Nevada State Standards for Language Arts:

NV.ELP.6.0. Students compose original texts in English utilizing appropriate syntax and grammatical structure across content areas.

ELP.6.0.IV. Level IV

ELP.6.0.IV.1. Students can generate and select, with teacher assistance, ideas for writing

ELP.6.0.IV.2. Students can organize and sequence, with teacher assistance, through drawing and discussing.

ELP.6.0.IV.3. Students can write text in content areas with minimal teacher assistance.

ELP.6.0.IV.4. Students can revise writing, with teacher assistance, to include details.

ELP.6.0.IV.5. Students can edit, with teacher assistance, for correct word usage.

ELP.6.0.IV.6. With teacher assistance, students can identify an audience for writing.

ELP.6.0.IV.7. Students can share writing with other and listen to brief commentary

ELP.6.0.III. Level III

ELP.6.0.III.1. Students can select, with teacher assistance, ideas for writing.

ELP.6.0.III.2. Students can organize and sequence, with teacher assistance, through group discussions.

ELP.6.0.III.3. Students can write personal narratives, journal entries, and letters with teacher assistance.

ELP.6.0.III.4. Students can revise writing, with teacher assistance, for syntax errors.

ELP.6.0.III.5. Students can identify and edit, for correct word usage, with teacher assistance.

ELP.6.0.III.6. Teacher helps students develop an awareness of audience for writing.

ELP.6.0.III.7. Students will share writing with others and respond appropriately.

ELP.6.0.II. Level II

ELP.6.0.II.1. Through teacher direction, students generate ideas for writing using graphic organizers.

ELP.6.0.II.2. Students begin to organize ideas through graphic organizers.

ELP.6.0.II.3. Students can write simple compositions on single topic.

ELP.6.0.II.4. Students evaluate writing, with teacher assistance, to determine if paper is complete.

ELP.6.0.II.5. Students read to determine, with teacher assistance, correct word usage.

ELP.6.0.II.6. Students demonstrate the meaning of audience and purpose.

ELP.6.0.II.7. Students will share and respond to writing or drawing with short words and phrases

ELP.6.0.I. Level I

ELP.6.0.I.1. With teacher direction, students can generate ideas for writing through reading stories and sharing.

ELP.6.0.I.2. With teacher direction, students can organize ideas through sequencing.

ELP.6.0.I.3. Students can draw or write, with teacher assistance, simple stories.

ELP.6.0.I.4. Students review drawing or writing, with teacher's assistance, to determine if paper is complete.

ELP.6.0.I.5. Students can edit and include correct words in rebus drawings with teacher assistance.

ELP.6.0.I.6. Students identify, with teacher assistance, who they will be writing for and why.

ELP.6.0.I.7. Students share writings or drawings with others and respond with gestures or 1 or 2 words.

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.K.1. Phonological Awareness

1.K.1.1 (I/L) Demonstrate phonological awareness of spoken words through

1.K.1.1.a. Rhyming

1.K.1.1.b. Concept of word

1.K.1.1.c. Syllable awareness

1.K.1.1.d. Onset and rime awareness

1.K.2. Phonemic Awareness

1.K.2.1 (I/L) Demonstrate phonemic awareness of spoken words through

1.K.2.1.a. Matching

1.K.2.1.b. Isolating

1.K.2.1.c. Blending

1.K.2.1.d. Segmenting

1.K.2.1.e. Deleting

1.K.2.1.f. Substituting

1.K.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.K.3.1 (I/L) Recognize and name upper and lower case letters of the alphabet.

1.K.3.2 (I/L) Identify letter-sound relationships.

1.K.3.3 (I/L) Decode words using letter/sound relationships.

1.K.3.4 (I/L) With assistance, decode words in text through short/long vowels.

1.K.4. Vocabulary Development

1.K.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend vocabulary using

1.K.4.1.a. Pictures

1.K.4.1.b. Symbols

1.K.4.1.c. Environmental print

1.K.4.2 (I/L) With assistance, comprehend vocabulary using

1.K.4.2.a. Suffixes

1.K.4.2.b. Synonyms

1.K.4.2.c. Antonyms

1.K.4.3 (I/L) Sequence the letters of the alphabet to understand alphabetic order.

1.K.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, use resources to find the meaning of unknown words encountered in text.

1.K.4.5 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.K.4.5.a. Pictures

1.K.4.5.b. Symbols

1.K.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.K.5.1 (I/L) Identify high frequency words to build fluency and comprehension.

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.K.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.K.1.1 (I/L) Demonstrate concept of print.

2.K.1.2 (I/L) Demonstrate concept of word.

2.K.1.3 (I/L) Demonstrate voice-to-print match.

2.K.1.4 (I/L) Identify author and illustrator.

2.K.2. During Reading Strategies

2.K.2.1 (I/L) With assistance, use during reading strategies based on text and purpose to

2.K.2.1.a. Make predictions

2.K.2.1.b. Identify key vocabulary

2.K.2.1.c. Make inferences

2.K.3. After Reading Strategies

2.K.3.1 (I/L) With assistance, use after reading strategies based on text and purpose to

2.K.3.1.a. Orally recall details

2.K.3.1.b. Orally restate main ideas

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.K.1. Setting and Plot

3.K.1.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify

3.K.1.1.a. Setting

3.K.1.1.b. Sequence of events

3.K.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.K.2. Characterization

3.K.2.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to, identify, and describe physical traits.

3.K.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen to, identify, and describe personality traits.

3.K.2.3 (I/L) With assistance, make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.K.3. Theme

3.K.3.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and identify the main idea.

3.K.4. Point of View

3.K.4.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and identify first-person point of view.

3.K.5. Language

3.K.5.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and identify examples of words that create images.

3.K.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme.

3.K.5.3 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and identify dialect.

3.K.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.K.6.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and identify words, and phrases that reveal tone.

3.K.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.K.7.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to, read, and discuss text from different

3.K.7.1.a. Cultures

3.K.7.1.b. Time periods

3.K.8. Predictions

3.K.8.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and make predictions based on evidence.

3.K.9. Responding to Text

3.K.9.1 (I/L) With assistance, make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.K.1. Text Features

4.K.1.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and identify the purpose of and gain information from

4.K.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.K.1.1.b. Graphs

4.K.1.1.c. Charts

4.K.1.1.d. Titles

4.K.2. Language

4.K.2.1 (I/L) With assistance, identify dialect.

4.K.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify words and phrases that reveal tone.

4.K.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.K.3.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and identify the topic.

4.K.3.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and describe the sequential order.

4.K.4. Cultures and Times

4.K.4.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to, read, and discuss text from different

4.K.4.1.a. Cultures

4.K.4.1.b. Time periods

4.K.5. Responding to Text

4.K.5.1 (I/L) With assistance, make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.K.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and use information to answer specific questions.

4.K.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.K.6.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and make predictions based on evidence.

4.K.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and make inferences based on evidence.

4.K.6.3 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.K.7. Directions

4.K.7.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and follow pictorial and written directions to complete tasks.

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.K.1. Prewriting

5.K.1.1 (I/L) With assistance, use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.K.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.K.1.3 (I/L) With assistance, explore a topic to plan written work.

5.K.2. Drafting

5.K.2.1 (I/L) With assistance, draw or communicate ideas in written form.

5.K.3. Revising

5.K.3.1 (I/L) With assistance, revise drafts for

5.K.3.1.a. Ideas

5.K.3.1.b. Voice

5.K.3.1.c. Audience

5.K.4. Editing for Mechanics

5.K.4.1 (I/L) Edit to ensure correct spelling of first and last names.

5.K.4.2 (I/L) Edit capitalization for first and last names.

5.K.5. Editing for Usage of Words

5.K.5.1 (I/L) With assistance, edit for correct use of nouns.

5.K.6. Editing for Sentence Structure

5.K.6.1 (I/L) With assistance, edit sentence structure for complete sentences.

5.K.7. Publishing

5.K.7.1 (I/L) Create a final draft through writing, drawing, or dictation.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.K.1. Expository

6.K.1.1 (I/L) With assistance, draw or write to communicate.

6.K.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.K.2.1 (I/L) Draw or write about familiar experiences and/or events.

6.K.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, write sentences about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.K.3. Poetry

6.K.3.1 (I/L) Listen to and discuss poetry.

6.K.4. Responses to Literature

6.K.4.1 (I/L) With assistance, draw and/or write responses to text.

6.K.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.K.5.1 (I/L) With assistance, draw and/or write responses to expository text.

6.K.6. Persuasive

6.K.6.1 (I/L) With assistance, draw or communicate an opinion.

6.K.7. Personal & Professional Communication

6.K.7.1 (I/L) With assistance, draw and/or write personal messages.

6.K.9. Research

6.K.9.1 (I/L) With assistance, discuss, write, and/or draw to

6.K.9.1.a. Formulate a question

6.K.9.1.b. Record information

6.K.9.1.c. Answer a research question

6.K.9.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify

6.K.9.2.a. Title

6.K.9.2.b. Author

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.K.1. Message

7.K.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.K.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.K.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.K.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.K.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify

7.K.1.2.a. Main idea

7.K.1.2.b. Purpose

7.K.1.2.c. Messages

7.K.2. Content and Delivery

7.K.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and respond to oral communication.

7.K.3. Vocabulary Development

7.K.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.K.4. Language

7.K.4.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify dialect.

7.K.4.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.K.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.K.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to a speaker.

7.K.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.K.1. Giving Directions

8.K.1.1 (I/L) With assistance, give directions to complete tasks.

8.K.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, ask questions to clarify directions.

8.K.2. Language

8.K.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe

8.K.2.1.a. Feelings

8.K.2.1.b. Experiences

8.K.2.1.c. Observations

8.K.2.1.d. Ideas

8.K.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.K.3. Presentations

8.K.3.1 (I/L) Speak clearly with prosody.

8.K.3.2 (I/L) Communicate personal experiences and retell stories.

8.K.3.3 (I/L) Communicate a statement that expresses an opinion.

8.K.4. Group Discussions

8.K.4.1 (I/L) Participate in group discussions following the turn-taking process.

8.K.4.2 (I/L) Participate in group discussions by asking and answering relevant questions.

8.K.5. Phonology

8.K.5.1 (I/L) Demonstrate phonological awareness of spoken words through

8.K.5.1.a. Rhyming

8.K.5.1.b. Concept of word

8.K.5.1.c. Syllable awareness

8.K.5.1.d. Onset and rime awareness

8.K.5.2 (I/L) Demonstrate phonemic awareness of spoken words through

8.K.5.2.a. Matching

8.K.5.2.b. Isolating

8.K.5.2.c. Blending

8.K.5.2.d. Segmenting

8.K.5.2.e. Deleting

8.K.5.2.f. Substituting

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.1.1. Phonological Awareness

1.1.1.1 (I/L) Demonstrate phonological awareness of spoken words through

1.1.1.1.a. Rhyming

1.1.1.1.b. Concept of word

1.1.1.1.c. Syllable awareness

1.1.1.1.d. Onset and rime awareness

1.1.2. Phonemic Awareness

1.1.2.1 (I/L) Demonstrate phonemic awareness of spoken words through

1.1.2.1.a. Matching

1.1.2.1.b. Isolating

1.1.2.1.c. Blending

1.1.2.1.d. Segmenting

1.1.2.1.e. Deleting

1.1.2.1.f. Substituting

1.1.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.1.3.1 (I/L) With assistance, decode words in text through

1.1.3.1.a. Short/long vowels

1.1.3.1.b. Digraphs

1.1.3.1.c. Blends

1.1.3.1.d. Diphthongs

1.1.3.1.e. Word families

1.1.3.1.f. Spelling patterns

1.1.3.2 (I/L) Decode words using letter/sound relationships.

1.1.3.3 (I/L) With assistance, decode words through structural analysis using

1.1.3.3.a. Base words

1.1.3.3.b. Suffixes

1.1.3.3.c. Prefixes

1.1.3.3.d. Syllables

1.1.3.3.e. Compound words

1.1.4. Vocabulary Development

1.1.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend vocabulary using

1.1.4.1.a. Suffixes

1.1.4.1.b. Synonyms

1.1.4.1.c. Antonyms

1.1.4.2 (I/L) With assistance, comprehend vocabulary using

1.1.4.2.a. Homographs

1.1.4.2.b. Homophones

1.1.4.2.c. Abbreviations

1.1.4.2.d. Context clues

1.1.4.3 (I/L) Sequence the letters of the alphabet to understand alphabetic order.

1.1.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, apply alphabetic order to locate words using the first letter of each word.

1.1.4.5 (I/L) With assistance, use resources to find and/or confirm meaning of unknown words encountered in text.

1.1.4.6 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.1.4.6.a. Pictures

1.1.4.6.b. Symbols

1.1.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.1.5.1 (I/L) Identify high frequency words to build fluency and comprehension.

1.1.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify content-specific vocabulary in text.

1.1.5.3 (I/L) With assistance, read aloud with a focus on

1.1.5.3.a. Prosody

1.1.5.3.b. Accuracy

1.1.5.3.c. Automaticity

1.1.5.3.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.1.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.1.1.1 (I/L) Demonstrate concept of print.

2.1.1.2 (I/L) Demonstrate concept of word.

2.1.1.3 (I/L) Demonstrate voice-to-print match.

2.1.1.4 (I/L) Identify author and illustrator.

2.1.2. During Reading Strategies

2.1.2.1 (I/L) With assistance, use during reading strategies based on text and purpose to

2.1.2.1.a. Make predictions

2.1.2.1.b. Identify key vocabulary

2.1.2.1.c. Make inferences

2.1.3. After Reading Strategies

2.1.3.1 (I/L) With assistance, use after reading strategies based on text and purpose to

2.1.3.1.a. Orally recall details

2.1.3.1.b. Orally restate main ideas

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.1.1. Setting and Plot

3.1.1.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify

3.1.1.1.a. Setting

3.1.1.1.b. Sequence of events

3.1.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.1.2. Characterization

3.1.2.1 (I/L) With assistance, identify and describe physical traits.

3.1.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify and describe personality traits.

3.1.2.3 (I/L) With assistance, make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.1.3. Theme

3.1.3.1 (I/L) Identify the main idea.

3.1.3.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify theme.

3.1.4. Point of View

3.1.4.1 (I/L) With assistance, identify first-person point of view.

3.1.5. Language

3.1.5.1 (I/L) With assistance, identify examples of

3.1.5.1.a. Imagery

3.1.5.1.b. Sensory words

3.1.5.1.c. Similes

3.1.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme.

3.1.5.3 (I/L) With assistance, identify dialect.

3.1.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.1.6.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and identify words, and phrases that reveal tone.

3.1.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.1.7.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to, read and discuss text from different

3.1.7.1.a. Cultures

3.1.7.1.b. Time periods

3.1.8. Predictions

3.1.8.1 (I/L) Make predictions based on evidence.

3.1.9. Responding to Text

3.1.9.1 (I/L) With assistance, make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.1.9.2 (I/L) With assistance, use information to answer specific questions.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.1.1. Text Features

4.1.1.1 (I/L) With assistance, identify the purpose of and gain information from

4.1.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.1.1.1.b. Graphs

4.1.1.1.c. Charts

4.1.1.1.d. Titles

4.1.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.1.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.1.1.1.g. Headings

4.1.1.1.h. Table of contents

4.1.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify and explain the use of

4.1.1.2.a. Bold-faced words

4.1.1.2.b. Underlined words

4.1.1.2.c. Highlighted words

4.1.1.2.d. Italicized words

4.1.2. Language

4.1.2.1 (I/L) With assistance, identify dialect.

4.1.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify words and phrases that reveal tone.

4.1.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.1.3.1 (I/L) Identify the topic.

4.1.3.2 (I/L) Describe the sequential order.

4.1.3.3 (I/L) With assistance, describe the chronological order.

4.1.3.4 (I/L) With assistance, identify cause and effect.

4.1.3.5 (I/L) With assistance, identify a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships.

4.1.3.6 (I/L) With assistance, identify problems and solutions.

4.1.3.7 (I/L) With assistance, identify a main idea.

4.1.4. Cultures and Times

4.1.4.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to, read, and discuss text from different

4.1.4.1.a. Cultures

4.1.4.1.b. Time periods

4.1.5. Responding to Text

4.1.5.1 (I/L) With assistance, make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.1.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, use information to answer specific questions.

4.1.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.1.6.1 (I/L) With assistance, make predictions based on evidence.

4.1.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, make inferences based on evidence.

4.1.6.3 (I/L) With assistance, draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.1.6.4 (I/L) With assistance, identify facts.

4.1.6.5 (I/L) With assistance, identify opinions.

4.1.7. Directions

4.1.7.1 (I/L) With assistance, follow pictorial and written directions to complete tasks.

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.1.1. Prewriting

5.1.1.1 (I/L) With assistance, use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.1.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.1.1.3 (I/L) With assistance, explore a topic to plan written work.

5.1.2. Drafting

5.1.2.1 (I/L) Draw or communicate ideas in written form.

5.1.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, draft sentences about a single topic that address

5.1.2.2.a. Audience

5.1.2.2.b. Purpose

5.1.2.2.c. Supporting details

5.1.3. Revising

5.1.3.1 (I/L) With assistance, revise drafts for

5.1.3.1.a. Organization

5.1.3.1.b. Focused ideas

5.1.3.1.c. Voice

5.1.3.1.d. Audience

5.1.3.1.e. Purpose

5.1.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.1.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.1.4.1 (I/L) With assistance, edit sentences to ensure correct spelling of

5.1.4.1.a. High frequency words

5.1.4.1.b. Content words

5.1.4.1.c. Patterned words

5.1.4.2 (I/L) Edit capitalization for

5.1.4.2.a. First and last names

5.1.4.2.b. Beginnings of sentences

5.1.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, edit capitalization for

5.1.4.3.a. Months

5.1.4.3.b. Days of the week

5.1.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, edit punctuation for

5.1.4.4.a. End punctuation

5.1.4.4.b. Commas

5.1.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.1.5.1 (I/L) With assistance, edit for correct use of

5.1.5.1.a. Nouns

5.1.5.1.b. Verbs

5.1.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.1.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.1.6.1 (I/L) Edit sentence structure for complete sentences.

5.1.7. Publishing

5.1.7.1 (I/L) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.1.1. Expository

6.1.1.1 (I/L) Draw or write to communicate.

6.1.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, write sentences using a topic sentence

6.1.1.2.a. Generated by the teacher

6.1.1.2.b. Generated by the student

6.1.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.1.2.1 (I/L) Draw or write about familiar experiences and/or events.

6.1.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, write sentences about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.1.3. Poetry

6.1.3.1 (I/L) Listen to and discuss poetry.

6.1.3.2 (I/L) With assistance, write poetry.

6.1.4. Responses to Literature

6.1.4.1 (I/L) Write responses to literary text.

6.1.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.1.5.1 (I/L) Write responses to expository text.

6.1.6. Persuasive

6.1.6.1 (I/L) Draw or communicate an opinion.

6.1.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, write an opinion statement.

6.1.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.1.7.1 (I/L) With assistance, write friendly letters following an established format.

6.1.9. Research

6.1.9.1 (I/L) With assistance, write sentences to

6.1.9.1.a. Formulate a question

6.1.9.1.b. Record information

6.1.9.1.c. Answer a research question

6.1.9.2 (I/L) Identify

6.1.9.2.a. Title

6.1.9.2.b. Author

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.1.1. Message

7.1.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.1.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.1.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.1.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.1.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify

7.1.1.2.a. Main idea

7.1.1.2.b. Purpose

7.1.1.2.c. Messages

7.1.1.3 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and retell ideas.

7.1.2. Content and Delivery

7.1.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and respond to oral communication.

7.1.3. Vocabulary Development

7.1.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.1.4. Language

7.1.4.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify dialect.

7.1.4.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.1.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.1.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to a speaker.

7.1.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.1.1. Giving Directions

8.1.1.1 (I/L) With assistance, give directions to complete tasks.

8.1.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, ask questions to clarify directions.

8.1.2. Language

8.1.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe

8.1.2.1.a. Feelings

8.1.2.1.b. Experiences

8.1.2.1.c. Observations

8.1.2.1.d. Ideas

8.1.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.1.3. Presentations

8.1.3.1 (I/L) Speak clearly with prosody.

8.1.3.2 (I/L) Communicate information in small and large groups.

8.1.3.3 (I/L) With assistance, communicate information that maintains a clear focus.

8.1.3.4 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.1.4. Group Discussions

8.1.4.1 (I/L) Participate in group discussions following the turn-taking process.

8.1.4.2 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to clarify and gather information.

8.1.5. Phonology

8.1.5.1 (I/L) Demonstrate phonological awareness of spoken words through

8.1.5.1.a. Rhyming

8.1.5.1.b. Concept of word

8.1.5.1.c. Syllable awareness

8.1.5.1.d. Onset and rime awareness

8.1.5.2 (I/L) Demonstrate phonemic awareness of spoken words through

8.1.5.2.a. Matching

8.1.5.2.b. Isolating

8.1.5.2.c. Blending

8.1.5.2.d. Segmenting

8.1.5.2.e. Deleting

8.1.5.2.f. Substituting

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.2.2. Phonemic Awareness

1.2.2.1 (I/L) Demonstrate phonemic awareness of spoken words through

1.2.2.1.a. Matching

1.2.2.1.b. Isolating

1.2.2.1.c. Blending

1.2.2.1.d. Segmenting

1.2.2.1.e. Deleting

1.2.2.1.f. Substituting

1.2.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.2.3.1 (I/L) Decode words in text through

1.2.3.1.a. Letter-sound relationships

1.2.3.1.b. Short/long vowels

1.2.3.1.c. Digraphs

1.2.3.1.d. Blends

1.2.3.1.e. Diphthongs

1.2.3.1.f. Word families

1.2.3.1.g. Spelling patterns

1.2.3.2 (I/L) With assistance, decode words through structural analysis using

1.2.3.2.a. Base words

1.2.3.2.b. Suffixes

1.2.3.2.c. Prefixes

1.2.3.2.d. Syllables

1.2.3.2.e. Compound words

1.2.4. Vocabulary Development

1.2.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend vocabulary using

1.2.4.1.a. Homographs

1.2.4.1.b. Homophones

1.2.4.1.c. Abbreviations

1.2.4.1.d. Synonyms

1.2.4.1.e. Antonyms

1.2.4.2 (I/L) With assistance, comprehend vocabulary using

1.2.4.2.a. Context clues

1.2.4.2.b. Structural analysis

1.2.4.2.c. Syntax

1.2.4.2.d. Parts of speech

1.2.4.3 (I/L) Apply alphabetic order to locate words using the first letter of each word.

1.2.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, use resources to find and/or confirm meaning of unknown words encountered in text.

1.2.4.5 (I/L) With assistance, identify connotative and denotative meaning in text.

1.2.4.6 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.2.4.6.a. Pictures

1.2.4.6.b. Symbols

1.2.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.2.5.1 (I/L) Apply knowledge of high frequency words in text to build fluency and comprehension.

1.2.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify content-specific vocabulary in text.

1.2.5.3 (I/L) With assistance, read aloud with a focus on

1.2.5.3.a. Prosody

1.2.5.3.b. Accuracy

1.2.5.3.c. Automaticity

1.2.5.3.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.2.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.2.1.1 (I/L) With assistance, use before reading strategies based on text and purpose to

2.2.1.1.a. Preview text

2.2.1.1.b. Access prior knowledge

2.2.1.1.c. Build background knowledge

2.2.1.1.d. Set purpose for reading

2.2.1.1.e. Make predictions

2.2.1.1.f. Determine reading rate

2.2.1.1.g. Determine text type

2.2.2. During Reading Strategies

2.2.2.1 (I/L) With assistance, use during reading strategies based on text and purpose to

2.2.2.1.a. Use self-correcting strategies

2.2.2.1.b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions

2.2.2.1.c. Understand and use key vocabulary

2.2.2.1.d. Identify main idea and supporting details

2.2.2.1.e. Make inferences

2.2.2.1.f. Adjust reading rate

2.2.2.1.g. Apply knowledge of text type

2.2.3. After Reading Strategies

2.2.3.1 (I/L) With assistance, use after reading strategies based on text and purpose to

2.2.3.1.a. Recall details

2.2.3.1.b. Restate main ideas

2.2.3.1.c. Organize information

2.2.3.1.d. Record information

2.2.3.1.e. Synthesize text

2.2.3.1.f. Evaluate text

2.2.3.1.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of reading strategies

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.2.1. Setting and Plot

3.2.1.1 (I/L) Identify

3.2.1.1.a. Setting

3.2.1.1.b. Sequence of events

3.2.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify conflict.

3.2.1.3 (I/L) With assistance, identify resolution.

3.2.1.4 (I/L) With assistance, identify how one event may cause another event.

3.2.1.5 (I/L) With assistance, make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.2.2. Characterization

3.2.2.1 (I/L) Describe physical and personality traits.

3.2.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify a lesson learned based on a character's actions.

3.2.2.3 (I/L) With assistance, make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.2.3. Theme

3.2.3.1 (I/L) Explain the main idea.

3.2.3.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify theme.

