Literature, The Penguin Edition, Grade 10, Minnesota Edition © 2010
Correlated to:
Minnesota Academic Standards for Language Arts
(Grades 9-12)
MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
FOR LANGUAGE ARTS
LITERATURE, THE PENGUIN EDITION,
GRADE 10, MINNESOTA EDITION ©
2010
GRADES 9-12
Because Minnesota school districts have different configurations of electives and required courses,
the academic standards for grades 9-12 have been stated as Completion Outcomes, which allow for
flexibility within the individual districts. Thus, teachers in their local districts are entrusted to
implement these standards through their local curricula, methods and lesson plans.
I. READING AND LITERATURE
Students will read and understand grade-appropriate English language text.
A. Word Recognition, Analysis, and Fluency
(Standard under this heading may be locally determined.)
B. Vocabulary Expansion
Standard: The student will apply a variety of strategies to expand vocabulary.
The student will:
1. Acquire, understand and use vocabulary by
learning words through explicit vocabulary
instruction and independent reading, and
appropriately use these words in writing.
SE/TE: Vocabulary Development, 30, 43, 44,
55, 60, 75, 76, 85, 116, 135, 136, 149, 154,
165, 166, 177, 240, 253, 254, 265, 282, 293,
336, 355, 356, 365, 382, 397, 462, 471, 472,
483, 488, 497, 498, 507, 540, 545, 546, 553,
558, 565, 566, 573, 640, 655, 656, 667, 674,
681, 682, 689, 724, 729, 742, 747, 812, 833,
838, 859, 888, 913, 914, 937, 938, 963, 964,
983, 984, 1001, 1064, 1073, 1074, 1087, 1154,
1171, 1190, 1205, 1206, 1217; Vocabulary
Workshop: Dictionary and Thesaurus, 210–211,
Word Origins, 430–431, Words With Multiple
Meanings, 614–615, Connotation and
Denotation, 778–779, Borrowed and Foreign
Words, 1034–1035, Idioms, Jargon, and
Technical Terms, 1252–1253; Independent
Reading, 213, 433, 617, 781, 1037, 1255
2. Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
and metaphors by using dictionaries, context
clues and reference books.
SE/TE: Vocabulary Workshop: Dictionary and
Thesaurus, 210–211; Dictionary, use, 295,614,
731, 835; Context clues, 614; Biographical
dictionary, use, 1219; also see: Words: identify
one that does not belong, explain, 107, 681,
689, 833, define / write paragraph, 983; Explain
word meaning, 253, 265, 471, 483
3. Identify and analyze analogies.
SE/TE: Analogies: complete, relate, 43, 55,
choose word to make, 565, 573, 767, 963, 1019
4. Apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots,
prefixes and suffixes to understand content area
vocabulary.
SE/TE: Roots, 30, 43, 44, 55, 116, 135, 136,
149, 462, 471, 472, 483, 540, 545, 546, 553,
674, 681, 682, 689, 812, 833, 838, 859, 938,
963, 964, 983, 984, 1001, 1064, 1073, 1074,
1087; Prefixes, 60, 75, 76, 85, 154, 165, 166,
177, 336, 355, 356, 365, 488, 497, 498, 507,
558, 565, 566, 573, 640, 655, 656, 667, 914,
937, 1190, 1205, 1206, 1217; Suffixes, 240,
253, 254, 265, 282, 293, 382, 397, 724, 729,
742, 747, 888, 913, 1154, 1171
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5. Understand the meaning of unknown words
using derivations, such as word roots and word
origins.
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SE/TE: Vocabulary Workshop: Word Origins,
430–431, Borrowed and Foreign Words, 1034–
1035, Idioms, Jargon, and Technical Terms,
1252–1253; also see: Roots, 30, 43, 44, 55,
116, 135, 136, 149, 462, 471, 472, 483, 540,
545, 546, 553, 674, 681, 682, 689, 812, 833,
838, 859, 938, 963, 964, 983, 984, 1001, 1064,
1073, 1074, 1087
C. Comprehension
Standard: The student will understand the meaning of informational, expository or persuasive texts,
using a variety of strategies and will demonstrate literal, interpretive, inferential and evaluative
comprehension.
The student will:
1. Monitor comprehension and know when and
how to use strategies to clarify the
understanding of a selection
SE/TE: Paraphrase, 402, 407, 715, 718, 723,
728, 729, 733, 739, 741, 745, 747, 915, 920,
924, 928, 929, 932, 937; Main idea, 461, 466,
470, 471, 477, 479, 483, 487, 492, 494, 497,
502, 504, 507; Generalizations, 752, 757, 1222,
1227; Summarize, 811, 816, 818, 820, 822,
825, 829, 832, 833, 837, 840, 845, 855, 859;
Read between the lines, 965, 970, 971, 975,
978, 979, 981, 983; Background knowledge,
acquire, 1091, 1105, 1117; Questions,
ask/generate, 1122, 1127
2. Comprehend and evaluate the purpose,
accuracy, comprehensiveness, and usefulness of
informational materials.
