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Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes,Platinum Level ©2002

Correlated to:California Content Standards for Reading/Language Arts

(Grade 10)

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CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDSGRADE 10

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1.0. Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary DevelopmentStudents apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered inreading materials and use those words accurately.

Vocabulary and Concept Development1.1. Identify and use the literal and figurative

meanings of words and understand wordderivations.

1.2. Distinguish between the denotative andconnotative meanings of words and interpretthe connotative power of words.

SE/TE: Words: in context, 408, 630, meanings, 78,176, 262, multiple meanings, 932, frommyths, 212, 630, Word forms, 848,Connotation, 205, 211, R7, Denotation, R7,Contrasting definitions, 394, Context, 154,192, 588, 610, 946, Related words: forms ofsagacity, 440

TE: Context Clues (Vocabulary), 44TR: Build Vocabulary Selection Support

Workbook, Vocabulary and Spelling: FormalAssessment

1.3. Identify Greek, Roman, and Norse mythologyand use the knowledge to understand theorigin and meaning of new words (e.g., theword narcissistic drawn from the myth ofNarcissus and Echo).

SE/TE: Anglo-Saxon prefixes: be-, 46, mis-, 914,suffixes, -less, 98, -ly, 508, Greek prefixes:epi-, 262, syn-, 756, roots: -chol-, 272, -chor-,810, -path-, 978, -phil-, 899, Latin pluralforms, 572, prefixes: counter-, 296, im-, 164,in-, 134, mal-, 720, mil-, 946, pro-, 348,super-, 362, trans-, 789, roots: -ami-, 460, -cent-, 472, -cred-, 66, -curs-, 310, -dom-, 372,-firm-, 1074, -gratis-, 286, -journ-, 966, -ora-,881, -pel-, 394, -reput-, 452, -sat-, 408, -son-,1016, -spir-, 859, -stup-, 78, -tac-, 956, -tain-,114, -term-, 22, -ultra-, 646, -ver-, 610, -vol-,176, suffixes: -able, 668, -ment, 224, -ous,1044, -tion, 90, terms, 520, word origins,ventured, 192

TE: Vocabulary Development, 16, 33, 51, 53, 85,111, 129, 142, 169, 173, 183, 196, 221, 243,260, 268, 282, 291, 301, 321, 355, 369, 378,437, 445, 457, 465, 485, 501, 542, 583, 605,620, 642, 661, 683, 703, 716, 740, 748, 786,796, 834, 870, 939, 954, 970, 1010, 1028,1036, 1057, 1066, Language (thee and thou),848

TR: Build Vocabulary Selection SupportWorkbook, Vocabulary and Spelling: FormalAssessment

Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, Platinum Level ©2002Correlated to:

California Content Standards for Reading/Language Arts, (Grade 10)




2.0. Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials)Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizationalpatterns, arguments, and positions advanced. The selections in Recommended Literature, Grades NineThrough Twelve (1990) illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students. Inaddition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a widevariety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. Ingrades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal.

Structural Features of Informational Materials2.1. Analyze the structure and format of functional

workplace documents, including the graphicsand headers, and explain how authors use thefeatures to achieve their purposes.

SE/TE: Technical manual, 230, Business documents,24, Evaluate, credibility of informationsources, 274, 277, 590, 593, Technicalarticles, 655, 747, 750, 754, 755, R13,Technical directions, 226, Graphic Aids, 533,Annotated map, 79, 155, 213, 453, 589, Artexhibit, 473, Bar graph, 495, Bibliography ofreference materials, 709, Charts, 297, 1045,Collage, 373, Dialect chart, 967, Floor plan,631, Home pages, 441, Library resourceschart, 135, Maps, annotated, 79, 155, 213,453, 589, Multimedia biography, 611, Homepages, 591, Newspaper features, 274, Websites, 590

TE: Real-World Connection, 231, 331, 419, 527,649, 759, 917, 995, 1081

TR: Reading Diagnostic and Improvement Plan,Reading Strategy Selection SupportWorkbook, Basic Reading Skills:Comprehensive Lessons for Improvement,Open Book Tests, Standardized TestPreparation, Diagnostic Tests, Review andRemediation Skill Book, Skills Practice:Answers and Explanations on Transparencies

2.2. Prepare a bibliography of reference materialsfor a report using a variety of consumer,workplace, and public documents.

SE/TE: Bibliography, 709, Annotated bibliography,729, Bibliography of reference materials, 709,Citing sources, R27, R28, Referencematerials, 1076

TE: Writing Skills, 1058. (Organization), Real-World Connection, 231, 331, 419, 527, 649,759, 917, 995, 1081

TR: Writing Models and Graphic Organizers onTransparencies, Essays: Selection SupportWorkbook, Daily Language Transparencies,Performance Assessment and PortfolioManagement






Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text2.3. Generate relevant questions about readings on

issues that can be researched.

SE/TE: Literal comprehension, 3, Main idea, 235,335, Opinion and fact, 3, 29, 41, 45, Statedmain idea, 335, Using prior knowledge, 427,443, 448, 451, Relating to what you know,215, 223, Connections: Art, 730, Geography,37, History, 312, 414, 882, Humanities, 474,Media, 178, 1046, Music, 934, Technology,632, Questioning, 125, 205, 209, 211, 239,241, 242, 244, 246, 249, 251, Evaluate:credibility of information sources, 274, 277,590, 593, Challenging the message, 637, 645,Research report, 979, Biographical report,957, Key word searches, R24, Libraryresources chart, 135, Reports, 363, 691, 721,research, 461, 1075, scientific, 669, Analyzingstructure and format, 24, 27, Compareinformation from several sources, 812, 815,Reference materials, 1076

TE: Literary Connection (Enrichment), 989,Literature Connection (Enrichment), 244, 258,344, 478, 778, 786, 818, 872, 882, 902, 904,1034, 1066, Culture (Background), 702, 774,1038, Religion (Background), 780, 800, 805,Cultural Connection (Enrichment), 8, 52, 84,140, 172, 220, 302, 320, 322, 354, 368, 486,502, 514, 516, 556, 580, 642, 678, 681, 682,698, 768, 769, 777, 780, 794, 972, 1012,1056, Mythology Connection (Enrichment),796, Humanities Connection, 798, 800, 819

TR: Reading Diagnostic and Improvement Plan,Reading Strategy Selection SupportWorkbook, Basic Reading Skills:Comprehensive Lessons for Improvement,Reader’s Companion, Reading StrategiesFormal Assessment, Open Book Tests, SkillsPractice: Answers and Explanations onTransparencies






2.4. Synthesize the content from several sources orworks by a single author dealing with a singleissue; paraphrase the ideas and connect themto other sources and related topics todemonstrate comprehension.

