LANGUAGE ARTS STATE GOAL FOR LEARNING ONE

LANGUAGE ARTS STATE GOAL FOR LEARNING ONE District Objectives (STANDARD/HONORS NINTH GRADE) 1C.901 Compare and contrast two passages or characters from different sources at grade appropriate / 1A.105 Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary at grade appropriate 1A.407 Follow written directions accurately at grade appropriate District Objectives (STANDARD/HONORS TENTH) / 1A.105 Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary at grade appropriate 1A.407 Follow written directions accurately at grade appropriate 1C.901 Compare and contrast two passages or characters from different sources at grade appropriate District Objectives (AMERICAN and WORLD LITERATURE, AMERICAN STUDIES, NOVELS) / 1A.105 Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary at grade appropriate District Objectives (CREATIVE, EXPOSITORY, JOURNALISTIC AND ELEVEN/TWELVE WRITING) / 1A.105 Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary at grade appropriate 1999-00 Morton Unit School District 709 (Revised 2001-02) Page 33

District Objectives (STANDARD/HONORS NINTH) STATE GOAL FOR LEARNING TWO 2A.906 Evaluate inferences and conclusions based on supporting details in a text at grade appropriate 2A.409 Recognize time sequence in reading selections at grade appropriate 2A.803 Use context clues to determine the meaning of a word at grade appropriate 2A.505 Identify the main idea to help in understanding the meaning of a text at grade appropriate 2A.902 Identify a theme(s) of a selection at grade appropriate 2A.411 Identify story elements at grade appropriate : plot, characters, setting, theme, point of view 2A.903 Formulate conclusions based upon evidence in a given literary selection 2A.904 Recognize and interpret cause-effect relationships to help understand a text at grade appropriate 2B.613 Identify the author s purpose at grade appropriate 2B.905 Recognize various forms of poetry and prose at grade appropriate Poetry Prose Rhyming Drama: Plays Non-Rhyming Fiction: Short Story, Tall Tale, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Myth, Fantasy, Novel Non-Fiction: Informational Article, Biography, Autobiography, Essay District Objectives (STANDARD/HONORS TENTH) 2A.409 Recognize time sequence in reading selections at grade appropriate 2A.803 Use context clues to determine the meaning of a word at grade appropriate 2A.505 Identify the main idea to help in understanding the meaning of a text at grade appropriate 2A.411 Identify story elements at grade appropriate : plot, characters, setting, theme, point of view 2A.906 Evaluate inferences and conclusions based on supporting details in a text 2B.613 Identify the author s purpose at grade appropriate District Objectives (AMERICAN and WORLD LITERATURE, AMERICAN STUDIES, NOVELS) 2A.803 Use context clues to determine the meaning of a word at grade appropriate 2A.505 Identify the main idea to help in understanding the meaning of a text at grade appropriate District Objectives (CREATIVE, EXPOSITORY, JOURNALISTIC, ELEVEN/TWELVE WRITING) 2A.803 Use context clues to determine the meaning of a word at grade appropriate 2A.505 Identify the main idea to help in understanding the meaning of a text at grade appropriate 1999-00 Morton Unit School District 709 (Revised 2001-02) Page 34

