California State Content Standards

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ELA R.1.1: Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word derivations.

ELA R.1.2: Distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of words and interpret the connotative power of words.

ELA R.2.1: Analyze the structure and format of functional workplace documents, including the graphics and headers, and explain how authors use the features to achieve their purposes.

ELA R.2.3: Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.

ELA R.2.6: Demonstrate use of sophisticated learning tools by following technical directions (e.g., those found with graphic calculators and specialized software programs and in access guides to World Wide Web sites on the Internet).

ELA R.3.1: Articulate the relationship between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature (e.g., comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic monologue).

ELA R.3.2: Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic across genres to explain how the selection of genre shapes the theme or topic.

ELA R.3.3: Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters in a literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations, relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.

ELA R.3.4: Determine characters' traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.

ELA R.3.6: Analyze and trace an author's development of time and sequence, including the use of complex literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks).

ELA R.3.7: Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their appeal.

ELA R.3.8: Interpret and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions, ironies, and incongruities in a text.

ELA R.3.9: Explain how voice, persona, and the choice of a narrator affect characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.

ELA R.3.10: Identify and describe the function of dialogue, scene designs, soliloquies, asides, and character foils in dramatic literature.

ELA R.3.11: Evaluate the aesthetic qualities of style, including the impact of diction and figurative language on tone, mood, and theme, using the terminology of literary criticism. (Aesthetic approach)

ELA W.1.1: Establish a controlling impression or coherent thesis that conveys a clear and distinctive perspective on the subject and maintain a consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing.

ELA W.1.2: Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the passive voice.

ELA W.1.6: Integrate quotations and citations into a written text while maintaining the flow of ideas.

ELA W.1.7: Use appropriate conventions for documentation in the text, notes, and bibliographies by adhering to those in style manuals (e.g., Modern Language Association Handbook, The Chicago Manual of Style).

ELA W.1.9: Revise writing to improve the logic and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective, the precision of word choice, and the tone by taking into consideration the audience, purpose, and formality of the context.

ELA W.2.1.a: Relate a sequence of events and communicate the significance of the events to the audience.

ELA W.2.1.b: Locate scenes and incidents in specific places.

ELA W.2.1.c: Describe with concrete sensory details the sights, sounds, and smells of a scene and the specific actions, movements, gestures, and feelings of the characters; use interior monologue to depict the characters' feelings.

ELA W.2.1.d: Pace the presentation of actions to accommodate changes in time and mood.

ELA W.2.1.e: Make effective use of descriptions of appearance, images, shifting perspectives, and sensory details.

ELA W.2.2.a: Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.

ELA W.2.2.b: Support important ideas and viewpoints through accurate and detailed references to the text or to other works.

ELA W.2.2.c: Demonstrate awareness of the author's use of stylistic devices and an appreciation of the effects created.

ELA W.2.2.d: Identify and assess the impact of perceived ambiguities, nuances, and complexities within the text.

ELA W.2.3.a: Marshal evidence in support of a thesis and related claims, including information on all relevant perspectives.

ELA W.2.3.c: Make distinctions between the relative value and significance of specific data, facts, and ideas.

ELA W.2.3.d: Include visual aids by employing appropriate technology to organize and record information on charts, maps, and graphs.

ELA C.1.1: Identify and correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).

ELA C.1.2: Understand sentence construction (e.g., parallel structure, subordination, proper placement of modifiers) and proper English usage (e.g., consistency of verb tenses).

ELA C.1.3: Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.

ELA L.1.1: Formulate judgments about the ideas under discussion and support those judgments with convincing evidence.

ELA L.1.2: Compare and contrast the ways in which media genres (e.g., televised news, news magazines, documentaries, online information) cover the same event.

ELA L.1.4: Choose appropriate techniques for developing the introduction and conclusion (e.g., by using literary quotations, anecdotes, references to authoritative sources).

ELA L.2.3.a: Prepare and ask relevant questions.

ELA L.2.3.b: Make notes of responses.

ELA L.2.3.c: Use language that conveys maturity, sensitivity, and respect.

ELA L.2.3.d: Respond correctly and effectively to questions.

ELA L.2.3.e: Demonstrate knowledge of the subject or organization.

ELA L.2.4.a: Advance a judgment demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of works or passages (i.e., make and support warranted assertions about the text).

ELA L.2.4.b: Support important ideas and viewpoints through accurate and detailed references to the text or to other works.

ELA L.2.4.c: Demonstrate awareness of the author's use of stylistic devices and an appreciation of the effects created.

ELA L.2.4.d: Identify and assess the impact of perceived ambiguities, nuances, and complexities within the text.

ELA 3.10.1: Identify a basic element of text (main character, subject of text)

ELA 3.10.2: Respond to simple questions about text (Yes/No, Choice of 2 - 3 possible answers).

ELA 3.10.3: Recall events/story

ELA 3.10.4: Answer "Wh" questions about materials read

ELA 3.11.1: Sequence story line

ELA 3.11.2: Predict what will happen next when given a short story or a social situation

ELA 3.11.3: Determine cause by given effect, or determine effect by given cause

ELA 3.12.1: Identify the location of desired information within a popular media source (i.e. comics, weather, sports, coupons in the newspaper)

ELA 3.12.2: Use printed material to obtain information on desired item (i.e., movie schedule, calendar, bus schedule, menu, grocery list)

ELA 3.12.3: Use computer search engine to locate desired information

ELA 6.19.1: Communicate wants/needs using gesture, action, voice output device or vocalization

ELA 6.19.2: Communicate choice using gesture, action, voice output device or vocalization

ELA 6.19.3: Communicate information using single word using gesture, action, voice output device or vocalization

ELA 6.19.4: Communicate information using 2 to 3 word phrase using gestures, actions, voice output device or vocalizations

ELA 6.19.5: Communicate information using a complete sentence using gestures, actions, voice output device or vocalizations

ELA 6.20.2: Identify characteristics of a person, place, thing, location or action

ELA 6.20.4: Describe a person, place or thing using two or more descriptors

ELA 6.20.5: Share descriptive information about locations and actions

ELA 6.21.1: Attend and respond to speaker

ELA 6.21.2: Interact with person or group regarding specific topic

ELA 6.21.3: Participate in communicative dialog with person or group on specific topic

ELA 6.22.1: Obtain help using gestures, actions, voice output device or vocalizations

ELA 6.22.2: Ask simple questions using gestures, actions, voice output device or vocalizations

ELA 6.22.3: Ask "wh" questions for clarification using gestures, actions, voice output device or vocalizations

ELA 6.23.1: Sequence events by responding to cues (environmental or directions)

ELA 6.23.3: Respond to question about events or experiences

ELA 6.24.1: Interact with another person (i.e., proximity, tone, volume, clarity, etc.)

ELA 6.24.2: Discriminate when to ask and when to reciprocate (i.e., take turns while communicating)

ELA 6.24.3: Maintain topic in conversation appropriate for place, role, social situation

ELA 6.24.5: Ask relevant questions during interview