SE/TE: Informational Texts: analyze structure
and format (headings, bold, italics, illustrations,
graphics), 90–95, analyze / evaluate credibility
of sources, 182–187, analysis, evaluation,
elaboration of ideas, 298–305, paraphrase to
connect ideas, 402–407, follow and critique
technical directions (sequence), 512–517, scan
text features / structures to see how they
support author’s purpose, 578–583, analyze,
structure, format, and features (predict
purpose), 694–699, synthesize (connect facts)
to make generalizations, 752–757, synthesize /
paraphrase / connect ideas, 864–867, analyze
features, format and structure of text (titles,
headings, bold, italics, illustrations, graphics),
1008–1013, generate questions, 1122–1127,
evaluate credibility of author’s argument
(question, critique generalizations and
evidence), 1222–1227
3. Analyze and draw accurate conclusions about
information contained in warranties, contracts,
job descriptions, technical descriptions and other
informational sources, selected from labels,
warnings, manuals, directions, applications and
forms in order to complete specific tasks.
SE/TE: Informational Texts: technical article,
news release, 298–305, technical directions,
user's guide, 512–517, research source, course
catalog, 578–583, signs, web site, 694–699, job
application, public document, 1008–1013, public
document, interview, 1122–1127
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4. Analyze a variety of nonfiction materials
selected from journals, essays, speeches,
biographies and autobiographies.
SE/TE: Genre Introduction with definitions of
literary terms: What are Fiction/Nonfiction, 4–5;
Characteristics of Nonfiction, 7; Comparing Tone
in Fiction and Nonfiction, 408, 411, 412, 413,
415, 417, 419; What is Nonfiction?, 444–445;
Characteristics of Essays and Speeches, 446–
447; Expository essay, 461, 465, 469, 471, 480,
483; Reflective essay, 487, 492, 496, 497, 502,
503, 505, 507, 878; Comparing Humorous
Writing, 518, 521, 52, 526, 529, 530, 531;
Persuasive writing, 539, 543, 545, 549, 553;
Historical Speeches, 542–544, 548–552;
Analytic and Interpretive Essays, 557, 561, 565,
569, 573; Comparing Author's Purpose, 584,
587, 588, 589, 590, 593, 594, 597, 598, 600,
601, 602; also see: Informational Texts: feature
article, newsletter, 90–95, technical article,
news release, 298–305, primary source,
newspaper editorial, 402–407, atlas, magazine
article, 752–757, drama reviews, 864–867, book
review, movie review, 1222–1227
5. Summarize and paraphrase main idea and
supporting details.
SE/TE: Main idea, 461, 466, 470, 471, 477,
479, 483, 487, 492, 494, 497, 502, 504, 507;
Summarize: nonfiction text, 863; also see:
Informational Texts: paraphrase to connect
ideas, 402–407, synthesize (connect facts) to
make generalizations, 752–757; synthesize /
connect ideas, 864–867
6. Trace the logical development of an author's
argument, point of view or perspective and
evaluate the adequacy, accuracy and
appropriateness of the author's evidence in a
persuasive text.
SE/TE: Persuasive writing, 539, 543, 545, 549,
553; Evaluate Persuasion, 557, 562, 565, 573;
Informational Texts: evaluate credibility of
author’s argument (question, critique
generalizations and evidence), 1222–1227
7. Make inferences and draw conclusions based
on explicit and implied information from texts.
SE/TE: Test Practice: Inferences (nonfiction),
297; Drawing Conclusions (nonfiction), 401; also
see: Main idea, 461, 466, 470, 471, 477, 479,
483, 487, 492, 494, 497, 502, 504, 507
8. Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information,
as well as the credibility of sources.
SE/TE: Informational Texts: analyze / evaluate
credibility of sources, 182–187; evaluate
credibility of author’s argument (question,
critique generalizations and evidence), 1222–
1227; Opinion and fact, distinguish, 557, 562,
565, 573; also see: Evaluate Persuasion, 557,
562, 565, 573; Writing Workshop: Documenting
Sources, 1022, 1023, 1025, 1026, 1031
9. Identify, understand and explain the various
types of fallacies in logic.
SE/TE: Persuasive writing, 539, 543, 545, 549,
553; Opinion and fact, distinguish, 557, 562,
565, 573; Informational Texts: evaluate
credibility of author’s argument (question,
critique generalizations and evidence), 1222–
1227
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FOR LANGUAGE ARTS
10. Synthesize information from multiple
selections in order to draw conclusions, make
predictions, and form interpretations.
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GRADE 10, MINNESOTA EDITION ©
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SE/TE: Comparing Literary Works: Tone in
Fiction and Nonfiction, 408, 411, 412, 413, 415,
417, 419, Humorous Writing, 518, 521, 52, 526,
529, 530, 531, Author's Purpose, 584, 587, 588,
589, 590, 593, 594, 597, 598, 600, 601, 602;
also see: Informational Texts, 90–95, 182–187,
298–305, 402–407, 512–517, 578–583, 694–
699, 752–757, 864–867, 1008–1013, 1008–
1013, 1122–1127, 1222–1227
D. Literature
Standard: The student will actively engage in the reading process and read, understand, respond to,
analyze, interpret, evaluate and appreciate a wide variety of fiction, poetic and nonfiction texts.
