Poyen School
Poyen School Curriculum K - 12 2007-2008

Language Arts - 12th Grade Language Arts


Oral and Visual Communications

    Structured discussions
The learner will be able to prepare and participate in such structured discussions as mock trials and other discussions or presentations outside the classroom.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking to share Understanding of Info Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.12.1 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening,Speaking,Viewing [Textbook].  Debating 191, Making a Persuasive Speech 876
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 29: Listening and Speaking [Textbook].  Improving your Speaking Skills 848-850, Participating in Groups 851-852, Taking Part in Interviews 853
  
    Formal multi-media presentation
The learner will be able to present a formal multi-media presentation that makes skillful use of rhetorical devices such as: 1. repetition 2. rhetorical questions 3. verbal irony 4. exaggeration 5. understatement 6. chiasmus 7. anaphora.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking to share Understanding of Info Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.12.2 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature [Textbook].  Interdisciplinary Activity 292,409,828
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Theme Projects [Textbook].  Interdisciplinary Activity 571
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 31: Electronic Resources [Textbook].  Creating Multimedia Projects 877-881
  
    Speaking activities
The learner will be able to participate in a variety of such speaking activities as scenes from a play, monologues, memorization of lines, character analysis, literary reveiws, excerpts from famous speeches, and comparison of genre across eras.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking literary response & express Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.12.3 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening, Speaking, and Viewing [Textbook].  Reading Theater 283
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature [Textbook].  Listening and Speaking 325,393,847,879,1025,1081,1117,1161,1243
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Listening and Speaking Minilesson [Textbook].  Choral Reading 183,853, Conversation 128,215,623, Debate 13,54,Dialogue 730,938,965, Epilogue 988
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Linking Writing and Literature: Talk about Reading [Textbook].  48,107,158,204,266,316
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 29: Listening and Speaking [Textbook].  Appreciating Literary Performances 846-847
  
    Listening to a speaker
The learner will be able to demonstrate critical, empathetic, and reflective listening to interpret, respond to, and evaluate speakers' messages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening for information/evaluation Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.12.1 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening,Speaking, Viewing [Textbook].  Debating 191, Listening Effectively 628,Evaluating Persuasive Techniques in Media: Advertising 685, Critiquing Media Coverage 1141
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature [Textbook].  616,640
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Listening and Speaking Minilesson [Textbook].  Debate 54, Listening in Class 371
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 29: Listening and Speaking [Textbook].  Improving Your Listening Skills 845-847, Participating In Groups 851-852
  
    Identify organizational patterns
The learner will be able to identify organizational patterns appropriate to diverse situations, such as interviews, debates, and conversations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening for information/evaluation Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.12.2 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening, Speaking, and Viewing [Textbook].  Debating 191
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Listening and Speaking Minilesson [Textbook].  Debate 54,191,383,Interviewing 346
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 29: Listening and Speaking [Textbook].  Participating in Groups 851-852, Taking Part in Interviews 853
  
    Barriers to listening
The learner will be able to identify barriers to listening and generate methods to overcome them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening for information/evaluation Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.12.3 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening, Speaking, Viewing [Textbook].  Listening Effectively 628
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Listening and Speaking Minilesson [Textbook].  Listening in Clqss 371
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 29: Listening and Speaking [Textbook].  Improving Your Listening Skills 845-847
  
    Critique a presentation
The learner will be able to critique oral communications for clarity, faulty reasoning, relevance, organization of evidence, and effectiveness of delivery.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening for information/evaluation Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.12.4 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening, Speaking, Viewing [Textbook].  Debating 191, Evaluating Persuasive Techniques in Media: Advertising 685, Critiquing Media Coverage 1141
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 29: Listening and Speaking [Textbook].  Critical Listening 846-847, How to Deliver a speech 850, Exercise Four 850, Participating in Groups 851-852, Taking Part in Interviews 853
  
