Prentice Hall Literature, The Penguin Edition, The American Experience 2007 Virginia English Standards of Learning (Grade 11) Grade Eleven The eleventh-grade student will be able to make and analyze informative and persuasive oral presentations, with attention to the accuracy of evidence and the effectiveness of delivery. The study of both classic and contemporary American literature will enhance the student s appreciation for literature. The student will be able to identify the prevalent themes and characterizations present in American literature, which are reflective of the history and culture. The student will be able to write clear and accurate personal, professional, and informational correspondence and reports for research and other applications. Grammar development will continue through the application of rules for sentence formation, usage, spelling, and mechanics. The student will develop informative and persuasive compositions by locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and citing applicable information with careful attention to organization and accuracy. Oral Language 11.1 The student will make informative and persuasive presentations. a) Gather and organize evidence to support a position. SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Research: Research Paper, 684 693, Research: Multimedia Presentation, 952 959; Professional Model: Using research to achieve purpose, 687, Using historical facts, 1370; Prewriting: Gathering information, 685, 1369; Using research to achieve purpose, 687; also see: Writing Workshops: Research: Research Paper, 684 693, Research: Multimedia Presentation, 952 959; also see: Research and Technology, 31, 51, 65, 86, 99, 109, 153, 167, 179, 189, 212, 225, 271, 291, 308, 337, 355, 375, 437, 453, 495, 503, 515, 529, 539, 565, 589, 605, 617, 638, 649, 657, 667, 723, 739, 763, 771, 781, 791, 802, 831, 859, 879, 895, 923, 995, 1009, 1027, 1047, 1073, 1087, 1129, 1161, 1180, 1195, 1249, 1341 1
b) Present evidence clearly and convincingly. SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Presentation, 65, 308, 495, 515, 763, 935, 1009; Oral report, 109, 1289; News reports, 179; Discussion on techniques for creating suspense, 337; Opening statement for the defense, 1161; Communications Workshops: Purpose, Fit to Audience, Special Effects, 122, Identify Evidence, Evaluate Support, 238; Providing elaboration, 65, 114, 230, 458, 495, 638, 686, 763, 859, 879, 954, 1087, 1027, 1129, 1370 c) Support and defend ideas in public forums. SE/TE: Group activities: Discussion, 667, 781, 802; discussion, class, 667, 781, discussion, round table, 802, discussion, panel, 1113; Tips for discussing literature, R19; also see: Debate, 99, 167, 212, 420, 739, 1225 Tests; d) Use grammatically correct language, including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose. SE/TE: Communications Workshops: Delivering a Speech, 122; also see: Oral report, 109, 1289; From The Author's Desk: Susan Power on Choosing the Right Word, 115; Revising Word choice, 116, 232, 688, 1372; Diction, 201, 203, 210, 439, 440, 444, 451, 531, 532, 534, 537, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1055; 2
11.2 The student will analyze and evaluate informative and persuasive presentations. a) Critique the accuracy, relevance, and organization of evidence. b) Critique the clarity and effectiveness of delivery. SE/TE: Communications Workshops: Analyze Persuasive Techniques, 238, Analyzing Media, 466, Critiquing Persuasive Arguments, 696, Evaluating Communication Methods, 962; also see: Group activities: Debate, 99, 167, 212, 420, 739, 1225; Discussion, 667, 781, 802; discussion, class, 667, 781, discussion, round table, 802, discussion, panel, 1113; Tips for discussing literature, R19 SE/TE: Communications Workshops: Analyze Persuasive Techniques, 238, Analyzing Media, 466, Critiquing Persuasive Arguments, 696, Evaluating Communication Methods, 962; also see: Group activities: Debate, 99, 167, 212, 420, 739, 1225; Discussion, 667, 781, 802; discussion, class, 667, 781, discussion, round table, 802, discussion, panel, 1113; Tips for discussing literature, R19 3
