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Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008 Correlated to:
Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, (Grade 6)
Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, Grade 6
Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008
Tennessee English Language Arts Standards
2009-2010 Implementation
Grade 6
Standard 1- Language
Grade Level Expectations
GLE 0601.1.1 Demonstrate control of Standard English through the use of grammar, usage, and mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, and spelling).
SE/TE: Nouns, 294-299; Pronouns, 300-307; Action Verbs and Linking Verbs, 314-319; Helping Verbs, 320-323; Adjectives, 330-339; Adverbs, 340-345; Prepositions, 350-355; Conjunctions, 364-369; Interjections, 370-371; The Basic Sentence, 380-385; Complete Subjects and Predicates, 386-389; Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates, 390-393; Hard-to-Find Subjects, 394-397; Direct Objects and Indirect Objects, 398-403; Predicate Nouns and Predicate Adjectives, 404-409; Phrases, 416-423; Clauses, 424-431; The Four Functions of a Sentence, 438-440; Combining Sentences, 441-447; Varying Sentences, 448-453; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 454-471; The Four Principal Parts of Verbs, 480-487; Verb Tenses, 488-493; Troublesome Verbs, 494-501; Using Pronouns, 506-513; Subject and Verb Agreement, 520-527; Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement, 528-531; Comparisons Using Adjectives and Adverbs, 538-545; End Marks, 558-563; Commas, 564-573; Semicolons and Colons, 574-577; Quotation Marks and Underlining, 578-585; Hyphens and Apostrophes, 586-595; Capitalization, 600-613; Grammar, 729-745
GLE 0601.1.2 Employ a variety of strategies and resources to determine the definition, pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases.
SE/TE: Developing Vocabulary, 655-658; Studying Words Systematically, 659-661; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 662-665; Improving Your Spelling, 666-675; Nouns, 294-299; Pronouns, 300-307; Action Verbs and Linking Verbs, 314-319; Helping Verbs, 320-323; Adjectives, 330-339; Adverbs, 340-345; Prepositions, 350-355; Conjunctions, 364-369; Interjections, 370-371; Phrases, 416-423; Clauses, 424-431
GLE 0601.1.3 Understand and use correctly a variety of sentence structures.
SE/TE: The Basic Sentence, 380-385; The Four Functions of a Sentence, 438-440; Combining Sentences, 441-447; Varying Sentences, 448-453; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 454-471; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 474-475; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 620-629
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Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008 Correlated to:
Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, (Grade 6)
Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, Grade 6
Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008
Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment)
0601.1.1 Know and use appropriately the meaning, forms and functions of nouns (e.g., collective nouns, nouns as objects, predicate nouns), pronouns (e.g., proper pronoun case; objects of prepositions; agreement with antecedents in person and number; indefinite, relative, and demonstrative pronouns), verbs (e.g., agree with the subject in person and number, action verbs that take objects, linking verbs, helping verbs, verb phrases, verb tenses, regular and irregular verb forms), adjectives (e.g., predicate adjectives, comparative and superlative forms), adverbs (e.g., negatives, forms of comparative and superlative phrases), conjunctions (e.g., coordinating, subordinating), interjections, and prepositions (place prepositional phrases correctly according to the words they modify within the sentence).
SE/TE: Nouns, 294-299; Pronouns, 300-307; The Basic Sentence, 380-385; Complete Subjects and Predicates, 386-389; Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates, 390-393; Hard-to-Find Subjects, 394-397; Direct Objects and Indirect Objects, 398-403; Predicate Nouns and Predicate Adjectives, 404-409; Using Subject Pronouns, 508-513; Subject and Verb Agreement, 520-527; Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement, 528-531; Conjunctions, 364-369; Varying Sentence Beginnings, 451-453; Solving Special Problems, 464-469; Using Pronouns, 506-513; Action Verbs and Linking Verbs, 314-319; Helping Verbs, 320-323; Adjectives, 330-339; Adverbs, 340-345; Prepositions, 350-355; Conjunctions, 364-369; Interjections, 370-371; The Four Principal Parts of Verbs, 480-487; Verb Tenses, 488-493; Troublesome Verbs, 494-501; Comparisons Using Adjectives and Adverbs, 538-545; Clauses, 424-431
0601.1.2 Recognize and correct usage errors (e.g., double negatives, troublesome word pairs {to/to/two, their/there/they’re, its/it’s, sit/set, lie/lay, affect/effect, sit/set, lie/lay, may/can, leave/let, teach/learn, accept/except, capitol/capital, principle/principal, between/among}).
SE/TE: Solving Special Problems, 464-469; Troublesome Modifiers, 546-549; The Four Principal Parts of Verbs, 480-487; Verb Tenses, 488-493; Using Pronouns, 506-513
0601.1.3 Use capitalization correctly (e.g., proper adjectives, within quotations).
SE/TE: Capitalization, 600-613; Recognizing Common and Proper Nouns, 297-299; Proper Adjectives, 334-335; Capitalization, 739; Focusing on Proofreading, 22
0601.1.4 Demonstrate the correct use of commas (e.g., after introductory words, to set off appositives and interrupters, before a coordinating conjunction joining independent clauses to form compound sentences), colons (e.g., in business letters, preceding a list of items), semicolons (e.g., to combine sentences), quotation marks (e.g., with explanatory material within the quote, proper use with end marks), and apostrophes (to form singular and plural possessives).
SE/TE: End Marks, 558-563; Commas, 564-573; Semicolons and Colons, 574-577; Quotation Marks and Underlining, 578-585; Hyphens and Apostrophes, 586-595; Focusing on Proofreading, 22; Editing and Proofreading, 263
0601.1.5 Spell correctly high–frequency words, commonly misspelled words (appropriate to grade level), and words commonly used in content specific vocabulary.
SE/TE: Developing Vocabulary, 655-658; Studying Words Systematically, 659-661; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 662-665; Improving Your Spelling, 666-675; Commonly Misspelled Words, 768-769
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Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008 Correlated to:
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Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, Grade 6
Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008
0601.1.6 Correct run on sentences (e.g., use punctuation, conjunctions, or other means to separate the elements of a run-on) and sentence fragments (i.e., supply the missing sentence elements).
SE/TE: Avoiding Fragments, 454-457; Avoiding Run-ons, 458-460; Revising Your Sentences, 110; Using Commas to Separate Basic Elements, 564-565; Using Commas With Interrupting Words and Phrases, 569-570; Run-on Sentences, 741; Sentence Fragments, 742; Punctuation: Comma Use, 743
0601.1.7 Identify and use adjectival and adverbial phrases and clauses.
SE/TE: Phrases, 416-423; Clauses, 424-431; Grammar in Your Writing, 211; Using Adjective and Adverb Clauses, 32; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 620-629
0601.1.8 Identify and use appositives and appositive phrases.
SE/TE: Using Appositive Phrases, 421-423; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 620-629
0601.1.9 Identify and use infinitives and infinitive phrases.
SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Phrases, 416-423
0601.1.10 Determine the difference between independent and subordinate clauses.
SE/TE: Clauses, 424-431; Grammar in Your Writing, 261; Combining Sentences, 441-447; Semicolons and Colons, 574; Using Adjective and Adverb Clauses, 32; Avoiding Fragments, 454-457
0601.1.11 Recognize and differentiate between simple and compound sentences.
SE/TE: Combining Sentences, 441-447; Varying Sentences, 448-453; Simple Subjects and Verbs, 520-521; Compound Subjects and Verbs, 522-523; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 620-629
0601.1.12 Identify the structure in imperative and interrogative sentences.
SE/TE: The Four Functions of a Sentence, 438-440; Using Question Marks, 559-560; Using Exclamation Marks, 561-563
0601.1.13 Use printed and electronic dictionaries, thesauruses, and glossaries to determine the pronunciation, spelling, and part of speech words; to clarify meaning and improve understanding of words (including connotation and denotation); and to distinguish among contextually appropriate synonyms and definitions.
