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Priority
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“Expressive” Competency Goal 1:
The learner will use language to
express individual perspectives in
response to personal, social, cultural,
and historical issues.
I can describe an account/report in the
order of importance in a simple and
concise manner that will interest the
reader.
6-8% of
the
EOG
I
Knowledge Targets
Key Concepts:
thesis statement
attention grabber*
topic sentence
conclusion
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
Organize details
into structure
appropriate to
purpose, audience,
and context.
1.01.1 Narrate an expressive account
which creates a coherent organizing
structure appropriate to purpose,
audience, and context.
Narrate an expressive account which
orients the reader/listener to the scene,
the people, and the events.
Narrate an expressive account which
engages the reader/listener to the
scene, the people, and the events.
Narrate an expressive account which
engages the reader/listener by
establishing a context and creating a
point of view.
Narrate an expressive account which
establishes the significance of events.
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Reading
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Target
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Respond to expressive materials that
are read, heard, and/or viewed by
monitoring comprehension for
understanding of what is read, heard,
and/or viewed.
I can summarize the main points of
works that are read, heard, or viewed.
Priority
E, M, I
E
1.02.2 Respond to expressive
materials that are read, heard, and/or
viewed by summarizing the
characteristics of expressive work.
(2.01.3, 3.01.5)
1st
Semester
Reading
I can identify literary terms and why
they are used in print and non-print
materials.
E
1.02.3 Respond to expressive
materials that are read, heard, and/or
viewed by determining the importance
of literary effects on the
reader/viewer/listener.
1st Semester
(3.01.3, 3.01.4, 401.1, 4.01.2, 5.01.7,
5.01.8, 5.01.9, 5.02.4)
I can relate what I read to myself and
the world around me.
Reading
E- Essential
M – Maintenance
I – Important
E
Knowledge Targets
Reasoning
Targets
Key Concepts:
 identify main idea
and supporting
details
 identify important
events within the
context of the story
 know definition and
application of
“synthesize”
Key Concepts:
 flashback
 allusions
 foreshadowing
 symbolism
 theme
 characterization
 conflict*
Provide the logical
sequence of points
relating to the main
idea.
Key Concepts:
 making
comparisons
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
Justify the author’s
use of the target
literary term.
Give examples of
how print and non-
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Priority
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
Respond to expressive materials that
are read, heard, and/or viewed by
making connections between works,
self, and related topics.
(2.01.5, 2.02.2, 3.01.7, 5.01.11)
2nd
Semester
I can compare and contrast two or
more selections that I have read, heard,
or viewed.
E
Reading
Respond to expressive materials that
are read, heard, and/or viewed by
comparing and or contrasting
information.
2nd
Semester
(2.02.2, 5.02.1)
I can infer and draw conclusions while
reading, hearing, and viewing a
selection.
Reading
1.02.6 Respond to expressive
materials that are read, heard, and/or
viewed by drawing inferences and/or
conclusion)
E- Essential
M – Maintenance
I – Important
Knowledge Targets
E
Identify the
relationships
between personal
experiences and
related topics.
 Define and
understand
“analogy”
 Recognize the
relationship within
analogies.
Key Concepts:
 Understand
likenesses and
differences.
 Understand and use
a Venn diagram.
Key Concepts:
 Understand the
concept of “reading
between the lines”
(inferences).
 Understand the
concept of
inferences and
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
print materials
relate to me and the
world around me.
Organize the
likenesses and
differences
between 2 or more
selections.
Predict possible
outcomes inferring
and drawing
conclusions.
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Priority
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(2.01.6, 3.01.8, 4.01.3, 4.02.2, 5.01.1)
1st Semester
I can indentify the main idea of what I
have read, heard, or viewed.
E
Reading
Respond to expressive materials that
are read, heard, and/or viewed by
determining the main idea and/or
significance of events.
(1.01.4, 2.01.4, 2.01.3, 5.01.9)
I can keep a learning log or journal in
response to personal, social, cultural,
and historical issues.
1.02.8 Respond to expressive
materials that are read, heard, and/or
viewed by generating a learning log or
journal.
