Centura Public Schools

American Lit. (11th grade)

Reading

·      Overview of genres

·      Reading grade level appropriate selections with creative, informative, persuasive, and self-expressive aims.

·      Develop grade level appropriate vocabulary

·      Develop vocabulary appropriate for content area – L to J

Writing

·      Apply basic (5 paragraph) essay structure

·      Develop written work through appropriate writing processes.

·      Demonstrate varied written forms to meet aims of communication: informative, persuasive, self-expressive, and creative.

·      Demonstrate written analysis: literary criticism, summary, self-evaluation of compositions

·      Apply appropriate processes for selected essays: cause and effect, contrast, persuasive, and argumentative

·      Research / argumentative writing:

Þ   MLA citation format

Þ   Validity of sources

Þ   Use of primary / secondary sources

·      Demonstrate ethical behavior for written work (understands plagiarism)

·      Recognize grammar, usage, and mechanics appropriate for editing, revision, and correction of own text

Speaking / Listening

·      Demonstrate positive, productive group interaction in multiple settings

·      Apply and develop appropriate active listening skills

·      Demonstrate appropriate verbal and non-verbal communications skills

Multiple Literacies

·      Use acceptable formats for word processing documents

·      Demonstrate appropriate use of technology as established by the school

·      Select from approved electronic means to publish ideas in written or non-written form