English Language Arts

A. Reading/Literature

A.12.1

Use effective reading strategies to achieve their purposes in reading

A.12.2

Read, interpret, and critically analyze literature.

A.12.3

Read and discuss literary and nonliterary texts in order to understand

A.12.4

Students will read to acquire information

B. Writing

B.12.1

Create or produce writing to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

B.12.2

Plan, revise, edit, and publish clear and effective writing

B.12.3

Understand the function of various forms, structures, and punctuation marks of standard American English and use them appropriately in written communications

C. Oral Language

C.12.1

Prepare and deliver formal oral presentations appropriate to specific purposes and audiences.

C.12.2

Listen to, discuss, and comprehend oral communications.

C.12.3

Participate effectively in discussion

D. Language

D.12.1

Develop their vocabulary and ability to use words, phrases, idioms, and various grammatical structures as a means of improving communication

D.12.2

Recognize and interpret various uses and adaptations of language in social, cultural, regional, and professional situations, and learn to be flexible and responsive in their use of English

E. Media & Technology

E.12.1

Use computers to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information

E.12.2

Make informed judgments about media and products

E.12.3

Create media products appropriate to audience and purpose.

E.12.4

Demonstrate a working knowledge of media production and distribution

E.12.5

Analyze and edit media work as appropriate to audience and purpose

F. Research & Inquiry

F.12.1

Conduct research and inquiry on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems and use an appropriate form to communicate their findings

Social Studies

A. Geography: People, Places, and Environments

A.12.2

Analyze information generated from a computer about a place, including statistical sources, aerial and satellite images, and three-dimensional models

B.12.3

Recall, select, and analyze significant historical periods and the relationships among them

E. The Behavioral Sciences: Individuals, Institutions, and Society

E.12.3

Compare and describe similarities and differences in the ways various cultures define individual rights and responsibilities, including the use of rules, folkways, mores, and taboos

E.12.10

Describe a particular culture as an integrated whole and use that understanding to explain its language, literature, arts, traditions, beliefs, values, and behaviors

Information & Technology Literacy

A. Media & Technology

A.12.1

Use common media and technology terminology and equipment

A.12.2

Identify and use common media formats

A.12.3

Use a computer and productivity software to organize and create information

A.12.4

Use a computer and productivity software to organize and create information

A.12.5

Use a computer and communications software to access and transmit information

A.12.6

Evaluate the use of media and technology in a production or presentation

B. Information & Inquiry

B.12.2

Develop information-seeking strategies

B.12.3

Locate and access information sources

C. Independent Learning

C.12.2

Appreciate and derive meaning from literature and other creative expressions of information

C.12.3

Develop competence and selectivity in reading, listening, and viewing

C.12.4

Demonstrate self-motivation and increasing responsibility for their learning

D. The Learning Community

D.12.1

Participate productively in workgroups or other collaborative learning environments

D.12.2

Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner

D.12.3

Respect intellectual property rights