|
2.42 |
Detect propaganda; distinguish fact from opinion. |
8 |
|
2.52 |
Recognize statements that adequately summarize a passage. |
4 |
|
3.22 |
Analyze literary elements. |
3 |
|
3.32 |
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language and
analogy. |
5 |
|
4.12 |
Determine word meaning through the use of context
clues. |
9 |
|
4.22 |
Demonstrate the ability to preview and predict.
|
4 |
|
4.32 |
Discern organizational patterns. |
6 |
|
4.42 |
Demonstrate the ability to locate information in reference
material. (Comprehend information in reference materials.) |
6 |
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Reading and Language
Standards |
The
following additional Alabama Course of Study Content Standards are
mandated by the State of Alabama but are not tested by CRT
or AHSGE. They may be tested by the Stanford Achievement
Test, by the Alabama Direct Assessment of Writing, by the Alabama
Reading and Math Test, or by teacher assessment. Students are
expected to demonstrate mastery of the
following standards:
|
|
1 |
Exhibit proficiency in the use of the writing process in
four modes of writing. |
22 |
|
2 |
Use study
processes to manage information. |
3 |
|
3 |
Conduct project
research, individually and collaboratively, utilizing all aspects
of the research process. |
4 |
|
4 |
Respond with
understanding and empathy to information read, viewed, and heard. |
4 |
|
5 |
Know and apply
principles of grammar and usage in writing, speaking, and
presenting, and apply mechanics in writing. |
5 |
|
6 |
Compose using recognized literature as models. |
4 |
|
7 |
Use self-monitoring and feedback from peers and
teachers to evaluate reading, writing, listening, viewing, studying, and
research skills. |
2 |
|
8 |
Compose and present in many forms using different
techniques for various audiences
and occasions, both
formal and informal. |
6 |
|
9 |
Distinguish among the major genres and sub-genres. |
15 |
|
10 |
Apply strategies
appropriate to the type of material, including setting purposes
for reading and making generalizations, to comprehend
seventh-grade literary/recreational materials. |
4 |
|
11 |
Relate literary elements and devices to each other, including main
idea and supporting details, climax, point of view, and imagery. |
5 |
|
12 |
Apply strategies that include setting purposes for reading,
distinguishing fact from opinion, making generalizations, and
reviewing to comprehend textual/informational and functional
materials. |
4 |
|
13 |
Use
available computer technology to enhance reading and writing skills. |
2 |
|
14 |
Present
literature and personal composition effectively. |
3 |
|
15 |
Identify
ways the power of language evokes emotion; expands thinking; and
influences problem solving, decision-making, and action. |
3 |
|
16 |
Demonstrate
effective listening and speaking behaviors for varied situations and
purposes. |
4 |
|
17 |
Develop and use an extended vocabulary through reading, listening,
viewing, writing, speaking, and presenting. |
3 |
|
18 |
Recognize the use of textual elements, including main idea and
supporting details, and gain information from various texts
formats, including graphs. |
5 |
|
19 |
Determine the author’s purpose by identifying the mode of writing. |
4 |
|
20 |
Appreciate the characteristics, literary elements, and cultural
influences of literary works representative of various eras.
|
4 |
|
21 |
Identify writing and speaking styles that incorporate dialects,
idioms, and intonation patterns. |
3 |
|
22 |
Demonstrate respect for linguistic and cultural diversity in
literature. |
3 |
|
23 |
Identify components of the etymology of language. |
4 |
|
24 |
Refine general listening behaviors. |
4 |
|
25 |
Select and indicate preference for sources of information. |
3 |
|
26 |
Express personal
feelings, opinions, and information in formal and informal
situations. |
2 |
