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1 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Strand: Oral and Visual Communication Standard 1: Speaking Students shall demonstrate effective oral communication skills to express ideas and to present information. THE GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT IS PROFICIENCY IN ALL REQUIREMENTS AT PREVIOUS AND CURRENT GRADE. Grade 11 Speaking to share understanding and information OV Prepare and participate in structured discussions, such as Socratic discussions SL.1. Initiate and participate effectively in group discussions on grades topics, texts, and issues being studied in class. SL.1.a. Prepare for discussions by distilling the evidence or information about the material under study and explicitly draw on that preparation in discussions. SL.1.b. Cooperate with peers to set clear goals and deadlines, establish roles, and determine ground rules for decision making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views). SL.1.c. Propel conversations forward by asking questions that test the evidence and by sharing findings that clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. SL.1.d. Summarize accurately the comments and claims made on all sides of an issue and determine what additional information, research, and tasks are required for the team to complete the task. SL.1.e. Evaluate whether the team has met its goals. PH Lit: Discussion, 14, 224, 361, 474, 897, 978, 1185, 1290, 1292, R50; Press conference, 201; Interview, 16, 453, 978 1

2 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 OV Present a formal multi-media presentation SL.2. Integrate multiple streams of data presented through various mediums, evaluating the reliability and credibility of each source of information in order to answer questions, solve problems, or build knowledge. SL.5. Make strategic use of digital media elements and visual displays of data to enhance understanding. PH Lit: Multimedia Presentation, ; Writing Lesson: Electronic Slide Presentation, 535, Multi-Genre Response to Literature, 910, Multi-Genre Response to Poetry, 1078, Ad Campaign, 1363; Communications Workshop: Oral Interpretation of a Literary Work, , Research and Technology: Multimedia Presentation, 702 SL.4. Plan and deliver focused and coherent presentations that convey clear and distinct perspectives such that the line of reasoning and sources of support are clear and alternative perspectives are addressed, adjusting presentation to particular audiences and purposes. PH Lit: Communications Workshop: Write and Deliver a Persuasive Speech, ; Oral Interpretation of Literary Work, ; Listening and Speaking: Oral presentation, 14, 474, 565, 702, 1269; Oral report, 681; Research and Technology: Multimedia Presentation, 702; Impromptu speech, 222 Speaking for literary response, expression and analysis OV Participate in a variety of such speaking activities as scenes from a play, monologues, memorization of lines, character analysis, literary reviews, excerpts from famous speeches, and comparison of genre across eras SL.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. PH Lit: Communications Workshop: Write and Deliver a Persuasive Speech, ; Oral Interpretation of Literary Work, ; Listening and Speaking: Presentation, 14; Slide Presentation, 222; Group Discussion, 897; Research and Technology: Multimedia Presentation, 702; Small Group Discussion, 224, 361, 476 2

3 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Standard 2: Listening Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings. THE GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT IS PROFICIENCY IN ALL REQUIREMENTS AT PREVIOUS AND CURRENT GRADE. Grade 11 Listening for information, interpretation, critical analysis, and evaluation OV Demonstrate critical, empathetic, and reflective listening to interpret, respond to, and evaluate speakers messages SL.1.d. Summarize accurately the comments and claims made on all sides of an issue and determine what additional information, research, and tasks are required for the team to complete the task. PH Lit: Evaluate a Persuasive Speech, 196; Analyze a Political Advertisement, 952; Analyze and Evaluate Entertainment Media, 1264; Analyze Media Coverage of the Same Event, 1456; Discussion, 14, 224, 361, 474, 897, 978, 1185, 1290, 1292, R50; Press conference, 201; Interview, 16, 453, 978 OV Identify organizational patterns appropriate to diverse situations, such as interviews, debates, and conversations PH Lit: Communications Workshop, 196, 448, 676, 952, 1264, 1456; Discussion, 14, 224, 361, 474, 897, 978, 1185, 1290, 1292, R50; Press conference, 201; Interview, 16, 453, 978 OV Identify barriers to listening and generate methods to overcome them PH Lit: For related content see: Analyze a Political Advertisement, 952; Analyze and Evaluate Entertainment Media, 1264; Analyze Media Coverage of the Same Event, 1456; Discussion, 14, 224, 361, 474, 897, 978, 1185, 1290, 1292, R50; Press conference, 201; Interview, 16, 453, 978 OV Critique the clarity, accuracy, relevance, organization of evidence, and effectiveness of delivery of a presentation PH Lit: Evaluate a Persuasive Speech, 196; Analyze a Political Advertisement, 952; Analyze and Evaluate Entertainment Media, 1264; Analyze Media Coverage of the Same Event,

4 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 OV Demonstrate attentive, reflective, and critical listening skills to respond to, interpret, and evaluate speaker s message SL.3. Evaluate the information conveyed and rhetoric used by a speaker or presenter, identifying logical errors in reasoning and exaggerated or distorted evidence. PH Lit: Evaluate a Persuasive Speech, 196; Analyze a Political Advertisement, 952; Analyze and Evaluate Entertainment Media, 1264; Analyze Media Coverage of the Same Event, 1456; Discussion, 14, 224, 361, 474, 897, 978, 1185, 1290, 1292, R50; Press conference, 201; Interview, 16, 453, 978 Strand: Oral and Visual Communication Standard 3: Media Literacy Students shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media as a mode of communication. THE GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT IS PROFICIENCY IN ALL REQUIREMENTS AT PREVIOUS AND CURRENT GRADE. Grade 11 Analyzing media OV Describe the possible cause/effect relationships between mass media coverage and public opinion trends SL.2. Integrate multiple streams of data presented through various mediums, evaluating the reliability and credibility of each source of information in order to answer questions, solve problems, or build knowledge. PH Lit: Communications Workshop: Political Advertisement (nonprint) Analysis, , Print Media Coverage Comparison, Evaluating media credibility OV Use appropriate criteria to evaluate media with emphasis on prejudice, censorship, and disinformation SL.2. Integrate multiple streams of data presented through various mediums, evaluating the reliability and credibility of each source of information in order to answer questions, solve problems, or build knowledge. PH Lit: Communications Workshop: Political Advertisement (nonprint) Analysis, , Print Media Coverage Comparison,

5 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Strand: Writing Standard 4: Process Students shall employ a wide range of strategies as they write, using the writing process appropriately. THE GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT IS PROFICIENCY IN ALL REQUIREMENTS AT PREVIOUS AND CURRENT GRADE. Grade 11 Prewriting W Apply appropriate prewriting strategies to address purpose and audience with emphasis on exposition W.5. Strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Prewriting, 189, 441, 665, 945, 1257, 1449; Writing Lesson: Prewriting, 30, 67, 93, 109, 121, 154, 177, 241, 286, 320, 357, 373, 391, 421, 439, 491, 515, 529, 584, 612, 649, 663, 715, 727, 754, 763, 777, 794, 831, 845, 887, 910, 999, 1025, 1039, 1069, 1078, 1092, 1159, 1183, 1215, 1236, 1309, 1322, 1345, 1361, 1391, 1422, 1440 W Communicate clearly the purpose of the writing W.4. Produce writing in which the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. PH Lit: Purpose, consider, 177; also see: Writing Workshop: Narrowing Your Topic, 189, 441, 665, 945, 1257, 1449 Prewriting W Write clear and varied sentences PH Lit: Sentences, combining, 31, 94; Sentences, vary, 192, 444, 613, 1114; Sentence fragments, 447, 951; Phrase, Clause, 613; Avoiding Sentence Fragments and Run-ons, 1237; Using Transitional Expressions, 1323; Varying Sentences, 1441; Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Handbook, R57 R58 5

6 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 W Elaborate ideas clearly and accurately through word choice, vivid description, and selected information L.3. Make effective language choices. PH Lit: Word choice, 55, 67, 191, 193, 200, 391, 439, 439, 452, 668, 680, 715, 727, 910, 927, 946, 1114, 1183, 1215, 1422, 1452 W Adapt content vocabulary, voice, and tone to audience, purpose, and situation PH Lit: Audience, consider, 177, 189, 1450; Audience, knowledge level for, 999; also see: Logic, clarify, 320, 1260, 1345; Arguments, 391, 612, 666, 1215, 1260, 1391; Clarity, 727; Analysis, support of, 754; Balance, strike a, 946; Counterargument, 1215 W Arrange paragraphs into a logical progression with appropriate transition PH Lit: For related content see: Structure, overall, 192, 444; also see: Introduction/body/conclusion, 93, 154, 373, 391, 442, 529, 557, 754, 910, 999, 1025, 1101, 1258, 1422 Revising W Revise content of writing for central idea, elaboration, unity, and organization W.5. Strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Revising, 192, 444, 948, 1260, 1452; Writing Lesson: Revising, 515, 777, 794, 845, 1025, 1236, 1422 W Revise style of writing for selected vocabulary, selected information, sentence variety, tone, and voice W.5. Strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Revising, 192, 444, 948, 1260, 1452; Writing Lesson: Revising, 515, 777, 794, 845, 1025, 1236,

7 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 W Revise sentence formation in writing for completeness, coordination, subordination, standard word order, and absence of fused sentences W.5. Strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. PH Lit: Sentences, combining, 31, 94; Sentences, vary, 192, 444, 613, 1114; Sentence fragments, 447, 951; Phrase, Clause, 613; Avoiding Sentence Fragments and Run-ons, 1237; Using Transitional Expressions, 1323; Varying Sentences, 1441; Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Handbook, R57 R58 W Evaluate how well questions of purpose, audience, and genre have been addressed Editing W Apply grammatical conventions to edit for standard inflections, agreement, word meaning, and conventions W.5. Strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. L.3.a. Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual. PH Lit: Peer review, use, 55, 192, 444, 668, 948, 1260, 1452 PH Lit: Editing/Proofreading, 195, 447, 675, 951, 1263, 1455; also see: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics, 31, 94, 155, 287, 321, 358, 585, 613, 755, 911, 1093, 1115, 1237, 1323, R56 R63 W Apply grammatical conventions for capitalization, punctuation, formatting, and spelling L.2. Observe conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. a. Observe the conventions concerning using hyphens to join words. b. Spell correctly. PH Lit: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics, 31, 94, 155, 287, 321, 358, 585, 613, 755, 911, 1093, 1115, 1237, 1323, R56 R63; also see: Spelling, 195, 447, 675, 1263, 1455; Editing/Proofreading, 195, 447, 675, 951, 1263, 1455 Publishing W Refine selected pieces frequently to publish for intended audiences and purposes W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Publishing and Presenting, 195, 447, 675, 951, 1263,

