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Standards of Learning--English Grade Ten Resources
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The tenth-grade student will become a skilled communicator in small-group learning activities. The student will read and critique literary works from a variety of eras and cultures, including those cultures studied in world geography *. Attention will be given to the analysis of printed consumer information,
such as labels, owners' manuals, warranties, and contracts. Reading analysis skills also will be valuable in understanding geometric theorems. The student will critique the writing of peers and professionals, using analysis to improve his/her writing skills.
* �School divisions may elect to teach this body of literature at Grade 11 or 12.
Oral Language
10.1 The student will participate in and report small-group learning activities.
- Assume responsibility for specific tasks.
- Participate in the preparation of an outline or summary of the group activity.
- Include all group members in oral presentation.
10.2 The student will critique oral reports of small-group learning activities.
Virtual Presentation Assistant -- improve public speaking skills
- Evaluate one's own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
- Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
Reading/Literature
10.3 The student will read and critique literary works from a variety of eras in a variety of cultures.
10.4 The student will read and interpret printed consumer materials.
- Identify essential information needed to operate specific tools, appliances, technology hardware, or other equipment.
- Analyze the information contained in warranties, contracts, job descriptions, and technical descriptions.
- Skim manuals or consumer texts to locate information.
- Compare and contrast product information contained in advertisements with instruction manuals and warranties.
- Apply the information contained in labels, warnings, manuals, directions, applications, and forms to complete simulated or real-world tasks.
10.5 The student will read and critique a variety of poetry.
10.6 The student will read and critique dramatic selections.
- Explain the use of asides.
- Explain the role of a director.
- Compare and contrast character development in a play as compared to other literary forms.
Writing
10.7 The student will develop a variety of writings with an emphasis on exposition.
- Plan and organize ideas for writing.
- Elaborate ideas clearly through word choice and vivid description.
- Write clear, varied sentences.
- Organize ideas into a logical sequence.
- Revise writing for clarity and content of presentation.
- Edit final copies for correct use of language, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
- Use available technology.
Writing Argumentative Essays
10.8 The student will critique professional and peer writing.
- Analyze the writing of others.
- Describe how writing accomplishes its intended purpose.
- Suggest how writing might be improved.
- Apply knowledge of critical analysis to writing.
10.9 The student will use writing to interpret, analyze, and evaluate ideas.
- Explain concepts contained in literature and other disciplines.
- Translate concepts into simpler or more easily understood terms.
Research
10.10 The student will collect, evaluate, and organize information.
- Organize information from a variety of sources.
- Verify the accuracy and usefulness of information.
- Use available technology.
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