SE/TE: Comparing Literary Works/ConnectingLiterary Elements, 5, 29, 49, 69, 81, 93, 101,127, 137, 157, 167, 181, 195, 205, 215, 241,255, 265, 279, 289, 299, 317, 341, 351, 365,375, 397, 429, 443, 455, 463, 483, 497, 511,539, 549, 575, 595, 613, 637, 659, 675, 693,711, 723, 733, 747, 771, 790, 821, 840, 860,883, 900, 927, 937, 949, 959, 969, 985, 1005,1019, 1051, 1063, Research writing, R17,R18, Research report, 979, Biographicalreport, 957, Flood report, 721, Key wordsearches, R24, Library resources chart, 135,Reports, 363, 691, 721, research, 461, 1075,scientific, 669, Analyzing structure andformat, 24, 27, Evaluate credibility ofinformation sources, 274, 277, 590, 593,Citing sources, R27, R28, Bibliography, 709,Annotated bibliography, 729, Bar graph, 495,Bibliography of reference materials, 709,Biographical, brochure, 1017, report, 957,sketch, 263, Compare information fromseveral sources, 812, 815, Referencematerials, 1076

TE: Further Reading (Enrichment), 2, 21, 45, 65,77, 89, 97, 113, 124, 133, 153, 163, 175, 191,201, 211, 223, 238, 251, 261, 271, 285, 295,309, 327, 338, 347, 361, 371, 393, 407, 426,439, 451, 459, 471, 493, 507, 519, 536, 545,587, 609, 629, 645, 656, 667, 689, 707, 719,727, 743, 755, 766, 809, 913, 924, 931, 945,955, 965, 977, 991, 1002, 1015, 1043, 1059,1073

TR: Reading Diagnostic and Improvement Plan,Reading Strategy Selection SupportWorkbook, Basic Reading Skills:Comprehensive Lessons for Improvement,Reader’s Companion, Reading StrategiesFormal Assessment, Open Book Tests,Standardized Test Preparation, Skills Practice:Answers and Explanations on Transparencies






2.5. Extend ideas presented in primary orsecondary sources through original analysis,evaluation, and elaboration.

SE/TE: Reading ahead for information, 2, 124, 238,338, 426, 536, 656, 766, 924, 1002, Literalcomprehension, 3, Opinion and fact, 3, 29, 41,45, Stated main idea, 335, Key word searches,R24, Library resources chart, 135, Evaluatecredibility of information sources, 274, 277,590, 593, Citing sources, R27, R28,Bibliography, 709, Annotated bibliography,729, Bar graph, 495, Bibliography ofreference materials, 709, Biographical,brochure, 1017, report, 957, sketch, 263,Compare information from several sources,812, 815, Chronological organization, 996,R14, Patterns of organization, 980, 983,Reference materials, 1076, Informationaltexts, IN 5

TR: Reading Diagnostic and Improvement Plan,Reading Strategy Selection SupportWorkbook, Basic Reading Skills:Comprehensive Lessons for Improvement,Reader’s Companion, Reading StrategiesFormal Assessment, Open Book Tests, SkillsPractice: Answers and Explanations onTransparencies

2.6. Demonstrate use of sophisticated learningtools by following technical directions (e.g.,those found with graphic calculators andspecialized software programs and in accessguides to World Wide Web sites on theInternet).

Expository Critique2.7. Critique the logic of functional documents by

examining the sequence of information andprocedures in anticipation of possible readermisunderstandings.

SE/TE: Technical manual, 230, Business documents,24, Technical articles, 655, 747, 750, 754,755, R13, Technical directions, 226

TE: Real-World Connection, 231, 331, 419, 527,649, 759, 917, 995, 1081

TR: Reading Strategy Selection SupportWorkbook, Reader’s Companion, ReadingStrategies Formal Assessment, Open BookTests, Standardized Test Preparation

2.8. Evaluate the credibility of an author'sargument or defense of a claim by critiquingthe relationship between generalizations andevidence, the comprehensiveness of evidence,and the way in which the author's intentaffects the structure and tone of the text (e.g.,in professional journals, editorials, politicalspeeches, primary source material).

SE/TE: Writer’s perspective, 733, 741, 743, purpose,299, 302, 304, 309, Author’s attitude, 29, 34,43, 45, 455, 459, 693, 695, 698, 703, 707,1003, 1019, 1021, 1022, 1024, 1025, 1027,1028, 1031, 1032, 1034, 1036, 1037, 1039,1041, 1043, perspective, 339, 365, 366, 371,purpose, 127, 130, 133, 463, 471, 125, 226,229, 167, 169, 170, 172, 175, 339, 341, 347,657, 675, 677, 680, 683, 685, 689, 1003,1063, 1069, 1071, 1073, Challenging themessage, 637, 645; Evaluate: a character’sdecision, 339, 351, 356, 358, 361, credibilityof information sources, 274, 277, 590, 593, awriter’s message, 397, 407






(Continued)2.8. Evaluate the credibility of an author's

argument or defense of a claim by critiquingthe relationship between generalizations andevidence, the comprehensiveness of evidence,and the way in which the author's intentaffects the structure and tone of the text (e.g.,in professional journals, editorials, politicalspeeches, primary source material).

(Continued)TE: Assessment Practice (Critical Reading), 586,

930, 944, 954, 964, Literary Criticism(Enrichment), 386

TR: Literary Analysis and ReadingTransparencies, Literary Analysis SelectionSupport Workbook, Reader’s Companion,Adapted Reader’s Companion

3.0. Literary Response and AnalysisStudents read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect andenhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrentpatterns and themes. The selections in Recommended Literature, Grades Nine Through Twelve illustratethe quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.

Structural Features of Literature3.1. Articulate the relationship between the

expressed purposes and the characteristics ofdifferent forms of dramatic literature (e.g.,comedy, tragedy, drama, dramaticmonologue).

SE/TE: Descriptive presentation, 234, Dramaticmonologue, 67, Dramatic reading, 881,Improvisational skit, 409, Mock trial, 811,Monologue, 213, 611, Oral anecdote, 193,argument, 287, interpretation, 993, reading,273, response, 762, Perform a scene, 915,Poetry reading, 473, 947, 967, 979, Role play,Response to literature, 916, R18, Oralresponse, 762, Oral responses to literature,920, Critical reviews, 655, 733, 740, 741, 743,R7, Reading, to appreciate author’s craft, 2,536, 766, 924, 1002, between the lines, 767,883, 887, 888, 890, 896, 898, critically, 339,for love of literature, 2, 124, 238, 338, 426,536, 656, 766, 924, 1002, Structure andformat, 24, 27, How To Read Literature:Character’s decision, 339, Cultural inferences,1003, Drama, 767, Epics, 1003, Fiction, 427,Identify author’s purpose, 125, with acharacter, 767, Interactive reading strategies,125, 239, Picture the imagery, 925, Use textaids, 767

TE: Literary Analysis, 7, 31, 32, 40, 41, 51, 59,72, 83, 94, 95, 111, 129, 146, 160, 161, 197,199, 219, 244, 266, 268, 283, 292, 306, 319,321, 355, 368, 370, 377, 401, 402, 436, 445,446, 456, 467, 512, 513, 582, 598, 599, 602,624, 639, 695, 724; Literary Analysis, 736,753, 797, 824, 844, 854, 855, 870, 884, 939,952, 962, 970, 971, 975, 987, LiteraryCriticism (Enrichment), 386







3.2. Compare and contrast the presentation of asimilar theme or topic across genres to explainhow the selection of genre shapes the theme ortopic.