SE/TE: Developing Vocabulary, 655-658; Studying Words Systematically, 659-661; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 662-665; Improving Your Spelling, 666-675
0601.1.14 Define and recognize word synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms.
SE/TE: Spelling Homophones, 674; Studying Words Systematically, 659-661; Homophones, 737
0601.1.15 Identify and define English words derived from Latin and Greek words that form common roots (e.g., audio, auto, malus) and recognize English words that are based on them (e.g., audible, autobiography, malice).
SE/TE: Understanding the Influence of Other Languages and Cultures, 671; Examining Word Origins, 665; Word Origins, 735
0601.1.16 Recognize and appreciate cultural and regional differences signaled by word usage and vocabulary.
SE/TE: Understanding the Influence of Other Languages and Cultures, 671; Examining Word Origins, 665
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Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008 Correlated to:
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Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, Grade 6
Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008
0601.1.17 Explore common phrases and terms from other languages commonly used in English (e.g., RSVP, déjà vu, faux pas, du jour, bon voyage).
SE/TE: Understanding the Influence of Other Languages and Cultures, 671; Examining Word Origins, 665
State Performance Indicators
SPI 0601.1.1 Identify the correct use of nouns (i.e., common/proper, singular/plural, possessives) and pronouns (i.e., agreement, subject, object) within context.
SE/TE: Nouns, 294-299; Pronouns, 300-307; The Basic Sentence, 380-385; Complete Subjects and Predicates, 386-389; Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates, 390-393; Hard-to-Find Subjects, 394-397; Direct Objects and Indirect Objects, 398-403; Predicate Nouns and Predicate Adjectives, 404-409; Using Subject Pronouns, 508-513; Subject and Verb Agreement, 520-527; Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement, 528-531; Conjunctions, 364-369; Varying Sentence Beginnings, 451-453; Solving Special Problems, 464-469; Using Pronouns, 506-513; Subject and Verb Agreement, 520-527; Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement, 528-531
SPI 0601.1.2 Identify the correct use of verbs (i.e., action, linking, regular/irregular, agreement) within context.
SE/TE: Action Verbs and Linking Verbs, 314-319; Helping Verbs, 320-323; Conjunctions, 364-369; Subject and Verb Agreement, 520-527; The Basic Sentence, 380-385; Complete Subjects and Predicates, 386-389; Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates, 390-393; Direct Objects and Indirect Objects, 398-403; Predicate Nouns and Predicate Adjectives, 404-409; Clauses, 424-431; Varying Sentence Beginnings, 451-453; Solving Special Problems, 464-469; The Four Principal Parts of Verbs, 480-487; Verb Tenses, 488-493; Troublesome Verbs, 494-501
SPI 0601.1.3 Identify the correct use of adjectives (i.e., common/proper, comparative forms) and adverbs (i.e., comparative forms) within context.
SE/TE: Adjectives, 330-339; Adverbs, 340-345; Conjunctions, 364-369; Predicate Nouns and Predicate Adjectives, 404-409; Using Phrases That Act as Adverbs, 420; Phrases That Act as Adjectives, 417-419; Varying Sentence Beginnings, 451-453; Solving Special Problems, 464-469; Comparisons using Adjectives and Adverbs, 538-545; Troublesome Modifiers, 546-549
SPI 0601.1.4 Identify the correct use of prepositional phrases (place prepositional phrases correctly according to the words they modify within the sentence) within context.
SE/TE: Using Prepositions, 352-353; Distinguishing Between Prepositions and Adverbs, 354-357; Phrases, 416-423; Classifying Sentences by Structure, 426-431; Varying Sentence Beginnings, 451-453; Solving Special Problems, 464-469
SPI 0601.1.5 Identify the correct use of conjunctions (i.e., coordinating and subordinating) and interjections within context.
SE/TE: Conjunctions, 364-369; Interjections, 370-372; Clauses, 424-432; Conjunctions, 731; Using Adjective and Adverb Clauses, 32
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Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, Grade 6
Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008
SPI 0601.1.6 Choose the correct use of quotation marks, commas (i.e., in direct quotations, with explanatory material within the quote, proper use with end marks) and colons (i.e., in business letters, preceding a list of items).
SE/TE: End Marks, 558-563; Commas, 564-573; Semicolons and Colons, 574-577; Quotation Marks and Underlining, 578-585; Combining Sentences, 740; Punctuation: Comma Use, 743; Friendly Letter, 748-749; Styles for Business and Friendly Letters, 754-755
SPI 0601.1.7 Identify within context a variety of appropriate sentence-combining techniques (i.e., comma + coordinating conjunctions, introductory words, appositives, interrupters).
SE/TE: Conjunctions, 364-369; Using Appositive Phrases, 421-423; Combining Sentences, 441-447; Varying Sentences, 448-453; Sentence Combining, 29-32; Revising Your Sentences, 260; Grammar in Your Writing, 261; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 620-629; Combining Sentences, 740
SPI 0601.1.8 Select the most appropriate method to correct a run-on sentence (i.e., conjunctions, semicolons, and periods to join or separate elements).
SE/TE: Varying Sentence Length, 448-453; Avoiding Run-ons, 458-460; Using Commas to Separate Basic Elements, 564-565; Using Semicolons and Colons, 574-577; Revising Your Sentences, 110; Run-on Sentences, 741
SPI 0601.1.9 Recognize usage errors occurring within context (i.e., double negatives, troublesome words {to/to/two, their/there/they’re, its/it’s, sit/set, lie/lay, affect/effect, sit/set, lie/lay, may/can, leave/let, teach/learn, accept/except, capitol/capital, principle/principal, between/among}).
SE/TE: Solving Special Problems, 464-469; Using Irregular Verbs, 483-487; Troublesome Verbs, 494-501; Verb Choice, 733; Troublesome Modifiers, 546-549
SPI 0601.1.10 Identify the correct spelling of plurals and possessives.
SE/TE: Simple Subjects and Verbs, 520-521; Compound Subjects and Verbs, 522-523; Pronoun Subjects and Verbs, 524-527; Forming Plurals, 672-673; Using Dictionaries, 708-711
SPI 0601.1.11 Identify sentences with correct subject-verb agreement (person/number) within context.
SE/TE: Subject and Verb Agreement, 520-527; Revising Your Sentences, 162; Standard English Usage: Agreement, 534-535
SPI 0601.1.12 Identify the correct use of commas (i.e., compound sentences, coordinating conjunctions, introductory words, appositives, interrupters) within context.
