Illinois State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 10

IL.1. Reading: Read with understanding and fluency.

1.A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.

1.A.4a. Expand knowledge of word origins and derivations and use idioms, analogies, metaphors and similes to extend vocabulary development.

1.A.4b. Compare the meaning of words and phrases and use analogies to explain the relationships among them.

1.B. Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency.

1.B.4a. Preview reading materials, clarify meaning, analyze overall themes and coherence, and relate reading with information from other sources.

1.B.4b. Analyze, interpret and compare a variety of texts for purpose, structure, content, detail and effect.

1.B.4c. Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C. Comprehend a broad range of reading materials.

1.C.4a. Use questions and predictions to guide reading.

1.C.4b. Explain and justify an interpretation of a text.

1.C.4c. Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

1.C.4d. Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.4e. Analyze how authors and illustrators use text and art to express and emphasize their ideas (e.g., imagery, multiple points of view).

1.C.4f. Interpret tables, graphs and maps in conjunction with related text.

IL.2. Literature: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

2.A. Understand how literary elements and techniques are used to convey meaning.

2.A.4a. Analyze and evaluate the effective use of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, symbolism, word choice, dialect) in classic and contemporary literature representing a variety of forms and media.

2.A.4b. Explain relationships between and among literary elements including character, plot, setting, theme, conflict and resolution and their influence on the effectiveness of the literary piece.

2.A.4c. Describe relationships between the author's style, literary form (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, essays) and intended effect on the reader.

2.A.4d. Describe the influence of the author's language structure and word choice to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B. Read and interpret a variety of literary works.

2.B.4a. Critique ideas and impressions generated by oral, visual, written and electronic materials.

2.B.4b. Analyze form, content, purpose and major themes of American literature and literature of other countries in their historical perspectives.

2.B.4c. Discuss and evaluate motive, resulting behavior and consequences demonstrated in literature.

IL.3. Writing: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

3.A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure.

3.A.4. Use standard English to edit documents for clarity, subject/verb agreement, adverb and adjective agreement and verb tense; proofread for spelling, capitalization and punctuation; and ensure that documents are formatted in final form for submission and/or publication.

3.B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences.

3.B.4a. Produce documents that exhibit a range of writing techniques appropriate to purpose and audience, with clarity of focus, logic of organization, appropriate elaboration and support and overall coherence.

3.B.4b. Produce, edit, revise and format work for submission and/or publication (e.g., manuscript form, appropriate citation of sources) using contemporary technology.

3.B.4c. Evaluate written work for its effectiveness and make recommendations for its improvement.

3.C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.

3.C.4a. Write for real or potentially real situations in academic, professional and civic contexts (e.g., college applications, job applications, business letters, petitions).

3.C.4b. Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

IL.4. Listening and Speaking: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

4.A. Listen effectively in formal and informal situations.

4.A.4a. Apply listening skills as individuals and members of a group in a variety of settings (e.g., lectures, discussions, conversations, team projects, presentations, interviews).

4.A.4b. Apply listening skills in practical settings (e.g., classroom note taking, interpersonal conflict situations, giving and receiving directions, evaluating persuasive messages).

4.A.4c. Follow complex oral instructions.

4.A.4d. Demonstrate understanding of the relationship of verbal and nonverbal messages within a context (e.g., contradictory, supportive, repetitive, substitutive).

4.B. Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience.

4.B.4a. Deliver planned informative and persuasive oral presentations using visual aids and contemporary technology as individuals and members of a group; demonstrate organization, clarity, vocabulary, credible and accurate supporting evidence.

4.B.4b. Use group discussion skills to assume leadership and participant roles within an assigned project or to reach a group goal.

4.B.4c. Use strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., developed outlines, notecards, practice).

4.B.4d. Use verbal and nonverbal strategies to maintain communication and to resolve individual and group conflict.

IL.5. Research: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.

5.A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.

5.A.4a. Demonstrate a knowledge of strategies needed to prepare a credible research report (e.g., notes, planning sheets).

5.A.4b. Design and present a project (e.g., research report, scientific study, career/higher education opportunities) using various formats from multiple sources.

5.B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.

5.B.4a. Choose and evaluate primary and secondary sources (print and nonprint) for a variety of purposes.

5.B.4b. Use multiple sources and multiple formats; cite according to standard style manuals.

5.C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.

5.C.4a. Plan, compose, edit and revise information (e.g., brochures, formal reports, proposals, research summaries, analyses, editorials, articles, overheads, multimedia displays) for presentation to an audience.

5.C.4b. Produce oral presentations and written documents using supportive research and incorporating contemporary technology.

5.C.4c. Prepare for and participate in formal debates.