Grade 10 Language Arts

Standards

Description

Lessons

ESL

 

Language Objectives

   

I-1

Identify correct noun forms (singular and plural). 2 3

I-2

Identify correct verb forms. 3 5

I-3

Recognize subject-verb agreement. 4 3
I-4 Recognize pronoun-antecedent agreement 3 2
I-5 Identify incorrect shifts in verb tense. 1 4
I-6 Identify correct pronoun case. 2 5
I-7 Identify correct use of active and passive voice. 4 2
I-8 Determine correct use of modifiers.  6 2
I-9 Identify correct usage of commonly confused words. 7 3
II-1 Use words that create clarity, precision, and vivid description. 2 9
II-2 Use formal and informal language appropriately. 5 5
III-1 Correct run-ons sentences, sentence fragments, and comma splices. 1 5
III-2 Correct sentences that lack internal parallelism. 2 2
IV-1 Demonstrate correct use of capitalization. 3 3
IV-2 Demonstrate correct use of commas. 3 4
IV-3 Demonstrate correct use of a semicolon and a colon. 1 3
IV-4 Demonstrate correct use of quotation marks and underlining. 1 4
IV-5 Demonstrate correct use of the apostrophe. 2 4
V-1 Determine logical progression and completeness of paragraphs. 3 3
 

Reading and Literature Objectives

   
I-1 Identify supporting details. 3 2
I-2 Determine sequence of events. 3 3
I-3 Follow directions. 4 3
II-1 Identify main idea. 5 3
II-2 Draw conclusions. 4 2
II-3 Determine cause and effect. 3 2
II-4 Detect propaganda; distinguish fact from opinion. 5 3
II-5 Recognize statements that adequately summarize a passage. 3 4
III-1 Recognize fallacies of logic and judge strength of argument. 4 2
III-2 Analyze literary elements. 14 11
III-3 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language and analogy. 5 8
IV-1 Determine word meaning through the use of context clues. 6 2
IV-2 Demonstrate the ability to preview and predict. 5 4
IV-3 Discern organizational patterns. 9 9
IV-4 Demonstrate the ability to locate and comprehend information in reference materials. 4 1
 

Writing Objectives

   
COS 12 Examine and report others' ideas as represented in literature including dramatic productions: Summary, paraphrase, and review. 3 10
COS 14 Write in response to literature. Examples: response journals, critical analyses. 3 10
COS 17 Apply personal study skills. 5 4
COS 18 Apply the principles of standard English by adjusting vocabulary and style to suit the occasion. 5 5
COS 19 Exhibit proficiency in the use of the writing process in four modes of writing. 5 7
COS 20 Demonstrate knowledge of language terminology and application of the concepts. 5  
COS 21 Research process. 9 2
COS 23 Write in a variety of modes for many purposes and audiences. 13 2
COS 24 Demonstrate a mastery of paragraph structures. 5  
COS 25 Write to clarify and to organize thoughts and ideas. 6 7
 

Vocabulary and Spelling Objectives

   
I-9 Identify correct usage of commonly confused words. 3 5
IV-1 Determine meaning through context clues 6 6
 

Speaking and Listening Objectives

   
1 Demonstrate listening skills. 7 7
2 Interact effectively in group situations. 6 6
3 Examine and report ideas as presented in literature and/ or dramatic presentations. 2 5
4 Speak successfully in a variety of situations. 7 7
5 Organize and present informal debate. 14 5
6 Participate in dramatic activities as a means for sharing ideas and feelings. 4 3
7 Use audiovisual aids in presentations using organizational patterns and transitional devices. 6 5

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