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INTRODUCTION This document demonstrates how Prentice Hall Writing Coach meets the objectives of the Language Arts (2010). Correlation page references are to the Teacher s Edition and are cited by activity and page number. Lessons in the Teacher s Edition contain facsimile Student Edition pages. Prentice Hall Writing Coach is a digitally driven grammar and writing program that improves students skills in Grades 6 12. It s Personalized Prentice Hall Writing Coach gives students personalized, detailed feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their writing. It is the only program that uses a paragraph scorer as well as an essay scorer so struggling students that aren t ready to write larger pieces can receive the same productive feedback as the rest of the class. It s Flexible Prentice Hall Writing Coach has several components that work together as a comprehensive writing program or a seamless complement to any literature anthologies, novels, or other language arts program teachers might be using. It s Manageable The best way for students to become better writers is to spend more time writing. The problem is, the more time they spend writing, the more time teachers need to spend grading and assessing. Prentice Hall Writing Coach performs this time-consuming task by grading students writing examples and providing personalized feedback. This lets teachers spend more time teaching and a lot less time grading. It s Engaging Prentice Hall Writing Coach provides targeted writing feedback in an online format. Plus, students will receive extensive experience communicating in today s digital world with skills instruction in writing e-mails and blogs, evaluating material on the Internet, and developing multimedia presentations. It s Comprehensive Prentice Hall Writing Coach is more than just a writing program. It s a complete language arts program that provides personalized grammar instruction as well. Prentice Hall Writing Coach uses students writing examples to diagnose strengths and weaknesses in their grammar and supports them with grammar instruction and remediation. This document demonstrates the high degree of success students will achieve by using Prentice Hall Writing Coach. 2

English Language Arts Standards» Reading: Literature» Introduction The following standards offer a focus for instruction each year and help ensure that students gain adequate exposure to a range of texts and tasks. Rigor is also infused through the requirement that students read increasingly complex texts through the grades. Students advancing through the grades are expected to meet each year s grade-specific standards and retain or further develop skills and understandings mastered in preceding grades. The CCR anchor standards and high school grade-specific standards work in tandem to define college and career readiness expectations the former providing broad standards, the latter providing additional specificity. English Language Arts Standards» Reading: Literature» Grade 8 Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. 3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. 5. Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style. 6. Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors. see: Mentor Texts (Try It! activities), 68 69, 94 97, 122 123, 148 149, 174 175, 200 201; Student Model, 70 71, 98 99, 124, 125, 150 151, 176 177, 202 203 see: Theme (controlling idea), 24, 131, 134, 143, 146, 148, 154, 157, 158, 160, 166, 169, 195; Summary of features, in responses to literature, 198, 209, 212, 218 see: Dialogue, 24, 96, 103; Plot, 66, 92, 102, 108, 117 SE/TE: Mentor Text, Learn From Experience, 96, 122 123; also see: Rhetorical and Literary Devices, 54 55; Poet s Toolbox, Figurative Language, 129 see: Mentor Texts (Try It activities), 68 69, 94 97, 122 123; Student Model, 70 71, 98 99, 124 see: Characters, 75, 92, 95, 102, 114, 117, 200 and Focus on Craft: Consistent Point of View, 213 SE/TE: For related material, see: Turn a Poem Into a Music Video, 139; Writing for Media: Dramatic Scene, 114 115; also see: 166 167 8. (Not applicable to literature) (Not applicable to literature) 3

9. Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws SE/TE: For related material, see: Myths, 12, 93 on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6 8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. see: Mentor Texts (Try It! activities), 68 69, 94 97, 122 123, 148 149, 174 175, 200 201; Student Model, 70 71, 98 99, 124, 125, 150 151, 176 177, 202 203 English Language Arts Standards» Reading: Informational Text» Introduction The CCR anchor standards and high school grade-specific standards work in tandem to define college and career readiness expectations the former providing broad standards, the latter providing additional specificity. English Language Arts Standards» Reading: Informational Text» Grade 8 Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. 3. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories). Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. 5. Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept. 6. Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. see: Mentor Texts (Try It activities), 148 149, 174 175, 200 201; Student Model, 125, 150 151, 176 177, 202 203 SE/TE: Main Idea, 50, 76, 160, 182, 198; also see: Summarizing, in research writing, 226, 235, 251, 265 see: Mentor Texts (Try It activities), 148 149, 174 175, 200 201; Student Model, 150 151, 176 177, 202 203 SE/TE: Learn From Experience, 122 123; For related material, see: Rhetorical and Literary Devices, 54 55; Poet s Toolbox, 129; Start Your Draft, 131; Look at the Big Picture, 134 SE/TE: For related material, see: Response to Literature, 196 221; also see: Sentences, Paragraphs, and Compositions, 48 64 SE/TE: For related material, see: Response to Literature, 196 221; Point of view (viewpoint), 66, 94, 109, 161, 175, 179, 181, 183, 195, 213, 221, 250, 265 4

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea. 8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. 9. Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6 8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. SE/TE: For related material, see: Response to Literature, 196 221; 21 st Century Learning, 85, 113, 139, 165, 191, 217, 249, 268; also see: Writing for Media Assignment, 86 87, 114 115, 140 141, 166 167, 192 193, 218 219, 250 251, 266 267 SE/TE: For related material, see Writing: Persuasion: Mentor Text, 174 175; Student Model, 176 177; Writing Process, 178 195 SE/TE: For related material, see Response to Literature, 196 221; also see: Make a Research Plan, 232 233; Collect and Organize Your Data, 234 235; Provide and Document Evidence, 240 SE/TE: For related material, see: Response to Literature, 196 221; Mentor Text, 148 149; Student Model: Cause-and-Effect Essay, 150 151; Research Writing: Informational Research Report, 222 255 English Language Arts Standards» Writing» Introduction The following standards for grades 6 12 offer a focus for instruction each year to help ensure that students gain adequate mastery of a range of skills and applications. Each year in their writing, students should demonstrate increasing sophistication in all aspects of language use, from vocabulary and syntax development and organization of ideas, and they should address increasingly demanding content and sources. Students advancing through the grades are expected to meet each year s grade-specific standards and retain or further develop skills and understandings mastered in preceding grades. The expected growth in student writing ability is reflected both in the standards themselves and in the collection of annotated student writing samples in Appendix C. English Language Arts Standards» Writing» Grade 8 Text Types and Purposes 1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. SE/TE: Persuasive Writing: Prewriting, 178 179; Plan Your Piece, 180; Gather Details, 181; Drafting, 182 183; Revising, 184 185, Look at the Big Picture, 186 SE/TE: Plan Your Piece, 180; Gather Details, 181; Drafting, 182 183; Revising, 184 185, Look at the Big Picture, 186 SE/TE: Drafting, 182 183; Revising, 184 185, Look at the Big Picture, 186 d. Establish and maintain a formal style. SE/TE: Drafting, 182 183; Revising, 184 185, Look at the Big Picture, 186 5

e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. SE/TE: Persuasion: Conclusion, 182, 183, 186 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant, wellchosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domainspecific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. SE/TE: Exposition: Prewriting: Narrow Your Topic, 153; Plan Your Essay, 154; Gather Details, 155; Drafting 156 157 SE/TE: Exposition: Drafting, 156 157; Revising, 158 159; Look at the Big Picture, 160 SE/TE: Transitions, 146, 149, 157, 161, 162, 163, 169, 187, 195, 245 SE/TE: Gather Details, 155; Exposition: Drafting 156 157; Revising, 158 159; Look at the Big Picture, 160 161 e. Establish and maintain a formal style. SE/TE: For related material, see: Exposition: Drafting 156 157; Revising, 158 159; Look at the Big Picture, 160 161 f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. SE/TE: Exposition: Drafting: Conclusion, 156, 157; Look at the Big Picture: Conclusion, 160 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. SE/TE: Gather Details, 75; Nonfiction Narration: Drafting, 76 77; Plan Your Piece, 102; Fiction Narration: Drafting, 104 105 SE/TE: Nonfiction Narration: Drafting, 76 77; Revising: Making It Better, 78 79; Look at the Big Picture, 80; Fiction Narration: Drafting, 104 105; Revising: Making It Better, 106 107; Look at the Big Picture, 108 SE/TE: For related material, see: Drafting, 76 77, 104 105; Revising, 78 81, 106 109 SE/TE: Drafting, 76 77, 104 105; Revising, 78 81, 106 109 6

