Connection to Standards

11th Grade and 12th Grade English-Language Arts Content Standards *

Reading

2.0 Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials)

Students read and understand grade-level appropriate material. They analyze the organized patterns, arguments, and positions advance.

2.4 Make warranted and reasonable assertions about the author's arguments by using elements of the text to defend and clarify interpretations. (p. 209 *)

3.0 Literary Response and Analysis

Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent themes. The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Grades Nine Through Twelve illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.

3.2 Analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual material to support the claim. (p. 210 *)

Writing

1.0 Writing Strategies

Students write coherent and focused texts that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument. The writing demonstrates students’ awareness of the audience and purpose and progression through the stages of the writing process.

1.2 Use point of view, characterization, style, and related elements for specific rhetorical nd aesthetic purposes. (p. 211 *)

2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)

Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0.

2.1 Write fictional, autobiographical, or biographical narratives.

a Narrate a sequence of events and communicate their significance to the audience. (p. 211 *)

Written and Oral English-Language Conventions

1.0 Written and Oral English-Language Conventions

Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions.

1.1 Demonstrate control of grammar, diction, and paragraph and sentence structure and an understanding of English usage.

1.2 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation and capitalization

1.3 Reflect appropriate manuscript requirements in writing. (p. 212 *)

Listening and Speaking

1.0 Listening and Speaking Strategies

Students formulate adroit judgments about oral communication. They deliver focused and coherent presentations that convey clear and distinct perspectives and demonstrate solid reasoning. They use gestures, tone, and vocabulary tailored to the audience and purpose.

(see Totem Cord Presentation)

1.8 Use effective and interesting language, including:

b Standard American English for clarity (p. 213 *)

2.0 Speaking Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)

Students deliver polished formal and extemporaneous presentations that combine traditional rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description. Student speaking demonstrates a command of standard American English and the organizational and delivery strategies outlined in Listening and Speaking Standard 1.0.

2.1 Deliver reflective presentations:

a Explore the significance of personal experiences, events, conditions, or concerns, using appropriate rhetorical strategies (e.g., narration, description, exposition, persuasion). (p. 214 *)

* See: Reading/Language Arts Framework (PDF) for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (1999)