8 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 W Maintain a writing portfolio that exhibits growth and reflection in the progress of meeting goals and expectations W Use available technology for all aspects of the writing process W.6. Demonstrate command of technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update work in response to ongoing feedback, including fresh arguments or new information. PH Lit: Reflecting on Your Writing & Publishing and Presenting, 195, 447, 675, 951, 1263, 1455 PH Lit: For related content see: Writing Workshop: Publishing and Presenting, 195, 447, 675, 951, 1263, 1455; also see: Multimedia Presentation, ; Writing Lesson: Electronic Slide Presentation, 535, Multi-Genre Response to Literature, 910, Multi-Genre Response to Poetry, 1078, Ad Campaign, 1363; Communications Workshop: Oral Interpretation of a Literary Work, , Research and Technology: Multimedia Presentation, 702; 21 st Century Skills, R42 R47 8

9 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Strand: Writing Standard 5: Purposes, Topics, Forms, and Audiences Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics and audiences employing a wide range of forms. THE GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT IS PROFICIENCY IN ALL REQUIREMENTS AT PREVIOUS AND CURRENT GRADE. Grade 11 Purposes and Audiences W Use effective rhetorical techniques and demonstrate understanding of purpose, speaker, audience, and form when completing expressive, persuasive, or literary writing assignments W.1. Write arguments in which they: W.1.c. Use precise words, phrases, and complex syntax to make explicit the relationships between claims and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claims and counterclaims. W.1.d. Sustain an objective style and tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the specific discipline as well as to the audience s knowledge, values, and possible biases. PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Persuasive Essay, ; Writing Lesson: Persuasive Editorial, 121; Editorial, 391, 663; Persuasive Essay, 255, 562, 1401; Persuasive Letter, 1183; Position Statements, 1255; Parody,

10 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Topics and Forms W Write expository compositions, including analytical essays and research reports, that assemble and convey evidence in support of the thesis make distinctions between the relative value and significance of data, facts, and ideas employ visual aids when appropriate W.2. Write informative/explanatory texts in which they: W.2. a. Introduce a complex topic and organize the information at multiple levels of the text so that each new piece of information builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings) and graphics (e.g., figures, tables) when useful to clarify ideas. W.2. b. Thoroughly develop aspects of a complex topic through the purposeful selection of the most significant and relevant facts, concrete details, quotations, extended definitions, or other information and examples. W.2. c. Use varied transitional devices and sentence structures to create cohesion, clarify complex ideas, and link the major sections of the text. W.2. d. Use precise language, domain-specific and technical wording (when appropriate), and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic in a style that responds to the specific discipline and context as well as to the expertise of likely readers. W.2. e. Provide a welldeveloped conclusion that follows logically from the information or explanation provided and articulates the implications or significance of the topic. PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Reflective Essay, , Historical Investigation Report, , Multimedia Presentation, , Persuasive Essay, ; also see: Comparisonand-contrast essay, 109, 133, 200, 268, 452, 543, 593, 680, 794, 919, 927, 956, 999, 1249, 1268, 1345, 1460; Essay, 515, 1025, 1061, 1101; Analytical essay, 584, 865, 871, 910, 1055, 1332,

11 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 W Write using rhetorical strategies with special emphasis on compare/contrast, argumentation/persuasion, cause/effect, and classification W.1. Write arguments in which they: W.1.c. Use precise words, phrases, and complex syntax to make explicit the relationships between claims and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claims and counterclaims. W.1.d. Sustain an objective style and tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the specific discipline as well as to the audience s knowledge, values, and possible biases. PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Persuasive Essay, ; Writing Lesson: Persuasive Editorial, 121; Editorial, 391, 663; Persuasive Essay, 255, 562, 1401; Persuasive Letter, 1183; Position Statements, 1255; Parody,

12 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 W Write persuasive compositions that structure ideas and arguments clarify and defend positions with precise and relevant evidence use specific rhetorical devices to support assertions address readers concerns, counterclaims, biases, and expectations W.1. Write arguments in which they: W.1.a. Introduce a substantive claim, establish its significance, distinguish it from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization so that claims, reasons, and evidence are purposefully and logically sequenced. W.1.b. Develop a claim and counterclaim thoroughly and fairly, supplying the most relevant evidence, while pointing out the strengths of their own claim and the weaknesses of the counterclaim. W.1.c. Use precise words, phrases, and complex syntax to make explicit the relationships between claims and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claims and counterclaims. W.1.d. Sustain an objective style and tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the specific discipline as well as to the audience s knowledge, values, and possible biases. W.1. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows logically from the argument and offers a reflection or recommendation. PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Persuasive Essay, ; Writing Lesson: Persuasive Editorial, 121; Editorial, 391, 663; Persuasive Essay, 255, 562, 1401; Persuasive Letter, 1183; Position Statements, 1255; Parody,

13 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 W Write a variety of letters, including letters for employment and letters of request, that follow a conventional format address the intended audience provide clear, purposeful information use appropriate vocabulary, tone, and style W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. PH Lit: Business letter, 1114; Persuasive letter, 1183; Letter to author, 1407, 1422 W Write poems using a range of poetic techniques, forms and figurative language, emphasizing free verse poetry PH Lit: Poem: found, 45, using extended metaphor, 1045 W Write responses to literature that articulate the significant ideas of literary works support important ideas and viewpoints analyze the author s use of stylistic devices determine the impact of ambiguities, nuances, and complexities using evidence from the text W.9. Write in response to literary or informational sources, drawing evidence from the text to support analysis and reflection as well as to describe what they have learned. W.9.a. Apply grades reading standards to literature (e.g., Analyze how an author draws on and transforms fictional source material, such as how Shakespeare draws on a story from Ovid, or a later author draws on Shakespeare ). W.9.b. Apply grades reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., Evaluate the reasoning and rhetoric that support an argument or explanation, including assessing the relevance and sufficiency of evidence and identifying false statements or fallacious reasoning ). PH Lit: Writing Lessons: Response to literature, 154, 910, 1078, Critical essay, 491, 807, 887, Essay in response to criticism, 515, Essay About Historical Context, 763; Character types essay, 593, Character analysis, 715, Approaches to literary criticism, 777, 1069, Critical review, 831, 1322, Poetry essay, 871, 1055, Essay of interpretation,