M
Knowledge Targets
drawing
conclusions.
 Know how to gather
and use evidence
from the text to
support inferences
and conclusions.
Key Concepts:
 Identify
important details
in a selection
Key Concepts:
 learning log
 culture*
 social issues*
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
Determine the main
ideas by evaluating
the text.
Give examples of
personal, social,
cultural, and
historical issues
using a learning
log.
Respond to expressive materials that
are read, heard, and/or viewed by
maintaining an annotated list of works
read/viewed.
Respond to expressive materials that
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Priority
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Knowledge Targets
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
are read, heard, and/or viewed by
creating an artistic interpretation that
connects self and/or society to the
selection.
Respond to expressive materials that
are read, heard, and/or viewed by
constructing and presenting
book/media reviews.
I can respond to comments and
questions politely while working in a
group.
M
1.03.1 Interact in group settings by
responding appropriately to comments
and questions.
Interact in group settings by offering
personal opinions confidently without
dominating.
Interact in group settings by giving
appropriate reasons that support
opinions.
Interact in group settings by soliciting
and respecting another person’s
opinion.
I can understand how I grown as a
learner and how different experiences
E- Essential
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I
Key Concepts:
 compare
Appraise different
cultures and how I
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Priority
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Knowledge Targets


affect the way I interpret information.
contrast
affect/effect
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
can identify with
them.
Reflect on learning experiences by
analyzing personal learning growth
and changes in perspective.
Reflect on learning experiences by
examining changes in self throughout
the learning process.
1st and 2nd
Semester
1.04.3 Reflect on learning
experiences by determining how
personal circumstances and
background shape interaction with
text.
“Informational” Competency Goal
2: The learner will synthesize and
use information from a variety of
sources.
I can interact with print and non-print
information and respond in a variety of
ways.
Reading
2.01.1 Respond to informational
materials that are read, heard, and/or
viewed by monitoring comprehension
for understanding of what is read,
heard and/or viewed.
E- Essential
M – Maintenance
I – Important
16-19%
of the
EOG
E
Key Concepts:
 Match text to
purpose
(entertain,*
persuade,*
inform,* teach,
reflect*)
Respond to print
and non-print
information by
organizing and
adapting selections
to a non-linguistic
form.
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Priority
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Knowledge Targets
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
2.01.2 Respond to informational
materials that are read, hear, and/or
viewed by monitoring comprehension
for understanding of what is read,
heard and / or viewed.
2.01.3 Respond to informational
materials that are read, heard, and/or
viewed by summarizing information.
2.01.4 Respond to informational
materials that are read, heard, and/or
viewed by determining the importance
of information.
2.01.5 Respond to informational
materials that are read, heard, and/or
viewed by making connections to
related topics/information.
2.01.6 Respond to informational
materials that are read, heard, and/or
viewed by drawing inferences and/or
conclusions.
2.01.7 Respond to informational
materials that are read, heard, and/or
viewed by generating questions.
(2.02.1,2.02.2, 2.02.3, 3.01.9, 3.02.1,
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3.01.2, 3.01.3, 4.01, 4.01.2, 4.01.3,
5.01.2, 5.02.1, 5.01.2 , 5.01.3)
I can identify and determine valid
primary and secondary resources to
provide informational material.
I
(2nd)
Semester
1st
Reading
2.02.1 Use multiple sources of print
and non-print information in designing
and developing informational materials
(such as brochures, newsletters, and
infomercials) through identifying and
using appropriate primary and
secondary sources.
I can recognize the different genres of
print and non-print materials.
2.02.2 Compare, contrast, and
evaluate information from different
sources and genres about the same
topic.
(1.02.5, 1.02.9, 2.01, 2.01.2, 2.01.3,
3.01.9, 4.02.1, 4.03.1, 4.03.2, 4.03.3,
5.01.1, 5.02.1)
E
Knowledge Targets
Key Concepts:
 primary/
secondary source
 informational
material
 plagiarism*
Key Concepts:
 Know what a
valid source is
 Know what a
genre is
 Know different
types of sources
 Know different
types of genres


E- Essential
M – Maintenance
I – Important
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
Critique primary
and secondary
sources for validity
and age
appropriateness.