3.2.4. Point of View

3.2.4.1 (I/L) With assistance, identify first-person point of view.

3.2.5. Language

3.2.5.1 (I/L) Identify examples of

3.2.5.1.a. Imagery

3.2.5.1.b. Sensory words

3.2.5.1.c. Similes

3.2.5.2 (I/L) Identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme on text.

3.2.5.3 (I/L) With assistance, identify

3.2.5.3.a. Dialect

3.2.5.3.b. Slang

3.2.5.4 (I/L) With assistance, identify personification.

3.2.5.5 (I/L) With assistance, identify examples of alliteration.

3.2.5.6 (I/L) With assistance, identify idioms.

3.2.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.2.6.1 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and identify words, and phrases that reveal tone.

3.2.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.2.7.1 (I/L) Read and discuss text from different

3.2.7.1.a. Cultures

3.2.7.1.b. Time periods

3.2.7.2 (I/L) With assistance, compare text from different

3.2.7.2.a. Cultures

3.2.7.2.b. Time periods

3.2.8. Predictions

3.2.8.1 (I/L) Make predictions based on evidence.

3.2.9. Responding to Text

3.2.9.1 (I/L) With assistance, make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.2.9.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.2.1. Text Features

4.2.1.1 (I/L) Identify the purpose of and gain information from

4.2.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.2.1.1.b. Graphs

4.2.1.1.c. Charts

4.2.1.1.d. Titles

4.2.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.2.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.2.1.1.g. Headings

4.2.1.1.h. Table of contents

4.2.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, gain information from

4.2.1.2.a. Glossaries

4.2.1.2.b. Indices

4.2.1.2.c. Maps

4.2.1.3 (I/L) With assistance, identify and explain the use of

4.2.1.3.a. Bold-faced words

4.2.1.3.b. Underlined words

4.2.1.3.c. Highlighted words

4.2.1.3.d. Italicized words

4.2.1.3.e. Abbreviations

4.2.1.3.f. Acronyms

4.2.2. Language

4.2.2.1 (I/L) With assistance, identify

4.2.2.1.a. Dialect

4.2.2.1.b. Slang

4.2.2.1.c. Alliteration

4.2.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify metaphors.

4.2.2.3 (I/L) With assistance, identify words and phrases that reveal tone.

4.2.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.2.3.1 (I/L) Explain the topic.

4.2.3.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify theme.

4.2.3.3 (I/L) Describe the sequential order.

4.2.3.4 (I/L) Describe the chronological order.

4.2.3.5 (I/L) Identify cause and effect.

4.2.3.6 (I/L) With assistance, identify a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships.

4.2.3.7 (I/L) With assistance, identify problems and solutions.

4.2.3.8 (I/L) With assistance, identify a main idea based on evidence.

4.2.4. Cultures and Times

4.2.4.1 (I/L) Read and discuss text from different

4.2.4.1.a. Cultures

4.2.4.1.b. Time periods

4.2.4.2 (I/L) With assistance, compare text from different

4.2.4.2.a. Cultures

4.2.4.2.b. Time periods

4.2.5. Responding to Text

4.2.5.1 (I/L) With assistance, make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.2.5.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

4.2.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.2.6.1 (I/L) Make predictions based on evidence.

4.2.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, make inferences based on evidence.

4.2.6.3 (I/L) With assistance, draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.2.6.4 (I/L) Identify fact and opinion.

4.2.7. Directions

4.2.7.1 (I/L) Read and follow directions to complete tasks.

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.2.1. Prewriting

5.2.1.1 (I/L) Use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.2.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.2.1.3 (I/L) With assistance, explore a topic to plan written work.

5.2.2. Drafting

5.2.2.1 (I/L) Draft sentences about a single topic that address

5.2.2.1.a. Audience

5.2.2.1.b. Purpose

5.2.2.1.c. Supporting details

5.2.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, draft paragraphs about a single topic that address

5.2.2.2.a. Audience

5.2.2.2.b. Purpose

5.2.2.2.c. Supporting details

5.2.3. Revising

5.2.3.1 (I/L) With assistance, revise drafts for

5.2.3.1.a. Organization

5.2.3.1.b. Focused ideas

5.2.3.1.c. Voice

5.2.3.1.d. Audience

5.2.3.1.e. Purpose

5.2.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.2.3.1.g. Word choice

5.2.3.1.h. Sentence fluency

5.2.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.2.4.1 (I/L) Edit sentences to ensure correct spelling of

5.2.4.1.a. High frequency words

5.2.4.1.b. Content words

5.2.4.1.c. Patterned words

5.2.4.2 (I/L) Edit capitalization for

5.2.4.2.a. First and last names

5.2.4.2.b. Beginnings of sentences

5.2.4.2.c. Months

5.2.4.2.d. Days of the week

5.2.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, edit capitalization for

5.2.4.3.a. Proper nouns

5.2.4.3.b. Initials

5.2.4.3.c. Titles

5.2.4.4 (I/L) Edit punctuation for

5.2.4.4.a. End punctuation

5.2.4.4.b. Commas

5.2.4.5 (I/L) With assistance, edit punctuation for apostrophes.

5.2.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.2.5.1 (I/L) With assistance, edit for correct use of

5.2.5.1.a. Nouns

5.2.5.1.b. Verbs

5.2.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.2.5.1.d. Adjectives

5.2.5.1.e. Subject/verb agreement

5.2.5.1.f. Verb tenses

5.2.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.2.6.1 (I/L) Edit sentence structure for complete sentences.

5.2.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, edit sentences for combining sentences.

5.2.7. Publishing

5.2.7.1 (I/L) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.2.1. Expository

6.2.1.1 (I/L) Write sentences using a topic sentence

6.2.1.1.a. Generated by the teacher

6.2.1.1.b. Generated by the student

6.2.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, write paragraphs which include

6.2.1.2.a. A topic sentence

6.2.1.2.b. Supporting details

6.2.1.2.c. A concluding statement

6.2.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.2.2.1 (I/L) Write sentences about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.2.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, write paragraphs about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.2.2.2.a. Logical sequence

6.2.2.2.b. Character

6.2.2.2.c. Setting.

6.2.3. Poetry

6.2.3.1 (I/L) Write poetry.

6.2.4. Responses to Literature

6.2.4.1 (I/L) Write responses to literary text.

6.2.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.2.5.1 (I/L) Write responses to expository text.

6.2.6. Persuasive

6.2.6.1 (I/L) Write an opinion statement.

6.2.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, write persuasive paragraphs that include supporting evidence.

6.2.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.2.7.1 (I/L) Write friendly letters following an established format.

6.2.8. Directions

6.2.8.1 (I/L) With assistance, write directions to complete tasks.

6.2.9. Research

6.2.9.1 (I/L) Write sentences that

6.2.9.1.a. Formulate a question

6.2.9.1.b. Record information

6.2.9.1.c. Answer a research question

6.2.9.2 (I/L) Identify

6.2.9.2.a. Title

6.2.9.2.b. Author

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.2.1. Message

7.2.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.2.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.2.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.2.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.2.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify

7.2.1.2.a. Main idea

7.2.1.2.b. Purpose

7.2.1.2.c. Messages

7.2.1.2.d. Mood

7.2.1.2.e. Tone

7.2.1.3 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and retell ideas with supporting details.

7.2.1.4 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and summarize ideas and supporting details.

7.2.2. Content and Delivery

7.2.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and respond to oral communication.

7.2.3. Vocabulary Development

7.2.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.2.4. Language

7.2.4.1 (I/L) Listen for and identify dialect.

7.2.4.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.2.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify social and academic language.

7.2.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.2.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to a speaker.

7.2.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.2.1. Giving Directions

8.2.1.1 (I/L) Give directions to complete tasks.

8.2.1.2 (I/L) Ask questions to clarify directions.

8.2.2. Language

8.2.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe

8.2.2.1.a. Feelings

8.2.2.1.b. Experiences

8.2.2.1.c. Observations

8.2.2.1.d. Ideas

8.2.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.2.3. Presentations

8.2.3.1 (I/L) Speak clearly with prosody.

8.2.3.2 (I/L) With assistance, use public speaking techniques to deliver presentations with appropriate

8.2.3.2.a. Volume

8.2.3.2.b. Eye contact

8.2.3.2.c. Enunciation

8.2.3.2.d. Posture

8.2.3.2.e. Expressions

8.2.3.2.f. Audience

8.2.3.2.g. Purpose

8.2.3.3 (I/L) Communicate information by maintaining a clear focus.

8.2.3.4 (I/L) With assistance, communicate information in a logical sequence.

8.2.3.5 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.2.4. Group Discussions

8.2.4.1 (I/L) Participate in group discussions following the turn-taking process.

8.2.4.2 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to clarify and gather information.

8.2.5. Phonology

8.2.5.1 (I/L) Demonstrate phonemic awareness of spoken words through

8.2.5.1.a. Matching

8.2.5.1.b. Isolating

8.2.5.1.c. Blending

8.2.5.1.d. Segmenting

8.2.5.1.e. Deleting

8.2.5.1.f. Substituting

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.3.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.3.3.1 (I/S) Decode words in text using phonics and structural analysis through

1.3.3.1.a. Short/long vowels

1.3.3.1.b. Digraphs

1.3.3.1.c. Diphthongs

1.3.3.1.d. Base words

1.3.3.1.e. Suffixes

1.3.3.1.f. Prefixes

1.3.3.1.g. Compound words

1.3.3.2 (I/L) Decode words in text using phonics and structural analysis through

1.3.3.2.a. Blends

1.3.3.2.b. Word families

1.3.3.2.c. Spelling patterns

1.3.3.2.d. Syllables

1.3.4. Vocabulary Development

1.3.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.3.4.1.a. Syntax

1.3.4.1.b. Parts of speech

1.3.4.1.c. Homographs

1.3.4.2 (I/S) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.3.4.2.a. Homophones

1.3.4.2.b. Synonyms

1.3.4.2.c. Antonyms

1.3.4.2.d. Context clues

1.3.4.2.e. Structural analysis

1.3.4.3 (I/L) Apply alphabetic order to locate words using the first and second letters of each word.

1.3.4.4 (I/L) Use resources to find and/or confirm meaning of unknown words encountered in text.

1.3.4.5 (I/L) With assistance, identify connotative and denotative meaning in text.

1.3.4.6 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.3.4.6.a. Pictures

1.3.4.6.b. Symbols

1.3.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.3.5.1 (I/L) Apply knowledge of high frequency words in text to build fluency and comprehension.

1.3.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify content-specific vocabulary in text.

1.3.5.3 (I/L) Read aloud with a focus on

1.3.5.3.a. Prosody

1.3.5.3.b. Accuracy

1.3.5.3.c. Automaticity

1.3.5.3.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.3.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.3.1.1 (I/L) Use before reading strategies based on text and purpose to

2.3.1.1.a. Preview text

2.3.1.1.b. Access prior knowledge

2.3.1.1.c. Build background knowledge

2.3.1.1.d. Set purpose for reading

2.3.1.1.e. Make predictions.

2.3.1.1.f. Determine reading rate

2.3.1.1.g. Determine text type

2.3.2. During Reading Strategies

2.3.2.1 (I/L) Use during reading strategies based on text and purpose to

2.3.2.1.a. Use self-correcting strategies

2.3.2.1.b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions

2.3.2.1.c. Understand and use key vocabulary

2.3.2.1.d. Identify main idea and supporting details

2.3.2.1.e. Make inferences

2.3.2.1.f. Adjust reading rate

2.3.2.1.g. Apply knowledge of text type

2.3.3. After Reading Strategies

2.3.3.1 (I/L) With assistance, select after reading strategies based on text and purpose to

2.3.3.1.a. Recall details

2.3.3.1.b. Restate main ideas

2.3.3.1.c. Organize information

2.3.3.1.d. Record information

2.3.3.1.e. Synthesize text

2.3.3.1.f. Evaluate text

2.3.3.1.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of reading strategies

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.3.1. Setting and Plot

3.3.1.1 (I/S) Describe

3.3.1.1.a. Setting

3.3.1.1.b. Sequence of events

3.3.1.1.c. Conflict

3.3.1.1.d. Resolution

3.3.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify

3.3.1.2.a. Climax

3.3.1.2.b. Turning point

3.3.1.3 (I/S) Identify how one event may cause another event.

3.3.1.4 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.3.2. Characterization

3.3.2.1 (I/S) Describe physical and personality traits.

3.3.2.2 (I/S) Describe the motivation for a character's actions.

3.3.2.3 (I/L) With assistance, identify the protagonist and antagonist.

3.3.2.4 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.3.3. Theme

3.3.3.1 (I/S) Explain the main idea supported by evidence.

3.3.3.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify theme.

3.3.3.3 (I/S) Identify a lesson learned based on events and/or a character's actions.

3.3.4. Point of View

3.3.4.1 (I/L) Identify first-person point of view.

3.3.4.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify third-person limited point of view.

3.3.5. Language

3.3.5.1 (I/L) Identify examples of

3.3.5.1.a. Imagery

3.3.5.1.b. Similes

3.3.5.1.c. Personification

3.3.5.2 (I/L) Identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme on text.

3.3.5.3 (I/L) Identify

3.3.5.3.a. Idioms

3.3.5.3.b. Alliteration

3.3.5.3.c. Sensory words

3.3.5.3.d. Dialect

3.3.5.3.e. Slang

3.3.5.4 (I/L) With assistance, identify

3.3.5.4.a. Metaphors

3.3.5.4.b. Hyperbole

3.3.5.5 (I/L) With assistance, identify the use of formal and informal language.

3.3.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.3.6.1 (I/L) Identify words and phrases that reveal tone.

3.3.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.3.7.1 (I/L) Compare text from different

3.3.7.1.a. Cultures

3.3.7.1.b. Time periods

3.3.8. Predictions

3.3.8.1 (I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

3.3.9. Responding to Text

3.3.9.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.3.9.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

3.3.9.3 (I/L) With assistance, summarize information.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.3.1. Text Features

4.3.1.1 (I/S) Identify the purpose of and gain information from

4.3.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.3.1.1.b. Graphs

4.3.1.1.c. Charts

4.3.1.1.d. Titles

4.3.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.3.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.3.1.1.g. Headings

4.3.1.1.h. Maps

4.3.1.2 (I/L) Identify the purpose of and gain information from

4.3.1.2.a. Table of contents

4.3.1.2.b. Glossaries

4.3.1.2.c. Indices

4.3.1.3 (I/S) Identify and explain the use of

4.3.1.3.a. Bold-faced words

4.3.1.3.b. Underlined words

4.3.1.3.c. Highlighted words

4.3.1.3.d. Italicized words

4.3.1.4 (I/L) Identify and explain the use of

4.3.1.4.a. Abbreviations

4.3.1.4.b. Acronyms

4.3.2. Language

4.3.2.1 (I/L) Identify

4.3.2.1.a. Dialect

4.3.2.1.b. Slang

4.3.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify

4.3.2.2.a. Alliteration

4.3.2.2.b. Informal and formal language

4.3.2.3 (I/L) Identify metaphors.

4.3.2.4 (I/L) With assistance, identify

4.3.2.4.a. Idioms

4.3.2.4.b. Similes

4.3.2.4.c. Personification

4.3.2.5 (I/L) Identify words and phrases that reveal tone.

4.3.2.6 (I/L) Identify persuasive and propaganda techniques.

4.3.2.7 (I/L) With assistance, identify how language creates

4.3.2.7.a. Persuasion

4.3.2.7.b. Propaganda

4.3.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.3.3.1 (I/L) Explain the topic supported by evidence.

4.3.3.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify theme.

4.3.3.3 (I/L) With assistance, distinguish theme from topic.

4.3.3.4 (I/S) Describe sequential and/or chronological order.

4.3.3.5 (I/S) Identify a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships.

4.3.3.6 (I/S) Identify a problem and its solution.

4.3.3.7 (I/S) Identify a main idea based on evidence.

4.3.3.8 (I/L) With assistance, trace the development of an author's argument, viewpoint, or perspective.

4.3.4. Cultures and Times

4.3.4.1 (I/L) Compare text from different

4.3.4.1.a. Cultures

4.3.4.1.b. Time periods

4.3.5. Responding to Text

4.3.5.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.3.5.2 (I/S) Use information to answer specific questions.

4.3.5.3 (I/L) With assistance, develop hypotheses based on information.

4.3.5.4 (I/L) With assistance, summarize information.

4.3.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.3.6.1 (I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

4.3.6.2 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.3.6.3 (I/S) Distinguish between fact and opinion.

4.3.7. Directions

4.3.7.1 (I/L) Read and follow directions to complete tasks.

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.3.1. Prewriting

5.3.1.1 (I/L) Use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.3.1.2 (I/L) Choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.3.1.3 (I/L) Explore a topic to plan written work.

5.3.2. Drafting

5.3.2.1 (I/L) Draft paragraphs about a single topic that address

5.3.2.1.a. Audience

5.3.2.1.b. Purpose

5.3.2.1.c. Supporting details

5.3.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, draft multiple paragraph papers about a single topic that address

5.3.2.2.a. Introductions

5.3.2.2.b. Conclusions

5.3.3. Revising

5.3.3.1 (I/L) With assistance, revise drafts for

5.3.3.1.a. Organization

5.3.3.1.b. Focused ideas

5.3.3.1.c. Voice

5.3.3.1.d. Audience

5.3.3.1.e. Purpose

5.3.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.3.3.1.g. Word choice

5.3.3.1.h. Sentence fluency

5.3.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.3.4.1 (I/L) Edit paragraphs to ensure correct spelling of

5.3.4.1.a. High frequency words

5.3.4.1.b. Content words

5.3.4.1.c. Patterned words

5.3.4.2 (I/L) Edit capitalization for

5.3.4.2.a. Beginnings of sentences

5.3.4.2.b. Months

5.3.4.2.c. Days of the week

5.3.4.2.d. Proper nouns

5.3.4.2.e. Initials

5.3.4.2.f. Titles

5.3.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, edit capitalization for abbreviations.

5.3.4.4 (I/L) Edit punctuation for

5.3.4.4.a. End punctuation

5.3.4.4.b. Commas

5.3.4.4.c. Apostrophes

5.3.4.5 (I/L) With assistance, edit punctuation for quotation marks.

5.3.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.3.5.1 (I/L) Edit for correct use of

5.3.5.1.a. Nouns

5.3.5.1.b. Verbs

5.3.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.3.5.1.d. Adjectives

5.3.5.1.e. Subject/verb agreement

5.3.5.1.f. Verb tenses

5.3.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, edit for correct use of adverbs.

5.3.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.3.6.1 (I/L) Edit sentences for

5.3.6.1.a. Complete sentences

5.3.6.1.b. Combining sentences

5.3.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, edit sentences for

5.3.6.2.a. Compound sentences

5.3.6.2.b. Complex sentences

5.3.7. Publishing

5.3.7.1 (I/L) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.3.1. Expository

6.3.1.1 (I/L) Write paragraphs which include

6.3.1.1.a. A topic sentence

6.3.1.1.b. Supporting details

6.3.1.1.c. A concluding statement

6.3.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, write multiple-paragraph papers which include

6.3.1.2.a. Beginning, middle, and end

6.3.1.2.b. A thesis statement

6.3.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.3.2.1 (I/L) Write paragraphs about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.3.2.1.a. Logical sequence

6.3.2.1.b. Character

6.3.2.1.c. Setting

6.3.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, write paragraphs about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.3.2.2.a. Plot

6.3.2.2.b. Dialogue

6.3.3. Poetry

6.3.3.1 (I/L) Write poetry.

6.3.4. Responses to Literature

6.3.4.1 (I/L) Write responses to literary text.

6.3.4.2 (I/L) With assistance, summarize information.

6.3.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, write responses that demonstrate an understanding of setting.

6.3.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.3.5.1 (I/L) Write responses to expository text.

6.3.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, write responses that use specific details from text.

6.3.6. Persuasive

6.3.6.1 (I/L) Write an opinion statement.

6.3.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, write persuasive paragraphs that include supporting evidence.

6.3.6.3 (I/L) With assistance, write persuasive essays and compositions that include supporting evidence.

6.3.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.3.7.1 (I/L) Write friendly letters following an established format.

6.3.8. Directions

6.3.8.1 (I/L) Write directions to complete tasks.

6.3.9. Research

6.3.9.1 (I/L) Write research papers by

6.3.9.1.a. Formulating and recording questions

6.3.9.1.b. Identifying and collecting information

6.3.9.1.c. Recording information from sources

6.3.9.1.d. Organizing collected information

6.3.9.1.e. Documenting sources

6.3.9.2 (I/L) With assistance, summarize information.

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.3.1. Message

7.3.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.3.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.3.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.3.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.3.1.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify

7.3.1.2.a. Main idea

7.3.1.2.b. Purpose

7.3.1.2.c. Messages

7.3.1.2.d. Mood

7.3.1.2.e. Tone

7.3.1.3 (I/L) Listen to and retell ideas with supporting details.

7.3.1.4 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and distinguish fact from opinion.

7.3.1.5 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and summarize ideas and supporting details.

7.3.2. Content and Delivery

7.3.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and respond to oral communication.

7.3.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and evaluate content of oral communications.

7.3.3. Vocabulary Development

7.3.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.3.4. Language

7.3.4.1 (I/L) Listen for and identify dialect.

7.3.4.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.3.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify social and academic language.

7.3.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.3.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to a speaker.

7.3.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

7.3.5.3 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and evaluate constructive feedback.

7.3.5.4 (I/L) With assistance, provide constructive feedback.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.3.1. Giving Directions

8.3.1.1 (I/L) Give directions to complete tasks.

8.3.1.2 (I/L) Ask questions to clarify directions.

8.3.2. Language

8.3.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe

8.3.2.1.a. Feelings

8.3.2.1.b. Experiences

8.3.2.1.c. Observations

8.3.2.1.d. Ideas

8.3.2.2 (I/L) Apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.3.3. Presentations

8.3.3.1 (I/L) Use public speaking techniques to deliver presentations with appropriate

8.3.3.1.a. Prosody

8.3.3.1.b. Volume

8.3.3.1.c. Eye contact

8.3.3.1.d. Enunciation

8.3.3.1.e. Posture

8.3.3.1.f. Expressions

8.3.3.1.g. Audience

8.3.3.1.h. Purpose

8.3.3.2 (I/L) Communicate information by

8.3.3.2.a. Maintaining a clear focus

8.3.3.2.b. Following a logical sequence

8.3.3.3 (I/L) With assistance, communicate information by illustrating information with media aids.

8.3.3.4 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.3.3.5 (I/L) With assistance, defend a position using evidence.

8.3.4. Group Discussions

8.3.4.1 (I/L) Contribute to conversations and discussions about a given topic.

8.3.4.2 (I/L) Respond to conversations and discussions about a given topic.

8.3.4.3 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to clarify information.

8.3.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, take a leadership role in conversations and discussions.

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.4.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.4.3.1 (I/S) Decode words in text using phonics and structural analysis through

1.4.3.1.a. Base words

1.4.3.1.b. Suffixes

1.4.3.1.c. Prefixes

1.4.3.1.d. Compound words

1.4.3.2 (I/L) Decode words in text using phonics and structural analysis through

1.4.3.2.a. Short/long vowels

1.4.3.2.b. Digraphs

1.4.3.2.c. Diphthongs

1.4.3.2.d. Blends

1.4.3.2.e. Word families

1.4.3.2.f. Spelling patterns

1.4.3.2.g. Syllables

1.4.4. Vocabulary Development

1.4.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.4.4.1.a. Syntax

1.4.4.1.b. Parts of speech

1.4.4.1.c. Homographs

1.4.4.2 (I/S) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.4.4.2.a. Homophones

1.4.4.2.b. Synonyms

1.4.4.2.c. Antonyms

1.4.4.2.d. Context clues

1.4.4.2.e. Structural analysis

1.4.4.3 (I/L) Apply alphabetic order to locate words in resources.

1.4.4.4 (I/L) Use resources to find and/or confirm meaning of unknown words encountered in text.

1.4.4.5 (I/L) With assistance, use resources to confirm word origins.

1.4.4.6 (I/L) Identify connotative and denotative meaning in text.

1.4.4.7 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.4.4.7.a. Pictures

1.4.4.7.b. Symbols

1.4.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.4.5.1 (I/L) Apply knowledge of high frequency words in text to build fluency and comprehension.

1.4.5.2 (I/L) Identify content-specific vocabulary in text.