    Critique relationships in presentations
The learner will be able to critique relationships among purpose, audience, and content of presentations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening for information/evaluation Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.12.5 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening, Speaking, Viewing [Textbook].  Debating 191, Evaluating Persuasive Techniques in Media: Advertising 685, Critiquing Media Coverage 1141
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 29: Listening and Speaking [Textbook].  Critical Listening 846-847
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 30:Viewing and Representing [Textbook].  Analyzing Media Message 860-861
  
    Critical listening skills
The learner will be able to demonstrate critical listening skills and productive participation in self-directed work teams for a particular purpose to include recognizing: 1. common logical fallacies 2. the personal attack 3. the appeal to common opinion and the false dilemma (assuming only two options when there are more options available) 4. the lack of proof for a point being argued.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening for information/evaluation Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks 2.12.6 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening, Speaking, Viewing [Textbook].  Debating 191, Listening Effectively 628, Evaluating Persuasive Techniques in Media: Advertising 685, Critiquing Media Coverage 1141
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature [Textbook].  Listening and Speaking 616,640
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Listening and Speaking Minilesson [Textbook].  Debate 54,Listening in Class 371
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 29: Listening and Speaking [Textbook].  Improve your Listening Skills 845-852, Participating in Groups 851-852
  
    Techniques in political and product ads
The learner will be able to analyze techniques used in political and product ads to recognize: 1. common logical fallacies 2. personal attack 3. appeal to common opinion 4. false dilemma (assuming only two options when there are more options available) 5. the lack of proof for a point being argued.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Analyzing media Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.3.12.1 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening,Speaking, Viewing [Textbook].  Evaluating Persuasive Techniques in Media: Advertising 685
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 30: Viewing and Representing [Textbook].  Analyzing Media Messages 860-861
  
    Evaluate the impact of media
The learner will be able to use appropriate criteria to evaluate the impact of media on public opinion, trends, and beliefs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Evaluating media credibility Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.3.12.2 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening, Speaking, and Viewing [Textbook].  Critiquing Media Coverage 1141
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 30: Viewing and Representing [Textbook].  Deconstructing Media Messages 860-861
  

Writing

    Prewriting strategies
The learner will be able to apply appropriate prewriting strategies to address purpose and audience with emphasis on persuasion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Prewriting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.1 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop:Prewriting [Textbook].  226-227,296-297,396-398,484-485,566-567,642-643,752-753,796-797, 862-863,900-901,1128-1130,1254-1255
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 2: The Writing Process [Textbook].  Prewriting: Finding A Topic 60-63,Prewriting : Establishing Purpose and Audience 64-67
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process In Action: Prewriting [Textbook].  37,99,149,193,257,307
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  Prewriting: Planning and Researching 320-325, Prewriting: Developing an Outline 326-329
  
    Communicate purpose of writing
The learner will be able to communicate clearly the purpose of the writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Drafting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.2 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Drafting [Textbook].  228,298-299,399,486,568, 644,754,797,864,902,1130,1256
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson [Textbook].  A Complete and Timely Complaint 753
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 2: The Writing Process [Textbook].  Drafting: Ordering Your Thoughts 68-73, Drafting: Writing with Unity and coherence 74-77
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process In Action: Drafting [Textbook].  37-38,99-100,149-150,193-194,257-258,307-308
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  Drafting 330-353
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing and Research Handbook [Textbook].  Writing Effective Compostions 913-916
  
    Clear & varied sentences
The learner will be able to write clear and varied sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Drafting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.3 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Drafting [Textbook].  228,298-299,399,486,568,644,754,797,864,902,1130,1256
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Skills [Textbook].  Achieving Variety by combining Sentences 851
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process in Action: Drafting [Textbook].  37-38,99-100,149-150,193-194,257-258,307-308
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  Drafting 330-333
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 8: Sentence Combining [Textbook].  354-377
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing and Research Handbook [Textbook].  Writing Effective Sentences 907-909
  
    Elaborate ideas clearly
The learner will be able to elaborate ideas clearly and accurately through word choice, vivid description, and selected information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Drafting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.4 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Drafting [Textbook].  228,298-299,399,486,568,644,754,797,864,902,1130,1256
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Skills [Textbook].  Creating Mood 86, Word Choice 475, Elaborating on an Idea 1000
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson [Textbook].  Using Figurative Language and Avoiding Cliches 1129
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process in Action: Drafting and Revising [Textbook].  38,100,150,194,258,308
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  Revising 340-343
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing and Research Handbook [Textbook].  Writing Effective Compostions 913-916
  
