Language
Arts 9th-12th
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
See chart identifying integrated counseling
curriculum
12.1 Reading
12.1.1 Students
will identify the main idea and supporting details in what they have read.
9th grade
9-R-1.1a Summarize and/or explain the general
meaning of a literary piece and give examples of how it applies to daily life.
9-R-1.1b Identify main ideas and
supporting details.
10th grade
10-R-1.1a Summarize and/or explain the
general meaning of a literary piece and give examples of how it applies to
daily life.
10-R-1.1b Identify main ideas and
supporting details.
11th grade
11-R-1.1a Summarize and/or explain the
general meaning of a literary piece and give examples of how it applies to
daily life.
11-R-1.1b Identify main ideas and
supporting details.
12th grade
12-R-1.1a Summarize and/or explain the
general meaning of a literary piece and give examples of how it applies to
daily life.
12-R-1.1b Identify main ideas and
supporting details.
12.1.2 Students
will locate, evaluate, and use primary and secondary resources for research.
10th grade
10-R-1.2 Access information using
current library technology.
11th grade
11-R-1.2a Access information using
current library technology.
11-R-1.2b Evaluate and then choose the
most reliable sources for research.
12th grade
12-R-1.2 Access information using
current library technology.
12-R-1.2b Evaluate and then choose the
most reliable sources for research.
12.1.3 Students
will identify and use characteristics to classify different types of text. Chart of
Literature
9th grade
9-R-1.3a Identify characteristics of
classical and contemporary literature.
9-R-1.3b Identify characteristics of,
and classify, short stories, novels, drama, and poetry.
10th grade
10-R-1.3a Identify different types of
fiction and nonfiction.
10-R-1.3b Identify the characteristics
of the play form.
10-R-1.3c Identify the characteristics
of poetry.
11th grade
11-R-1.3a Identify different types of
fiction and nonfiction.
11-R-1.3b Identify characteristics of
drama in works read.
11-R-1.3c Identify characteristics of
poetry in works read.
12th grade
12-R-1.3a Compare and contrast
classical and contemporary literature.
12-R-1.3b Identify characteristics of a
variety of literary genre: short story, novel, poetry, and drama as they are
read.
12.1.4 Students
will analyze literature to identify the stated or implied theme. Chart of
Literature
9th grade
9-R-1.4 Identify the ideas the author
uses to create theme.
10th grade
10-R-1.4 Identify the ideas the author
uses to create theme.
11th grade
11-R-1.4 Identify the ideas the author
uses to create theme.
12th grade
12-R-1.4 Identify the ideas the author
uses to create theme.
12.1.5 Students
will demonstrate the ability to analyze fiction through identifying and
applying knowledge of elements and literary techniques. Chart of
Literature Chart: Literary Analysis
9th grade
9-R-1.5a Identify the elements in
selections read.
9-R-1.5b Identify a novel's structure.
10th grade
10-R-1.5a Identify literary elements.
11th grade
11-R-1.5a Identify literary elements.
11-R-1.5b Identify development of
characters and character motives.
11-R-1.5c Recognize literary devices
11-R-1.5d Recognize types of conflict.
12th grade
12-R-1.5a Identify literary elements.
12-R-1.5b Apply higher level thinking
skills through analysis and interpretation of the literature read.
12.1.6 Students
will identify and apply knowledge of the text structure and organizational
elements to analyze non-fiction or informational text. Teaching
Vocabulary
9th grade
9-R-1.6a Identify, define, and spell
vocabulary words appropriate to grade level.
9-R-1.6b Identify the elements of
nonfiction such as facts, examples, opinion, statistics.
9-R-1.6c Find and analyze the main idea
in nonfiction and informational material.
9-R-1.6d Differentiate between text
structures used by authors.
9-R-1.6e Use a graphic organizer for a
designated text structure to find the key ideas in informational text.
10th grade
10-R-1.6a Identify, define, and spell
vocabulary words appropriate to grade level.
10-R-1.6b Identify the types of
nonfiction such as articles, letters, biography, autobiography, reports, etc.
10-R-1.6c Identify the elements of
nonfiction such as facts, examples, opinion, statistics.
10-R-1.6d Find and analyze the main
idea in nonfiction and informational material.
10-R-1.6e Differentiate between text
structures used by authors.
10-R-1.6f Use a self-selected graphic
organizer for a designated text structure to find the key ideas and
relationships in informational text.
11th grade
11-R-1.6a Identify, define, and spell
vocabulary words appropriate to grade level.
11-R-1.6b Identify the types of
nonfiction such as articles, letters, biography, autobiography, reports, etc.
11-R-1.6c Identify the elements of
nonfiction such as facts, examples, opinion, statistics in nonfiction materials
read..
11-R-1.6d Find and analyze the main
idea in nonfiction and informational material.
11-R-1.6e Analyze the structure of expository text read (e.g.,
cause/effect, sequencing, compare/contrast, fact/opinion).
11-R-1.6f Create organizers to use with
an informational reading selection based upon text structure.
12th grade
12-R-1.6a Identify, define, and spell
vocabulary words appropriate to grade level.
12-R-1.6b Identify the elements of
nonfiction such as facts, examples, opinion, statistics in nonfiction materials
read..
12-R-1.6c Find and analyze the main
idea in nonfiction and informational material.
12-R-1.6d Analyze the structure
of expository text read (e.g., cause/effect, sequencing, compare/contrast,
fact/opinion).
12-R-1.6e Use
self-selected or self-generated text structure organizers with informational
reading selections to identify key ideas and relationships.
12.1.8 Students
will demonstrate the ability to analyze literary works, nonfiction, films, and
media.
