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Standards of Learning--English Grade Eleven Resources

There are links at the bottom of this page and every page on GeoLibrary to link to other GeoLibrary pages. The eleventh-grade student will be able to make and analyze persuasive oral presentations, with attention to the accuracy of evidence and the effectiveness of delivery. The student's appreciation for literature will be enhanced by the study of American literature, both classic and contemporary *. The student will be able to identify the prevalent themes and characterizations present in American literature which are reflective of the history and culture; furthermore, the student will identify the contributions of other cultures to the development of American literature. The student will be able to write clear and accurate business and technical correspondence and reports for research and other applications in all subjects. The student will develop expository and persuasive compositions by locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and citing applicable information with careful attention to organization and accuracy.

* School divisions may elect to teach this body of literature at Grade 10 or 12.

Oral Language

11.1 The student will make persuasive presentations.

Organize evidence to support a position.
Present evidence clearly and convincingly.
Support and defend ideas and thoughts in public forums.

11.2 The student will analyze and evaluate persuasive presentations.

Critique the accuracy, relevance, and organization of evidence.
Critique the clarity and effectiveness of delivery.

Reading/Literature

11.3 The student will read and analyze relationships among American literature, history, and culture.

Describe contributions of different cultures to the development of American literature.
Describe the development of American literature in the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
Contrast periods in American literature.
Differentiate among archetypal characters in American literature.
Describe the major themes in American literature.
Describe how use of context and language structures conveys an author's point of view in contemporary and historical essays, speeches, and critical reviews.
American Literature On-Line
Outline of American Literature

11.4 The student will read a variety of print material.

Use information from texts to clarify or refine understanding of academic concepts.
Read and follow directions to complete an application for college admission, a scholarship, or for employment.
Read and follow directions to complete a laboratory experiment.
Extend general and specialized vocabularies for reading and writing.
Generalize ideas from selections to make predictions about other texts.

11.5 The student will read and critique a variety of poetry.

Analyze the poetic elements of classic poems.
Identify the poetic elements and techniques that are most appealing and that make poetry enjoyable.
Compare and contrast the works of contemporary and past American poets. Poetry.com
The International Poetry Hall of Fame -- alpha list of poets, geographical index
Academy of American Poets
Electronic Poetry Center -- choose "Authors"

11.6 The student will read a variety of dramatic selections.

Describe the relationship between farce and characterization.
Describe the dramatic conventions or devices used by playwrights to present selected plays.
Explain the use of monologue and soliloquy.
Explain the use of verbal and dramatic irony.

Writing

11.7 The student will write in a variety of forms with an emphasis on persuasion.

Develop a focus for writing.
Evaluate and cite applicable information.
Organize ideas in a logical manner.
Elaborate ideas clearly and accurately.
Adapt content, vocabulary, voice, and tone to audience, purpose, and situation.
Revise writing for accuracy and depth of information.
Edit final copies for correct use of language, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

11.8 The student will write, revise, and edit personal and business correspondence to a standard acceptable in the work place and higher education.

Apply a variety of planning strategies to generate and organize ideas.
Organize information to support the purpose of the writing.
Present information in a logical manner.
Revise writing for clarity.
Edit final copies for correct use of language, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Use available technology.

Research

11.9 The student will analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and organize information from a variety of sources into a documented paper dealing with a question, problem, or issue.

Narrow a topic.
Develop a plan for research.
Collect information to support a thesis.
Evaluate quality and accuracy of information.
Synthesize information in a logical sequence.
Document sources of information using a style sheet format, such as MLA or APA.
Revise writing for clarity of content.
Edit final copy for correct use of language, format, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Use available technology.