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Use correct grammar.
Assessment Strategies
in writing and editing written samples
in oral communication
in simulated life and work situations
Criteria
you compose simple and compound sentences using standard English grammar according to Elements of Style by William Strunk, the Gregg Manual, or other established guidelines
you use correct forms of irregular verbs
you avoid the use of double negatives
you use nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, pronouns, and conjunctions correctly
you use past participle and progressive tense
you use standard English grammar according to Elements of Style by William Strunk, the Gregg Manual, or other established guidelines
you use correct tenses to indicate the relative order and relationship of events
you employ principles of agreement, including subject-verb and pronoun-antecent
you correct grammatical errors in written material with 80% accuracy
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Apply rules of mechanics.
Assessment Strategies
in writing and editing written samples
with and without specified reference material
in simulated life and work situations
Criteria
you follow rules of mechanics according to Elements of Style by Willaim Strunk, the Gregg Manual, or other established guidelines
you access reference materials as needed
you form contractions correctly
you punctuate compound sentences correctly
you use commas with conjunctions correctly
you use semicolons, colons, and apostrophes correctly
you correct mechanical errors in written materials with 80% accuracy
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Compose complete sentences.
Assessment Strategies
in writing sentences
through self and peer evaluation of written work
in simulated life and work situations
Criteria
you revise sentence errors to eliminate run-ons and fragments with 80% mastery
you use correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
you connect thoughts logically
you use word choice appropriate to the audience
you write sentences with 90% accuracy in final drafts
you use sentence varitey to include simple and compound sentences
you follow standard editing procedures
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Use resource materials.
Assessment Strategies
in the completion of a writing and/or speaking assignment
by accessing resources from the library, Internet, interviews and other sources
in simulated life and work situations
Criteria
you select appropriate resources needed to complete a task
you use dictionary or other resources
you paraphrase information accurately
you apply information from resources to a problem or task
you search for information using technology
you summarize information from a resource in your own words
you use multiple resources to support your ideas
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Create written documents.
Assessment Strategies
by creating written documents
by accessing resources from the library, Internet, interviews, and other sources
in simulated life and work situations
Criteria
you follow the steps in the writing process (pre-write, draft, revise, edit, write, final draft)
you select necessary information
you organize information
you write simple paragraphs with a main idea and supporting details on familiar topics
you title a document
you write a business letter
you write a final document which contains 90% correct spelling and grammar
you produce a final draft on a computer using word processing software
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Use a variety of learning strategies to process written material effectively.
Assessment Strategies
Objective Test or Group Project
Criteria
you select reading rate strategies and techniques based on purpose and difficulty of material
you infer the meaning of unfamiliar words in the context of a passage by examining known words, phrases and structures
you comprehend reading by using strategies: activating prior knowledge, establishing purpose, self-correcting, self-monitoring, rereading, making predictions, finding context clues, developing visual images, applying knowledge of text structures, etc.
you read aloud and silently with level-appropriate fluency, accuracy, and expression
you relate written texts and visual representations to create meaning
you use organizational features of texts such as headings, paragraphs, and format to improve understanding
you identify a purpose for reading such as to gain information, to learn about a viewpoint, or for enjoyment
you locate, summarize, and evaluate a written passage of text for a chosen purpose
you distinguish between fact and opinion
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Use a variety of informational resources.
Assessment Strategies
Presentation or Written Product
Criteria
you identify book features including table of contents, glossary, and index to locate information
you use multiple sources to identify and locate information pertinent to the investigation including encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, library catalogs, various electronic search engines, fact books, pamphlets, and technical manuals
you compile, organize, and evaluate information, and summarize what has been learned
you identify the intent or appeal behind products and messages promoted via media
you recognize basic propaganda techniques
you identify images, symbols, and icons central to particular messages
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Develop responsibility for self-directed learning.
Assessment Strategies
Personal Education Plan
Academic Plan
Criteria
plan assesses your progress to date
plan identifies academic and personal goals
plan specifies measures for success
plan identifies specific strategies to help you meet your goals
plan establishes a time line for your actions
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Employ a variety of vocabulary development strategies.
Assessment Strategies
Objective Test
Criteria
you consult dictionaries, glossaries, and other resources when needed
you use roots, prefixes, and suffixes to interpret and convey word meanings
you identify common figures of speech and use them appropriately
you demonstrate usage of functional, occupational, technical, and content specific vocabulary
you apply structural word analysis strategies
you use contextual clues
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Demonstrate comprehension of a range of written materials.
Assessment Strategies
Summary of Written Materials
Criteria
summary includes the central ideas or information of the source
summary distinguishes between fact and opinion in a text
summary evidences the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text
summary includes an interpretation of information presented in charts and graphs
summary distinguishes between literal and figurative language
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Apply information from content.
Assessment Strategies
Summary of a Question of Interest
Criteria
summary identifies book features used, including table of contents, glossary, and index to locate information
summary includes multiple sources to identify and locate information pertinent to the investigation including encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, library catalogs, various electronic search engines, fact books, pamphlets, and technical manuals
summary identifies basic propaganda techniques, images, symbols, and icons central to particular messages
summary evaluates information
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React critically to a range of written materials.
Assessment Strategies
Book Report
Criteria
report includes analysis of story structure
report relates reading to prior knowledge and current experience
report extends the literal meaning to make inferences and evaluate significance and validity
report distinguishes fiction from nonfiction, realistic fiction from fantasy, biography from autobiography, and poetry from prose
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Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively using current technology.
Assessment Strategies
E-mails
Written product
Discussion board
Demonstration
Criteria
product uses technology to communicate with others
product uses technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing
product uses technology, including the Internet, to present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently