English Language Arts

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There are 50 Topic Statements below. Please select at least 20 but no more than 30 Topic Statements that you believe are most important for high school graduates to know and to be able to do.
Subject AreaSurvey KeyChangeCntCategorySortOrder KeySelectTopic Statements
11111337FalsePreview (skim) informational text to anticipate content (title, chapter headings, Internet search results, illustrations, table of contents, etc.).
11211338FalseDevelop processes or techniques for building vocabulary, decoding unfamiliar words/texts, and understanding or remembering information by using such strategies as context clues, word structure, letter-sound relationships, word histories, and mnemonics.
11111339FalseRead for main ideas and supporting details and discriminate important ideas from unimportant ideas to aid comprehension.
11111340FalseAssess the validity, reliability, authenticity, quality, and accuracy of an informational or literary text.
11111341FalseCreate a connection to a text by understanding the personal, social, cultural, and historical significance of it.
11111342FalseCompare/contrast, summarize, synthesize, and evaluate ideas from various selections on similar topics or works by the same author.
11111343FalseEvaluate the logic and organization of technical or other nonfiction texts for clarity and effectiveness in describing a set of directions or procedures.
11111344FalseApply personal, ethical, or impartial criteria for evaluating informational, persuasive, and literary materials.
11111345FalseAssess the significance and importance of themes in literary text.
11111346FalseEvaluate an author’s uses of language, literary devices, and text characteristics (plot, setting, theme, character, point of view, genre, etc.) to evoke a response in a reader.
11111347FalseEvaluate an author’s uses of language (metaphors, analogies, etc.) and text characteristics (boldface, italics, parentheses, etc.) to aid comprehension.
11111348FalseCompare/contrast literary genres (science fiction, romance, drama, etc.) or delivery systems (books, live performance, film, etc.).
111202349FalseCollect and focus thoughts about the writing activity (brainstorming, listing, drafting, etc.).
111202350FalseApply writing rules and conventions, (grammar, usage, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling).
111202351FalseUse resources (dictionary, grammar books, thesaurus, online references, etc.) as needed to edit.
113213352FalseOrganize supporting detail in logical and convincing patterns that focus on audience and purpose.
111213353FalseUse a variety of organizational formats (compare/contrast, cause/effect, inductive/deductive, most important to least important, and least important to most important) that support the purpose of a writing activity.
112213354FalseResearch information from a variety of sources and draft a well-organized, accurate, and informative report or essay that engages an audience and addresses its needs.
111213355FalseUse ideas from different sources to write a paper that expresses a personal opinion or uses specific evidence from literary texts to support an opinion.
111213356FalseCompare, contrast, and synthesize ideas, concepts, and generalizations from a variety of literary sources in diverse writings.
111213357FalseWrite in various formats such as learning logs, laboratory reports, note-taking, response journals, organizers, and portfolios.
111224358FalseDevelop and use expository writing skills in all content areas.
111224359FalseWrite clear and concise directions or procedures.
111224360FalseUse and cite documented research in both print and nonprint presentations.
111224361FalseDefine a position on a controversial topic and write an essay to persuade a specific audience to change an opinion or take a particular action.
112224362FalseUnderstand the nature and purpose of a variety of technical formats (essays, business letters, memos, investigative reports, brochures, critiques, instructions, policy statements, technical proposals, lab reports, etc.) and write in these formats.
111224363FalseWrite a biographical and autobiographical sketch.
111224364FalsePrepare for and conduct an interview of a classmate, neighbor, or public figure and write a character sketch.
111224365FalseCreate an original piece of literature or poetry for personal enjoyment or to share with other readers.
111305367FalseLocate and gather information such as data, facts, ideas, concepts, and generalizations from oral sources.
111305368FalseAnalyze and evaluate a speaker’s opinions, personal values, and persuasive techniques.
111305369FalseListen for language cues that demonstrate a speaker's patterns of organization in formal presentations.
111305370FalseMake informed judgments about the content, organization, and delivery (including non-verbal cues) of spoken communication.
111305371FalseIdentify and interpret idiomatic expressions and figures of speech that enhance oral communication.
111305372FalseIdentify and interpret vocal characteristics that influence meaning such as tone, volume, pitch, and rate.
111305373FalseSummarize essential information from a variety of oral sources such as speeches, plays, commercials, and political debates.
111305374FalseFollow oral directions.
111305375FalseUnderstand the effect of sounds, words, imagery, repetition, rhyme, and rhythm patterns in language, including poetry and orations, on the speaker or audience.
111406376FalsePrepare and deliver individual speeches that address the needs of the target audience by gathering information, rehearsing, making eye contact, speaking loudly enough, and delivering information in a well-organized fashion.
111406377FalseApply rules of appropriate diction and grammar in formal and informal speaking situations.
112406378FalseGive clear and concise oral directions.
112406379FalseParticipate in (sometimes leading) one-on-one or group discussions by asking questions, asking for clarification, taking turns speaking, agreeing and/or disagreeing courteously, making informed judgments, and working toward a common goal.
111406380FalseDefine a position on a controversial topic and make an oral presentation likely to persuade a specific audience to change an opinion or take a particular action.
111406381FalseInterpret literature for an audience by reading out loud with appropriate expression.
112507382FalseCritically appraise print and nonprint content and information in current events, popular media, and the Internet for accuracy, artistic or informational value, production quality, and entertainment value.
111507383FalseDemonstrate ability to select and use appropriate technology or media for presenting information to the target audience for the specific purpose.
111507384FalseApply an understanding of graphics, layout, white space, italics, graphs, charts, and other visual aids to enhance informational reading, writing, or presenting.
111507385FalseUnderstand and apply film and theatrical terms and techniques to an analysis and evaluation of films and plays.
111507386FalseResearch information about viewing by evaluating personal and societal viewing habits.
112507387FalseCompare the role of print and nonprint sources, including advertising, in shaping public opinion, noting instances of unsupported inferences and fallacious reasoning.