Ninth Grade Literacy

• will analyze and interpret the social, commercial, and/or political motives behind media messages 

• use multimodal tools to create presentations both independently and in small groups 

• expand vocabulary using the structural analysis of roots and affixes to understand complex words 

• apply knowledge of literary terms and analyze a variety of genres 

• make inferences and draw conclusions using explicit and implied textual evidence 

• use the recursive writing process while writing in a variety of forms with an emphasis on analysis and persuasion 

• write persuasively and analytically using evidence from credible sources and organizational patterns to effectively match the intended audience and purpose 

• to have greater control over the conventions of writing 

• apply research techniques to analyze information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions and possible bias 

• evaluate the validity and authenticity of sources, and apply research techniques to quote, summarize, paraphrase, and embed findings 

• learn to cite sources using either the MLA or APA style  and follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information 

Tenth Grade Literacy

• create media messages and analyze the cause-and-effect relationships between mass media coverage and public opinion trends 

• use multimodal tools to create presentations both independently and in small groups 

• continue development of vocabulary, with attention to connotations, idioms, classical allusions, and figurative language 

• analyze the cultural and social function and universal themes of fictional texts from different cultures 

• analyze and synthesize information from nonfiction texts to solve problems, answer questions, and generate new knowledge 

• use the recursive writing process while writing in a variety of forms with an emphasis on analysis and persuasion 

• write persuasively and analytically, synthesizing evidence from credible sources, and use organizational patterns to effectively match the intended audience and purpose 

• have greater control over the conventions of writing and write and revise to a standard acceptable both in the workplace and postsecondary education 

• apply research techniques to analyze information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions and possible bias 

• evaluate the validity and authenticity of sources, and apply research techniques to quote, summarize, paraphrase, and embed findings 

• cite sources using either the MLA or APA style sheet and follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information 

Eleventh Grade Literacy

• create media messages and analyze the cause-and-effect relationships between mass media coverage and public opinion trends 

• create persuasive, multimodal presentations that address alternative perspectives 

• demonstrate the ability to work within collaborative groups while presenting alternate views and working toward common goals 

• continue development of vocabulary, with attention to connotations, idioms, classical allusions, and figurative language 

• conduct comparative analyses of multiple texts that address the same topic to determine how authors reach similar or different conclusions 

• examine and analyze fiction texts by American authors describing the contributions of other cultures and identifying prevalent themes and characterizations, which are reflective of American history and culture 

• develop as writers using the recursive writing process while writing in a variety of forms with an emphasis on persuasion and argumentation 

• write for multiple purposes and audiences to create focused, organized, and coherent writing 

• have greater control over the conventions of writing and write and revise to a standard acceptable both in the workplace and postsecondary education 

• produce arguments in writing that demonstrate knowledgeable judgments and address counterclaims 

• use knowledge of genres, formats, purposes, audiences, and situations to produce clear and effective products that reflect the application of all stages of the writing process

•  apply research techniques to synthesize information from primary and secondary sources to produce a research product 

• evaluate the validity and authenticity of sources and apply research techniques to quote, summarize, paraphrase, and embed findings 

• cite sources using either the MLA or APA style sheet and follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information 

Twelfth Grade Literacy

• create media messages and analyze the cause-and-effect relationships between mass media coverage and public opinion trends 

• create persuasive/argumentative, multimodal presentations both independently and in collaborative groups. 

• continue development of vocabulary, with attention to connotations, idioms, classical allusions, and figurative language 

• review multiple texts to identify and evaluate resources to make decisions and solve problems 

• examine and analyze fiction texts by British authors, evaluating how authors use key elements to contribute to meaning and interpreting how themes are connected across texts 

• use the recursive writing process while writing in a variety of forms with an emphasis on persuasion and argumentation 

• write for multiple purposes and audiences to create focused, organized, and coherent writing 

• have greater control over the conventions of writing and write and revise to a standard acceptable both in the workplace and in postsecondary education. 

• apply research techniques to synthesize information to produce a research product 

• evaluate the validity and authenticity of sources and apply research techniques to quote, summarize, paraphrase, and embed findings 

• cite sources using either the MLA or APA style sheet and follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information

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