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READING GLE's (grade level expectations)
2. Interpret story elements
3. Interpret literary devices
4. Read, comprehend, and respond to extended passages
5. Interpret texts and connect to real-life situations
6. Compare/contrast and respond to lit of diverse ethnic groups
7. Compare/contrast elements in multiple genres
8. Classify and interpret different genres
9. Use comprehension strategies
10. Use reasoning skills to solve problems in texts
11. Use available resources to solve problems
12. Evaluate effectiveness of author's purpose
13. Analyze author's viewpoint
14. Analyze texts using skills such as fact/opinion, cause/effect, skimming/scanning
38. Participate in group discussions
39. Locate and select info from various sources (almanac, atlas, online)
46. Identify and interpret graphic organizers (timelines, charts, maps, tables, etc.)
ENGLISH GLE'S
1. Develop vocabulary
15. Write complex and multi-paragraph compositions using writing process and rubrics to revise
16. Organize paragraphs (topic sentences, elaboration, concluding sentences)
17. Write using voice, sentence variety, $10 words
18. Write using writing process
19. Write descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive essays
20. Write compositions (short stories w/ literary devices, problem/solution essays, defending a position)
21. Write using understatements and allusions
22. Write for a variety of purposes (letters, speeches, interpretations)
23. & 24. Use Standard English, capitalization, and punctuation in writing
25. Apply knowledge of parts of speech
26. & 27. Spell correctly and use resources to help find correct spellings
28. Adjust diction and enuciation for speaking
29. Speak using Standard English
30. Follow oral directions
31. State oral directions
32. Adjust volume and inflection when speaking
33. Organize oral presentations
34. Determine credibility of speaker (bias, hidden agenda)
35. Deliver persuasive presentations
36. Summarize speaker's purpose and point of view
37. Compare, contrast, evaluate info in electronic media
40. Locate and integrate info from a variety of sources
41. Explain usefulness and accuracy of sources
42. Gather and select info using surveying, outlining, and interviewing
43. Generate research reports presented in a variety of forms
44. Use word processing to produce, revise, and publish
45. Cite references using various formats
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including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-2a. |
stated and implied themes | |
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ELA-GLE-8-2b. |
development of character types (e.g., flat, round, dynamic, static) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-2c. |
effectiveness of plot sequence and/or subplots | |
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ELA-GLE-8-2d. |
the relationship of conflicts and multiple conflicts (e.g., man vs. man, nature, society, self) to plot | |
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ELA-GLE-8-2e. |
difference in third person limited and omniscient points of view | |
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ELA-GLE-8-2f. |
how a theme is developed (ELA 1 M2) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-3. |
Interpret literary devices, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-3a. |
allusions | |
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ELA-GLE-8-3b. |
understatement (meiosis) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-3c. |
how word choice and images appeal to the senses and suggest mood and tone | |
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ELA-GLE-8-3d. |
the use of foreshadowing and flashback to direct plot development | |
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ELA-GLE-8-3e. |
the effects of hyperbole and symbolism (ELA 1 M2) | |
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ELA-1-M3. |
reading, comprehending, and responding to written, spoken, and visual texts in extended passages (e.g., ranging from 500-1,000 words) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-4. |
Draw conclusions and make inferences in print and nonprint responses about ideas and information in grade-appropriate texts, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-4a. |
epics | |
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ELA-GLE-8-4b. |
consumer materials | |
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ELA-GLE-8-4c. |
public documents (ELA 1 M3) | |
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ELA-1-M4. |
interpreting (e.g., paraphrasing, comparing, contrasting) texts with supportive explanations to generate connections to real- life situations and other texts (e.g., business, technical, scientific) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-5. |
Interpret ideas and information in a variety of texts (e.g., scientific reports, technical guidelines, business memos) and make connections to real life situations and other texts (ELA 1 M4) | |
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Standard Six: Students read, analyze, and respond to literature as a record of life experiences. | |
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ELA-6-M1 . |
comparing/contrasting and responding to United States and world literature that represents the experiences and traditions of diverse ethnic groups | |
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ELA-GLE-8-6. |
Analyze universal themes found in a variety of world and multicultural texts in oral and written responses (ELA 6 M1) | |
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ELA-6-M2. |
identifying, comparing and responding to a variety of classic and contemporary fiction and non-fiction literature from many genres (e.g., novels, drama) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-7. |