Reading Analysis 11.3 The student will read and analyze relationships among American literature, history, and culture. a) Describe contributions of different cultures to the development of American literature. SE/TE: For related information see: Unit Introductions, 4 13, 128 137, 244 269, 472 481, 702 711, 968 977; Recognizing cultural details, 17, 19, 23, 24, 28, 29; Literature In Context (culture, economics, geography, history, humanities, literature, media, music, mythology, social studies), 74, 78, 104, 144, 149, 163, 302, 366, 521, 594, 623, 674, 754, 811, 850, 1079, 1119, 1121, 1200, 1190, 1020, 1264, 1277, 1336, 1352; Identifying cultural attitudes, 257, 259, 260, 266, 269; Autobiography, social context in, 913, 915, 916, 921; Connecting to historical context, 937, 940, 941; Cultural context, 1011, 1015, 1019, 1025; Historical context, 1290, 1300, 1312; also see: Background, 94, 126, 142, 161, 170, 185, 203, 217, 258, 273, 299, 312, 340, 358, 426, 440, 486, 498, 507, 518, 532, 550, 577, 593, 608, 620, 642, 653, 661, 671, 716, 725, 727, 742, 766, 775, 785, 794, 1146, 1148, 1156, 1164 Tests; 4
b) Compare and contrast the development of American literature in its historical context. c) Discuss American literature as it reflects traditional and contemporary themes, motifs, universal characters, and genres. SE/TE: Literature In Context (culture, economics, geography, history, humanities, literature, media, music, mythology, social studies), 74, 78, 104, 144, 149, 163, 302, 366, 521, 594, 623, 674, 754, 811, 850, 1079, 1119, 1121, 1200, 1190, 1020, 1264, 1277, 1336, 1352; Connecting to historical context, 937, 940, 941; Historical context, 1290, 1300, 1312; also see: Background, 94, 126, 142, 161, 170, 185, 203, 217, 258, 273, 299, 312, 340, 358, 426, 440, 486, 498, 507, 518, 532, 550, 577, 593, 608, 620, 642, 653, 661, 671, 716, 725, 727, 742, 766, 775, 785, 794, 1146, 1148, 1156, 1164 Tests; SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Analytic Essay: Evaluate Literary Themes, 226 227, Compare and Contrast Literary Themes, 682 683, Evaluate Literary Trends, 950 951, Analyzing Literary Themes, 1366 1367; Recognizing: attitudes, 659, 665, author's purpose, 59, 63, cultural details, 17, 19, 23, 24, 28, 29, symbols, 357, 360, 365, 369, 371, 375, historical details, 485, 487, 488, 493; Interpreting the story's theme, 804 805; also see: Timed Writing Applications: Critical response, 909, 1057; Applying, themes to contemporary events, 1342, 1345, 1347, 1356, 1359 Tests; 5
d) Describe how use of context and language structures conveys an author s intent and viewpoint in contemporary and historical essays, speeches, and critical reviews. SE/TE: For related information see: Unit Introductions, 4 13, 128 137, 244 269, 472 481, 702 711, 968 977; Recognizing cultural details, 17, 19, 23, 24, 28, 29; Literature In Context (culture, economics, geography, history, humanities, literature, media, music, mythology, social studies), 74, 78, 104, 144, 149, 163, 302, 366, 521, 594, 623, 674, 754, 811, 850, 1079, 1119, 1121, 1200, 1190, 1020, 1264, 1277, 1336, 1352; Identifying cultural attitudes, 257, 259, 260, 266, 269; Autobiography, social context in, 913, 915, 916, 921; Connecting to historical context, 937, 940, 941; Cultural context, 1011, 1015, 1019, 1025; Historical context, 1290, 1300, 1312; also see: Background, 94, 126, 142, 161, 170, 185, 203, 217, 258, 273, 299, 312, 340, 358, 426, 440, 486, 498, 507, 518, 532, 550, 577, 593, 608, 620, 642, 653, 661, 671, 716, 725, 727, 742, 766, 775, 785, 794, 1146, 1148, 1156, 1164 Tests; 11.4 The student will read and analyze a variety of informational materials. a) Use information from texts to clarify or refine understanding