Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

Objective 1.01

Narrate an expressive account (e.g., fictional or autobiographical) which:

uses a coherent organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.
tells a story or establishes the significance of an event or events.
uses remembered feelings and specific details.
uses a range of appropriate strategies (e.g., dialogue, suspense, movement, gestures, expressions).

Objective 1.02

Explore expressive materials that are read, heard, and viewed by:

monitoring comprehension for understanding of what is read, heard, and/or viewed.
analyzing the characteristics of expressive works.
determining the effect of literary devices and/or strategies on the reader/viewer/listener.
making connections between works, self and related topics.
comparing and/or contrasting information.
drawing inferences and/or conclusions.
determining the main idea and/or significance of events.
generating a learning log or journal.
creating an artistic interpretation that connects self to the work.
discussing books/media formally and informally.

Objective 1.03

Interact appropriately in group settings by:

listening attentively.
showing empathy.
contributing relevant comments connecting personal experiences to content.
monitoring own understanding of the discussion and seeking clarification as needed.

Objective 1.04

Reflect on learning experiences by:

describing personal learning growth and changes in perspective.
identifying changes in self throughout the learning process.
interpreting how personal circumstances and background shape interaction with text.

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