Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

Objective 3.01

Analyze a variety of public documents that establish a position or point of view by:

monitoring comprehension for understanding of what is read, heard and /or viewed.
identifying the arguments and positions stated or implied and the evidence used to support them.
recognizing bias, emotional factors, and/or semantic slanting.
examining the effectiveness of style, tone, and use of language.
summarizing the author's purpose and stance.
examining the importance and impact of establishing a position or point-of-view.
making connections between works, self and related topics.
drawing inferences.
responding to public documents (such as but not limited to editorials, reviews, local/state/national policies/issues).

Objective 3.02

Use the problem-solution process by:

studying problems and solutions within various texts and situations.
utilizing the problem-solution process within various contexts/situations.
constructing essays/presentations that respond to a given problem by proposing a solution that includes relevant details.
recognizing and/or creating an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.

Objective 3.03

Create arguments that evaluate by:

understand the importance of establishing a firm judgment.
justifying the judgment with logical, relevant reasons, clear examples, and supporting details.
creating an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.

LEARN NC