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Strand: Grammar and Usage
1		Standard: Identifies the types of sentences according to purpose: declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory.
		(1)
2		Standard: Identifies the eight parts of speech and their uses in sentences.
		(14)   (15)

3		Standard: Identifies the parts of a sentence in simple and compound sentences: -subjects -predicates -complements (predicate adjectives, predicate nominatives, direct objects) -modifiers (words and phrases).
		(1)   (10)

4		Standard: Forms singular, plural, and possessive nouns.
		(2)

5		Standard: Uses principal parts to form tenses of regular and irregular verbs.
		(1)   (3)

6		Standard: Identifies types of pronouns such as personal, interrogative, and demonstrative.
		(2)

7		Standard: Writes simple and compound sentences and avoids run-ons and nonfunctional fragments.
		(9)   (2)

8		Standard: Combines sentences using coordination (i.e., compound sentences).
		(1)   (1)

9		Standard: Applies standards of American English to: -subject-verb agreement -cases of personal pronouns -pronoun/antecedent agreement -principal parts of verbs -comparisons of adjectives and adverbs.
		(11)   (3)

10		Standard: Applies standard rules of capitalization.
		(6)   (3)

11		Standard: Spells frequently used words and applies common spelling rules.
		(5)   (7)

12		Standard: Applies standard rules of punctuation.
		(7)   (2)

Strand: Listening
13		Standard: Expands listening vocabulary.
		(6)   (5)   (1)

14		Standard: Follows oral directions and asks questions for clarification.
		(12)   (1)

15		Standard: Listens and responds to various language patterns and literary forms including regional examples (dialect).
		(3)   (2)

16		Standard: Responds to literal, inferential, and critical questions.
		(11)   (1)

17		Standard: Determines the denotative and connotative meanings of words in oral context.
		(1)

18		Standard: Summarizes oral information.
		(5)   (2)

19		Standard: Records orally presented information (takes notes).
		(7)   (2)

20		Standard: Listens and responds to literature presented orally.
		(14)   (3)

21		Standard: Evaluates messages and effects of mass media (newspaper, television, radio, film, and periodicals).
		(2)   (2)
Strand: Literature
22		Standard: Recognizes various forms of literature (short stories, novels, epics, poems, dramas, folk tales, essays, and myths).
		(18)   (8)

23		Standard: Responds to literal, inferential, and critical questions about literature.
		(27)   (1)

24		Standard: Identifies literary elements and techniques such as plot, setting, theme, characters, characterization, conflict, figurative language, and point of view.
		(21)   (3)

25		Standard: Recognizes common elements of poetry (rhyme, rhythm, stanza, and figurative language).
		(9)   (6)

26		Standard: Experiences traditional and contemporary literature through a variety of media.
		(1)   (4)

27		Standard: Recognizes writer's purpose in fiction and nonfiction.
		(1)

28		Standard: Recognizes cultures and values represented in literature.
		(9)   (4)

29		Standard: Recognizes that literature reflects human experiences.
		(7)   (2)

30		Standard: Responds creatively to literature (drama, art, multi-media projects).
		(23)   (10)

31		Standard: Identifies and chooses literature according to personal interests.
		(5)   (4)

Strand: Reading
32		Standard: Reads for a variety of purposes to obtain meaning from different kinds of materials.
		(17)   (18)

33		Standard: Reads for pleasure.
		(3)   (7)

34		Standard: Recognizes differences between fiction and nonfiction.
		(1)   (1)

35		Standard: Distinguishes between fact and opinion.
		(3)   (3)

36		Standard: Expands reading vocabulary.
		(10)   (14)   (1)

37		Standard: Interprets literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases.
		(4)   (2)

38		Standard: Recognizes syntactic and semantic relationships.
		(1)

39		Standard: Uses word recognition strategies (e.g., affixes, roots, and compound words) to acquire new vocabulary.
		(1)   (5)

40		Standard: Uses context clues to determine meanings of unknown words.
		(7)   (3)

41		Standard: Adjusts reading speed according to purpose and rereads for comprehension.
		(2)   (8)
42		Standard: Recognizes explicit and implicit main ideas, details, sequence of events, and cause-effect relationships.
		(7)   (2)