The student will:
1. Read, analyze and evaluate traditional,
classical and contemporary works of literary
merit from American literature.
SE/TE: Please note that the program includes a
wide variety of American literature. Here is a
partial listing: Marian Anderson: Famous Concert
Singer, Langston Hughes, 98–103; The Way to
Rainy Mountain, N. Scott Momaday, 595–602;
The Weary Blues, Langston Hughes, 737;
Tepeyac, Sandra Cisneros, 104–106; The Street
of Canon, Josephina Niggli, 271–280; My City,
James Weldon Johnson, 677; The Orphan Boy
and the Elk Dog, 1075–1086; Occupation:
Conductorette, Maya Angelou, 77–84; Keep
Memory Alive, Elie Wiesel, 542–544; Desert
Exile, Yoshiko Uchida, 586–594
2. Read, analyze and evaluate traditional,
classical and contemporary works of literary
merit from British literature.
SE/TE: Please note that the program includes a
wide variety of British literature. For a
representative sampling, please see the
following: Saki, 189, 195 , Kipling, Rudyard,
641, 652 , Shakespeare, William, 683, 686, 890,
892 , Tennyson, Lord Alfred, 743, 745, 1173,
1174
3. Read, analyze and evaluate traditional,
classical and contemporary works of literary
merit from civilizations and countries around the
world.
SE/TE: Please note that the program includes a
wide variety of world literature. Here is a partial
listing: from Nobel Lecture, Alexander
Solzhenitsyn, 547–552; Rama’s Initiation, R. K.
Narayan, 1107–1116; A Problem, Anton
Chekhov, 255–264; Civil Peace, Chinua Achebe,
357–364; The Garden of Stubborn Cats, Italo
Calvino, 383–396; Cupid and Psyche, Lucius
Apelius (retold by Sally Benson), 1130–1137;
Damon and Pythias, retold by William F. Russell,
1230–1232; Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare,
886–1000; Keep Memory Alive, Elie Wiesel,
542–544
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GRADE 10, MINNESOTA EDITION ©
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4. Evaluate the impact of an author’s decisions
regarding word choice, point of view, style and
literary elements.
SE/TE: Genre Introduction with definitions of
literary terms: What are Fiction/Nonfiction, 4–5;
Characteristics of Fiction, 6; Characteristics of
Nonfiction, 7; What is a Short story?, 224–225;
Elements of Short stories, 226–227; What is
Nonfiction?, 444–445; Characteristics of Essays
and Speeches, 446–447; What is Poetry?, 628–
629; Characteristics of poetry, 630–631; What is
Drama, 792–793; Elements of Drama 794–795;
What is the Oral Tradition?, 1048–1049;
Archetypal Narrative Patterns, 1128; also see:
Flashbacks, Foreshadowing, 29, 43, 55, 109,
330; Compare points of view, 306, 309, 310,
312, 313, 315, 316, 317, 318; Symbolism, 369,
380, 381, 385, 389, 392, 397; Compare tone
and diction, 408, 411, 412, 413, 415, 417, 419;
Diction and tone chart, expository essay, 461,
471, 483; Hyperbole, 518, 531; Figurative
langage, 630, 708, 715, 722, 723, 726, 729,
880, 1252; Imagery, poetry, 655, 667; Rhythm,
Rhyme scheme, Repetition of lines, 671, 672,
677, 679, 681, 685, 689; Sound devices, 733,
737, 741, 744, 747
5. Analyze, interpret and evaluate the use of
figurative language and imagery in fiction and
nonfiction selections, including symbolism, tone,
irony and satire.
SE/TE: Irony, 188, 192, 193, 197, 199, 306;
Symbolism, 369, 380, 381, 385, 389, 392, 397;
Hyperbole, 518, 531; Figurative langage, 630,
708, 715, 722, 723, 726, 729, 880, 1252;
Alliteration, 733, 741, 747; Imagery, poetry,
655, 667; also see: Comparing Literary Works:,
Style, 96, 107, Irony and Paradox, 188, 199,
Tone in Fiction and Nonfiction, 408, 419, Tone
and Mood, 700, 702, 703, 705, 706, 707
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6. Analyze and evaluate the relationship
between and among elements of literature:
character, setting, plot, tone, symbolism, rising
action, climax, falling action, point of view,
theme and conflict/resolution.