9th grade
9-R-1.8 Summarize and/or explain the
general meaning of a literary piece and give examples of how it applies to
daily life.
10th grade
10-R-1.8 Summarize and/or explain the
general meaning of a literary piece and give examples of how it applies to
daily life.
11th grade
11-R-1.8 Summarize and/or explain the
general meaning of a literary piece and give examples of how it applies to
daily life.
12th grade
12-R-1.8 Summarize and/or explain the
general meaning of a literary piece and give examples of how it applies to
daily life.
12.2 Writing
12.2.1 Students
will write using standard English (conventions) for sentence structure, usage,
punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Grammar chart Mechanics Chart
9th grade
9-W-2.1 Apply English (conventions) for
sentence structure, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling skills in
writing (see charts).
10th grade
10-W-2.1 Apply English (conventions)
for sentence structure, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling skills
in writing (see charts).
11th grade
11-W-2.1 Apply English (conventions)
for sentence structure, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling skills
in writing (see charts).
12th grade
12-W-2.1 Apply English
(conventions) for sentence structure, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
skills in writing (see charts).
12.2.2 Students will write
compositions with focus, related ideas, and supporting details. Writing Skills
chart
9th grade
9-W-2.2a Use the steps of the writing
process: prewriting, writing, revising, proofreading, and publishing (see chart).
10th grade
10-W-2.2 Use the steps of the writing
process: prewriting, writing, revising, proofreading, and publishing (see
chart).
11th grade
11-W-2.2 Use the steps of the writing
process: prewriting, writing, revising, proofreading, and publishing (see
chart).
12th grade
12-W-2.2 Use the steps of the writing
process: prewriting, writing, revising, proofreading, and publishing (see
chart).
12.2.3 Students will revise
and edit persuasive compositions.
9th grade
9-W-2.3a Apply the six traits of
writing to revise and edit persuasive compositions.
9-W-2.3b Apply established
criteria in evaluating persuasive writing.
10th grade
10-W-2.3a Apply the six traits of
writing to revise and edit persuasive compositions.
10-W-2.3b Apply established criteria
in evaluating persuasive writing.
11th grade
11-W-2.3a Apply the six traits of
writing to revise and edit persuasive compositions.
11-W-2.3b Apply established
criteria in evaluating persuasive writing.
12th grade
12-W-2.3a Apply the six traits of
writing to revise and edit persuasive compositions.
12-W-2.3b Apply established criteria in evaluating persuasive writing.
12.2.4 Students will use multiple
forms to write for different audiences and purposes. Writing Skills chart
9th grade
9-W-2.4a Write a narrative essay for a
designated audience.
10th grade
10-W-2.4 Write an expository essay for
a designated audience.
11th grade
11-W-2.4 Write a persuasive essay for a
designated audience.
12th grade
12-W-2.4a Write a descriptive essay for
a designated audience.
12-W-2.4b Respond in writing to the
literature read.
12.2.5 Students
will demonstrate the ability to use self-generated questions, note taking,
summarizing, and outlining while learning.
9th grade
9-W-2.5 Use correct prewriting techniques
for essays, such as notes, brainstorm lists, cluster diagrams, and outlines.
10th grade
10-W-2.5 Use self-generated questions
and note-taking to write an informational report.
11th grade
11-W-2.5 Use outline and note-taking
skills in writing research papers.
12th grade
12-W-2.5 Use outline, documentation,
and bibliography skills in writing research papers.
12.3 Speaking
12.3.1 Students
will participate in student-directed discussions by eliciting questions and
responses. Speaking and Listening Chart
9th grade
9-S-3.1 Participate in class discussions.
10th grade
10-S-3.1 Use various speaking skills
for discussion and for instructions.
11th grade
11-S-3.1a Use speaking skills for
discussion and for instructions.
11-S-3.1b Participate in small group
discussions and activities.
12th grade
12-S-3.1 Participate in class
discussions.
12.3.2 Students will make oral presentations that
demonstrate consideration of audience, purpose, and information.
9th grade
9-S-3.2a Make an oral presentation that
demonstrates consideration of audience, purpose, and information.
9-S-3.2b Read aloud in class using clear enunciation and appropriate tone and
volume.
10th grade
10-S-3.2a Read aloud in class using clear enunciation and appropriate tone and
volume.
10-S-3.2b Participate in interviews,
demonstrating consideration of audience and purpose.
10-S-3.2c Participate in small group
discussion and activities, demonstrating consideration of audience and purpose.
11th grade
11-S-3.2a Make oral presentations that
demonstrate consideration of audience, purpose, and information.
11-S-3.2b Read aloud in class using clear enunciation and appropriate tone and
volume.
12th grade
12-S-3.2a Make oral presentations that
demonstrate consideration of audience, purpose, and information.
12-S-3.2b Read aloud in class using clear enunciation and appropriate tone and
volume.
*** This standard is also covered
in the following speech curriculum
objectives:
S-3.2a Recognize and use nonverbal communication.
S-3.2b Participate in interviews and
surveys.
S-3.2c Write and deliver speeches that
demonstrate consideration of audience, purpose, and information.
S-3.2d Deliver oral interpretations.
12.4 Listening NO LISTENING
STANDARD IN THE CURRENT STANDARDS
12.4.1 By the end of the
twelfth grade, students will apply listening skills for a variety of purposes.
(No longer a state standard, however, district will continue to teach this
curriculum.) Speaking and Listening Chart
9th grade
9-L-4.1 Apply listening skills for a
variety of purposes.
10th grade
10-L-4.1 Apply listening skills for a
variety of purposes.
11th grade
11-L-4.1 Apply listening skills for a
variety of purposes.
12th grade
12-L-4.1 Apply listening skills for a
variety of purposes.