ELA-11 Standards

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (C) Communications  (PC) Presentational Communication Learners will organize and express information in a format appropriate to the audience and purpose.

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Progressions

• ELA-00.C.02   Speak audibly to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas. 
• ELA-01.C.02   Speak audibly in complete sentences to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas. 
• ELA-02.C.02   Speak audibly in complete sentences when proper to the task and situation to provide requested details or clarifications. 
• ELA-03.C.02   Speak in complete sentences using proper eye contact and volume to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas. 
• ELA-04.C.02   Present ideas using proper eye contact, body language, and volume in formal and informal situations. 
• ELA-05.C.02   Present ideas using proper eye contact, body language, and volume in formal and informal situations. 
• ELA-06.C.02   Present ideas using proper eye contact, body language, volume, and pronunciation in formal and informal presentations. 
• ELA-07.C.02   Present ideas using proper eye contact, body language, volume, and pronunciation in formal and informal presentations. 
• ELA-08.C.02   Present ideas using proper eye contact, body language, volume, and pronunciation in formal and informal presentations. 
• ELA-09.C.02   Implement proper verbal and nonverbal communication for tasks and situations. 
• ELA-10.C.02   Implement proper verbal and nonverbal communication for tasks and situations. 
• ELA-11.C.02   Implement proper verbal and nonverbal communication for the task and situation. 
• ELA-12.C.02   Implement proper verbal and nonverbal communication for the task and situation. 

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (C) Communications  (C) Collaboration Learners will engage in a range of discussions with various partners on relevant topics, texts, and issues.

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Progressions

• ELA-06.C.05   Prepare for discussions by finding relevant connections to the topic or text.
• ELA-07.C.05   Prepare for discussions by finding relevant and specific connections to the topic or text.
• ELA-08.C.05   Prepare for discussions by finding relevant and specific connections to the topic or text.
• ELA-09.C.05   Prepare for discussions by reading and researching ideas to be discussed.
• ELA-10.C.05   Prepare for discussions by reading and researching ideas to be discussed.
• ELA-11.C.05   Prepare for discussions by reading and researching ideas.
• ELA-12.C.05   Prepare for discussions by reading and researching ideas.

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (C) Communications  (C) Collaboration Learners will engage in a range of discussions with various partners on relevant topics, texts, and issues.

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Sub-Standards

• (a.) Listen to acknowledge varying perspectives and evaluate the speaker’s logic or argument.
• (b.) Critique the presentation of ideas.
• (c.) Present or share synthesized research and information.
• (d.) Ask and respond to questions to propel discussion.

Progressions

• ELA-00.C.06   Participate in conversations by listening to others and taking turns speaking. 
• ELA-01.C.06   Participate in conversations by listening to others and taking turns speaking about topics, continuing through multiple exchanges. 
• ELA-02.C.06   Participate in conversations by linking comments to the remarks of others and asking questions. 
• ELA-03.C.06   Engage in conversations by asking and answering questions using active listening skills. 
• ELA-04.C.06   Engage in a range of discussions by using active listening skills, posing, and responding to specific questions. 
• ELA-05.C.06   Engage in a range of discussions using active listening skills, posing and responding to specific questions to clarify information. 
• ELA-06.C.06   Engage in a range of discussions and/or debates using active listening skills to be focused and present. 
• ELA-07.C.06   Engage in a range of discussions and/or debates. 
• ELA-08.C.06   Engage in a range of discussions and/or debates. 
• ELA-09.C.06   Engage in respectful discussions or debates. 
• ELA-10.C.06   Engage in respectful discussions or debates. 
• ELA-11.C.06   Engage in respectful discussions or debates. 
• ELA-12.C.06   Engage in respectful discussions or debates. 