Compare and contrast elements (e.g., plot, setting, character, theme) in multiple genres (ELA 6 M2) | |
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ELA-6-M3. |
classifying and interpreting various genres according to their unique characteristics | |
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ELA-GLE-8-8. |
Use knowledge of the distinctive characteristics to classify and explain the significance of various genres, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-8a. |
fiction (e.g., mystery, novel) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-8b. |
nonfiction (e.g., workplace documents, editorials) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-8c. |
poetry (e.g., lyric, narrative) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-8d. |
drama (e.g., plays) (ELA 6 M3) | |
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Standard Seven: Students apply reasoning and problem-solving skills to reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing. | |
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ELA-7-M1 . |
using comprehension strategies (e.g., summarizing, recognizing literary devices, paraphrasing) to analyze oral, written, and visual texts | |
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ELA-GLE-8-9. |
Demonstrate understanding of information in grade appropriate texts using a variety of strategies, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-9a. |
sequencing events to examine and evaluate information | |
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ELA-GLE-8-9b. |
summarizing and paraphrasing to examine and evaluate information | |
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ELA-GLE-8-9c. |
interpreting stated or implied main ideas | |
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ELA-GLE-8-9d. |
comparing and contrasting literary elements and ideas within and across texts | |
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ELA-GLE-8-9e. |
making inferences and drawing conclusions | |
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ELA-GLE-8-9f. |
predicting the outcome of a story or situation | |
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ELA-GLE-8-9g. |
identifying literary devices (ELA 7 M1) | |
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ELA-7-M2. |
using reasoning skills (e.g., categorizing, prioritizing), life experiences, accumulated knowledge, and relevant available information resources to solve problems in oral, written, and visual texts | |
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ELA-GLE-8-10. |
Explain the relationship between life experiences and texts to generate solutions to problems (ELA 7 M2) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-11. |
Use technical information and other available resources (e.g., Web sites, interviews) to solve problems (ELA 7 M2) | |
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ELA-7-M3. |
interpreting the effects of an author’s purpose (reason for writing) and viewpoint (perspective) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-13. |
Analyze an author’s viewpoint by assessing appropriateness of evidence and persuasive techniques (e.g., appeal to authority, social disapproval) (ELA 7 M3) | |
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ELA-7-M4. |
using inductive and deductive reasoning skills across oral, written, and visual texts | |
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ELA-GLE-8-14. |
Analyze grade appropriate print and nonprint texts using various reasoning skills, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-14a. |
identifying cause-effect relationships | |
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ELA-GLE-8-14b. |
raising questions | |
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ELA-GLE-8-14c. |
reasoning inductively and deductively | |
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ELA-GLE-8-14d. |
generating a theory or hypothesis | |
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ELA-GLE-8-14e. |
skimming/scanning | |
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ELA-GLE-8-14f. |
distinguishing facts from opinions and probability (ELA 7 M4) | |
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Standard Two: Students write competently for a variety of purposes and audiences. | |
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ELA-2-M1 . |
writing multi-paragraph compositions (150-200 words) that clearly imply a central idea with supporting details in a logical, sequential order | |
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ELA-GLE-8-15. |
Write complex, multiparagraph compositions on student- or teacher-selected topics organized with the following: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-15a. |
a clearly stated focus or central idea | |
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ELA-GLE-8-15b. |
important ideas or events stated in a selected order | |
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ELA-GLE-8-15c. |
organizational patterns (e.g., comparison/contrast, order of importance, chronological order) appropriate to the topic | |
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ELA-GLE-8-15d. |
elaboration (anecdotes, relevant facts, examples, and/or specific details) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-15e. |
transitional words and phrases that unify ideas and points | |
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ELA-GLE-8-15f. |
an overall structure (e.g., introduction, body/middle, and concluding paragraph that summarizes important ideas and details) (ELA 2 M1) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-16. |
Organize individual paragraphs with topic sentences, relevant elaboration, and concluding sentences (ELA 2 M1) | |