of academic concepts. SE/TE: Unit Introductions, 4 13, 128 137, 244 269, 472 481, 702 711, 968 977; Connecting Literary Elements, 107, 159, 165, 257, 339, 505, 517, 591, 619, 641, 669, 715, 741, 765, 783; Assessment Workshops: Critical Reading: Summaries of Written Texts, 121, Critical Reading: Cause and Effect Relationships, 237, Critical Reading: Inferences and Generalizations, 465, Critical Reading: Context Clues, 695, Critical Reading: Sentence Completion Questions, 961, Critical Reading: Punctuation, Usage, and Sentence Structure, 1377; Comparing Literary Works, 29, 93, 97, 101, 141, 159, 169, 180, 201, 215, 257, 274, 297, 311, 339, 357, 425, 439, 485, 497, 505, 517, 531, 549, 575, 591, 607, 619, 641, 651, 659, 669, 715, 726, 741, 765, 773, 783, 793, 1145, 1163; Focus On Literary 6
(Continued) a) Use information from texts to clarify or refine understanding of academic concepts. b) Read and follow directions to complete an application for college admission, for a scholarship, or for employment. c) Apply concepts and use vocabulary in informational and technical materials to complete a task. d) Generalize ideas from selections to make predictions about other texts. (Continued) SE/TE: Focus On Literary Forms: Narrative Accounts, 56, Speeches, 198, Poetry, 422, Diaries, Journals, and Letters, 544, Short Stories, 804, Essays, 1142 Tests; SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Workplace Writing: Job Portfolio and Résumé, 1368 1375; Essay, for college admission, 515 SE/TE: Reading Informational Materials: Web Site, 87 90, Press Release, 190 193, Public Document, 540 542, Mission Statement and Calendar of Events, 944 947 Tests; SE/TE: Predicting, 618, 621, 624, 626, 629, 633, 636, 783, 789; Making predictions, 981, 985, 986, 989, 990, 993; Critical Reading: Inferences and Generalizations, 465 TE: Assessment Practice: Make Inferences and Generalizations, 270, 290, 304, 336, 354, 376, 400, 419, 436, 452 Tests; 7
e) Analyze information from a text to draw conclusions. SE/TE: Drawing conclusions, 141, 144, 151: based on evidence, 110, about characters, 741, 743, 747, 755, 756, 761; also see: Draw conclusions, 48, 75, 83, 96, 164, 176, 183, 206, 209, 268, 276, 279, 281, 288, 305, 352, 394, 417, 427, 429, 447, 448, 512, 586, 602, 635, 646, 654, 760, 842, 874, 906, 940, 1044, 1070, 1080, 1084, 1110, 1168, 1192, 1208, 1210, 1217, 1222, 1244, 1311, 1358 Tests; 11.5 The student will read and critique a variety of poetry. a) Analyze the poetic elements of contemporary and traditional poems. b) Identify the poetic elements and techniques that are most appealing and that make poetry enjoyable. SE/TE: Poetry, 181, 187, 422, 439, 440, 442, 444, 451, 726, 728, 730, 731, 737, 1239, 1247, R12, R13, R16; Sound devices, 423, R9, R10; Reading blank verse, 881, 884, 887, 891, 893 Tests; SE/TE: Poetry, 181, 187, 422, 439, 440, 442, 444, 451, 726, 728, 730, 731, 737, 1239, 1247, R12, R13, R16; Sound devices, 423, R9, R10; Reading blank verse, 881, 884, 887, 891, 893 Tests; 8
c) Compare and contrast the works of contemporary and past American poets. SE/TE: Poetry, 181, 187, 422, 439, 440, 442, 444, 451, 726, 728, 730, 731, 737, 1239, 1247, R12, R13, R16; Sound devices, 423, R9, R10; Reading blank verse, 881, 884, 887, 891, 893 Tests; 11.6 The student will read and critique a variety of dramatic selections. a) Describe the dramatic conventions or devices used by playwrights to present ideas. b) Compare and evaluate adaptations and interpretations of a script for stage, film, or television. SE/TE: Dramatic monologue, 715, 717, 718, 721, R11; Dramatic exposition, 1256, 1259, 1269, 1276, 1281, 1288; Dramatic reenactment, 31; Dramatic scene, 878, 1313; Soliloquy, 649; Radio play, 1195 SE/TE: Dramatic reenactment, 31; Dramatic reading, 189, 337, 565, 943, 1213; Enactment, 271, 638; Dramatic reading, 291; Dramatic scene, 878, 1313; Soliloquy, 649; Oral interpretation of a poem, 657; Radio play, 1195; also see: Dramatic monologue, 715, 717, 718, 721, R11; Dramatic exposition, 1256, 1259, 1269, 1276, 1281, 1288 9
c) Explain the use of verbal, situational, and dramatic irony. SE/TE: Dramatic irony, 618, 636, 641, 647, 1314, 1317, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1325, 1327, 1330, 1331, 1334, 1335, 1337, 1338, 1340; situational irony, 641, 647; verbal irony, 641, 647, 1314, 1317, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1325, 1327, 1331, 1334, 1335, 1337, 1338, 1340 Tests; Writing 11.7 The student will write in a variety of forms, with an emphasis on persuasion. a) Generate, gather, plan, and organize ideas for writing. SE/TE: Prewriting (including choosing your topic, gathering details, narrowing your topic), 31, 86, 113, 229, 291, 437, 453, 457, 503, 515, 565, 589, 649, 685, 781, 923, 943, 953, 1009, 1057, 1073, 1249, 1361, 1369 b) Develop a focus for writing. SE/TE: Charting to develop a thesis, 226; also see: Providing elaboration, 65, 114, 230, 458, 495, 638, 686, 763, 859, 879, 954, 1087, 1027, 1129, 1370; Writing Workshop: 684-693 10
c) Evaluate and cite applicable information. SE/TE: Professional Model: Using research to achieve purpose, 687, Using historical facts, 1370; Drafting: Using relevant citations, 401, Providing internal documentation, 771; Prewriting: Gathering information, 685, 1369; Using research to achieve purpose, 687; Citing sources and preparing manuscript, R27; also see: Reading Informational Materials: Plymouth Plantation Web Site, 87 90, Echo Foundation Press Release, 190 193, Thomas Jefferson, Commission of Meriwether Lewis, 292 295, Abraham Lincoln, Emancipation Proclamation, 540 542, Museum of Afro American History, 944 947, Brooks Atkinson, The Crucible, 1363, Howard Kissel, Neeson & Company Cast a Powerful Spell, 1364 1365 d) Organize ideas in a logical manner. SE/TE: Drafting: Organizing events in chronological order, 167; Charting to develop a thesis, 226; Charting to analyze similarities and differences, 682; Creating an informal outline, 1366; also see: Drafting: Using relevant citations, 401, Elaborating for information, 763, Providing internal documentation, 771; Prewriting: Gathering information, 685, 1369; Using research to achieve purpose, 687; Revising: to connect contradictory information, 845; Citing sources and preparing manuscript, R27 11
e) Elaborate ideas clearly and accurately. SE/TE: Drafting: Using relevant citations, 401, Elaborating for information, 763, Providing internal documentation, 771; Drafting: Providing elaboration, 65, 114, 230, 458, 495, 638, 686, 763, 859, 879, 954, 1087, 1027, 1129, 1370; Writing Workshop: 684-693; also see: Using research to achieve purpose, 687; Revising: to connect contradictory information, 845 f) Adapt content, vocabulary, voice, and tone to audience, purpose, and situation. g) Revise writing for accuracy and depth of information. h) Proofread final copy and prepare document for intended audience and purpose. SE/TE: Drafting: Refuting an argument, 337, Anticipating opponents' arguments, 420; Revising: to add emotional appeal, 831, for knowledge level of readers, 1213; Diction, 201, 203, 210, 439, 440, 444, 451, 531, 532, 534, 537, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1055; also see: Revising Word choice, 116, 232, 688, 1372 SE/TE: Revising: for accuracy, 723; to connect contradictory information, 845; also see: Revising, 51, 116, 153, 212, 227, 232, 355, 460, 529, 539, 605, 617, 681, 683, 688, 739, 791, 831, 895, 909, 951, 956, 995, 1047, 1101, 1113, 1140, 1161, 1180, 1195, 1213, 1225, 1372; SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 119, 235, 463, 693, 959, 1375; Publishing/presenting: 235, 463, 692, 959, 1375 12