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (C) Communications  (C) Collaboration Learners will engage in a range of discussions with various partners on relevant topics, texts, and issues.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.C.07   Work collaboratively by following agreed-upon rules and simple one- and two-step oral directions.*
• ELA-01.C.07   Work collaboratively by following agreed-upon rules and simple two- and three-step oral directions and offering one- and two-step verbal directions. 
• ELA-02.C.07   Work collaboratively by following agreed-upon rules and following/offering multi-step oral directions. 
• ELA-03.C.07   Engage collaboratively by following agreed-upon rules. 
• ELA-04.C.07   Engage collaboratively to accomplish a common goal or purpose. 
• ELA-05.C.07   Engage collaboratively to accomplish a common goal or purpose. 
• ELA-06.C.07   Collaborate cooperatively with peers to accomplish a common goal or purpose. 
• ELA-07.C.07   Collaborate cooperatively with peers to accomplish a common goal or purpose. 
• ELA-08.C.07   Collaborate cooperatively with peers to accomplish a common goal or purpose. 
• ELA-09.C.07   Collaborate on a specific task or purpose in a productive climate by following norms, processes, and roles. 
• ELA-10.C.07   Collaborate on a specific task or purpose in a productive climate by following norms, processes, and roles. 
• ELA-11.C.07   Collaborate on a specific task or purpose in a productive climate by establishing and following norms, processes, and roles. 
• ELA-12.C.07   Collaborate on a specific task or purpose in a productive climate by establishing and following norms, processes, and roles.

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (IR) Inquiry and Research  (S4) Determining Credibility and Evaluating Sources Learner determines credibility and evaluates sources for research.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-03.IR.04    Identify a fact or an opinion based on information provided by the author.
• ELA-04.IR.04    Determine a fact or opinion based on information provided by the author.
• ELA-05.IR.04    Identify facts and multiple perspectives from credible sources.
• ELA-06.IR.04    Analyze information from credible sources considering multiple perspectives.
• ELA-07.IR.04    Analyze information from credible sources considering multiple perspectives and identifying biases.
• ELA-08.IR.04    Analyze the credibility of a source based on bias, perspective, and purpose.
• ELA-09.IR.04    Evaluate the credibility of a source based on bias, perspective, and purpose.
• ELA-10.IR.04    Evaluate the credibility of a source based on bias, perspective, and purpose.
• ELA-11.IR.04    Evaluate the credibility of a source based on bias, argumentative reasoning, perspective, and purpose.
• ELA-12.IR.04    Evaluate the credibility of a source based on bias, argumentative reasoning, perspective, and purpose.

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (IR) Inquiry and Research  (S5) Citing Sources Learner cites sources for research.

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Sub-Standards

• (a.) Reference sources for quotations, paraphrases, and/or summaries to avoid plagiarism and maintain academic integrity.
• (b.) Generate a citation/bibliography page using a discipline-specific format.

Progressions

• ELA-04.IR.05    Cite and reference sources with a bibliography page using an approved citation format to avoid plagiarism.
• ELA-05.IR.05    Cite and reference sources with a bibliography page using an approved citation format to avoid plagiarism.
• ELA-06.IR.05    Integrate information from sources using a standardized format.
• ELA-07.IR.05    Integrate information from sources using a standardized format.
• ELA-08.IR.05    Integrate information from sources using a standardized format.
• ELA-09.IR.05    Integrate information from sources using a standardized format.
• ELA-10.IR.05    Integrate information from sources using a standardized format.
• ELA-11.IR.05    Integrate information from sources using a standardized format.
• ELA-12.IR.05    Integrate information from sources using a standardized format.

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (R) Reading  (C) Comprehension Learners will read to understand a variety of complex literary and informational texts.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.R.02    Respond to a variety of texts, photographs, or illustrations before, during, and after shared reading or other text-listening experiences to compare, contrast, predict, or infer.
• ELA-01.R.02    Ask and answer questions about a variety of texts, genres, photographs, or illustrations before, during, and after shared reading or other text-listening experiences to compare, contrast, predict, or infer.
• ELA-02.R.02    Ask and answer questions about key details before, during, and after reading a variety of literary and informational texts to compare, contrast, predict, or infer.*
• ELA-03.R.02    Ask and answer questions about key details before, during, and after reading a variety of genres, literary, and informational texts using text evidence to compare, contrast, predict, and infer.*
• ELA-04.R.02    Make inferences while reading a variety of genres, literary, and informational texts; providing text evidence.*
• ELA-05.R.02    Make inferences drawn from the text during and after reading a variety of genres, literary, and informational texts.*
• ELA-06.R.02    Comprehend a variety of texts while developing inferences and providing supportive textual evidence.
• ELA-07.R.02    Comprehend a variety of texts while developing inferences and providing supportive textual evidence and reasoning.
• ELA-08.R.02    Comprehend a variety of texts while developing inferences and providing relevant textual evidence and reasoning.
• ELA-09.R.02    Comprehend a variety of texts with multiple levels of complexity while developing inferences and providing relevant textual evidence and reasoning.
• ELA-10.R.02    Comprehend a variety of texts with multiple levels of complexity while developing inferences and providing relevant textual evidence and reasoning.
• ELA-11.R.02    Comprehend a variety of texts with multiple levels of complexity while developing inferences and providing relevant textual evidence and reasoning.
• ELA-12.R.02    Comprehend a variety of texts with multiple levels of complexity while developing inferences and providing relevant textual evidence and reasoning.