e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. Production and Distribution of Writing 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1 3 above.) 5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. 6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others. Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. 8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. SE/TE: Drafting: End, 76, 77, 104, 105; Look at the Big Picture, 80, 108 SE/TE: Types of Writing, 8 25; The Writing Process, 26 47; Nonfiction Narrative, 64 89; Fiction Narration, 90 117; Poetry and Description, 118 143; Exposition: Compareand-Contrast Essay, 144 169; Persuasion, 170 195; Response to Literature, 196 221; Research Writing, 222 255; Workplace Writing, 256 269 SE/TE: Partner Talk, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 31, 41, 47, 51, 52, 55, 58, 59, 81, 82, 98, 116, 124, 115, 136, 141, 150, 161, 161, 188, 193, 202, 214, 219, 233, 235, 237, 241, 246, 251, 253, 258, 261, 263; Try It!, 10; also see: Prewriting, 32 34, 72 75, 100 103, 126 129, 152 155, 178 181, 204 207, 230 237; Drafting, 35, 76 77, 104 105, 130 131, 156 157, 182 183, 208 209, 238 241; Revising, 36 41, 78 81, 106 109, 132 135, 158 161, 184 187, 210 213, 242 245; Editing, 42 45, 82 83, 110 111, 136 137, 162 163, 188 189, 214 215, 246 247 SE/TE: Publishing, 46 47, 84, 112, 138, 164, 190, 216, 248; also see: Writing for Media Assignment: Diary Entry for Blog, 86 87; Dramatic Scene, 114 115; Profile of a Natural Place, 140 141; Documentary Video Script, 166 167; Letter Editor, 192 193; Response to a Poem, 218 219; Observation Report, 250 251; How-To Essay, 266 267; Multimedia projects/ presentations, 25; Web sites, 249; Poems as music videos, 139. Writing Coach Online notes are listed throughout the text. For examples, see 85, 87, 97, 101, 115, 119, 171, 225, 257 SE/TE: Research Writing: Prewriting: Choose From the Topic Bank, 230; Choose Your Own Topic, 230; Formulate Your Research Question, 231 SE/TE: Research Writing: Prewriting: Formulate Your Research Question, 231; Make a Research Plan, 232 233; Collect and Organize Your Data, 234; Avoid Plagiarism, 235; Document Your Sources, 236 237 7

9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new ). b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced ). Range of Writing 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 SE/TE: Response to Literature, 196 199, 200 201, 202 203, 204 207, 208 209, 210 213, 214 215, 216, 217, 218 219, 220 221 SE/TE: For related material see: Response to Literature, 196 199, 200 201, 202 203, 204 207, 208 209, 210 213, 214 215, 216, 217, 218 219, 220 221; also see: Research Writing, 222 255 SE/TE: Types of Writing, 8 25; The Writing Process, 26 47; Nonfiction Narrative, 64 89; Fiction Narration, 90 117; Poetry and Description, 118 143; Exposition: Compareand-Contrast Essay, 144 169; Persuasion, 170 195; Response to Literature, 196 221; Research Writing, 222 255; Workplace Writing, 256 269 English Language Arts Standards» Speaking & Listening» Introduction The following standards for grades 6 12 offer a focus for instruction in each year to help ensure that students gain adequate mastery of a range of skills and applications. Students advancing through the grades are expected to meet each year s grade-specific standards and retain or further develop skills and understandings mastered in preceding grades. English Language Arts Standards» Speaking & Listening» Grade 8 Comprehension and Collaboration 1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. SE/TE: Connect Big Questions, 65, 91, 119, 145, 197, 223; Partner Talk, 258, 261, 263; Participating in a Group Discussion, R29 SE/TE: Connect Big Questions, 65, 91, 119, 145, 197, 223, Partner Talk, 258, 261, 263; Participating in a Group Discussion, R29 SE/TE: Connect Big Questions, 65, 91, 119, 145, 197, 223; Partner Talk, 261, 263; Participating in a Group Discussion, R29 8