SE/TE: Plot, 29, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 42, 43, 49,
51, 54, 55, 109, 224, 226, 227, 237, 794, 796,
887; Conflict, external / internal, short story,
115, 119, 121, 125, 128, 130, 133, 135, 140,
144, 146, 149, 226, 231, 234; Setting, 226,
228, 269, 273, 278, 281, 287, 288, 293;
Characterization, direct/indirect, short story,
227, 239, 244, 245, 248, 251, 253, 258, 260,
262, 264, 265; Theme, 335, 339, 341, 342,
344, 351, 353, 355, 359, 365; Character, 794,
796, 803, 807, 887, 1014, 1017, 1019, 1050,
1051, 1063, 1073, 1087; also see: What are
Fiction/Nonfiction, 4–5; Characteristics of
Fiction, 6; Characteristics of Nonfiction, 7; What
is a Short story?, 224–225; Elements of Short
stories, 226–227; What is Nonfiction?, 444–445;
Characteristics of Essays and Speeches, 446–
447; What is Poetry?, 628–629; Characteristics
of poetry, 630–631; What is Drama, 792–793;
Elements of Drama 794–795; What is the Oral
Tradition?, 1048–1049; Archetypal Narrative
Patterns, 1128; Comparing Literary Works, 96,
107, 188, 199, 306, 327, 408, 419, 518, 531,
584, 603, 700, 707, 758, 767, 868, 877, 1014,
1019, 1128, 1145, 1228, 1241
7. Evaluate a literary selection from several
critical perspectives.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Response to
Literature, 768–775; Writing to Compare
Literary Works, 107, 199, 327, 419, 531, 603,
707, 767, 877, 1019, 1145, 1241
8. Analyze classic and contemporary poems for
poetic devices.
SE/TE: What is Poetry?, 628–629;
Characteristics of poetry, 630–631; Speaker in
poetry, 632, 633, 637, 639, 655, 66 Poetic
forms, 671, 681, 689; Comparing Literary
Works: Tone and Mood, 700, 702, 703, 705,
706, 707; Figurative language, 630, 708, 715,
722, 723, 726, 729, 880, 1252; Sound devices,
733, 737, 741, 744, 747; Comparing Literary
Works: Theme (poetry), 758, 762, 763, 764,
767
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9. Analyze the characteristics of literary forms.
SE/TE: Genre Introduction with definitions of
literary terms: What are Fiction/Nonfiction, 4–5;
Characteristics of Fiction, 6; Characteristics of
Nonfiction, 7; What is a Short story?, 224–225;
Elements of Short stories, 226–227; What is
Nonfiction?, 444–445; Characteristics of Essays
and Speeches, 446–447; What is Poetry?, 628–
629; Characteristics of poetry, 630–631; What is
Drama, 792–793; Elements of Drama 794–795;
What is the Oral Tradition?, 1048–1049;
Archetypal Narrative Patterns, 1128; also see:
Comparing Literary Works, 96, 107, 188, 199,
306, 327, 408, 419, 518, 531, 584, 603, 700,
707, 758, 767, 868, 877, 1014, 1019, 1128,
1145, 1228, 1241
10. Interpret the effect of literary and structural
devices.
SE/TE: Foreshadowing, 29, 43, 55, Flashbacks,
109, 330, Cause and effect, analyze, 115, 120,
122, 125, 126, 128, 131, 132, 135, 141, 147,
149, 153, 159, 162, 165, 168, 173, 175, 177
diagram, 29, 109, 887; Conflict, external /
internal, short story, 119, 121, 125, 128, 130,
133, 135, 140, 144, 146, 149, 226, 231, 234,
965, 976, 977, 981, 983, Characterization,
direct/indirect, short story, 227, 239, 244, 245,
248, 251, 253, 258, 260, 262, 264, 265; Point
of view, short story, 306, 309, 310, 312, 313,
315, 316, 317, 318, 320, 322, 323, 324, 325,
326, 327, Symbolism, 369, 380, 381, 385, 389,
392, 397; Hyperbole, 518, 531; Alliteration,
733, 741, 747; also see: Characteristics of
Fiction, 6; Characteristics of Nonfiction, 7;
Elements of Short stories, 226–227;
Characteristics of Essays and Speeches, 446–
447; What Characteristics of poetry, 630–631;
Elements of Drama 794–795; Archetypal
Narrative Patterns, 1128
11. Demonstrate how literary works reflect the
historical contexts that shaped them.
SE/TE: Author's insights: historical fiction
(Vreeland), 22; Historical context, 335, 1050;
Historical characters, 887; Cultural context,
1063, 1067, 1073, 1077, 1082, 1085, 1087,
1091, 1096, 1097, 1099, 1102, 1104, 1105,
1110, 1113, 1116, 1117; Universal and
Culturally Specific Themes, 868, 877; Universal
and Culturally Specific Themes, 868, 877;
Comparing Themes and Worldviews, 1228,
1230, 1232, 1234, 1236, 1237, 1239, 1240,
1241; also see: Literature In Context, 26, 69,
83, 129, 175, 249, 274, 321, 350, 362, 388,
468, 478, 503, 550, 563, 830, 844, 900, 918,
928, 930, 942, 976, 991, 1068, 1081, 1103,
1162, 1199
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12. Synthesize ideas and make thematic
connections among literary texts, public
discourse, media and other disciplines.
