High School Level Reading Independently reads a significant number of books and texts each year. This reading should include both fiction and nonfiction in a variety of genres. Reads for a variety of purposes and across content areas. Uses a variety of skills and strategies to comprehend complex non-fiction and informational text. SE/TE: Independent Reading, 185, 415, 595, 769, 1019, 1247 SE/TE: The Big Question: Can truth change?, 2, 180; Is conflict necessary?, 194, 410; Is knowledge the same as understanding?, 424, 590; How does communication change us?, 604, 764; Do our differences define us?, 778, 1014; Do heroes have responsibilities?, 1028, 1242; also see: Themes in literature: archetypal themes, 944, 959; heroism, 1030; oral tradition, 1032; cultural details, 1033; cultural context, 1038, 1039; values, 1033, 1035, 1039; also see: Informational Texts: read to perform task (recipe, how-to article), 74 79; train schedule, brochure, 154 159; signs and instructions, technical instructions, 284 289; dictionary, employment application, 376 381; follow technical directions, 670 675; atlas entry, travel brochure, 938 943 SE/TE: Informational Texts: read to perform task (sequence), 74 79; analyze text structure, features, format, 154 159; critique logic of functional documents ( text features, graphics), 284 289; analyze text structure, features, format, 376 381; questions, generate relevant (use background knowledge), 492 497; evaluate credibility (and argument), 566 571; follow technical directions (analyze structure, features, format), 670 675; paraphrase, find main idea, 742 747; analyze text information, logic, sequence, 938 943; evaluate sources, 980 985; texts, identify characteristics of types of (primary and secondary sources), 1120 1125; primary sources, analyze, 1210 1215 1
Uses a variety of strategies and skills to comprehend and interpret complex literature. Reads with fluency silently and aloud to support comprehension. SE/TE: Predictions, make/verify, 23, 30, 31, 33, 37, 39, 43, 49, 53, 54, 56, 57, 62, 67, 69; Author's purpose, 101, 105, 109, 111, 118, 121, 125, 129, 135, 143, 144, 149; Inferences, make, 211, 213, 219, 220, 223, 226, 227, 228, 231, 235, 237, 242, 247, 250, 253, 257, 261, 267, 272, 276, 279, 359; Cause and effect, 313, 320, 323, 324, 326, 328, 334, 335, 340, 341, 343, 347, 351, 356, 358, 359, 365, 369, 370, 371, 913; Main idea, identify/determine, 441, 448, 453, 458, 461, 490, 453, 461, 465, 470, 475, 481, 487; Read fluently, 617, 621, 623, 629, 634, 639, 643, 649, 651, 659, 665; Paraphrase, 693, 702, 707, 709, 711, 712, 715, 721, 729, 737, 861, 891; Summarize, 801, 809, 811, 816, 820, 824, 831, 833, 839, 844, 853, 859, 861, 864, 868, 873, 875, 877, 881, 882, 884, 886, 888, 891, 893, 901, 903, 911, 913, 919, 922, 927, 931, 936, 975; Draw conclusions, 967, 971, 974, 975, 978; Historical and cultural context, 1041, 1048, 1050, 1052, 1056, 1062, 1064, 1067, 1068, 1072, 1076, 1083, 1087, 1092, 1094, 1097, 1098, 1099, 1101, 1107, 1108, 1110, 1115; Compare and Contrast, 1145, 1150, 1152, 1153, 1158, 1160, 1162, 1167, 1168, 1171, 1172, 1173, 1176, 1179, 1182, 1185, 1186, 1189, 1193, 1199, 1202, 1205 SE/TE: Read fluently, 616; Sentences, break down long, 721; Read in sentences, 833; also see: Read fluently (during and after reading), 621, 623, 629, 634, 639, 649, 651, 659, 665; Sentences, break down long (during and after reading), 729, 737, 893 2
