STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY

LANGUAGE ARTS :: 2004 :: APPENDIX B

APPENDIX B

K-2 Grade Span Continuum

Written Language		Oral Language	Other Media/Technology
Reading	Writing
Students can: Use enabling strategies and skills to read texts by using: Phonics Structural analysis Decoding High frequency words Self-monitoring All sources of infor-mation Use comprehension strategies to read texts designed for early independent readers: Pre-paration strategies Self-monitoring Sum- marizing Inter-preting infor-mation Connect and compare new concepts and vocabulary with own experiences. Use specific vocabulary to explain new information in own words. Read self- selected texts independently for 20 minutes daily.	Students can: Write short paragraphs to narrate events or report information. Compose and create effective communica-tions, using specific vocabulary and appropriate form for the intended audience/ purpose. Use grammatical elements -declarative and interrogative sentences, noun, verb, modifier-to elaborate meanings for interest and clarity. Use written language conventions- paragraph form, capitalization, and punctuation-to aid a reader. Write most words using correct spelling and/or using phonetic spelling for specialized, technical vocabulary.	Students can: Increase oral and written vocabulary by listening, discussing, and responding to literature that is read and heard. Discuss authors' /speakers' use of different kinds of sentences, nouns, verbs, and modifiers and their effects on the comprehension of a listener/ reader. Begin to use formal language and/or literary language in place of oral language patterns, as appropriate. Use oral communication to identify, organize, and analyze information.	Students can: Use media and technology to demonstrate comprehension. Use media resources to make connections with prior experiences and new information. Use media and technology to compose and convey ideas and information. Use media and technology to enhance communication.

3-5 Grade Span Continuum

Written Language		Oral Language	Other Media/Technology
Reading	Writing
Students can: Apply phonics and structural analysis to develop automatically in word recognition. Apply extended knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and root words to identify unknown words. Use fix-up strategies when meaning breaks down (selfquestion, reread, visualize, read on, retell). Apply a variety of reading and thinking strategies according to purpose and text. Integrate information and ideas selectively from own experience and text(s). Comprehend, respond to, and make connections with fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Assess validity, accuracy, and value of information and ideas. Expand literacy through research and inquiry.	Students can: Use writing process elements to compose fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama for different audiences and purposes. Use writing as a tool for thinking, learning, and reflection. Write for informational, persuasive, and narrative purposes. Apply grammar conventions and language usage appropriately in a variety of contexts. Compose final draft with few errors in grammar and language conventions.	Students can: Present information clearly and concisely. Communicate for a variety of purposes and audiences. Engage in active listening and clear, precise oral communication. Apply grammar and language conventions appropriately in a variety of contexts. Develop increasing control over grammar and language conventions.	Students can: Enhance written, oral, and visual communication through the use of media and technology. Use media and technology as a tool. Use critical analysis to evaluate media messages. Conduct research using a variety of print and non-print resources.

6-8 Grade Span Continuum

Written Language

Oral Language

Other Media/Technology

Reading

Writing

Students can:

Understand the text which includes inferential as well as literal information.
Extend the ideas of text by making connections to their own experiences and other readings, drawing conclusions, and by making inferences.

Literary Text

Integrate personal experiences with ideas in the text to draw and support conclusions.
Appreciate the world and how it is depicted through language.
Be able to identify some of the devices authors use in composing text.

Informational Text

Apply text information appropriately.
Connect background information with ideas in the text to draw and support conclusions.

Practical Text

Apply information or directions to complete a task.

Students can:

Write to different audiences for a variety of purposes.
Create an effective response to the task in form, content, and language.
Express analytical, critical, and/or creative thinking.
Demonstrate an awareness of the purpose and intended audience.
Use logical and observable organization appropriate to the task.
Show effective use of transitional elements.
Use sufficient elaboration to clarify and enhance the central idea.
Use language (for example variety of word choice and sentence structure) appropriate to the task.
Compose with few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization that interfere with communication.

Students can:

Speak and listen appropriately and effectively for different purposes, in varied contexts, and to different speakers/ audiences.
Participate in formal and informal discussions and seminars as articulate speakers.
Present to groups fluently and effectively.

Students can:

Use word processing and/or desktop publishing for a variety of writing assignments/ projects.
Use electronic resources for research.
Select and use technological tools for class assignments and presentations.
Engage in ethical behavior in the use of technology.
Make translations of their understanding from one communication mode to another (e.g., drama/reading).

9-12 Grade Span Continuum

Written Language

Oral Language

Other Media/Technology

Reading

Writing

Students can:

Understand complex text which includes inferential as well as literal information.
Extend the ideas of the text by making inferences, drawing conclusions, and making connections to their own personal experiences and other readings.
Make connections between inferences and the text that are clear, even when implicit.

Literary Text

Integrate their personal experiences with ideas in complex text to draw and support conclusions.
Explain the author's use of literary devices.

Informative Text

Apply text information appropriately to specific situations.
Integrate their background information with ideas in the text to draw and support conclusions.

Practical Text

Apply information or directions appropriately.
Use personal experiences to evaluate the usefulness of text information.

Students can:

Create an effective response to the task in form, content, and language.
Demonstrate reflection and insight and evidence of analytical, critical, or evaluative thinking.
Use convincing elaboration and development to clarify and enhance the central idea.
Use logical and observable organization appropriate to the task.
Use effective transitional elements.
Reveal personal style or voice.
Use language appropriate to the task and intended audience.
Compose with few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and capitalization that interfere with communication.

Students can:

Speak and listen appropriately and effectively for different purposes, to different speakers and audiences, and in different contexts.
Participate in informal discussions, seminars, and interviews as articulate speakers and insightful listeners.
Give formal oral presentations with fluency and effectiveness.

Students can:

Articulate important issues of a technology- based society.
Engage in ethical behavior in the use of technology.
Use word processing and/or desktop publishing for a variety of complex assignments/ projects.
Use electronic resources for research.
Select and use technological tools for class assignments, projects, and presentations.
Abide by Fair Use and Multimedia Copyright Guidelines, citing sources of copyrighted materials in papers, projects, and multimedia presentations.

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