14 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 W Write on demand to a specified prompt within a given time frame W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. PH Lit: Timed Writing, 133, 187, 255, 397, 505, 562, 624, 771, 943, 1008, 1255, 1447 W Write across the curriculum W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. PH Lit: For related content see: Museum placard, 177; Symposium, 201; Historical context essay, 763; Evaluation: magazine designs, 957 W.3. Write narratives in which they: W.3.a. Engage the reader by establishing the significance of a problem, situation, or observation and purposefully organize events or experiences. W.3. b. Develop narrative elements (e.g., setting, stance, event sequence, complex characters) with purposefully selected details that call readers attention to what is most distinctive or worth noticing. W.3. c. Use a variety of techniques to build toward a particular impact (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution). W.3.d. Use precise language to develop the events, experiences, and ideas clearly and to reinforce the style. W.3. e. Provide a satisfying conclusion that follows from what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative, ; Short Story, ; Writing Lesson: Play, 30; Journal Entry, 55; Modern Retelling of a Story, 241; Monologue, 845; Sequel, 857; Same Story, 1309; Memoir, 1440; Radio play,

15 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Strand: Writing Standard 6: Conventions Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English conventions in written work. THE GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT IS PROFICIENCY IN ALL REQUIREMENTS AT PREVIOUS AND CURRENT GRADE. Grade 11 Sentence Formation W Use a variety of sentence structures, types, and lengths for effect in writing PH Lit: Sentences, combining, 31, 94; Sentences, vary, 192, 444, 613, 1114; Sentence fragments, 447, 951; Phrase, Clause, 613; Avoiding Sentence Fragments and Run-ons, 1237; Using Transitional Expressions, 1323; Varying Sentences, 1441; Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Handbook, R57 R58 Usage W Apply usage rules appropriately in all formal writing L.1. Observe conventions of grammar and usage. L.1.a. Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested. L.1.b. Resolve complex usage issues, particularly when the issue involves contested or changing usage; consult references (e.g., Merriam- Webster s Dictionary of English Usage) as needed for guidance. PH Lit: Editing and Proofreading, 195, 447, 675, 1263, 1455; also see: Sentences, combining, 31, 94; Sentences, vary, 192, 444, 613, 1114; Sentence fragments, 447, 951; Phrase, Clause, 613; Avoiding Sentence Fragments and Run-ons, 1237; Using Transitional Expressions, 1323; Varying Sentences, 1441; Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Handbook, R57 R58 Subject verb agreement PH Lit: Subject-verb agreement, 755 Pronoun agreement PH Lit: Pronoun-antecedent agreement, 911 Misplaced modifiers PH Lit: Modifier placement,

16 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Active and passive voice PH Lit: Voice, active/passive, 1115 Indicative and subjunctive mood Spelling W Apply conventional spelling to all pieces Reading Kit (anc): 398, 399 L.2.b. Spell correctly. PH Lit: Spelling, 195, 447, 675, 1263, 1455 Capitalization W Apply conventional rules of capitalization in writing L.2. Observe conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Editing and Proofreading (names and places), 195: Writing: Revising, 1159; Capitalization, R61 Punctuation W Apply the punctuation rules appropriately in writing L.2. Observe conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. L.2. a. Observe the conventions concerning using hyphens to join words. PH Lit: Commas, 31, 1263; Punctuation Tip, 31, 155, 613, 1323; Writer s Toolbox: Punctuation in Dialogue, 1453; Handbook, R61 Strand: Writing Standard 7: Craftsmanship Students shall develop personal style and voice as they approach the craftsmanship of writing. THE GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT IS PROFICIENCY IN ALL REQUIREMENTS AT PREVIOUS AND CURRENT GRADE. Grade 11 Purposefully shaping and controlling language W Use figurative language effectively with emphasis on extended metaphor and symbolism PH Lit: Poem, using extended metaphor, 1045; also see: Description, 55, 83; Imagery, 93; Images, visual,

17 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 W Use a variety of sentence structures, types, and lengths to contribute to fluency and interest PH Lit: Sentences, combining, 31, 94; Sentences, vary, 192, 444, 613, 1114; Sentence fragments, 447, 951; Phrase, Clause, 613; Avoiding Sentence Fragments and Run-ons, 1237; Using Transitional Expressions, 1323; Varying Sentences, 1441; Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Handbook, R57 R58 W Apply such elements of discourse as purpose, speaker, audience, and form when completing narrative, expository, persuasive, or descriptive writing assignments PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative, , Reflective Essay, , Historical Investigation Report, , Multimedia Presentation, , Persuasive Essay, , Short Story, W Demonstrate organization, unity, and coherence by using implied transitions and sequencing PH Lit: Transitional words/phrases, 154, 286, 320, 529, 543, 887, 948, 1025, 1078, 1114, 1236, 1260, 1345, 1391; Structure, overall, 192, 444; also see: Introduction/body/conclusion, 93, 154, 373, 391, 442, 529, 557, 754, 910, 999, 1025, 1101, 1258, 1422 W Use extension and multi-level elaboration to develop an idea emphasizing dependent clauses PH Lit: Elaboration, 190, 666, 1258; also see: Support, review and evaluate, 121; Details, gather, 55, 67, 79, 83, 189, 241, 421, 441, 442, 529, 612, 663, 665, 910, 1257, 1309, 1332, 1361, 1449; Evidence, 200, 663, 1183, 1257; also see: Subordination,

