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K–12 Standards

English

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Self -selected reading/reading as leisure - The student identifies preferences and engages with text as an independent leisure activity.ENG-SSR

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Sort preferred texts by type (book, magazine, electronic text, book on cd, brochure, menu, etc.)ENG-SSR.1a

    2. b

      Choose a text to read or have read to themENG-SSR.1b

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Compare & contrasts text types and gives examples of various text typesENG-SSR.2a

    2. b

      Consistently communicate preferences for specific texts, text types, and genresENG-SSR.2b

    3. c

      Identify a specific text as being fiction or nonfictionENG-SSR.2c

    4. d

      Demonstrate awareness of how and where to acquire preferred texts and text typesENG-SSR.2d

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Identify the genre of a selected fiction and nonfiction text (adventure, romance, science fiction, mystery, fables, drama, biography, selfhelp, travel, history, how-to books, etc.)ENG-SSR.3a

    2. b

      Independently acquire texts through one or more of the following means:ENG-SSR.3b

      1. 1

        borrow from school or public libraryENG-SSR.3b.1

      2. 2

        access online textENG-SSR.3b.2

      3. 3

        make in store purchasesENG-SSR.3b.3

      4. 4

        trade texts with friends.ENG-SSR.3b.4

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Compare & contrast genres and gives examplesENG-SSR.4a

    2. b

      Independently acquire texts through one or more of the following means:ENG-SSR.4b

      1. 1

        library, social media, Web site, borrowing from a friendENG-SSR.4b.1

      2. 2

        maintain magazine/newspaper subscriptionENG-SSR.4b.2

      3. 3

        make online purchases ENG-SSR.4b.3

    3. c

      Use search engine or other resources to select needed text materialsENG-SSR.4c

    4. d

      Demonstrate an ability to generalize informationENG-SSR.4d

    5. e

      Discuss a chosen text with othersENG-SSR.4e

Community Literacy - The student uses literacy skills and an understanding of various community texts to solve problems and meet needs of adult life. WRS:9, 10ENG-CL

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Recognize and find signs in the community ENG-CL.1a

    2. b

      Recognize and find various community texts (menu, map, label, sign, etc.) when askedENG-CL.1b

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Identify and respond appropriately to safety signs in the communityENG-CL.2a

    2. b

      Identify a variety of resource texts used in the community & determine situations for using each. Examples may include electronic or printed texts (menu, map, labels, signs, etc.)ENG-CL.2b

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Identify a need and the corresponding text that may provide needed informationENG-CL.3a

    2. b

      Identify and locate needed text by function ENG-CL.3b

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Independently fill a need or solve a problem using community textsENG-CL.4a

    2. b

      Use various resources (online, hardcopy, spoken language) to locate needed information, which may includeENG-CL.4b

      1. 1

        finding and using the contact information for a local businessENG-CL.4b.1

      2. 2

        getting directions to a locationENG-CL.4b.2

      3. 3

        utilizing the menu of a restaurant to make choices based on personal preference and budgetENG-CL.4b.3

      4. 4

        finding times for events (movies, concerts, etc.) ENG-CL.4b.4

      5. 5

        getting a local bus scheduleENG-CL.4b.5

Comprehension - The student demonstrates an understanding of fiction and non-fiction texts. WRS: 9,13ENG-COMP

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Answer simple yes/no or true/false questions concerning a short passage that has been read ENG-COMP.1a

    2. b

      Sequence the beginning, middle, and ending events of a story or personal experienceENG-COMP.1b

    3. c

      Identify a favorite character from a storyENG-COMP.1c

    4. d

      Identify facts learned from a nonfiction textENG-COMP.1d

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Use pictures and information about a story to predict what will happen nextENG-COMP.2a

    2. b

      Answer content related questions after reading or listening to a passageENG-COMP.2b

    3. c

      Use information in graphs, charts, and images to relay informationENG-COMP.2c

    4. d

      Retell a familiar story or experience using text ENG-COMP.2d

    5. e

      Make connections between character and selfENG-COMP.2e

    6. f

      Make connections between a nonfiction text and previously learned information ENG-COMP.2f

    7. g

      Use documents to complete single step activitiesENG-COMP.2g

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Identify the main idea of a passageENG-COMP.3a

    2. b

      Use cues within a text to make predictions about contentENG-COMP.3b

    3. c

      Answer who, what, where, when, and how questions after reading or listening to a short passageENG-COMP.3c

    4. d

      Retell a story including characters, setting, and chronological sequence of eventsENG-COMP.3d

    5. e

      Use graphs, charts, and images to make predictions ENG-COMP.3e

    6. f

      Make connections between characters from different stories ENG-COMP.3f

    7. g

      Make connections between a nonfiction text and a fiction textENG-COMP.3g

    8. h

      Use documents to complete multistep activities and routinesENG-COMP.3h

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Identify the main idea and several supporting detailsENG-COMP.4a

