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K–12 Standards

Essentials of English Language Arts English III

Other South Carolina Employability Education sets

APPLICATIONS OF READINGAOR

  • 1

    Evaluate how multiple perspectives, context, and key elements work together to enhance and deepen meaning or style within and across texts.ELA.E3.AOR.1.1

  • 2

    Evaluate an author’s use of figurative language within and across texts.ELA.E3.AOR.1.2

  • 3

    Evaluate the development of universal themes across literary texts from different time periods, places, and/or cultures.  ELA.E3.AOR.2.1

  • 4

    Analyze the development of similar central ideas across historical speeches or essays from different time periods, places, and/or cultures.ELA.E3.AOR.2.2

  • 5

    Analyze a literary text distinguishing between what is directly stated and what is intended (e.g., satire, sarcasm, or irony) in order to understand the perspective(s). ELA.E3.AOR.3.1

  • 6

    Evaluate two texts on the same topic written by authors with differing perspectives, and evaluate the effectiveness of the rhetoric used by each author.ELA.E3.AOR.4.1

  • 7

    Analyze how an author uses diction, syntax, and text structure to create effects (e.g., mystery, tension, surprise) and contribute to the overall meaning in a literary text.ELA.E3.AOR.5.1

  • 8

    Evaluate the text structure(s) and features within an informational text; analyze how an author could make the text more effective. ELA.E3.AOR.5.2

  • 9

    Compare the development of multiple arguments on the same topic while evaluating the effectiveness of each author’s reasoning, rhetoric, and/or validity of claims in informational texts; evaluate each author’s use of information.ELA.E3.AOR.5.3

  • 10

    Summarize and/or paraphrase content from grade-level text to enhance comprehension.ELA.E3.AOR.6.1

  • 11

    Determine or clarify the meaning of known, unknown, and multiplemeaning words and phrases, choosing from an array of strategies: a. use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) to determine the meaning of words and phrases;ELA.E3.AOR.7.1

    1. a

      use background or prior knowledge to determine or clarify the meanings of words; andELA.E3.AOR.7.1.a

    2. b

      consult reference materials to determine or clarify the precise meanings, pronunciations, parts of speech, etymology, or standard usage of words.ELA.E3.AOR.7.1.b

  • 12

    Interpret an author’s use of figurative, connotative, and technical language in literary, informational, and multimedia texts:ELA.E3.AOR.8.1

    1. a

      interpret figures of speech (e.g., understatement) in context and analyze how they function within a text;ELA.E3.AOR.8.1.a

    2. b

      analyze nuances in the meanings of words with similar denotation;ELA.E3.AOR.8.1.b

    3. c

      analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a government document differs from that of a newspaper).ELA.E3.AOR.8.1.c

  • 13

    Apply knowledge of etymology to determine new and/or clarify meanings of words and phrases in grade-level content.ELA.E3.AOR.9.1

  • 14

    Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different multimedia (e.g., print text, digital text, film, image, performance) formats for presenting ideas or topics.ELA.E3.AOR.10.1

RESEARCHR

  • 1

    Conduct short and more sustained research to answer questions or solve a problem(s) by: answering self-generated questions about a topic(s) while using a variety of sources; and refining the scope of inquiry as relevant to the topic(s), purpose, and audience.  ELA.E3.R.1.1

  • 2

    Analyze the credibility and relevance of sources using only those that are credible and relevant to the topic and the purpose of inquiry.  ELA.E3.R.1.2

  • 3

    Analyze findings to determine relevance to the topic(s) and purpose of inquiry.ELA.E3.R.1.3

  • 4

    Synthesize and logically organize findings as relevant to the purpose and audience. ELA.E3.R.1.4

  • 5

    Follow a standard academic style guide for citation to avoid plagiarism.ELA.E3.R.1.5

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONC

  • 1

    Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of topics or texts.ELA.E3.C.1.1

    1. a

      introduce knowledgeable claims, establish the significance of the claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence;ELA.E3.C.1.1.a

    2. b

      develop claims and counterclaims by using the most relevant evidence for each and by identifying the strengths and limitations of both;  ELA.E3.C.1.1.b

    3. c

      use varied diction and syntax to link the major sections of the text and clarify the relationships between claims and reasons, reasons and evidence, and between claims and counterclaims; ELA.E3.C.1.1.c

    4. d

      use valid reasoning supported by relevant evidence from a variety of credible sources to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the subject;ELA.E3.C.1.1.d

    5. e

      establish and maintain a writing style appropriate to the task and audience; andELA.E3.C.1.1.e

    6. f

      provide a concluding statement or section that supports the argument presented.ELA.E3.C.1.1.