    Adapt writing to situation
The learner will be able to adapt content vocabulary, voice, and tone to audience, purpose and situation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Drafting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.5 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Prewriting and Drafting [Textbook].  226-228,296-299,396-399,484-486,566-568,642-344,752-754,796-797, 862-864,900-902, 1128-1130,1254-1256
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 2: The Writing Process [Textbook].  Prewriting: Establishing Purpose and Audience 64-67, Analyzing Tone 94-97
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process in Action: Prewriting and Drafting [Textbook].  36-38,98-100,148-150,192-194,256-258,306-308
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  Drafting 330-333
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing and Research Handbook [Textbook].  Writing Effective Compositions 913-916
  
    Logical progression & sequence
The learner will be able to arrange paragraphs into a logical progression with appropriate transition.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Drafting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.6 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Drafting [Textbook].  228,298-299,399,486,568,644,754,797,864,902,1130,1256
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Skills [Textbook].  Organizing Ideas 676
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson [Textbook].  Paragraph Development 568
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 2: The Writing Process [Textbook].  Drafting: Ordering Your Thoughts 68-73, Drafting: Writing with Unity and coherence 74-77
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process In Action: Drafting and Revising [Textbook].  37-38,99-100,149-150,193-194,257-258,307-308
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing and Research Handbook [Textbook].  Writing Coherent Paragraphs 911-912, Writing Effective Compostions 913-916
  
    Revise content of writing
The learner will be able to revise content of writing for central idea, elaboration, unity, and organization.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Revising Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.7 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Revising [Textbook].  228,299,399,486,569,644,755,798,865,902,1131,1256
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Skills [Textbook].  Organizing Ideas 676, Elaborating on an Idea 1000
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson [Textbook].  Organizational Development 865
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 2: The Writing Process [Textbook].  Revising: Checking Content and Structure 78-81
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process in Action: Revising [Textbook].  38,100,150,194,258,308
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  Revising 340-343
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing and Research Handbook [Textbook].  Writing Effective Paragraphs 910-912, Writing Effective Compostions 913-916
  
    Revise style of writing
The learner will be able to revise style of writing for selected vocabulary, selected information, sentence variety, tone, and voice.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Revising Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.8 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Revising [Textbook].  228,299,399,486,569,644,755,798,865,902,1131,1256
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Skills [Textbook].  Achieving Variety by Combining Sentences 851
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson [Textbook].  Varying Sentence Length 228, Finding the Right Words 298, Creating Vivid Images 486, Sentence Combining 644,Precise Expression 798, Using Precise Language 902, Sentence Combining 1256
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 2: The Writing Process [Textbook].  Revising: Replacing Cliches, Jargon, and Sexist Language 82-85
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process in Action: Revising [Textbook].  38,100,150,194,258,308
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  Revising 340-343
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 8: Sentence Combining [Textbook].  354-377
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing and Research Handbook [Textbook].  Writing Effective Sentences 907-910, Writing Effective Compostions 913-916
  
    Revise sentence formation in writing
The learner will be able to revise sentence formation in writing for completeness, coordination, subordination, standard word order, and absence of fused sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Revising Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.9 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Revising [Textbook].  228,299,399,486,569,644,755,798,865,902,1131,1256
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Grammar Link [Textbook].  Avoiding Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers 94, Using Commas with Nonessential Elements 830, Avoiding Run-on sentences 1111
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Skills [Textbook].  Achieving Variety by Combining Sentence s851
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson [Textbook].  Vary Sentence Length 228, Sentenvce Combining 644,1256
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process In Action: Editin/Proofreading [Textbook].  39,101,151,195,259,309
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  Editing and Presenting: A Model Paper 344-352
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing and Research Handbook [Textbook].  Writing Effective Sentences 907-910
  