1.4.5.3 (I/L) Read fluently aloud and/or silently with a focus on

1.4.5.3.a. Prosody

1.4.5.3.b. Accuracy

1.4.5.3.c. Automaticity

1.4.5.3.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.4.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.4.1.1 (I/L) Select before reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.4.1.1.a. Preview text

2.4.1.1.b. Access prior knowledge

2.4.1.1.c. Build background knowledge

2.4.1.1.d. Set purpose for reading

2.4.1.1.e. Make predictions

2.4.1.1.f. Determine reading rate

2.4.1.1.g. Determine text type

2.4.2. During Reading Strategies

2.4.2.1 (I/L) Select during reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.4.2.1.a. Use self-correcting strategies

2.4.2.1.b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions

2.4.2.1.c. Understand and use key vocabulary

2.4.2.1.d. Identify main idea and supporting details

2.4.2.1.e. Make inferences

2.4.2.1.f. Adjust reading rate

2.4.2.1.g. Apply knowledge of text type

2.4.3. After Reading Strategies

2.4.3.1 (I/L) Select after reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.4.3.1.a. Recall details

2.4.3.1.b. Restate main ideas

2.4.3.1.c. Organize information

2.4.3.1.d. Record information

2.4.3.1.e. Synthesize text

2.4.3.1.f. Evaluate text

2.4.3.1.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of reading strategies

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.4.1. Setting and Plot

3.4.1.1 (E/I/S) Explain

3.4.1.1.a. Setting

3.4.1.1.b. Sequence of events

3.4.1.1.c. Conflict

3.4.1.1.d. Climax

3.4.1.1.e. Resolution

3.4.1.1.f. Turning point

3.4.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, describe internal and external conflict.

3.4.1.3 (I/L) With assistance, identify and discuss main plot and subplots.

3.4.1.4 (E/I/S) Identify how one event may cause another event.

3.4.1.5 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.4.2. Characterization

3.4.2.1 (E/I/S) Describe physical and personality traits.

3.4.2.2 (I/S) Describe the motivation for a character's actions.

3.4.2.3 (I/L) With assistance, identify the protagonist and antagonist.

3.4.2.4 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.4.3. Theme

3.4.3.1 (I/S) Explain the main idea supported by evidence.

3.4.3.2 (I/S) Identify theme.

3.4.3.3 (I/S) Identify a lesson learned based on events and/or a character's actions.

3.4.4. Point of View

3.4.4.1 (I/L) Identify first-person point of view.

3.4.4.2 (I/L) Identify third-person limited point of view.

3.4.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, identify third-person omniscient point of view.

3.4.5. Language

3.4.5.1 (E/I/S) Explain how the author uses

3.4.5.1.a. Imagery

3.4.5.1.b. Similes

3.4.5.1.c. Personification

3.4.5.1.d. Metaphors

3.4.5.2 (I/L) Identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme on text.

3.4.5.3 (I/L) Explain how the author uses

3.4.5.3.a. Idioms

3.4.5.3.b. Alliteration

3.4.5.3.c. Sensory words

3.4.5.3.d. Hyperbole

3.4.5.3.e. Dialect

3.4.5.3.f. Slang

3.4.5.3.g. Formal language

3.4.5.3.h. Informal language

3.4.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.4.6.1 (I/S) Identify words and phrases that reveal tone.

3.4.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, explain how words and phrases create mood.

3.4.6.3 (I/L) With assistance, identify examples of irony.

3.4.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.4.7.1 (I/L) Compare text from different

3.4.7.1.a. Cultures

3.4.7.1.b. Time periods

3.4.7.2 (I/L) With assistance, explain the influence of historical events.

3.4.7.3 (I/L) With assistance, explain the influence of cultures.

3.4.7.4 (I/L) With assistance, explain the influence of time periods.

3.4.8. Predictions

3.4.8.1 (E/I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

3.4.9. Responding to Text

3.4.9.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.4.9.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

3.4.9.3 (I/L) Summarize information.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.4.1. Text Features

4.4.1.1 (I/S) Identify the purpose of and gain information from

4.4.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.4.1.1.b. Graphs

4.4.1.1.c. Charts

4.4.1.1.d. Titles

4.4.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.4.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.4.1.1.g. Headings

4.4.1.1.h. Maps

4.4.1.2 (I/L) Identify the purpose of and gain information from

4.4.1.2.a. Table of contents

4.4.1.2.b. Glossaries

4.4.1.2.c. Indices

4.4.1.3 (I/S) Identify and explain the use of

4.4.1.3.a. Bold-faced words

4.4.1.3.b. Underlined words

4.4.1.3.c. Highlighted words

4.4.1.3.d. Italicized words

4.4.1.4 (I/L) Identify and explain the use of

4.4.1.4.a. Abbreviations

4.4.1.4.b. Acronyms

4.4.2. Language

4.4.2.1 (I/L) Identify

4.4.2.1.a. Dialect

4.4.2.1.b. Slang

4.4.2.1.c. Alliteration

4.4.2.1.d. Informal and formal language

4.4.2.1.e. Idioms

4.4.2.2 (E/I/S) Explain

4.4.2.2.a. Similes

4.4.2.2.b. Metaphors

4.4.2.2.c. Personification

4.4.2.3 (I/L) With assistance, explain how analogies are used.

4.4.2.4 (E/I/S) Identify words and phrases that reveal tone.

4.4.2.5 (I/L) Explain how language clarifies ideas and concepts.

4.4.2.6 (I/L) Identify persuasive and propaganda techniques.

4.4.2.7 (I/L) With assistance, identify how language creates

4.4.2.7.a. Persuasion

4.4.2.7.b. Propaganda

4.4.2.8 (I/L) With assistance, explain how an author uses concrete examples to explain abstract ideas.

4.4.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.4.3.1 (I/L) Distinguish theme from topic.

4.4.3.2 (I/S) Identify theme.

4.4.3.3 (I/L) With assistance, describe the importance of sequential and/or chronological order.

4.4.3.4 (I/S) Describe sequential and/or chronological order.

4.4.3.5 (E/I/S) Explain a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships.

4.4.3.6 (I/L) With assistance, analyze a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships in a text.

4.4.3.7 (E/I/S) Explain a problem and its solution.

4.4.3.8 (I/S) Describe a main idea based on evidence.

4.4.3.9 (I/L) With assistance, compare events.

4.4.3.10 (I/L) With assistance, trace the development of an author's argument, viewpoint, or perspective.

4.4.4. Cultures and Times

4.4.4.1 (I/L) Compare text from different

4.4.4.1.a. Cultures

4.4.4.1.b. Time periods

4.4.4.2 (I/L) With assistance, explain the influence of historical events and cultures.

4.4.5. Responding to Text

4.4.5.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.4.5.2 (I/S) Use information to answer specific questions.

4.4.5.3 (I/L) With assistance, develop hypotheses based on information.

4.4.5.4 (I/L) Summarize information.

4.4.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.4.6.1 (E/I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

4.4.6.2 (E/I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.4.6.3 (I/L) With assistance, analyze the accuracy of facts.

4.4.6.4 (I/S) Distinguish between fact and opinion.

4.4.7. Directions

4.4.7.1 (I/L) Read and follow directions to complete tasks or procedures.

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.4.1. Prewriting

5.4.1.1 (I/L) Use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.4.1.2 (I/L) Choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.4.1.3 (I/L) Explore a topic to plan written work.

5.4.2. Drafting

5.4.2.1 (I/L) Draft multiple paragraph papers about a single topic that address

5.4.2.1.a. Audience

5.4.2.1.b. Purpose

5.4.2.1.c. Supporting details

5.4.2.1.d. Introduction

5.4.2.1.e. Conclusion

5.4.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, draft multiple paragraph papers about a single topic that address transitions.

5.4.3. Revising

5.4.3.1 (I/L) Revise drafts for

5.4.3.1.a. Organization

5.4.3.1.b. Focused ideas

5.4.3.1.c. Voice

5.4.3.1.d. Audience

5.4.3.1.e. Purpose

5.4.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.4.3.1.g. Word choice

5.4.3.1.h. Sentence fluency

5.4.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.4.4.1 (I/L) Edit paragraphs and compositions to ensure correct spelling of

5.4.4.1.a. High frequency words

5.4.4.1.b. Content words

5.4.4.1.c. Patterned words

5.4.4.2 (I/L) Edit capitalization for

5.4.4.2.a. Beginnings of sentences

5.4.4.2.b. Months

5.4.4.2.c. Days of the week

5.4.4.2.d. Proper nouns

5.4.4.2.e. Initials

5.4.4.2.f. Titles

5.4.4.2.g. Abbreviations

5.4.4.3 (I/L) Edit punctuation for

5.4.4.3.a. End punctuation

5.4.4.3.b. Commas

5.4.4.3.c. Apostrophes

5.4.4.3.d. Quotation marks

5.4.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, edit punctuation for

5.4.4.4.a. Abbreviations

5.4.4.4.b. Colons

5.4.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.4.5.1 (I/L) Edit for correct use of

5.4.5.1.a. Nouns

5.4.5.1.b. Verbs

5.4.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.4.5.1.d. Adjectives

5.4.5.1.e. Subject/verb agreement

5.4.5.1.f. Verb tenses

5.4.5.1.g. Adverbs

5.4.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, edit for correct use of

5.4.5.2.a. Clauses

5.4.5.2.b. Phrases

5.4.5.2.c. Pronoun/antecedent agreement

5.4.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.4.6.1 (I/L) Edit sentences for

5.4.6.1.a. Complete sentences

5.4.6.1.b. Combining sentences

5.4.6.1.c. Compound sentences

5.4.6.1.d. Complex sentences

5.4.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, edit sentences for the elimination of

5.4.6.2.a. Fragments

5.4.6.2.b. Run-ons

5.4.7. Publishing

5.4.7.1 (I/L) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

5.4.7.2 (I/L) With assistance, select a publishing format appropriate to the audience and purpose.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.4.1. Expository

6.4.1.1 (I/L) Write multiple-paragraph papers which include

6.4.1.1.a. A topic sentence

6.4.1.1.b. Supporting details

6.4.1.1.c. A concluding statement

6.4.1.1.d. A beginning, middle, and end

6.4.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, write multiple-paragraph papers which include

6.4.1.2.a. A thesis statement

6.4.1.2.b. Transitions

6.4.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.4.2.1 (I/L) Write multiple paragraph papers about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.4.2.1.a. Logical sequence

6.4.2.1.b. Characters

6.4.2.1.c. Setting

6.4.2.1.d. Plot

6.4.2.1.e. Dialogue

6.4.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, write multiple-paragraph papers about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.4.2.2.a. Figurative language

6.4.2.2.b. Sensory details

6.4.3. Poetry

6.4.3.1 (I/L) Write poetry.

6.4.4. Responses to Literature

6.4.4.1 (I/L) Write responses that demonstrate an understanding of setting.

6.4.4.2 (I/L) Summarize information.

6.4.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, write responses that demonstrate an understanding of character development and motivation.

6.4.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.4.5.1 (I/L) Write responses that use specific details from text.

6.4.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, write responses that analyze the elements of exposition and their effects on text.

6.4.6. Persuasive

6.4.6.1 (I/L) Write persuasive paragraphs that include supporting evidence.

6.4.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, write persuasive essays and compositions that include

6.4.6.2.a. A thesis statement

6.4.6.2.b. Supporting evidence

6.4.6.2.c. Relevant evidence

6.4.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.4.7.1 (I/L) Write friendly letters following an established format.

6.4.7.2 (I/L) With assistance, write business and professional letters using an established format.

6.4.7.3 (I/L) With assistance, write a variety of communications in appropriate formats.

6.4.8. Directions

6.4.8.1 (I/L) Write directions to complete tasks or procedures.

6.4.9. Research

6.4.9.1 (I/L) Write research papers by

6.4.9.1.a. Formulating and recording questions

6.4.9.1.b. Identifying and collecting information

6.4.9.1.c. Recording information from sources

6.4.9.1.d. Paraphrasing and summarizing information

6.4.9.1.e. Organizing collected information

6.4.9.1.f. Documenting sources

6.4.9.2 (I/L) With assistance, demonstrate an understanding of the difference between original works and plagiarized works.

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.4.1. Message

7.4.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.4.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.4.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.4.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.4.1.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify

7.4.1.2.a. Main idea

7.4.1.2.b. Purpose

7.4.1.2.c. Messages

7.4.1.2.d. Mood

7.4.1.2.e. Tone

7.4.1.3 (I/L) Listen to and summarize ideas and supporting details.

7.4.1.4 (I/L) Listen to and distinguish fact from opinion.

7.4.1.5 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify persuasive techniques.

7.4.2. Content and Delivery

7.4.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate content of oral communications.

7.4.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and evaluate oral communications for

7.4.2.2.a. Delivery

7.4.2.2.b. Point of view

7.4.2.2.c. Ideas

7.4.3. Vocabulary Development

7.4.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.4.4. Language

7.4.4.1 (I/L) Listen for and identify dialect and slang.

7.4.4.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.4.4.3 (I/L) Listen for and identify social and academic language.

7.4.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.4.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to a speaker.

7.4.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

7.4.5.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate constructive feedback.

7.4.5.4 (I/L) Provide constructive feedback.

7.4.5.5 (I/L) With assistance, focus attention to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.4.1. Giving Directions

8.4.1.1 (I/L) Give directions to complete tasks.

8.4.1.2 (I/L) Ask questions to clarify directions.

8.4.2. Language

8.4.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe

8.4.2.1.a. Feelings

8.4.2.1.b. Experiences

8.4.2.1.c. Observations

8.4.2.1.d. Ideas

8.4.2.2 (I/L) Apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.4.3. Presentations

8.4.3.1 (I/L) Use public speaking techniques to deliver presentations with appropriate

8.4.3.1.a. Prosody

8.4.3.1.b. Volume

8.4.3.1.c. Eye contact

8.4.3.1.d. Enunciation

8.4.3.1.e. Posture

8.4.3.1.f. Expressions

8.4.3.1.g. Audience

8.4.3.1.h. Purpose

8.4.3.2 (I/L) Communicate information by

8.4.3.2.a. Maintaining a clear focus

8.4.3.2.b. Following a logical sequence

8.4.3.2.c. Illustrating information with media aids

8.4.3.3 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.4.3.4 (I/L) Defend a position using evidence.

8.4.4. Group Discussions

8.4.4.1 (I/L) Contribute to conversations and discussions about a given topic.

8.4.4.2 (I/L) Respond to questions to clarify and extend ideas.

8.4.4.3 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to clarify information.

8.4.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, take a leadership role in conversations and discussions.

8.4.4.5 (I/L) With assistance distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.5.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.5.3.1 (I/L) Decode unknown words in text using structural analysis through

1.5.3.1.a. Spelling patterns

1.5.3.1.b. Base words

1.5.3.1.c. Root words

1.5.3.1.d. Suffixes

1.5.3.1.e. Prefixes

1.5.3.1.f. Syllables

1.5.3.1.g. Compound words

1.5.4. Vocabulary Development

1.5.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.5.4.1.a. Homographs

1.5.4.1.b. Homophones

1.5.4.1.c. Syntax

1.5.4.1.d. Parts of speech

1.5.4.1.e. Synonyms

1.5.4.1.f. Antonyms

1.5.4.2 (I/S) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.5.4.2.a. Context clues

1.5.4.2.b. Structural analysis

1.5.4.3 (I/L) Apply alphabetic order to locate words in resources

1.5.4.4 (I/L) Use resources to find and/or confirm meaning of

1.5.4.4.a. Unknown words

1.5.4.4.b. Word origins

1.5.4.5 (I/L) With assistance, use resources to find and/or confirm meaning of

1.5.4.5.a. Greek word roots

1.5.4.5.b. Latin word roots

1.5.4.6 (I/L) Identify differences between connotative and denotative meaning in text.

1.5.4.7 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.5.4.7.a. Pictures

1.5.4.7.b. Symbols

1.5.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.5.5.1 (I/L) Apply knowledge of high frequency words in text to build fluency and comprehension.

1.5.5.2 (I/L) Apply knowledge of content-specific vocabulary in text to build comprehension.

1.5.5.3 (I/L) Read fluently aloud and/or silently with a focus on

1.5.5.3.a. Prosody

1.5.5.3.b. Accuracy

1.5.5.3.c. Automaticity

1.5.5.3.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.5.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.5.1.1 (I/L) Select before reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.5.1.1.a. Preview text

2.5.1.1.b. Access prior knowledge

2.5.1.1.c. Build background knowledge

2.5.1.1.d. Set purpose for reading

2.5.1.1.e. Make predictions

2.5.1.1.f. Determine reading rate

2.5.1.1.g. Determine text type

2.5.2. During Reading Strategies

2.5.2.1 (I/L) Select during reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.5.2.1.a. Use self-correcting strategies

2.5.2.1.b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions

2.5.2.1.c. Understand and use key vocabulary

2.5.2.1.d. Identify main idea and supporting details

2.5.2.1.e. Make inferences

2.5.2.1.f. Adjust reading rate

2.5.2.1.g. Apply knowledge of text type

2.5.3. After Reading Strategies

2.5.3.1 (I/L) Select after reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.5.3.1.a. Recall details

2.5.3.1.b. Restate main ideas

2.5.3.1.c. Organize information

2.5.3.1.d. Record information

2.5.3.1.e. Synthesize text

2.5.3.1.f. Evaluate text

2.5.3.1.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of reading strategies

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.5.1. Setting and Plot

3.5.1.1 (E/I/S) Explain

3.5.1.1.a. Setting

3.5.1.1.b. Sequence of events

3.5.1.1.c. Conflict

3.5.1.1.d. Climax

3.5.1.1.e. Resolution

3.5.1.1.f. Turning point

3.5.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, describe plot development with a focus on

3.5.1.2.a. Exposition

3.5.1.2.b. Rising action

3.5.1.2.c. Falling action

3.5.1.3 (E/I/S) Describe internal and external conflict.

3.5.1.4 (I/S) Describe main plot and subplots.

3.5.1.5 (E/I/S) Describe how one event may cause another event.

3.5.1.6 (I/L) With assistance, explain an author's use of flashback.

3.5.1.7 (I/L) With assistance, explain an author's use of foreshadowing.

3.5.1.8 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.5.2. Characterization

3.5.2.1 (E/I/S) Describe physical and personality traits.

3.5.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, identify elements of characterization.

3.5.2.3 (E/I/S) Describe the motivation for a character's actions.

3.5.2.4 (I/L) Identify the protagonist and antagonist.

3.5.2.5 (E/I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.5.3. Theme

3.5.3.1 (E/I/S) Describe a theme based on evidence.

3.5.3.2 (E/I/S) Explain a lesson learned based on events and/or a character's actions.

3.5.4. Point of View

3.5.4.1 (I/L) Describe an example of first-person point of view.

3.5.4.2 (I/L) Identify third-person limited point of view.

3.5.4.3 (I/L) Identify third-person omniscient point of view.

3.5.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, distinguish between third-person limited and third-person omniscient point of view.

3.5.5. Language

3.5.5.1 (E/I/S) Explain the use of

3.5.5.1.a. Imagery

3.5.5.1.b. Figurative language

3.5.5.2 (I/L) Identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme on text.

3.5.5.3 (I/L) Explain the use of

3.5.5.3.a. Sound devices

3.5.5.3.b. Dialect

3.5.5.3.c. Slang

3.5.5.3.d. Formal language

3.5.5.3.e. Informal language

3.5.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.5.6.1 (E/I/S) Identify words and phrases that reveal tone.

3.5.6.2 (I/L) Explain how words and phrases create mood.

3.5.6.3 (I/S) Identify examples of irony.

3.5.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.5.7.1 (I/L) Explain the influence of historical events.

3.5.7.2 (I/L) Explain the influence of cultures.

3.5.7.3 (I/L) Explain the influence of time periods.

3.5.7.4 (I/L) With assistance, compare texts from the same historical period on a single topic.

3.5.8. Predictions

3.5.8.1 (E/I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

3.5.9. Responding to Text

3.5.9.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.5.9.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

3.5.9.3 (I/L) Summarize information.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.5.1. Text Features

4.5.1.1 (E/I/S) Identify the purpose of and gain information from

4.5.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.5.1.1.b. Graphs

4.5.1.1.c. Charts

4.5.1.1.d. Titles

4.5.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.5.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.5.1.1.g. Headings

4.5.1.1.h. Maps

4.5.1.2 (I/L) Identify the purpose of and gain information from

4.5.1.2.a. Table of contents

4.5.1.2.b. Glossaries

4.5.1.2.c. Indices

4.5.1.3 (I/S) Identify and explain the use of

4.5.1.3.a. Bold-faced words

4.5.1.3.b. Underlined words

4.5.1.3.c. Highlighted words

4.5.1.3.d. Italicized words

4.5.1.4 (I/L) Identify and explain the use of

4.5.1.4.a. Abbreviations

4.5.1.4.b. Acronyms

4.5.1.4.c. Parenthetical expressions

4.5.2. Language

4.5.2.1 (I/L) Identify

4.5.2.1.a. Dialect

4.5.2.1.b. Slang

4.5.2.1.c. Idioms

4.5.2.1.d. Informal and formal language

4.5.2.2 (E/I/S) Explain

4.5.2.2.a. Figurative language

4.5.2.2.b. Analogies

4.5.2.3 (I/S) Identify words and phrases that reveal an author's tone.

4.5.2.4 (I/L) Explain how language clarifies ideas and concepts.

4.5.2.5 (I/L) Identify language used for the purpose of

4.5.2.5.a. Persuasion

4.5.2.5.b. Propaganda

4.5.2.6 (I/L) With assistance, describe how an author uses concrete examples to explain abstract ideas.

4.5.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.5.3.1 (I/S) Describe a theme based on evidence.

4.5.3.2 (I/L) Distinguish theme from topic.

4.5.3.3 (I/S) Describe the importance of sequential and/or chronological order.

4.5.3.4 (E/I/S) Explain a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships.

4.5.3.5 (E/I/S) Explain a problem and its solution.

4.5.3.6 (I/S) Describe a main idea based on evidence.

4.5.3.7 (I/L) Compare events.

4.5.3.8 (I/L) With assistance, explain the author's use of organizational structure.

4.5.3.9 (E/I/S) Trace the development of an author's argument, viewpoint, or perspective.

4.5.4. Cultures and Times

4.5.4.1 (I/L) Explain the influence of historical events.

4.5.4.2 (I/L) Explain the influence of cultures.

4.5.4.3 (I/L) Explain the influence of time periods.

4.5.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, compare text from the same historical period on a single topic.

4.5.5. Responding to Text

4.5.5.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.5.5.2 (I/S) Use information to answer specific questions.

4.5.5.3 (I/L) Develop hypotheses based on information.

4.5.5.4 (I/L) Summarize information.

4.5.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.5.6.1 (E/I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

4.5.6.2 (E/I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.5.6.3 (I/L) Analyze the accuracy of facts.

4.5.6.4 (E/I/S) Distinguish between fact and opinion.

4.5.6.5 (I/L) With assistance, determine accuracy of evidence.

4.5.6.6 (I/L) With assistance, verify information by referencing other sources.

4.5.7. Directions

4.5.7.1 (I/L) Read and follow directions to complete tasks or procedures.

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.5.1. Prewriting

5.5.1.1 (E/I/S) Use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.5.1.2 (E/I/S) Choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.5.1.3 (E/I/S) Explore a topic to plan written work.

5.5.2. Drafting

5.5.2.1 (E/I/S) Draft multiple paragraph papers about a single topic that address

5.5.2.1.a. Audience

5.5.2.1.b. Purpose

5.5.2.1.c. Supporting details

5.5.2.1.d. Introduction

5.5.2.1.e. Conclusion

5.5.2.1.f. Transitions

5.5.3. Revising

5.5.3.1 (E/I/S) Revise drafts for

5.5.3.1.a. Voice

5.5.3.1.b. Organization

5.5.3.1.c. Focused ideas

5.5.3.1.d. Audience

5.5.3.1.e. Purpose

5.5.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.5.3.1.g. Word choice

5.5.3.1.h. Sentence fluency

5.5.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.5.4.1 (E/I/S) Edit essays and compositions to ensure correct spelling of

5.5.4.1.a. High frequency words

5.5.4.1.b. Content words

5.5.4.2 (E/I/S) Edit for correct capitalization.

5.5.4.3 (E/I/S) Edit punctuation for

5.5.4.3.a. End punctuation

5.5.4.3.b. Commas

5.5.4.3.c. Apostrophes

5.5.4.3.d. Quotation marks

5.5.4.3.e. Abbreviations

5.5.4.3.f. Colons

5.5.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, edit punctuation for

5.5.4.4.a. Hyphens

5.5.4.4.b. Semicolons

5.5.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.5.5.1 (E/I/S) Edit for correct use of

5.5.5.1.a. Nouns

5.5.5.1.b. Verbs

5.5.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.5.5.1.d. Adjectives

5.5.5.1.e. Subject/verb agreement

5.5.5.1.f. Verb tenses

5.5.5.1.g. Adverbs

5.5.5.1.h. Clauses

5.5.5.1.i. Phrases

5.5.5.1.j. Pronoun/antecedent agreement

5.5.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.5.6.1 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for

5.5.6.1.a. Complete sentences

5.5.6.1.b. Combining sentences

5.5.6.1.c. Compound sentences

5.5.6.1.d. Complex sentences

5.5.6.2 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for the elimination of

5.5.6.2.a. Fragments

5.5.6.2.b. Run-ons

5.5.7. Publishing

5.5.7.1 (E/I/S) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

5.5.7.2 (I/L) Select a publishing format appropriate to the audience and purpose.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.5.1. Expository

6.5.1.1 (E/I/S) Write essays and compositions which include

6.5.1.1.a. A topic sentence

6.5.1.1.b. Supporting details

6.5.1.1.c. A concluding statement

6.5.1.1.d. A beginning, middle, and end

6.5.1.1.e. A thesis statement

6.5.1.1.f. Transitions

6.5.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, write essays and compositions using patterns of organization including

6.5.1.2.a. Compare and contrast

6.5.1.2.b. Cause and effect

6.5.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.5.2.1 (E/I/S) Write multiple-paragraph papers about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.5.2.1.a. Logical sequence

6.5.2.1.b. Characters

6.5.2.1.c. Setting

6.5.2.1.d. Plot

6.5.2.1.e. Dialogue

6.5.2.1.f. Figurative language

6.5.2.1.g. Sensory details

6.5.3. Poetry

6.5.3.1 (I/L) Write poetry.