SE/TE: Theme, IN3, 157, 163, 279, 397, 399, 405,407, 443, 447, 451, 637, 641, 643, 645, R13,implied, 157, 163, R13, stated, 157, 163, R13,universal, 101, 113, 215, 223, R13, Universaltheme, 101, 113, 215, 223, R13

TE: Literary Connection (Enrichment), 989,Literary Criticism (Enrichment), 386,Literature Connection (Enrichment), 244, 258,344, 478, 778, 786, 818, 872, 882, 902, 904,1034, 1066


Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-AppropriateText3.3. Analyze interactions between main and

subordinate characters in a literary text (e.g.,internal and external conflicts, motivations,relationships, influences) and explain the waythose interactions affect the plot.

3.4. Determine characters' traits by what thecharacters say about themselves in narration,dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.

SE/TE: Character’s decision, 339, Identify author’spurpose with a character, 767, Character rank,840, 853, 856, 858, Characterization, 183,184, 186, 187, 188, 189, R6, Characters, IN2,595, 600, 601, 606, 609, R6, antagonist, 771,773, 774, 778, 780, 782, 783, 784, 788, R6,attitudes of, 443, 451, dynamic, 181, 187, 191,317, 327, 375, 378, 379, 382, 386, 388, 390,393, 1019, 1038, 1043, flat, 137, 144, 148,153, tragic, 790, 792, 797, 800, 802, 806, 809,Plot, IN2, IN7, 429, 439, 539, 541, 545, 959,965, R11, Dramatic monologue, 67,Monologue, 213, 611


3.5. Compare works that express a universal themeand provide evidence to support the ideasexpressed in each work.

SE/TE: Theme, IN3, 157, 163, 279, 397, 399, 405,407, 443, 447, 451, 637, 641, 643, 645, R13,implied, 157, 163, R13, stated, 157, 163, R13,universal, 101, 113, 215, 223, R13,Identifying evidence, 657, 733, 740, 743,Main idea, 418, R18, Main ideas, 335







3.6. Analyze and trace an author's development oftime and sequence, including the use ofcomplex literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing,flashbacks).

SE/TE: Chronological patterns, 659, Patterns oforganization, 659, 661, 667, 980, 983,Foreshadowing, 49, 52, 53, 56, 61, 63, 65, R9,Cause and effect, 423, Identifying cause andeffect, 279, 281, 285, 900, 901, 903, 905, 906,908, 909, 910, 913, relationships, 537, 539,542, 545, Analyze cause and effect, 152, 250,308, 326, 392, 492, 502, 912, Cause andeffect, 67, 177


3.7. Recognize and understand the significance ofvarious literary devices, including figurativelanguage, imagery, allegory, and symbolism,and explain their appeal.

SE/TE: Allusion, 205, 207, 211, 341, 345, 347, R6,Dialect chart, 967, Dialect, 186, Words:choice of, 956, 978, Figurative language, IN9,949, 955, R9, Sensory language, 93, 97, R12,Alliteration, 927, 931, R6, Assonance &Onomatopoeia, 937, 945, R6, Blank verse,840, 841, 843, 846, 848, 851, 853, 858, R6,Epiphany, 167, 171, 171, 172, 175,Foreshadowing, 49, 52, 53, 56, 61, 63, 65, R9,Imagery, 93, 97, 195, 201, 969, 977, R9,Irony, 279, 285, 613, 618, 629, R9, Musicaldevices, 265, 271, 942

TE: Style, 1042, 1072TR: Literary Analysis and Reading

Transparencies, Literary Analysis SelectionSupport Workbook, Reader’s Companion,Adapted Reader’s Companion

3.8. Interpret and evaluate the impact ofambiguities, subtleties, contradictions, ironies,and incongruities in a text.

SE/TE: Allusion, 205, 207, 211, 341, 345, 347, R6,Words: choice of, 956, 978, Figurativelanguage, IN9, 949, 955, R9, Sensorylanguage, 93, 97, R12, Assonance &Onomatopoeia, 937, 945, R6, Irony, 279, 285,613, 618, 629, R9,

TE: Style, 1042, 1072TR: Literary Analysis and Reading







3.9. Explain how voice, persona, and the choice ofa narrator affect characterization and the tone,plot, and credibility of a text.

SE/TE: Active voice, 224, Passive voice, 224,Character’s decision, 339, Identify author’spurpose with a character, 767, Character rank,840, 853, 856, 858, Characterization, 183,184, 186, 187, 188, 189, R6, Characters, IN2,595, 600, 601, 606, 609, R6, antagonist, 771,773, 774, 778, 780, 782, 783, 784, 788, R6,attitudes of, 443, 451, dynamic, 181, 187, 191,317, 327, 375, 378, 379, 382, 386, 388, 390,393, 1019, 1038, 1043, flat, 137, 144, 148,153, tragic, 790, 792, 797, 800, 802, 806, 809,Plot, IN2, IN7, 429, 439, 539, 541, 545, 959,965, R11


3.10. Identify and describe the function ofdialogue, scene designs, soliloquies, asides,and character foils in dramatic literature.

SE/TE: Dramatic monologue, 67, Dramatic reading,881, Monologue, 213, 611, How To ReadLiterature: Character’s decision, 339, Drama,767

TE: Drama (Enrichment), 896TR: Literary Analysis and Reading


Literary Criticism3.11. Evaluate the aesthetic qualities of style,

including the impact of diction andfigurative language on tone, mood, andtheme, using the terminology of literarycriticism. (Aesthetic approach)

SE/TE: Reading ahead to appreciate author’s craft, 2,536, 766, 924, 1002, critically, 339, Figurativelanguage, IN9, 949, 955, R9, Mood, R10,Tone, 127, 130, 133, 195, 201, 265, 271, 455,459, 723, 727, R13, Recognizing facts andimpressions, 657, 711, 712, 717, 719,Picturing the imagery, 255, 258, 261, 925,985, 991, Forming mental images, 93, 96,97,239, 255, 258, Engaging the senses, 317, 320,323, 427, 511, 517, 519, Respond, to imagesand ideas, 265, 271, Critical reviews, 655,733, 740, 741, 743, R7

TE: Literary Analysis, 7, 31, 32, 40, 41, 51, 59,72, 83, 94, 95, 111, 129, 146, 160, 161, 197,199, 219, 244, 266, 268, 283, 292, 306, 319,321, 355, 368, 370, 377, 401, 402, 436, 445,446, 456, 467, 512, 513, 582, 598, 599, 602,624, 639, 695, 724, 736, 753, 797, 824, 844,854, 855, 870, 884, 939, 952, 962, 970, 971,975, 987, Assessment Practice (CriticalReading), 586, 930, 944, 954, 964, LiteraryCriticism (Enrichment), 386