  • 2

    Write informative texts to examine and convey complex information clearly and accurately through the analysis of multiple sources of information.ELA.E1.C.2.1

    1. a

      introduce a topic and organize complex ideas and concepts to make important connections and distinctions; ELA.E1.C.2.1.a

    2. b

      develop a topic with relevant and sufficient facts, definitions, details, quotes, examples, and/or other information appropriate for the audience;ELA.E1.C.2.1.b

    3. c

      use varied transitions to link major sections of the text and clarify the relationships between ideas and concepts; ELA.E1.C.2.1.c

    4. d

      use precise language and vocabulary appropriate to the complexity of the topic;  ELA.E1.C.2.1.d

    5. e

      use a tone and style appropriate to the task and audience; and ELA.E1.C.2.1.e

    6. f

      provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information presented. ELA.E1.C.2.1.f

  • 3

    Write informative/expository texts to convey complex ideas and concepts while analyzing complex texts. When writing: ELA.E3.C.2.1

    1. a

      introduce a topic and organize complex concepts and information; ELA.E3.C.2.1.a

    2. b

      develop the topic by selecting relevant facts, definitions, details, quotations, statistics, data, and/or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic; ELA.E3.C.2.1.b

    3. c

      use varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text and clarify the relationships between complex ideas and concepts;ELA.E3.C.2.1.c

    4. d

      use precise language and vocabulary appropriate to the complexity of the topic;ELA.E3.C.2.1.d

    5. e

      establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone appropriate for the task, purpose, and audience; and ELA.E3.C.2.1.e

    6. f

      provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information presented.ELA.E3.C.2.1.f

  • 4

    Write and intentionally use narratives within other modes of writing, using effective techniques, intentional details, and wellstructured sequences for an intended purpose, including introducing an issue and/or supporting a claim.ELA.E3.C.3.1

    1. a

      produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience;ELA.E3.C.3.1.a

    2. b

      engage the reader by establishing a situation, setting up a problem or observation and establishing its significance;ELA.E3.C.3.1.b

    3. c

      develop a clear progression of experiences or events;ELA.E3.C.3.1.c

    4. d

      use narrative techniques such as dialogue, pacing, and description to develop experiences, events, setting, and/or characters;ELA.E3.C.3.1.d

    5. e

      use precise words and phrases, details, and figurative language to develop the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters; andELA.E3.C.3.1.e

    6. f

      provide an ending or conclusion that clearly connects the narrative’s relevance to the intended purpose of the writing.ELA.E3.C.3.1.f

  • 5

    Use the rules of and make intentional decisions about standard English grammar and conventions to write compositions with varied sentence structures.ELA.E3.C.4.1

    1. a

      apply knowledge of rules for capitalization and punctuation;ELA.E3.C.4.1.a

    2. b

      apply knowledge of usage to revise sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and inappropriate shifts in verb tense, number, voice, mood, and parallel structure; andELA.E3.C.4.1.b

    3. c

      use print and multimedia resources to edit for grammar, usage, mechanics, and format in order to finalize drafts for a variety of publication media.ELA.E3.C.4.1.c

  • 6

    Improve writing by planning, editing, and considering feedback from adults and peers and revising to enhance clarity and style appropriate to audience, purpose, and task.ELA.E3.C.5.1

  • 7

    Present information, findings, and supporting evidence effectively with an organization, development, and style appropriate for a variety of audiences, tasks, and purposes.ELA.E3.C.7.1

    1. a

      demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques (e.g., appropriate eye contact, nonverbal cues, pacing);ELA.E3.C.7.1.a

    2. b

      convey a perspective with clear reasoning and valid evidence; ELA.E3.C.7.1.b

    3. c

      include graphics and multimedia elements to aid comprehension, enhance communication, and add interest; and ELA.E3.C.7.1.c

    4. d

      create, share, and/or publish multimedia texts through a range of formats for publication.ELA.E3.C.7.1.d

  • 8

    Communicate effectively and appropriately in structured discussions and collaborative activities for a variety of tasks and purposes to express ideas, share knowledge, and generate new understandings: ELA.E3.C.8.1

    1. a

      determine engage in a range of collaborative conversations while effectively and respectfully responding to others; build upon the ideas of others and respectfully disagree in various settings; and ELA.E3.C.8.1.a

    2. b

      consider new ideas and diverse perspectives of others when forming opinions about a topic, text, or issue; qualify or justify views based on evidence.ELA.E3.C.8.1.b

  • 9

    Using digital media, an audio, video, or live presentation, and/or a printed transcript of a presentation:ELA.E3.C.9.1

    1. a

      evaluate a presentation to determine how a speaker articulates a clear message, addresses possible misconceptions or objections, chooses appropriate media, and uses a style appropriate for the audience; ELA.E3.C.9.1.a

    2. b

      evaluate the effectiveness and validity of the information and supporting evidence being presented; and ELA.E3.C.9.1.b

    3. c

      analyze the speaker’s information while identifying any logical fallacies and biases that may be present.ELA.E3.C.9.1.c

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