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Language Arts
· Grade K - 1st nine weeks
· Grade K - 2nd nine weeks
· Grade K - 3rd nine weeks
· Grade K - 4th nine weeks
· Ongoing
· Ongoing
· Grade 11 - First 9 Weeks
· Grade 11 - Second 9 Weeks
· Grade 11 - Third 9 Weeks
· Grade 11 - Fourth 9 Weeks
· Grade 11 - On-Going File
· Grade 1 - 1st nine weeks
· Grade 1 - 2nd nine weeks
· Grade 1 - 3rd nine weeks
· Grade 1 - 4th nine weeks
· Grade 1 - Ongoing
· Grade 2 - 1st nine weeks
· Grade 2 - 2nd nine weeks
· Grade 2 - 3rd nine weeks
· Grade 2 - 4th nine weeks
· Grade 2 - Ongoing
· Grade 3 - First nine weeks
· Grade 3 - Second nine weeks
· Grade 3 - Third nine weeks
· Grade 3 - Fourth nine weeks
· Grade 4 - On Going
· Grade 4 - First nine weeks
· Grade 4 - Second nine weeks
· Grade 4 - Third nine weeks
· Grade 4 - Fourth Nine Weeks
· Grade 5 - 1st 9 weeks
· Grade 5 - 2nd 9 weeks
· Grade 5 - 3rd 9 weeks
· Grade 5 - 4th 9 weeks
· Grade 6 - 1st nine weeks
· Grade 6 - 2nd nine weeks
· Grade 6 - 3rd nine weeks
· Grade 6 - 4th nine weeks
· Grade 7 - 1st nine weeks
· Grade 7 - 2nd nine weeks
· Grade 7 - 3rd nine weeks
· Grade 7 - 4th nine weeks
· Grade 7 - Ongoing
· Grade 8
· Grade 9 - 1st nine weeks
· Grade 9 - 2nd nine weeks
· Grade 9 - 3rd nine weeks
· Grade 9 - 4th nine weeks
· Grade 10 - first nine weeks
· Grade 10 - second nine weeks
· Grade 10 - third nine weeks
· Grade 10 - fourth nine weeks
· Grade 11
· Grade 12 - first nine weeks
· Grade 12 - second nine weeks
· Grade 12 - third nine weeks
· Grade 12 - fourth nine weeks
· Grade 12 - Ongoing

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LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADE K
Language Arts - Grade 9 - 1st nine weeks

Genres
Informational
The learner will be able to read, understand, and expand an informational, nonfiction story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Informational Text Application Master 2.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Creative Writing Activity, Read a nonfiction story [Teaching Strategies].  Anne Frank - The Diary of a Young Girl
  Assessment Resources
 
· Writing Assignment, Write a letter to Anne Frank [Teaching Strategies].  Have another "hider" write a diary entry. Write a newspaper article reporting on the day the Frank family was discovered.
  
Genre: Recreational Literature
The learner will be able to understand age-appropriate recreational reading selections.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genre Comprehension Master 5.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Reading Assignment, Accelerated Reader books. [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Reader tests [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Genre: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the genre of a given passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genre Knowledge Master 2.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Reading Assignment, Teach genres. [Teaching Strategies].  
· Reading Assignment, Identify genres [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Functional Text: Understand
The learner will be able to understand age-appropriate functional text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Functional Text Comprehension Master 1.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Student centered instruction, Teach what functional text are. [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Hands-on activity, ... [Teaching Strategies].  Plan an itinerary. Draw a map of how to get to your house. Then have another student write a paragraph about how to get to your house based on your map. Write directions on how to make a paper airplane. See if someone can make a paper airplane according to your directions.
  
Functional Text: Excluded Information
The learner will be able to identify information excluded from functional materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Functional Text Comprehension Master 1.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Student centered instruction, Teach functional texts. [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Hands-on activity, ... [Teaching Strategies].  Use a restaurant menu and identify the information that has been excluded. Menu - Item #14 - does it come with a salad? Office building layout - determine was is in each office based on the building layout. Use a Table of Contents to determine what is in the book. In which chapter would you find information on a given subject or event.
  
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Language Expressions
Subject-Verb: Indefinite Pronoun
The learner will be able to identify the correct subject/verb agreement when using indefinite pronouns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Subject-Verb Agreement Knowledge Master 1.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Grammar textbook, Indefinite pronoun and subj./verb agreem. exercise [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Grammar activity, Teacher-made test [Textbook].  
  
Adverb: Complete Sentence
The learner will be able to complete a sentence with the correct adverb.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Adverb Application Master 1.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Grammar textbook, Adverbs [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Grammar activity, Teacher made test [Textbook].  
  
Sentence Structure: Best Written
The learner will be able to select the best written sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sentence Structure Application Master 3.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Grammar textbook, Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex Sent. [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Grammar Quiz, ... [Tests].  
  
Conventions: Utilize/Print/Text
The learner will be able to utilize knowledge of language conventions and structure with print texts (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Language Conventions Application Master 2.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W Standard 2 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Grammar textbook, Teach language conventions and structure. [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Hands-on activity, ... [Teaching Strategies].  Identify puns that can be found on T-shirts, billboards, magazine ads, etc.
  