6.5.4. Responses to Literature

6.5.4.1 (I/L) Write responses that demonstrate an understanding of character development and motivation.

6.5.4.2 (I/L) Summarize information.

6.5.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, write responses that demonstrate an understanding of plot in literary selections.

6.5.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.5.5.1 (I/L) Write responses that analyze the elements of exposition.

6.5.6. Persuasive

6.5.6.1 (E/I/S) Write persuasive essays and compositions that include

6.5.6.1.a. A thesis statement

6.5.6.1.b. Supporting evidence

6.5.6.1.c. Relevant evidence

6.5.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.5.7.1 (I/L) Write a variety of communications in appropriate formats.

6.5.8. Directions

6.5.8.1 (I/L) Write directions to complete tasks or procedures.

6.5.8.2 (I/L) With assistance, write directions to complete tasks or procedures with attention to

6.5.8.2.a. Clarity

6.5.8.2.b. Format

6.5.8.2.c. Technical vocabulary

6.5.8.2.d. Text features

6.5.9. Research

6.5.9.1 (I/L) Write research papers by

6.5.9.1.a. Choosing and narrowing a research topic

6.5.9.1.b. Locating and collecting information from primary and secondary sources

6.5.9.1.c. Recording information

6.5.9.1.d. Paraphrasing and summarizing information

6.5.9.1.e. Organizing collected information

6.5.9.1.f. Documenting sources using a given format

6.5.9.2 (I/L) Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between original works and plagiarized works.

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.5.1. Message

7.5.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.5.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.5.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.5.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.5.1.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify

7.5.1.2.a. Main idea

7.5.1.2.b. Mood

7.5.1.2.c. Purpose

7.5.1.2.d. Messages

7.5.1.2.e. Tone

7.5.1.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish fact from opinion.

7.5.1.4 (I/L) Listen for and summarize ideas and supporting details.

7.5.1.5 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and explain the effect of the speaker's attitude on audience.

7.5.1.6 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and identify persuasive techniques.

7.5.2. Content and Delivery

7.5.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate oral communications for

7.5.2.1.a. Content

7.5.2.1.b. Delivery

7.5.2.1.c. Point of view

7.5.2.1.d. Ideas

7.5.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen to and evaluate the purpose and value of oral communications.

7.5.3. Vocabulary Development

7.5.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.5.4. Language

7.5.4.1 (I/L) Listen for and identify dialect and slang.

7.5.4.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.5.4.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish between social and academic language.

7.5.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.5.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to oral communications.

7.5.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

7.5.5.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate constructive feedback.

7.5.5.4 (I/L) Provide constructive feedback.

7.5.5.5 (I/L) Focus attention to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.5.1. Giving Directions

8.5.1.1 (I/L) Give directions to complete tasks.

8.5.1.2 (I/L) Ask questions to clarify directions.

8.5.2. Language

8.5.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe

8.5.2.1.a. Feelings

8.5.2.1.b. Experiences

8.5.2.1.c. Observations

8.5.2.1.d. Ideas

8.5.2.2 (I/L) Apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.5.3. Presentations

8.5.3.1 (I/L) Use public speaking techniques to deliver presentations with appropriate

8.5.3.1.a. Prosody

8.5.3.1.b. Volume

8.5.3.1.c. Eye contact

8.5.3.1.d. Enunciation

8.5.3.1.e. Posture

8.5.3.1.f. Expressions

8.5.3.1.g. Audience

8.5.3.1.h. Purpose

8.5.3.2 (I/L) Communicate information by

8.5.3.2.a. Maintaining a clear focus

8.5.3.2.b. Following a logical sequence

8.5.3.2.c. Illustrating information with media aids

8.5.3.3 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.5.3.4 (I/L) Defend a position using evidence.

8.5.4. Group Discussions

8.5.4.1 (I/L) Contribute to conversations and discussions about a given topic.

8.5.4.2 (I/L) Respond to questions to clarify and extend ideas.

8.5.4.3 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to clarify information and extend ideas.

8.5.4.4 (I/L) Take a leadership role in conversations and discussions.

8.5.4.5 (I/L) Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.6.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.6.3.1 (I/L) Decode unknown words in text using structural analysis through

1.6.3.1.a. Spelling patterns

1.6.3.1.b. Base words

1.6.3.1.c. Root words

1.6.3.1.d. Suffixes

1.6.3.1.e. Prefixes

1.6.3.1.f. Syllables

1.6.3.1.g. Compound words

1.6.4. Vocabulary Development

1.6.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.6.4.1.a. Homographs

1.6.4.1.b. Homophones

1.6.4.1.c. Syntax

1.6.4.1.d. Parts of speech

1.6.4.1.e. Synonyms

1.6.4.1.f. Antonyms

1.6.4.2 (I/S) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.6.4.2.a. Context clues

1.6.4.2.b. Structural analysis

1.6.4.3 (I/L) Apply alphabetic order to locate words in resources

1.6.4.4 (I/L) Use resources to find and/or confirm meaning of

1.6.4.4.a. Unknown words

1.6.4.4.b. Word origins

1.6.4.4.c. Greek word roots

1.6.4.4.d. Latin word roots

1.6.4.5 (I/L) Explain differences between connotative and denotative meaning in text.

1.6.4.6 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.6.4.6.a. Pictures

1.6.4.6.b. Symbols

1.6.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.6.5.1 (I/L) Apply knowledge of content-specific vocabulary in text to build comprehension.

1.6.5.2 (I/L) Read fluently aloud and/or silently with a focus on

1.6.5.2.a. Prosody

1.6.5.2.b. Accuracy

1.6.5.2.c. Automaticity

1.6.5.2.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.6.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.6.1.1 (I/L) Select before reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.6.1.1.a. Preview text

2.6.1.1.b. Access prior knowledge

2.6.1.1.c. Build background knowledge

2.6.1.1.d. Set purpose for reading

2.6.1.1.e. Make predictions

2.6.1.1.f. Determine reading rate

2.6.1.1.g. Determine text type

2.6.2. During Reading Strategies

2.6.2.1 (I/L) Select during reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.6.2.1.a. Use self-correcting strategies

2.6.2.1.b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions

2.6.2.1.c. Understand and use key vocabulary

2.6.2.1.d. Identify main idea and supporting details

2.6.2.1.e. Make inferences

2.6.2.1.f. Adjust reading rate

2.6.2.1.g. Apply knowledge of text type

2.6.3. After Reading Strategies

2.6.3.1 (I/L) Select after reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.6.3.1.a. Recall details

2.6.3.1.b. Restate main ideas

2.6.3.1.c. Organize information

2.6.3.1.d. Record information

2.6.3.1.e. Synthesize text

2.6.3.1.f. Evaluate text

2.6.3.1.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of reading strategies

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.6.1. Setting and Plot

3.6.1.1 (E/I/S) Explain setting.

3.6.1.2 (E/I/S) Describe plot development with a focus on

3.6.1.2.a. Climax

3.6.1.2.b. Resolution

3.6.1.2.c. Turning point

3.6.1.3 (I/L) Describe plot development with a focus on

3.6.1.3.a. Exposition

3.6.1.3.b. Rising action

3.6.1.3.c. Falling action

3.6.1.4 (E/I/S) Describe internal and external conflict.

3.6.1.5 (I/S) Describe main plot and subplots.

3.6.1.6 (E/I/S) Describe how one event may cause another event.

3.6.1.7 (E/I/S) Explain an author's use of flashback.

3.6.1.8 (I/L) With assistance, analyze an author's use of foreshadowing.

3.6.1.9 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.6.2. Characterization

3.6.2.1 (I/S) Explain an author's use of characterization.

3.6.2.2 (E/I/S) Describe the motivation for a character's actions.

3.6.2.3 (I/L) Identify the protagonist and antagonist.

3.6.2.4 (E/I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.6.3. Theme

3.6.3.1 (E/I/S) Describe a theme based on evidence.

3.6.3.2 (I/L) With assistance, compare themes generated by a single topic.

3.6.3.3 (E/I/S) Explain a lesson learned based on events and/or a character's actions.

3.6.4. Point of View

3.6.4.1 (E/I/S) Describe the effect of an author's use of

3.6.4.1.a. First-person point of view

3.6.4.1.b. Third-person limited point of view

3.6.4.1.c. Third-person omniscient point of view

3.6.4.2 (I/L) Distinguish between third-person limited and third-person omniscient point of view.

3.6.5. Language

3.6.5.1 (E/I/S) Explain the use of

3.6.5.1.a. Imagery

3.6.5.1.b. Figurative language

3.6.5.2 (I/L) Identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme on text.

3.6.5.3 (I/L) Explain the use of

3.6.5.3.a. Sound devices

3.6.5.3.b. Dialect

3.6.5.3.c. Slang

3.6.5.3.d. Formal language

3.6.5.3.e. Informal language

3.6.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.6.6.1 (E/I/S) Explain how the use of words and phrases reveal tone.

3.6.6.2 (E/I/S) Analyze how words and phrases create mood.

3.6.6.3 (I/S) Explain examples of irony.

3.6.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.6.7.1 (I/L) Compare text from the same historical period written by various authors.

3.6.7.2 (I/L) Explain the influence of cultures.

3.6.7.3 (I/L) Explain the influence of time periods.

3.6.7.4 (I/L) With assistance, make inferences about an author's cultural and historical viewpoints.

3.6.8. Predictions

3.6.8.1 (E/I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

3.6.9. Responding to Text

3.6.9.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.6.9.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

3.6.9.3 (I/L) Summarize information.

3.6.9.4 (I/L) With assistance, synthesize information.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.6.1. Text Features

4.6.1.1 (E/I/S) Evaluate information from

4.6.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.6.1.1.b. Graphs

4.6.1.1.c. Charts

4.6.1.1.d. Titles

4.6.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.6.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.6.1.1.g. Headings

4.6.1.1.h. Maps

4.6.1.2 (I/L) Evaluate information from

4.6.1.2.a. Table of contents

4.6.1.2.b. Glossaries

4.6.1.2.c. Indices

4.6.1.3 (I/S) Identify and explain the use of

4.6.1.3.a. Bold-faced words

4.6.1.3.b. Underlined words

4.6.1.3.c. Highlighted words

4.6.1.3.d. Italicized words

4.6.1.4 (I/L) Identify and explain the use of

4.6.1.4.a. Abbreviations

4.6.1.4.b. Acronyms

4.6.1.4.c. Parenthetical expressions

4.6.2. Language

4.6.2.1 (I/L) Describe the use of

4.6.2.1.a. Dialect

4.6.2.1.b. Slang

4.6.2.1.c. Idioms

4.6.2.1.d. Informal and formal language

4.6.2.2 (E/I/S) Explain the use of

4.6.2.2.a. Figurative language

4.6.2.2.b. Analogies

4.6.2.3 (I/S) Identify words and phrases that reveal an author's tone.

4.6.2.4 (I/L) Explain how language clarifies ideas and concepts.

4.6.2.5 (E/I/S) Explain how language is used for the purpose of

4.6.2.5.a. Persuasion

4.6.2.5.b. Propaganda

4.6.2.6 (I/L) Describe how an author uses concrete examples to explain abstract ideas.

4.6.2.7 (I/L) With assistance, explain intended and unintended effects of persuasive and/or propaganda techniques on an audience.

4.6.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.6.3.1 (I/S) Describe a theme based on evidence.

4.6.3.2 (I/L) With assistance, compare themes generated by a single topic.

4.6.3.3 (I/S) Evaluate the impact of sequential and/or chronological order.

4.6.3.4 (E/I/S) Evaluate a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships

4.6.3.5 (E/I/S) Evaluate a problem and its solution.

4.6.3.6 (I/S) Describe a main idea based on evidence.

4.6.3.7 (I/L) Compare events.

4.6.3.8 (I/L) With assistance, explain the author's use of organizational structure.

4.6.3.9 (E/I/S) Trace the development of an author's argument, viewpoint, or perspective.

4.6.4. Cultures and Times

4.6.4.1 (I/L) Compare text from the same historical period written by various authors.

4.6.4.2 (I/L) Explain the influence of cultures.

4.6.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, make inferences about an author's cultural and historical viewpoints.

4.6.5. Responding to Text

4.6.5.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.6.5.2 (I/S) Use information to answer specific questions.

4.6.5.3 (I/L) Evaluate hypotheses based on information.

4.6.5.4 (I/L) Summarize information.

4.6.5.5 (I/L) With assistance, synthesize information.

4.6.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.6.6.1 (E/I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

4.6.6.2 (E/I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.6.6.3 (I/L) Analyze the accuracy of facts.

4.6.6.4 (E/I/S) Evaluate the author's use of facts and/or opinions.

4.6.6.5 (I/L) Determine reasonableness and adequacy of evidence.

4.6.6.6 (I/L) Verify information by referencing other sources.

4.6.7. Directions

4.6.7.1 (I/L) Read and follow directions to complete tasks or procedures.

4.6.7.2 (I/L) With assistance, evaluate directions to complete tasks or procedures for

4.6.7.2.a. Clarity

4.6.7.2.b. Format

4.6.7.2.c. Technical vocabulary

4.6.7.2.d. Text features

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.6.1. Prewriting

5.6.1.1 (I/L) Use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.6.1.2 (I/L) Choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.6.1.3 (I/L) Explore a topic to plan written work.

5.6.2. Drafting

5.6.2.1 (I/L) Draft multiple paragraph papers about a single topic that address

5.6.2.1.a. Audience

5.6.2.1.b. Purpose

5.6.2.1.c. Supporting details

5.6.2.1.d. Introduction

5.6.2.1.e. Conclusion

5.6.2.1.f. Transitions

5.6.3. Revising

5.6.3.1 (I/L) Revise drafts for

5.6.3.1.a. Voice

5.6.3.1.b. Organization

5.6.3.1.c. Focused ideas

5.6.3.1.d. Audience

5.6.3.1.e. Purpose

5.6.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.6.3.1.g. Word choice

5.6.3.1.h. Sentence fluency

5.6.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.6.4.1 (I/L) Edit essays and compositions to ensure correct spelling of

5.6.4.1.a. High frequency words

5.6.4.1.b. Content words

5.6.4.2 (I/L) Edit for correct capitalization.

5.6.4.3 (I/L) Edit punctuation for

5.6.4.3.a. End punctuation

5.6.4.3.b. Commas

5.6.4.3.c. Apostrophes

5.6.4.3.d. Quotation marks

5.6.4.3.e. Abbreviations

5.6.4.3.f. Colons

5.6.4.3.g. Hyphens

5.6.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, edit punctuation for

5.6.4.4.a. Semicolons

5.6.4.4.b. Parentheses

5.6.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.6.5.1 (I/L) Edit for correct use of

5.6.5.1.a. Nouns

5.6.5.1.b. Verbs

5.6.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.6.5.1.d. Adjectives

5.6.5.1.e. Subject/verb agreement

5.6.5.1.f. Verb tenses

5.6.5.1.g. Adverbs

5.6.5.1.h. Clauses

5.6.5.1.i. Phrases

5.6.5.1.j. Pronoun/antecedent agreement

5.6.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, edit for correct use of pronoun case.

5.6.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.6.6.1 (I/L) Edit sentences for

5.6.6.1.a. Complete sentences

5.6.6.1.b. Combining sentences

5.6.6.1.c. Compound sentences

5.6.6.1.d. Complex sentences

5.6.6.2 (I/L) Edit sentences for the elimination of

5.6.6.2.a. Fragments

5.6.6.2.b. Run-ons

5.6.6.3 (I/L) With assistance, edit sentences for compound-complex sentences.

5.6.7. Publishing

5.6.7.1 (I/L) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

5.6.7.2 (I/L) Select a publishing format appropriate to the audience and purpose.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.6.1. Expository

6.6.1.1 (I/L) Write essays and compositions which include

6.6.1.1.a. A topic sentence

6.6.1.1.b. Supporting details

6.6.1.1.c. A concluding statement

6.6.1.1.d. A beginning, middle, and end

6.6.1.1.e. A thesis statement

6.6.1.1.f. Transitions

6.6.1.2 (I/L) With assistance, write essays and compositions using patterns of organization including

6.6.1.2.a. Compare and contrast

6.6.1.2.b. Cause and effect

6.6.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.6.2.1 (I/L) Write multiple-paragraph papers about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.6.2.1.a. Logical sequence

6.6.2.1.b. Characters

6.6.2.1.c. Setting

6.6.2.1.d. Plot

6.6.2.1.e. Dialogue

6.6.2.1.f. Figurative language

6.6.3. Poetry

6.6.3.1 (I/L) Write poetry.

6.6.4. Responses to Literature

6.6.4.1 (I/L) Write responses that demonstrate an understanding of plot in literary selections.

6.6.4.2 (I/L) Summarize information.

6.6.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, write responses that demonstrate an understanding of character and setting.

6.6.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.6.5.1 (I/L) Write responses that analyze the elements of exposition.

6.6.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, write responses that demonstrate an understanding of expository text supported by evidence.

6.6.6. Persuasive

6.6.6.1 (I/L) Write persuasive essays and compositions that include

6.6.6.1.a. A thesis statement

6.6.6.1.b. Supporting evidence

6.6.6.1.c. Relevant evidence

6.6.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, write persuasive essays and compositions that include

6.6.6.2.a. Cause/effect structure

6.6.6.3 (I/L) With assistance, write persuasive essays appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.6.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.6.7.1 (I/L) Write a variety of communications in appropriate formats.

6.6.8. Directions

6.6.8.1 (I/L) Write directions to complete tasks or procedures with attention to

6.6.8.1.a. Clarity

6.6.8.1.b. Format

6.6.8.1.c. Technical vocabulary

6.6.8.1.d. Text features

6.6.9. Research

6.6.9.1 (I/L) Write research papers by

6.6.9.1.a. Choosing and narrowing a research topic

6.6.9.1.b. Locating and collecting information from primary and secondary sources

6.6.9.1.c. Recording information

6.6.9.1.d. Paraphrasing and summarizing information

6.6.9.1.e. Organizing collected information

6.6.9.1.f. Documenting sources using a given format

6.6.9.2 (I/L) Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between original works and plagiarized works.

6.6.9.3 (I/L) With assistance, evaluate credibility of resources.

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.6.1. Message

7.6.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.6.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.6.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.6.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.6.1.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify

7.6.1.2.a. Main idea

7.6.1.2.b. Mood

7.6.1.2.c. Purpose

7.6.1.2.d. Messages

7.6.1.2.e. Tone

7.6.1.2.f. Persuasive techniques

7.6.1.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish fact from opinion.

7.6.1.4 (I/L) Listen for and summarize ideas and supporting details.

7.6.1.5 (I/L) Listen for and explain the effect of the speaker's attitude on audience.

7.6.2. Content and Delivery

7.6.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate oral communications for

7.6.2.1.a. Content

7.6.2.1.b. Delivery

7.6.2.1.c. Point of view

7.6.2.1.d. Ideas

7.6.2.1.e. Purpose

7.6.2.1.f. Value

7.6.2.2 (I/L) With assistance, listen for and evaluate public speaking techniques.

7.6.2.3 (I/L) With assistance, evaluate the logic of a speaker's argument(s).

7.6.3. Vocabulary Development

7.6.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.6.4. Language

7.6.4.1 (I/L) Listen for and identify dialect and slang.

7.6.4.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.6.4.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish between social and academic language.

7.6.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.6.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to oral communications.

7.6.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

7.6.5.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate constructive feedback.

7.6.5.4 (I/L) Provide constructive feedback.

7.6.5.5 (I/L) Focus attention to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.6.1. Giving Directions

8.6.1.1 (I/L) Give directions to complete tasks or procedures with a focus on

8.6.1.1.a. Clarity

8.6.1.1.b. Technical vocabulary

8.6.1.2 (I/L) Ask questions to clarify directions.

8.6.2. Language

8.6.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe

8.6.2.1.a. Feelings

8.6.2.1.b. Experiences

8.6.2.1.c. Observations

8.6.2.1.d. Ideas

8.6.2.2 (I/L) Apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.6.3. Presentations

8.6.3.1 (I/L) Use public speaking techniques to deliver presentations with appropriate

8.6.3.1.a. Prosody

8.6.3.1.b. Volume

8.6.3.1.c. Eye contact

8.6.3.1.d. Enunciation

8.6.3.1.e. Posture

8.6.3.1.f. Expressions

8.6.3.1.g. Audience

8.6.3.1.h. Purpose

8.6.3.2 (I/L) Communicate information by

8.6.3.2.a. Maintaining a clear focus

8.6.3.2.b. Following a logical sequence

8.6.3.2.c. Illustrating information with media aids

8.6.3.3 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.6.3.4 (I/L) Defend a position using evidence.

8.6.4. Group Discussions

8.6.4.1 (I/L) Contribute to conversations and discussions about a given topic.

8.6.4.2 (I/L) Respond to questions to clarify and extend ideas.

8.6.4.3 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to clarify information and extend ideas.

8.6.4.4 (I/L) Take a leadership role in conversations and discussions.

8.6.4.5 (I/L) Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.

8.6.4.6 (I/L) With assistance, negotiate to arrive at consensus by proposing and examining possible options.

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.7.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.7.3.1 (I/L) Decode unknown words in text using structural analysis through

1.7.3.1.a. Base words

1.7.3.1.b. Root words

1.7.3.1.c. Suffixes

1.7.3.1.d. Prefixes

1.7.3.1.e. Syllables

1.7.3.1.f. Compound words

1.7.4. Vocabulary Development

1.7.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.7.4.1.a. Homographs

1.7.4.1.b. Homophones

1.7.4.1.c. Syntax

1.7.4.1.d. Parts of speech

1.7.4.1.e. Synonyms

1.7.4.1.f. Antonyms

1.7.4.2 (I/S) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.7.4.2.a. Context clues

1.7.4.2.b. Structural analysis

1.7.4.3 (I/L) Apply alphabetic order to locate words in resources.

1.7.4.4 (I/L) Use resources to find and/or confirm meaning of

1.7.4.4.a. Unknown words

1.7.4.4.b. Word origins

1.7.4.4.c. Greek word roots

1.7.4.4.d. Latin word roots

1.7.4.5 (I/L) Explain differences between connotative and denotative meaning in text.

1.7.4.6 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.7.4.6.a. Pictures

1.7.4.6.b. Symbols

1.7.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.7.5.1 (I/L) Apply knowledge of content-specific vocabulary in text to build comprehension.

1.7.5.2 (I/L) Read fluently aloud and/or silently with a focus on

1.7.5.2.a. Prosody

1.7.5.2.b. Accuracy

1.7.5.2.c. Automaticity

1.7.5.2.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.7.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.7.1.1 (I/L) Select before reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.7.1.1.a. Preview text

2.7.1.1.b. Access prior knowledge

2.7.1.1.c. Build background knowledge

2.7.1.1.d. Set purpose for reading

2.7.1.1.e. Make predictions

2.7.1.1.f. Determine reading rate

2.7.1.1.g. Determine text type

2.7.2. During Reading Strategies

2.7.2.1 (I/L) Select during reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.7.2.1.a. Use self-correcting strategies

2.7.2.1.b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions

2.7.2.1.c. Understand and use key vocabulary

2.7.2.1.d. Identify main idea and supporting details

2.7.2.1.e. Make inferences

2.7.2.1.f. Adjust reading rate

2.7.2.1.g. Apply knowledge of text type

2.7.3. After Reading Strategies

2.7.3.1 (I/L) Select after reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.7.3.1.a. Recall details

2.7.3.1.b. Restate main ideas

2.7.3.1.c. Organize information

2.7.3.1.d. Record information

2.7.3.1.e. Synthesize text

2.7.3.1.f. Evaluate text

2.7.3.1.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of reading strategies

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.7.1. Setting and Plot

3.7.1.1 (E/I/S) Analyze setting.

3.7.1.2 (E/I/S) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.7.1.2.a. Climax

3.7.1.2.b. Resolution

3.7.1.2.c. Turning point

3.7.1.3 (I/L) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.7.1.3.a. Exposition

3.7.1.3.b. Rising action

3.7.1.3.c. Falling action

3.7.1.4 (E/I/S) Describe internal and external conflict.

3.7.1.5 (I/S) Describe main plot and subplots.

3.7.1.6 (E/I/S) Describe how one event may cause another event.

3.7.1.7 (E/I/S) Explain an author's use of flashback.

3.7.1.8 (I/L) With assistance, analyze an author's use of flashback.