STATE GOAL FOR LEARNING THREE District Objectives (STANDARD/HONORS NINTH) GRAMMAR 3A.917 Use commas with verbal phrases: gerunds, infinitives, and participles 3A.918 Distinguish types of verbals: gerunds, infinitives, participles 3A.919 Differentiate between simple, compound, and complex sentences at grade appropriate 3A.920 Recognize pronoun/antecedent agreement errors in sentences at grade appropriate 3A.921 Distinguish between adjective and adverb prepositional phrases at grade appropriate 3A.922 Recognize difference between subordinate and main clauses at grade appropriate 3A.923 Recognize difference between a phrase and clause at grade appropriate 3A.907 Use internal quotations to indicate dialogue 3A.908 Use commas correctly in compound sentences at grade appropriate 3A.909 Use commas in nonessential clauses 3A.910 Use commas with introductory prepositional phrases, introductory participial phrase, adverbial phrase, and co-ordinate adjectives preceding a noun 3A.911 Use commas with an introductory adverbial clause 3A.912 Identify direct objects, indirect objects, and predicate nominatives/predicate adjectives 3A.913 Recognize pronoun case errors 3A.914 Recognize prepositional phrases at grade appropriate 3A.915 Recognize adjective, adverb, and noun clauses 3A.916 Use the eight parts of speech correctly WRITING 3A.926 Use transitions within a paragraph at grade appropriate 3B.927 Prepare an outline for an oral presentation at grade appropriate 3C.928 Identify in writing the major points of an oral presentation at grade appropriate / 3A.218 Review a piece of writing to correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation at grade appropriate 3A.924 Use verb tense consistency at grade appropriate 3B.708 Write a five-paragraph expository essay (personal reaction) on a specific topic with an introductory paragraph (including a topic sentence and an evident plan of development), three supporting paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph at grade appropriate 3B.807 Write for an intended audience at a grade appropriate 3B.620 Use sentence variety at grade appropriate 3A.925 Use transitions between paragraphs at a grade appropriate 3B.421 Write a narrative essay on a specific topic at grade appropriate 3B.621 Write a persuasive essay on a specific topic at grade appropriate 1999-00 Morton Unit School District 709 (Revised 2001-02) Page 35

District Objectives (STANDARD/HONORS TENTH) GRAMMAR 3A.917 Use commas with verbal phrases: gerunds, infinitives, and participles 3A.918 Distinguish types of verbals: gerunds, infinitives, participles 3A.919 Differentiate between simple, compound, and complex sentences at grade appropriate 3A.920 Recognize pronoun/antecedent agreement errors in sentences at grade appropriate 3A.921 Distinguish between adjective and adverb prepositional phrases at grade appropriate 3A.922 Recognize difference between subordinate and main clauses at grade appropriate 3A.923 Recognize difference between a phrase and clause at grade appropriate WRITING / 3A.218 Review a piece of writing to correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation at grade appropriate 3A.924 Use verb tense consistency at grade appropriate 3A.926 Use transitions within a paragraph at grade appropriate 3B.708 Write a five-paragraph expository essay (personal reaction) on a specific topic with an introductory paragraph (including a topic sentence and an evident plan of development), three supporting paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph at grade appropriate 3B.807 Write for an intended audience at a grade appropriate 3B.620 Use sentence variety at a grade appropriate 3A.925 Use transitions between paragraphs at grade appropriate 3B.927 Prepare an outline for an oral presentation at grade appropriate 3C.928 Identify in writing the major points of an oral presentation at grade appropriate 3B.421 Write a narrative essay on a specific topic at grade appropriate 3B.621 Write a persuasive essay on a specific topic at grade appropriate District Objectives (AMERICAN STUDIES) WRITING / 3A.924 Use verb tense consistency at grade appropriate 3A.926 Use transitions within a paragraph at grade appropriate 3B.807 Write for an intended audience at a grade appropriate 3B.620 Use sentence variety at a grade appropriate 3A.925 Use transitions between paragraphs at grade appropriate 1999-00 Morton Unit School District 709 (Revised 2001-02) Page 36