SE/TE: Comparing Literary Works: Theme, 758,
762, 763, 764, 767; Universal and Culturally
Specific Themes, 868, 877; Comparing Themes
and Worldviews, 1228, 1230, 1232, 1234, 1236,
1237, 1239, 1240, 1241; also see: Theme, 335,
339, 341, 342, 344, 351, 353, 355, 359, 365
13. Read, analyze, and critique dramatic
selections by comparing and contrasting ways in
which character, scene, dialogue, and staging
contribute to the theme and the dramatic effect.
SE/TE: What is Drama, 792–793; Elements of
Drama 794–795; Protagonist, drama, 811, 815,
816, 820, 822, 826, 827, 830, 831, 833 ; Greek
tragedies, 795, 837, 840, 841, 843, 846, 851,
856, 859 ; Comparing Literary Works: Universal
and Culturally Specific Themes, 868, 871, 872,
873, 875, 876, 877; Shakespeare's tragedies,
795, 887, 897, 900, 902, 909, 913 ; Blank
verse, 915, 917, 919, 924, 927, 935, 937 ;
Dramatic speeches, 795, 939, 941, 947, 948,
949, 950, 952, 953, 955, 961, 963 ; Conflict,
external/internal, drama, 794, 807, 887, 965,
976, 977, 981, 983 ; Tragic heroes,
Shakespeare's, 887, 985, 988, 990, 992, 994,
995, 997, 1001
14. Respond to literature using ideas and details
from the text to support reactions and make
literary connections.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Response to
Literature, 768–775; Writing to Compare
Literary Works, 107, 199, 327, 419, 531, 603,
707, 767, 877, 1019, 1145, 1241; Critical
Thinking: Respond, 27, 42, 54, 74, 84, 103,
106, 134, 148, 164, 176, 194, 198, 237, 252,
264, 280, 292, 313, 326, 354, 364, 380, 396,
413, 418, 459, 470, 482, 496, 506, 524, 530,
544, 552, 564, 572, 594, 602, 637, 654, 666,
680, 688, 703, 706, 722, 728, 740, 746, 763,
766, 807, 832, 858, 876, 912, 936, 962, 982,
1000, 1018, 1061, 1072, 1086, 1104, 1116,
1137, 1144, 1170, 1184, 1204, 1216, 1232,
1240
15. Read from and respond to a variety of
fiction, poetic and nonfiction texts of increasing
complexity for personal enjoyment.
SE/TE: Independent Reading, 213, 433, 617,
781, 1037, 1255
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II. WRITING
(Writing should be addressed across content areas and integrated into the curriculum.)
Students will write clearly and coherently for a variety of audiences and purposes.
A. Type of Writing
Standard: The student will write in narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive and critical modes.
The student will:
1. Plan, organize and compose narrative,
expository, descriptive, persuasive, critical and
research writing to address a specific audience
and purpose.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical
Narrative, 108–113, Cause-and-Effect Essay,
200–207, Short Story, 328–333, Problem-andSolution Essay, 420–427, Letter to the Editor,
532–537, Persuasive Essay, 604–611,
Descriptive Essay, 708–713, Analytical Response
to Literature, 768–775, Reflective Essay, 878–
883, Research Report, 1020–1031, Technical
Document, 1146–1151, Comparison-andContrast Essay, 1242–1249; also see: Timed
Writing, 95, 187, 305, 407, 517, 583, 699, 757,
867, 1013, 1127, 1227; Writing Assignments,
57, 87, 151, 179, 267, 295, 367, 399, 485, 509,
555, 575, 669, 691, 731, 749, 835, 861, 1004,
1005, 1089, 1119, 1187, 1219
B. Elements of Composition
Standard: The student will engage in a writing process with attention to audience, organization,
focus, quality of ideas, and a purpose.
The student will:
1. Generate, gather, and organize ideas for
writing.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Prewriting, 108, 201,
328, 421, 532, 605, 708, 769, 878, 1021-1022,
1146, 1243
2. Develop a thesis and clear purpose for
writing.
SE/TE: Thesis, formulate clear, 485; Thesis
statement, formulate, 1021, 1243; Thesis
statement, refine, 1023; Thesis statement,
strengthen coherence, 1025; Use/restate thesis,
1244
3. Make generalizations and use supporting
details.
SE/TE: Facts, 422, 606, 1244; Evidence, 575,
606; Details, 1146, 1147, 1148; Sources,
primary/secondary, 769, 1021, 1022
4. Arrange paragraphs into a logical progression.
SE/TE: Outline, create, 422, 1187; Block
format, use, 534; Part-to-whole order, use,
1023; Organization: check for logical, 1025,
1148, balance, 1246; Point-by-point
organization, use, 1244
5. Revise writing for clarity, coherence, smooth
transitions and unity.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Revising, 110, 204,
330, 424, 534, 608, 710, 772, 880, 1025, 1148,
1246
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Minnesota Academic Standards for Language Arts
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
FOR LANGUAGE ARTS
LITERATURE, THE PENGUIN EDITION,
GRADE 10, MINNESOTA EDITION ©
2010
6. Apply available technology to develop, revise
and edit writing.
