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Apply advanced active reading strategies for complex texts
Assessment Strategies
Written product, oral presentation, quiz and/or test
Criteria
Use visual features of text such as headings, bolded print, graphics and text structures to aid in comprehension
Adjust reading strategies and speed to match set purpose
Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, and problem/solution) of events, ideas, or information in a text or part of a text
Utilize a note-taking system
Comprehend texts, of appropriate complexity, independently and proficiently
Interpret a range of culturally diverse printed and electronically generated materials
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Use academic and domain-specific vocabulary to comprehend and communicate complex ideas
Assessment Strategies
Written product, quiz and/or test
Criteria
Determine the meaning of words and phrases accurately, used in various sources of communication
Vocabulary choice is accurate when choosing a word or phrase important to comprehension
Interpret common Greek and Latin affixes accurately, as clues for the meanings of words
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Infer meaning from various sources using text evidence
Assessment Strategies
Written product, quiz and/or test
Criteria
Inferences are logical and supported by evidence
Identify implied main ideas/central points based on text evidence
Meaning is interpreted/inferred accurately
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Explain how stated and implied main ideas are supported by details
Assessment Strategies
Written product, oral presentation, quiz and/or test
Criteria
Distinguish between main idea, major and minor details in a variety of texts
Locate stated main idea or central point of a variety of texts
Distinguish the patterns and organizational structures of main ideas in texts
Locate text evidence to support implied main ideas
Summaries of main ideas and major details are accurate
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Apply critical thinking skills
Assessment Strategies
Written product, quiz and/or test
Criteria
Identify where two or more texts provide conflicting information and disagree on matters of fact or interpretation
Evaluate the quality of information sources
Distinguish between facts and opinions
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Apply rules of sentence mechanics
Assessment Strategies
Written product, oral presentation, quiz and/or test
Criteria
Write complete sentences
Apply capitalization rules
Use commas in dates and in lists
Use end punctuation
Use a variety sentence structures—sentence types, introductory words and phrases
Punctuate different types of sentences (commas, semicolons, quotation marks, etc.)
Edit sentences for intended meaning
Use parts of speech correctly
Use proper subject/verb agreement
Edit for consistency of verb tense
Correct irregular verb errors
Use proper pronouns
Correct fragments and run-on errors
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Examine social expectations for written expression; audience, purpose and tone
Assessment Strategies
Written product, quiz and/or test
Criteria
Identify the different purposes of writing
Recognize variations of English as legitimate forms of expression in verbal or written formats
Differentiate between academic and workplace forms of written communication and informal written communication
Identify audience for various texts
Identify the purpose for various texts
Evaluate intended tone for various texts
Evaluate effectiveness of various texts
Apply strategies of audience, purpose, and tone in written product
Apply standards of sector-specific communication forms to written product
Apply strategies for effective, inclusive, and positive communication in written product
Identify strategies for completing writing tasks in a timely manner
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Create written documents
Assessment Strategies
Written product, quiz and/or test
Criteria
Use the writing process: prewriting, writing, revising, proofreading, and submitting
Written document communicates ideas clearly
Topic of written document/essay is relevant to self and audience
Prewriting document includes information in the form of an organized outline
Written document includes topic sentences in structured paragraphs
Written document provides adequate, relevant support in paragraphs
Written document uses transitional words or phrases and patterns of organization
Written document follows the structure of an essay
Differentiate between thesis statements and topic sentences
Apply rhetorical forms to written expression
Apply sector-specific occupational format to written expression
Apply strategies for revision/editing
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Acquire basic strategies for giving, receiving, and incorporating feedback
Assessment Strategies
Written product, tutor or peer session
Criteria
Recognize terminology needed for verbal or written feedback
Distinguish forms of feedback
Determine appropriate feedback in given situations
Practice strategies for giving positive verbal or written feedback
Practice strategies for responding to verbal or written feedback
Incorporate feedback into your written product
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Write evidence-based documents utilizing the writing process
Assessment Strategies
Written product, quiz and/or test
Criteria
Written document includes credible source material
Written document is not plagiarized
Written document includes a Works Cited page in MLA style
Written document includes accurate paraphrasing, summarizing and/or quoting using MLA style
Written document includes direct and indirect quotations
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Acquire basic technology skills
Assessment Strategies
Written product, skill demonstration
Criteria
Apply standard text formatting to written product
Navigate various Blackboard tools: blogs, journals, emails, wikis, discussion board, online live classroom, tests/quizzes, and uploading written product
Use Internet browser to locate research sources
Use library databases to locate research sources