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LA 12 Nebraska Language Arts Standards
Grade 12
Reading
LA 12.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text.
LA 12.1.1 Knowledge of Print: Concept mastered at a previous grade level
LA 12.1.2 Phonological Awareness: Concept mastered at a previous grade level
LA 12.1.3 Word Analysis: Concept mastered at a previous grade level
LA 12.1.4 Fluency: Students will read a variety of grade level texts fluently with accuracy,
appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression.
LA 12.1.4.a Independently incorporate elements
of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety
of situations
SE/TE: Communication Workshop: Oral
interpretation of literary work, write and deliver,
702–703; also see: Speaking and Listening:
Poetry slam, 933; Revising: Dialogue, read
aloud, 1473; Publishing/presenting: Sound
recording, 1475
LA 12.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace
based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style
SE/TE: Reading rate, adjust, 991; also see:
Reread, 35, 123, 126, 127, 128, 130, 135;
Sentences, break down, 679; Sentences, read
poetry in, 1400, 1403, 1407, 1409; Dialogue,
read aloud, 1473
LA 12.1.4.c Recognize and represent writer’s
tone and style while reading individually or in
groups (e.g., change genre of text to perform
orally)
SE/TE: Speaking and Listening: Poetry slam,
933; Revising: Dialogue, read aloud, 1473;
Publishing/presenting: Sound recording, 1475;
also see: Communication Workshop: Oral
interpretation of literary work, write and deliver,
702–703
LA 12.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade
level vocabulary.
LA 12.1.5.a Determine meaning of words
through structural analysis, using knowledge of
Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots, prefixes,
and suffixes to understand complex words,
including words in science, mathematics, and
social studies
SE/TE: Roots, 66, 197, 280, 306, 359, 398,
417, 537, 627, 663, 704, 754, 793, 851, 879,
908, 908, 930, 1084, 1150, 1168, 1186, 1205,
1243, 1279, 1279, 1357, 1431; Suffixes, 121,
704, 745, 865, 930, 988; Prefixes, 136, 377,
492, 597, 704, 930, 1007, 1270; Vocabulary
Workshop: Etymology: political science/history
terms, 704, Etymology of science, medical,
mathematical terms, 930
LA 12.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary
to prior knowledge and use in new situations.
SE/TE: Vocabulary Development, 66, 121, 136,
197, 280, 306, 359, 377, 398, 417, 492, 537,
597, 627, 663, 704, 745, 754, 793, 851, 865,
879, 908, 930, 988, 1007, 1084, 1150, 1168,
1186, 1205, 1243, 1270, 1279, 1279, 1357,
1431
LA 12.1.5.c Independently apply appropriate
strategy to determine meaning of unknown
words in text
SE/TE: Context clues, check, 137, 140, 141,
143, 145, 151; also see: Vocabulary in context:
SAT: Critical Reading, Sentence Completion,
231, 459, 711, 937, 1117, SAT: Reading
Comprehension, Sentence Completion, 1485
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LA 12.1.5.d Use semantic relationships to
evaluate, defend, and make judgments
SE/TE: Connotation, Denotation, 152;
Vocabulary Workshop: Cognates and borrowed
words, 1478; also see: Context clues, check,
137, 140, 141, 143, 145, 151; Vocabulary in
context: SAT: Critical Reading, Sentence
Completion, 231, 459, 711, 937, 1117, SAT:
Reading Comprehension, Sentence Completion,
1485
LA 12.1.5.e Determine meaning using print and
digital reference materials
SE/TE: Vocabulary Workshop: Dictionaries and
other resources, 224; also see: Dictionary, 646,
650, 652, 662, 707
LA 12.1.6 Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge,
applying text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text.