(Continued)Literary Criticism3.11. Evaluate the aesthetic qualities of style,

including the impact of diction andfigurative language on tone, mood, andtheme, using the terminology of literarycriticism. (Aesthetic approach)

(Continued)TE: Literature Connection (Enrichment), 244, 258,

344, 478, 778, 786, 818, 872, 882, 902, 904,1034, 1066, Language (Background), 848


3.12. Analyze the way in which a work ofliterature is related to the themes and issuesof its historical period. (Historical approach)

SE/TE: Literature In Context: African culturalconnection, 1066, Agricultural vocabulary,143, Animal behavior, 433, Ants, 566,Architectural features, 623, Black Death, 87,Cerebral palsy, 173, Children’s games aroundthe world, 357, Climbing essentials, 33,Crimean War, 607, Cultural connection, 60,357, 380, 582, Design connection, 623,Dialect, 186, Dionysius the Elder, 110,Erebus, 843, Extended families, 380, FromKabul to Calcutta, 322, Geographyconnection, 72, 143, 322, 449, Griot, 1066,Health connection, 247, Hindu gods, 1055,History connection, 305, 322, 491, 599, 607,1037, Horses, 491, How much is a million?,131; Humanities connection, 560, 825, 843,863, 904, Ides of March, 825, Indian clothing,325, La Mancha, 1009, Landscape of Antigua,72, Language connection, 186, 500, 1023,League, 869, Macbeth, 560, Market research,9, Matchmaking, 60, Math connection, 9, 131,Media connection, 554, Medieval vocabulary,1023, Mount Olympus, 863, Musicconnection, 282, Musical vocabulary, 705,Naked Jungle, The, 554, New York City, 582,Nigerian civil war, 449, Omens, 904, Physics,15, Raga, 282, Religion, 1055, Scienceconnection, 15, 87, 173, 344, 433, 566, 664,Sea birds, 664, Siberia, 599, Social studiesconnection, 110, 325, 696, 1009, Soomerki,344, Spanish vocabulary, 500, Sportsconnection, 33, Tournaments, 1037,Vocabulary connection, 705, 848, 869, Wales,696, Wartime heroes, 305, Water-safety rules,247, Word forms, 848, Connections: Art, 730,Geography, 37, History, 312, 414, 882,Humanities, 474, Media, 178, 1046, Music,934






(Continued)3.12. Analyze the way in which a work of

literature is related to the themes and issuesof its historical period. (Historical approach)

(Continued)TE: Literature (Background), 775, 778, 843, 863,

1021, 1039, Culture (Background), 702, 774,1038, Religion (Background), 780, 800, 805,Mythology (Background), 799, CulturalConnection (Enrichment), 8, 52, 84, 140, 172,220, 302, 320, 322, 354, 368, 486, 502, 514,516, 556, 580, 642, 678, 681, 682, 698, 768,769, 777, 780, 794, 972, 1012, 1056,Mythology Connection (Enrichment), 796,Humanities Connection (Enrichment), 798,800, 819, Literary Connection (Enrichment),989


1.0. Writing Strategies Students write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspectiveand tightly reasoned argument. The writing demonstrates students’ awareness of the audience andpurpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed.

Organization and Focus1.1. Establish a controlling impression or coherent

thesis that conveys a clear and distinctiveperspective on the subject and maintain aconsistent tone and focus throughout the pieceof writing

SE/TE: Topic, choosing, 116, 330, 418, 526, 758, 916,994, 1080, Thesis statement, 526,Chronological organization, 996, R14,Elaborating, 450, 760, 918, 996, to giveinformation, 165, on a statement, 297, withfigurative language, 420, Introductions, 395,918, R15, Main idea, 418, R18, Nestorianorganization, 996, Revising for organization,1082, to add transitions, 495, to balance factand opinion, 373, to balance comparisons,760, for clarity, 919, 1045, to evaluatecoherence, 530, to evaluate structure, 509, toform parallel structures, 333, for logical order,1017

TE: Assessment Practice (Writing Skills), 1042,1058, 1072







1.2. Use precise language, action verbs, sensorydetails, appropriate modifiers, and the activerather than the passive voice.

SE/TE: Sensory language, 93, 97, R12, Revising toadd sensory details, 349, Sensory details, 99,118, 408, language, 721, Setting the scene,573, 648, Using persuasive tone in adescription, 253, Active voice, 224, Passivevoice, 224, Elaborating with figurativelanguage, 420, Figurative language, IN9, 949,955, R9, essay, IN5, 711, 713, 714, 715, 719,R8, writing, 659, 663, 667


TR: Build Grammar Skills Selection SupportWorkbook, Daily Language Transparencies,Performance Assessment and PortfolioManagement, Build Vocabulary SelectionSupport Workbook, Vocabulary and Spelling:Formal Assessment

Research and Technology1.3. Use clear research questions and suitable

research methods (e.g., library, electronicmedia, personal interview) to elicit andpresent evidence from primary and secondarysources.

SE/TE: Research writing, 526, Internment campresearch report, 311, Research writing, R17,R18, Research report, 979, Biographicalreport, 957, Key word searches, R24, Libraryresources chart, 135, Reports, 363, 691, 721,research, 461, 1075, scientific, 669, Analyzingstructure and format, 24, 27, Evaluatecredibility of information sources, 274, 277,590, 593, Citing sources, R27, R28,Bibliography, 709, Annotated bibliography,729, Bar graph, 495, Bibliography ofreference materials, 709, Biographical,brochure, 1017, report, 957, sketch, 263,Compare information from several sources,812, 815, Reference materials, 1076







1.4. Develop the main ideas within the body of thecomposition through supporting evidence(e.g., scenarios, commonly held beliefs,hypotheses, definitions).

SE/TE: Thesis statement, 526, 758, 918, Topic,choosing, 116, 330, 418, 526, 758, 916, 994,1080, Details, 91, 115, 116, 118, 349, 420,648, 729, 758, 760, 916, 994, 1017, 1082,R14, Elaborating, 450, 760, 918, 996, to giveinformation, 165, on a statement, 297,Evidence, 330, Gathering specific examples,526, 947, R16, Introductions, 395, 918, R15,Revising, to add supporting details, 453, 1082,to elaborate, 224, 729, to evaluate coherence,530, to evaluate structure, 509, to provideexamples, 193, to provide relevant support,530, to strengthen analysis, 811, to strengthensupport, 332, Supporting: generalizations,589, opinions with evidence, 745, 757

TE: Assessment Practice (Writing Skills), 1042,1058, 1072, Writing Skills, 1058.(Organization), Style, 1042, 1072


1.5. Synthesize information from multiple sourcesand identify complexities and discrepancies inthe information and the different perspectivesfound in each medium (e.g., almanacs,microfiche, news sources, in-depth fieldstudies, speeches, journals, technicaldocuments).