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ELA-2-M2 . |
using language, concepts, and ideas that show an awareness of the intended audience and/or purpose (e.g., classroom, real-life, workplace) in developing complex compositions | |
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ELA-GLE-8-17. |
Develop grade appropriate compositions on student- or teacher-selected topics that include the following: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-17a. |
word choices (diction) appropriate to the identified audience and/or purpose | |
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ELA-GLE-8-17b. |
vocabulary selected to clarify meaning, create images, and set a tone | |
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ELA-GLE-8-17c. |
information/ideas selected to engage the interest of the reader | |
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ELA-GLE-8-17d. |
clear voice (individual personality) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-17e. |
variety in sentence structure (ELA 2 M2) | |
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ELA-2-M3. |
identifying and applying the steps of the writing process | |
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ELA-GLE-8-18. |
Develop grade appropriate compositions by identifying and applying writing processes such as the following: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-18a. |
selecting topic and form | |
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ELA-GLE-8-18b. |
prewriting (e.g., brainstorming, researching, raising questions, generating graphic organizers) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-18c. |
drafting | |
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ELA-GLE-8-18d. |
conferencing (e.g., peer and teacher) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-18e. |
revising based on feedback and use of various tools (e.g., LEAP21 Writer’s Checklist, rubrics) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-18f. |
proofreading/editing | |
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ELA-GLE-8-18g. |
publishing using technology (ELA 2 M3) | |
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ELA-2-M4. |
using narration, description, exposition, and persuasion to develop various modes of writing (e.g., notes, essays) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-19. |
Develop grade appropriate paragraphs and multiparagraph compositions using the various modes of writing (e.g., description, narration, exposition, and persuasion), emphasizing narration and exposition (ELA 2 M4) | |
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ELA-2-M6. |
writing as a response to texts and life experiences (e.g., personal and business letters) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-22. |
Write for a wide variety of purposes, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-22a. |
persuasive letters that include appropriate wording and tone and that state an opinion | |
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ELA-GLE-8-22b. |
evaluations of advertisements, political cartoons, and speeches | |
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ELA-GLE-8-22c. |
text supported interpretations of elements of grade appropriate stories, poems, plays, and novels (ELA 2 M6) | |
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Standard Three: Students communicate using standard English grammar, usage, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and handwriting. | |
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ELA-3-M2 . |
demonstrating use of punctuation (e.g., colon, semicolon, quotation marks, dashes, parentheses), capitalization, and abbreviations | |
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ELA-GLE-8-23. |
Use standard English capitalization and punctuation consistently (ELA 3 M2) | |
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ELA-3-M3 . |
demonstrating standard English structure and usage by using correct and varied sentence types (e.g., compound and compound-complex) and effective personal styles | |
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ELA-GLE-8-24. |
Write paragraphs and compositions following standard English structure and usage, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-24a. |
varied sentence structures and patterns, including complex sentences | |
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ELA-GLE-8-24b. |
phrases and clauses used correctly as modifiers (ELA 3 M3) | |
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ELA-3-M4 . |
demonstrating understanding of the parts of speech to make choices for writing | |
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ELA-GLE-8-25. |
Apply knowledge of parts of speech in writing, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-25a. |
infinitives, participles, and gerunds | |
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ELA-GLE-8-25b. |
superlative and comparative degrees of adjectives | |
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ELA-GLE-8-25c. |
adverbs (ELA 3 M4) | |
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ELA-3-M5 . |
spelling accurately using strategies and resources (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, spell check) when necessary | |
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ELA-GLE-8-26. |
Spell high frequency, commonly confused, frequently misspelled words and derivatives (e.g., roots and affixes) correctly (ELA 3 M5) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-27. |
Use a variety of resources (e.g., glossaries, dictionaries, thesauruses, spell check) to find correct spellings (ELA 3 M5) | |
