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Review the key ideas expressed and
demonstrate understanding of multiple
perspectives through reflection and
paraphrasing
•
Interpret information presented in diverse media
and formats and explain how it contributes to a
topic, text, or issue under study
•
Delineate a speaker’s argument and
specific claims, distinguishing claims that are
supported by reasons and evidence from claims
that are not
Presentation of knowledge and ideas
•
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas
logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts,
and details to accentuate main ideas or themes;
use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume
•
Include multimedia components and visual
displays in presentations to clarify information
•
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks,
demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate
•
Have clear main point and emphasize salient
points to assist listener in following main ideas
Language
Conventions of standard English
•
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar
•
Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case
•
Use intensive pronouns
•
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in
pronoun number and person
•
Recognize and correct vague pronouns
•
Recognize variations from standard English in
their own and others’ writing and speaking
•
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling when writing
•
Use punctuation to set off nonrestrictive/
parenthetical elements
•
Spell correctly
Knowledge of language
•
Use knowledge of language and its conventions
when writing, speaking, reading, or listening
•
Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/
listener interest, and style
•
Maintain consistency in style and tone
•
Consistently perform rapid and accurate word
naming when reading grade level or beyond
•
Consistently exhibit tone and flux when reading
grade level text or beyond
•
Continue to demonstrate connected text
comprehension when reading grade level text
Vocabulary acquisition and use
•
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies
•
Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word
or phrase
•
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin
affixes and roots as clues to meaning of a word
•
Consult reference materials, both print and
digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or
determine or clarify its precise meaning or its
part of speech
•
Verify the preliminary determination of the
meaning of a word or phrase
•
Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in
word meanings
•
Interpret figures of speech in context
•
Use the relationship between particular words to
better understand each of the words
•
Distinguish among the connotations of words
with similar denotations
•
Acquire and use accurately general academic
and domain-specific words and phrases; gather
vocabulary knowledge when considering a word
or phrase
•
Understand “shades of meaning” in related words
•
Evaluate evidence of author’s conclusions in
order to determine validity of evidence
•
Recognize unsubstantiated deductions or
erroneous information in text
WRITING
Conventions
•
Use appropriate spelling strategies
•
Identify dependent and independent clauses
•
Use punctuation accurately to guide reader
through the text
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Use commas to punctuate items in a series
including greeting and closing of letters; dates;
introductory words; dialogue and direct address
interrupters; and compound sentences
•
Use quotations to punctuate dialogue, titles,
and exact words from sources
•
Use italics and underlining to indicate titles of
longer works
•
Form paragraphs with main ideas and
supporting details
•
Use textual markers to help the reader move
through text (e.g., paragraphs, table of contents,
title, etc.)
Ideas
•
Select and develop a narrow, manageable
topic that can be supported with specific details
•
Maintain consistent focus for an extended
period of time
•
Use at least five specific details to enhance or
support topic
•
Enhance ideas using relevant, insightful,
quality details
Organization
•
Use effective organization, including an inviting
introduction, logical and informative body, and
thoughtful conclusion
•
Use pacing to allow for smooth flow of text
Voice
•
Choose voice appropriate to different
audiences and genres
•
Reveal unique and personal expression
through words
•
Communicate own perspective and personal
preferences
Word Choice
•
Use patterns and vocabulary from diverse writings
•
Use figurative language including
personification
•
Experiment with a wider range of creative
language including onomatopoeia and
alliteration
Sentence Fluency
•
Use a variety of sentence structures including
simple, compound, and complex to reflect
diverse writing styles and cement meaning
•
Consistently vary sentence beginnings
and lengths
Presentation
•
Consistently use format suited to audience
•
Consistently use margins in final copies
•
Use proper heading on work
•
Use correct fonts and sizes when using
word processing
•
Integrate page numbers and bulleting into
appropriate text
Styles/Audiences
•
Determine and write for a variety of audiences
including outside/distance audiences (e.g.,
businesses, community members, etc.)
•
Determine the unique needs of different
audiences
•
Write in a variety of creative forms: jokes, plays,
fairy tales, tall tales and fables, poems, journals,
stories, narratives, friendly letters, lists, stories
•
Write in a variety of informative forms:
newspaper articles, persuasive papers,
research, brochures, observations, biographies,
mathematical explanations, lab reports, and
procedures
•
Identify different forms used to cite sources
when writing reports
•
Create a bibliography
•
Understand how to complete various
applications
•
Write and maintain assignment lists and
personal schedule
•
Show an awareness of audience
Prewriting
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Organize and plan writing using the following:
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Story mapping
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Discussion
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Webbing
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Outlining
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Brainstorming
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Role playing
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