Sort and group
different genres of
print and non-print
materials
Know the
purpose of a
source
Know how to
locate
information
within a source
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I can determine if an informational
material is a valuable resource.
2.02.3 Evaluating information for
extraneous details, inconsistencies,
relevant facts, and organization
“Argumentative” Competency Goal
3: The learner will refine the
understanding and use of
arguments.
I can identify arguments and positions
the author takes and state the
supporting proof in a summary.
(1.01.3, 1.03.3, 1.04.3, 3.01.3, 3.01.6,
4.01.2, 4.01.3, 4.03.1)
3.01.1 Explore and analyze
argumentative works that are read,
heard, and/or viewed by monitoring
comprehension for understanding of
what is read, heard, and/or viewed.
Priority
E, M, I
Knowledge Targets
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
I
5-8% of
the
EOG
E
Key Concepts:
 summarization
 argument
 position*
 supporting
details
 point of view
 bias*
 stereotype
 propaganda
techniques
Reading: Evaluate
the author’s
position and
provide evidence
for the argument.
Writing: Justify
opinions with
supporting details.
3.01.2 Explore and analyze
argumentative works that are read,
heard, and/or viewed by identifying the
arguments and positions stated or
implied and the evidence used to
support them.
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3.01.3 Explore and analyze
argumentative works that are read,
heard, and/or viewed by recognizing
bias, emotional factors, and/or
semantic slanting.
I can determine the impact of style,
tone, and language in an argument.
Priority
E, M, I
Knowledge Targets
E
Key Concepts:
 style
 tone
 argument
Writing
(1.02.3, 3.01.3, 4.01.1, 4.01.2, 5.01.7,
5.01.8, 5.01.9, 5.02.4)
1st Semester
Writing
3.01.4 Explore and analyze
argumentative works that are read,
heard, and/or viewed by examining the
effectiveness of style, tone, and use of
language.
I can understand why the author’s
position or point of view is important
and how it relates to me, other people,
and other print and non-print material.
(1.01.3, 2.01.5, 2.02.2, 3.01.1, 3.01.3,
3.01.5, 3.01.8, 4.03.1, 5.01.11, 5.02.2,
5.01.3)
3.01.5 Explore and analyze
argumentative works that are read,
heard, and/or viewed by summarizing
the author’s purpose and stance.
E- Essential
M – Maintenance
I – Important
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Reading: Think
critically about a
selection to
determine style,
tone, and argument.
Explain how the
author uses style and
tone to support the
argument
Product Targets
Writing: Formulate
a valid argument
with supporting
details.
E
Key Concepts:
 Understand
author’s purpose
 Understand how
to relate or
connect to print
and non-print
materials.

Study and create
arguments by
identifying
problems and
offering solutions.
Understand how
to compare and
contrast what is
read, heard, or
viewed.
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Knowledge Targets
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
3.01.6 Explore and analyze
argumentative works that are read,
heard, and/or viewed by examining the
importance and impact of establishing
a position or point of view.
3.01.7 Explore and analyze
argumentative works that are read,
heard, and/or viewed by making
connections between works, self, and
related topics.
3.01.8 Explore and analyze
argumentative works that are read,
heard, and/or viewed by drawing
inferences.
3.01.9 Explore and analyze
argumentative works that are read,
heard, and/or viewed by responding to
public documents (such as but not
limited to editorials, reviews,
local/state/national policies/ issues).
1st Semester
I can identify problems and offer
solutions while giving supporting
details.
Writing
3.02.1 Explore and analyze the
problem-solution process by studying
E- Essential
M – Maintenance
I – Important
E
Key Concepts:
 Know what a
problem is
 Know what
constitutes a
reasonable
I can identify
problems and offer
solutions while
giving supporting
details.
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problems and solutions within various
texts and situations.
Knowledge Targets

3.02.2 Explore and analyze the
problem-solution process by utilizing
the problem-solution process within
various contexts/situations.
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
solution.