18 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 W Combine concrete and commentary information for elaboration PH Lit: Support, review and evaluate, 121; Details, gather, 55, 67, 79, 83, 189, 241, 421, 441, 442, 529, 612, 663, 665, 910, 1257, 1309, 1332, 1361, 1449; Evidence, 200, 663, 1183, 1257 W Use precise word choices that convey specific meaning PH Lit: Word choice, 55, 67, 191, 193, 200, 391, 439, 439, 452, 668, 680, 715, 727, 910, 927, 946, 1114, 1183, 1215, 1422, 1452 W Personalize writing to convey voice in formal and informal pieces PH Lit: Language, use appropriate, 121; Arguments, 391, 612, 666, 1215, 1391; Conversational style, appropriate, 783; Appeals, effective, 1258 W Use point of view, characterization, style, and related elements for specific rhetorical (communication) and aesthetic (artistic) purposes PH Lit: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative, , Reflective Essay, , Historical Investigation Report, , Persuasive Essay, , Short Story, W Evaluate own writing and others writing to highlight the individual voice, improve sentence variety and style, and enhance subtlety of meaning of tone in ways that are consistent with the purpose, audience, and form of writing PH Lit: Reflecting on Your Writing & Publishing and Presenting, 195, 447, 675, 951, 1263,

19 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Strand: Reading Standard 9: Comprehension Students shall apply a variety of strategies to read and comprehend printed material. THE GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT IS PROFICIENCY IN ALL REQUIREMENTS AT PREVIOUS AND CURRENT GRADE. Grade 11 Literal and inferential understanding R Connect own background knowledge to recognize and analyze personal biases brought to a text PH Lit: Background knowledge, use, 506, 510, 514, 536, 542, 543, 1056, 1061, 1160, 1392, 1393, 1401 R Analyze style and diction to determine author s purpose PH Lit: Author's style, 56, 74, 79, 376, 380, 385, 390, 406, 407, 424, 517, 676, 778, 782, 783, 798, 805, 807, 1324, 1328, 1330, 1331, 1332; Diction, 425, 429, 430, 438, 448, 536, 539, 543, 1070, 1077, 1376,

20 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 R Develop and use appropriate strategies to support active reading and engagement PH Lit: Purpose for reading, set/establish, 18, 22, 26, 29, 518, 523, 524, 528; Signal words, recognize, 46, 49, 54, 55; Paraphrase to determine meaning, 74, 76, 79, 778, 781, 783, 1376, 1381; Inference, draw, 270, 275, 277, 279, 285, 1346, 1355; Essential message, determine, 334, 342, 349, 356, 552, 557; Challenging or Questioning the text, 364, 372; Questions, generate, 492, 493, 497, 501, 505, 846, 850, 853, 854; Predictions, make, 594, 597, 598, 600, 606, 611, 846, 857, 1160, 1163, 1168, 1176, 1177, 1180, 1182, 1296, 1304, 1307, 1308; Questions, ask, 650, 659, 660, 662, 1324, 1332; Conclusions, draw, 1010, 1015, 1020, 1024, 1392, 1393, 1401; Relate to own experience, 1424, 1428,

21 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 R Analyze how works of a given period reflect author s background, historical events, and cultural influences PH Lit: Essential Questions of the Literary Period: What is the relationship between place and literature?, 6, 214, 470, 694, 976, 1285; What makes American literature American?, 9, 219, 472, 699, 974, 1287; How does literature shape or reflect society?, 11, 216, 466, 696, 970, 1282; also see: Philosophical assumptions, analyze, 40, 43, 45, 376, 381, 386, 390, 614, 615, 619, 620, 624; Writer's perspective, analyze, 178, 179, 181, 184, 186, 187, 682; Historical period, evaluate influences of, 226, 229, 231, 237, 240, 634, 639, 1216, 1218, 1234; Essential message, determine, 334, 342, 349, 356, 552, 557; Writer's views/insights, compare, 536, 543; Philosophical argument, analyze, 626, 633, 784, 793; Political assumptions, analyze, 98, 108, 982, 998; Relate to own experience, 1424, 1428, 1439 R Draw inferences from a complete selection (including conclusions, generalizations, and predictions) and support them with text evidence R-L.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves things uncertain. R-IT.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves things uncertain. PH Lit: Inference, draw, 270, 275, 277, 279, 285, 1346,