    2. b

      Ask and answer who, what, where, when, and how questions after reading or listening to a short passageENG-COMP.4b

    3. c

      Identify important themes from a story and examines from multiple points of viewENG-COMP.4c

    4. d

      Make connections between information in a nonfiction text and real life experiencesENG-COMP.4d

    5. e

      Utilize instructional documents to complete a novel series of steps.ENG-COMP.4e

    6. f

      Summarize nonfiction materials ENG-COMP.4f

Written Correspondence - The student uses a variety of methods to deliver information through text. WRS: 9, 14, 17, 18,19, 21ENG-WC

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Recognize a variety of means of written communicationENG-WC.1a

    2. b

      Choose appropriate application (written note, formal letter, electronic mail, etc.) to send a message to a selected recipientENG-WC.1b

    3. c

      Recognize correspondence that is addressed to them by identifying the addresseeENG-WC.1c

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Access e-mail by logging in and selecting an e-mail to readENG-WC.2a

    2. b

      Mail letters/billsENG-WC.2b

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Compose a note or letter that includes the following parts: greeting, body, and signatureENG-WC.3a

    2. b

      Read correspondence from another party and determines whether a reply is neededENG-WC.3b

    3. c

      Address letters and uses appropriate postageENG-WC.3c

    4. d

      Create an e-mail account ENG-WC.3d

    5. e

      Take initiative to regularly check e-mailENG-WC.3e

    6. f

      Manage e-mail, text, and/or social media account by responding to messages and organizing mailboxENG-WC.3f

    7. g

      Practice internet safety, recognizes and avoids suspicious emails/linksENG-WC.3g

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Compose a note or letter that includes the following parts: heading, greeting, body, closing, and signatureENG-WC.4a

    2. b

      Utilize multiple features of email account in a variety of formats (mobile device, desktop)ENG-WC.4b

    3. c

      Select a recipient and draft a message via text, e-mail, social mediaENG-WC.4c

    4. d

      Send and respond to email by including the appropriate people (copy, blind copy)ENG-WC.4d

    5. e

      Use appropriate language for audience, role, and relationship (personal vs. work, peer vs. supervisor)ENG-WC.4e

Composition - The student composes thoughts and ideas in written form using a writing utensil, keyboard, or other means. Writing is published and shared with others. WRS: 9, 18, 19, 21ENG-COMPOSE

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Compose written work using letter approximations and/or symbols/picturesENG-COMPOSE.1a

    2. b

      Choose topics to write about  ENG-COMPOSE.1b

    3. c

      Provide additional details related to writingENG-COMPOSE.1c

    4. d

      Sequence real-life eventsENG-COMPOSE.1d

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Use a variety of resources to compile relevant informationENG-COMPOSE.2a

    2. b

      Organize information for a variety of purposes (persuasive, informative)ENG-COMPOSE.2b

    3. c

      Share previous experiences through writingENG-COMPOSE.2c

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Utilize strategies to compose draft documents in a variety of formsENG-COMPOSE.3a

    2. b

      Communicate simple messages through writing (phone messages, personal notes, etc.) ENG-COMPOSE.3b

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Compose a variety of written documents to include referencesENG-COMPOSE.4a

    2. b

      Adapt writing style to meet specific standards and purposes (technical documents, informative essays, explanation and defense)ENG-COMPOSE.4b

Documents and Forms - The student accurately completes forms and documents requiring personal information WRS:14, 19ENG-DOCS

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall 

    1. a

      Communicate emergency contact information (full name, address, phone number)ENG-DOCS.1a

    2. b

      Provide general information needed on a resume, and various applicationsENG-DOCS.1b

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend 

    1. a

      Write or type contact information (full name, address, phone number, DOB, parent/guardian names)ENG-DOCS.2a

    2. b

      Write or type personal information that belongs on a resumeENG-DOCS.2b

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Provide additional information (allergies, medications, family medical history, SS#, ID#, license, insurance)ENG-DOCS.3a

    2. b

      Research and select a format for a resumeENG-DOCS.3b

    3. c

      Complete a draft of a resumeENG-DOCS.3c

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize 

    1. a

      Accurately complete forms (applications, tax, DMV, etc.)ENG-DOCS.4a

    2. b

      Complete written vs. online (dropdown box, form fields, etc.)ENG-DOCS.4b

    3. c

      Protect identifying information and maintains confidentiality of sensitive personal informationENG-DOCS.4c

    4. d

      Identify opportunities to make edits and revises resume when appropriate ENG-DOCS.4d

    5. e

      Produce and deliver a complete resumeENG-DOCS.4e

    6. f

      Write a cover letter for a resume. Language should be appropriate to the situation (job being pursued).ENG-DOCS.4f

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
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Applied Studies Curriculum Map

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