District Objectives (CREATIVE, EXPOSITORY, JOURNALISTIC, ELEVEN/TWELVE WRITING WRITING / 3A.924 Use verb tense consistency 3A.926 Use transitions within a paragraph at grade appropriate 3B.807 Write for an intended audience at a grade appropriate 3B.620 Use sentence variety at a grade appropriate 3A.925 Use transitions between paragraphs at grade appropriate District Objectives (STANDARD/HONORS NINTH) STATE GOAL FOR LEARNING FOUR 4B.929 Use visual aids effectively in an oral presentation at grade appropriate 4B.930 Use a minimum of three or more sources to support ideas in an oral presentation at grade appropriate 4B.931 Demonstrate the following skills when speaking before an audience at grade appropriate : articulation intonation pronunciation variations in pitch and stress volume poise rate effective eye contact 4B.932 Give an oral presentation within a limited time frame choosing one of the following at grade appropriate : persuasion demonstration information entertainment 4B.933 Give an oral presentation containing an introduction, body, and conclusion at grade appropriate 4B.934 Give an oral presentation which demonstrates focus and coherent ideas at grade appropriate / 4A.117 Follow oral directions accurately at grade appropriate District Objectives (ADVANCED SPEECH) INTRODUCE// 4A.935 Specify and explain five suggestions for using language well and incorporate them into oral presentation writing 4B.936 Prepare outlines for all oral presentations 4B.937 Organize oral message to include the three parts of organization: Introduction, Body, Conclusion 4B.938 Demonstrate appropriate delivery strategies when speaking before an audience: articulation, enunciation, pronunciation, volume, pitch, rate, tone, poise, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact 4B.939 Present oral presentations that demonstrate a variety of styles and organization patterns 4B.940 Give various types of oral presentations within a limited time frame: Informative, Persuasive, Impromptus, Small group discussions, Special occasion speeches 1999-00 Morton Unit School District 709 (Revised 2001-02) Page 37

/ 4A.117 Follow oral directions accurately at grade appropriate 4B.929 Use visual aids effectively in an oral presentation at grade appropriate District Objectives (SPEECH COMMUNICATION) / 4A.117 Follow oral directions accurately at grade appropriate 4B.929 Use visual aids effectively in an oral presentation at grade appropriate 4B.930 Use a minimum of three or more sources to support ideas in an oral presentation at grade appropriate 4B.931 Demonstrate the following skills when speaking before an audience at grade appropriate : articulation, pronunciation, volume, rate, intonation, variations in pitch and stress, poise, effective eye contact 4B.932 Give an oral presentation within a limited time frame choosing one of the following at grade appropriate : persuasion, information, demonstration, entertainment 4B.933 Give an oral presentation containing an introduction, body, and conclusion at grade appropriate 4B.934 Give an oral presentation which demonstrates focus and coherent ideas at grade appropriate District Objectives (BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS) INTRODUCE// 4A.942 Become a critical listener of mass communication 4B.943 Orally communicate directions needed in the production of a news program 4B.944 Orally present the following types of mass media assignments: Radio newscasts, TV newscasts, Commercials, Public service announcements, Interviews, News reports, Special assignments 4B.945 Explain and use basic elements of good delivery / 4A.117 Follow oral directions accurately at grade appropriate District Objectives (STANDARD/HONORS NINTH) STATE GOAL FOR LEARNING FIVE 5A.948 Write an outline at grade appropriate 5A.949 Write source cards and note cards at grade appropriate 5A.950 Narrow the topic selected at grade appropriate 5A.951 Write a title page at grade appropriate 5A.952 Write a words cited page at grade appropriate 5A.953 Use direct quotation in the paper at grade appropriate 5B.954 Use note cards to write a report of multiple paragraphs using paraphrasing at grade appropriate 5B.955 Choose a variety (examples are: books, magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, government publications, lectures, speeches, addresses, interview, tapes, films, encyclopedias and other reference works, etc.) of sources for a specific topic at grade appropriate 1999-00 Morton Unit School District 709 (Revised 2001-02) Page 38