    Evaluate writing:purpose, audience,genre
The learner will be able to evaluate how well questions of purpose, audience, and genre have been addressed.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Revising Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.10 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Revising [Textbook].  228,299,399,486,569,644,755,798,865,902,1131,1256
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process in Action: Revisig [Textbook].  38,100,150,194,258,308
  
    Apply grammatical conventions to edit
The learner will be able to apply grammatical conventions to edit for standard inflections, agreement, word meaning, and conventions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Editing Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.11 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Editing/Proofreading [Textbook].  229,300,400,487,570,645,756,799,866,903,1132,1257
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Grammar Link [Textbook].  Avoiding Unclear Pronoun Reference 617, Making Subjects and Verbs Agree 743, Using commas with Essential Element 830
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 2: The Writing Process [Textbook].  Editing/Proofreading : Finalizing 86-89
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process In Action: Editing/Proofreading [Textbook].  39,101,151,195,259,309
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  Editing and Presenting: A Model Paper 344-352
  
    Grammatical conventions for formatting
The learner will be able to apply grammatical conventions for capitalization, punctuation, formatting, and spelling.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Editing Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.12 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Editing/Proofreading [Textbook].  229,300,400,487,570,645,756,799,866,903,1132,1257
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Grammar Link [Textbook].  Using Commas with Nonessential Elements 830, Avoiding Run-On Sentences 1111
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Skills [Textbook].  Writing dialogue 641
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 2: The Writing Process [Textbook].  Editing/Proofreading : Finalizing 86-89
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process in Action: Editing/Proofreading [Textbook].  39,101,151,195,259,309
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  Editing and Presenting : A Model Paper 344-352
  
    Refine pieces frequently
The learner will be able to refine selected pieces frequently to publish for intended audiences and purposes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Publishing Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.13 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Worksho: Publishing/Presenting [Textbook].  229,300,400,487,570,645,756,799,866,903,1132,1257
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 2: The Writing Process [Textbook].  Publishing/Presenting: Sharing Your Writing 90-93
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process in Action: Publishing/Presenting [Textbook].  39,101,151,195,259,309
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  Editing and Presenting: A Modfel Paper 344-352
  
    Writing portfolio
The learner will be able to maintain a writing portfolio that exhibits growth and reflection in the progress of meeting goals and expectations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Publishing Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.14 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Unit Assessment: Build Your Portfolio [Textbook].  230,488,646,800,904,1258
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit Review: Adding to your Portfolio [Textbook].  49,108,159,205,267,317,353
  
    Technology for writing
The learner will be able to use available technology for all aspects of the writing process.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Publishing Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.12.15 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Technology Tip [Textbook].  228,300,400,569,754,864,866,1130
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Technology Skills [Textbook].  Word Processing: Creating a Professional Resume 596-597
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Workshop: Technology Tip [Textbook].  299,397,398,755,797,865
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 31: Electronic Resources [Textbook].  Word Processing and the Writing Process 866-867
  
    Elements of discourse
The learner will be able to use elements of discourse effectively when completing narrative, expository, persuasive, or descriptive writing assignments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Purposes and Audiences Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.5.12.1 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop:Business Writing [Textbook].   Letter of Complaint 752
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Creative Writing [Textbook].  Poem 484, Screenplay 642
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Descriptive Writing [Textbook].  Character Description 1128
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Expository Writing [Textbook].  Analyzing a Poem 29+6, Comparison-Contrast Essay 862, Critical Essay 900, Research Report 1254
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Narrative Writing [Textbook].  Short Story 226, Personal Narrative 566
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop : Personal Writing [Textbook].  Reflective Essay 796
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Persuasive Writing [Textbook].  Essay 396
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 3 :Descriptive Writing [Textbook].  120-159
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 4: Narrative Writing [Textbook].  160-205
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 5: Expository Writing [Textbook].  206-267
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 6: Persuasive Writing [Textbook].  268-317
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  318-353
  