SE/TE: Key word searches, R24, Library resourceschart, 135, Reports, 363, 691, 721, research,461, 1075, scientific, 669, Analyzing structureand format, 24, 27, Evaluate credibility ofinformation sources, 274, 277, 590, 593,Citing sources, R27, R28, Bibliography, 709,Annotated bibliography, 729, Bibliography ofreference materials, 709, Biographical,brochure, 1017, report, 957, sketch, 263,Compare information from several sources,812, 815, Reference materials, 1076

TE: Writing Skills, 1058. (Organization),TR: Writing Models and Graphic Organizers on

Transparencies, Essays: Selection SupportWorkbook, Daily Language Transparencies,Performance Assessment and PortfolioManagement






1.6. Integrate quotations and citations into awritten text while maintaining the flow ofideas.

SE/TE: Adding a direct quotation, 287, Evaluatecredibility of information sources, 274, 277,590, 593, Citing sources, R27, R28,Bibliography, 709, Annotated bibliography,729, Bar graph, 495, Bibliography ofreference materials, 709, Biographical,brochure, 1017, report, 957, sketch, 263,Compare information from several sources,812, 815, Reference materials, 1076

TE: Writing Skills, 1058. (Organization)TR: Writing Models and Graphic Organizers on

Transparencies, Essays: Selection SupportWorkbook, Daily Language Transparencies,Performance Assessment and PortfolioManagement

1.7. Use appropriate conventions fordocumentation in the text, notes, andbibliographies by adhering to those in stylemanuals (e.g., Modern Language AssociationHandbook, The Chicago Manual of Style).

SE/TE: Citing sources, R27, R28, Bibliography, 709,Annotated bibliography, 729, Bar graph, 495,Bibliography of reference materials, 709,Biographical, brochure, 1017, report, 957,sketch, 263, Compare information fromseveral sources, 812, 815, Referencematerials, 1076


1.8. Design and publish documents by usingadvanced publishing software and graphicprograms.

SE/TE: Multimedia biography, 611, Multimediapresentation, 91, 177, 287, 349, 395, 521, 811,998, Multimedia presentation, 998,Multimedia presentation, 669, 920, 998,Charts, 297, 1045, Visual presentation, 947,Video script, 155

TR: Fine Art Transparencies, Beyond Literature(Cross-Curricular Connections)






Evaluation and Revision1.9. Revise writing to improve the logic and

coherence of the organization and controllingperspective, the precision of word choice, andthe tone by taking into consideration theaudience, purpose, and formality of thecontext.

SE/TE: Target audience, 631, Consider: the audience,916, Determining audience and purpose, 79,Revising to address audience knowledge,1075, 1083, Revising for organization, 1082,to add transitions, 495, to balance fact andopinion, 373, to balance comparisons, 760, forclarity, 919, 1045, to evaluate coherence, 530,to evaluate structure, 509, to form parallelstructures, 333, for logical order, 1017, Topic,choosing, 116, 330, 418, 526, 758, 916, 994,1080, Thesis statement, 526, Chronologicalorganization, 996, R14, Elaborating, 450, 760,918, 996, to give information, 165, on astatement, 297, with figurative language, 420,Introductions, 395, 918, R15, Main idea, 418,R18, Nestorian organization, 996

TE: Assessment Practice (Writing Skills), 1042,1058, 1072, Writing Skills, 1058.(Organization), Style, 1042, 1072







2.0. Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description toproduce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standardAmerican English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in WritingStandard 1.0. Using the writing strategies of grades nine and ten outlined in Writing Standard 1.0,students:

2.1. Write biographical or autobiographicalnarratives or short stories:a. Relate a sequence of events and

communicate the significance of theevents to the audience.

b. Locate scenes and incidents in specificplaces.

c. Describe with concrete sensory details thesights, sounds, and smells of a scene andthe specific actions, movements, gestures,and feelings of the characters; use interiormonologue to depict the characters’feelings.

d. Pace the presentation of actions toaccommodate changes in time and mood.

e. Make effective use of descriptions ofappearance, images, shifting perspectives,and sensory details.

SE/TE: Autobiographical narrative, 116, R16,Character sketch, 116, 589, Cliffhanger scene,23, Dialogue between children, 363, Firsthandbiography, 193, Monologue, 521, 839,Narration, R16, Personal narrative, 177, 349,Retelling, a myth, 495, a story, 213, Shortstory, 648, R16, Story ending, 611,Storytelling notes, 1075, Video script, 155,Short story, 643, Analyzing a character’sbehavior, 611, Dialogue, 118, 650, Revisingto add sensory details, 349, to add supportingdetails, 453, 1082, for appropriate language,363, to create a mood, 979, to create setting,530



2.2. Write responses to literature:a. Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of

the significant ideas of literary works.b. Support important ideas and viewpoints

through accurate and detailed referencesto the text or to other works.

c. Demonstrate awareness of the author’suse of stylistic devices and anappreciation of the effects created.

d. Identify and assess the impact ofperceived ambiguities, nuances, andcomplexities within the text.

SE/TE: Response to literature, 916, R18, Oralresponse, 762, Oral responses to literature,920, Critical reviews, 655, 733, 740, 741, 743,R7, Reading, to appreciate author’s craft, 2,536, 766, 924, 1002, between the lines, 767,883, 887, 888, 890, 896, 898, critically, 339,for love of literature, 2, 124, 238, 338, 426,536, 656, 766, 924, 1002, How To ReadLiterature: Character’s decision, 339, Culturalinferences, 1003, Drama, 767, Epics, 1003,Fiction, 427, Identify author’s purpose, 125,with a character, 767, Interactive readingstrategies, 125, 239, Picture the imagery, 925,Use text aids, 767

TE: Literary Analysis, 7, 31, 32, 40, 41, 51, 59,72, 83, 94, 95, 111, 129, 146, 160, 161, 197,199, 219, 244, 266, 268, 283, 292, 306, 319,321, 355, 368, 370, 377, 401, 402, 436, 445,446, 456, 467, 512, 513






(Continued)2.2. Write responses to literature:

a. Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp ofthe significant ideas of literary works.

b. Support important ideas and viewpointsthrough accurate and detailed referencesto the text or to other works.



(Continued)TE: Literary Analysis, 582, 598, 599, 602, 624,

639, 695, 724, 736, 753, 797, 824, 844, 854,855, 870, 884, 939, 952, 962, 970, 971, 975,987, Literary Criticism (Enrichment), 386

TR: Literary Analysis and ReadingTransparencies, Literary Analysis SelectionSupport Workbook, Reader’s Companion

2.3. Write expository compositions, includinganalytical essays and research reports:a. Marshal evidence in support of a thesis

and related claims, including informationon all relevant perspectives.

b. Convey information and ideas fromprimary and secondary sources accuratelyand coherently.

c. Make distinctions between the relativevalue and significance of specific data,facts, and ideas.

d. Include visual aids by employingappropriate technology to organize andrecord information on charts, maps, andgraphs.

e. Anticipate and address readers’ potentialmisunderstandings, biases, andexpectations.

f. Use technical terms and notationsaccurately.

