English

English Standards of Learning

7.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fiction, narrative nonfiction, and poetry. b) Compare and contrast forms, including short stories, novels, plays, folk literature, poetry, essays, and biographies. c) Describe the impact of word choice, imagery, and poetic devices. d) Explain how form, including rhyme, rhythm, repetition, line structure, and punctuation, conveys the mood and meaning of a poem. e) Draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information. f) Make inferences based on explicit and implied information. g) Summarize text . //**SCAMPER a poem by changing the imagery in the poems**// 7.9 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. structure, and paragraphing. a) Use a variety of graphic organizers, including sentence diagrams, to analyze and improve sentence formation and paragraph structure. b) Demonstrate understanding of sentence formation by identifying the eight parts of speech and their functions in sentences. c) Choose pronouns to agree with antecedents. d) Use subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases and clauses. e) Edit for verb tense consistency.
 * Wki all the inferences and conclusions students can make after reading a selection.**


 * Post a paragraph and students add punctuation and correct grammar.**

8.6 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of informational sources. a) Draw on background knowledge and knowledge of text structure to understand selections. b) Analyze the authors credentials, viewpoint, and impact. c) Analyze the authors use of text structure and word choice. d) Analyze details for relevance and accuracy. e) Read and follow instructions to complete an assigned task. f) Summarize and critique text. g) Evaluate and synthesize information to apply in written and oral presentations. h) Draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information. i) Make inferences based on explicit and implied information.


 * Post a paragraph/story and have students create quiz questions that relate to it's content, style, etc.**