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CURRICULUM GUIDE
Language Arts - Grade 8

Goal 1: Reading/Comprehension

Standard 1.A
The learner will be able to apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.A Application Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 1A Classroom
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Word Origin: Meanings/Derivations
The learner will be able to use word origins and derivations to understand meanings of new words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage H Classroom
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Literary Elements: Interpret/Effect
The learner will be able to interpret the effect of authors' decisions regarding word choice, content, and literary elements upon the text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage H Classroom
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Vocabulary: Recognize/Specialized/Term
The learner will be able to recognize specialized vocabulary/terminology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage H Classroom
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Word Structure: Meaning/Unfamiliar Words
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of structural analysis to construct meaning of difficult or unfamiliar words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage H Classroom
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Strategies: Infer/Multiple Meanings
The learner will be able to infer the appropriate meaning of a word in context when the word has multiple meanings.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage H Classroom
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Interpretation: Implied/Meaning
The learner will be able to interpret idioms, similes, analogies, and metaphors to express implied meanings.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage H Classroom
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Literary Devices: Identify/Effect
The learner will be able to identify the effect of literary devices (e.g., allusion, diction, figurative language, imagery) in text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage H Classroom
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Standard 1.B
The learner will be able to apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.B Application Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 1B Classroom
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Prereading: Strategies/Preview
The learner will be able to preview reading materials using prereading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning, predicting, SQ3R).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage H Classroom
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Structure: Text/Identify
The learner will be able to identify text structure and create a mental/visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.B Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage H Classroom
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Interpretation: Text/Build/Extend
The learner will be able to build, evaluate, and extend text interpretations through collaboration with others.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage H Classroom
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Organization: Identify/Structure
The learner will be able to identify how different content areas require different organizational structures (e.g., lists/sequence, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution, classification).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.B Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage H Classroom
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Usage: Demonstrate Understanding
The learner will be able to demonstrate an accurate understanding of important information in the text by focusing on the key ideas presented explicitly or implicitly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage H Classroom
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Literature: Relate/Selection/Information
The learner will be able to relate literature selections and informational text to self, world, and other texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage H Classroom
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Strategies: Apply/Self Monitoring
The learner will be able to apply self-monitoring and self-correcting strategies continuously to clarify understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills, draw comparisons to other readings).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage H Classroom
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Reading Behaviors: Recreation/Enjoyment
The learner will be able to select and read books for recreation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage H Classroom
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Standard 1.C
The learner will be able to comprehend a broad range of reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Comprehension Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 1C Classroom
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Support: Visual/Data/Written Text
The learner will be able to explain how visual information and data support written text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Draw Conclusions: Information
The learner will be able to draw conclusions based on information found in visual information and data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Application, Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Illustrations: Text/Enhance/Interpret
The learner will be able to recognize how illustrations reflect, interpret and enhance the text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Draw Conclusion: Synthesize/Details
The learner will be able to synthesize key points and supporting details to form conclusions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Strategies: Fiction/Nonfiction/Apply
The learner will be able to apply appropriate reading strategies to fiction and nonfiction texts within and across content areas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Sources: Information/Integrate/Genres
The learner will be able to connect, relate, interpret, and integrate information from various sources and genres (e.g., content area textbooks, novels, newspapers, magazines, poetry, drama, reference materials).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Questions: Form/Explain/Support
The learner will be able to use information from text to form, explain, and support questions and predictions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Questions: Reflect/Higher Level Thinking
The learner will be able to generate and respond to questions that reflect higher level thinking skills (e.g., analysis, synthesis, evaluation).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Questions: Open-Ended/Ask/Thinking
The learner will be able to ask open-ended questions to improve critical thinking skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Response: Summarize/Generalizations
The learner will be able to summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Story Elements: Understand/Text
The learner will be able to explain how the story elements, point of view, and theme contribute to reader understanding of the text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Inference: Interpret/Make Connections
The learner will be able to interpret concepts or make connections through analysis, evaluation, inference, and/or comparison.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Story Elements: Compare
The learner will be able to compare story elements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Word Choice: Analyze/Evaluate/Author
The learner will be able to analyze and evaluate author's word choice.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage H Classroom
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Summary: Nonfiction
