ELA-12.L.03a

12th Grade ELA Targeted Standards
[L] Language Strand
Cluster: Knowledge of Language

Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.

ELA-12.L.03a Vary syntax for effect, consulting references (e.g., Tufte’s Artful Sentences) for guidance as needed; apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts when reading.

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

  • I can understand figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meaning.
  • I can identify and write complete sentences.
  • I can identify and understand the importance of varied sentence structure.
  • I recognize when my subjects and verbs don't agree.
  • I recognize when my pronouns and antecedents don't agree.

Reasoning Targets

  • I can determine the meaning of words and phrases used in the text.
  • I can analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.

Skills (Performance) Targets

  • I can use a variety of sentence structures.
  • I can use a consistent point of view in writing.
  • I can improve my word choice/vocabulary.
  • I can apply peer feedback to improve my composition.
  • I can implement correct verb tense in writing.
  • I use correct punctuation.

Product Targets

  • I can create a text that uses vivid word choice appropriate for the purpose.
  • I can produce a final draft that has been self/peer-edited and revised.

Proficiency Scale

Score   Description Sample Activity
4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations. -
  3.5 In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0 “The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations. -
  2.5 The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0 The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). -
  1.5 The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). -
  0.5 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).

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