SE/TE: Research writing, 526, Internment campresearch report, 311, Research writing, R17,R18, Research report, 979, Biographicalreport, 957, Flood report, 721, Key wordsearches, R24, Library resources chart, 135,Reports, 363, 691, 721, research, 461, 1075,scientific, 669, Analyzing structure andformat, 24, 27, Evaluate credibility ofinformation sources, 274, 277, 590, 593,Citing sources, R27, R28, Biographical,brochure, 1017, report, 957, sketch, 263,Compare information from several sources,812, 815, Reference materials, 1076


2.4. Write persuasive compositions:a. Structure ideas and arguments in a

sustained and logical fashion.b. Use specific rhetorical devices to support

assertions (e.g., appeal to logic throughreasoning; appeal to emotion or ethicalbelief; relate a personal anecdote, casestudy, or analogy).

c. Clarify and defend positions with preciseand relevant evidence, including facts,expert opinions, quotations, andexpressions of commonly acceptedbeliefs and logical reasoning.

d. Address readers’ concerns, counter-claims, biases, and expectations.

SE/TE: Letters: persuasive, 757, to the editor, 297,859, 1080, of recommendation, 1045,Persuasive: advertisements, 631, R16,argument, 461, essay, 332, 647, 915, R16,Using persuasive tone in a description, 253,Persuasive essay, 330, Persuasive articles,410, Delivering a persuasive argument, 334,Facts, 235, Details, 91, 115, 116, 118, 349,420, 648, 729, 758, 760, 916, 994, 1017,1082, R14, Evidence, 330, Gathering specificexamples, 526, 947, R16, Elaborating, 450,760, 918, 996, to give information, 165, on astatement, 297, with figurative language, 420.






(Continued)2.4. Write persuasive compositions:

a. Structure ideas and arguments in asustained and logical fashion.

b. Use specific rhetorical devices to supportassertions (e.g., appeal to logic throughreasoning; appeal to emotion or ethicalbelief; relate a personal anecdote, casestudy, or analogy).

c. Clarify and defend positions with preciseand relevant evidence, including facts,expert opinions, quotations, andexpressions of commonly acceptedbeliefs and logical reasoning.

d. Address readers’ concerns, counter-claims, biases, and expectations.

(Continued)SE/TE: Gathering specific examples, 526, 947, R16,

Main idea, 418, R18, Narrowing a topic, 691,Recording the facts, 263, Addressing: thecritics, 647, a target audience, 631, Consider:the audience, 916, Determining audience andpurpose, 79, Revising to address audienceknowledge, 1075, 1083, Adding a directquotation, 287

TE: Assessment Practice (Writing Skills), 1042,1058, 1072, Writing Skills, 1058.(Organization)


2.5. Write business letters:a. Provide clear and purposeful information

and address the intended audienceappropriately.

b. Use appropriate vocabulary, tone, andstyle to take into account the nature of therelationship with, and the knowledge andinterests of, the recipients.

c. Highlight central ideas or images.d. Follow a conventional style with page

formats, fonts, and spacing that contributeto the documents’ readability and impact.

SE/TE: Business documents, 24, Letters, 691,business, 1080, R20, to the editor, 297, 859,1080, of introduction, 79, of recommendation,1045, persuasive, 757, requesting information,27, of submission, 165, Memo, 26, Proposal,for nature documentary, 669, Safetyinstructions, 67, Workplace writing, R18


2.6. Write technical documents (e.g., a manual onrules of behavior for conflict resolution,procedures for conducting a meeting, minutesof a meeting):a. Report information and convey ideas

logically and correctly.b. Offer detailed and accurate specifications.c. Include scenarios, definitions, and

examples to aid comprehension (e.g.,troubleshooting guide).

d. Anticipate readers’ problems, mistakes,and misunderstandings.

SE/TE: Workplace writing, R18, Technical manual,230, Business documents, 24, Letters, 691,business, 1080, R20, to the editor, 297, 859,1080, of introduction, 79, of recommendation,1045, persuasive, 757, requesting information,27, of submission, 165, Memo, 26, News,article, 263, 789, bulletin, 967, commentary,373, interview, 453, Proposal, for naturedocumentary, 669, Safety instructions, 67

TE: Career Connection (Enrichment), 42, 54, 130,146, 170, 186, 198, 384, 448, 554, 564, 600,662, 684, 686, 704, 740, 908






(Continued)2.6. Write technical documents (e.g., a manual on

rules of behavior for conflict resolution,procedures for conducting a meeting, minutesof a meeting):a. Report information and convey ideas

logically and correctly.b. Offer detailed and accurate specifications.c. Include scenarios, definitions, and

examples to aid comprehension (e.g.,troubleshooting guide).

d. Anticipate readers’ problems, mistakes,and misunderstandings.

(Continued)TE: Real-World Connection, 231, 331, 419, 527,

649, 759, 917, 995, 1081, EducationConnection (Enrichment), 184


WRITTEN AND ORAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVENTIONSThe standards for written and oral English language conventions have been placed between those forwriting and for listening and speaking because these conventions are essential to both sets of skills.

1.0. Written and Oral English Language ConventionsStudents write and speak with a command of standard English conventions.

Grammar and Mechanics of Writing1.1. Identify and correctly use clauses (e.g., main

and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerund,infinitive, and participial), and mechanics ofpunctuation (e.g., semicolons, colons, ellipses,hyphens).

SE/TE: Adjective clauses, 372, 610, R20, Adverbclauses, 394, R20, Clauses, 348, R20,Capitalization, 1016, R20, Colons, R21,Commas, 1060, R20, Noun clauses, 408, R20,Punctuation, 966, 1044, 1060, 1074, R20,Quotation marks, 1044, R21, Infinitivephrases, 472, R20

TE: Assessment Practice (Writing Skills), 1042,1058, 1072, Assessment Practice (Grammarand Language), 570, 608


1.2. Understand sentence construction (e.g.,parallel structure, subordination, properplacement of modifiers) and proper Englishusage (e.g., consistency of verb tenses).

SE/TE: Sentences, 588, R19, Complete predicates,262, Complete subjects, 252, Compoundpredicates, 296, Compound subjects, 310,Fragments, R19, Indicative mood, 839,Nominative case, 78, Nonrestrictiveappositives, 708, Objective case, 78,Objective pronouns, 789, Parallel structure,630, Subject and verb agreement, 164, 572,R19, Verbs, 460, R19, action, 134, R19, formsof, 154, helping, R19, intransitive, R19,irregular, 154, lay and lie, 212; Verbs: linking,134, R19, regular, 154, subject agreement,164, tenses, 192, 646, transitive, R19






(Continued)1.2. Understand sentence construction (e.g.,

parallel structure, subordination, properplacement of modifiers) and proper Englishusage (e.g., consistency of verb tenses).

(Continued)TE: Assessment Practice (Writing Skills), 1042,

1058, 1072, Assessment Practice (Grammarand Language), 570, 608, Writing Connection(Enrichment), 292

TR: Build Grammar Skills Selection SupportWorkbook, Daily Language Transparencies

1.3. Demonstrate an understanding of properEnglish usage and control of grammar,paragraph and sentence structure, diction, andsyntax.