Identify and
create clear
examples and
supporting
details.
3.02.03 Explore and analyze the
problem-solution process by
constructing essays/ presentations that
respond to a given problem by
proposing a solution that includes
relevant details.
(3.01.1, 3.01.2, 3.01.3, 3.03.1, 3.03.2,
3.03.3, 4.03.1)
“Critical” Competency Goal 4: The
learner will refine critical thinking
skills and create criteria to evaluate
print and non-print materials.
I can identify bias, hidden messages,
and propaganda in print and non-print
materials.
14-16%
of the
EOG
I
4.01.1 Analyze the purpose of the
author or creator by monitoring
comprehension for understanding of
what is read, heard and/or viewed.
E- Essential
M – Maintenance
I – Important
Key Concepts:
 bias
 propaganda
 assumption
 hidden message
 editorials
Analyze political
cartoons and
editorials to
determine bias and
point of view.
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Priority
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Knowledge Targets
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
4.01.2 Analyze the purpose of the
author or creator by examining any
bias, apparent or hidden message,
emotional factors, and/or propaganda
techniques.
4.01.3 Analyze the purpose of the
author or creator by exploring and
evaluating the underlying assumptions
of the author/creator.
Analyze the purpose of the author or
creator by understanding the effects of
author’s craft on the
reader/viewer/listener.
I can understand the consequences of
my decisions based on what I have
read.
4.02.1 Develop (with assistance) and
apply appropriate criteria to evaluate
the quality of the communication by
using knowledge of language structure
and literary or media techniques.
M
Key Concepts:
 consequence*
 criteria*
 evaluate
 media
techniques*
 target
audience*
 justify*
Evaluate the impact
of appropriate word
choice for target
audience.
Critique sources to
determine validity
of available
sources.
4.02.2 Develop (with assistance) and
apply appropriate criteria to evaluate
the quality of the communication by
drawing conclusions based on
evidence, reasons, or relevant
information.
E- Essential
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I – Important
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4.02.3 Develop (with assistance) and
apply appropriate criteria to evaluate
the quality of the communication by
considering the implications,
consequences, or impact of those
conclusions.
I can justify my argument with logical,
relevant reasons, clear examples, and
supporting details.
Priority
E, M, I
E
Writing
(1.02.7, 303.2)
4.03.1 Develop the stance of a critic
by considering and presenting
alternative points of view or reasons.
4.03.2 Develop the stance of a critic
by remaining fair-minded and open to
other interpretations.
Knowledge Targets
Reasoning
Targets
Key Concepts:
 Recognize fact
and opinion
 Make the
connection
between the
argument and
the details used.
 Exemplars*
 Discuss “target
audience”
Formulate an
argument that
demonstrates
logical order, clear
examples, and
supporting details.
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
4.03.3 Develop the stance of a critic
by creating a critical response/review
of a work/topic.
“Literary” Competency Goal 5: The
learner will respond to various
literary genres using interpretive
and evaluative processes.
E- Essential
M – Maintenance
I – Important
50-55%
of the
EOG
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1st and 2nd
Semester
I can use different strategies to
understand what I read.
Reading
(2.01.1,2,3,4)
5.01.1 Increase fluency,
comprehension, and insight through a
meaningful and comprehensive
literacy program by using effective
reading strategies to match type of
text.
I can participate in small group or
whole group discussions and
student/teacher conferences concerning
various literary genres.
Priority
E, M, I
Knowledge Targets
Reasoning
Targets
E
Key Concepts:
 prior knowledge
 reading
strategies
 Match text type
to reading
strategy.
Determine type of
text and reading
strategy to improve
comprehension.
I
Key Concepts:
 identifying
genres
Debate the qualities
of literary genres in
small and whole
group discussions.
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
5.01.2 Increase fluency,
comprehension, and insight through a
meaningful and comprehensive
literacy program by reading selfselected literature and other materials
of individual interest.
5.01.3 Increase fluency,
comprehension, and insight through a
meaningful and comprehensive
literacy program by reading literature
and other materials selected by the
teacher.