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Delivering a
Multimedia Presentation, 1036; Writing
Workshop: Publishing and Presenting, 713;
Research and Technology: Daily Observation
Journal, 87; Visual Arts Presentation, 749;
Multimedia Presentation, 1005; also see:
Publishing and Presenting, 113, 207, 333, 427,
537, 611, 713, 775, 883, 1031, 1151, 1249
7. Generate footnotes, endnotes and
bibliographies in a consistent and widely
accepted format.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Documenting
Sources, 1022, 1023, 1025, 1026, 1031;
Research and Technology: Identify your sources,
606; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript,
R36–R37
8. Revise, edit and prepare final drafts for
intended audiences and purposes.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Revising, 110, 204,
330, 424, 534, 608, 710, 772, 880, 1025, 1148,
1246; Editing and Proofreading, 333, 611, 713,
775, 1151; also see: Grammar, 56, 86, 150,
178, 266, 294, 366, 398, 484, 508, 554, 574,
668, 690, 730, 748, 834, 860, 1002, 1088,
1118, 1186, 1218, R50–R56; Writer's Toolbox:
Conventions, 109, 111, 331, 425, 773;
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Handbook,
R50–R56
C. Spelling, Grammar and Usage
Standard: The student will apply standard English conventions when writing.
(Use of standard English conventions is necessary to help a writer convey meaning to the reader.
Spelling, grammar, and usage may be taught as a separate unit as well as integrated into teaching
writing processes.)
The student will:
1. Understand the differences between formal
and informal language styles and use each
appropriately.
SE/TE: Language: use appropriate, 295, 485,
555, use formal/informal, 422, use
strong/precise, 770; also see: Tone, use
appropriate, 57, 485, 1187
2. Use an extensive variety of correctly
punctuated sentences for meaning and stylistic
effect.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Focus on Complete
Sentences, 333; Writer’s Toolbox: Sentence
Fluency, 535, 711, 1027, 1149, 1247;
Grammar: Simple and Compound Sentences,
1088, Complex and Compound-Complex
Sentences, 1118
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FOR LANGUAGE ARTS
3. Edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, verb tense,
sentence structure, and paragraphing to
enhance clarity and readability:
a. Correctly use reflexive case pronouns and
nominative and objective case pronouns,
including who and whom.
b. Correctly use punctuation such as the comma,
semicolon, colon, hyphen, and dash.
LITERATURE, THE PENGUIN EDITION,
GRADE 10, MINNESOTA EDITION ©
2010
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Editing and
Proofreading, 333, 611, 713, 775, 1151; also
see: Grammar, 56, 86, 150, 178, 266, 294, 366,
398, 484, 508, 554, 574, 668, 690, 730, 748,
834, 860, 1002, 1088, 1118, 1186, 1218, R50–
R56; Writer's Toolbox: Conventions, 109, 111,
331, 425, 773; Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Handbook, R50–R56
c. Correctly use like/as if, any/any other, this
kind/these kinds, who/that, and every/many
when they occur in a sentence.
d. Correctly use verb forms with attention to
subjunctive mood, subject/verb agreement, and
active/passive voice.
e. Correctly use the possessive pronoun before
the gerund.
D. Research
Standard: The student will locate and use information in reference materials.
The student will:
1. Use print, electronic databases and online
resources to access information, organize ideas,
and develop writing.
SE/TE: Internet resources, use, 27, 237, 399,
459, 637, 731, 1005, 1061, 1219; Informational
Texts: web sites, 182–184, 187, 694, 697–699;
21st Century Skills (blogs, networking, etc.),
R42–R47; also see: Communications Workshop:
Delivering a Multimedia Presentation, 1036;
Writing Workshop: Publishing and Presenting,
713; Research and Technology: Daily
Observation Journal, 87; Visual Arts
Presentation, 749; Multimedia Presentation,
1005
2. Identify key terms specific to research tools
and processes.
SE/TE: Internet resources, use, 27, 237, 399,
459, 637, 731, 1005, 1061, 1219; Informational
Texts: web sites, 182–184, 187, 694, 697–699;
21st Century Skills (blogs, networking, etc.),
R42–R47
3. Narrow the focus of a search by formulating a
concise research question or thesis.
SE/TE: Questions: list, 151, 731, 1022, ask,
201, 769, answer, 749, 861; Writing Workshop:
Documenting Sources, 1022, 1023, 1025, 1026,
1031; Research and Technology: Identify your
sources, 606; Citing Sources and Preparing
Manuscript, R36–R37; 21st Century Skills, R42–
R47
4. Develop a research plan
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Research Report,
1020–1031; Research and Technology: Report
on Sources, 267; Research Summary, 399;
Literary History Report, 731; Women’s History
Report, 1005; Biographical Brochure, 1219
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Minnesota Academic Standards for Language Arts
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
FOR LANGUAGE ARTS
LITERATURE, THE PENGUIN EDITION,
GRADE 10, MINNESOTA EDITION ©
2010
5. Evaluate and organize relevant information
from a variety of sources, verifying the accuracy
and usefulness of gathered information.
