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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 12 - Ongoing

Vocabulary

Writing: Applying
The learner will be able to make precise, vivid, and effective word choices in written works.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Vocabulary: Writing   Master   Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Task 2 week tested: 5. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Apply precise, vivid & effective word choices, improve vocabulary [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Daily vocabulary journal, Vocabulary use in writing [Textbook].  
  
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Language Expressions

Conventions: Utilize/Print/Non-printText
The learner will be able to utilize knowledge of language conventions and structure with print and 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
 
· Employ knowledge of language structure, Comprehend/Break down unfamiliar writing styles [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Class discussion/Oral response, Test over text; memorize and recite [Textbook].  
  
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Study and Research Skills

Research Skills: Collect/Variety/Sources
The learner will be able to the learner will be able to collect research data from a variety of sources to formulate, substantiate or refute opinions or theories (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Research Skills Synthesis Master   Ashdown School District(a) Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Research opinions or theories, Formulate & substantiate a thesis [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Analytical research paper, Writing process [Textbook].  
  
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Media

Media Aids: Utilize/Graphics
The learner will be able to utilize graphics (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Media Aids: Presentation Application Master 1.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, LSV.1.6 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Utilize graphic organizers, Interpret graphics [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Graphic organizers, Accompanying tests [Textbook].  
  
Media Aids: Utilize/Audio/Visual
The learner will be able to utilize supporting audio-visual media (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Media Aids: Presentation Application Master 1.0 AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, LSV.1.6 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Use A-V media to discover/convey info., PBS media; VHS; CD; audio tapes [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· A-V projects, Written responses [Textbook].  
  
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Listening

Presentation: Formal/Informal
The learner will be able to listen attentively in both formal and informal presentations (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Presentation   Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, LSV.1.10 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Listen to/Appraise oral presentations, Listen to/Appraise video presentations [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Class discussion/Oral response, Peer evaluation forms [Textbook].  
  
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Speaking

Practices: Develop/Use/Skills
The learner will be able to develop and use listening, speaking and viewing skills through a variety of formal and informal opportunities (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Communication Practices   Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, LSV Standard 1 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Apply listening, speaking, & viewing skills, Present orally; listen attentively [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Individual & group oral presentations, Peer critiques [Textbook].  
  
Practices: Generate Ideas/Solve Problems
The learner will be able to work together to generate ideas and solve problems (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Communication Practices Application Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, LSV.1.1 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Employ teamwork to create & present, Cooperate as a team [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Individual & group oral presentations, True Colors "Ideal School" project [Textbook].  
  
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Genres

Comprehend: Judge/Respond
The learner will be able to understand, judge, and respond to literary works, and other types of writing, which reflect his/her own culture and developing point of view as well as those of others (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genre: Comprehend/Understand   Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R Standard 1 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Respond to literary works, Understand other points of view [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Analytical essays, Class discussions; oral response; critique [Textbook].  
  
Multicultural Literature: Read/Variety
The learner will be able to read literature representative of a wide variety of cultures (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Multicultural Literature   Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R.1.1 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Read multi-cultural literature, .. [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Accompanying tests., Class discussion; written response [Textbook].  
  
Genre: Variety
The learner will be able to read a variety of genres (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genre Comprehension Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R.1.1 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Read a variety of genres., Recognize genres. [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Written response; essays, Class discussion; oral response; tests [Textbook].  
  
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Writing

Edit: Language Conventions
The learner will be able to edit written works for language conventions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions   Master   American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 78 tested in week 9 of next year. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Edit written works for language conventions, Examine writing samples and own writing [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Autobiography, All written work [Textbook].  
  
Edit: Usage/Mechanics
The learner will be able to edit written works for usage and mechanics (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions   Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.2.2 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Edit for usage and mechanics, Examine written work for usage and mechanics [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Autobiography, Student writing; written exercises; formal writing [Textbook].  
  
Response: Variety/Forms
The learner will be able to respond to learning new information by writing in a variety of forms (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Writing Responses   Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.5 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Write in response to new learning, Utilize new information; relate new information [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Analytical research paper, personal essays; accompanying tests [Textbook].  
  
Strategies: Activate/Organize/Expand
The learner will be able to activate, organize, and expand upon prior knowledge through a variety of cooperative and individual strategies (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Writing Strategies   Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.1 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activate, organize, & expand upon prior learning, Develop strategies [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Class discussion/Oral response, group activities; written responses [Textbook].  
  
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   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W Standard 1 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Utilize a variety of writing strategies., Choose appropriate strategy [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Autobiography, essays, research paper, all written responses [Textbook].  
  
Essay: Synthesizing Information/Sources
The learner will be able to synthesize information from a variety of sources in writing (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Essay/Composition   Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.4 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Synthesize info from a variety of sources, Collect, compile, and compose an original writing [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Analytical research paper, autobiography; analytical essays [Textbook].  
  
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   Ashdown School District(a) Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Apply knowledge of writing process, Communicate for different purposes [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Autobiography, written responses; letters; thank-you's; etc. [Textbook].  
  
Purposes: Persuade/Defend/Inform/Explain
The learner will be able to write in order to persuade, defend, inform, and explain using thoughts, experiences, and research (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Writing Purposes   Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.6 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Incorporate a variety of writing purposes, Utilize thoughts, experiences, & research [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Analytical research paper, autobiographies; critiques; personal essays [Textbook].  
  
Purpose: Everyday
The learner will be able to write for everyday purposes (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Writing Purposes Application Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, W.1.8 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Write for everyday purposes., employ writing process for non-school purposes [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Autobiography, letters; written communication; college essays [Textbook].  
  
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Reading Operations

Response: Content/Quality/Text
The learner will be able to plan, apply, and defend judgments concerning the content and quality of text (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Abstract Elements Evaluation Master   Ashdown School District(a) Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Evaluate the content & quality of text, Plan, apply, & defend judgments [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Analytical essays, Class discussion/oral response [Textbook].  
  
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
 
· Utilize a variety of comprehension strategies, Interpret text [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Accompanying tests., class discussion/oral response [Textbook].  
  
Purposes:Read/Variety/Academic
The learner will be able to select a variety of sources and texts to read for academic and other purposes (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Purposes Application Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R.1.3 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Select reading for different purposes, research; relate to academic purposes [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Analytical research paper, test responses; group projects [Textbook].  
  
Personal: Read/Variety
The learner will be able to read a variety of materials often, for a variety of purposes, including for personal enjoyment and to solve problems (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Purposes: Personal Application Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R.2.1 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Read & apply a variety of materials, Read for personal enjoyment & to solve problems [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Analytical research paper, group projects; oral discussions [Textbook].  
  
Purposes: Learn
The learner will be able to read to engage in the learning process (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Purposes Application Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R Standard 2 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Read to engage in the learning process, Apply the learning process [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Class discussion/Oral response, written response [Textbook].  
  
Personal: Read/Attain Goals
The learner will be able to read texts written for general audiences to attain personal goals (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Purposes: Personal Application Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R.1.2 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Read to attain personal goals, Apply texts to personal goals [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Written response; essays, oral presentations [Textbook].  
  
Analyzing: Examine/Ideas/Authors
The learner will be able to examine a diverse array of ideas generated by authors of different races, beliefs, genders, ages, etc (POWER).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Analyzing   Master   AR: ACTAAP - Benchmark and EOC Exams, 1998, Grade 11, R.1.6 week tested: 22. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Examine ideas generated by diverse authors, Encounter diverse races, beliefs, genders, ages [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Class discussion/Oral response, written response/essays [Textbook].  
  
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