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (R) Reading  (C) Comprehension Learners will read to understand a variety of complex literary and informational texts.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.R.03a    Tell about the informational text, photographs, or illustrations before, during, or after a shared reading or other text-listening experience.*
• ELA-01.R.03a    Identify the topic of an informational text, photograph, or illustration during or after a shared reading or other text-listening experiences.*
• ELA-02.R.03a    Identify the main idea with supporting details during or after reading an informational text or passage.*
• ELA-03.R.03a    Summarize the main idea(s) with supporting details during or after reading an informational text or passage.*
• ELA-04.R.03a    Summarize an informational text or passage, stating the main idea(s) and providing supporting details.*
• ELA-05.R.03a    Summarize an informational text or passage, stating the main idea(s) and providing supporting details.*
• ELA-06.R.03a    Summarize nonfiction texts objectively, including relevant details.
• ELA-07.R.03a    Summarize and/or paraphrase nonfiction texts objectively, including relevant details and avoiding unnecessary information.
• ELA-08.R.03a    Summarize and/or paraphrase nonfiction texts objectively, including relevant details and avoiding unnecessary information.
• ELA-09.R.03a    Summarize and/or paraphrase nonfiction texts objectively, including relevant information.
• ELA-10.R.03a    Summarize and/or paraphrase nonfiction texts objectively, including relevant information.
• ELA-11.R.03a    Summarize and/or paraphrase nonfiction texts objectively, including relevant information.
• ELA-12.R.03a    Summarize and/or paraphrase nonfiction texts objectively, including relevant information.

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (R) Reading  (C) Comprehension Learners will read to understand a variety of complex literary and informational texts.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.R.03b    Tell about characters and setting in a literary text during or after a shared reading or other text-listening experience.*
• ELA-01.R.03b    Identify characters, setting, and plot in a literary text during or after a shared reading or other text-listening experience.*
• ELA-02.R.03b    Retell the plot to include the beginning, middle, and end of a literary text after reading.*
• ELA-03.R.03b    Summarize the story by including major story elements after reading a literary text or passage.*
• ELA-04.R.03b    Summarize the story by including major story elements after reading a literary text or passage.*
• ELA-05.R.03b    Summarize a story by including major story elements after reading a literary text.*
• ELA-06.R.03b    Summarize literary texts objectively, including relevant details.
• ELA-07.R.03b    Summarize and/or paraphrase literary texts objectively, including relevant details and avoiding unnecessary information.
• ELA-08.R.03b    Summarize and/or paraphrase literary texts objectively, including relevant details and avoiding unnecessary information.
• ELA-09.R.03b    Summarize and/or paraphrase literary texts objectively, including relevant information.
• ELA-10.R.03b    Summarize and/or paraphrase literary texts objectively, including relevant information.
• ELA-11.R.03b    Summarize and paraphrase literary texts objectively, including relevant information.
• ELA-12.R.03b    Summarize and paraphrase literary texts objectively, including relevant information.

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (R) Reading  (C) Comprehension Learners will read to understand a variety of complex literary and informational texts.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-04.R.04    Identify a theme based on textual evidence.*
• ELA-05.R.04    Determine a claim or theme based on textual evidence.*
• ELA-06.R.04    Determine main idea(s), claim(s), or theme(s) and provide supporting textual evidence.
• ELA-07.R.04    Determine main idea(s), claim(s), or theme(s) and provide supporting textual evidence and reasoning.
• ELA-08.R.04    Determine a main idea(s), claim(s), or theme(s) and provide relevant textual evidence and supportive reasoning.
• ELA-09.R.04    Determine the main idea(s), claim(s), or theme(s) as they develop over the course of the text and support them with textual evidence.
• ELA-10.R.04    Determine the main idea(s), claim(s), or theme(s) as they develop over the course of the text and support them with textual evidence.
• ELA-11.R.04    Determine the main idea(s), claim(s), or theme(s) as they develop over the course of the text and interact with each other, and support them with textual evidence. 
• ELA-12.R.04    Determine the main idea(s), claim(s), or theme(s) as they develop over the course of the text and interact with each other, and support them with textual evidence.
  