SE/TE: Grammar Lesson (Review and Assess), 22,46, 66, 78, 90, 98, 114, 134, 154, 164, 176,192, 202, 212, 224, 252, 262, 272, 286, 296,310, 328, 348, 362, 372, 394, 408, 440, 452,460, 472, 494, 508, 520, 546, 572, 588, 610,630, 646, 668, 690, 708, 720, 728, 744, 756,789, 810, 839, 859, 881, 899, 914, 932, 946,956, 966, 978, 978, 992, 1016, 1044, 1060,1074, Writing Lesson (Review and Assess),23, 47, 67, 79, 91, 99, 115, 135, 155, 165,177, 193, 203, 213, 225, 253, 263, 273, 287,297, 311, 329, 349, 363, 373, 395, 409, 441,453, 461, 473, 495, 509, 521, 547, 573, 589,611, 631, 647, 669, 691, 709, 721, 729, 745,757, 811, 915, 933, 947, 957, 967, 979, 993,1017, 1045, 1061, 1075



Manuscript Form1.4. Produce legible work that shows accurate

spelling and correct use of the conventions ofpunctuation and capitalization.

SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Autobiographicalnarrative, 116, Block format, 1082, Businessletter, 1080, Chronological organization, 996,Compare-and-contrast essay, 758,Comparison-and-contrast organization, 996,Consider audience, 916, 1080, Drafting, 232,332, 420, 530, 650, 760, 996, Exposition, 230,Gather details, 420, 758, 916, How-to essay,230, Investigative research, 526; Letter to theeditor, 1080, Listing, 758, 916, Modifiedblock format, 1082, Nestorian organization,996, Parallelism, 333, Persuasive essay, 330,Publishing, 233, 333, 421, 531, 651, 761, 919,997, 1083, Reflective essay, 418, Researchwriting, 526, Response to literature, 916,Revising, 232, 332, 420, 530, 650, 760, 918,996, 1082, Scanning headlines, 526, Shortstory, 643,






(Continued)Manuscript Form1.4. Produce legible work that shows accurate

spelling and correct use of the conventions ofpunctuation and capitalization.

(Continued)SE/TE: Thesis statement, 526, Topic selection, 116,

330, 418, 526, 578, 916, 994, 1080, Writingfor assessment, 994

TE: Assessment Practice (Writing Skills), 1042,1058, 1072, Assessment Practice (Grammarand Language), 570, 608, Writing Connection(Enrichment), 292


1.5. Reflect appropriate manuscript requirements,including title page presentation, pagination,spacing and margins, and integration of sourceand support material (e.g., in-text citation, useof direct quotations, paraphrasing) withappropriate citations.

SE/TE: Citing sources, R27, R28, Bibliography, 709,Annotated bibliography, 729, Bar graph, 495,Bibliography of reference materials, 709,Biographical, brochure, 1017, report, 957,sketch, 263, Compare information fromseveral sources, 812, 815, Referencematerials, 1076, Adding a direct quotation,287

TE: Assessment Practice (Writing Skills), 1042,1058, 1072, Writing Skills, 1058.(Organization)


LISTENING AND SPEAKING

1.0. Listening and Speaking StrategiesStudents formulate adroit judgments about oral communication. They deliver focused and coherentpresentations of their own that convey clear and distinct perspectives and solid reasoning. They usegestures, tone, and vocabulary tailored to the audience and purpose.

Comprehension1.1. Formulate judgments about the ideas under

discussion and support those judgments withconvincing evidence.

SE/TE: Arguments, 530, Book discussion, 349,Debate, 115, 165, 495, 509, 859, Effectivelistening, 652, Group discussion, 135, 729,Informal debate, 165, Panel discussion, 1045,Analyzing types of arguments, 532

TR: Beyond Literature (Cross-CurricularConnections), Performance Assessment andPortfolio Management






1.2. Compare and contrast the ways in whichmedia genres (e.g., televised news, newsmagazines, documentaries, onlineinformation) cover the same event.

SE/TE: Analyze a media presentation, 762, Analyzingtypes of arguments, 532, Comparing mediacoverage, 422, Visual symbol, 839

TE: Film (Background), 732, 738, 823, 826, 1048,Film Connection (Enrichment), 1046, 1049


Organization and Delivery of OralCommunication1.3. Choose logical patterns of organization (e.g.,

chronological, topical, cause and effect) toinform and to persuade, by solicitingagreement or action, or to unite audiencesbehind a common belief or cause.

SE/TE: Speaking and Listening Workshops: Analyzea media presentation, 762, Analyzing types ofarguments, 532, Comparing media coverage,422, Delivering a persuasive argument, 334,Descriptive presentations, 234, Effectivelistening, 652, Interviewing techniques, 1084,Multimedia presentation, 998, Narrativepresentation, 120, Oral responses to literature,920


1.4. Choose appropriate techniques for developingthe introduction and conclusion (e.g., by usingliterary quotations, anecdotes, references toauthoritative sources).

SE/TE: Introduction, 461, Arguments, 530, Debate,115, 165, 495, 509, 859, Demonstration, 757,Analyze a media presentation, 762


1.5. Recognize and use elements of classicalspeech forms (e.g., introduction, first andsecond transitions, body, conclusion) informulating rational arguments and applyingthe art of persuasion and debate.

SE/TE: Dramatic monologue, 67, Dramatic reading,881, Effective listening, 652, Eulogy, 155,Mock trial, 811, Narrative presentation, 120,Oral reading, 273, Perform a scene, 915,Poetry reading, 473, 947, 967, 979, Royalspeech, 647, Speech, 99, 177, 203, 573, 647

TE: Drama (Enrichment), 896, Performing ArtsConnection (Enrichment), 782


1.6. Present and advance a clear thesis statementand choose appropriate types of proof (e.g.,statistics, testimony, specific instances) thatmeet standard tests for evidence, includingcredibility, validity, and relevance.

SE/TE: Introduction, 461, Arguments, 530,Bibliography, 709, Book discussion, 349,Debate, 115, 165, 495, 509, 859, Oralargument, 287, interpretation, 993, Persuasiveargument, 311, 334, 631, Research report,979, Multimedia presentation, 998







1.7. Use props, visual aids, graphs, and electronicmedia to enhance the appeal and accuracy ofpresentations.

SE/TE: Graphic Aids, 533, Text aids, 767, 821, 823,825, 833, 835, 838, Charts, 297, 1045, Dialectchart, 967, Library resources chart, 135,Analyzing structure and format, 24, 27, textstructures, 522, 525, Essay: visual, IN5, 723,727, R8, Visual presentation, 947, Visualrepresentation, 276


1.8. Produce concise notes for extemporaneousdelivery.

SE/TE: Informal debate, 165, Informal talk, 47, Bookdiscussion, 349, Group discussion, 135, 729,Interview, 225, 395, 957, 1084, Oral anecdote,193, response, 762, Panel discussion, 1045


1.9. Analyze the occasion and the interests of theaudience and choose effective verbal andnonverbal techniques (e.g., voice, gestures,eye contact) for presentations.