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Knowledge Targets
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
5.01.4 Increase fluency,
comprehension, and insight through a
meaningful and comprehensive
literacy program by assuming an active
role in teacher-student conferences.
5.01.5 Increase fluency,
comprehension, and insight through a
meaningful and comprehensive
literacy program by engaging in small
group discussions.
1st and 2nd
Semester
Reading
1st Semester
Reading
5.01.6 Increase fluency,
comprehension, and insight through a
meaningful and comprehensive
literacy program by taking an active
role in whole class seminars.
I can analyze the effects of literary
devices in print or non-print materials.
5.01.7 Increase fluency,
comprehension, and insight through a
meaningful and comprehensive
literacy program by analyzing the
effects on texts of such literary devices
as figurative language, dialogue,
flashback, allusion, and irony.
I can use the elements of fiction to
expand my comprehension of print and
non-print materials.
E- Essential
M – Maintenance
I – Important
E
Key Concepts:
 figurative
language,
 flashback,
 allusion,
 irony,
 dialogue
Examine the impact
of literary devices
in print and nonprint materials.
E
Key Concepts:
 Know elements
of plot
Analyze the effects
of plot, theme,
point of view,
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(1.01.3, 3,01,6, 4.03.1)
5.01.8 Increase fluency,
comprehension, and insight through a
meaningful and comprehensive
literacy program by analyzing the
effects of such elements as plot, theme,
point of view, characterization, mood,
and style.
1st Semester
Reading
I can determine the theme in print and
non-print material and how the theme
relates to me.
(1.02.3,7, 1.04.3, 3.7, 5.02.3,4)
5.01.9 Increase fluency,
comprehension, and insight through
meaningful and comprehensive literary
program by analyzing theme and
central ideas in literature and other
texts in relation to personal issues and
experiences.
I can expand my comprehension by
creating products for different
purposes, audiences, and in various
contexts.
Knowledge Targets





(Exposition,
rising action,
climax, falling
action,
resolution)
point of view
characterization
mood
style
theme
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
characterization,
mood, style, etc….
E
Key Concepts:
 theme
 Understand
how personal
experience can
relate to print
and non-print
materials.
 Know difference
between theme
and main idea
Analyze theme and
central ideas in
print and non-print
materials in relation
to personal issues
and experiences.
I
Key Concepts:
 target
audience*
 context*
 product*
Examine
informational text
to determine target
audience and
purpose of text.
5.01.10 Increase fluency,
comprehension, and insight through
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Reading
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Target
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meaningful and comprehensive literary
program by extending understanding
by creating products for different
purposes, different audiences, and
various contexts.
I can connect relationships within print
and non-print materials.
Priority
E, M, I
Knowledge Targets
Reasoning
Targets
E
Key Concepts:
 Characterization
 Connections
 Recognize
connections
within a
selection.
Analyze the
relationships
between the
characters and
experiences within
print and non-print
materials.
EI
Key Concepts:
 Genre
 Characteristics
Sort selections into
different genres
based on their
characteristics.
5.01.11 Increase fluency,
comprehension, and insight through
meaningful and comprehensive literary
program by Analyzing the connections
of relationships between and among
characters, ideas, concepts, and/or
experiences.
(1.02.4, 3.01.7, 2.01.5)
I can read a variety of literature and
text.
5.02.1 Study the characteristics of
literary genres (fiction, nonfiction,
drama, and poetry) through reading a
variety of literature and other text (e.g.,
mysteries, novels, science fiction,
historical documents, newspapers,
skits, lyric poems.
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
5.02.2 Study the characteristics of
literary genres (fiction, nonfiction,
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drama, and poetry) through analyzing
what genre specific characteristics
have on the meaning of the work.
I can understand how the author’s
choices shaped the meaning of the
books.
1st Semester
5.02.3 Study the characteristics of
literary genres (fiction, nonfiction,
drama, and poetry) through analyzing
how the author’s choice and use of a
genre shapes the meaning of the
literary work.
“Grammar Usage” Competency Goal
6: The learner will apply
conventions of grammar and
language usage.
I can model correct sentence structure.