The learner will be able to summarize nonfiction materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.C Comprehension Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 8 Classroom
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Goal 2: Reading/Literature

Standard 2.A
The learner will be able to understand how literary elements and techniques are used to convey meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 1.A Comprehension Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 2A Classroom
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Reading Behaviors: Read Extensively
The learner will be able to read extensively.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2A, Stage H Classroom
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Techniques: Change/Affect/Story Aspects
The learner will be able to state how changes in technique might affect aspects of the story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2A, Stage H Classroom
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Genre: Identify/Details
The learner will be able to identify details that reveal the genre used (e.g., short stories, novels, dramas, poetry, biographies).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2A, Stage H Classroom
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Author Techniques: Explain/Effect
The learner will be able to explain how an author uses specific techniques to achieve intended effect.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2A, Stage H Classroom
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Detail: Dominant/Subordinate/Determine
The learner will be able to determine which story elements/techniques are dominant and subordinate in text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2A, Stage H Classroom
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Characterization: Explain/Enhance
The learner will be able to explain how specific techniques (e.g., dialect) enhance characterization.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2A, Stage H Classroom
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Analyze: Nonfiction/5 w's
The learner will be able to analyze nonfiction (e.g., 5 w's).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2A, Stage H Classroom
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Point of View: Author/Identify/Detail
The learner will be able to use textual structure, word choice and style to identify detail that reveals the author's viewpoint.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2A, Stage H Classroom
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Text: Reflect/Culture/Society/Historical
The learner will be able to evaluate how a text reflects a culture, society, or historical period.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.A Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2A, Stage H Classroom
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Standard 2.B
The learner will be able to read and interpret a variety of literary works.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.B Application Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 2B Classroom
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Literary Device: Respond
The learner will be able to respond to text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.B Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2B, Stage H Classroom
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Prior Knowledge: Text/Connect/Real-life
The learner will be able to connect textual information to real-life situations (prior knowledge and personal experience).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2B, Stage H Classroom
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Relationship: Culture/Text/Connect
The learner will be able to make connections between text and its culture.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2B, Stage H Classroom
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Themes: Recurring/Use/Time/Cultures
The learner will be able to use literary themes to connect recurring problems over time and across cultures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2B, Stage H Classroom
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Reading Behaviors: Attitudes/History
The learner will be able to investigate how attitudes toward a situation or problem change in different periods of history or in different cultures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2B, Stage H Classroom
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Discussion: Engage/Conflict/Realism
The learner will be able to engage in literary discussions (e.g., conflict, resolutions, relevance, background, effectiveness, realism).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2B, Stage H Classroom
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Sources: Information/Paraphrase/Genres
The learner will be able to paraphrase, summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genres.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 2B, Stage H Classroom
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Novel: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a novel.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 2.B Comprehension Master Foundations of Learning, January 1999, Grade 8 Classroom
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Goal 3: Writing

Standard 3.A
The learner will be able to use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.A Application Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 3A Classroom
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Composition: Sentences/Paragraphs
The learner will be able to develop compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.A Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3A, Stage H.; IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, 3.A.3 Classroom
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Conventions: English/Proofread/Use
The learner will be able to proofread for correct written English conventions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.A Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3A, Stage H Classroom
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Sentence Structure: Recognize
The learner will be able to use appropriate sentence structure (i.e., simple, compound, complex, compound/complex) and sentence types (i.e., interrogative, imperative, declarative, exclamatory).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3A, Stage H Classroom
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Transitions: Sentence/Paragraph/Use
The learner will be able to use effective transition words and phrases within and between paragraphs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3A, Stage H Classroom
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Run-On: Edit
The learner will be able to edit a run-on sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.A Analysis Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 8 Classroom
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Fragment: Edit
The learner will be able to edit a fragmented sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.A Analysis Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 8 Classroom
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Fragment/Run-On: Avoid
The learner will be able to write and edit sentences which are free from fragments or run-ons.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.A Synthesis Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 8 Classroom
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Standard 3.B
The learner will be able to compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.B Synthesis Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 3B Classroom
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Strategies: Prewriting/Select/Apply
