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http://www.pde.state.pa.us/k12/lib/k12/Reading.pdf

1.1.11 Learning to Read Independently
A. Locate various text, media and traditional resources for assigned and independent projects before reading. D. Identify, describe, evaluate and synthesize the essential ideas in text. Assess those reading strategies that were most effective in learning from a variety of texts. G. Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text, including public documents. H. Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading.

1.2.11 Reading Critically in All Content Areas
A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas. B. Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced. C. Produce work in at least one literary genre that follows the conventions of the genre.

1.3.11 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
E. Analyze how a scriptwriter’s use of words creates tone and mood, and how choice of words advances the theme or purpose of the work. F. Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction including poetry and drama.

1.4.11 Types of Writing
B. Write complex informational pieces (e.g. research papers, analyses, evaluations, essays).

1.5.11 Quality of Writing
A. Write with sharp, distinct focus. B. Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic. C. Write with controlled and/or subtle organization. D. Write with a command of the stylistic aspects of composition. E. Revise writing to improve style, word choice, sentence variety and subtlety of meaning after rethinking how questions of purpose, audience and genre have been addressed. F. Edit writing using the conventions of language. G. Present and/or defend written work for publication when appropriate.

1.6.11 Speaking and Listening
A. Listen to others. B. Listen to selections of literature (fiction and/or nonfiction). C. Speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations. D. Contribute to discussions. E. Participate in small and large group discussions and presentations. F. Use media for learning purposes. Back to the Main Page