d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. 2. Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation. 3. Delineate a speaker s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. 5. Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. 6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. SE/TE: Participating in a Group Discussion, R29; Connect Big Questions, 65, 84, 91, 112, 119, 138, 145, 164, 111,190, 197, 216, 223, 258 261, 263, 261 SE/TE: Turn a Poem in a Music Video, 139; Evaluating a Speech, R31; Listening Critically to a Speech, R31; also see: Multimedia projects, 25; Documentary Video Script, 166 167 SE/TE: Evaluating a Speech, R31; Listening Critically to a Speech, R31; also see: Speaking, R30 SE/TE: Persuasive Speech, 18, 173, R30; also see: Persuasive Writing, 170 195; Multimedia projects, 25; Documentary Video Script, 166 167 SE/TE: Writing for Media Assignment: Diary Entry for Blog, 86 87; Dramatic Scene, 114 115; Profile of a Natural Place, 140 141; Documentary Video Script, 166 167; Letter to the Editor, 192 193; Response to a Poem, 218 219; Observation Report, 250 251; How-To Essay, 266 267; Multimedia projects/ presentations, 25; Web sites, 249; Poems as music videos, 139; Research reports, 264 265 SE/TE: Persuasive Speeches, 18; Preparing and Presenting a Speech, R30; also see: Connect to the Big Questions, 65, 91, 119, 145, 171, 197, 223; Participating in a Group Discussion, R29 9

English Language Arts Standards» Language» Introduction The following standards for grades 6 12 offer a focus for instruction each year to help ensure that students gain adequate mastery of a range of skills and applications. Students advancing through the grades are expected to meet each year s grade-specific standards and retain or further develop skills and understandings mastered in preceding grades. Beginning in grade 3, skills and understandings that are particularly likely to require continued attention in higher grades as they are applied to increasingly sophisticated writing and speaking are marked with an asterisk (*). English Language Arts Standards» Language» Grade 8 Conventions of Standard English 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. d. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.* SE/TE: Gerunds, 411, 413, 440; Participles, 407, 408, 409, 470; Infinitives, 412, 414, 440 SE/TE: Active/passive voice, 488 491; Verbs, 313 324 SE/TE: Verbs, 313 324; Moods of Verbs, 492 493 SE/TE: Verbs, 313 324; Using Verbs, 471 496 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. SE/TE: Commas, 554 568; Ellipses, 601 602, 604; Dashes, 603 604 b. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. SE/TE: Ellipses, 601 601, 604 c. Spell correctly. SE/TE: Spelling, 66, 82, 136, 137, 162, 163, 214, 215, 246, 247, 257, R17 Knowledge of Language 3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or the action; expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact). Vocabulary Acquisition and Use SE/TE: Active/passive voice, 488 491; Moods of Verbs, 492 493 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede). SE/TE: For related material: Word Bank, 67, 93, 121, 147, 113, 199, 225, 251; Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590 and Spelling, 66, 82, 136, 137, 162, 163, 214, 215, 246, 247, 257, R17 SE/TE: Word Bank, 199; For related information, see: Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590 and Spelling, 66, 82, 136, 137, 162, 163, 214, 215, 246, 247, 257, R17. 10

c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). SE/TE: For related information see: Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590; Thesaurus, 39, 55; Word Bank, 67, 93, 121, 147, 113, 199, 225, 251 SE/TE: Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590; also see: Rhetorical devices, 54 55, 101, 146, 157, 169, 195; Figurative language, 55, 96, 129, 131, 133, 135, 142, 143, 169 5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute). 6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. SE/TE: Rhetorical devices, 54 55; Learn From Experience, 122; For related information, see: Start Your Draft, 131, 157; More Prompts for Practice,169, 195; Mentor Text, 96; Poet s Toolbox, 129; Apply It!, 133, 135, 143, 169 SE/TE: For related information see: Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590 and Spelling, 66, 82, 136, 137, 162, 163, 214, 215, 246, 247, 257, R17. SE/TE: For related information see: Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590. SE/TE: For related material: Word Bank, 67, 93, 121, 147, 113, 199, 225, 251; Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590 and Spelling, 66, 82, 136, 137, 162, 163, 214, 215, 246, 247, 257, R17 11