SE/TE: Commas, 564-573; Editing and Proofreading, 113, 213; Grammar in Your Writing, 261; Avoiding Run-ons, 458-460; Revising Your Sentences, 110; Punctuation: Comma Use, 743; Writing, 748-749; Styles for Business and Friendly Letters, 754-755
SPI 0601.1.13 Choose the appropriate interjection to complete a sentence.
SE/TE: Conjunctions and Interjections, 362-363; Interjections, 370-372
SPI 0601.1.14 Select appropriate synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms within context.
SE/TE: Homophones, 737; Completing Analogies, 310-311; Spelling Homophones, 674
SPI 0601.1.15 Use context clues and prior knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the meaning of multi-meaning words.
SE/TE: Context Clues, 736; Using Context to Determine Word Meaning, 676-677
SPI 0601.1.16 Use context clues and prior knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
SE/TE: Context Clues, 736; Using Context Clues, 656-657; Using Context to Determine Word Meaning, 676-677
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Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008
SPI 0601.1.17 Use dictionaries, thesauruses, electronic sources, and glossaries as aids in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words.
SE/TE: Studying Words Systematically, 659-661; Reference Skills, 704-714
SPI 0601.1.18 Identify correctly and incorrectly spelled words in context.
SE/TE: Improving Your Spelling, 666-675; Spelling, 738; Focusing on Proofreading, 22; Proofreading, 616-617
SPI 0601.1.19 Recognize and use grade-appropriate and content-specific vocabulary within context.
SE/TE: Using Context Clues, 656-657; Using Context to Determine Word Meaning, 676-677
SPI 0601.1.20 Use knowledge of root words, affixes, syllabication, and/or spelling patterns as aids in determining meaning within context.
SE/TE: Studying Word Parts and Origins, 662-665; Using Context Clues, 656-657; Using Context to Determine Word Meaning, 676-677
Standard 2: Communication
Grade Level Expectations
Listening
GLE 0601.2.1 Demonstrate critical listening skills essential for comprehension, evaluation, problem solving, and task completion.
SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Developing Vocabulary Through Listening, 655; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634; Listening Effectively, 637; Listening Critically, 638; Peer Review, 61, 112, 138, 163, 187, 235, 262
GLE 0601.2.2 Begin to differentiate between summarizing and paraphrasing.
SE/TE: Strategies for Reading Drama, 692; Strategies for Reading Poetry, 693-694; Listening Effectively, 637; Incorporating Ideas From Research, 758; Gathering Details, 254-255
GLE 0601.2.3 Begin to distinguish between a summary and a critique.
SE/TE: Listening Effectively, 637; Listening Critically, 638
GLE 0601.2.4 Identify the thesis and main points of a speech.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Listening Effectively, 637; Listening Critically, 638; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Connected Assignment, 144-145
GLE 0601.2.5 Identify the organizational structure of a speech.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Connected Assignment, 144-145
Speaking
GLE 0601.2.6 Understand strategies for expressing ideas clearly and effectively in a variety of oral contexts.
SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 648; Creating a Video, 649; Performing and Interpreting, 650-651; Connected Assignment, 93, 144-145, 192-193; Media and Technology Skills, 269
GLE 0601.2.7 Deliver effective oral presentations.
SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 648; Creating a Video, 649; Performing and Interpreting, 650-651; Connected Assignment, 93, 144-145, 192-193; Media and Technology Skills, 269
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Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008 Correlated to:
Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, (Grade 6)
Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, Grade 6
Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008
GLE 0601.2.8 Participate in work teams and group discussions.
SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634; Prewriting, 128, 250; Publishing and Presenting, 237, 282
Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment)
Listening
0601.2.1 Follow multi-step spoken instructions to perform single tasks, to answer questions, and to solve problems.
SE/TE: Listening Effectively, 637; Listening Critically, 638
0601.2.2 Identify the thesis of a speech in which the main idea may be explicitly or implicitly stated, concepts may be more abstract, and extended metaphors may be used, and determine the essential elements that elaborate it.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Listening Effectively, 637; Listening Critically, 638
0601.2.3 Differentiate between summarizing and paraphrasing.
SE/TE: Strategies for Reading Drama, 692; Strategies for Reading Poetry, 693-694; Listening Effectively, 637; Incorporating Ideas From Research, 758; Gathering Details, 254-255
0601.2.4 Summarize information presented orally by others in which the main ideas may be explicitly or implicitly stated, including the purposes, major ideas, and supporting details or evidence.
SE/TE: Listening effectively, 637; Listening Critically, 638.
0601.2.5 Begin to paraphrase accurately ideas and information presented orally by others.
SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Listening effectively, 637
0601.2.6 Construct a summary of a speech. SE/TE: Listening Effectively, 637 0601.2.7 Construct a critique of a speech. SE/TE: Listening Effectively, 637 0601.2.8 Identify the organizational structure of a speech (e.g., sequential, chronological, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect).
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Listening effectively, 637; Listening Critically, 638.
0601.2.9 Listen actively in group discussions by asking clarifying and elaborating questions and by managing internal (e.g., emotional state, prejudices) and external (e.g., physical setting, difficulty hearing, recovering from distractions) barriers to aid comprehension.
SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634; Listening Effectively, 637; Listening Critically, 638
Speaking
0601.2.10 Include relevant facts, reasons, details, and examples to support a relatively complicated thesis.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Prewriting, 128-131; Drafting, 132-133; Revising, 134-138; Connected Assignment, 144-145
0601.2.11 Organize oral presentations marinating a relatively simple three-part structure, previewing the content of presentation in introduction, offering ideas with supporting details, and providing a brief summary or conclusion.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Prewriting, 128-131; Drafting, 132-133; Revising, 134-138; Connected Assignment, 144-145
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0601.2.12 Use an organizational structure appropriate for the topic and purpose (e.g., sequential, chronological, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect).
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Drafting, 132-133; Revising, 134-138; Connected Assignment, 144-145
0601.2.13 Logically arrange ideas and group related ideas in ways that enhance the topic.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Prewriting, 128-131; Drafting, 132-133; Revising, 134-138; Connected Assignment, 144-145
0601.2.14 Connect ideas using a variety of transition strategies that signal addition of information and relationships between ideas (e.g., use listing words such as first, in addition, but, and however).
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Drafting, 132-133; Revising, 134-138; Connected Assignment, 144-145
0601.2.15 Provide an effective conclusion that reinforces the focus of the presentation.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Drafting, 132-133; Revising, 134-138; Connected Assignment, 144-145
0601.2.16 Employ presentation skills such as good eye contact, clear enunciation, effective speaking rate and volume, and natural gestures.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Connected Assignment, 144-145
0601.2.17 Participate productively in self-directed work teams for a particular purpose (e.g., to interpret literature, solve a problem, make a decision) by adhering to the following:
SE/TE: Prewriting, 128, 178, 202, 250; Publishing and Presenting, 237, 282; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634; Working With Others, 6
Behavior of Individuals within the Group
• Contribute appropriate and useful information and ideas that demonstrate a clear awareness of the context of the discussion and the goals of the group and are purposeful in moving the team toward its goal and contributing to the topic of group discussion.