SE/TE: Listening and Speaking Workshops: Analyzea media presentation, 762, Analyzing types ofarguments, 532, Comparing media coverage,422, Delivering a persuasive argument, 334,Descriptive presentations, 234, Effectivelistening, 652, Interviewing techniques, 1084,Multimedia presentation, 998, Narrativepresentation, 120, Oral responses to literature,920


Analysis and Evaluation of Oral and MediaCommunications1.10. Analyze historically significant speeches

(e.g., Abraham Lincoln’s “GettysburgAddress,” Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Havea Dream”) to find the rhetorical devices andfeatures that make them memorable.

SE/TE: Oral history, 311, Annotated bibliography,729, Biographical sketch, 263, Dialect chart,967, Multimedia biography, 611, Timelines,23, 203, 273, 329, 933, Visual presentation,947


1.11. Assess how language and delivery affect themood and tone of the oral communicationand make an impact on the audience.

1.12. Evaluate the clarity, quality, effectiveness,and general coherence of a speaker’simportant points, arguments, evidence,organization of ideas, delivery, diction, andsyntax.

SE/TE: Dialect chart, 967, Dramatic reading, 881,Effective listening, 652, Speech analysis, 691,Storytelling, 547, 1075, Analyze a mediapresentation, 762, Analyzing types ofarguments, 532, Delivering a persuasiveargument, 334







1.13. Analyze the types of arguments used by thespeaker, including argument by causation,analogy, authority, emotion, and logic.

SE/TE: Arguments, 530, Debate, 115, 165, 495, 509,859, Effective listening, 652, Informal debate,165, Mock trial, 811, Oral argument, 287,Panel discussion, 1045, Persuasive argument,311, 334, 631, Delivering a persuasiveargument, 334


1.14. Identify the aesthetic effects of a mediapresentation and evaluate the techniquesused to create them (e.g., compareShakespeare’s Henry V with KennethBranagh’s 1990. film version).

SE/TE: Analyze a media presentation, 762, Analyzingtypes of arguments, 532, Comparing mediacoverage, 422, Visual symbol, 839, Compareinformation from several sources, 812, 815,Credibility of information sources, 274, 590,593, Home pages, 591, Newspaper features,274, Visual representation, 276, Charts, 297,1045

TE: Film (Background), 732, 738, 823, 826, 1048,Film Connection (Enrichment), 1046, 1049,Humanities Connection (Enrichment), 798,800, 819


2.0. Speaking Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)Students deliver polished formal and extemporaneous presentations that combine the traditionalrhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description. Student speakingdemonstrates a command of standard American English and the organizational and delivery strategiesoutlined in Listening and Speaking Standard 1.0. Using the speaking strategies of grades nine and tenoutlined in Listening and Speaking Standard 1.0, students:

2.1. Deliver narrative presentations:a. Narrate a sequence of events and

communicate their significance to theaudience.

b. Locate scenes and incidents in specificplaces.

c. Describe with concrete sensory details thesights, sounds, and smells of a scene andthe specific actions, movements, gestures,and feelings of characters.

d. Pace the presentation of actions toaccommodate time or mood changes.

SE/TE: Descriptive presentation, 234, Narrativepresentation, 120, Oral anecdote, 193,Storytelling, 547, 1075







2.2. Deliver expository presentations:a. Marshal evidence in support of a thesis

and related claims, including informationon all relevant perspectives.

b. Convey information and ideas fromprimary and secondary sources accuratelyand coherently.

c. Make distinctions between the relativevalue and significance of specific data,facts, and ideas.

d. Include visual aids by employingappropriate technology to organize anddisplay information on charts, maps, andgraphs.

e. Anticipate and address the listener’spotential misunderstandings, biases, andexpectations.

f. Use technical terms and notationsaccurately.

SE/TE: Research report, 979, Media presentation,762, Motivational speech, 573, Presentation,933, Speech, 99, 177, 203, 573, 647, Speechanalysis, 691, Analyze a media presentation,762, Analyzing types of arguments, 532,Comparing media coverage, 422, Multimediapresentation, 998


2.3. Apply appropriate interviewing techniques:a. Prepare and ask relevant questions.b. Make notes of responses.c. Use language that conveys maturity,

sensitivity, and respect.d. Respond correctly and effectively to

questions.e. Demonstrate knowledge of the subject or

organization.f. Compile and report responses.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of the

interview.

SE/TE: Interview, 225, 395, 957, Telephoneinterview, 79, Television interview, 521, 721,Effective listening, 652, Interviewingtechniques, 1084


2.4. Deliver oral responses to literature:a. Advance a judgment demonstrating a

comprehensive grasp of the significantideas of works or passages (i.e., make andsupport warranted assertions about thetext).

b. Support important ideas and viewpointsthrough accurate and detailed referencesto the text or to other works.



SE/TE: Book discussion, 349, Dramatic monologue,67, Dramatic reading, 881, Monologue, 213,611, Motivational speech, 573, Oralinterpretation, 993, response, 762, Poetryreading, 473, 947, 967, 979, Oral responses toliterature, 920

TE: Drama (Enrichment), 896, Performing ArtsConnection (Enrichment), 782

TR: Reading Strategy Selection SupportWorkbook, Reader’s Companion, ReadingStrategies Formal Assessment, Open BookTests, Standardized Test Preparation






2.5. Deliver persuasive arguments (includingevaluation and analysis of problems andsolutions and causes and effects):a. Structure ideas and arguments in a

coherent, logical fashion.b. Use rhetorical devices to support

assertions (e.g., by appeal to logicthrough reasoning; by appeal to emotionor ethical belief; by use of personalanecdote, case study, or analogy).

c. Clarify and defend positions with preciseand relevant evidence, including facts,expert opinions, quotations, expressionsof commonly accepted beliefs, andlogical reasoning.

d. Anticipate and address the listener’sconcerns and counter arguments.

SE/TE: Persuasive argument, 311, 631, speech, 329,Analyzing types of arguments, 532,Delivering a persuasive argument, 334,Arguments, 530, Debate, 115, 165, 495, 509,859, Effective listening, 652, Gamesdiscussion, 363, Group discussion, 135, 729,Informal debate, 165, Oral argument, 287,Panel discussion, 1045, Perform a scene, 915


2.6. Deliver descriptive presentations:a. Establish clearly the speaker’s point of

view on the subject of the presentation.b. Establish clearly the speaker’s

relationship with that subject (e.g.,dispassionate observation, personalinvolvement).

c. Use effective, factual descriptions ofappearance, concrete images, shiftingperspectives and vantage points, andsensory details.

SE/TE: Descriptive presentation, 234, Demonstration,757, Musical review, 709, Music analysis,745, Narrative presentation, 120, Sound-effects tape, 297, Speech analysis, 691


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