Reading:
Benchmark: Demonstrate vocabulary skills
a. TLW recognize and define grade appropriate or content
appropriate vocabulary
Language:
Standard 1: Writing Process
Benchmark: Produce well developed and audience appropriate ideas
a. TLW generate writing ideas through discussions with others, group brainstorming, printed materials, and self-reflection
b. TLW establish and develop a clear thesis statement for narrative, informative, and persuasive speeches
c. TLW determine a purpose that is appropriate to the audience and plan strategies (i.e.: adapting focus, content structure and point of view) to address purpose and audience
Benchmark: Write with coherence and organization
a. TLW establish/create an outline which includes an introduction, body, and conclusion and reflects the proper components
Benchmark: Select words that are appropriate to audience and purpose
a. TLW use language (including precise language, actions verbs, sensory details and colorful modifiers) and style as appropriate to audience and purpose, and use techniques to convey a personal style and voice
Benchmark: Use technology and reference materials to locate information
a. TLW identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (i.e.: school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources, internet-based resources)
b. TLW determine the accuracy of sources and the credibility of the author, by analyzing the sources’ validity (i.e.: authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication data, coverage)
Benchmark: Prepare a presentation using primary/secondary sources
a. TLW use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, or multimedia reports to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question
Benchmark: Demonstrate speaking skills for learning
a. TLW adjust volume, phrasing, enunciation, voice modulation and inflection to stress important ideas and impact audience response
b. TLW vary language choices as appropriate to the context of the speech
Benchmark: Demonstrate listening skills for learning
a. TLW evaluate the credibility of the speaker (i.e.: hidden agendas, slanted or biased material) and recognize fallacies of reasoning used in presentations and media messages
b. TLW interpret types of arguments used by the speaker such as authority and appeals to emotion
c. TLW identify how language choices and delivery styles (i.e.: repetition, appeal to emotion, eye contact) contribute to meaning
Benchmark: Demonstrate viewing skills for learning
a. TLW view videos for information and visualization of concepts
b. TLW gain information from a variety of visuals including charts, maps, graphs, and graphic organizers