Uses a variety of strategies to understand unfamiliar vocabulary found in narrative text, technical reading, and literary text. SE/TE: Vocabulary Workshop: Using a Dictionary and Thesaurus, 182 183; Word Origins, 412 413; Words With Multiple Meanings, 592 593; Connotation and Denotation, 766 767; Borrowed and Foreign Words, 1016 1017; Idioms, Jargon and Technical Terms, 1244 1245; also see: Vocabulary Development, 24, 27, 33, 34, 39, 44, 57, 58, 69, 102, 111, 112, 121, 126, 135, 136, 149, 212, 237, 238, 253, 258, 267, 268, 279, 314, 329, 330, 343, 348, 359, 360, 371, 442, 453, 453, 461, 466, 475, 476, 487, 520, 527, 528, 535, 540, 549, 550, 561, 618, 629, 630, 639, 644, 651, 652, 665, 694, 703, 704, 715, 722, 729, 730, 737, 804, 831, 832, 860, 891, 892, 911, 912, 931, 968, 975, 1042, 1083, 1088, 1115, 1146, 1163, 1164, 1189, 1194, 1199, 1200, 1205 Writing Uses an effective writing process. SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative, 94 99; Problem-and-solution Essay, 172 179; Cause-and-Effect Essay, 402 409; Business Letter, 512 517; Editorial, 582 589; Descriptive Essay, 686 691; Response to Literature, 756 763; How-to Essay, 960 965; Research Report, 1002 1013; Technical Document: How-to Manual, 1138 1143; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, 1234 1241; also see: Writing assignments, 41, 71, 79, 123, 151, 159, 255, 281, 289, 305, 345, 373, 381, 401, 424, 463, 489, 497, 511, 537, 563, 563, 581, 594, 600, 641, 667, 685, 717, 755, 756, 933, 959, 977, 986, 1001, 1085, 1117, 1137, 1191, 1207, 1253 Uses knowledge of purpose, audience, format, and medium in developing written communication. SE/TE: Purpose: clarify, 757, specify, 1235; Consider, 688, 758; Teach and consider audience, 1139 1140; also see: Writing Workshop: Defining the Form / Assignment, 94, 172, 306, 402, 512, 582, 686, 756, 960, 1002, 1138, 1234 3
Applies writing skills and strategies to effectively communicate in a variety of genres with various audiences. SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative, 94 99; Problem-and-solution Essay, 172 179; Cause-and-Effect Essay, 402 409; Business Letter, 512 517; Editorial, 582 589; Descriptive Essay, 686 691; Response to Literature, 756 763; How-to Essay, 960 965; Research Report, 1002 1013; Technical Document: How-to Manual, 1138 1143; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, 1234 1241; also see: Writing assignments, 41, 71, 79, 123, 151, 159, 255, 281, 289, 305, 345, 373, 381, 401, 424, 463, 489, 497, 511, 537, 563, 563, 581, 594, 600, 641, 667, 685, 717, 755, 756, 933, 959, 977, 986, 1001, 1085, 1117, 1137, 1191, 1207, 1253 Uses writing as a tool for learning. SE/TE: Reflecting on Writing (Writer's Journal), 99, 311, 409, 409, 517, 589, 691, 763, 965, 1013, 1143, 1241 Engages in the information literacy process: accesses, evaluates, and communicates information and ideas. SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Research Report, 1002 1013; Research and Technology: Learning Log, 151; Journal Entries, 489; Annotated Flowchart, 935; Research Report, 977; Informational Texts: Signs and Instructions, Technical Instructions, 284 289; Historical Research Study and Speech, 566 570; Web Site and Web Encyclopedia Entry, 980 985; Informational Texts, 74 78, 154 158, 284 288, 376 382, 492 497. 566 570, 670 675, 742 747, 938 943, 980 985, 1120 1125, 1208 1212 Is able to write on demand. SE/TE: Timed Writing, 79, 159, 289, 381, 497, 571, 675, 943, 985, 1125, 1215 Adheres to conventions generally established in spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, syntax, and style. Incorporates technology as a tool to enhance writing. SE/TE: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics, 40, 70, 122, 150, 182, 217, 254, 280, 322, 342, 344, 372, 406, 462, 488, 514, 536, 562, 592, 640, 666, 716, 738, 760, 831, 932, 976, 1016, 1084, 1116, 1190, 1206, 1241, 1244, 1252, R50 R55; also see: Writer s Toolbox (Conventions & Sentence Fluency), 97, 177, 309, 407, 515, 587, 689, 761, 963, 1009, 1141, 1239; Writing Workshop: Editing and Proofreading, 99, 179, 311, 409, 517, 589, 691, 759, 965, 1013, 1143, 1241 SE/TE: Communication Workshop: Multimedia Presentation of a Research Report, 1018; also see: Writing Workshop: Publishing and Presenting, 99, 179, 311, 409, 517, 589, 691, 763, 965, 1013, 1143, 1241 4