Conventions: Utilize/Non-Print/Text
The learner will be able to utilize knowledge of language conventions and structures with non-print texts (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Language Conventions Application Master 2.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W Standard 2 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Grammar textbook, Teach language conventions and structure. [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Cooperative Learning Activity, ... [Teaching Strategies].  Films, documentaries, music, songs, ads on t.v.
  
Pronoun: Agreement
The learner will be able to identify and edit for the correct agreement between a pronoun and its antecedent.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Adjective Comprehension Master 2.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 1 week tested: 33 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Grammar textbook, Teach pronouns and antecedents. [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Grammar Quiz, ... [Tests].  
  
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Reading Operations
Draw Conclusion: Nonfiction Passage
The learner will be able to draw conclusions from a nonfiction reading passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Draw Conclusion Synthesis Master 1.5 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teach critical thinking skills, Teach inference. [Teaching Strategies].  Read a nonfiction passage.
  Assessment Resources
 
· Writing Assignment, Read a nonfiction passage [Teaching Strategies].  Write an Infer essay
  
Detail: Importance/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the reasons specific details are included in reading passages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Detail Application Master 1.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Reading Strategies, Guided Practice [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Reading Activity, ... [Textbook].  Identify specific details of a passage.
  
Figurative Language: Short Passage
The learner will be able to interpret the meaning of figurative language from a short passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Figurative Language Comprehension Master 2.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literary Terms, Figurative Language. [Textbook].  
· Reading Assignment, Identify literary terms. [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Monitor: Features/Comprehension/Use
The learner will be able to use features in the text to monitor comprehension (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies: Monitor Application Master 1.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R.1.15 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Reading Strategies, Reading Comprehension [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Reading Comprehension Test, ... [Tests].  
  
Strategies: Comprehend/Text
The learner will be able to use a variety of strategies to comprehend text (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies   Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R.1.7 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Reading Strategies, Note taking [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Reading Journal, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Strategies: Apply/Types/Comprehension
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of types and structures in the text to assist comprehension (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies Application Master 1.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R.1.15 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Reading Strategies, Heading, subheadings, examples, etc. [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Seek and Scan Activity, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Interpretation: Use/Critical Thinking
The learner will be able to use critical thinking skills to interpret text (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Interpretation Evaluation Master 2.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R.1.16 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teach critical thinking skills, analyze, compare, infer, evaluate [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· McRat essay, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
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Writing
Topic Sentence: Identify/Best
The learner will be able to select the best topic sentence for a given paragraph.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Paragraph Content: Topic Sentence Application Master 1.5 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Modeling, Identify topic sentences. Guided Practice. [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Reading Activity, Reading Quiz [Textbook].  
  
Strategies: Appropriate/Choose
The learner will be able to choose appropriate prewriting strategies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prewriting: Strategies Comprehension Master 2.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 1 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Prewriting Strategies, Brainstorming, Listing, graphic organizers, etc. [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Planning Sheet, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Revising: Economy
The learner will be able to revise writing for economy (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Revising Analysis Master 1.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.17 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writing Process, Proofreading [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Editing Groups, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Revise: Style
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve style (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Revising Application Master 1.5 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.17 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writing Process, Proofreading [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Revising Groups, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Writing as a Process: Communicate
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of different writing process elements to communicate with diverse audiences for a variety of purposes (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Writing as a Process Application Master 2.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W Standard 1 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Student centered instruction, Writing Process [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Write a speech, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Strategies: Variety
The learner will be able to utilize a variety of writing strategies (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Writing Strategies Application Master 3.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W Standard 1 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writing Strategies, Writing Process [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Planning Sheet, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Purpose: Everyday
The learner will be able to write for everyday purposes (modify).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Writing Purposes Application Master 1.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.8 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Assessment Resources
 
· Writing Assignment, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
· Writing Journal, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Revise: Syntax
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve syntax (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Revising: Language Conventions Analysis Master 1.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.17 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Proofreading, Editing and Revising Skills [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Revising Groups, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Revise: Coherence
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve coherence (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Revising: Content Application Master 1.5 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.17 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Proofreading, Revising Skills [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Revising Groups, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Clarity: Improve
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve clarity (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Revising: Content/Clarity Analysis Master 3.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.17 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Proofreading, Revising Skills [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Revising Groups, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Criteria: Use/Evaluate Own Writing
The learner will be able to use established criteria to evaluate his/her own writing (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evaluating Writing: Criteria Evaluation Master 3.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.16 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Student centered instruction, Teach rubrics [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· quiz, Rubric Quiz [Tests].  
  
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Speaking
Language Conventions: Examine/Affect
The learner will be able to examine the effect of English conventions on oral expression (power).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Language Conventions Analysis Master 2.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, LSV.1.7 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Student centered instruction, English conventions [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Write a speech, ... [Teaching Strategies].  
  
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Media
Newspaper: Find Information
The learner will be able to find information in a newspaper.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Advertisement Knowledge Master 1.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 1 week tested: 33 Classroom
  Assessment Resources
 
· Cooperative Learning Activity, Newspaper reading activity [Teaching Strategies].  
· Journalism Quiz, ... [Tests].  
  
Newspaper: Sections/Classify
The learner will be able to classify sections of the newspaper.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Advertisement Application Master 1.0 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 1 week tested: 33 Classroom
  Assessment Resources
 
· Hands-on activity, Guided Practice [Teaching Strategies].  
· Journalism Quiz, ... [Tests].  
  
Newspaper Section: Identify <