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Standard Four: Students demonstrate competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning and communicating. | |
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ELA-4-M1. |
speaking intelligibly, using standard English pronunciation and diction | |
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ELA-GLE-8-29. |
Use standard English grammar, diction, syntax, and pronunciation when speaking (ELA 4 M1) | |
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ELA-4-M2 . |
giving and following directions/procedures | |
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ELA-GLE-8-30. |
Follow procedures (e.g., read, question, write a response, form groups) from detailed oral instructions (ELA 4 M2) | |
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ELA-4-M3 . |
using the features of speaking (e.g., audience analysis, message construction, delivery, interpretation of feedback) when giving rehearsed and unrehearsed presentations | |
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ELA-GLE-8-32. |
Adjust volume and inflection to suit the audience and purpose of presentations (ELA 4 M3) | |
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ELA-4-M5. |
listening and responding to a wide variety of media | |
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ELA-GLE-8-37. |
Compare, contrast, and evaluate information found in a wide variety of text/electronic media, (e.g., microprint, public speeches, art form) (ELA 4 M5) | |
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ELA-4-M6 . |
participating in a variety of roles in group discussions (e.g., facilitator, recorder) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-38. |
Participate in group and panel discussions, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-38a. |
explaining the effectiveness and dynamics of group process | |
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ELA-GLE-8-38b. |
applying agreed upon rules for formal and informal discussions | |
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ELA-GLE-8-38c. |
assuming a variety of roles (e.g., facilitator, recorder, leader, listener) (ELA 4 M6) | |
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Standard Five: Students locate, select, and synthesize information from a variety of texts, media, references, and technological sources to acquire and communicate knowledge. | |
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ELA-5-M1. |
identifying and using organizational features of printed text, other media, and electronic information (e.g., microprint, CD-ROM, e-mail) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-39. |
Locate and select information using organizational features of grade appropriate resources, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-39a. |
complex reference sources (e.g., almanacs, atlases, newspapers, magazines, brochures, map legends, prefaces, appendices). | |
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ELA-GLE-8-39b. |
electronic storage devices (e.g., CD ROMs, diskettes, software, drives) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-39c. |
frequently accessed and bookmarked Web addresses | |
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ELA-GLE-8-39d. |
organizational features of electronic information (e.g., Web resources including online sources and remote sites) (ELA 5 M1) | |
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ELA-5-M2 . |
integrating information sources | |
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ELA-GLE-8-40. |
Locate and integrate information from a variety of grade appropriate resources, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-40a. |
multiple printed texts (e.g., encyclopedias, atlases, library catalogs, specialized dictionaries, almanacs, technical encyclopedias) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-40b. |
electronic sources (e.g., Web sites, databases) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-40c. |
other media sources (e.g., audio and video tapes, films, documentaries, television, radio) (ELA 5 M2) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-41. |
Explain the usefulness and accuracy of sources by determining their validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date, coverage) (ELA 5 M2) | |
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ELA-5-M3. |
locating, gathering, and selecting information using formal outlining, paraphrasing, interviewing, and surveying to produce documented texts and graphics | |
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ELA-GLE-8-42. |
Gather and select information using data gathering strategies/tools, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-42a. |
surveying | |
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ELA-GLE-8-42b. |
interviewing | |
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ELA-GLE-8-42c. |
paraphrasing (ELA 5 M3) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-43. |
Generate grade appropriate research reports that include information presented in a variety of forms, including: | |
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ELA-GLE-8-43a. |
visual representations of data/information | |
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ELA-GLE-8-43b. |
graphic organizers (e.g., outlines, timelines, charts, webs) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-43c. |
works cited lists and/or bibliographies (ELA 5 M3) | |
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ELA-5-M6. |
identifying and interpreting graphic organizers (e.g., flowcharts, timelines, tree diagrams) | |
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ELA-GLE-8-46. |
Interpret information from a variety of graphic organizers including timelines, charts, schedules, tables, diagrams, and maps in grade appropriate sources (ELA 5 M6) | |