Speaking Considers audience and variables in the speaking situation. SE/TE: Audience: identify, 71, ask to evaluate, 281, invite questions from, 373, know, 594, engage, 641, plan for, 1085 Produces a coherent message. SE/TE: Communication Workshop: Delivering a Persuasive Speech, 594, Oral Interpretation of Literature, 768, Multimedia Presentation of a Research Report, 1018; also see: Retell from another point of view, 71; Oral presentation, 181, 255; Debate, present, 281; Panel discussion, 463, 739, 1207; Radio news report, 563; Oral response to Big Question, 591; Impromptu speech, 641; Illustrated presentation, 667; Discussion, 765; Debate, 1117; Interpretive speech, 1243; Persuasive speech, 1015 Participates in a variety of communication situations. Uses appropriate content and conventions for purpose, audience, occasion, and context. Broadcast Media, 184, Evaluating a Speech, 414, Delivering a Persuasive Speech, 594, Oral Interpretation of Literature, 768, Multimedia Presentation of a Research Report, 1018, Comparing Media Coverage, 1246; also see: Listening and Speaking: Interview, 41; Dialogue, 717; Debate, 1117; Panel Discussion, 463, 739, 1207 SE/TE: Audience: identify, 71, ask to evaluate, 281, invite questions from, 373, know, 594, engage, 641, plan for, 1085 Demonstrates control of delivery skills. SE/TE: Facial expressions, use, 71; Language, use appropriate, 373; Visual aids, use, 463; Body movements, use appropriate, 717, 934; Confidence, demonstrate, 594; Body language, use, 641; Voice register, use appropriate, 667; Delivery, extemporaneous, 739; Feelings, share, 765; Verbal techniques, use, 1085 Participates appropriately in one-on-one situations and group settings. SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Interview, 41; Dialogue, 717; Debate, 1117; Panel Discussion, 463, 739, 1207; also see: Communication Workshop: Analyzing Broadcast Media, 184, Evaluating a Speech, 414, Delivering a Persuasive Speech, 594, Oral Interpretation of Literature, 768, Multimedia Presentation of a Research Report, 1018, Comparing Media Coverage, 1246 5
Recognizes the role of evaluation in oral communication. Recognizes the role of response in oral communication. Listening Listens for information and understanding. Listens for interpretation, analysis, and evaluation. Listens to establish, maintain, and enhance relationships. Viewing Analyzes the effects of visual media on society and culture. Uses a range of strategies to interpret visual media. Applies a variety of criteria to evaluate informational media. Understands how literary forms can be represented in visual narratives. SE/TE: Communication Workshop: Evaluating a Speech, 414; also see: Intent, evaluate, 41; Retelling, evaluate, 71; Content, evaluate, 184; Audience, ask to evaluate, 281; Record for evaluation, 563; Credibility, evaluate, 594; Clarity, evaluate, 1246; Coherence, evaluate, 934 SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Dialogue, 717; Debate, 1117; Panel Discussion, 463, 739, 1207 SE/TE: Communication Workshop: Comparing Media Coverage, 1246; also see: Listening and Speaking: Interview, 41; Dialogue, 717; Debate, 1117; Panel Discussion, 463, 739, 1207 Broadcast Media, 184, Evaluating a Speech, 414, Comparing Media Coverage, 1246; also see: Listening and Speaking: Interview, 41; Dialogue, 717; Debate, 1117; Panel Discussion, 463, 739, 1207 SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Interview, 41; Dialogue, 717; Debate, 1117; Panel Discussion, 463, 739, 1207 Broadcast Media, 184, Comparing Media Coverage, 1246 Broadcast Media, 184, Comparing Media Coverage, 1246; Blogs, R42 R43; Social networking pages, R44; Widgets and feeds, R45; Multimedia elements, R46; Podcasts, R47; also see: Informational Texts (with pictures and symbols): read to perform task (sequence), 74 79; analyze text structure, features, format, 154 159; critique logic of functional documents ( text features, graphics), 284 289; analyze text information, logic, sequence, 938 943; evaluate sources, 980 985; also see: Illustrations, identify subject of, 101; Visual aids, use, 463, 1139, 935, 1191 Broadcast Media, 184, Comparing Media Coverage, 1246 SE/TE: Staged performance, 934; Film Review, 935; Movie review, 1120, 1123 6