The learner will be able to select and apply appropriate pre-writing strategies (e.g., webbing, brainstorming, listing, note taking, outlining, research).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3B, Stage H Classroom
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Compose: Thesis/Claim/Main Idea/Essay
The learner will be able to compose a clear thesis/claim that contains the main idea in an essay.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.B Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3B, Stage H Classroom
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Prewriting: Form/Purpose/Voice/Style
The learner will be able to choose the appropriate form for the purpose of writing (e.g., letters, essays, poems, reports, narratives), voice, and style appropriate to the audience, and purpose.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3B, Stage H Classroom
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Organization: Elaboration/Coherence
The learner will be able to write using organization (e.g., introduction, body, conclusion) and elaboration (first and second level support) to demonstrate coherence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3B, Stage H. EPACC modified. Classroom
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Technology: Use/Available
The learner will be able to use available technology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3B, Stage H Classroom
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Organization: Use/Coherent/Pattern
The learner will be able to use an effective, coherent organizational pattern (e.g., sequence, cause/effect, comparison, classification).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3B, Stage H Classroom
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Strategies: Revise/Edit/Voice/Tone/Focus
The learner will be able to edit and revise to maintain a consistent voice, tone, and focus throughout a piece of writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.B Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3B, Stage H Classroom
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Figurative Language: Use
The learner will be able to use figurative language.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3B, Stage H Classroom
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Story Elements: Transition Words/Phrases
The learner will be able to use appropriate transitional words, phrases, and devices to connect and unify key ideas and claims.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3B, Stage H Classroom
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Format: Select/Publication
The learner will be able to select effective formats for publication of final product.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3B, Stage H Classroom
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Standard 3.C
The learner will be able to communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.C Comprehension Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 3C Classroom
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Persuasive: Multi-paragraph/Develop
The learner will be able to develop a multi-paragraph piece of persuasive writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3C, Stage H Classroom
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Strategies: Write Creatively/Purpose
The learner will be able to write creatively for a specified purpose and audience (e.g., short story, poetry, radio scripts, play, TV commercial).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3C, Stage H Classroom
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Technology: Use/Compositions/Multimedia
The learner will be able to use available technology (e.g., web pages, presentations, speeches) to design, produce, revise, and present compositions and multimedia works.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3C, Stage H Classroom
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Narrative: Write/Context/Point of View
The learner will be able to write a narrative account that establishes a context, creates a point of view, and develops a focused, powerful impression.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3C, Stage H Classroom
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Audience: Use/Language/Details/Format
The learner will be able to use appropriate language, details, and format for a specified audience.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 3.C Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 3C, Stage H Classroom
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Goal 4: Listening/Speaking

Standard 4.A
The learner will be able to listen effectively in formal and informal situations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Comprehension Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 4A Classroom
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Behaviors: Listen/Appraise/Situation
The learner will be able to appraise the situation and assume the appropriate listening mode.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4A, Stage H Classroom
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Listening: Main Idea/Facts/Details
The learner will be able to separate main ideas, supporting facts, and details while listening.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4A, Stage H Classroom
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Evaluating: Critique/Verbal/Nonverbal
The learner will be able to critique the relationship between a speaker's verbal communication skills (e.g., word choice, pitch, feelings, tone, voice) and nonverbal messages (e.g., eye contact, gestures, facial expressions, posture, spatial proximity).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4A, Stage H Classroom
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Directions: Questions/Formulate/Clarify
The learner will be able to formulate probing, idea generating questions to clarify meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4A, Stage H Classroom
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Directions: Instruction/Follow/Step/Set
The learner will be able to follow a multi-step set of instructions to complete a task.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4A, Stage H Classroom
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Connotation/Denotation: Determine
The learner will be able to determine meaning from speaker's denotations and connotations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4A, Stage H Classroom
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Inference: Purpose/Bias/Infer/Speaker
The learner will be able to infer speaker's bias and purpose.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4A, Stage H Classroom
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Information: Analyze/Paraphrase/Summariz
The learner will be able to analyze, paraphrase, and summarize information, in both oral and written form, information from formal/informal presentations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4A, Stage H Classroom
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Speech: Factual/Emotional/Content
The learner will be able to differentiate between the speaker's factual and emotional content.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4A, Stage H Classroom
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Strategies: Record/Outline/Notes/Editori
The learner will be able to record appropriate notes and rough outlines with editorial comments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4A, Stage H Classroom
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Behaviors: Distraction/Internal/External
The learner will be able to modify, control, block out both internal and external distractions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.A Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4A, Stage H Classroom
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Standard 4.B
