Grade 7

The student will be able to:

1. Identify the parts of a sentence (subject, predicate).
2. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
3. Employ the writing process (prewriting, writing, evaluation, editing, and publishing) for persuasive, expository, narrative, and descriptive writings.
4. Organize paragraphs and develop three - five paragraph essays or reports using the Standard English conventions of spelling, usage, and mechanics.
5. Write for pleasure and personal interests.
6. Summarize and comprehend a broad variety of print and media sources.
7. Analyze literature through an understanding of plot, character, and setting.
8. Show mastery of selected spelling and vocabulary words.
9. Compose and deliver speeches and dramatic presentations.
10. Use media center for research and personal enjoyment.

Grade 8

The student will be able to:

1. Master the parts of speech and phrases recognizing their purpose and function in writing.
2. Understand and follow written and oral instruction.
3. Review and utilize the writing process.
4. Organize writing into three - five paragraph essays with a thesis statement and Standard
5. English conventions of spelling, mechanics, and usage.
6. Utilize journal writing for pleasure, personal interest, and organization of thought.
7. Analyze literature using written expression and continue study of plot, theme, symbol and other applicable literary terms.
8. Demonstrate correct mechanics and usage for Standard English by focusing on sentence combining and punctuation.
9. Prepare and gather information for the purpose of organizing speeches and dramatic presentations.
10. Classify, define, and use selected vocabulary words.
11. Use the media center resources for research.

Grade 9

The student will be able to:

1. Utilize the writing process to produce a persuasive essay.
2. Incorporate transitions in five-paragraph essay.
3. Identify and use various types of written expression.
4. Use effective listening and speaking techniques.
5. Use various reference sources to create outlines to organize thought and information.
6. Classify, define, and use literary terms.
7. Understand and appreciate a broad variety of literature.
8. Classify, define and use selected vocabulary.
9. Write logical directions (traveling or completing a process).
10. Analyze the elements of story structure.

Grade 10

The student will be able to:

1. Identify the various types of clauses and utilize them in written expression.
2. Use research techniques, including MLA (Modern Language Association) documentation, to produce a written or oral project.
3. Write business letters and memos using a variety of technical skills.
4. Use the writing process to produce an expository essay.
5. Read and understand literature written from different points of view.
6. Analyze and demonstrate understanding of different literary genres.
7. Classify, define, and use selected vocabulary words and their derivative forms.
8. Use appropriate evidence to support the thesis of a five paragraph essay, utilizing standard spelling, usage, and mechanics.
9. Utilize critical thinking and listening skills to identify and analyze cause/effect and comparison/contrast.
10. Respond to literature through the use of journals and discussion.

Grade 11

The student will be able to:

1. Recognize and use parallelism and rhetorical questions.
2. Examine the regionalistic literature of the United States.
3. Answer analytical questions using complete sentences and well-organized paragraphs.
4. Write an original document (fiction or nonfiction) using the word processor.
5. Revise personal writing for sentence structure, clear and concise verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and language mechanics.
6. Write a comparison and contrast essay using two different methods of organization (Venn diagram, cluster).
7. Recognize differences among the tall tale, journal entry, and novel.
8. Recognize how literature is used to influence or reflect trends in American thought.
9. Use all forms of communication skills in order to communicate effectively.
10. Read and recognize the works of great American writers from different periods.

Grade 11-A

The student will be able to:

1. Effectively use the five-step writing process in written assignments.
2. Write a literary analysis.
3. Recognize how literature is used to influence or reflect trends in American thought.
4. Read and recognize work by great American writers.
5. Use various sources to compose a written research paper relevant to America.
6. Use all forms of communication skills in order to participate in a career shadowing experience with a community business or profession.
7. Compose a portfolio containing expository, descriptive, creative, and summary writings by utilizing technology.
8. Use all forms of communication skills in order to communicate effectively.
9. Demonstrate skills of grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, spelling, and literary techniques through written and oral expression.

Grade 12

The student will be able to:

1. Utilize the five-step writing process to produce expository, persuasive, descriptive, and narrative essays.
2. Define and use selected vocabulary words and their derivatives.
3. Improve oral communication skills and deliver an oral presentation.
4. Write a research paper utilizing technology.
5. Use standard grammar in written and oral communication.
6. Understand and show the relationship of literature to life and human values.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of literature and its corresponding history.
8. Complete required individual book reports.
9. Implement effective listening skills through note taking, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

Grade 12-A

The student will be able to:

1. Make and defend judgements about quality and content of information, including information generated through technology.
2. Write a paper that incorporates research, proofreading, revising, and utilizes technology.
3. Write four types of essays (expository, persuasive, narrative, and descriptive).
4. Demonstrate standard grammar usage and skills through written and oral expression.
5. Define and use appropriate grade level vocabulary.
6. Improve oral communication skills and deliver an oral presentation.
7. Show the relationship of literature to life and human values in written and oral presentations.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of literature and its corresponding history.
9. Complete required individual book reports utilizing literary terminology.
10. Implement effective listening skills through note taking, paraphrasing, and summarizing.