43		Standard: Makes predictions and comparisons.
		(15)   (1)

44		Standard: Makes generalizations and draws conclusions.
		(15)   (5)

45		Standard: Recognizes persuasion techniques in propaganda and advertising.
		(2)   (5)

46		Standard: Recognizes bias and stereotypes.
		(3)   (2)

47		Standard: Recognizes relevance of data.
		(4)   (1)

48		Standard: Interprets written instructions and other directive information.
		(8)   (5)

49		Standard: Applies reading strategies to specific content and subject matter.
		(4)

Strand: Reference and Study Skills
50		Standard: Recognizes differences among paraphrasing, summarizing, and plagiarizing.
		(2)   (1)

51		Standard: Recognizes organizational systems used in media centers for collections and reference sources.
		(2)   (3)

52		Standard: Uses a research process: topic selection, question formation, key word identification, source selection, skimming, paraphrasing, note-taking, summarizing, and presenting.
		(11)   (4)

53		Standard: Selects appropriate sources (database, electronic multi-media technologies, microforms, interviews, general and specialized references, community resource files, and periodical indices) to collect information on a given topic.
		(9)   (3)

54		Standard: Analyzes information to determine relevance to topic.
		(7)   (2)

55		Standard: Retrieves information on a single topic from multiple sources (periodicals, indices, almanacs, general and specialized materials, electronic multi-media technologies, microforms, and databases).
		(8)   (8)

56		Standard: Selects main ideas and supporting details from multiple sources, and creates an outline.
		(3)   (3)

57		Standard: Documents sources with reference citations.
		(2)

58		Standard: Uses study techniques such as -PQRST (Preview, Question, Read, Study, Test) -SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Review, Report) -PQ4R (Preview, Question, Research, Read, Review, Report) -4R (Research, Read, Review, Report).
		(2)   (1)

59		Standard: Develops strategies for taking tests in different formats (multiple choice, sentence completion, essay, etc.).
		(1)

60		Standard: Uses the media center as a source of information and pleasure.
		(6)   (3)

Strand: Speaking
61		Standard: Expands speaking vocabulary.
		(2)   (5)
62		Standard: Communicates effectively through oral expression.
		(28)   (5)

63		Standard: Adjusts manner and style of speaking to suit audience and situation.
		(12)   (3)

64		Standard: Paraphrases and discusses information in a variety of settings.
		(7)   (2)

65		Standard: Participates in oral presentations.
		(9)   (4)

66		Standard: Participates in dramatic activities such as puppetry, pantomime, plays, choral speaking, and storytelling.
		(4)   (1)

67		Standard: Develops awareness of nonverbal communication such as gestures, body language, and facial expressions.
		(1)   (1)

68		Standard: Uses standards of American English in appropriate settings.
		(8)   (4)

Strand: Writing
69		Standard: Uses a writing process that involves prewriting, drafting, revising, editing (can involve peer editing), proofreading, and publishing.
		(19)   (11)

70		Standard: Writes paragraphs that include unifying ideas and supporting details (may include topic sentence and clincher sentence).
		(16)   (6)

71		Standard: Produces paragraphs and compositions for a variety of purposes (exposition, description, narration, and persuasion).
		(24)   (14)

72		Standard: Expands writing vocabulary.
		(3)   (6)

73		Standard: Experiments with organization, style, purpose, and audience.
		(7)   (11)

74		Standard: Produces various types of writing (personal, academic, business, and vocational).
		(15)   (12)

75		Standard: Uses descriptive words and phrases.
		(13)   (10)

76		Standard: Uses dialogue in writing.
		(2)   (1)

77		Standard: Applies grammatical and mechanical conventions in writing.
		(10)   (5)

78		Standard: Correctly spells frequently used words and commonly confused words (e.g., to, two, too).
		(6)   (6)

79		Standard: Writes legibly.
		(6)   (1)

80		Standard: Uses available electronic communication technologies in writing.
		(13)   (8)

 

If appropriate for this subject, shaded areas and brackets around standard numbers indicate benchmarks. Click here for the QCC Overview, Benchmarks.