SE/TE: Informational Texts: evaluate credibility
of sources, 182–187, paraphrase to connect
ideas, 402–407, research source, course
catalog, 578–583, synthesize (connect facts) to
make generalizations, 752–757; also see:
Writing Workshop: Documenting Sources, 1022,
1023, 1025, 1026, 1031; Research and
Technology: Identify your sources, 606; Citing
Sources and Preparing Manuscript, R36–R37;
21st Century Skills, R42–R47
6. Produce a report with detailed evidence to
support a thesis.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Documenting
Sources, 1022, 1023, 1025, 1026, 1031;
Research and Technology: Identify your sources,
606; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript,
R36–R37; also see: Informational Texts: web
site, primary source, 182–187, research source,
course catalog, 578–583, atlas, magazine
article, 752–757
7. Distinguish between reliable and questionable
Internet sources and apply responsible use of
technology.
SE/TE: Informational Texts: web sites, 182–
184, 187, 694, 697–699; also see: Internet
resources, use, 27, 237, 399, 459, 637, 731,
1005, 1061, 1219; 21st Century Skills (blogs,
networking, etc.), R42–R47
8. Understand plagiarism and its consequences,
and identify ethical issues of research and
documentation.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Documenting
Sources, 1022, 1023, 1025, 1026, 1031;
Research and Technology: Identify your sources,
606; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript,
R36–R37
9. Organize and synthesize information from a
variety of sources and present it in a logical
manner.
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Delivering a
Multimedia Presentation, 1036; Writing
Workshop: Publishing and Presenting, 713;
Research and Technology: Daily Observation
Journal, 87; Visual Arts Presentation, 749;
Multimedia Presentation, 1005; also see:
Informational Texts: evaluate credibility of
sources, 182–187, paraphrase to connect ideas,
402–407, research source, course catalog, 578–
583, synthesize (connect facts) to make
generalizations, 752–757
10. Credit sources for both quoted and
paraphrased ideas.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Documenting
Sources, 1022, 1023, 1025, 1026, 1031;
Research and Technology: Identify your sources,
606; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript,
R36–R37
11. Cite sources of information using a standard
method of documentation, such as a style sheet
from the Modern Language Association (MLA) or
from the American Psychological Association
(APA).
SE/TE: Citing Sources and Preparing
Manuscript, R36–R37; also see: Writing
Workshop: Documenting Sources, 1022, 1023,
1025, 1026, 1031; Research and Technology:
Identify your sources, 606
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
FOR LANGUAGE ARTS
12. Proofread the final copy, format correctly
and prepare the document for publication or
submission.
LITERATURE, THE PENGUIN EDITION,
GRADE 10, MINNESOTA EDITION ©
2010
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Editing and
Proofreading, 113, 207, 333, 427, 537, 611,
713, 775, 883, 1031, 1151, 1249; Publishing
and Presenting, 113, 207, 333, 427, 537, 611,
713, 775, 883, 1031, 1151, 1249
E. Handwriting and Word Processing
(Standards under this heading may be locally determined.)
III. SPEAKING, LISTENING AND VIEWING
The student will speak clearly and effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences and actively
listen to, view and evaluate oral communication and media.
A. Speaking and Listening
Standard: The student will demonstrate understanding and communicate effectively through
listening and speaking.
The student will:
1. Distinguish between speaker’s opinion and
verifiable facts and analyze the credibility of the
presentation.
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Analyzing
Media Presentation, 212; Viewing and Evaluating
a Speech, 432; Comparing Media Coverage,
1254; Listening and Speaking: Debate, 555,
777; Debating Rules, R48–R49
2. Deliver a speech in a logical manner using
grammatically correct language, including
vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience
and purpose.
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Delivering a
Persuasive Speech, 616; Delivering an Oral
Interpretation of a Literary Work, 780;
Delivering a Multimedia Presentation, 1036;
Debate, 555, 777; Recollection, oral, 509;
Debating Rules, R48–R49
3. Understand the relationship between
nonverbal, interpersonal, and small group
communication.
SE/TE: Peer review, use, 204, 424, 608, 772,
1025, 1246; Listening and Speaking: Debate,
555, 777; Group Discussion, 209, 367, 429,
691; Listen actively, 1254; Critical Thinking:
Discuss, 42, 54, 134, 176, 237, 292, 354, 396,
572, 982, 1000; Debating Rules, R48–R49
4. Describe the role of communication in
everyday situations (e.g., advertising, informal
social, business, formal social, etc.)