3.7.1.9 (E/I/S) Analyze an author's use of foreshadowing.

3.7.1.10 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.7.2. Characterization

3.7.2.1 (I/S) Explain an author's use of characterization.

3.7.2.2 (E/I/S) Describe the motivation for a character's actions.

3.7.2.3 (E/I/S) Explain the relationships among protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters.

3.7.2.4 (E/I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.7.3. Theme

3.7.3.1 (E/I/S) Describe a theme based on evidence.

3.7.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

3.7.3.3 (E/I/S) Explain a lesson learned based on events and/or a character's actions.

3.7.4. Point of View

3.7.4.1 (E/I/S) Analyze the effect of an author's use of

3.7.4.1.a. First-person point of view

3.7.4.1.b. Third-person limited point of view

3.7.4.1.c. Third-person omniscient point of view

3.7.4.2 (I/L) Distinguish between third-person limited and third-person omniscient point of view.

3.7.5. Language

3.7.5.1 (E/I/S) Analyze the use of

3.7.5.1.a. Imagery

3.7.5.1.b. Figurative language

3.7.5.2 (I/L) Identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme on text.

3.7.5.3 (I/L) Analyze the use of

3.7.5.3.a. Sound devices

3.7.5.3.b. Dialect

3.7.5.3.c. Slang

3.7.5.3.d. Formal language

3.7.5.3.e. Informal language

3.7.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.7.6.1 (E/I/S) Explain how the use of words and phrases reveal tone.

3.7.6.2 (E/I/S) Analyze how words and phrases create mood.

3.7.6.3 (I/S) Explain the use of irony.

3.7.6.4 (I/L) With assistance, identify various types of irony.

3.7.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.7.7.1 (I/L) Make inferences about an author's cultural and historical viewpoints.

3.7.7.2 (I/L) Explain the influence of cultures.

3.7.7.3 (I/L) Explain the influence of time periods.

3.7.8. Predictions

3.7.8.1 (E/I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

3.7.9. Responding to Text

3.7.9.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.7.9.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

3.7.9.3 (I/L) Summarize information.

3.7.9.4 (I/L) Synthesize information.

3.7.9.5 (I/L) With assistance, paraphrase information.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.7.1. Text Features

4.7.1.1 (E/I/S) Evaluate information from

4.7.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.7.1.1.b. Graphs

4.7.1.1.c. Charts

4.7.1.1.d. Titles

4.7.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.7.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.7.1.1.g. Headings

4.7.1.1.h. Maps

4.7.1.2 (I/L) Evaluate information from

4.7.1.2.a. Table of contents

4.7.1.2.b. Glossaries

4.7.1.2.c. Indices

4.7.1.3 (I/S) Identify and explain the use of

4.7.1.3.a. Bold-faced words

4.7.1.3.b. Underlined words

4.7.1.3.c. Highlighted words

4.7.1.3.d. Italicized words

4.7.1.4 (I/L) Identify and explain the use of

4.7.1.4.a. Abbreviations

4.7.1.4.b. Acronyms

4.7.1.4.c. Parenthetical expressions

4.7.2. Language

4.7.2.1 (I/L) Describe the use of

4.7.2.1.a. Dialect

4.7.2.1.b. Slang

4.7.2.1.c. Idioms

4.7.2.1.d. Informal and formal language

4.7.2.2 (E/I/S) Explain the use of

4.7.2.2.a. Figurative language

4.7.2.2.b. Analogies

4.7.2.3 (I/S) Explain words and phrases that reveal an author's tone.

4.7.2.4 (I/L) Explain how language clarifies ideas and concepts.

4.7.2.5 (E/I/S) Explain how language is used for the purpose of

4.7.2.5.a. Persuasion

4.7.2.5.b. Propaganda

4.7.2.6 (I/L) Describe how an author uses concrete examples to explain abstract ideas.

4.7.2.7 (E/I/S) Explain intended and unintended effects of persuasive and/or propaganda techniques on an audience.

4.7.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.7.3.1 (I/S) Describe a theme based on evidence.

4.7.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

4.7.3.3 (I/S) Evaluate the impact of sequential and/or chronological order.

4.7.3.4 (E/I/S) Evaluate a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships.

4.7.3.5 (E/I/S) Evaluate a problem and its solution.

4.7.3.6 (I/S) Describe a main idea based on evidence.

4.7.3.7 (I/L) Compare events.

4.7.3.8 (I/L) Explain the author's use of organizational structure.

4.7.3.9 (E/I/S) Trace the development of an author's argument, viewpoint, and/or perspective.

4.7.4. Cultures and Times

4.7.4.1 (I/L) Make inferences about an author's culture and historical viewpoints.

4.7.5. Responding to Text

4.7.5.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.7.5.2 (I/S) Use information to answer specific questions.

4.7.5.3 (I/L) Evaluate hypotheses based on information.

4.7.5.4 (I/L) Summarize information.

4.7.5.5 (I/L) Synthesize information.

4.7.5.6 (I/L) With assistance, paraphrase information.

4.7.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.7.6.1 (E/I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

4.7.6.2 (E/I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.7.6.3 (I/L) Analyze the accuracy of facts.

4.7.6.4 (E/I/S) Evaluate the author's use of facts and/or opinions.

4.7.6.5 (I/L) Determine reasonableness and adequacy of evidence.

4.7.6.6 (I/L) Verify information by referencing other sources.

4.7.7. Directions

4.7.7.1 (I/L) Read and follow directions to complete tasks or procedures.

4.7.7.2 (I/L) Evaluate directions to complete tasks or procedures for

4.7.7.2.a. Clarity

4.7.7.2.b. Format

4.7.7.2.c. Technical vocabulary

4.7.7.2.d. Text features

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.7.1. Prewriting

5.7.1.1 (I/L) Use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.7.1.2 (I/L) Choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.7.1.3 (I/L) Explore a topic to plan written work.

5.7.2. Drafting

5.7.2.1 (I/L) Draft multiple paragraph papers about a single topic that address

5.7.2.1.a. Audience

5.7.2.1.b. Purpose

5.7.2.1.c. Supporting details

5.7.2.1.d. Introduction

5.7.2.1.e. Conclusion

5.7.2.1.f. Transitions

5.7.3. Revising

5.7.3.1 (I/L) Revise drafts for

5.7.3.1.a. Voice

5.7.3.1.b. Organization

5.7.3.1.c. Focused ideas

5.7.3.1.d. Audience

5.7.3.1.e. Purpose

5.7.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.7.3.1.g. Word choice

5.7.3.1.h. Sentence fluency

5.7.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.7.4.1 (I/L) Edit essays and compositions to ensure correct spelling of

5.7.4.1.a. High frequency words.

5.7.4.1.b. Content words

5.7.4.2 (I/L) Edit for correct capitalization.

5.7.4.3 (I/L) Edit punctuation for

5.7.4.3.a. End punctuation

5.7.4.3.b. Commas

5.7.4.3.c. Apostrophes

5.7.4.3.d. Quotation marks

5.7.4.3.e. Abbreviations

5.7.4.3.f. Colons

5.7.4.3.g. Hyphens

5.7.4.3.h. Semicolons

5.7.4.3.i. Parentheses

5.7.4.4 (I/L) With assistance, edit punctuation for

5.7.4.4.a. Varied sentence structure

5.7.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.7.5.1 (I/L) Edit for correct use of

5.7.5.1.a. Nouns

5.7.5.1.b. Verbs

5.7.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.7.5.1.d. Adjectives

5.7.5.1.e. Subject/verb agreement

5.7.5.1.f. Verb tenses

5.7.5.1.g. Adverbs

5.7.5.1.h. Clauses

5.7.5.1.i. Phrases

5.7.5.1.j. Pronoun/antecedent agreement

5.7.5.1.k. Pronoun case

5.7.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.7.6.1 (I/L) Edit sentences for

5.7.6.1.a. Complete sentences

5.7.6.1.b. Combining sentences

5.7.6.1.c. Compound sentences

5.7.6.1.d. Complex sentences

5.7.6.1.e. Compound-complex sentences

5.7.6.2 (I/L) Edit sentences for the elimination of

5.7.6.2.a. Fragments

5.7.6.2.b. Run-ons

5.7.7. Publishing

5.7.7.1 (I/L) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

5.7.7.2 (I/L) Select a publishing format appropriate to the audience and purpose.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.7.1. Expository

6.7.1.1 (I/L) Write essays and compositions which include

6.7.1.1.a. A topic sentence

6.7.1.1.b. Supporting details

6.7.1.1.c. A concluding statement

6.7.1.1.d. A beginning, middle, and end

6.7.1.1.e. A thesis statement

6.7.1.1.f. Transitions

6.7.1.2 (I/L) Write essays and compositions using patterns of organization including

6.7.1.2.a. Compare and contrast

6.7.1.2.b. Cause and effect

6.7.1.3 (I/L) With assistance, write essays and compositions that use various organizational structures and stylistic devices.

6.7.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.7.2.1 (I/L) Write multiple-paragraph papers about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.7.2.1.a. Logical sequence

6.7.2.1.b. Characters

6.7.2.1.c. Setting

6.7.2.1.d. Plot

6.7.2.1.e. Dialogue

6.7.2.1.f. Figurative language

6.7.2.1.g. Sensory details

6.7.3. Poetry

6.7.3.1 (I/L) Write poetry.

6.7.4. Responses to Literature

6.7.4.1 (I/L) Write responses that demonstrate an understanding of plot, character, and setting.

6.7.4.2 (I/L) Summarize information.

6.7.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, write responses that make connections with other text, experiences, or ideas.

6.7.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.7.5.1 (I/L) Write responses that demonstrate an understanding of expository text supported by evidence.

6.7.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, write responses that make connections with other texts, experiences, or ideas.

6.7.6. Persuasive

6.7.6.1 (I/L) Write persuasive essays and compositions that include

6.7.6.1.a. A thesis statement

6.7.6.1.b. Supporting evidence

6.7.6.1.c. Relevant evidence

6.7.6.1.d. Cause/effect structure

6.7.6.2 (I/L) With assistance, write persuasive essays and compositions that include

6.7.6.2.a. Problem/solution

6.7.6.2.b. Structure

6.7.6.2.c. Rhetorical strategies

6.7.6.3 (I/L) Write persuasive essays appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.7.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.7.7.1 (I/L) Write a variety of communications in appropriate formats.

6.7.8. Directions

6.7.8.1 (I/L) Write directions to complete tasks or procedures with attention to

6.7.8.1.a. Clarity

6.7.8.1.b. Format

6.7.8.1.c. Technical vocabulary

6.7.8.1.d. Text features.

6.7.9. Research

6.7.9.1 (I/L) Write research papers by

6.7.9.1.a. Choosing and narrowing a research topic

6.7.9.1.b. Locating, collecting, and analyzing information from primary and secondary sources

6.7.9.1.c. Recording information

6.7.9.1.d. Paraphrasing and summarizing information

6.7.9.1.e. Organizing collected information

6.7.9.1.f. Documenting sources using a given format

6.7.9.2 (I/L) Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between original works and plagiarized works.

6.7.9.3 (I/L) Evaluate credibility of resources.

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.7.1. Message

7.7.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.7.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.7.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.7.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.7.1.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify

7.7.1.2.a. Main idea

7.7.1.2.b. Mood

7.7.1.2.c. Purpose

7.7.1.2.d. Messages

7.7.1.2.e. Tone

7.7.1.2.f. Persuasive techniques

7.7.1.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish fact from opinion.

7.7.1.4 (I/L) Listen for and summarize ideas and supporting details.

7.7.1.5 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate the effect of the speaker's attitude on audience.

7.7.2. Content and Delivery

7.7.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate oral communications for

7.7.2.1.a. Content

7.7.2.1.b. Delivery

7.7.2.1.c. Point of view

7.7.2.1.d. Ideas

7.7.2.1.e. Purpose

7.7.2.1.f. Value

7.7.2.2 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate public speaking techniques.

7.7.2.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate the logic of a speaker's argument(s).

7.7.2.7 (I/L) With assistance, provide constructive feedback on oral communications.

7.7.3. Vocabulary Development

7.7.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.7.4. Language

7.7.4.1 (I/L) Listen for and identify dialect and slang.

7.7.4.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.7.4.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish between social and academic language.

7.7.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.7.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to oral communications.

7.7.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

7.7.5.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate constructive feedback.

7.7.5.4 (I/L) Provide constructive feedback.

7.7.5.5 (I/L) Focus attention to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.7.1. Giving Directions

8.7.1.1 (I/L) Give directions to complete tasks or procedures with a focus on

8.7.1.1.a. Clarity

8.7.1.1.b. Technical vocabulary

8.7.1.2 (I/L) Ask questions to clarify directions.

8.7.2. Language

8.7.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe and elicit

8.7.2.1.a. Feelings

8.7.2.1.b. Experiences

8.7.2.1.c. Observations

8.7.2.1.d. Ideas

8.7.2.2 (I/L) Apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.7.3. Presentations

8.7.3.1 (I/L) Use public speaking techniques to deliver presentations with appropriate

8.7.3.1.a. Prosody

8.7.3.1.b. Volume

8.7.3.1.c. Eye contact

8.7.3.1.d. Enunciation

8.7.3.1.e. Posture

8.7.3.1.f. Expressions

8.7.3.1.g. Audience

8.7.3.1.h. Purpose

8.7.3.2 (I/L) Communicate information by

8.7.3.2.a. Maintaining a clear focus

8.7.3.2.b. Following a logical sequence

8.7.3.2.c. Illustrating information with media aids

8.7.3.3 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.7.3.4 (I/L) Defend a position using evidence.

8.7.4. Group Discussions

8.7.4.1 (I/L) Provide constructive feedback when participating in conversations and discussions.

8.7.4.2 (I/L) Respond to questions to generate possible solutions to a problem.

8.7.4.3 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to clarify information and extend ideas.

8.7.4.4 (I/L) Take a leadership role in conversations and discussions.

8.7.4.5 (I/L) Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.

8.7.4.6 (I/L) With assistance, negotiate to arrive at consensus by proposing and examining possible options.

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.8.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.8.3.1 (I/L) Decode unknown words in text using structural analysis through

1.8.3.1.a. Base words

1.8.3.1.b. Root words

1.8.3.1.c. Suffixes

1.8.3.1.d. Prefixes

1.8.3.1.e. Syllables

1.8.3.1.f. Compound words

1.8.4. Vocabulary Development

1.8.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.8.4.1.a. Homographs

1.8.4.1.b. Homophones

1.8.4.1.c. Syntax

1.8.4.1.d. Parts of speech

1.8.4.1.e. Synonyms

1.8.4.1.f. Antonyms

1.8.4.2 (I/S) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.8.4.2.a. Context clues

1.8.4.2.b. Structural analysis

1.8.4.3 (I/L) Apply alphabetic order to locate words in resources.

1.8.4.4 (I/L) Use resources to find and/or confirm meaning of

1.8.4.4.a. Unknown words

1.8.4.4.b. Word origins

1.8.4.4.c. Greek word roots

1.8.4.4.d. Latin word roots

1.8.4.5 (I/L) Evaluate authors' use of connotation and denotation in text.

1.8.4.6 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.8.4.6.a. Pictures

1.8.4.6.b. Symbols

1.8.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.8.5.1 (I/L) Apply knowledge of content-specific vocabulary in text to build comprehension.

1.8.5.2 (I/L) Read fluently aloud and/or silently with a focus on

1.8.5.2.a. Prosody

1.8.5.2.b. Accuracy

1.8.5.2.c. Automaticity

1.8.5.2.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.8.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.8.1.1 (I/L) Select before reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.8.1.1.a. Preview text

2.8.1.1.b. Access prior knowledge

2.8.1.1.c. Build background knowledge

2.8.1.1.d. Set purpose for reading

2.8.1.1.e. Make predictions

2.8.1.1.f. Determine reading rate

2.8.1.1.g. Determine text type

2.8.2. During Reading Strategies

2.8.2.1 (I/L) Select during reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.8.2.1.a. Use self-correcting strategies

2.8.2.1.b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions

2.8.2.1.c. Understand and use key vocabulary

2.8.2.1.d. Identify main idea and supporting details

2.8.2.1.e. Make inferences

2.8.2.1.f. Adjust reading rate

2.8.2.1.g. Apply knowledge of text type

2.8.3. After Reading Strategies

2.8.3.1 (I/L) Select after reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.8.3.1.a. Recall details

2.8.3.1.b. Restate main ideas

2.8.3.1.c. Organize information

2.8.3.1.d. Record information

2.8.3.1.e. Synthesize text

2.8.3.1.f. Evaluate text

2.8.3.1.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of reading strategies

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.8.1. Setting and Plot

3.8.1.1 (E/I/S) Analyze setting.

3.8.1.2 (E/I/S) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.8.1.2.a. Climax

3.8.1.2.b. Resolution

3.8.1.2.c. Turning point

3.8.1.3 (I/L) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.8.1.3.a. Exposition

3.8.1.3.b. Rising action

3.8.1.3.c. Falling action

3.8.1.4 (E/I/S) Describe internal and external conflict.

3.8.1.5 (I/S) Describe main plot and subplots.

3.8.1.6 (E/I/S) Analyze how one event may cause another event.

3.8.1.7 (E/I/S) Analyze an author's use of flashback.

3.8.1.8 (I/S) Analyze an author's use of foreshadowing.

3.8.1.9 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.8.2. Characterization

3.8.2.1 (I/S) Analyze methods of characterization used by the author.

3.8.2.2 (E/I/S) Describe the motivation for a character's actions.

3.8.2.3 (E/I/S) Explain the author's development of a character.

3.8.2.4 (E/I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.8.3. Theme

3.8.3.1 (E/I/S) Describe a theme based on evidence.

3.8.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

3.8.3.3 (E/I/S) Explain a lesson learned based on events and/or a character's actions.

3.8.4. Point of View

3.8.4.1 (E/I/S) Analyze the effect of an author's use of

3.8.4.1.a. First-person point of view

3.8.4.1.b. Third-person limited point of view

3.8.4.1.c. Third-person omniscient point of view

3.8.4.2 (I/L) Distinguish between third-person limited and third-person omniscient point of view.

3.8.5. Language

3.8.5.1 (E/I/S) Analyze the use and purpose of

3.8.5.1.a. Imagery

3.8.5.1.b. Figurative language

3.8.5.2 (I/L) Identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme on text.

3.8.5.3 (I/L) Analyze the use and purpose of

3.8.5.3.a. Sound devices

3.8.5.3.b. Dialect

3.8.5.3.c. Slang

3.8.5.3.d. Formal language

3.8.5.3.e. Informal language

3.8.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.8.6.1 (E/I/S) Explain the use of stylistic devices to create tone and mood.

3.8.6.2 (E/I/S) Analyze how words and phrases create mood.

3.8.6.3 (I/S) Explain the use of irony.

3.8.6.4 (I/L) With assistance, identify various types of irony.

3.8.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.8.7.1 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture.

3.8.7.2 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture on author's works.

3.8.7.3 (I/L) With assistance, analyze the influence of an author's work on historical events.

3.8.8. Predictions

3.8.8.1 (E/I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

3.8.9. Responding to Text

3.8.9.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.8.9.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

3.8.9.3 (I/L) Summarize information.

3.8.9.4 (I/L) Synthesize information.

3.8.9.5 (I/L) Paraphrase information.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.8.1. Text Features

4.8.1.1 (E/I/S) Evaluate information from

4.8.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.8.1.1.b. Graphs

4.8.1.1.c. Charts

4.8.1.1.d. Titles

4.8.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.8.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.8.1.1.g. Headings

4.8.1.1.h. Maps

4.8.1.2 (I/L) Evaluate information from

4.8.1.2.a. Table of contents

4.8.1.2.b. Glossaries

4.8.1.2.c. Indices

4.8.1.3 (I/S) Identify and explain the use of

4.8.1.3.a. Bold-faced words

4.8.1.3.b. Underlined words

4.8.1.3.c. Highlighted words

4.8.1.3.d. Italicized words

4.8.1.4 (I/L) Identify and explain the use of

4.8.1.4.a. Abbreviations

4.8.1.4.b. Acronyms

4.8.1.4.c. Parenthetical expressions

4.8.2. Language

4.8.2.1 (I/ L) Analyze the use of

4.8.2.1.a. Dialect

4.8.2.1.b. Slang

4.8.2.1.c. Idioms

4.8.2.1.d. Informal and formal language

4.8.2.2 (E/I/S) Analyze the use of

4.8.2.2.a. Figurative language

4.8.2.2.b. Analogies

4.8.2.3 (I/S) Explain words and phrases that reveal an author's tone.

4.8.2.4 (I/L) Explain how language clarifies ideas and concepts.

4.8.2.5 (E/I/S) Explain how language is used for the purpose of

4.8.2.5.a. Persuasion

4.8.2.5.b. Propaganda

4.8.2.6 (I/L) Describe how an author uses concrete examples to explain abstract ideas.

4.8.2.7 (E/I/S) Analyze intended and unintended effects of persuasive and/or propaganda techniques in various media.

4.8.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.8.3.1 (E/I/S) Analyze a theme based on evidence.

4.8.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

4.8.3.3 (I/S) Evaluate the impact of sequential and/or chronological order.

4.8.3.4 (E/I/S) Evaluate a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships

4.8.3.5 (E/I/S) Evaluate a problem and its solution.

4.8.3.6 (I/S) Describe a main idea based on evidence.

4.8.3.7 (I/L) Compare events.

4.8.3.8 (I/L) Evaluate the author's use of organizational structure.

4.8.3.9 (E/I/S) Analyze the development of an author's argument, viewpoint, and/or perspective.

4.8.4. Cultures and Times

4.8.4.1 (I/L) Make inferences about an author's culture and historical viewpoints.

4.8.4.2 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture.

4.8.4.3 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture on author's works.

4.8.5. Responding to Text

4.8.5.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.8.5.2 (I/S) Use information to answer specific questions.

4.8.5.3 (I/L) Evaluate hypotheses based on information.

4.8.5.4 (I/L) Summarize information.

4.8.5.5 (I/L) Synthesize information.

4.8.5.6 (I/L) Paraphrase information.

4.8.5.7 (I/L) With assistance, synthesize information from two or more texts.

4.8.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.8.6.1 (E/I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

4.8.6.2 (E/I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.8.6.3 (I/L) Analyze the accuracy of facts.

4.8.6.4 (E/I/S) Evaluate author's use of facts and/or opinions.

4.8.6.5 (I/L) Analyze reasonableness and adequacy of evidence.

4.8.6.6 (I/L) Analyze information from one source by referencing other sources.

4.8.6.7 (I/L) With assistance, predict events and/or relationships if sequence is altered.

4.8.6.8 (I/L) With assistance, predict events and/or relationships if chronological order is altered.

4.8.7. Directions

4.8.7.1 (I/L) Read and follow directions to complete tasks or procedures.

4.8.7.2 (I/L) Evaluate directions to complete tasks or procedures for

4.8.7.2.a. Clarity

4.8.7.2.b. Format

4.8.7.2.c. Technical vocabulary

4.8.7.2.d. Text features

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.8.1. Prewriting

5.8.1.1 (I/L) Use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.8.1.2 (I/L) Choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.8.1.3 (I/L) Explore a topic to plan written work.

5.8.2. Drafting

5.8.2.1 (E/I/S) Draft multiple paragraph papers about a single topic that address

5.8.2.1.a. Audience

5.8.2.1.b. Purpose

5.8.2.1.c. Supporting details

5.8.2.1.d. Introduction

5.8.2.1.e. Conclusion

5.8.2.1.f. Transitions

5.8.3. Revising

5.8.3.1 (E/I/S) Revise drafts for

5.8.3.1.a. Voice

5.8.3.1.b. Organization

5.8.3.1.c. Focused ideas

5.8.3.1.d. Audience

5.8.3.1.e. Purpose

5.8.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.8.3.1.g. Word choice

5.8.3.1.h. Sentence fluency

5.8.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.8.4.1 (E/I/S) Edit essays and compositions to ensure correct spelling of

5.8.4.1.a. High frequency words

5.8.4.1.b. Content words

5.8.4.2 (E/I/S) Edit for correct capitalization.