22 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Summary and Generalization R Summarize and paraphrase complex structures in informational and literary texts, including relationships among concepts and details R-L.2. Analyze how multiple themes or central ideas in a text interact, build on, and, in some cases, conflict with one another. R-L.5. Analyze how an author s choices concerning how to structure a text (e.g., electing at what point to begin or end a story) shape the meaning of the text. R-IT.2. Analyze how multiple ideas in a text interact, build on, and, in some cases, conflict with one another. R-IT.3. Analyze in detail an author s ideas by describing how the ideas are developed and refined by specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text. R-IT.5. Analyze how an author s choices concerning how to structure a text (e.g., how reasons, evidence, and information are organized and emphasized) shape the meaning of the text. PH Lit: Informational Texts, , , , , , , , , , , , , ; also see: Paraphrase to determine meaning, 74, 76, 79, 778, 781, 783, 1376, 1381; Summarize, 168, 176, 256, 258, 264, 268, 1026, 1030, 1038 Analysis and Evaluation R Compare and contrast aspects of texts, including themes, conflicts, and allusions, both within and across texts R-L.2. Analyze how multiple themes or central ideas in a text interact, build on, and, in some cases, conflict with one another. R-IT.2. Analyze how multiple ideas in a text interact, build on, and, in some cases, conflict with one another. PH Lit: Contemporary Commentary, 15 16, , , , , ; Comparing Literary Works, 18, 29, 46, 55, 98, 108, 110, 120, 139, 152, 157, 165, 256, 268, 323, 333, 364, 372, 406, 420, 530, 535, 536, 543, 587, 593, 718, 726, 866, 871, 901, 908, 913, 919, 922, 927, 982, 998, 1062, 1068, 1102, 1113, 1239, 1346, 1355, 1408, 1421, 1424,

23 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 R Analyze point of view and its influence on elements of the text (e.g., tone, theme, and purpose) PH Lit: Point of view, 478, 481, 488, 490, 640, 650, 662, 797, 1424, 1439, 1450 R Challenge or defend author s use of fallacies PH Lit: Logical fallacies, 197, 953 R Analyze and defend a position using concepts gained from reading R-IT.8. Evaluate the reasoning and rhetoric that support an argument or explanation, including assessing the relevance and sufficiency of evidence and identifying false statements or fallacious reasoning. R-IT.9. Synthesize explanations and arguments from diverse sources to provide a coherent account of events or ideas, including resolving conflicting information. PH Lit: Discussion, small group: Essential Questions, 14, 474, 978, 1290; Extend Your Learning, 224, 361, 476, 897, 1185, 1292 R Analyze and compare the author s use of figures of speech and sound devices R-L.4. Analyze in detail the condensed language of poems (or particularly rich language use in a narrative or drama), determining how specific word choices and multiple meanings shape the impact and tone. PH Lit: Metaphor, 80, 83, 372, 376, 380, 385, 390, 403, 1040, 1045, 1050, 1055; Figurative language, 364, 369, 403, 449; Sound devices, 403, 1056, 1061; Simile, 784, 793, 1050, 1055; Imagery, 792, 1364, 1367, 1369; also see: Comparing Literary Works: Images, 718, 726, Personification, 866, 871, Imagery, 922, 927 R Examine the way in which clarity of meaning is affected by the patterns of organization, repetition of the main ideas, organization of language, and word choice in the text PH Lit: Essential message, determine, 334, 342, 349, 356, 552, 557; Word choice, 425, 438, 448, 798; Organizational patterns, analyze, 1094, 1098, 1101; Main idea and supporting details, 1102, 1110,

24 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 R Analyze authors use archetypes (universal modes or patterns) drawn from myth and tradition in literature, film, political speeches, and religious writings PH Lit: Archetype, 18, 84, 92; Archetype of the quest, 846, 850, 853, 854, 857; also see: Comparing Literary Works: Multiple Themes, 901, 908, Poetry of Cultural Identity, 913, 919, Social Commentary, 1346, 1355, Themes, 1408, 1421 R-L.3. Analyze the impact of the author s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed). PH Lit: Writing Lessons: Response to literature, 154, 910, 1078, Character study, 357, Critical essay, 491, 807, 887, Essay in response to criticism, 515, Essay About Historical Context, 763; Character types essay, 593, Character analysis, 715, Approaches to literary criticism, 777, 1069, Critical review, 831, 1322, Poetry essay, 871, 1055, Essay of interpretation, 1025 R-L.9. Analyze how an author draws on and transforms fictional source material in a specific work (e.g., how Shakespeare draws on a story from Ovid or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare). PH Lit: World Literature Connection: Tenth Muse (Women Poets), 78, Socrates, 142, African Proverbs, 151, Faust Legend, 235, Mt. Olympus, 382, Dramatic Monologue: Robert Browning, 646, Hero's Quest, 851, Ars Poetica, 1368 R-L.10. In grade 11, read literature independently, proficiently, and fluently in the grades 11 CCR text complexity band; read texts at the high end of the range with scaffolding as needed. In grade 12, read literature independently, proficiently, and fluently in the grades 11 CCR text complexity band; read stretch texts in the Beyond CCR text complexity band with scaffolding as needed. PH Lit: Independent Reading, 213, 433, 617, 781, 1037,

