Course

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

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 identify and use compound subjects and compound 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 speak using 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-antecedent

you correct grammatical errors in written material with 80% accuracy

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you follow rules of mechanics according to Elements of Style by William 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 semi colons, colons, and apostrophes correctly

you correct mechanical errors in written materials with 80% accuracy

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you revise sentence errors to eliminate run-ons, comma splices, and fragments with 100% mastery

you use correct pronoun-antecedent agreement

you connect thoughts logically

you use word choice appropriate to the audience

you write grammatically correct sentences with 100% accuracy in final drafts

you use sentence variety to include simple and compound sentences

you follow standard editing procedures

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

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 (if available)

you summarize information from a resource in your own words

you use multiple resources to support your ideas

Written Product

you include the steps in the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit, write final draft)

you select necessary information

you organize information

you write simple paragraphs with a main idea/topic sentence and supporting details on familiar topics

you title a document

you write a final document which contains 100% correct spelling and grammar

you produce a final draft on a computer using word processing software (if available)

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you respond appropriately to a variety of messages

you paraphrase a verbal and written message

you use nonverbal cues

you follow oral directions with at least four steps

you interpret verbal and non-verbal messages as they were intended

you correctly perform tasks from oral directions

you summarize messages

you identify techniques for listening to, reviewing, and organizing a spoken message

you distinguish fact from opinion

you analyze messages for their usefulness

you interpret speakers' cues

you clarify ambiguous messages

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you demonstrate respect for cultural differences and the opinions of others

you use feedback techniques

you use conflict management skills

you give and accept constructive criticism

you use non-verbal communication effectively

you employ active listening skills

you make formal introductions

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you speak in a clear, concise manner, avoiding distracting interruptions

you adapt volume, rate, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary to the needs of the audience

you express content of message in an organized pattern

you demonstrate body language, eye contact, and use of personal space appropriate to audience and environment

you participate effectively in question-and-answer sessions following presentations

you summarize information accurately and logically in presentations, using appropriate technological aids

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you follow established ground rules

you adhere to group process

you demonstrate respect for the diversity of group members

you assess strengths and weaknesses of self and others

you demonstrate ability to compromise to reach consensus

you serve in various roles within a group

you use problem-solving and/or decision making techniques

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

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 demonstrate phonemic awareness by using letter/sound relationships as aids to pronouncing and understanding unfamiliar words and text

you comprehend reading by using strategies such as: activating prior knowledge, establishing purpose, self-correcting, self-monitoring, rereading, making predictions, finding context clues, developing visual images, and 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

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

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

Personal Education Plan

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you assess your progress to date

you identify academic and personal goals

you specify measures for success

you identify specific strategies to help you meet your goals

you establish a time line for your actions

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you consult dictionaries, glossaries, and other resources when needed

you use roots, prefixes, and suffixes to interpret and convey word meanings

you identify the 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 cues

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you include the central ideas or information of the source

you distinguish between fact and opinion in a text

you determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text

you include an interpretation of information presented in charts and graphs

you distinguish between literal and figurative language

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you identify book features used, including table of contents, glossary, and index to locate information

you include 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 identify basic propaganda techniques, images, symbols, and icons central to particular messages

you evaluate information

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you include an analysis of story structure

you relate reading to prior knowledge and current experience

you extend the literal meaning to make inferences and evaluate the significance and validity

you distinguish fiction from nonfiction, realistic fiction from fantasy, biography from autobiography, and poetry from prose

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

your use technology to communicate with others

you use technology, including the Internet (if available), to produce and publish writing

you use technology, including the Internet (if available) to present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently

you accurately type 30 words per minute

you have fewer than 5 errors in a minute typing drill

you create a properly formatted letter

you create a properly formatted essay