6.01
Priority
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E
601.1 Model an understanding of
conventional written and spoken
expression by using a variety of
sentences correctly, punctuating them
properly, and avoiding fragments and
run-ons.
E- Essential
M – Maintenance
I – Important
Reasoning
Targets
Key concepts:
 conventions
 sentence variety
 punctuation
 fragments and
run-ons*
 subject-verb
agreement
 verb tense*
 parts of speech
 pronouns
 phrase/clause*
Organize valid and
correct sentences
with correct
punctuation and
grammar usage.
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
I
Conventions
I can figure out the meaning of
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unfamiliar words.
6.01.6 Model an understanding of
conventional written and spoken
expression by determining the meaning
of unfamiliar vocabulary words using
context clues, a dictionary, a glossary,
a thesaurus, and/or structural analysis
(roots, prefixes, suffixes) of words
I can expand my vocabulary
knowledge by learning and using new
words
6.01.7 Model an understanding of
conventional written and spoken
expression by extending vocabulary
knowledge by learning and using new
words)
I can choose language that is
appropriate to the topic.
2nd
Semester
6.01.8 Model an understanding of
conventional written and spoken
expression by choosing language that
is precise, engaging, and well suited to
the topic and audience.
I can apply language conventions
when I speak and write.
Conventions
6.01.9 Model an understanding of
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M
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Key Concepts:
 language
conventions
Formulate a written
text or oral
presentation using
correct language
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conventional written and spoken
expression by applying language
conventions and usage during written
and oral presentation.
(6.02)
I can choose language that is specific,
appealing, and well-suited to the topic
and audience.
2nd
Semester
6.01.10 Model an understanding of
conventional written and spoken
expression by choosing language that
is precise, engaging, and well-suited to
the topic and audience.
I can investigate how figurative
language will improve writing and
speaking.
Priority
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2nd
Semester
Conventions
E- Essential
M – Maintenance
I – Important
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
conventions.
M
I
Key Concepts:
 personification
 alliteration
 hyperbole
 onomatopoeia
 metaphor
 simile
 imagery
Blend knowledge
of figurative
language in writing
and speaking.
I can investigate how
figurative language
will improve my
writing and speaking.
E
Key Concepts:
 Recognize
common
spelling rules
 Know spelling
patterns
Combine
understandable
sentences into
organized
paragraphs.
I can proofread, edit,
and write a final draft
that is free of
spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, and
organization errors.
Conventions
6.01.11 Model an understanding of
conventional written and spoken
expression by experimenting with
figurative language and speech
patterns.
(6.02)
I can proofread, edit, and write a final
draft that is free of spelling,
punctuation, capitalization, and
organization errors.
(6.02)
6.02.1 Continue to identify and edit
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errors in spoken and written English by
using common spelling rules, applying
common spelling patterns, and
developing and mastering an
individualized list of words that are
commonly misspelled.
6.02.2 Continue to identify and edit
errors in spoken and written English by
mastering proofreading symbols for
editing.
6.02.3 Continue to identify and edit
errors in spoken and written English by
producing final drafts/presentations
that demonstrate accurate spelling and
the correct use of punctuation,
capitalization, and format.
Priority
E, M, I
Knowledge Targets





Recognize
commonly
misspelled
words
Match
proofreading
symbols to
errors
Know
punctuation and
capitalization
rules
Recall basic
sentence
structure
Know parts of
an essay
Reasoning
Targets
Performance/ Skill
Targets
Product Targets
Logically sequence
paragraphs to form
a quality final draft.
6.02.4 Continue to identify and edit
errors in spoken and written English by
listening to and monitoring self to
correct errors.
*Essential Academic Vocabulary
Goal 1: attention grabber, synthesize, foreshadowing, symbolism, conflict, culture, social issues, affect/effect
Goal 2: entertain, persuade, inform, reflect, informational materials, plagiarism, valid source
Goal 3: position, bias
Goal 4: consequence, criteria, media techniques, target audience, justify, exemplars
Goal 5: irony, context, product
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Goal 6: language conventions, sentence variety, fragments and run-ons, verb tense, phrase/clause
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