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Analyzing
Media Presentations, 212, Viewing and
Evaluating a Speech, 432, Delivering a
Persuasive Speech, 616, Delivering an Oral
Interpretation of a Literary Work, 780,
Delivering a Multimedia Presentation, 1036,
Comparing Media Coverage, 1254; also see:
Critical Thinking: Discuss, 42, 54, 134, 176,
237, 292, 354, 396, 572, 982, 1000
5. Understand the effects of media on society
and culture.
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Analyzing
Media Presentations, 212, Comparing Media
Coverage, 1254
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
FOR LANGUAGE ARTS
LITERATURE, THE PENGUIN EDITION,
GRADE 10, MINNESOTA EDITION ©
2010
6. Identify and understand essential elements,
skills and implications of persuasion,
argumentation, and debate as essential oral
skills.
SE/TE: Debating Rules, R48–R49; Listening and
Speaking: Debate, 555, 777; Group Discussion,
209, 367, 429, 691; Listen actively, 1254;
Critical Thinking: Discuss, 42, 54, 134, 176,
237, 292, 354, 396, 572, 982, 1000; also see:
Peer review, use, 204, 424, 608, 772, 1025,
1246
7. Apply assessment criteria to self-evaluation of
oral presentations.
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Feedback
and Rating Systems, 212, 432, 616, 780, 1036,
1254
B. Media Literacy
(At the high school level, media literacy should be addressed across content areas and integrated
into the curriculum at the discretion of the local district.)
Standard: The student will critically analyze information found in electronic and print media, and will
use a variety of these sources to learn about a topic and represent ideas.
1. Evaluate the accuracy and credibility of
information found on Internet sites.
SE/TE: Informational Texts: web sites, 182–
184, 187, 694, 697–699; also see: Internet
resources, use, 27, 237, 399, 459, 637, 731,
1005, 1061, 1219; 21st Century Skills (blogs,
networking, etc.), R42–R47
2. Evaluate the logic of reasoning in both print
and non-print selections.
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Analyzing
Media Presentations, 212, Comparing Media
Coverage, 1254; Informational Texts: analysis,
evaluation, elaboration of ideas, 298–305,
paraphrase to connect ideas, 402–407, evaluate
credibility of author’s argument (question,
critique generalizations and evidence), 1222–
1227; 21st Century Skills (blogs, networking,
etc.), R42–R47
3. Evaluate the source’s point of view, intended
audience and authority.
SE/TE: Informational Texts: analyze / evaluate
credibility of sources, 182–187, analysis,
evaluation, elaboration of ideas, 298–305,
synthesize (connect facts) to make
generalizations, 752–757, synthesize /
paraphrase / connect ideas, 864–867, generate
questions, 1122–1127, evaluate credibility of
author’s argument (question, critique
generalizations and evidence), 1222–1227
4. Determine whether the evidence in a selection
is appropriate, adequate and accurate.
SE/TE: Informational Texts: evaluate credibility
of sources, 182–187, paraphrase to connect
ideas, 402–407, research source, course
catalog, 578–583, synthesize (connect facts) to
make generalizations, 752–757; also see:
Communications Workshop: Analyzing Media
Presentations, 212, Comparing Media Coverage,
1254
5. Evaluate the content and effect of persuasive
techniques used in print and broadcast media.
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Analyzing
Media Presentations, 212, Comparing Media
Coverage, 1254
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
FOR LANGUAGE ARTS
LITERATURE, THE PENGUIN EDITION,
GRADE 10, MINNESOTA EDITION ©
2010
6. Make informed evaluations about television,
radio, film productions, newspapers and
magazines with regard to quality of production,
accuracy of information, bias, purpose, message
and audience.
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Analyzing
Media Presentations, 212, Comparing Media
Coverage, 1254; also see: Informational Texts:
feature article, newsletter, 90–95, technical
article, news release, 298–305, primary source,
newspaper editorial, 402–407, book review,
movie review, 1222–1227
7. Critically analyze the messages and points of
view employed in different media, including
advertising, news programs, web sites, and
documentaries.
SE/TE: Informational Texts: feature article,
newsletter, 90–95, technical article, news
release, 298–305, primary source, newspaper
editorial, 402–407, book review, movie review,
1222–1227; also see: Communications
Workshop: Analyzing Media Presentations, 212,
Comparing Media Coverage, 1254
8. Formulate critical, evaluative questions
relevant to a print or non-print selection.
SE/TE: Questions: list, 151, 731, 1022, ask,
201, 769, answer, 749, 861; also see:
Informational Texts: generate questions, 1122–
1127
9. Critically analyze and evaluate the strategies
employed in news broadcasts, documentaries,
and web sites related to clarity, accuracy,
effectiveness, bias and relevance of facts.
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Analyzing
Media Presentations, 212, Comparing Media
Coverage, 1254
10. Demonstrate an understanding of ethics in
mass communication and describe the
characteristics of ethical and unethical behavior.
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Analyzing
Media Presentations, 212, Comparing Media
Coverage, 1254; 21st Century Skills (blogs,
networking, etc.), R42–R47
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