North Dakota State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 11
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ND.11.1. Research: Students engage in the research process.
11.1.1. Research Planning: Research topics independently using appropriate sources.
11.1.2. Accessing Information: Evaluate and incorporate information from primary sources; e.g., interviews and surveys.
11.1.3. Evaluating Research Information: Evaluate reliability, validity, comprehensiveness, author's bias, and author's expertise.
11.1.4. Evaluating Research Information: Verify the quality, accuracy, and usefulness of information.
11.1.5. Organizing Research Information: Synthesize information in a logical sequence.
11.1.6. Organizing Research Information: Use quotations effectively.
11.1.7. Evaluating Research Process: Evaluate the research process and develop strategies for improving it; e.g., correct use of research format, accuracy of research, organization of information and use of sources.
ND.11.2. Reading: Students engage in the reading process.
11.2.1. Literary Genres: Identify characteristics of literary forms and genres; i.e., parody.
11.2.2. Literary Genres: Analyze religious writing, biographies, and political writings.
11.2.3. Informational Genres: Analyze details, facts, and concepts from nonfiction genres.
11.2.4. Reading Strategies for Interpreting Meaning of Texts: Identify techniques used in persuasive writing including inductive reasoning and propaganda
11.2.5. Reading Strategies for Interpreting Meaning of Texts: Locate ambiguities in written texts.
11.2.6. Reading Strategies for Interpreting Meaning of Texts: Apply prior knowledge of content to interpret meaning of text.
11.2.7. Purposes for Reading: Read for a variety of purposes and intents; e.g., to become life-long readers, to model forms of writing, etc.
11.2.8. Literary Elements and Techniques: Analyze author's use of poetic license and dialogue.
11.2.9. Literary Elements and Techniques: Evaluate literature based on social, cultural, and/or historical contexts.
11.2.10. Vocabulary: Use etymology to define words.
ND.11.3. Writing: Students engage in the writing process.
11.3.1. Persuasive Writing: Gather information supporting multiple sides of an issue.
11.3.2. Prewriting: Organize the ideas and details of a composition according to purpose.
11.3.3. Drafting: Elaborate ideas through word choice and description using grade-level vocabulary.
11.3.4. Drafting: Organize and write compositions for town, city, and state.
11.3.5. Drafting: Use a variety of supporting details.
11.3.6. Literary Elements and Techniques: Use figurative language in writing.
11.3.7. Revising and Editing: Edit and revise compositions for standard writing conventions and transitional devices.
11.3.8. Publishing: Incorporate visual aids (e.g., graphs, tables, and pictures) into written work to enhance meaning.
ND.11.4. Speaking and Listening: Students engage in the speaking and listening process.
11.4.1. Planning for an Audience/Purpose: Analyze the audience and adjust message and wording to suit the purpose.
11.4.2. Conversation, Group Discussion, and Oral Presentation: Adapt to a variety of speaking and listening situations such as formal presentations, oral interpretations, and group discussions.
ND.11.5. Media: Students understand media.
11.5.1. Media Genres: Identify existing and developing media.
11.5.2. Using Media for a Purpose: Apply media (e.g., television, film, music, electronic databases, videos, DVDs, comics, visual and performing arts, newspapers, and periodicals) for a variety of purposes.
11.5.3. Interpreting Media: Evaluate how coverage of the same events differs depending on the media type; i.e., radio, television, and newspaper report of the same product or situation.
11.5.4. Interpreting Media: Evaluate the accuracy of details in media messages.
11.5.5. Interpreting Media: Evaluate the impact of media messages on daily life and politics.
ND.11.6. Language: Students understand and use principles of language.
11.6.1. Language Conventions/Mechanics: Use conventions of grammar, usage, and punctuation to edit and revise.
11.6.2. Literary Elements and Techniques: Apply the use of sound patterns in language; i.e., alliteration, assonance, and consonance.
11.6.3. Literary Elements and Techniques: Identify the use of language in different literary forms; i.e., satire and parody.
11.6.4. Language Context: Identify emotionally charged language.