5.8.4.3 (E/I/S) Edit punctuation for

5.8.4.3.a. End punctuation

5.8.4.3.b. Commas

5.8.4.3.c. Apostrophes

5.8.4.3.d. Quotation marks

5.8.4.3.e. Abbreviations

5.8.4.3.f. Colons

5.8.4.3.g. Hyphens

5.8.4.3.h. Semicolons

5.8.4.3.i. Parentheses

5.8.4.3.j. Varied sentence structure

5.8.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.8.5.1 (E/I/S) Edit for correct use of

5.8.5.1.a. Nouns

5.8.5.1.b. Verbs

5.8.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.8.5.1.d. Adjectives

5.8.5.1.e. Subject/verb agreement

5.8.5.1.f. Verb tenses

5.8.5.1.g. Adverbs

5.8.5.1.h. Clauses

5.8.5.1.i. Phrases

5.8.5.1.j. Pronoun/antecedent agreement

5.8.5.1.k. Pronoun case

5.8.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.8.6.1 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for

5.8.6.1.a. Complete sentences

5.8.6.1.b. Combining sentences

5.8.6.1.c. Compound sentences

5.8.6.1.d. Complex sentences

5.8.6.1.e. Compound-complex sentences

5.8.6.2 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for the elimination of

5.8.6.2.a. Fragments

5.8.6.2.b. Run-ons

5.8.7. Publishing

5.8.7.1 (E/I/S) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

5.8.7.2 (I/L) Select a publishing format appropriate to the audience and purpose.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.8.1. Expository

6.8.1.1 (E/I/S) Write essays and compositions which include

6.8.1.1.a. A topic sentence

6.8.1.1.b. Supporting details

6.8.1.1.c. A concluding statement

6.8.1.1.d. A beginning, middle, and end

6.8.1.1.e. A thesis statement

6.8.1.1.f. Transitions

6.8.1.2 (E/I/S) Write essays and compositions that use various organizational structures and stylistic devices.

6.8.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.8.2.1 (E/I/S) Write multiple-paragraph papers about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.8.2.1.a. Logical sequence

6.8.2.1.b. Characters

6.8.2.1.c. Setting

6.8.2.1.d. Plot

6.8.2.1.e. Dialogue

6.8.2.1.f. Figurative language

6.8.2.1.g. Sensory details

6.8.3. Poetry

6.8.3.1 (I/L) Write poetry.

6.8.4. Responses to Literature

6.8.4.1 (I/L) Write responses that make connections with other text, experiences, or ideas.

6.8.4.2 (I/L) Summarize information.

6.8.4.3 (I/L) With assistance, write literary analyses.

6.8.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.8.5.1 (I/L) Write responses that make connections with other texts, experiences, or ideas.

6.8.5.2 (I/L) With assistance, write analyses of expository text that addresses effectiveness of the writing technique.

6.8.6. Persuasive

6.8.6.1 (E/I/S) Write persuasive essays and compositions that include

6.8.6.1.a. A thesis statement

6.8.6.1.b. Supporting evidence

6.8.6.1.c. Relevant evidence

6.8.6.1.d. Cause/effect structure

6.8.6.1.e. Problem/solution structure

6.8.6.1.f. Rhetorical strategies

6.8.6.2 (E/I/S) Write persuasive essays and compositions appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.8.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.8.7.1 (I/L) Write a variety of communications in appropriate formats.

6.8.8. Directions

6.8.8.1 (I/L) Write directions to complete tasks or procedures with attention to

6.8.8.1.a. Clarity

6.8.8.1.b. Format

6.8.8.1.c. Technical vocabulary

6.8.8.1.d. Text features

6.8.9. Research

6.8.9.1 (I/L) Write research papers by

6.8.9.1.a. Choosing and narrowing a research topic

6.8.9.1.b. Locating, collecting, and analyzing information from primary and secondary sources

6.8.9.1.c. Recording information

6.8.9.1.d. Paraphrasing and summarizing information

6.8.9.1.e. Organizing collected information

6.8.9.1.f. Documenting and citing sources in a consistent format

6.8.9.2 (I/L) Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between original works and plagiarized works.

6.8.9.3 (I/L) Evaluate credibility of resources.

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.8.1. Message

7.8.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.8.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.8.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.8.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.8.1.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify

7.8.1.2.a. Main idea

7.8.1.2.b. Mood

7.8.1.2.c. Purpose

7.8.1.2.d. Messages

7.8.1.2.e. Tone

7.8.1.2.f. Persuasive techniques

7.8.1.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish fact from opinion.

7.8.1.4 (I/L) Listen for and summarize ideas and supporting details.

7.8.1.5 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate the effect of the speaker's attitude on audience.

7.8.2. Content and Delivery

7.8.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate oral communications for

7.8.2.1.a. Content

7.8.2.1.b. Delivery

7.8.2.1.c. Point of view

7.8.2.1.d. Ideas

7.8.2.1.e. Purpose

7.8.2.1.f. Value

7.8.2.2 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate the use of public speaking techniques.

7.8.2.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate the logic of a speaker's argument(s).

7.8.2.4 (I/L) Listen to and provide constructive feedback on oral communications.

7.8.3. Vocabulary Development

7.8.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.8.4. Language

7.8.4.1 (I/L) Listen for and identify dialect and slang.

7.8.4.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.8.4.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish between social and academic language.

7.8.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.8.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to oral communications.

7.8.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

7.8.5.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate constructive feedback.

7.8.5.4 (I/L) Provide constructive feedback.

7.8.5.5 (I/L) Focus attention to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.8.1. Giving Directions

8.8.1.1 (I/L) Give directions to complete tasks or procedures with a focus on

8.8.1.1.a. Clarity

8.8.1.1.b. Technical vocabulary

8.8.1.2 (I/L) Ask questions to clarify directions.

8.8.2. Language

8.8.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe and elicit

8.8.2.1.a. Feelings

8.8.2.1.b. Experiences

8.8.2.1.c. Observations

8.8.2.1.d. Ideas

8.8.2.2 (I/L) Apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.8.3. Presentations

8.8.3.1 (I/L) Use public speaking techniques to deliver presentations with appropriate

8.8.3.1.a. Prosody

8.8.3.1.b. Volume

8.8.3.1.c. Eye contact

8.8.3.1.d. Enunciation

8.8.3.1.e. Posture

8.8.3.1.f. Expressions

8.8.3.1.g. Audience

8.8.3.1.h. Purpose

8.8.3.2 (I/L) Communicate information by

8.8.3.2.a. Maintaining a clear focus

8.8.3.2.b. Following a logical sequence

8.8.3.2.c. Illustrating information with media aids

8.8.3.3 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.8.3.4 (I/L) Defend a position applying logic and citing evidence.

8.8.4. Group Discussions

8.8.4.1 (I/L) Provide constructive feedback using established criteria.

8.8.4.2 (I/L) Respond to questions with specific evidence in support of an opinion.

8.8.4.3 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to generate possible solutions to a problem.

8.8.4.4 (I/L) Take a leadership role in conversations and discussions.

8.8.4.5 (I/L) Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.

8.8.4.6 (I/L) Negotiate to arrive at consensus by proposing and examining possible options.

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.12.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.12.3.1 (I/L) Decode unknown words in text using structural analysis through

1.12.3.1.a. Base words

1.12.3.1.b. Root words

1.12.3.1.c. Suffixes

1.12.3.1.d. Prefixes

1.12.3.1.e. Syllables

1.12.3.1.f. Compound words

1.12.4. Vocabulary Development

1.12.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.12.4.1.a. Homographs

1.12.4.1.b. Homophones

1.12.4.1.c. Syntax

1.12.4.1.d. Parts of speech

1.12.4.1.e. Synonyms

1.12.4.1.f. Antonyms

1.12.4.2 (I/S) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.12.4.2.a. Context clues

1.12.4.2.b. Structural analysis

1.12.4.3 (I/L) Apply alphabetic order to locate words in resources.

1.12.4.4 (I/L) Use resources to find and/ or confirm meaning of

1.12.4.4.a. Unknown words

1.12.4.4.b. Word origins

1.12.4.4.c. Greek word roots

1.12.4.4.d. Latin word roots

1.12.4.5 (I/L) Evaluate authors' use of connotation and denotation in text.

1.12.4.6 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.12.4.6.a. Pictures

1.12.4.6.b. Symbols

1.12.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.12.5.1 (I/L) Apply knowledge of content-specific vocabulary in text to build comprehension.

1.12.5.2 (I/L) Read fluently aloud and/or silently with a focus on

1.12.5.2.a. Prosody

1.12.5.2.b. Accuracy

1.12.5.2.c. Automaticity

1.12.5.2.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.12.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.12.1.1 (I/L) Select before reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.1.1.a. Preview text

2.12.1.1.b. Access prior knowledge

2.12.1.1.c. Build background knowledge

2.12.1.1.d. Set purpose for reading

2.12.1.1.e. Make predictions

2.12.1.1.f. Determine reading rate

2.12.1.1.g. Determine text type

2.12.2. During Reading Strategies

2.12.2.1 (I/L) Select during reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.2.1.a. Use self-correcting strategies

2.12.2.1.b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions

2.12.2.1.c. Understand and use key vocabulary

2.12.2.1.d. Identify main idea and supporting details

2.12.2.1.e. Make inferences

2.12.2.1.f. Adjust reading rate

2.12.2.1.g. Apply knowledge of text type

2.12.3. After Reading Strategies

2.12.3.1 (I/L) Select after reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.3.1.a. Recall details

2.12.3.1.b. Restate main ideas

2.12.3.1.c. Organize information

2.12.3.1.d. Record information

2.12.3.1.e. Synthesize text

2.12.3.1.f. Evaluate text

2.12.3.1.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of reading strategies

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.12.1.. Setting and Plot

3.12.1.1 (I/S) Analyze setting.

3.12.1.2 (I/S) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.12.1.2.a. Climax

3.12.1.2.b. Resolution

3.12.1.2.c. Turning point

3.12.1.3 (I/L) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.12.1.3.a. Exposition

3.12.1.3.b. Rising action

3.12.1.3.c. Falling action

3.12.1.4 (I/S) Describe internal and external conflict.

3.12.1.5 (I/S) Describe main plot and subplots.

3.12.1.6 (I/S) Analyze how one event may cause another event.

3.12.1.7 (I/S) Analyze an author's use of flashback.

3.12.1.8 (I/S) Analyze an author's use of foreshadowing.

3.12.1.9 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.12.2. Characterization

3.12.2.1 (I/S) Evaluate methods of characterization used by the author.

3.12.2.2 (I/S) Describe the motivation for a character's actions.

3.12.2.3 (I/S) Analyze author's development of characters.

3.12.2.4 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.12.3. Theme

3.12.3.1 (I/S) Analyze a theme based on evidence.

3.12.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

3.12.3.3 (I/S) Explain a lesson learned based on events and/or a character's actions.

3.12.4. Point of View

3.12.4.1 (I/S) Evaluate the effect of an author's use of

3.12.4.1.a. First-person point of view

3.12.4.1.b. Third-person limited point of view

3.12.4.1.c. Third-person omniscient point of view

3.12.4.2 (I/L) Distinguish between third-person limited and third-person omniscient point of view.

3.12.5. Language

3.12.5.1 (I/S) Evaluate the use and purpose of

3.12.5.1.a. Imagery

3.12.5.1.b. Figurative language

3.12.5.2 (I/L) Identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme on text.

3.12.5.3 (I/L) Evaluate the use and purpose of

3.12.5.3.a. Sound devices

3.12.5.3.b. Dialect

3.12.5.3.c. Slang

3.12.5.3.d. Formal language

3.12.5.3.e. Informal language

3.12.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.12.6.1 (I/S) Evaluate the use of stylistic devices to create tone and mood.

3.12.6.2 (I/L) Compare uses of stylistic devices to create mood.

3.12.6.3 (I/S) Explain the use of irony.

3.12.6.4 (I/L) Analyze uses of various types of irony.

3.12.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.12.7.1 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture.

3.12.7.2 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture on author's works.

3.12.7.3 (I/L) Analyze the influence of an author's work on historical events.

3.12.8. Predictions

3.12.8.1 (I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

3.12.9. Responding to Text

3.12.9.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.12.9.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

3.12.9.3 (I/L) Summarize information.

3.12.9.4 (I/L) Synthesize information.

3.12.9.5 (I/L) Paraphrase information.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.12.1. Text Features

4.12.1.1 (E/I/S) Evaluate information from

4.12.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.12.1.1.b. Graphs

4.12.1.1.c. Charts

4.12.1.1.d. Titles

4.12.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.12.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.12.1.1.g. Headings

4.12.1.1.h. Maps

4.12.1.2 (I/L) Evaluate information from

4.12.1.2.a. Table of contents

4.12.1.2.b. Glossaries

4.12.1.2.c. Indices

4.12.1.3 (I/S) Identify and explain the use of

4.12.1.3.a. Bold-faced words

4.12.1.3.b. Underlined words

4.12.1.3.c. Highlighted words

4.12.1.3.d. Italicized words

4.12.1.4 (I/L) Identify and explain the use of

4.12.1.4.a. Abbreviations

4.12.1.4.b. Acronyms

4.12.1.4.c. Parenthetical expressions

4.12.2. Language

4.12.2.1 (I/L) Analyze the use of

4.12.2.1.a. Dialect

4.12.2.1.b. Slang

4.12.2.1.c. Idioms

4.12.2.1.d. Informal and formal language

4.12.2.2 (E/I/S) Analyze the use of

4.12.2.2.a. Figurative language

4.12.2.2.b. Analogies

4.12.2.3 (I/S) Explain words and phrases that reveal an author's tone.

4.12.2.4 (I/L) Explain how language clarifies ideas and concepts.

4.12.2.5 (I/S) Explain how language is used for the purpose of

4.12.2.5.a. Persuasion

4.12.2.5.b. Propaganda

4.12.2.6 (I/L) Describe how an author uses concrete examples to explain abstract ideas.

4.12.2.7 (I/S) Evaluate intended and unintended effects of persuasive and/or propaganda techniques in various media.

4.12.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.12.3.1 (I/S) Analyze a theme based on evidence.

4.12.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

4.12.3.3 (I/S) Evaluate the impact of sequential and/or chronological order.

4.12.3.4 (I/S) Evaluate a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships

4.12.3.5 (I/S) Evaluate a problem and its solution.

4.12.3.6 (I/S) Describe a main idea based on evidence.

4.12.3.7 (I/L) Compare events.

4.12.3.8 (I/L) Evaluate the author's use of organizational structure.

4.12.3.9 (I/S) Evaluate the development of an author's argument, viewpoint, and/or perspective.

4.12.4. Cultures and Times

4.12.4.1 (I/L) Make inferences about an author's culture and historical viewpoints.

4.12.4.2 (I/L) Evaluate the influence of historical events and culture.

4.12.4.3 (I/L) Evaluate the influence of historical events and culture on author's works.

4.12.5. Responding to Text

4.12.5.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.12.5.2 (I/S) Use information to answer specific questions.

4.12.5.3 (I/L) Evaluate hypotheses based on information.

4.12.5.4 (I/L) Summarize information.

4.12.5.5 (I/L) Synthesize information.

4.12.5.6 (I/L) Paraphrase information.

4.12.5.7 (I/L) Synthesize information from two or more texts.

4.12.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.12.6.1 (I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

4.12.6.2 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.12.6.3 (I/L) Analyze the accuracy of facts.

4.12.6.4 (I/S) Evaluate author's use of facts and/or opinions.

4.12.6.5 (I/L) Evaluate reasonableness and adequacy of evidence.

4.12.6.6 (I/L) Evaluate information from one source by referencing other sources.

4.12.6.7 (I/S) Predict events and/or relationships if sequence is altered.

4.12.6.8 (I/S) Predict events and/or relationships if chronological order is altered.

4.12.7. Directions

4.12.7.1 (I/L) Read and follow directions to complete tasks or procedures.

4.12.7.2 (I/L) Evaluate directions to complete tasks or procedures for

4.12.7.2.a. Clarity

4.12.7.2.b. Format

4.12.7.2.c. Technical vocabulary

4.12.7.2.d. Text features

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.12.1. Prewriting

5.12.1.1 (I/L) Use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.12.1.2 (I/L) Choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.12.1.3 (I/L) Explore a topic to plan written work.

5.12.2. Drafting

5.12.2.1 (E/I/S) Draft multiple paragraph papers about a single topic that address

5.12.2.1.a. Audience

5.12.2.1.b. Purpose

5.12.2.1.c. Supporting details

5.12.2.1.d. Introduction

5.12.2.1.e. Conclusion

5.12.2.1.f. Transitions

5.12.3. Revising

5.12.3.1 (E/I/S) Revise drafts for

5.12.3.1.a. Voice

5.12.3.1.b. Organization

5.12.3.1.c. Focused ideas

5.12.3.1.d. Audience

5.12.3.1.e. Purpose

5.12.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.12.3.1.g. Word choice

5.12.3.1.h. Sentence fluency

5.12.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.12.4.1 (E/I/S) Edit essays and compositions to ensure correct spelling of

5.12.4.1.a. High frequency words

5.12.4.1.b. Content words

5.12.4.2 (E/I/S) Edit for correct capitalization.

5.12.4.3 (E/I/S) Edit for correct use of internal and external punctuation.

5.12.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.12.5.1 (E/I/S) Edit for correct use of

5.12.5.1.a. Nouns

5.12.5.1.b. Verbs

5.12.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.12.5.1.d. Adjectives

5.12.5.1.e. Subject/verb agreement

5.12.5.1.f. Verb tenses

5.12.5.1.g. Adverbs

5.12.5.1.h. Clauses

5.12.5.1.i. Phrases

5.12.5.1.j. Pronoun/antecedent agreement

5.12.5.1.k. Pronoun case

5.12.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.12.6.1 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for

5.12.6.1.a. Complete sentences

5.12.6.1.b. Combining sentences

5.12.6.1.c. Compound sentences

5.12.6.1.d. Complex sentences

5.12.6.1.e. Compound-complex sentences

5.12.6.2 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for the elimination of

5.12.6.2.a. Fragments

5.12.6.2.b. Run-ons

5.12.7. Publishing

5.12.7.1 (E/I/S) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

5.12.7.2 (I/L) Select a publishing format appropriate to the audience and purpose.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.12.1. Expository

6.12.1.1 (E/I/S) Write essays and compositions which include

6.12.1.1.a. A topic sentence

6.12.1.1.b. Supporting details

6.12.1.1.c. A concluding statement

6.12.1.1.d. A beginning, middle, and end

6.12.1.1.e. A thesis statement

6.12.1.1.f. Transitions

6.12.1.2 (E/I/S) Write essays and compositions that use various organizational structures and stylistic devices.

6.12.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.12.2.1 (E/I/S) Write multiple-paragraph papers about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.12.2.1.a. Logical sequence

6.12.2.1.b. Characters

6.12.2.1.c. Setting

6.12.2.1.d. Plot

6.12.2.1.e. Dialogue

6.12.2.1.f. Figurative language

6.12.2.1.g. Sensory details

6.12.3. Poetry

6.12.3.1 (I/L) Write poetry.

6.12.4. Responses to Literature

6.12.4.1 (I/L) Write literary analyses.

6.12.4.2 (I/L) Summarize information.

6.12.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.12.5.1 (I/L) Write analyses of expository text that addresses effectiveness of the writing technique.

6.12.6. Persuasive

6.12.6.1 (E/I/S) Write persuasive essays and compositions that include

6.12.6.1.a. A thesis statement

6.12.6.1.b. Supporting evidence

6.12.6.1.c. Relevant evidence

6.12.6.1.d. Cause/effect structure

6.12.6.1.e. Problem/solution structure

6.12.6.1.f. Rhetorical strategies

6.12.6.2 (E/I/S) Write persuasive essays and compositions appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.12.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.12.7.1 (I/L) Write a variety of communications in appropriate formats.

6.12.8. Directions

6.12.8.1 (I/L) Write directions to complete tasks or procedures with attention to

6.12.8.1.a. Clarity

6.12.8.1.b. Format

6.12.8.1.c. Technical vocabulary

6.12.8.1.d. Text features

6.12.9. Research

6.12.9.1 (I/L) Write research papers by

6.12.9.1.a. Choosing and narrowing a research topic

6.12.9.1.b. Locating, collecting, and analyzing information from primary and secondary sources

6.12.9.1.c. Recording information

6.12.9.1.d. Paraphrasing and summarizing information

6.12.9.1.e. Organizing collected information

6.12.9.1.f. Documenting and citing sources in a consistent format

6.12.9.2 (I/L) Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between original works and plagiarized works.

6.12.9.3 (I/L) Evaluate credibility of resources.

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.12.1. Message

7.12.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.12.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.12.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.12.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.12.1.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify

7.12.1.2.a. Main idea

7.12.1.2.b. Mood

7.12.1.2.c. Purpose

7.12.1.2.d. Messages

7.12.1.2.e. Tone

7.12.1.2.f. Persuasive techniques

7.12.1.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish fact from opinion.

7.12.1.4 (I/L) Listen for and summarize ideas and supporting details.

7.12.1.5 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate the effect of the speaker's attitude on audience.

7.12.2. Content and Delivery

7.12.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate oral communications for

7.12.2.1.a. Content

7.12.2.1.b. Delivery

7.12.2.1.c. Point of view

7.12.2.1.d. Ideas

7.12.2.1.e. Purpose

7.12.2.1.f. Value

7.12.2.2 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate the use of public speaking techniques.

7.12.2.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate the logic of a speaker's argument(s).

7.12.2.4 (I/L) Listen to and provide constructive feedback on oral communications.

7.12.3. Vocabulary Development

7.12.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.12.4. Language

7.12.4.1 (I/L) Listen for and identify dialect and slang.

7.12.4.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.12.4.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish between social and academic language.

7.12.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.12.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to oral communications.

7.12.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

7.12.5.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate constructive feedback.

7.12.5.4 (I/L) Provide constructive feedback.

7.12.5.5 (I/L) Focus attention on a speaker to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.12.1. Giving Directions

8.12.1.1 (I/L) Give directions to complete tasks or procedures with a focus on

8.12.1.1.a. Clarity

8.12.1.1.b. Technical vocabulary

8.12.1.2 (I/L) Ask questions to clarify directions.

8.12.2. Language

8.12.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe and elicit

8.12.2.1.a. Feelings

8.12.2.1.b. Experiences

8.12.2.1.c. Observations

8.12.2.1.d. Ideas

8.12.2.2 (I/L) Apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.12.3. Presentations

8.12.3.1 (I/L) Use public speaking techniques to deliver presentations with appropriate

8.12.3.1.a. Prosody

8.12.3.1.b. Volume

8.12.3.1.c. Eye contact

8.12.3.1.d. Enunciation

8.12.3.1.e. Posture

8.12.3.1.f. Expressions

8.12.3.1.g. Audience

8.12.3.1.h. Purpose

8.12.3.2 (I/L) Communicate information by

8.12.3.2.a. Maintaining a clear focus

8.12.3.2.b. Following a logical sequence

8.12.3.2.c. Illustrating information with media aids

8.12.3.3 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.12.3.4 (I/L) Defend a position applying logic and citing evidence.

8.12.4. Group Discussions

8.12.4.1 (I/L) Participate in conversations to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

8.12.4.2 (I/L) Respond to questions with specific evidence in support of an opinion.

8.12.4.3 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to generate possible solutions to a problem.

8.12.4.4 (I/L) Take a leadership role in conversations and discussions.

8.12.4.5 (I/L) Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.

8.12.4.6 (I/L) Negotiate to arrive at consensus by proposing and examining possible options.

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.12.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.12.3.1 (I/L) Decode unknown words in text using structural analysis through

1.12.3.1.a. Base words

1.12.3.1.b. Root words

1.12.3.1.c. Suffixes

1.12.3.1.d. Prefixes

1.12.3.1.e. Syllables

1.12.3.1.f. Compound words

1.12.4. Vocabulary Development

1.12.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.12.4.1.a. Homographs

1.12.4.1.b. Homophones

1.12.4.1.c. Syntax

1.12.4.1.d. Parts of speech

1.12.4.1.e. Synonyms

1.12.4.1.f. Antonyms

1.12.4.2 (I/S) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.12.4.2.a. Context clues

1.12.4.2.b. Structural analysis

1.12.4.3 (I/L) Apply alphabetic order to locate words in resources.

1.12.4.4 (I/L) Use resources to find and/ or confirm meaning of

1.12.4.4.a. Unknown words

1.12.4.4.b. Word origins

1.12.4.4.c. Greek word roots

1.12.4.4.d. Latin word roots

1.12.4.5 (I/L) Evaluate authors' use of connotation and denotation in text.

1.12.4.6 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.12.4.6.a. Pictures

1.12.4.6.b. Symbols

1.12.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.12.5.1 (I/L) Apply knowledge of content-specific vocabulary in text to build comprehension.

1.12.5.2 (I/L) Read fluently aloud and/or silently with a focus on

1.12.5.2.a. Prosody

1.12.5.2.b. Accuracy

1.12.5.2.c. Automaticity

1.12.5.2.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.12.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.12.1.1 (I/L) Select before reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.1.1.a. Preview text

2.12.1.1.b. Access prior knowledge

2.12.1.1.c. Build background knowledge

2.12.1.1.d. Set purpose for reading

2.12.1.1.e. Make predictions

2.12.1.1.f. Determine reading rate

2.12.1.1.g. Determine text type

2.12.2. During Reading Strategies

2.12.2.1 (I/L) Select during reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.2.1.a. Use self-correcting strategies

2.12.2.1.b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions

2.12.2.1.c. Understand and use key vocabulary

2.12.2.1.d. Identify main idea and supporting details

2.12.2.1.e. Make inferences

2.12.2.1.f. Adjust reading rate

2.12.2.1.g. Apply knowledge of text type

2.12.3. After Reading Strategies

2.12.3.1 (I/L) Select after reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.3.1.a. Recall details

2.12.3.1.b. Restate main ideas

2.12.3.1.c. Organize information

2.12.3.1.d. Record information

2.12.3.1.e. Synthesize text

2.12.3.1.f. Evaluate text

2.12.3.1.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of reading strategies

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.12.1.. Setting and Plot

3.12.1.1 (I/S) Analyze setting.