25 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 R-IT.4. Interpret how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist No. 10 and No. 51). PH Lit: Signal words, recognize, 46, 49, 54, 55; Essential message, determine, 334, 342, 349, 356, 552, 557; Writer's views/insights, compare, 536, 543; Philosophical argument, analyze, 626, 633, 784, 793 R-IT.6. Analyze how various authors express different points of view on similar events or issues, assessing the authors assumptions, use of evidence, and reasoning, including analyzing seminal U.S. documents (e.g., The Federalist, landmark U.S. Supreme Court majority opinions and dissents). PH Lit: Contemporary Commentary, 15 16, , , , , ; also see: Comparing Literary Works: Political Assumptions, 98, 108, Writer's Views/Insights, 536, 543, Humor Past and Present, 587, 593, Poetry of Cultural Identity, 913, 919, Political Drama Past and Present, 1239, Social Commentary, 1346, 1355 R-IT.7. Synthesize and apply multiple sources of information presented in different formats in order to address a question or solve a problem, including resolving conflicting information. PH Lit: Research and Technology, 201, 222, 453, 681, 702, 957, 1269, 1290, 1363, 1461 R-IT.10. In grade 11, read informational text independently, proficiently, and fluently in the grades 11 CCR text complexity band; read texts at the high end of the range with scaffolding as needed. In grade 12, read informational text independently, proficiently, and fluently in the grades 11 CCR text complexity band; read stretch texts in the Beyond CCR text complexity band with scaffolding as needed. PH Lit: Independent Reading, 213, 433, 617, 781, 1037,

26 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Strand: Reading Standard 10: Variety of Text Students shall read, examine, and respond to a wide range of texts. THE GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT IS PROFICIENCY IN ALL REQUIREMENTS AT PREVIOUS AND CURRENT GRADE. Grade 11 Practical Texts R Read across the curriculum a variety of such practical texts as advertisements, warranties, manuals, job and career descriptions, applications, college catalogs and financial documents PH Lit: Informational Texts:, consumer documents, , , letters/floor plan, , commission/field report, , public/government documents, , digital reference tools, , workplace documents, R Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information in practical texts PH Lit: Informational Texts:, analyze text features, , consumer documents, , online source, evaluate validity and credibility, , symbols, evaluate persuasive use of, Poetry R Read a variety of poetry, including free verse R-L.4. Analyze in detail the condensed language of poems (or particularly rich language use in a narrative or drama), determining how specific word choices and multiple meanings shape the impact and tone. PH Lit: Focus on Literary Forms: Poetry, ; Lyric poem, 402, 1334, 1340, 1344; Blog entry about poetry, 421; Epic poetry, 424; Rhyme scheme, 634, 638, 639; Narrative poem, 640, 648; Poet's introduction, 783; Analytical essay, poetry, 871, 1055; Poetry of Cultural Identity, 913, 919; Sound devices, 1056,

27 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 R Analyze an author s use of poetic conventions and structures including line, stanza, imagery, rhythm, rhyme, and sound devices R-L.4. Analyze in detail the condensed language of poems (or particularly rich language use in a narrative or drama), determining how specific word choices and multiple meanings shape the impact and tone. PH Lit: Repetition, 97, 98, 108, 425, 1062, 1068; Heroic couplets, 122, 127; Meter, 256, 260, 263, 267, 268, 402, 872; Comparison-andcontrast essay, poetry, 268, 794, 927, 1345; Assonance, Consonance, Alliteration, 403, 1056, 1061; Comparing Literary Works: Refrains of Songs, 530, 535; Repetition / Rhyme scheme, 634, 638, 639; Narrative poem, 640, 648; Analytical essay, poetry, 871, 1055; Sound devices, 1056, 1061; Parallelism, 1062, 1068 R Analyze and compare characteristics of free verse R Analyze traditional and contemporary works of poets from many cultures PH Lit: Free verse, 424, 438, 1356, 1360 PH Lit: Focus on Literary Forms: Poetry, ; Lyric poem, 402, 1334, 1340, 1344; Blog entry about poetry, 421; Epic poetry, 424; Rhyme scheme, 634, 638, 639; Narrative poem, 640, 648; Poet's introduction, 783; Analytical essay, poetry, 871, 1055; Poetry of Cultural Identity, 913, 919; Sound devices, 1056, 1061 R Analyze the author s possible use of persona PH Lit: For related material see: Poet's introduction, 783; Poetry of Cultural Identity, 913,

28 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 R Analyze techniques poets use to evoke emotion in a reader R-L.4. Analyze in detail the condensed language of poems (or particularly rich language use in a narrative or drama), determining how specific word choices and multiple meanings shape the impact and tone. PH Lit: Heroic couplets, 122, 127; Meter, 256, 260, 263, 267, 268, 402, 872; Comparison-and-contrast essay, poetry, 268, 794, 927, 1345; Assonance, Consonance, Alliteration, 403, 1056, 1061; Comparing Literary Works: Refrains of Songs, 530, 535; Repetition / Rhyme scheme, 634, 638, 639; Narrative poem, 640, 648; Analytical essay, poetry, 871, 1055; Sound devices, 1056, 1061; Parallelism, 1062, 1068 R Analyze word choice, tone, and voice R-L.4. Analyze in detail the condensed language of poems (or particularly rich language use in a narrative or drama), determining how specific word choices and multiple meanings shape the impact and tone. PH Lit: Repetition, 97, 98, 108, 425, 1062, 1068; Heroic couplets, 122, 127; Meter, 256, 260, 263, 267, 268, 402, 872; Comparison-andcontrast essay, poetry, 268, 794, 927, 1345; Assonance, Consonance, Alliteration, 403, 1056, 1061; Comparing Literary Works: Refrains of Songs, 530, 535; Repetition / Rhyme scheme, 634, 638, 639; Narrative poem, 640, 648; Analytical essay, poetry, 871, 1055; Sound devices, 1056, 1061; Parallelism, 1062, 1068 R Paraphrase and interpret to find the meaning of selected poems, emphasizing the complete selection PH Lit: Paraphrase to determine meaning, 74, 76, 79, 778, 781, 783, 1376,

