Unit Standards

English GLE's

15. Wtrite 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 the writing process

19. Write persuasive essays

23. & 24. Use Standard English, capitalization, and punctuation in writing

25. Apply knowledge of the parts of speech

26. & 27. Spell correctly and use resources to help find correct spellings

34. Determine credibility of speaker

36. Summarize speaker's purpose and point of view

44. Use word processing to produce, revise, and publish

Reading GLE's

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 literature of diverse ethnic groups

7. Compare/contrast elements in multiple genres

9. Use comprehension strategies

10. Use reasoning skills to solve porblems in texts

12. Evaluated effectiveness of author's purpose

13. Analyze author's viewpoint

38. Participate in class discussions