Grade 11 Access Points

Communication

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    Communicating Through Writing

    1. 2

      Write a complex narrative using appropriate techniques to establish multiple perspectives.ELA.11.C.1.AP.2

    2. 3

      Analyze literature to support claims, using logical reasoning, credible evidence from sources, elaboration and demonstrating an understanding of literary elements.ELA.11.C.1.AP.3

    3. 4

      Analyze a complex text using logical organization and a tone and voice appropriate to the task and audience, demonstrating an understanding of the subject.ELA.11.C.1.AP.4

    4. 5

      Improve writing when given feedback from an adult, a peer and/or an online editing tool, revising to improve clarity, structure and style.ELA.11.C.1.AP.5

  • 2

    Communicating Orally

    1. 1

      Present information, with a logical organization, coherent focus and credible evidence, while employing effective rhetorical devices where appropriate, using the student’s mode of communication with guidance and support.ELA.11.C.2.AP.1

  • 3

    Following Conventions

    1. 1

      Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling appropriate to grade-level content.ELA.11.C.3.AP.1

      1. a

        Practice usage of rules to create flow in writing and/or presenting.ELA.11.C.3.AP.1.a

  • 4

    Researching

    1. 1a

      Organize literary research to answer a question, refining the scope of the question to align with interpretations of texts.ELA.11.C.4.AP.1a

    2. 1b

      Summarize information from primary and secondary sources.ELA.11.C.4.AP.1b

  • 5

    Creating and Collaborating

    1. 1

      Integrate details into a digital presentation to improve the experience of the audience.ELA.11.C.5.AP.1

    2. 2

      Create and share quality writing tailored to a specific audience, integrating multimedia elements, publishing to an online or LAN site.ELA.11.C.5.AP.2

Reading

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    Reading Prose and Poetry

    1. 1

      Analyze how key elements increase understanding of literary text and/or style.ELA.11.R.1.AP.1

    2. 2

      Compare how universal themes and their development are used throughout multiple literary texts from different times and places.ELA.11.R.1.AP.2

    3. 3a

      Define a character perspective in a text.ELA.11.R.1.AP.3a

    4. 3b

      Explain the authors choices in using juxtaposition in a text.ELA.11.R.1.AP.3b

    5. 4

      Explain the connection between works of major poets and their historical context.ELA.11.R.1.AP.4

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    Reading Informational Text

    1. 1

      Explain the use of structure(s) and features in texts.ELA.11.R.2.AP.1

    2. 2

      Explain the central idea(s) of speeches and essays from the Classical Period.ELA.11.R.2.AP.2

    3. 3

      Explain the authors choices in establishing and achieving purpose(s) in speeches and essays from the Classical Period.ELA.11.R.2.AP.3

    4. 4a

      Compare the development of multiple arguments on the same topic, evaluating the effectiveness and validity of the claims, and the author’s reasoning.ELA.11.R.2.AP.4a

    5. 4b

      Compare the authors reasoning and the ways in which the authors use the same information to achieve different arguments.ELA.11.R.2.AP.4b

  • 3

    Reading Across Genres

    1. 1a

      Identify the authors use of allegory.ELA.11.R.3.AP.1a

    2. 1b

      Summarize the authors use of figurative language.ELA.11.R.3.AP.1b

    3. 2

      Summarize information from grade-level texts, at the student’s ability level using the student’s mode of communication.ELA.11.R.3.AP.2

    4. 3a

      Identify how contemporaneous authors address related topics within the context of the time period.ELA.11.R.3.AP.3a

    5. 3b

      Analyze the authors reasoning within the context of the time period.ELA.11.R.3.AP.3b

    6. 4

      Describe an authors use of rhetoric in a text.ELA.11.R.3.AP.4

Vocabulary

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    Finding Meaning

    1. 1

      Use grade-level content vocabulary in communication, using the students mode of communication.ELA.11.V.1.AP.1

    2. 2

      Using etymology and derivations, identify the meaning of a word from a phrase in grade-level content at the student’s ability level.ELA.11.V.1.AP.2

    3. 3

      Use context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials and/or background knowledge to identify the connotative and denotative meaning of a word and/or phrase, appropriate to grade-level content at the student’s ability level.ELA.11.V.1.AP.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 11
Where can I read the official document?
English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.)