29 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Drama R Read a variety of dramatic selections, including modern drama R-L.7. Compare and contrast multiple interpretations of a drama or story (e.g., recorded or live productions), distinguishing how each version interprets the source text. (This includes at least one play by Shakespeare as well as one play by an American dramatist.) PH Lit: Focus on Literary Forms: Drama, ; The Crucible, ; Comparing Literary Works: Political Drama Past and Present, ; Informational Texts: newspaper articles (theater/film review, feature article), ; also see: World Literature Connection: Dramatic Monologue: Robert Browning, 646, Bertolt Brecht, 1171, Maxim Gorky, 1137, Federico García Lorca, 1199, Wole Soyinka, 1223 R Compare drama to stage, film, or television adaptations R-L.7. Compare and contrast multiple interpretations of a drama or story (e.g., recorded or live productions), distinguishing how each version interprets the source text. (This includes at least one play by Shakespeare as well as one play by an American dramatist.) PH Lit: Informational Texts: newspaper articles (theater/film review, feature article), R Describe the dramatic conventions or devices used by playwrights to present ideas PH Lit: Dramatic exposition, 1123, 1127, 1129, 1138, 1146, 1147, 1151, 1158; Biblical allusion & Conflict, internal/external, drama, 1160, 1162, 1164, 1167, 1173, 1182; Characterization and Irony, drama, 1186, 1188, 1189, 1191, 1200, 1201, 1206,

30 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 R Analyze an author s use of dramatic conventions PH Lit: Dramatic exposition, 1123, 1127, 1129, 1138, 1146, 1147, 1151, 1158; Biblical allusion & Conflict, internal/external, drama, 1160, 1162, 1164, 1167, 1173, 1182; Characterization and Irony, drama, 1186, 1188, 1189, 1191, 1200, 1201, 1206, 1214 R Compare and contrast the effects of dramatic elements of plays from various cultures R-L.7. Compare and contrast multiple interpretations of a drama or story (e.g., recorded or live productions), distinguishing how each version interprets the source text. (This includes at least one play by Shakespeare as well as one play by an American dramatist.) PH Lit: Comparing Literary Works: Political Drama Past and Present, ; Informational Texts: newspaper articles (theater/film review, feature article), ; also see: World Literature Connection: Dramatic Monologue: Robert Browning, 646, Bertolt Brecht, 1171, Maxim Gorky, 1137, Federico García Lorca, 1199, Wole Soyinka, 1223 R Recognize and examine the elements of modern drama PH Lit: Focus on Literary Forms: Drama, ; The Crucible, ; Comparing Literary Works: Political Drama Past and Present, R Compare and contrast the hero of a modern drama to the tragic hero PH Lit: Tragic hero, 1116, 1216,

31 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 Literary and Content Prose R Reads a variety of literary and content prose PH Lit: Comparing Literary Works, 18, 29, 46, 55, 98, 108, 110, 120, 139, 152, 157, 165, 256, 268, 323, 333, 364, 372, 406, 420, 530, 535, 536, 543, 587, 593, 718, 726, 866, 871, 901, 908, 913, 919, 922, 927, 982, 998, 1062, 1068, 1102, 1113, 1239, 1346, 1355, 1408, 1421, 1424, 1439; Informational Texts, , , , , , , , , , , , , R Analyze the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a written work PH Lit: Essential Questions of the Literary Period: What is the relationship between place and literature?, 6, 214, 470, 694, 976, 1285; What makes American literature American?, 9, 219, 472, 699, 974, 1287; How does literature shape or reflect society?, 11, 216, 466, 696, 970, 1282; also see: Philosophical assumptions, analyze, 40, 43, 45, 376, 381, 386, 390, 614, 615, 619, 620, 624; Writer's perspective, analyze, 178, 179, 181, 184, 186, 187, 682; Historical period, evaluate influences of, 226, 229, 231, 237, 240, 634, 639, 1216, 1218, 1234; Essential message, determine, 334, 342, 349, 356, 552, 557; Writer's views/insights, compare, 536, 543; Philosophical argument, analyze, 626, 633, 784, 793; Political assumptions, analyze, 98, 108, 982, 998; Relate to own experience, 1424, 1428,

32 Arkansas English Language Arts Curriculum s Grade 11 R Describe literary contributions of various cultures PH Lit: The selections in Prentice Hall Literature represent the widest possible range of cultures, literary approaches, genres, and time periods in order to reflect the complexity of human experience. Some of the authors in the grade 9 text include: Authors: Julia Alvarez, 1291, 1294, 1297, 1298, 1451; Elizabeth Bishop, 1071, 1072, 1075; Arna Bontemps, 920, 924; Chief Joseph, 616, 622; Kate Chopin, 627, 628; Stephen Crane, 507, 508; Frederick Douglas, 519, 521; Martín Espada, 1347, 1348; Maxim Gorky, 1137; Ernest Hemingway, 799, 800; Bernard Malamud, 1027, 1028; Herman Melville, 335, 337; Samir S.Patel, 559; Jarrell Randall, 996, 997; Phillis Wheatley, 123, 125; Amy Tan, 1409, 1410 R Use literary terms to critique a work PH Lit: Writing Lessons: Response to literature, 154, 910, 1078, Character study, 357, Critical essay, 491, 807, 887, Essay in response to criticism, 515, Essay About Historical Context, 763; Character types essay, 593, Character analysis, 715, Approaches to literary criticism, 777, 1069, Critical review, 831, 1322, Poetry essay, 871, 1055, Essay of interpretation,