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (R) Reading  (TA) Text Analysis Learners will analyze, interpret, and evaluate complex literary and informational texts that include a wide variety of genres and formats.

Proficiency Scale

Sub-Standards

• (a.) Analyze an author's point of view or purpose and possible biases in a text; compare texts from differing perspectives; and analyze how the author's style, content, characterization, and presentation support the author's purposes.
• (b.) Analyze and evaluate various accounts of a subject in different media, including determining which details are emphasized or omitted in each account.
• (c.) Delineate and evaluate how a text's argumentative reasoning, rhetorical techniques, and/or logical fallacies support or undermine the author's purpose and affect the audience.

Progressions

• ELA-03.R.09 Determine the most important points and key details presented in two nonfiction texts on the same topic. 
• ELA-04.R.09 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic.* 
• ELA-05.R.09 Integrate information from several texts or media on the same informational topics. 
• ELA-06.R.09 Analyze a variety of nonfiction texts using textual evidence for support. 
• ELA-07.R.09 Analyze a variety of nonfiction texts using textual evidence for support. 
• ELA-08.R.09 Analyze a variety of nonfiction texts using textual evidence for support. 
• ELA-09.R.09 Analyze the development and interaction of informational and argumentative elements over the course of a nonfiction text and how they impact purpose using textual evidence to support the analysis. 
• ELA-10.R.09 Analyze the development and interaction of informational and argumentative elements over the course of a nonfiction text and how they impact purpose using textual evidence to support the analysis. 
• ELA-11.R.09 Analyze the development and interaction of informational and argumentative elements over the course of a nonfiction text and how they impact purpose using strong and thorough textual evidence to support the analysis. 
• ELA-12.R.09 Analyze the development and interaction of informational and argumentative elements over the course of a nonfiction text and how they impact purpose using strong and thorough textual evidence to support the analysis.

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (LU) Language Usage Learners will integrate appropriate language and style to ensure effective readability in writing.

Proficiency Scale

Sub-Standards

• (a.) Use varying syntax (phrases, clauses, and sentence types) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest.
• (b.) Recognize and choose between active and passive voice based on context.
• (c.) Use dashes, brackets, ellipsis, and other punctuation for advanced types and purposes of writing.
• (d.) Follow standard grammar conventions mastered in previous grades.

Progressions

• ELA-00.wL.01    Compose a simple sentence.*
• ELA-01.wL.01    Compose simple sentences.*
• ELA-02.wL.01    Compose simple and compound sentences.*
• ELA-03.wL.01    Compose simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences.*
• ELA-04.wL.01    Compose simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences.*
• ELA-05.wL.01    Compose simple, compound, and complex sentences.*
• ELA-06.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, intention, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.
• ELA-07.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, intention, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.
• ELA-08.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for specific tasks, purposes, intentions, and audience, resolving usage issues as needed.
• ELA-09.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, intention, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.
• ELA-10.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, intention, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.
• ELA-11.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.
• ELA-12.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (TTS) Text Types and Structure Learners will engage in the writing process and produce a variety of texts determined to address different audiences and purposes.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-02.Wr.02    Write using an organizational structure that introduces a topic, includes supporting sentences, and provides a sense of closure.*
• ELA-03.Wr.02    Write using an organizational structure incorporating a topic sentence, body, and a concluding statement appropriate to the task.*
• ELA-04.Wr.02    Write using an organizational structure incorporating an introductory paragraph, a body, and a concluding section appropriate to the task.*
• ELA-05.Wr.02    Write using an organizational structure incorporating an introductory paragraph, multiple paragraphs (body), and a concluding section appropriate to the task.*
• ELA-06.Wr.02    Write using a clear organizational structure incorporating an introduction, transitions, body paragraph(s), and a conclusion appropriate to the task.
• ELA-07.Wr.02    Write using a clear organizational structure incorporating an introduction, transitions, body paragraph(s), and a conclusion appropriate to the task.
• ELA-08.Wr.02    Write using a clear organizational structure incorporating an introduction, transitions, body paragraph(s), and a conclusion appropriate to the task.
• ELA-09.Wr.02    Create a logical organizational structure with: relevant introduction, and transitional words or phrases to connect the major sections, paragraphs, and sentences, and an appropriate conclusion.
• ELA-10.Wr.02    Create a logical organizational structure with: relevant introduction, and transitional words or phrases to connect the major sections, paragraphs, and sentences, and an appropriate conclusion.
• ELA-11.Wr.02    Create a logical organizational structure with a relevant introduction, and transitional words or phrases to connect the major sections, paragraphs, plus sentences creating a unified whole, and an appropriate and thoughtful conclusion.
• ELA-12.Wr.02    Create a logical organizational structure with a relevant introduction, and transitional words or phrases to connect the major sections, paragraphs, plus sentences creating a unified whole, and an appropriate and thoughtful conclusion.

