Sophomore Language Arts Academic Knowledge and Skills for Fall Semester
A - Listening and Speaking
- listen to take notes, formulate questions and make inferences and judgments (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_A1998-1)
- contribute to discussions and present prepared ideas (QCC) (LA10_A1998-2)
- acquire increased vocabulary through listening and demonstrate that vocabulary through speaking (QCC) (LA10_A1998-3)
- recognize speaker's purpose and identify verbal and nonverbal components of communication (QCC) (LA10_A1998-4)
- speak in a clear, understandable manner (QCC) (LA10_A1998-5)
B - Reading
- read for a purpose; expect reading to make sense, to answer questions or to stimulate ideas (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_B1998-6)
- describe the influence of real events on historical fiction (QCC, HSGT) (LA10_B1998-7)
- make and defend inferences and conclusions (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_B1998-8)
- follow written technical directions and procedures (QCC) (LA10_B1998-9)
- evaluate quality of reading material and its content based on author's purpose (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_B1998-11)
- evaluate writing relative to student's own purposes for reading (SAT I) (LA10_B1998-12)
- identify author's assumptions (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_B1998-13)
- adjust reading rate to match purpose; skim, scan (QCC) (LA10_B1998-14)
C - Vocabulary
- expand vocabulary through reading, etymology and the use of dictionaries and other references (QCC) (LA10_C1998-15)
- identify synonyms and antonyms for given words (QCC) (LA10_C1998-16)
- construct word analogies based on connotation and denotation (QCC, HSGT) (LA10_C1998-17)
- use context clues to identify unknown words while reading (QCC, HSGT) (LA10_C1998-18)
- identify and use prefixes, root words and suffixes to identify words (QCC) (LA10_C1998-19)
- use phonetic respelling, key words and diacritics to pronounce unknown words (QCC) (LA10_C1998-20)
- use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, electronic and other references to identify word meanings (QCC) (LA10_C1998-21)
D - Literature
- listen to, read and identify characteristics of various genres including drama, novels, short stories, poetry, nonfiction, technical writing, satire and parody (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_D1998-22)
- identify static and dynamic character development (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_D1998-23)
E - Writing
- prewrite to generate ideas for writing (QCC) (LA10_E1998-28)
- draft writing to capture ideas and develop fluency (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-29)
- revise writing to match purposes with audience and to improve content, organization and style (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-30)
- edit for spelling, fragments and run-on sentences (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-31)
- use writing handbooks, grammar checkers and references to edit usage and mechanics (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-32)
- write and support thesis statements (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-33)
- develop a central idea with examples, illustrations, facts and details (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-34)
- write logical and effective transitions between ideas and paragraphs (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-35)
- maintain unity and coherence (QCC) (LA10_E1998-36)
- write to clarify issues found in literature or current events (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-38)
- create stories based on historical events or future possibilities (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-39)
- write descriptions of historical or futuristic places or personalities QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-40)
- establish voice through tone, word choice, rhetorical devices and literary devices (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-43)
- use active and passive voice appropriately (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-44)
- write, combine and vary sentences to match purposes and audience (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-45)
- use available technology to assist in writing (QCC) (LA10_E1998-46)
F - Grammar, Usage and Mechanics
- distinguish between active and passive voice (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-49)
- use passive and active verbs to match purposes (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-50)
- identify independent and dependent (subordinate) clauses (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-52)
- follow word usage conventions of American English (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-53)
- use present perfect, past perfect and future perfect verb tenses to match intended meaning (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-54)
- maintain consistent number, gender, point of view and verb tense (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-55)
- use dictionaries, glossaries, texts, spelling and grammar checkers and human resources to identify standard spellings (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-58)
G - Accessing Information
- locate books and media in a media center (QCC) (LA10_G1998-59)
- use table of contents, index, glossary, and appendix to locate information in books and reference works (QCC, HSGT) (LA10_G1998-61)
- take notes from lectures, reading, viewing and interviewing (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_G1998-63)
- use a study-reading strategy to study content area texts (QCC) (LA10_G1998-65)
- select and narrow topic and research questions (QCC) (LA10_G1998-66)
- present information through reports, demonstrations and projects (QCC) (LA10_G1998-68)
Sophomore Language Arts Academic Knowledge and Skills for Spring Semester
A - Listening and Speaking
- listen to take notes, formulate questions and make inferences and judgments (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_A1998-1)
- contribute to discussions and present prepared ideas (QCC) (LA10_A1998-2)
- acquire increased vocabulary through listening and demonstrate that vocabulary through speaking (QCC) (LA10_A1998-3)
- recognize speaker's purpose and identify verbal and nonverbal components of communication (QCC) (LA10_A1998-4)
- speak in a clear, understandable manner (QCC) (LA10_A1998-5)
B - Reading
- read for a purpose; expect reading to make sense, to answer questions or to stimulate ideas (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_B1998-6)
- describe the influence of real events on historical fiction (QCC, HSGT) (LA10_B1998-7)
- make and defend inferences and conclusions (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_B1998-8)
- follow written technical directions and procedures (QCC) (LA10_B1998-9)
- synthesize graphic and text-based information (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_B1998-10)
- evaluate quality of reading material and its content based on author's purpose (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_B1998-11)
- evaluate writing relative to student's own purposes for reading (SAT I) (LA10_B1998-12)
- identify author's assumptions (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_B1998-13)
- adjust reading rate to match purpose; skim, scan (QCC) (LA10_B1998-14)
C - Vocabulary
- expand vocabulary through reading, etymology and the use of dictionaries and other references (QCC) (LA10_C1998-15)
- use context clues to identify unknown words while reading (QCC, HSGT) (LA10_C1998-18)
- use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, electronic and other references to identify word meanings (QCC) (LA10_C1998-21)
D - Literature
- listen to, read and identify characteristics of various genres including drama, novels, short stories, poetry, nonfiction, technical writing, satire and parody (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_D1998-22)
- identify imagery and sensory language (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_D1998-24)
- identify hyperbole, irony, foreshadowing and personification (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_D1998-25)
- identify aside, assonance, connotation, image, monologue, paradox, pun, satire and soliloquy (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_D1998-26)
- identify foot, free verse and refrain (QCC) (LA10_D1998-27)
E - Writing
- prewrite to generate ideas for writing (QCC) (LA10_E1998-28)
- draft writing to capture ideas and develop fluency (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-29)
- revise writing to match purposes with audience and to improve content, organization and style (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-30)
- use writing handbooks, grammar checkers and references to edit usage and mechanics (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-32)
- write and support thesis statements (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-33)
- develop a central idea with examples, illustrations, facts and details (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-34)
- write logical and effective transitions between ideas and paragraphs (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-35)
- maintain unity and coherence (QCC) (LA10_E1998-36)
- write to report answers to research questions (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-37)
- write to clarify issues found in literature or current events (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-38)
- compose letters to editors which include clearly-defined position and supporting evidence or argumentation (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-41)
- prepare tables of contents and bibliographies (QCC) (LA10_E1998-42)
- establish voice through tone, word choice, rhetorical devices and literary devices (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_E1998-43)
- use available technology to assist in writing (QCC) (LA10_E1998-46)
F - Grammar, Usage and Mechanics
- identify coordinating, correlative, and subordinating conjunctions (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-47)
- distinguish among simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-48)
- identify phrases, clauses, appositives, and parenthetical expressions (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-51)
- use apostrophes to form plurals of letters, numbers and signs; in place of omitted numbers or letters; and in plural and shared possessives (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-56)
- use quotation marks to set off references to words (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-57)
- use dictionaries, glossaries, texts, spelling and grammar checkers and human resources to identify standard spellings (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_F1998-58)
G - Accessing Information
- locate books and media in a media center (QCC) (LA10_G1998-59)
- distinguish among reference sources: dictionaries, thesauruses, encyclopedia, atlases and almanacs (QCC) (LA10_G1998-60)
- use table of contents, index, glossary, and appendix to locate information in books and reference works (QCC, HSGT) (LA10_G1998-61)
- use search routines to locate databases and on-line information (QCC) (LA10_G1998-62)
- take notes from lectures, reading, viewing and interviewing (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_G1998-63)
- use reference works to gather information: books, periodicals, dictionaries, thesauruses, encyclopedia, atlases, almanacs, microfilm, microfiche, CD ROM and databases (QCC, SAT I) (LA10_G1998-64)
- use a study-reading strategy to study content area texts (QCC) (LA10_G1998-65)
- select and narrow topic and research questions (QCC) (LA10_G1998-66)
- outline information (QCC) (LA10_G1998-67)
- present information through reports, demonstrations and projects (QCC) (LA10_G1998-68)
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