The learner will be able to speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Application Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 4B Classroom
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Support: Provide/Evidence/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate and provide evidence to support synthesis of other people's content or feelings.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Research Technology: Resources/Utilize
The learner will be able to utilize available technological resources (e.g., Internet, video, overhead, pictures, maps, diagrams).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Audience: Present/Speech/Content/Style
The learner will be able to align content, vocabulary, rate, volume, and style with the characteristics of the audience and intent of the message.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Speech: Intro/Organization/Conclusion
The learner will be able to employ an engaging introduction, appropriate organization, and an effective conclusion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Audience: Verbal/Nonverbal/Cues
The learner will be able to use verbal and nonverbal cues to engage the audience.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Strategies: Speak/Audible/Clear
The learner will be able to use language that is clear, audible, and appropriate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Evaluating: Feedback/Modifications
The learner will be able to incorporate feedback to make impromptu modifications.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Group: Discuss/Solutions/Consensus
The learner will be able to discuss a problem, list possible solutions, and analyze and evaluate solutions to arrive at a group consensus.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Strategies: Rehearse/Anxiety/Apprehensio
The learner will be able to rehearse presentations to overcome communication anxiety and apprehension.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Debate: Arguments/Viewpoints/Composure
The learner will be able to demonstrate composure while confronting and rebutting opposing viewpoints.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Word Choice: Appropriate/Grammar/Pacing
The learner will be able to use appropriate grammar, word choice, and pacing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Presentations: Use/Note Cards/Graphic
The learner will be able to manage use of note cards, graphic organizers, various forms of outlining and/or other visual aids in oral presentations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 4.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 4B, Stage H Classroom
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Goal 5: Communication/Lang. Arts

Standard 5.A
The learner will be able to locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 5.A Application Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 5A Classroom
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Sources: Identify/Credible/Solve/Problem
The learner will be able to identify accurate, current, and credible sources to solve problems or answer questions through research.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 5.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5A, Stage H Classroom
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Survey: Subject/Select/Topic
The learner will be able to survey a subject and narrow it to a chosen topic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 5.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5A, Stage H (EPACC modified) Classroom
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Sources: Multiple/Steps/Solve/Problems
The learner will be able to identify steps that need to be taken to present an idea or solve a problem using multiple sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 5.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5A, Stage H Classroom
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Problem: Choose/Sources/Solve
The learner will be able to choose a variety of sources to gain new information or solve a problem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 5.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5A, Stage H Classroom
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Index: Locate and Make Judgments
The learner will be able to locate page numbers in the index given a topic and make logical judgments about where to find certain topics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 5.A Analysis Master Foundations of Learning, January 1999, Grade 8 Classroom
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Standard 5.B
The learner will be able to analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 5.B Evaluation Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 5B Classroom
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Sources: Cite/Format
The learner will be able to recognize, using an appropriate format, how to develop source(s) cited page from only the sources used in paper.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 5.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5B, Stage H Classroom
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Sources: Cite/Quote/Paraphrase
The learner will be able to cite the source(s) of all direct quotations and paraphrased/summarized information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
STANDARD 5.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5B, Stage H Classroom
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Bibliography: Develop/Sources
The learner will be able to develop a bibliography/source(s) cited from identified and evaluated information.
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STANDARD 5.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5B, Stage H Classroom
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Analyze: Information/Primary/Secondary
The learner will be able to analyze information from primary and secondary print and non-print sources.
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STANDARD 5.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5B, Stage H Classroom
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Standard 5.C
The learner will be able to apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.
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STANDARD 5.C Application Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 5C Classroom
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Project: Design/Present
The learner will be able to design and present a project (e.g., written report, graphics, visuals, multi-media presentations).
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STANDARD 5.C Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5C, Stage H Classroom
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Informational Sources: Analyze/Evaluate
The learner will be able to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize original work and researched information.
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STANDARD 5.C Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5C, Stage H Classroom
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Document: Use/Print/Non-print
The learner will be able to use effective print and non-print documents.
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STANDARD 5.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5C, Stage H Classroom
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Audience: Justify/Adaptations/Character
The learner will be able to justify adaptations in format to accommodate characteristics of audiences (e.g., age, maturity, interest level, group size) and purposes of the presentation (e.g., inform, persuade, entertain).
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STANDARD 5.C Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 5C, Stage H Classroom
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