3.12.1.2 (I/S) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.12.1.2.a. Climax

3.12.1.2.b. Resolution

3.12.1.2.c. Turning point

3.12.1.3 (I/L) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.12.1.3.a. Exposition

3.12.1.3.b. Rising action

3.12.1.3.c. Falling action

3.12.1.4 (I/S) Describe internal and external conflict.

3.12.1.5 (I/S) Describe main plot and subplots.

3.12.1.6 (I/S) Analyze how one event may cause another event.

3.12.1.7 (I/S) Analyze an author's use of flashback.

3.12.1.8 (I/S) Analyze an author's use of foreshadowing.

3.12.1.9 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.12.2. Characterization

3.12.2.1 (I/S) Evaluate methods of characterization used by the author.

3.12.2.2 (I/S) Describe the motivation for a character's actions.

3.12.2.3 (I/S) Analyze author's development of characters.

3.12.2.4 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.12.3. Theme

3.12.3.1 (I/S) Analyze a theme based on evidence.

3.12.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

3.12.3.3 (I/S) Explain a lesson learned based on events and/or a character's actions.

3.12.4. Point of View

3.12.4.1 (I/S) Evaluate the effect of an author's use of

3.12.4.1.a. First-person point of view

3.12.4.1.b. Third-person limited point of view

3.12.4.1.c. Third-person omniscient point of view

3.12.4.2 (I/L) Distinguish between third-person limited and third-person omniscient point of view.

3.12.5. Language

3.12.5.1 (I/S) Evaluate the use and purpose of

3.12.5.1.a. Imagery

3.12.5.1.b. Figurative language

3.12.5.2 (I/L) Identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme on text.

3.12.5.3 (I/L) Evaluate the use and purpose of

3.12.5.3.a. Sound devices

3.12.5.3.b. Dialect

3.12.5.3.c. Slang

3.12.5.3.d. Formal language

3.12.5.3.e. Informal language

3.12.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.12.6.1 (I/S) Evaluate the use of stylistic devices to create tone and mood.

3.12.6.2 (I/L) Compare uses of stylistic devices to create mood.

3.12.6.3 (I/S) Explain the use of irony.

3.12.6.4 (I/L) Analyze uses of various types of irony.

3.12.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.12.7.1 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture.

3.12.7.2 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture on author's works.

3.12.7.3 (I/L) Analyze the influence of an author's work on historical events.

3.12.8. Predictions

3.12.8.1 (I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

3.12.9. Responding to Text

3.12.9.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.12.9.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

3.12.9.3 (I/L) Summarize information.

3.12.9.4 (I/L) Synthesize information.

3.12.9.5 (I/L) Paraphrase information.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.12.1. Text Features

4.12.1.1 (E/I/S) Evaluate information from

4.12.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.12.1.1.b. Graphs

4.12.1.1.c. Charts

4.12.1.1.d. Titles

4.12.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.12.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.12.1.1.g. Headings

4.12.1.1.h. Maps

4.12.1.2 (I/L) Evaluate information from

4.12.1.2.a. Table of contents

4.12.1.2.b. Glossaries

4.12.1.2.c. Indices

4.12.1.3 (I/S) Identify and explain the use of

4.12.1.3.a. Bold-faced words

4.12.1.3.b. Underlined words

4.12.1.3.c. Highlighted words

4.12.1.3.d. Italicized words

4.12.1.4 (I/L) Identify and explain the use of

4.12.1.4.a. Abbreviations

4.12.1.4.b. Acronyms

4.12.1.4.c. Parenthetical expressions

4.12.2. Language

4.12.2.1 (I/L) Analyze the use of

4.12.2.1.a. Dialect

4.12.2.1.b. Slang

4.12.2.1.c. Idioms

4.12.2.1.d. Informal and formal language

4.12.2.2 (E/I/S) Analyze the use of

4.12.2.2.a. Figurative language

4.12.2.2.b. Analogies

4.12.2.3 (I/S) Explain words and phrases that reveal an author's tone.

4.12.2.4 (I/L) Explain how language clarifies ideas and concepts.

4.12.2.5 (I/S) Explain how language is used for the purpose of

4.12.2.5.a. Persuasion

4.12.2.5.b. Propaganda

4.12.2.6 (I/L) Describe how an author uses concrete examples to explain abstract ideas.

4.12.2.7 (I/S) Evaluate intended and unintended effects of persuasive and/or propaganda techniques in various media.

4.12.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.12.3.1 (I/S) Analyze a theme based on evidence.

4.12.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

4.12.3.3 (I/S) Evaluate the impact of sequential and/or chronological order.

4.12.3.4 (I/S) Evaluate a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships

4.12.3.5 (I/S) Evaluate a problem and its solution.

4.12.3.6 (I/S) Describe a main idea based on evidence.

4.12.3.7 (I/L) Compare events.

4.12.3.8 (I/L) Evaluate the author's use of organizational structure.

4.12.3.9 (I/S) Evaluate the development of an author's argument, viewpoint, and/or perspective.

4.12.4. Cultures and Times

4.12.4.1 (I/L) Make inferences about an author's culture and historical viewpoints.

4.12.4.2 (I/L) Evaluate the influence of historical events and culture.

4.12.4.3 (I/L) Evaluate the influence of historical events and culture on author's works.

4.12.5. Responding to Text

4.12.5.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.12.5.2 (I/S) Use information to answer specific questions.

4.12.5.3 (I/L) Evaluate hypotheses based on information.

4.12.5.4 (I/L) Summarize information.

4.12.5.5 (I/L) Synthesize information.

4.12.5.6 (I/L) Paraphrase information.

4.12.5.7 (I/L) Synthesize information from two or more texts.

4.12.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.12.6.1 (I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

4.12.6.2 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.12.6.3 (I/L) Analyze the accuracy of facts.

4.12.6.4 (I/S) Evaluate author's use of facts and/or opinions.

4.12.6.5 (I/L) Evaluate reasonableness and adequacy of evidence.

4.12.6.6 (I/L) Evaluate information from one source by referencing other sources.

4.12.6.7 (I/S) Predict events and/or relationships if sequence is altered.

4.12.6.8 (I/S) Predict events and/or relationships if chronological order is altered.

4.12.7. Directions

4.12.7.1 (I/L) Read and follow directions to complete tasks or procedures.

4.12.7.2 (I/L) Evaluate directions to complete tasks or procedures for

4.12.7.2.a. Clarity

4.12.7.2.b. Format

4.12.7.2.c. Technical vocabulary

4.12.7.2.d. Text features

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.12.1. Prewriting

5.12.1.1 (I/L) Use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.12.1.2 (I/L) Choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.12.1.3 (I/L) Explore a topic to plan written work.

5.12.2. Drafting

5.12.2.1 (E/I/S) Draft multiple paragraph papers about a single topic that address

5.12.2.1.a. Audience

5.12.2.1.b. Purpose

5.12.2.1.c. Supporting details

5.12.2.1.d. Introduction

5.12.2.1.e. Conclusion

5.12.2.1.f. Transitions

5.12.3. Revising

5.12.3.1 (E/I/S) Revise drafts for

5.12.3.1.a. Voice

5.12.3.1.b. Organization

5.12.3.1.c. Focused ideas

5.12.3.1.d. Audience

5.12.3.1.e. Purpose

5.12.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.12.3.1.g. Word choice

5.12.3.1.h. Sentence fluency

5.12.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.12.4.1 (E/I/S) Edit essays and compositions to ensure correct spelling of

5.12.4.1.a. High frequency words

5.12.4.1.b. Content words

5.12.4.2 (E/I/S) Edit for correct capitalization.

5.12.4.3 (E/I/S) Edit for correct use of internal and external punctuation.

5.12.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.12.5.1 (E/I/S) Edit for correct use of

5.12.5.1.a. Nouns

5.12.5.1.b. Verbs

5.12.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.12.5.1.d. Adjectives

5.12.5.1.e. Subject/verb agreement

5.12.5.1.f. Verb tenses

5.12.5.1.g. Adverbs

5.12.5.1.h. Clauses

5.12.5.1.i. Phrases

5.12.5.1.j. Pronoun/antecedent agreement

5.12.5.1.k. Pronoun case

5.12.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.12.6.1 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for

5.12.6.1.a. Complete sentences

5.12.6.1.b. Combining sentences

5.12.6.1.c. Compound sentences

5.12.6.1.d. Complex sentences

5.12.6.1.e. Compound-complex sentences

5.12.6.2 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for the elimination of

5.12.6.2.a. Fragments

5.12.6.2.b. Run-ons

5.12.7. Publishing

5.12.7.1 (E/I/S) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

5.12.7.2 (I/L) Select a publishing format appropriate to the audience and purpose.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.12.1. Expository

6.12.1.1 (E/I/S) Write essays and compositions which include

6.12.1.1.a. A topic sentence

6.12.1.1.b. Supporting details

6.12.1.1.c. A concluding statement

6.12.1.1.d. A beginning, middle, and end

6.12.1.1.e. A thesis statement

6.12.1.1.f. Transitions

6.12.1.2 (E/I/S) Write essays and compositions that use various organizational structures and stylistic devices.

6.12.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.12.2.1 (E/I/S) Write multiple-paragraph papers about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.12.2.1.a. Logical sequence

6.12.2.1.b. Characters

6.12.2.1.c. Setting

6.12.2.1.d. Plot

6.12.2.1.e. Dialogue

6.12.2.1.f. Figurative language

6.12.2.1.g. Sensory details

6.12.3. Poetry

6.12.3.1 (I/L) Write poetry.

6.12.4. Responses to Literature

6.12.4.1 (I/L) Write literary analyses.

6.12.4.2 (I/L) Summarize information.

6.12.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.12.5.1 (I/L) Write analyses of expository text that addresses effectiveness of the writing technique.

6.12.6. Persuasive

6.12.6.1 (E/I/S) Write persuasive essays and compositions that include

6.12.6.1.a. A thesis statement

6.12.6.1.b. Supporting evidence

6.12.6.1.c. Relevant evidence

6.12.6.1.d. Cause/effect structure

6.12.6.1.e. Problem/solution structure

6.12.6.1.f. Rhetorical strategies

6.12.6.2 (E/I/S) Write persuasive essays and compositions appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.12.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.12.7.1 (I/L) Write a variety of communications in appropriate formats.

6.12.8. Directions

6.12.8.1 (I/L) Write directions to complete tasks or procedures with attention to

6.12.8.1.a. Clarity

6.12.8.1.b. Format

6.12.8.1.c. Technical vocabulary

6.12.8.1.d. Text features

6.12.9. Research

6.12.9.1 (I/L) Write research papers by

6.12.9.1.a. Choosing and narrowing a research topic

6.12.9.1.b. Locating, collecting, and analyzing information from primary and secondary sources

6.12.9.1.c. Recording information

6.12.9.1.d. Paraphrasing and summarizing information

6.12.9.1.e. Organizing collected information

6.12.9.1.f. Documenting and citing sources in a consistent format

6.12.9.2 (I/L) Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between original works and plagiarized works.

6.12.9.3 (I/L) Evaluate credibility of resources.

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.12.1. Message

7.12.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.12.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.12.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.12.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.12.1.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify

7.12.1.2.a. Main idea

7.12.1.2.b. Mood

7.12.1.2.c. Purpose

7.12.1.2.d. Messages

7.12.1.2.e. Tone

7.12.1.2.f. Persuasive techniques

7.12.1.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish fact from opinion.

7.12.1.4 (I/L) Listen for and summarize ideas and supporting details.

7.12.1.5 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate the effect of the speaker's attitude on audience.

7.12.2. Content and Delivery

7.12.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate oral communications for

7.12.2.1.a. Content

7.12.2.1.b. Delivery

7.12.2.1.c. Point of view

7.12.2.1.d. Ideas

7.12.2.1.e. Purpose

7.12.2.1.f. Value

7.12.2.2 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate the use of public speaking techniques.

7.12.2.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate the logic of a speaker's argument(s).

7.12.2.4 (I/L) Listen to and provide constructive feedback on oral communications.

7.12.3. Vocabulary Development

7.12.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.12.4. Language

7.12.4.1 (I/L) Listen for and identify dialect and slang.

7.12.4.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.12.4.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish between social and academic language.

7.12.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.12.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to oral communications.

7.12.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

7.12.5.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate constructive feedback.

7.12.5.4 (I/L) Provide constructive feedback.

7.12.5.5 (I/L) Focus attention on a speaker to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.12.1. Giving Directions

8.12.1.1 (I/L) Give directions to complete tasks or procedures with a focus on

8.12.1.1.a. Clarity

8.12.1.1.b. Technical vocabulary

8.12.1.2 (I/L) Ask questions to clarify directions.

8.12.2. Language

8.12.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe and elicit

8.12.2.1.a. Feelings

8.12.2.1.b. Experiences

8.12.2.1.c. Observations

8.12.2.1.d. Ideas

8.12.2.2 (I/L) Apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.12.3. Presentations

8.12.3.1 (I/L) Use public speaking techniques to deliver presentations with appropriate

8.12.3.1.a. Prosody

8.12.3.1.b. Volume

8.12.3.1.c. Eye contact

8.12.3.1.d. Enunciation

8.12.3.1.e. Posture

8.12.3.1.f. Expressions

8.12.3.1.g. Audience

8.12.3.1.h. Purpose

8.12.3.2 (I/L) Communicate information by

8.12.3.2.a. Maintaining a clear focus

8.12.3.2.b. Following a logical sequence

8.12.3.2.c. Illustrating information with media aids

8.12.3.3 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.12.3.4 (I/L) Defend a position applying logic and citing evidence.

8.12.4. Group Discussions

8.12.4.1 (I/L) Participate in conversations to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

8.12.4.2 (I/L) Respond to questions with specific evidence in support of an opinion.

8.12.4.3 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to generate possible solutions to a problem.

8.12.4.4 (I/L) Take a leadership role in conversations and discussions.

8.12.4.5 (I/L) Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.

8.12.4.6 (I/L) Negotiate to arrive at consensus by proposing and examining possible options.

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.12.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.12.3.1 (I/L) Decode unknown words in text using structural analysis through

1.12.3.1.a. Base words

1.12.3.1.b. Root words

1.12.3.1.c. Suffixes

1.12.3.1.d. Prefixes

1.12.3.1.e. Syllables

1.12.3.1.f. Compound words

1.12.4. Vocabulary Development

1.12.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.12.4.1.a. Homographs

1.12.4.1.b. Homophones

1.12.4.1.c. Syntax

1.12.4.1.d. Parts of speech

1.12.4.1.e. Synonyms

1.12.4.1.f. Antonyms

1.12.4.2 (I/S) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.12.4.2.a. Context clues

1.12.4.2.b. Structural analysis

1.12.4.3 (I/L) Apply alphabetic order to locate words in resources.

1.12.4.4 (I/L) Use resources to find and/ or confirm meaning of

1.12.4.4.a. Unknown words

1.12.4.4.b. Word origins

1.12.4.4.c. Greek word roots

1.12.4.4.d. Latin word roots

1.12.4.5 (I/L) Evaluate authors' use of connotation and denotation in text.

1.12.4.6 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.12.4.6.a. Pictures

1.12.4.6.b. Symbols

1.12.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.12.5.1 (I/L) Apply knowledge of content-specific vocabulary in text to build comprehension.

1.12.5.2 (I/L) Read fluently aloud and/or silently with a focus on

1.12.5.2.a. Prosody

1.12.5.2.b. Accuracy

1.12.5.2.c. Automaticity

1.12.5.2.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.12.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.12.1.1 (I/L) Select before reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.1.1.a. Preview text

2.12.1.1.b. Access prior knowledge

2.12.1.1.c. Build background knowledge

2.12.1.1.d. Set purpose for reading

2.12.1.1.e. Make predictions

2.12.1.1.f. Determine reading rate

2.12.1.1.g. Determine text type

2.12.2. During Reading Strategies

2.12.2.1 (I/L) Select during reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.2.1.a. Use self-correcting strategies

2.12.2.1.b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions

2.12.2.1.c. Understand and use key vocabulary

2.12.2.1.d. Identify main idea and supporting details

2.12.2.1.e. Make inferences

2.12.2.1.f. Adjust reading rate

2.12.2.1.g. Apply knowledge of text type

2.12.3. After Reading Strategies

2.12.3.1 (I/L) Select after reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.3.1.a. Recall details

2.12.3.1.b. Restate main ideas

2.12.3.1.c. Organize information

2.12.3.1.d. Record information

2.12.3.1.e. Synthesize text

2.12.3.1.f. Evaluate text

2.12.3.1.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of reading strategies

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.12.1.. Setting and Plot

3.12.1.1 (I/S) Analyze setting.

3.12.1.2 (I/S) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.12.1.2.a. Climax

3.12.1.2.b. Resolution

3.12.1.2.c. Turning point

3.12.1.3 (I/L) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.12.1.3.a. Exposition

3.12.1.3.b. Rising action

3.12.1.3.c. Falling action

3.12.1.4 (I/S) Describe internal and external conflict.

3.12.1.5 (I/S) Describe main plot and subplots.

3.12.1.6 (I/S) Analyze how one event may cause another event.

3.12.1.7 (I/S) Analyze an author's use of flashback.

3.12.1.8 (I/S) Analyze an author's use of foreshadowing.

3.12.1.9 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.12.2. Characterization

3.12.2.1 (I/S) Evaluate methods of characterization used by the author.

3.12.2.2 (I/S) Describe the motivation for a character's actions.

3.12.2.3 (I/S) Analyze author's development of characters.

3.12.2.4 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.12.3. Theme

3.12.3.1 (I/S) Analyze a theme based on evidence.

3.12.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

3.12.3.3 (I/S) Explain a lesson learned based on events and/or a character's actions.

3.12.4. Point of View

3.12.4.1 (I/S) Evaluate the effect of an author's use of

3.12.4.1.a. First-person point of view

3.12.4.1.b. Third-person limited point of view

3.12.4.1.c. Third-person omniscient point of view

3.12.4.2 (I/L) Distinguish between third-person limited and third-person omniscient point of view.

3.12.5. Language

3.12.5.1 (I/S) Evaluate the use and purpose of

3.12.5.1.a. Imagery

3.12.5.1.b. Figurative language

3.12.5.2 (I/L) Identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme on text.

3.12.5.3 (I/L) Evaluate the use and purpose of

3.12.5.3.a. Sound devices

3.12.5.3.b. Dialect

3.12.5.3.c. Slang

3.12.5.3.d. Formal language

3.12.5.3.e. Informal language

3.12.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.12.6.1 (I/S) Evaluate the use of stylistic devices to create tone and mood.

3.12.6.2 (I/L) Compare uses of stylistic devices to create mood.

3.12.6.3 (I/S) Explain the use of irony.

3.12.6.4 (I/L) Analyze uses of various types of irony.

3.12.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.12.7.1 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture.

3.12.7.2 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture on author's works.

3.12.7.3 (I/L) Analyze the influence of an author's work on historical events.

3.12.8. Predictions

3.12.8.1 (I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

3.12.9. Responding to Text

3.12.9.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.12.9.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

3.12.9.3 (I/L) Summarize information.

3.12.9.4 (I/L) Synthesize information.

3.12.9.5 (I/L) Paraphrase information.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.12.1. Text Features

4.12.1.1 (E/I/S) Evaluate information from

4.12.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.12.1.1.b. Graphs

4.12.1.1.c. Charts

4.12.1.1.d. Titles

4.12.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.12.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.12.1.1.g. Headings

4.12.1.1.h. Maps

4.12.1.2 (I/L) Evaluate information from

4.12.1.2.a. Table of contents

4.12.1.2.b. Glossaries

4.12.1.2.c. Indices

4.12.1.3 (I/S) Identify and explain the use of

4.12.1.3.a. Bold-faced words

4.12.1.3.b. Underlined words

4.12.1.3.c. Highlighted words

4.12.1.3.d. Italicized words

4.12.1.4 (I/L) Identify and explain the use of

4.12.1.4.a. Abbreviations

4.12.1.4.b. Acronyms

4.12.1.4.c. Parenthetical expressions

4.12.2. Language

4.12.2.1 (I/L) Analyze the use of

4.12.2.1.a. Dialect

4.12.2.1.b. Slang

4.12.2.1.c. Idioms

4.12.2.1.d. Informal and formal language

4.12.2.2 (E/I/S) Analyze the use of

4.12.2.2.a. Figurative language

4.12.2.2.b. Analogies

4.12.2.3 (I/S) Explain words and phrases that reveal an author's tone.

4.12.2.4 (I/L) Explain how language clarifies ideas and concepts.

4.12.2.5 (I/S) Explain how language is used for the purpose of

4.12.2.5.a. Persuasion

4.12.2.5.b. Propaganda

4.12.2.6 (I/L) Describe how an author uses concrete examples to explain abstract ideas.

4.12.2.7 (I/S) Evaluate intended and unintended effects of persuasive and/or propaganda techniques in various media.

4.12.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.12.3.1 (I/S) Analyze a theme based on evidence.

4.12.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

4.12.3.3 (I/S) Evaluate the impact of sequential and/or chronological order.

4.12.3.4 (I/S) Evaluate a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships

4.12.3.5 (I/S) Evaluate a problem and its solution.

4.12.3.6 (I/S) Describe a main idea based on evidence.

4.12.3.7 (I/L) Compare events.

4.12.3.8 (I/L) Evaluate the author's use of organizational structure.

4.12.3.9 (I/S) Evaluate the development of an author's argument, viewpoint, and/or perspective.

4.12.4. Cultures and Times

4.12.4.1 (I/L) Make inferences about an author's culture and historical viewpoints.

4.12.4.2 (I/L) Evaluate the influence of historical events and culture.

4.12.4.3 (I/L) Evaluate the influence of historical events and culture on author's works.

4.12.5. Responding to Text

4.12.5.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.12.5.2 (I/S) Use information to answer specific questions.

4.12.5.3 (I/L) Evaluate hypotheses based on information.

4.12.5.4 (I/L) Summarize information.

4.12.5.5 (I/L) Synthesize information.

4.12.5.6 (I/L) Paraphrase information.

4.12.5.7 (I/L) Synthesize information from two or more texts.

4.12.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.12.6.1 (I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

4.12.6.2 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.12.6.3 (I/L) Analyze the accuracy of facts.

4.12.6.4 (I/S) Evaluate author's use of facts and/or opinions.

4.12.6.5 (I/L) Evaluate reasonableness and adequacy of evidence.

4.12.6.6 (I/L) Evaluate information from one source by referencing other sources.

4.12.6.7 (I/S) Predict events and/or relationships if sequence is altered.

4.12.6.8 (I/S) Predict events and/or relationships if chronological order is altered.

4.12.7. Directions

4.12.7.1 (I/L) Read and follow directions to complete tasks or procedures.

4.12.7.2 (I/L) Evaluate directions to complete tasks or procedures for

4.12.7.2.a. Clarity

4.12.7.2.b. Format

4.12.7.2.c. Technical vocabulary

4.12.7.2.d. Text features

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.12.1. Prewriting

5.12.1.1 (I/L) Use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.12.1.2 (I/L) Choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.12.1.3 (I/L) Explore a topic to plan written work.

5.12.2. Drafting

5.12.2.1 (E/I/S) Draft multiple paragraph papers about a single topic that address

5.12.2.1.a. Audience

5.12.2.1.b. Purpose

5.12.2.1.c. Supporting details

5.12.2.1.d. Introduction

5.12.2.1.e. Conclusion

5.12.2.1.f. Transitions

5.12.3. Revising

5.12.3.1 (E/I/S) Revise drafts for

5.12.3.1.a. Voice

5.12.3.1.b. Organization

5.12.3.1.c. Focused ideas

5.12.3.1.d. Audience

5.12.3.1.e. Purpose

5.12.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.12.3.1.g. Word choice

5.12.3.1.h. Sentence fluency

5.12.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.12.4.1 (E/I/S) Edit essays and compositions to ensure correct spelling of

5.12.4.1.a. High frequency words

5.12.4.1.b. Content words

5.12.4.2 (E/I/S) Edit for correct capitalization.

5.12.4.3 (E/I/S) Edit for correct use of internal and external punctuation.

5.12.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.12.5.1 (E/I/S) Edit for correct use of

5.12.5.1.a. Nouns

5.12.5.1.b. Verbs

5.12.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.12.5.1.d. Adjectives

5.12.5.1.e. Subject/verb agreement

5.12.5.1.f. Verb tenses

5.12.5.1.g. Adverbs

5.12.5.1.h. Clauses

5.12.5.1.i. Phrases

5.12.5.1.j. Pronoun/antecedent agreement

5.12.5.1.k. Pronoun case

5.12.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.12.6.1 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for

5.12.6.1.a. Complete sentences

5.12.6.1.b. Combining sentences

5.12.6.1.c. Compound sentences

5.12.6.1.d. Complex sentences

5.12.6.1.e. Compound-complex sentences

5.12.6.2 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for the elimination of

5.12.6.2.a. Fragments

5.12.6.2.b. Run-ons

5.12.7. Publishing

5.12.7.1 (E/I/S) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

5.12.7.2 (I/L) Select a publishing format appropriate to the audience and purpose.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.12.1. Expository

6.12.1.1 (E/I/S) Write essays and compositions which include

6.12.1.1.a. A topic sentence

6.12.1.1.b. Supporting details

6.12.1.1.c. A concluding statement

6.12.1.1.d. A beginning, middle, and end

6.12.1.1.e. A thesis statement

6.12.1.1.f. Transitions

6.12.1.2 (E/I/S) Write essays and compositions that use various organizational structures and stylistic devices.

6.12.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.12.2.1 (E/I/S) Write multiple-paragraph papers about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.12.2.1.a. Logical sequence

6.12.2.1.b. Characters

6.12.2.1.c. Setting

6.12.2.1.d. Plot

6.12.2.1.e. Dialogue

6.12.2.1.f. Figurative language

6.12.2.1.g. Sensory details

6.12.3. Poetry

6.12.3.1 (I/L) Write poetry.

6.12.4. Responses to Literature

6.12.4.1 (I/L) Write literary analyses.

6.12.4.2 (I/L) Summarize information.

6.12.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.12.5.1 (I/L) Write analyses of expository text that addresses effectiveness of the writing technique.

6.12.6. Persuasive

6.12.6.1 (E/I/S) Write persuasive essays and compositions that include

6.12.6.1.a. A thesis statement

6.12.6.1.b. Supporting evidence

6.12.6.1.c. Relevant evidence

6.12.6.1.d. Cause/effect structure

6.12.6.1.e. Problem/solution structure

6.12.6.1.f. Rhetorical strategies

6.12.6.2 (E/I/S) Write persuasive essays and compositions appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.12.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.12.7.1 (I/L) Write a variety of communications in appropriate formats.

6.12.8. Directions

6.12.8.1 (I/L) Write directions to complete tasks or procedures with attention to

6.12.8.1.a. Clarity

6.12.8.1.b. Format

6.12.8.1.c. Technical vocabulary

6.12.8.1.d. Text features

6.12.9. Research

6.12.9.1 (I/L) Write research papers by

6.12.9.1.a. Choosing and narrowing a research topic

6.12.9.1.b. Locating, collecting, and analyzing information from primary and secondary sources

6.12.9.1.c. Recording information

6.12.9.1.d. Paraphrasing and summarizing information

6.12.9.1.e. Organizing collected information

6.12.9.1.f. Documenting and citing sources in a consistent format

6.12.9.2 (I/L) Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between original works and plagiarized works.

6.12.9.3 (I/L) Evaluate credibility of resources.

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.12.1. Message

7.12.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.12.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.12.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.12.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.12.1.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify

7.12.1.2.a. Main idea

7.12.1.2.b. Mood

7.12.1.2.c. Purpose

7.12.1.2.d. Messages

7.12.1.2.e. Tone

7.12.1.2.f. Persuasive techniques

7.12.1.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish fact from opinion.

7.12.1.4 (I/L) Listen for and summarize ideas and supporting details.

7.12.1.5 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate the effect of the speaker's attitude on audience.

7.12.2. Content and Delivery

7.12.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate oral communications for

7.12.2.1.a. Content

7.12.2.1.b. Delivery

7.12.2.1.c. Point of view

7.12.2.1.d. Ideas

7.12.2.1.e. Purpose

7.12.2.1.f. Value

7.12.2.2 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate the use of public speaking techniques.

7.12.2.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate the logic of a speaker's argument(s).

7.12.2.4 (I/L) Listen to and provide constructive feedback on oral communications.

7.12.3. Vocabulary Development

7.12.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.12.4. Language

7.12.4.1 (I/L) Listen for and identify dialect and slang.

7.12.4.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.12.4.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish between social and academic language.

7.12.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.12.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to oral communications.

7.12.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

7.12.5.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate constructive feedback.

7.12.5.4 (I/L) Provide constructive feedback.

7.12.5.5 (I/L) Focus attention on a speaker to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.12.1. Giving Directions

8.12.1.1 (I/L) Give directions to complete tasks or procedures with a focus on

8.12.1.1.a. Clarity

8.12.1.1.b. Technical vocabulary

8.12.1.2 (I/L) Ask questions to clarify directions.

8.12.2. Language

8.12.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe and elicit

8.12.2.1.a. Feelings

8.12.2.1.b. Experiences

8.12.2.1.c. Observations

8.12.2.1.d. Ideas

8.12.2.2 (I/L) Apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.12.3. Presentations

8.12.3.1 (I/L) Use public speaking techniques to deliver presentations with appropriate

8.12.3.1.a. Prosody

8.12.3.1.b. Volume

8.12.3.1.c. Eye contact

8.12.3.1.d. Enunciation

8.12.3.1.e. Posture

8.12.3.1.f. Expressions

8.12.3.1.g. Audience

8.12.3.1.h. Purpose

8.12.3.2 (I/L) Communicate information by

8.12.3.2.a. Maintaining a clear focus

8.12.3.2.b. Following a logical sequence

8.12.3.2.c. Illustrating information with media aids

8.12.3.3 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.12.3.4 (I/L) Defend a position applying logic and citing evidence.

8.12.4. Group Discussions

8.12.4.1 (I/L) Participate in conversations to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

8.12.4.2 (I/L) Respond to questions with specific evidence in support of an opinion.

8.12.4.3 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to generate possible solutions to a problem.

8.12.4.4 (I/L) Take a leadership role in conversations and discussions.

8.12.4.5 (I/L) Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.

8.12.4.6 (I/L) Negotiate to arrive at consensus by proposing and examining possible options.

NV.1.0. Word Analysis: Students know and use word analysis skills and strategies to comprehend new words encountered in text and to develop vocabulary.

1.12.3. Phonics and Structural Analysis

1.12.3.1 (I/L) Decode unknown words in text using structural analysis through

1.12.3.1.a. Base words

1.12.3.1.b. Root words

1.12.3.1.c. Suffixes

1.12.3.1.d. Prefixes

1.12.3.1.e. Syllables

1.12.3.1.f. Compound words

1.12.4. Vocabulary Development

1.12.4.1 (I/L) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.12.4.1.a. Homographs

1.12.4.1.b. Homophones

1.12.4.1.c. Syntax

1.12.4.1.d. Parts of speech

1.12.4.1.e. Synonyms

1.12.4.1.f. Antonyms

1.12.4.2 (I/S) Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using

1.12.4.2.a. Context clues

1.12.4.2.b. Structural analysis

1.12.4.3 (I/L) Apply alphabetic order to locate words in resources.

1.12.4.4 (I/L) Use resources to find and/ or confirm meaning of

1.12.4.4.a. Unknown words

1.12.4.4.b. Word origins

1.12.4.4.c. Greek word roots

1.12.4.4.d. Latin word roots

1.12.4.5 (I/L) Evaluate authors' use of connotation and denotation in text.

1.12.4.6 (I/L) Build vocabulary using

1.12.4.6.a. Pictures

1.12.4.6.b. Symbols

1.12.5. Fluency and Comprehension

1.12.5.1 (I/L) Apply knowledge of content-specific vocabulary in text to build comprehension.

1.12.5.2 (I/L) Read fluently aloud and/or silently with a focus on

1.12.5.2.a. Prosody

1.12.5.2.b. Accuracy

1.12.5.2.c. Automaticity

1.12.5.2.d. Reading rate

NV.2.0. Reading Strategies: Students use reading process skills and strategies to build comprehension.

2.12.1. Before Reading Strategies

2.12.1.1 (I/L) Select before reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.1.1.a. Preview text

2.12.1.1.b. Access prior knowledge

2.12.1.1.c. Build background knowledge

2.12.1.1.d. Set purpose for reading

2.12.1.1.e. Make predictions

2.12.1.1.f. Determine reading rate

2.12.1.1.g. Determine text type

2.12.2. During Reading Strategies

2.12.2.1 (I/L) Select during reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.2.1.a. Use self-correcting strategies

2.12.2.1.b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions

2.12.2.1.c. Understand and use key vocabulary

2.12.2.1.d. Identify main idea and supporting details

2.12.2.1.e. Make inferences

2.12.2.1.f. Adjust reading rate

2.12.2.1.g. Apply knowledge of text type

2.12.3. After Reading Strategies

2.12.3.1 (I/L) Select after reading strategies appropriate to text and purpose to

2.12.3.1.a. Recall details

2.12.3.1.b. Restate main ideas

2.12.3.1.c. Organize information

2.12.3.1.d. Record information

2.12.3.1.e. Synthesize text

2.12.3.1.f. Evaluate text

2.12.3.1.g. Evaluate the effectiveness of reading strategies

NV.3.0. Literary Text: Students read literary text to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate authors, cultures, and times.

3.12.1.. Setting and Plot

3.12.1.1 (I/S) Analyze setting.

3.12.1.2 (I/S) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.12.1.2.a. Climax

3.12.1.2.b. Resolution

3.12.1.2.c. Turning point

3.12.1.3 (I/L) Analyze plot development with a focus on

3.12.1.3.a. Exposition

3.12.1.3.b. Rising action

3.12.1.3.c. Falling action

3.12.1.4 (I/S) Describe internal and external conflict.

3.12.1.5 (I/S) Describe main plot and subplots.

3.12.1.6 (I/S) Analyze how one event may cause another event.

3.12.1.7 (I/S) Analyze an author's use of flashback.

3.12.1.8 (I/S) Analyze an author's use of foreshadowing.

3.12.1.9 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about setting and plot based on evidence.

3.12.2. Characterization

3.12.2.1 (I/S) Evaluate methods of characterization used by the author.

3.12.2.2 (I/S) Describe the motivation for a character's actions.

3.12.2.3 (I/S) Analyze author's development of characters.

3.12.2.4 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions about a character(s) based on evidence.

3.12.3. Theme

3.12.3.1 (I/S) Analyze a theme based on evidence.

3.12.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

3.12.3.3 (I/S) Explain a lesson learned based on events and/or a character's actions.

3.12.4. Point of View

3.12.4.1 (I/S) Evaluate the effect of an author's use of

3.12.4.1.a. First-person point of view

3.12.4.1.b. Third-person limited point of view

3.12.4.1.c. Third-person omniscient point of view

3.12.4.2 (I/L) Distinguish between third-person limited and third-person omniscient point of view.

3.12.5. Language

3.12.5.1 (I/S) Evaluate the use and purpose of

3.12.5.1.a. Imagery

3.12.5.1.b. Figurative language

3.12.5.2 (I/L) Identify the effects of rhythm and rhyme on text.

3.12.5.3 (I/L) Evaluate the use and purpose of

3.12.5.3.a. Sound devices

3.12.5.3.b. Dialect

3.12.5.3.c. Slang

3.12.5.3.d. Formal language

3.12.5.3.e. Informal language

3.12.6. Tone, Mood, and Irony

3.12.6.1 (I/S) Evaluate the use of stylistic devices to create tone and mood.

3.12.6.2 (I/L) Compare uses of stylistic devices to create mood.

3.12.6.3 (I/S) Explain the use of irony.

3.12.6.4 (I/L) Analyze uses of various types of irony.

3.12.7. Cultures and Time Periods

3.12.7.1 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture.

3.12.7.2 (I/L) Analyze the influence of historical events and culture on author's works.

3.12.7.3 (I/L) Analyze the influence of an author's work on historical events.

3.12.8. Predictions

3.12.8.1 (I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

3.12.9. Responding to Text

3.12.9.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

3.12.9.2 (I/L) Use information to answer specific questions.

3.12.9.3 (I/L) Summarize information.

3.12.9.4 (I/L) Synthesize information.

3.12.9.5 (I/L) Paraphrase information.

NV.4.0. Expository Text: Students read expository and persuasive texts to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate for specific purposes.

4.12.1. Text Features

4.12.1.1 (E/I/S) Evaluate information from

4.12.1.1.a. Illustrations

4.12.1.1.b. Graphs

4.12.1.1.c. Charts

4.12.1.1.d. Titles

4.12.1.1.e. Text boxes

4.12.1.1.f. Diagrams

4.12.1.1.g. Headings

4.12.1.1.h. Maps

4.12.1.2 (I/L) Evaluate information from

4.12.1.2.a. Table of contents

4.12.1.2.b. Glossaries

4.12.1.2.c. Indices

4.12.1.3 (I/S) Identify and explain the use of

4.12.1.3.a. Bold-faced words

4.12.1.3.b. Underlined words

4.12.1.3.c. Highlighted words

4.12.1.3.d. Italicized words

4.12.1.4 (I/L) Identify and explain the use of

4.12.1.4.a. Abbreviations

4.12.1.4.b. Acronyms

4.12.1.4.c. Parenthetical expressions

4.12.2. Language

4.12.2.1 (I/L) Analyze the use of

4.12.2.1.a. Dialect

4.12.2.1.b. Slang

4.12.2.1.c. Idioms

4.12.2.1.d. Informal and formal language

4.12.2.2 (E/I/S) Analyze the use of

4.12.2.2.a. Figurative language

4.12.2.2.b. Analogies

4.12.2.3 (I/S) Explain words and phrases that reveal an author's tone.

4.12.2.4 (I/L) Explain how language clarifies ideas and concepts.

4.12.2.5 (I/S) Explain how language is used for the purpose of

4.12.2.5.a. Persuasion

4.12.2.5.b. Propaganda

4.12.2.6 (I/L) Describe how an author uses concrete examples to explain abstract ideas.

4.12.2.7 (I/S) Evaluate intended and unintended effects of persuasive and/or propaganda techniques in various media.

4.12.3. Organizational and Structural Patterns

4.12.3.1 (I/S) Analyze a theme based on evidence.

4.12.3.2 (I/L) Compare themes generated by a single topic.

4.12.3.3 (I/S) Evaluate the impact of sequential and/or chronological order.

4.12.3.4 (I/S) Evaluate a cause and its effect on events and/or relationships

4.12.3.5 (I/S) Evaluate a problem and its solution.

4.12.3.6 (I/S) Describe a main idea based on evidence.

4.12.3.7 (I/L) Compare events.

4.12.3.8 (I/L) Evaluate the author's use of organizational structure.

4.12.3.9 (I/S) Evaluate the development of an author's argument, viewpoint, and/or perspective.

4.12.4. Cultures and Times

4.12.4.1 (I/L) Make inferences about an author's culture and historical viewpoints.

4.12.4.2 (I/L) Evaluate the influence of historical events and culture.

4.12.4.3 (I/L) Evaluate the influence of historical events and culture on author's works.

4.12.5. Responding to Text

4.12.5.1 (I/L) Make connections to self, other text, and/or the world.

4.12.5.2 (I/S) Use information to answer specific questions.

4.12.5.3 (I/L) Evaluate hypotheses based on information.

4.12.5.4 (I/L) Summarize information.

4.12.5.5 (I/L) Synthesize information.

4.12.5.6 (I/L) Paraphrase information.

4.12.5.7 (I/L) Synthesize information from two or more texts.

4.12.6. Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions

4.12.6.1 (I/S) Make and revise predictions based on evidence.

4.12.6.2 (I/S) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence.

4.12.6.3 (I/L) Analyze the accuracy of facts.

4.12.6.4 (I/S) Evaluate author's use of facts and/or opinions.

4.12.6.5 (I/L) Evaluate reasonableness and adequacy of evidence.

4.12.6.6 (I/L) Evaluate information from one source by referencing other sources.

4.12.6.7 (I/S) Predict events and/or relationships if sequence is altered.

4.12.6.8 (I/S) Predict events and/or relationships if chronological order is altered.

4.12.7. Directions

4.12.7.1 (I/L) Read and follow directions to complete tasks or procedures.

4.12.7.2 (I/L) Evaluate directions to complete tasks or procedures for

4.12.7.2.a. Clarity

4.12.7.2.b. Format

4.12.7.2.c. Technical vocabulary

4.12.7.2.d. Text features

NV.5.0. Effective Writing: Students write a variety of texts using the writing process.

5.12.1. Prewriting

5.12.1.1 (I/L) Use prewriting strategies to plan written work.

5.12.1.2 (I/L) Choose and narrow a topic to organize ideas.

5.12.1.3 (I/L) Explore a topic to plan written work.

5.12.2. Drafting

5.12.2.1 (E/I/S) Draft multiple paragraph papers about a single topic that address

5.12.2.1.a. Audience

5.12.2.1.b. Purpose

5.12.2.1.c. Supporting details

5.12.2.1.d. Introduction

5.12.2.1.e. Conclusion

5.12.2.1.f. Transitions

5.12.3. Revising

5.12.3.1 (E/I/S) Revise drafts for

5.12.3.1.a. Voice

5.12.3.1.b. Organization

5.12.3.1.c. Focused ideas

5.12.3.1.d. Audience

5.12.3.1.e. Purpose

5.12.3.1.f. Relevant details

5.12.3.1.g. Word choice

5.12.3.1.h. Sentence fluency

5.12.4. Edit for Mechanics

5.12.4.1 (E/I/S) Edit essays and compositions to ensure correct spelling of

5.12.4.1.a. High frequency words

5.12.4.1.b. Content words

5.12.4.2 (E/I/S) Edit for correct capitalization.

5.12.4.3 (E/I/S) Edit for correct use of internal and external punctuation.

5.12.5. Edit for Usage of Words

5.12.5.1 (E/I/S) Edit for correct use of

5.12.5.1.a. Nouns

5.12.5.1.b. Verbs

5.12.5.1.c. Pronouns

5.12.5.1.d. Adjectives

5.12.5.1.e. Subject/verb agreement

5.12.5.1.f. Verb tenses

5.12.5.1.g. Adverbs

5.12.5.1.h. Clauses

5.12.5.1.i. Phrases

5.12.5.1.j. Pronoun/antecedent agreement

5.12.5.1.k. Pronoun case

5.12.6. Edit for Sentence Structure

5.12.6.1 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for

5.12.6.1.a. Complete sentences

5.12.6.1.b. Combining sentences

5.12.6.1.c. Compound sentences

5.12.6.1.d. Complex sentences

5.12.6.1.e. Compound-complex sentences

5.12.6.2 (E/I/S) Edit sentences for the elimination of

5.12.6.2.a. Fragments

5.12.6.2.b. Run-ons

5.12.7. Publishing

5.12.7.1 (E/I/S) Prepare a legible final draft to display or share.

5.12.7.2 (I/L) Select a publishing format appropriate to the audience and purpose.

NV.6.0. Types of Writing: Students write a variety of texts that inform, persuade, describe, evaluate, entertain, or tell a story and that are appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.12.1. Expository

6.12.1.1 (E/I/S) Write essays and compositions which include

6.12.1.1.a. A topic sentence

6.12.1.1.b. Supporting details

6.12.1.1.c. A concluding statement

6.12.1.1.d. A beginning, middle, and end

6.12.1.1.e. A thesis statement

6.12.1.1.f. Transitions

6.12.1.2 (E/I/S) Write essays and compositions that use various organizational structures and stylistic devices.

6.12.2. Narrative/Descriptive

6.12.2.1 (E/I/S) Write multiple-paragraph papers about experiences and/or events appropriate to audience and purpose that include

6.12.2.1.a. Logical sequence

6.12.2.1.b. Characters

6.12.2.1.c. Setting

6.12.2.1.d. Plot

6.12.2.1.e. Dialogue

6.12.2.1.f. Figurative language

6.12.2.1.g. Sensory details

6.12.3. Poetry

6.12.3.1 (I/L) Write poetry.

6.12.4. Responses to Literature

6.12.4.1 (I/L) Write literary analyses.

6.12.4.2 (I/L) Summarize information.

6.12.5. Responses to Expository Text

6.12.5.1 (I/L) Write analyses of expository text that addresses effectiveness of the writing technique.

6.12.6. Persuasive

6.12.6.1 (E/I/S) Write persuasive essays and compositions that include

6.12.6.1.a. A thesis statement

6.12.6.1.b. Supporting evidence

6.12.6.1.c. Relevant evidence

6.12.6.1.d. Cause/effect structure

6.12.6.1.e. Problem/solution structure

6.12.6.1.f. Rhetorical strategies

6.12.6.2 (E/I/S) Write persuasive essays and compositions appropriate to audience and purpose.

6.12.7. Personal and Professional Communication

6.12.7.1 (I/L) Write a variety of communications in appropriate formats.

6.12.8. Directions

6.12.8.1 (I/L) Write directions to complete tasks or procedures with attention to

6.12.8.1.a. Clarity

6.12.8.1.b. Format

6.12.8.1.c. Technical vocabulary

6.12.8.1.d. Text features

6.12.9. Research

6.12.9.1 (I/L) Write research papers by

6.12.9.1.a. Choosing and narrowing a research topic

6.12.9.1.b. Locating, collecting, and analyzing information from primary and secondary sources

6.12.9.1.c. Recording information

6.12.9.1.d. Paraphrasing and summarizing information

6.12.9.1.e. Organizing collected information

6.12.9.1.f. Documenting and citing sources in a consistent format

6.12.9.2 (I/L) Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between original works and plagiarized works.

6.12.9.3 (I/L) Evaluate credibility of resources.

NV.7.0. Listening: Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speaker's purpose, and audience appropriateness.

7.12.1. Message

7.12.1.1 (I/L) Listen for a variety of purposes including

7.12.1.1.a. Gaining information

7.12.1.1.b. Being entertained

7.12.1.1.c. Understanding directions

7.12.1.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify

7.12.1.2.a. Main idea

7.12.1.2.b. Mood

7.12.1.2.c. Purpose

7.12.1.2.d. Messages

7.12.1.2.e. Tone

7.12.1.2.f. Persuasive techniques

7.12.1.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish fact from opinion.

7.12.1.4 (I/L) Listen for and summarize ideas and supporting details.

7.12.1.5 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate the effect of the speaker's attitude on audience.

7.12.2. Content and Delivery

7.12.2.1 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate oral communications for

7.12.2.1.a. Content

7.12.2.1.b. Delivery

7.12.2.1.c. Point of view

7.12.2.1.d. Ideas

7.12.2.1.e. Purpose

7.12.2.1.f. Value

7.12.2.2 (I/L) Listen for and evaluate the use of public speaking techniques.

7.12.2.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate the logic of a speaker's argument(s).

7.12.2.4 (I/L) Listen to and provide constructive feedback on oral communications.

7.12.3. Vocabulary Development

7.12.3.1 (I/L) Expand vocabulary through listening.

7.12.4. Language

7.12.4.1 (I/L) Listen for and identify dialect and slang.

7.12.4.2 (I/L) Listen for and identify the use of formal and informal language.

7.12.4.3 (I/L) Listen for and distinguish between social and academic language.

7.12.5. Conversations and Group Discussions

7.12.5.1 (I/L) Actively listen to oral communications.

7.12.5.2 (I/L) Listen to and participate in conversations.

7.12.5.3 (I/L) Listen to and evaluate constructive feedback.

7.12.5.4 (I/L) Provide constructive feedback.

7.12.5.5 (I/L) Focus attention on a speaker to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

NV.8.0. Speaking: Students speak using organization, style, tone, voice, and media aids appropriate to audience and purpose. Students participate in discussions to offer information, clarify ideas, and support a position.

8.12.1. Giving Directions

8.12.1.1 (I/L) Give directions to complete tasks or procedures with a focus on

8.12.1.1.a. Clarity

8.12.1.1.b. Technical vocabulary

8.12.1.2 (I/L) Ask questions to clarify directions.

8.12.2. Language

8.12.2.1 (I/L) Use precise language to describe and elicit

8.12.2.1.a. Feelings

8.12.2.1.b. Experiences

8.12.2.1.c. Observations

8.12.2.1.d. Ideas

8.12.2.2 (I/L) Apply Standard English to communicate ideas.

8.12.3. Presentations

8.12.3.1 (I/L) Use public speaking techniques to deliver presentations with appropriate

8.12.3.1.a. Prosody

8.12.3.1.b. Volume

8.12.3.1.c. Eye contact

8.12.3.1.d. Enunciation

8.12.3.1.e. Posture

8.12.3.1.f. Expressions

8.12.3.1.g. Audience

8.12.3.1.h. Purpose

8.12.3.2 (I/L) Communicate information by

8.12.3.2.a. Maintaining a clear focus

8.12.3.2.b. Following a logical sequence

8.12.3.2.c. Illustrating information with media aids

8.12.3.3 (I/L) Communicate statements that express an opinion.

8.12.3.4 (I/L) Defend a position applying logic and citing evidence.

8.12.4. Group Discussions

8.12.4.1 (I/L) Participate in conversations to solve problems by identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating data.

8.12.4.2 (I/L) Respond to questions with specific evidence in support of an opinion.

8.12.4.3 (I/L) Ask relevant questions to generate possible solutions to a problem.

8.12.4.4 (I/L) Take a leadership role in conversations and discussions.

8.12.4.5 (I/L) Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.

8.12.4.6 (I/L) Negotiate to arrive at consensus by proposing and examining possible options.