SE/TE: Using Formal and Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634; Working With Others, 6; Prewriting, 128, 178, 202, 250; Publishing and Presenting, 237, 282
• Consult and reference texts or other resources as a source for ideas or to support ideas under the group discussion.
SE/TE: Using Formal and Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634
• Ask primarily relevant questions that move the team toward its goals and contribute to the topic of discussion.
SE/TE: Using Formal and Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634; Working With Others, 6; Prewriting, 128-131; Drafting, 132-133; Revising, 134-138
• Gain the floor in orderly ways, taking turns when speaking and listening with civility to the ideas of others (without interrupting).
SE/TE: Using Formal and Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634; Working With Others, 6; Prewriting, 128-131; Drafting, 132-133; Revising, 134-138
• Summarize and paraphrase essential information in others’ input, and clarify points of agreement and disagreement.
SE/TE: Listening Effectively, 637; Listening Critically, 638
Goals and Aims of the Group
• Understand the purpose for working as a team and work according to that purpose.
SE/TE: Working With Others, 6; Prewriting, 128, 178, 202, 250; Publishing and Presenting, 237, 282
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• Articulate the goals that have been provided for the team work and ask appropriate clarifying questions.
SE/TE: Working With Others, 6; Prewriting, 128, 178, 202, 250; Publishing and Presenting, 237, 282; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634
• Identify task(s) needed to meet goal and purpose, and either meet assigned deadlines or set deadlines for completing each task.
SE/TE: Working With Others, 6; Prewriting, 128, 178, 202, 250; Publishing and Presenting, 237, 282; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634
Group Dynamics and Roles
• Understand the responsibilities of various roles within the team, either assigned or determined by the group (e.g., reporter, recorder, information gatherer, leader, timekeeper).
SE/TE: Working With Others, 6; Prewriting, 128, 178, 202, 250; Publishing and Presenting, 237, 282; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634
• Maintain collaboration by ensuring that all appropriate ideas and contributions are respectfully acknowledged and valued by the team and follow a prescribed for doing this (e.g., list every idea in a brainstorming session before criticism is allowed).
SE/TE: Working With Others, 6; Prewriting, 128, 178, 202, 250; Publishing and Presenting, 237, 282; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634
• Come to agreement by seeking consensus or following the majority, depending on the ground rules for decision making.
SE/TE: Working With Others, 6; Prewriting, 128, 178, 202, 250; Publishing and Presenting, 237, 282; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634
State Performance Indicators
SPI 0601.2.1 Identify the purpose of a speech (i.e., to inform, to describe, to explain, to persuade, to entertain).
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Listening Effectively, 637, Listening Critically, 638; Prewriting, 128-131; Connected Assignment, 144-145
SPI 0601.2.2 Identify the targeted audience of a speech.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Listening Effectively, 637, Listening Critically, 638; Prewriting, 128-131; Connected Assignment, 144-145
SPI 0601.2.3 Identify the thesis and main points of a speech.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Listening Effectively, 637, Listening Critically, 638; Prewriting, 128-131; Connected Assignment, 144-145
SPI 0601.2.4 Select the most appropriate behaviors for participating productively in a team (e.g., contribute appropriate and useful information and ideas, understand the purpose for working as a team, understand the responsibilities of various roles within the team).
SE/TE: Using Formal and Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634
SPI 0601.2.5 Identify the functions and responsibilities of individual roles within an organized group (i.e., reporter, recorder, information gatherer, leader, timekeeper).
SE/TE: Using Formal and Informal Speaking Skills, 633-634
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SPI 0601.2.6 Determine the most effective methods for engaging an audience during an oral presentation (e.g., making eye contact, adjusting speaking rate).
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Connected Assignment, 144-145
SPI 0601.2.7 Organize ideas in the most effective order for an oral presentation.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636; Prewriting, 128-131; Drafting, 132-133; Revising, 134-138; Connected Assignment, 144-145
SPI 0601.2.8 Select the best summary of a speech.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636
Standard 3-Writing
Grade Level Expectations
GLE 0601.3.1 Write in a variety of modes for a variety of audiences and purposes.
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; What Is Drafting?, 18; Writing Effective Paragraphs, 33-37; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; What Are Publishing and Presenting?, 23; Writing Style, 42-43; Publishing and Presenting, 63, 90, 114, 140, 165, 189, 214, 237, 264, 282; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
GLE 0601.3.2 Employ a variety of prewriting strategies.
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276
GLE 0601.3.3 Organize ideas into an essay with an introduction, developing paragraphs, conclusion, and appropriate transitions.
SE/TE: What Is Drafting?, 18; Writing Effective Paragraphs, 33-37; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278
GLE 0601.3.4 Refine strategies for editing and revising written work.
SE/TE: What Is Revising?, 19-21; What Is Editing and Proofreading?, 22; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; Editing and Proofreading, 62, 89, 113, 139, 164, 188, 213, 236, 263, 281
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Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment)
0601.3.1 Write in a variety of modes and genres, including description, narration, exposition, persuasion, literary response, personal expression, and imaginative.
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; What Is Drafting?, 18; Writing Effective Paragraphs, 33-37; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; What Is Drafting?, 18; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; What Are Publishing and Presenting?, 23; Writing Style, 42-43; Publishing and Presenting, 63, 90, 114, 140, 165, 189, 214, 237, 264, 282; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
0601.3.2 Practice writing to a prompt within a specified time.
SE/TE: Writing on Standardized Tests, 747-753; Answering Short-Answer and Essay Questions, 719; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 26-27, 96, 148, 172, 196, 220, 270; Connected Assignment, 285
0601.3.3 Create somewhat complicated work-related texts, such as instructions, directions, letters, memos, e-mails, and reports that employ the following techniques:
SE/TE: Styles for Business and Friendly Letters, 754-755; Connected Assignment, 144, 168, 267; Prewriting, 202-205, 226-229; Drafting, 206-207, 230-231; Revising, 208-212, 232-235; Editing and Proofreading, 213, 236; Publishing and Presenting, 214, 237
• Select a medium or format appropriate to purpose for writing, and maintain focus on the purpose.
SE/TE: Styles for Business and Friendly Letters, 754-755; Connected Assignment, 144, 168, 267; Prewriting, 202-205, 226-229; Drafting, 206-207, 230-231
• Use varied strategies to achieve different purposes (e.g., providing facts and details or including examples to illustrate).
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; What Is Drafting?, 18; Writing Effective Paragraphs, 33-37; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; What Is Drafting?, 18; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; What Are Publishing and Presenting?, 23; Writing Style, 42-43; Publishing and Presenting, 63, 90, 114, 140, 165, 189, 214, 237, 264, 282; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
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• Demonstrate awareness of audience through selection of medium or format, choice of supporting ideas, background information, and word choice and tone.
SE/TE: Styles for Business and Friendly Letters, 754-755; Connected Assignment, 144, 168, 267; Prewriting, 202-205, 226-229; Drafting, 206-207, 230-231; Revising, 208-212, 232-235; Editing and Proofreading, 213, 236; Publishing and Presenting, 214, 237
• Respond to opposing viewpoints and/or anticipate and answer potential questions from audience.
SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 635-636
• Use accurate and accessible vocabulary to convey meaning.
SE/TE: Styles for Business and Friendly Letters, 754-755; Connected Assignment, 144, 168, 267; Prewriting, 202-205, 226-229; Drafting, 206-207, 230-231; Revising, 208-212, 232-235; Editing and Proofreading, 213, 236; Publishing and Presenting, 214, 237
• Provide accurate and relevant support for the main points in the text.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 202-205, 226-229; Drafting, 206-207, 230-231; Revising, 208-212, 232-235
• Follow customary formats (e.g., use salutation, closing, and signature for business letters, and format for memos).
SE/TE: Styles for Business and Friendly Letters, 754-755
• Include formatting or visual elements to guide readers by highlighting specific categories of information and/or to signal transitions between steps (e.g., headings, bulleted lists).
SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers, 645-646; Formatting to Create an Effect, 647
• Use graphics and illustrative material effectively to support ideas in the text as appropriate to content and medium.
SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers, 645-646; Formatting to Create an Effect, 647
0601.3.4 Develop focused, appropriate, and interesting topics for writing.
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
0601.3.5 Create a thesis statement and include relevant facts, details, reasons, and examples that support the thesis.
SE/TE: Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-41; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278
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0601.3.6 Develop relevant details or reasons in a manner that meets the needs of the audience and purpose.
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; Writing Effective Paragraphs, 33-37; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; What Is Drafting?, 18; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; What Are Publishing and Presenting?, 23; Writing Style, 42-43; Publishing and Presenting, 63, 90, 114, 140, 165, 189, 214, 237, 264, 282; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
0601.3.7 Organize writing using structures appropriate for the topic and that meet the needs of the audience (e.g., if using an anecdote to provide an example, use chronological order with sufficient time signals for the reader to follow easily).
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; Writing Effective Paragraphs, 33-37; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; What Is Drafting?, 18; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; What Are Publishing and Presenting?, 23; Writing Style, 42-43; Publishing and Presenting, 63, 90, 114, 140, 165, 189, 214, 237, 264, 282; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
0601.3.8 Use appropriate and effective words and phrases to indicate the organizational pattern (e.g., problem-solution, with order of steps necessary indicated in the solution).
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; Writing Effective Paragraphs, 33-37; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; What Is Drafting?, 18; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; What Are Publishing and Presenting?, 23; Writing Style, 42-43; Publishing and Presenting, 63, 90, 114, 140, 165, 189, 214, 237, 264, 282; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
0601.3.9 Use text features (e.g., headings, subheadings, formatting) as appropriate to signal simple relationships between ideas.
SE/TE: Using Features of Textbooks, 680; Formatting to Create Effect, 647
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0601.3.10 Use accurate and precise language to convey meaning.
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; Writing Effective Paragraphs, 33-37; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; What Is Drafting?, 18; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; What Are Publishing and Presenting?, 23; Writing Style, 42-43; Publishing and Presenting, 63, 90, 114, 140, 165, 189, 214, 237, 264, 282; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
0601.3.11 Use strong verbs and figurative language (e.g., metaphors, similes) for emphasis or creative effect as appropriate to the purpose.
SE/TE: What Is Descriptive Writing?, 99; Gathering Details, 254-255; Revising Your Word Choice, 87
0601.3.12 Use appropriate vocabulary, sentence structure, and usage to distinguish between formal and informal language.
SE/TE: Writing Effective Paragraphs, 33-37; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; What Is Drafting?, 18; Paragraphs in Essays and Other Compositions, 39-40; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; What Are Publishing and Presenting?, 23; Writing Style, 42-43; Publishing and Presenting, 63, 90, 114, 140, 165, 189, 214, 237, 264, 282; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
0601.3.13 Incorporate some variety of syntactic structures for effect when appropriate (e.g., modifying phrases, parenthetical expressions).
SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280
0601.3.14 Edit to craft a tone that is appropriate for the topic and audience, and supports the purpose.
SE/TE: Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; Editing and Proofreading, 89, 113, 139, 164, 188, 213, 236, 263, 281
0601.3.15 Use language that conveys the writer’s point of view.
SE/TE: Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; Editing and Proofreading, 89, 113, 139, 164, 188, 213, 236, 263, 281
0601.3.16 When other sources are used or referenced (such as in research, informational essays, or literary essays) adhere to the following:
SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 236, 263; Connected Assignment, 241; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
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• Acknowledge source material (e.g., list sources).
SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 236, 263; Connected Assignment, 241; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
• Understand the differences between/among quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 236, 263; Connected Assignment, 241; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
• Quote, paraphrase, or summarize text, ideas, or other information taken from print or other electronic sources.
SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 236, 263; Connected Assignment, 241; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
• Embed quotations and graphics from other sources, when appropriate.
SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 236, 263; Connected Assignment, 241; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
0601.3.17 Generate notes on text, and identify main and supporting ideas.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278
0601.3.18 Edit writing for mechanics (punctuation, capitalization), spelling, grammar (e.g., consistent verb tense, noun and pronoun agreement).
SE/TE: Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; Editing and Proofreading, 62, 89, 113, 139, 164, 188, 213, 236, 263, 281
0601.3.19 Drawing on reader’s comments, revise papers to focus on topic or thesis, develop ideas, employ transitions, and identify a clear beginning and ending.
SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; Editing and Proofreading, 62, 89, 113, 139, 164, 188, 213, 236, 263, 281
0601.3.20 Demonstrate confidence in using the Tennessee Writing Assessment Rubric while evaluating one’s own writing and the writing of others.
SE/TE: Publishing and Presenting, 63, 90, 114, 140, 165, 189, 214, 237, 264, 282
0601.3.21 Use relatively basic software programs (e.g., Word, PowerPoint) to write texts and create graphics to present ideas visually and in writing.
SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers, 645-646; Formatting to Create Effect, 647
0601.3.22 Identify and explore opportunities for publication (e.g., local/national contests, Internet websites, newspapers, periodicals, school displays).
SE/TE: Publishing and Presenting, 63, 90, 114, 140, 165, 189, 214, 237, 264, 282; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
State Performance Indicators
SPI 0601.3.1 Identify the purpose for writing (i.e., to inform, to describe, to explain, to persuade).
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276
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SPI 0601.3.2 Identify the audience for which a text is written.
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
SPI 0601.3.3 Select an appropriate thesis statement for a writing sample.
SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
SPI 0601.3.4 Rearrange multi-paragraphed work in a logical and coherent order.
SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280
SPI 0601.3.5 Select illustrations, descriptions, and/or facts to support key ideas.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 226-229, 250-255, 274-276; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
SPI 0601.3.6 Choose the supporting sentence that best fits the context flow of ideas in a paragraph.
SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
SPI 0601.3.7 Identify sentences irrelevant to a paragraph’s theme or flow.
SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
SPI 0601.3.8 Select appropriate time-order or transitional words/phrases to enhance the flow of a writing sample.
SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
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SPI 0601.3.9 Select an appropriate concluding sentence for a well-developed paragraph.
SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 230-231, 256-257, 277-278; Revising, 58-61, 84-88, 108-112, 134-138, 160-163, 184-187, 208-212, 232-235, 258-262, 279-280; Connected Assignment, 66, 93, 118, 144, 168, 192, 217, 241, 267, 285
SPI 0601.3.10 Select an appropriate title that reflects the topic of a written selection.
SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 236
SPI 0601.3.11 Complete a graphic organizer (e.g., clustering, listing, mapping, webbing) with information from notes for a writing selection.
SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers, 645-646; Using Graphic Organizers, 683-684; Narrowing Your Topic, 54, 180, 228; Shaping Your Writing, 56, 82, 182, 206; Connected Assignment, 66-67, 118-119, 144-145, 168-169, 217, 241, 267; Developing Narrative Elements, 80; Providing Elaboration, 83; Revising Your Overall Structure, 84, 258; Gathering Details, 105, 157, 181, 205, 254, 276; Focusing Your Response, 252
SPI 0601.3.12 Select the most appropriate format for writing a specific work-related text (i.e., instructions, directions, letters, memos, e-mails, reports).
SE/TE: Styles for Business and Friendly Letters, 754-755; Connected Assignment, 144, 168, 267; Prewriting, 202-205, 226-229; Drafting, 206-207, 230-231; Revising, 208-212, 232-235; Editing and Proofreading, 213, 236; Publishing and Presenting, 214, 237
Standard 4: Research
Grade Level Expectations
GLE 0601.4.1 Define and narrow a problem or research topic.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Drafting, 230-231; Connected Assignment, 241
GLE 0601.4.2 Gather relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observation, interviews, and surveys.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Connected Assignment, 241; Media and Technology Skills, 243; Internet Research Handbook, 761-765
GLE 0601.4.3 Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths, and limitations of resources, including information gathered from Web sites.
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 243; Internet Research Handbook, 761-765; Connected Assignment, 241
GLE 0601.4.4 Write a research paper, using primary and secondary sources and technology and graphics, as appropriate.
SE/TE: Drafting, 230-231; Revising, 232-235; Editing and Proofreading, 236; Publishing and Presenting, 237; Connected Assignment, 241
Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment)
0601.4.1 Narrow a topic so that the research process is manageable and the controlling idea is focused.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Drafting, 230-231; Connected Assignment, 241
0601.4.2 Take and organize notes on what is known and what needs to be researched about the topic.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Drafting, 230-231; Connected Assignment, 241
0601.4.3 Focus on relevant information and/or theories.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Drafting, 230-231; Connected Assignment, 241
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0601.4.4 Distinguish between primary and secondary sources, defining the characteristics of each and evaluating each for their benefits and limitations.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Connected Assignment, 241; Media and Technology Skills, 243; Internet Research Handbook, 761-765
0601.4.5 Choose among sources provided and those found independently based on the usefulness, credibility, and reliability of the sources.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Media and Technology Skills, 243; Internet Research Handbook, 761-765; Connected Assignment, 241
0601.4.6 Identify reasons for choosing one source over another, including those found on Web sites.
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 243; Internet Research Handbook, 761-765; Connected Assignment, 241
0601.4.7 Identify the characteristics and limitations of source material.
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 243; Internet Research Handbook, 761-765; Connected Assignment, 241
0601.4.8 Provide relevant research information to develop and support a complicated topic.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Connected Assignment, 241; Media and Technology Skills, 243; Internet Research Handbook, 761-765
0601.4.9 Analyze and interpret data in multiple forms (e.g., a bar or circle graph) on a familiar topic
SE/TE: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 639-641
0601.4.10 Collect evidence in various ways (e.g., gathering relevant reasons, examples, and facts; defining key terms and ideas; identifying relationships such as cause-effect).
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Connected Assignment, 241; Media and Technology Skills, 243; Internet Research Handbook, 761-765
0601.4.11 Craft an introductory paragraph in which a thesis statement(s) clearly presents the topic of the documented essay.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Drafting, 230-231; Connected Assignment, 144-145, 168-169, 217, 241
0601.4.12 Present a body of well-developed and specific facts and information pertinent to the topic, developed as a series of paragraphs which support the topic.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Drafting, 230-231; Revising, 232-235; Connected Assignment, 241
0601.4.13 Connect ideas using a variety of transition strategies.
SE/TE: Drafting, 230-231; Revising, 232-235; Connected Assignment, 241
0601.4.14 Create an effective organizing structure based on research information (e.g., description, problem-solution, question-answer, comparison-contrast, cause-effect).
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Drafting, 230-231; Revising, 232-235; Connected Assignment, 241
0601.4.15 Craft a conclusion in which closure is provided, such as by restating the topic and summarizing findings.
SE/TE: Drafting, 230-231; Revising, 232-235; Connected Assignment, 241
0601.4.16 Acknowledge source material using a predetermined standard format (e.g., APA, MLA).
SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 236; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
0601.4.17 Understand the differences among quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 236; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
0601.4.18 Quote, paraphrase, or summarize text, ideas, or other information taken from print or electronic sources.
SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 236; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
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0601.4.19 Following a standard format and appropriate technology, embed text graphics, including a title, contents page, numbered pages, and a bibliography.
SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 236; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
0601.4.20 Include graphics and illustrative material effectively to support research ideas in the text.
SE/TE: Revising Your Paragraphs, 233; Creating Graphic Organizers, 645-646; Formatting to Create an Effect, 647
State Performance Indicators
SPI 0601.4.1 Select the most focused research topic.
SE/TE: Prewriting, 226-229; Drafting, 230-231; Connected Assignment, 241
SPI 0601.4.2 Rank research resources according to reliability.
SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Editing and Proofreading, 236; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
SPI 0601.4.3 Determine the most appropriate research source for a given research topic.
SE/TE: Reference Skills, 704-714; Gathering Details, 229; Editing and Proofreading, 236; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
SPI 0601.4.4 Distinguish between primary (i.e., letters, interviews, diaries, newspapers) and secondary (i.e., reference books, periodicals, Internet, biographies) sources.
SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Reference Skills, 704-714; Editing and Proofreading, 236; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
SPI 0601.4.5 Discern irrelevant research material from written text.
SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Editing and Proofreading, 236; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 756-760; Internet Research Handbook, 761-763
Standard 5: Logic
Grade Level Expectations
GLE 0601.5.1 Use logic to make inferences and draw conclusions in a variety of oral and written contexts.
SE/TE: Model from Literature, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225, 248-249; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 698-699; Student Work In Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143,166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695
GLE 0601.5.2 Analyze text for fact and opinion, cause-effect, inferences, evidence, and conclusions.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225, 248-249; Student Work In Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143,166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695
GLE 0601.5.3 Explore deductive and inductive reasoning.
SE/TE: Applying Forms of Reasoning, 688; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695
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GLE 0601.5.4 Analyze written and oral communication for persuasive devices.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 126-127; Student Work In Progress, 141-143; Media and Technology Skills, 45, 147; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695
Checks for Understanding (Formative / Summative Assessment)
0601.5.1 Make logical predictions of future events in text.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51; Student Work In Progress, 64-65; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695
0601.5.2 Identify sequence of events in text. SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225
0601.5.3 Construct and complete analogies using synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, categories, subcategories, whole/part, functions).