11.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. a) Use a style manual, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA), for producing research projects. b) Use verbals and verbal phrases to achieve sentence conciseness and variety. c) Adjust sentence and paragraph structures for a variety of purposes and audiences. SE/TE: Drafting: Using relevant citations, 401, Summary of research findings, 529; Providing internal documentation, 771; Prewriting: Gathering information, 685, 1369; Using research to achieve purpose, 687; Developing style: Integrating quotations and source materials, 689; Professional Model: Using historical facts, 1370; Citing sources and preparing manuscript, R27 SE/TE: Participial phrases, 307, 722, 790, 1139; Infinitive phrases, 419, 722, 894; Restrictive participial phrases, Nonrestrictive participial phrases, 790 SE/TE: Revising: paragraphs, 232, 688; sentences for variety, 460; Developing style: Focus on complete sentences, 463; also see: Varying sentence openers, 354; Varying sentence length, 400; Varying sentence structure, 1179 13
11.9 The student will write, revise, and edit personal, professional, and informational correspondence to a standard acceptable in the workplace and higher education. a) Apply a variety of planning strategies to generate and organize ideas. b) Organize information to support purpose and form of writing. SE/TE: Prewriting (including choosing your topic, gathering details, narrowing your topic), 31, 86, 113, 229, 291, 437, 453, 457, 503, 515, 565, 589, 649, 685, 781, 923, 943, 953, 1009, 1057, 1073, 1249, 1361, 1369; also see: Letters, 215, 218, 221, 223, 549, 550, 552, 554, 559, 563, 1039, R13; Writing Workshops: Workplace Writing: Job Portfolio and Résumé, 1368 1375; Evaluation of a Web site, 90, Proposal to the principal, 179, Explanation, 193, Précis, 291, Essay, for college admission, 515 SE/TE: Drafting: Organizing events in chronological order, 167; Charting to develop a thesis, 226; Charting to analyze similarities and differences, 682; Creating an informal outline, 1366; also see: Drafting: Using relevant citations, 401, Elaborating for information, 763, Providing internal documentation, 771; Prewriting: Gathering information, 685, 1369; Using research to achieve purpose, 687; Revising: to connect contradictory information, 845; Citing sources and preparing manuscript, R27 c) Present information in a logical manner. SE/TE: Drafting: Organizing events in chronological order, 167; Charting to develop a thesis, 226; Charting to analyze similarities and differences, 682; Creating an informal outline, 1366; also see: Drafting: Using relevant citations, 401, Elaborating for information, 763, Providing internal documentation, 771; Prewriting: Using research to achieve purpose, 687; Revising: to connect contradictory information, 845 14
d) Revise writing for clarity. SE/TE: Revising: to add precise details, 51, 1101, for coherence, 617, to use specific language, 681, for brevity and clarity, 739, to connect contradictory information, 845, to incorporate transitions for clarity, 1161, to include precise language, 1180 e) Use technology to access information, organize ideas, and develop writing. SE/TE: Reading Informational Materials: Web Site, 88 90; Writing Workshops: Research: Multimedia Presentation, 952 959; Using the Internet for research, R25; also see: Research and Technology, 31, 51, 65, 86, 99, 109, 153, 167, 179, 189, 212, 225, 271, 291, 308, 337, 355, 375, 437, 453, 495, 503, 515, 529, 539, 565, 589, 605, 617, 638, 649, 657, 667, 723, 739, 763, 771, 781, 791, 802, 831, 859, 879, 895, 923, 995, 1009, 1027, 1047, 1073, 1087, 1129, 1161, 1180, 1195, 1249, 1341 Research 11.10 The student will analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and organize information from a variety of sources to produce a research product. a) Narrow a topic. SE/TE: Prewriting (including choosing your topic, gathering details, narrowing your topic), 31, 86, 113, 229, 291, 437, 453, 457, 503, 515, 565, 589, 649, 685, 781, 923, 943, 953, 1009, 1057, 1073, 1249, 1361, 1369 15