    Expository compositions
The learner will be able to write expository compositions, including analytical essays and research reports, that 1) assemble and convey evidence in support of the thesis 2) make distinctions between the relative value and significance of data, facts and ideas 3) employ visual aids when appropriate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Topics and Forms Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.5.12.2 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Expository Writing [Textbook].  Analyzing a Poem 296, Comparison-Contast Essay 862, Critical Essay 900, Research Report 1254
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 5: Expository Writing [Textbook].  206-267
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 7: Research Paper Writing [Textbook].  318-353
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing and Research Handbook [Textbook].  Writing Effective Research Papers 917-922
  
    Rhetorical strategies
The learner will be able to write using rhetorical strategies with special emphasis on comparison/contrast, cause/effect, classification, and argumentation/persuasion that demonstrate logic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Topics and Forms Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.5.12.3 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop [Textbook].  Expository Writing: Comparison-Contrast Essay 862
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 5: Expository Writing [Textbook].  206-267
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 6: Persuasive Writing [Textbook].  268-317
  
    Persuasive compositions
The learner will be able to write persuasive compositions that use logic to: 1) structure ideas and arguments 2) clarify and defend positions with precise and relevant evidence 3) use specific rhetorical devices to support assertions 4) address readers' concerns, counterclaims, biases, and expectations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Topics and Forms Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.5.12.4 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Persuasive Writing [Textbook].  Essay 396
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 6: Persuasive Writing [Textbook].  268-317
  
    Write letters
The learner will be able to write a variety of work related documents such as proposals, project plans, biographical/personal statement, resume and letters, including cover letters and letters of recommendation, that: 1. follow a customary format, including proper salutation, closing, an signature and create predictable structures through the use of headings, white space, and graphics 2. address audience needs, stated purpose, and context 3. provide clear, purposeful information that includes relevant information and excludes extraneous information (translates technical language into non-technical English) 4. use appropriate vocabulary, tone, and style 5. use appropriate strategies, such as providing facts and details, describing and analyzing the subject, explaining benefits or limitations, comparing or contrasting, and providing a scenario to illustrate 6. anticipates potential problems, mistakes, and misunderstandings that might arise for the reader.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Topics and Forms Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.5.12.5 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Business Writing [Textbook].  Letters of Complaint 752
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature [Textbook].  Creating Writing 93,263,515,847,899,975,1033,1127,1223
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 5: Expository Writing [Textbook].  Writing a Business Letter 244-247
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Business and Technical Writing [Textbook].  Business Letters 405-413
  
    Write poems
The learner will be able to write poems using a range of poetic techniques, forms and figurative language, emphasizing sonnets.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Topics and Forms Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.5.12.6 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop [Textbook].  Creative Writing Poem 484
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Creative Writing [Textbook].  23,263,282,445,515,778,791,833,859,867,874,883,1033,1059,1081
  
    Write responses to literature
The learner will be able to write responses to literature that 1) articulate the significant ideas of literary works 2) support important ideas and viewpoints 3) analyze and evaluate the author's use of stylistic and literary devices 4) evaluate the impact of ambiguities, nuances, and complexities using evidence from the text 5) evaluate conflicts (character dilemmas) as revealed by characters' motivations and behavior.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Topics and Forms Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.5.12.7 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Descriptive Writing [Textbook].  Character description 1128
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Expository Writing [Textbook].  Analyzing a Poem 296, Comparison-Contast Essay 862, Critical Essay 900,
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Personal Writing [Textbook].  Reflective Essay 796
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature [Textbook].  Writing about Literature 17,23,31,79,83,93,117,145,168,189,202,225,249,259,325,389,393,409,425,458,474,483,526,536,544,556,581,595,616,627,640,668,684,697,737,778, 791,828,847,855,874,899,953,967,987,998,1007,1021,1033,1049,1059, 1071,1081,1089,1094,1104,1117,1127,1147,1161,1171,1187,1194,1201, 1207,1217,1223,1233,1237,1243
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson [Textbook].  Critical Review 387, Character Analysis 735, Personal Response to Literature 943,1079
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing about Literature [Textbook].  Expressing Opinions about Literature 28-31, Creative Responses to Literature 32-35, Analyzing Tone 94-97, Analyzing Imagery in Descriptive Writing 144-147, Analyzing a Narrative for Film Adaptation 188-191, Comparing and Contrasting Biographies 252-255, Analyzing a Critical Review 302-305
  
