LA 12.4.1 Multiple Literacies: Students will research, synthesize, evaluate and communicate information in a variety of media and formats (textual, visual, and digital).
LA 12.4.1.a Select and use multiple resources to answer questions and defend conclusions using valid information (e.g., print, subscription databases, web resources)
LA 12.4.1.b Demonstrate ethical and legal use of information by citing sources using prescribed formats and tools (e.g., online citation assistance, publication guidelines)
LA 12.4.1.c Practice safe and ethical behaviors when communicating and interacting with others (e.g., safe information to share on-line, appropriate language use, utilize appropriate sites and materials, respect diverse perspectives)
LA 12.4.1.d Engage in activities with learners from a variety of cultures through electronic means (e.g., podcasts, video chats, distance learning)
LA 12.4.1.e While reading, listening, and viewing, evaluate the message for bias, commercialism and hidden agendas (e.g., product placement, television ad, radio ad, movie, body image, sexism)
LA 12.4.1.f Gather and share information and opinions as a result of communication with others (e.g., video/audio chat, interview, podcast, multi-media presentations)
LA 12.4.1.g Use social networks and information tools to gather and share information (e.g., social bookmarking, online collaborative tools, web page/blog)