5B.956 Write an appropriate thesis for the topic selected (avoid using This paper is about ) at grade appropriate 5B.957 Choose a topic and collect information from three or more reliable sources at grade appropriate 5C.958 Use internal citations when doing a report at grade appropriate 5C.959 Provide a list of two or more reliable sources when doing a report at grade appropriate 5C.960 Choose a topic and write a report of multiple paragraphs using reference materials at grade appropriate 5C.946 Use information from an electronic card catalogue: subject, title author, c all number, and copyright date 5B.624 Read an informational paragraph and write an appropriate paraphrase of it at grade appropriate District Objectives (AMERICAN STUDIES, CREATIVE, EXPOSITORY, JOURNALISTIC, ELEVEL/TWELVE WRITING) 5A.948 Write an outline at grade appropriate 5A.949 Write source cards and note cards at grade appropriate 5A.950 Narrow the topic selected at grade appropriate 5A.951 Write a title page at grade appropriate 5A.952 Write a works cited page at grade appropriate 5A.953 Use direct quotation in the paper at grade appropriate 5A.954 Use note cards to write a report of multiple paragraphs using paraphrasing at grade appropriate 5A.955 Choose a variety (examples are: books, magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, government publications, lectures, speeches, addresses, interview, tapes, films, encyclopedias and other reference works, etc.) of sources for a specific topic at grade appropriate 5B.956 Write an appropriate thesis for the topic selected (avoid using This paper is about ) at grade appropriate 5B.957 Choose a topic and collect information from three or more reliable sources at grade appropriate 5B.958 Use internal citations when doing a report a grade appropriate 5B.959 Provide a list of two or more reliable sources when doing a report at grade appropriate 5C.960 Choose a topic and write a report of multiple paragraphs using reference materials at grade appropriate 5B.624 Read an informational paragraph and write an appropriate paraphrase of it at grade appropriate District Objectives (ADVANCED SPEECH) 5A.948 Write an outline at grade appropriate 5A.949 Write source cards and note cards at grade appropriate 5A.950 Narrow the topic selected at grade appropriate 5A.951 Write a title page at grade appropriate 5A.952 Write a works cited page at grade appropriate 1999-00 Morton Unit School District 709 (Revised 2001-02) Page 39

5A.953 Use direct quotation in the paper at grade appropriate 5A.954 Use note cards to write a report of multiple paragraphs using paraphrasing at grade appropriate 5A.955 Choose a variety (examples are: books, magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, government publications, lectures, speeches, addresses, interview, tapes, films, encyclopedias and other reference works, etc.) of sources for a specific topic at grade appropriate 5B.956 Write an appropriate thesis for the topic selected (avoid using This paper is about ) at grade appropriate 5B.957 Choose a topic and collect information from three or more reliable sources at grade appropriate 5B.947 Determine whether evidence presented to support an opinion is objective, authoritative, and/or true to original context at grade appropriate 5B.958 Use internal citations when doing a report a grade appropriate 5B.959 Provide a list of two or more reliable sources when doing a report at grade appropriate 5C.960 Choose a topic and write a report of multiple paragraphs using reference materials at grade appropriate 5C.946 Use information from an electronic card catalogue: subject, title, author, call number, and copyright date 5B.624 Read an informational paragraph and write an appropriate paraphrase of it at grade appropriate District Objectives (SPEECH COMMUNICATION) 5A.948 Write an outline at grade appropriate 5A.949 Write source cards and note cards at grade appropriate 5A.950 Narrow the topic selected at grade appropriate 5A.951 Write a title page at grade appropriate 5A.952 Write a works cited page at grade appropriate 5A.953 Use direct quotation in the paper at grade appropriate 5A.954 Use note cards to write a report of multiple paragraphs using paraphrasing at grade appropriate 5A.955 Choose a variety (examples are: books, magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, government publications, lectures, speeches, addresses, interview, tapes, films, encyclopedias and other reference works, etc.) of sources for a specific topic at grade appropriate 5B.956 Write an appropriate thesis for the topic selected (avoid using This paper is about ) at grade appropriate 5B.957 Choose a topic and collect information from three or more reliable sources at grade appropriate 5B.958 Use internal citations when doing a report a grade appropriate 5B.959 Provide a list of two or more reliable sources when doing a report at grade appropriate 5C.960 Choose a topic and write a report of multiple paragraphs using reference materials at grade appropriate 5B.947 Determine whether evidence presented to support an opinion is objective, authoritative and/or true to original context at grade appropriate 5B.624 Read an informational paragraph and write an appropriate paraphrase of it at grade appropriate 1999-00 Morton Unit School District 709 (Revised 2001-02) Page 40