    Write on demand
The learner will be able to write on demand to a specified prompt within a given time frame.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Topics and Forms Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.5.12.8 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Before You Read: Quickwrite [Textbook].  26,250,461,589,704,738,760,831,857,877,921,1009,1060,1105,1143,1172, 1234
  
    Write across the curriculum
The learner will be able to write across the curriculum.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Topics and Forms Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.5.12.9 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Business Writing [Textbook].  Letter of Complaint 752
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Expository Writing [Textbook].  Research Repost 1254
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Persuasive Writing [Textbook].  Essay 396
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature [Textbook].  Interdisciplinary Project 41
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson [Textbook].  Character Profiles 322
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Across the Curriculum [Textbook].  49,108,159,205,267,317,353
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Business and Technical Writing [Textbook].  404-427
  
    Vary sentence structure
The learner will be able to use a variety of sentence structures, types, and lengths for effect in writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Formation Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.6.12.1 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Skills [Textbook].  Achieving Variety by Combining Sentences 851
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Grammar and Language Minilesson [Textbook].  Clauses 475,528,562,576,584,898,966 Kinds of sentences 478,554,592,1056
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson [Textbook].  Vary Sentence Length 228, Sentence Combining 644,1256
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 8: Sentence Combining [Textbook].  354-377
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing and Research Handbook [Textbook].  Writing Effective Sentences 907-910
  
    Apply usage rules
The learner will be able to apply usage rules appropriately in all formal writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Usage Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.6.12.2 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Grammar Link [Textbook].  Avoiding Misplaced and Dangllin Modifiers 94, Avoiding Incorrect Verb Tense 265, Avoiding Unclear Pronoun Reference 617, Making Subjects and Verbs Agree 743, Avoiding Run-On- Sentences 1111
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Grammar and Language Minilesson [Textbook].  Adjectives and Adverbs 212,256, Appositives and Appositive Phrases 466,1046, Comparatives and Superlatives 784,788,1092,1230, Conjunctions 280,290,326,342,358,1029, Diction 641, Gerunds and Gerund Phrases 508, Subjects and Predicates 308,404,416, Subject-Verb Agreement 602,610,624,638,666,672,688,952, Tenses 844,872,882,934,1088,1192, Troblesome Pairs 1068, Usage 1138,1181, Verbals 996, Berbs 172,194,,740,826,1004, Who and Whom 750,1108
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson [Textbook].  Narrating an Experience 265, Prepositional Phrases 743, Making Relationships Clear 830
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 10: Parts of Speech [Textbook].  430-483
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 11: Parts of Sentence [Textbook].  484,509
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 12: Phrases [Textbook].  510-531
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 13: Clauses and Sentence Structure [Textbook].  532-559
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 14: Diagraming sentences [Textbook].  560-567
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 15: Verb Tenses , Voice, Mood [Textbook].  570-597
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 16: Subject-Verb Agreement [Textbook].  598-619
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 17: Using Pronouns Correctly [Textbook].  620-645
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 18: Using Modifiers Correctly [Textbook].  646-669
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 19: Usage Glossary [Textbook].  670-689
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 9: Troubleshooter [Textbook].  378-403
  
    Conventional spelling
The learner will be able to apply conventional spelling to all pieces.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Spelling Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.6.12.3 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Editing/Proofreading [Textbook].  229, 300,400,487,570,645,756,799,866,903,1132,1257
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Language Handbook [Textbook].  Spelling R59-R61
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 19: Usage Glossary [Textbook].  670-689
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 26: Spelling [Textbook].  793-799
  
    Rules of capitalizaiton
The learner will be able to apply conventional rules of capitalization in writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.6.12.4 amended 2006
Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Editing/Proofreading [Textbook].  229, 300,400,487,570,645,756,799,866,903,1132,1257
- Glencoe Literature: SE, Language Handbook [Textbook].  Capitalization R50-R51
- Glencoe Literature: TWE, Grammar and Language Minilesson [Textbook].  Capitalization 1116
- Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Unit 20: Capitalization [Textbook].  690-707