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (TTS) Text Types and Structure Learners will engage in the writing process and produce a variety of texts determined to address different audiences and purposes.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.Wr.03    Draw and write informative pieces on a topic.
• ELA-01.Wr.03    Write informative pieces that detail the topic.
• ELA-02.Wr.03    Write informative pieces that include factual details on the topic.
• ELA-03.Wr.03    Write organized informative pieces that include factual details on the topic.
• ELA-04.Wr.03    Write organized informative pieces that include factual details on the topic.
• ELA-05.Wr.03    Write organized, informative pieces that include factual details on the topic.
• ELA-06.Wr.03    Write using informative/explanatory techniques to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information utilizing different mediums when appropriate.
• ELA-07.Wr.03    Write using informative/explanatory techniques to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information utilizing different mediums when appropriate.
• ELA-08.Wr.03    Write using informative/explanatory techniques to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information utilizing different mediums when appropriate.
• ELA-09.Wr.03    Write to inform an audience and to explain complex information by creating a clear thesis and providing supporting claims, details, and evidence from a variety of relevant and reliable sources.
• ELA-10.Wr.03    Write to inform an audience and to explain complex information by creating a clear thesis and providing supporting claims, details, and evidence from a variety of relevant and reliable sources.
• ELA-11.Wr.03    Write to inform an audience and to explain complex information by creating a clear thesis and providing supporting claims, details, and evidence from a variety of relevant and reliable sources within discipline-specific structures utilizing different mediums to provide clarity and context.
• ELA-12.Wr.03    Write to inform an audience and to explain complex information by creating a clear thesis and providing supporting claims, details, and evidence from a variety of relevant and reliable sources within discipline-specific structures utilizing different mediums to provide clarity and context.

11th (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (TTS) Text Types and Structure Learners will engage in the writing process and produce a variety of texts determined to address different audiences and purposes.

Proficiency Scale

Sub-Standards

• (a.) establishing relevant context,
• (b.) stating a clear position/thesis,
• (c.) incorporating valid and reliable evidence from a variety of sources to support specific claims and to refute counterclaims,
• (d.) using logical reasoning to avoid fallacies, and
• (e.) integrating rhetorical techniques and appeals.

Progressions

• ELA-00.Wr.04    Draw and write opinion pieces on a topic.
• ELA-01.Wr.04    Write opinion pieces on a topic using a reason to support the opinion.
• ELA-02.Wr.04    Write opinion pieces on a topic using reasons to support the opinion.
• ELA-03.Wr.04    Write organized opinion pieces on a topic using evidence to support the opinion.
• ELA-04.Wr.04    Write organized argumentative pieces on a topic using evidence to support the claim.
• ELA-05.Wr.04    Write organized argumentative pieces on a topic using evidence to support the claim.
• ELA-06.Wr.04    Write using argumentative techniques to develop claims using supporting evidence and logical reasoning.
• ELA-07.Wr.04    Write using argumentative techniques to develop claims using supportive evidence and logical reasoning, acknowledging counterclaims when applicable.
• ELA-08.Wr.04    Write using argumentative techniques to develop claims and counterclaims using supporting evidence and logical reasoning.
• ELA-09.Wr.04    Write to persuade an audience
• ELA-10.Wr.04    Write to persuade an audience
• ELA-11.Wr.04    Write to persuade an audience
• ELA-12.Wr.04    Write to persuade an audience