SE/TE: Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 310-311; Test Taking Skills, 715-719
0601.5.4 Identify and analyze stated or implied cause-effect relationships in text.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 190-191; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690
0601.5.5 Determine simple criteria for recognizing factual claim and opinion (e.g., scientific method, provability, quality of evidence, sources).
SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643
0601.5.6 Determine the relevance and quality of evidence given to support or oppose an argument.
SE/TE: Model Form Literature, 126-127; Student Work In Progress, 141-143; Media and Technology, 147; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Listening Critically, 638
0601.5.7 Compare and contrast evidence and conclusions between two or more arguments on the same topic.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 152-153, 248-249; Student Work In Progress, 166-167; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690
0601.5.8 Define deductive and inductive reasoning.
SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690
0601.5.9 Identify examples of deductive and inductive reasoning in text.
SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690
0601.5.10 Identify and analyze the persuasive devices used in written and oral communication (e.g., bandwagon, loaded terms, testimonial, name-calling).
SE/TE: Model Form Literature, 126-127; Student Work In Progress, 141-143; Media and Technology, 147; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Listening Critically, 638
State Performance Indicators
SPI 0601.5.1 Predict future events of a given text.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51; Student Work In Progress, 64-65; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695
SPI 0601.5.2 Determine whether a given statement in text is fact or opinion.
SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690
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SPI 0601.5.3 Identify stated or implied cause-effect relationships.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 190-191; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690
SPI 0601.5.4 Identify examples of persuasive devices (i.e., bandwagon, loaded terms, testimonial, name-calling).
SE/TE: Model Form Literature, 126-127; Student Work In Progress, 141-143; Media and Technology, 147; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Listening Critically, 638
SPI 0601.5.5 Specify a logical word choice to complete an analogy, using synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, categories, subcategories, whole/part, and functions.
SE/TE: Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 310-311; Test Taking Skills, 715-719
SPI 0601.5.6 Indicate the sequence of events in text.
SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225
SPI 0601.5.7 Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text.
SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Model From Literature, 100-101, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225
Standard 6- Informational Text
Grade Level Expectations
GLE 0601.6.1 Comprehend and summarize the main ideas and supporting details of informational texts.
SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225
GLE 0601.6.2 Identify the organizational structures of informational texts.
SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225
GLE 0601.6.3 Read, interpret, and analyze text features that support informational texts.
SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225
Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessments)
0601.6.1 Use previously learned strategies to comprehend informational texts (e.g., formulating questions before, during, and after reading; visualize, predict, identify the writer’s purpose).
SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225
0601.6.2 Identify/infer the stated or implied main idea of an informational text and identify the details supporting it.
SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225
0601.6.3 Recognize clear, but subtly stated relationships among ideas (e.g., cause-effect, comparative, sequential) in informational texts.
SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225; Student Work In Progress, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240
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0601.6.4 Make inferences and draw conclusions.
SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225; Student Work In Progress, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240
0601.6.5 Summarize succinctly the main idea and supporting details (presented as text and/or visuals) in informational texts.
SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225; Student Work In Progress, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240
0601.6.6 Summarize and critique texts (informational and literary).
SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225; Student Work In Progress, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240
0601.6.7 Identify and analyze the organizational structures of informational texts (e.g., chronological, sequential, cause-effect, comparison-contrast, problem-solution).
SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 695-690; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225; Student Work In Progress, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240
0601.6.8 Recognize that print format varies according to purpose and genre (e.g., prose, poetry, newspaper/magazine, letters, dramas, technical manuals, textbooks).
SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697
0601.6.9 Use text features to locate information and make meaning from text (e.g., headings, key words, captions, tables of contents, footnotes, illustrations).
SE/TE: Using Sections in Textbooks, 679; Using Features of Textbooks, 680; Analyzing the Text, 689-690
0601.6.10 Comprehend and interpret quantitative, technical, or mathematical information presented in maps, charts, graphs, time lines, tables, and diagrams.
SE/TE: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 639-641
0601.6.11 Follow instructions in informational texts.
SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Model From Literature, 200-201; Student Work In Progress, 215-216
State Performance Indicators
SPI 0601.6.1 Formulate clarifying questions for use before, during, and after reading.
SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225
SPI 0601.6.2 Identify the main idea and supporting details in a text.
SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225
SPI 0601.6.3 Use text features to locate information and make meaning from text (e.g., headings, key words, captions, footnotes).
SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690
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SPI 0601.6.4 Interpret factual, quantitative, technical, or mathematical information presented in text features (e.g., maps, charts, graphs, time lines, tables, and diagrams).
SE/TE: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 639-641
SPI 0601.6.5 Locate and verify information in text to support inferences, opinions, predictions, and conclusions.
SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225; Student Work In Progress, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240
SPI 0601.6.6 Select the best summary of a text.
SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225; Student Work In Progress, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240
SPI 0601.6.7 Recognize that purpose determines text format.
SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-225; Student Work In Progress, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240
SPI 0601.6.8 Choose the correct order of a set of instructions.
SE/TE: Drafting, 206-207; Revising, 208-212; Reading Methods and Tools, 679-684
Standard 7- Media
Grade Level Expectations
GLE 0601.7.1 Analyze media for their ability to inform, persuade, and entertain.
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 121, 147, 171, 195; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Viewing Fine Arts Critically, 644
GLE 0601.7.2 Examine the relationship between the visual (e.g., media images, painting, film, graphic arts) and the verbal in media.
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 25, 45, 69, 95, 121, 147, 171, 195; Spotlight on the Humanities, 8, 24, 68, 94, 120, 146, 170, 194, 242; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 644
GLE 0601.7.3 Recognize how visual and sound techniques and design elements (e.g., special effects, camera angles, music) carry or influence messages in various media.
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 121, 147, 171, 195; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Viewing Fine Arts Critically, 644
GLE 0601.7.4 Apply and adapt the principles of written composition to create coherent media productions.
SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers, 645-646; Formatting to Create an Effect, 647; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 648; Creating a Video, 649; Performing and Interpreting, 650-651; Media and Technology Skills, 25, 69, 269; Connected Assignment, 192
Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment)
0601.7.1 Interpret how the sounds, images, and words used in television, radio, film, and the Internet are used to support the purpose of the production and evaluate the effectiveness of the techniques.
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 121, 147, 171, 195; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Viewing Fine Arts Critically, 644
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0601.7.2 Identify, analyze, and discuss the relationship between the visual (e.g., media images, painting, film, graphic arts) and the verbal in media and explain how the elements support or conflict with each other.
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 25, 45, 69, 95, 121, 147, 171, 195; Spotlight on the Humanities, 8, 24, 68, 94, 120, 146, 170, 194, 242; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 644
0601.7.3 Identify visual and sound techniques and design elements (e.g., special effects, camera angles, lighting, and music in television or film or layout, pictures, and typeface in newspapers, magazines, and print advertisements) in various media, and explain how they carry or influence messages.