b) Develop a plan for research. SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Research: Research Paper, 684 693, Research: Multimedia Presentation, 952 959; Professional Model: Using research to achieve purpose, 687; also see: Prewriting (including choosing your topic, gathering details, narrowing your topic), 31, 86, 113, 229, 291, 437, 453, 457, 503, 515, 565, 589, 649, 685, 781, 923, 943, 953, 1009, 1057, 1073, 1249, 1361, 1369 c) Collect information to support a thesis. SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Research: Research Paper, 684 693, Research: Multimedia Presentation, 952 959; Professional Model: Using research to achieve purpose, 687, Using historical facts, 1370; Drafting: Using relevant citations, 401, Elaborating for information, 763, Providing internal documentation, 771; Using research to achieve purpose, 687; Revising: to connect contradictory information, 845; also see: Reading Informational Materials, 87 89, 190 192, 292 294, 540 542, 944 946, 1362 1364 d) Evaluate quality and accuracy of information. SE/TE: Communications Workshops: Analyze Persuasive Techniques, 238, Analyzing Media, 466, Evaluating Communication Methods, 962; Professional Model: Using research to achieve purpose, 687, Using historical facts, 1370; also see: Reading Informational Materials: 87 89, 190 192, 292 294, 540 542, 944 946, 1362 1364 16
e) Synthesize information in a logical sequence. SE/TE: Drafting: Organizing events in chronological order, 167; Charting to develop a thesis, 226; Charting to analyze similarities and differences, 682; Creating an informal outline, 1366 f) Document sources of information, using a style sheet, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA). SE/TE: Professional Model: Using historical facts, 1370; Drafting: Using relevant citations, 401, Providing internal documentation, 771; Citing sources and preparing manuscript, R27 g) Edit writing for clarity of content and effect. SE/TE: Revising: to add precise details, 51, 1101, for coherence, 617, to use specific language, 681, for brevity and clarity, 739, to connect contradictory information, 845, to incorporate transitions for clarity, 1161, to include precise language, 1180 17
h) Edit copy for grammatically correct use of language, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. i) Proofread final copy and prepare document for publication or submission. j) Use technology to access information, organize ideas, and develop writing. SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 119, 235, 463, 693, 959, 1375; Capitalization of proper nouns, 564; Punctuation, 656, 830, 1112; Focus on spelling, 1375; also see: Grammar and Style Lesson, 30, 50, 64, 85, 98, 108, 152, 166, 178, 188, 211, 224, 270, 290, 307, 336, 354, 376, 436, 452, 494, 502, 514, 528, 538, 564, 588, 604, 616, 637, 648, 656, 666, 722, 738, 762, 770, 780, 790, 801, 830, 858, 878, 894, 922, 994, 1008, 1026, 1046, 1072, 1086, 1128, 1160, 1179, 1194, 1248, 1340 TE: Assessment Practice: Grammar and Usage, 1026, 1056, 1072, 1100, 1128, 1212, 1289; Punctuation, 994, 1008, 1112, 1160, 1194, 1360; Using Commas Correctly, 1341 Daily Language Practice Transparencies; Diagnostic and Benchmark Tests; Standardized Test Preparation Workbook; SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 119, 235, 463, 693, 959, 1375; Publishing/presenting: 235, 463, 692, 959, 1375 SE/TE: Reading Informational Materials: Web Site, 88 90; Writing Workshops: Research: Multimedia Presentation, 952 959; Using the Internet for research, R25; also see: Research and Technology, 31, 51, 65, 86, 99, 109, 153, 167, 179, 189, 212, 225, 271, 291, 308, 337, 355, 375, 437, 453, 495, 503, 515, 529, 539, 565, 589, 605, 617, 638, 649, 657, 667, 723, 739, 763, 771, 781, 791, 802, 831, 859, 879, 895, 923, 995, 1009, 1027, 1047, 1073, 1087, 1129, 1161, 1180, 1195, 1249, 1341 Reference: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/vdoe/superintendent/sols/home.shtml 18