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 121, 147, 171, 195; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Viewing Fine Arts Critically, 644
0601.7.4 Present a clearly identifiable, explicit message, using visual, audio, and graphic effects and interactive features.
SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers, 645-646; Formatting to Create an Effect, 647; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 648; Creating a Video, 649; Performing and Interpreting, 650-651; Media and Technology Skills, 25, 69, 269; Connected Assignment, 192
0601.7.5 Demonstrate an awareness of audience needs through choice of medium and the selection of images, words, and sounds.
SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers, 645-646; Formatting to Create an Effect, 647; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 648; Creating a Video, 649; Performing and Interpreting, 650-651; Media and Technology Skills, 25, 69, 269; Connected Assignment, 192
0601.7.6 Consider potential audience reaction (e.g., being aware of verbal and nonverbal cues given by the audience during a presentation) to improve media productions.
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 121, 147, 171, 195; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643
State Performance Indicators
0601.7.1 Select the medium that best reinforces a viewpoint or enhances a presentation.
SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers, 645-646; Formatting to Create an Effect, 647; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 648; Creating a Video, 649; Performing and Interpreting, 650-651; Media and Technology Skills, 25, 69, 269; Connected Assignment, 192
0601.7.2 Select the visual image that best reinforces a viewpoint or enhances a presentation.
SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers, 645-646; Formatting to Create an Effect, 647; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 648; Creating a Video, 649; Performing and Interpreting, 650-651; Media and Technology Skills, 25, 69, 269; Connected Assignment, 192
0601.7.3 Identify the purpose of a medium (i.e., to inform, to persuade, to entertain, to describe).
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 121, 147, 171, 195; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Viewing Fine Arts Critically, 644
0601.7.4 Draw an inference from a non-print medium.
SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Viewing Fine Arts Critically, 644
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0601.7.5 Choose the statement that best summarizes/communicates the message presented by a medium.
SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Viewing Fine Arts Critically, 644; Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 121, 147, 171, 195
0601.7.6 Identify the type of conflict (i.e., person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. environment, person vs. technology) represented in a non-print medium.
SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 121, 147, 171, 195; Viewing Information Media Critically, 642-643; Viewing Fine Arts Critically, 644
Standard 8-Literature
Grade Level Expectations
GLE 0601.8.1 Read and comprehend a variety of works from various forms of literature.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
GLE 0601.8.2 Understand the characteristics of various literary genres (e.g., poetry, novel, biography, short story, essay, drama).
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
GLE 0601.8.3 Recognize the conventions of various literary genres.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
GLE 0601.8.4 Analyze works of literature for what they suggest about the historical period in which they were written.
SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Reading Literary Writing, 691-697; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690
GLE 0601.8.5 Identify and analyze common literary terms (e.g., personification, conflict, theme).
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
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Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment)
0601.8.1 Use previously learned strategies to comprehend informational texts (e.g., formulating questions before, during, and after reading; visualize, predict, identify the writer’s purpose).
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 176-177, 200-201; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading From Varied Sources, 698-699
0601.8.2 Sequence and identify the plot’s main events, their causes, and the influence of each event on future actions in texts.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
0601.8.3 Identify plot development techniques (e.g., foreshadowing and flashbacks) and explain their function in the text.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
0601.8.4 Identify and describe characters’ (major/minor, antagonists and protagonists) features and relationships in literary texts.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
0601.8.5 Explore the concept of moral dilemma (as revealed by characters’ motivation and behavior).
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 74-77; Student Work in Progress, 91-92
0601.8.6 Differentiate between internal and external conflict.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 74-77; Student Work in Progress, 91-92
0601.8.7 Identify the kind(s) of conflict (e.g., person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. environment, person vs. technology) present in literary plots.
SE/TE: Model from Literature, 74-77; Developing Narrative Elements, 80; Student Work in Progress, 91-92
0601.8.8 Identify the plot element of exposition (i.e., introduction of characters, setting, and conflict) in literary texts.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
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0601.8.9 Identify and analyze the setting (location and time) and its impact on plot, character, and theme in literary texts.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
0601.8.10 Explore how the author reveals character (e.g., what the author tells us, what the characters say about him or her, what the character does, what the character says, what the character thinks).
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
0601.8.11 Identify the narration and point of view (e.g., first person, third person) in literary texts.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 152-153; Student Work in Progress, 166-167
0601.8.12Consider how forms and conventions within genres affect meaning (e.g., poetry, drama, essay).
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
0601.8.13 Identify sound patterns (e.g., alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme scheme) figurative language (e.g., metaphor, simile), and other conventions of verse (e.g., limerick, lyric, narrative, haiku) in poetry.
SE/TE: Connected Assignment, 118-119; Strategies for Reading Poetry, 693-694
0601.8.14 Explain the purpose and use of structural elements particular to dramatic literature (e.g., scenes, acts, cast of characters, stage directions) in plays that are read or viewed.
SE/TE: Strategies for Reading Drama, 692; Performing and Interpreting, 650-651
0601.8.15 Identify and explain the stated or implied theme of a literary text.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695
0601.8.16 Identify and explain the development of similar themes across two or more literary texts.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695
0601.8.17 Identify the historical period in which a literary text was written and explain the text in light of this understanding.
SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695
0601.8.18 Determine the appropriate meaning of figurative words and phrases (e.g., idioms, metaphors, similes) in passages.
SE/TE: Connected Assignment, 118-119; Strategies for Reading Poetry, 693-694
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Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008 Correlated to:
Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, (Grade 6)
Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, Grade 6
Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6 © 2008
State Performance Indicators
SPI 0601.8.1 Distinguish among various literary genres (e.g., fiction, drama, nonfiction, poetry).
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
SPI 0601.8.2 Identify the setting and conflict of a passage.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Strategies for Reading Fiction, 691; Strategies for Reading Drama, 692
SPI 0601.8.3 Determine the main ideas of plots, their causes, how they influence future actions, and how they are resolved.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Strategies for Reading Fiction, 691
SPI 0601.8.4 Distinguish between first and third person points of view.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 152-153; Student Work in Progress, 166-167
SPI 0601.8.5 Identify the kind(s) of conflict present in a literary plot (i.e., person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. environment, person vs. technology).
SE/TE: Model from Literature, 74-77; Developing Narrative Elements, 80; Student Work in Progress, 91-92
SPI 0601.8.6 Identify the stated or implied theme of a literary text.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695
SPI 0601.8.7 Analyze figurative language (i.e., hyperbole, similes, metaphors, personification,) within context.
SE/TE: Connected Assignment, 118-119; Strategies for Reading Poetry, 693-694
SPI 0601.8.8 Identify examples of sound devices (i.e., accent, alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme, and repetition).
SE/TE: Connected Assignment, 118-119
SPI 0601.8.9 Identify patterns of rhyme and rhythm.
SE/TE: Connected Assignment, 118-119; Strategies for Reading Poetry, 693-694
SPI 0601.8.10 Determine the author’s purpose for writing.
SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 224-225, 248-249; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685-690; Reading Literary Writing, 691-695; Reading From Varied Sources, 696-697; Student Work in Progress, 64-65, 91-92, 115-117, 141-143, 166-167, 190-191, 215-216, 238-240, 265-266, 283-284
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