LA 12.1.6.a Evaluate the meaning, reliability,
and validity of the text considering author's
purpose perspective, and information from
additional sources
SE/TE: Informational Texts: evaluate validity
and reliability of a research source, 70–75,
summarizing, restating main ideas, 282–291,
evaluate author’s purpose and perspective, 436–
441, verify and clarify facts, 568–581, rhetorical
devices, analyze, 896–909, newspaper articles,
advertisements, comparing, 1062–1070,
determine essential message, analyze rhetorical
devices, 1284–1295, analyze cause-and-effect
relationships, 1454–1459; also see: Clarity of
meaning, analyze, 82, 85, 86, 89; Persuasive
techniques, 222, 910, 929, 1062; Rhetorical
questions, 223, 451; Author's purpose (essays
and social commentary), 628, 635, 638, 644,
646, 656, 662, 910, 913, 919, 997; Applying an
Expository Critique, 1444, 1447, 1448, 1453;
Author's arguments, outline, 1462, 1464, 1467
LA 12.1.6.b Analyze and evaluate narrative text
(e.g., characterization, setting, plot
development, internal and external conflict,
inferred and recurring themes, point of view,
tone, mood)
SE/TE: Characterization, 95, 98, 101, 103, 106,
107, 110, 115, 117, 120, 1340, 1345, 1350,
1354, 1418, 1422, 1423, 1424, 1425, 1427,
1428, 1429, 1430, 1434, 1437, 1439, 1443;
Setting, 137, 151, 1340, 1342, 1349, 1351,
1356; Theme, 264, 270, 504, 508, 510, 514,
702, 990, 1040, 1043, 1047, 1049, 1050, 1216,
1218, 1242, 1244, 1247, 1248, 1250, 1252,
1257, 1258, 1259, 1264, 1268, 1269, 1272,
1308, 1310, 1312, 1313, 1315, 1358, 1363,
1365, 1388, 1390, 1393, 1396, 1437; Conflict,
internal/external, 360, 364, 366, 373, 376,
1340; Point of view, 588, 591, 593, 596, 1191,
1194, 1195, 1244, 1252, 1257, 1258, 1269;
Tone, 662, 1272, 1275, 1278; Plot, 990, 1216,
1218, 1224, 1226, 1228, 1230, 1237, 1238,
1242; Mood and Theme, 1040, 1043, 1047,
1049, 1050
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LA 12.1.6.c Analyze the function and critique the
effects of the author‘s use of stylistic and literary
devices (e.g., allusion, symbolism, irony,
foreshadowing, flashback, metaphor,
personification, epiphany, oxymoron, dialect,
tone, mood, transitional devices)
SE/TE: Metaphor, 296, 299; Dramatic irony,
360, 366, 376; Irony, 366, 376, 610, 614, 626,
1072, 1308, 1313, 1315, 1319, 1322, 1323,
1331, 1334, 1337; Irony, 610, 614, 626, 1072,
1308, 1313, 1315, 1319, 1322, 1323, 1331,
1334; Dialect, 732, 741, 744; Figurative
language, 774, 852, 855, 858, 864; Symbolism,
1138, 1143, 1149, 1269; Allusion, 1160, 1162,
1358; Flashback, Foreshadowing, 1216, 1296,
1301, 1306; Epiphany, 1218, 1238, 1242;
Symbol, 1244, 1247, 1248, 1250, 1252, 1257,
1258, 1259, 1264, 1268; Situational irony, 1337
LA 12.1.6.d Summarize, analyze, synthesize,
and evaluate informational text
SE/TE: Informational Texts, 70–75, 198–213,
282–290, 435–441, 568–580, 598–603, 810–
817, 896–908, 1022–1027, 1284–1295, 1454–
1459; also see: Nonfiction texts are integrated
into every time period covered by the program.
In addition, several units focus on genres of
nonfiction exemplified by works of the historical
era. Examples can be found in the pages that
follow the Focus on Literary Forms: Essay, 678–
679 as well as in Part 3 of Unit 2 “The Ties That
Bind”. Representative nonfiction selections
include: From, ”A Journal of the Plague Year,”
Daniel Defore, 511–516; From “ An Essay on
Man,” Alexander Pope, 539; “A Modest
Proposal,” Jonathan Swift, 614–622
LA 12.1.6.e Apply knowledge of organizational
patterns found in informational text (e.g.,
sequence, description, cause and effect,
compare/contrast, fact/opinion,
proposition/support, concept definition,
question/answer)
SE/TE: Informational Texts: verify and clarify
facts, 568–581, rhetorical devices, analyze,
896–909, determine essential message, analyze
rhetorical devices, 1284–1295, analyze causeand-effect relationships, 1454–1459; Author's
arguments, outline, 1462, 1464, 1467
LA 12.1.6.f Analyze and evaluate information
from text features (e.g., index, annotations,
photographs, charts, tables, graphs, headings,
subheadings, lists)
SE/TE: Informational Texts: Map, 3, 16, 237,
576, 601, 816, 906; Photographs, 73, 74, 438,
571, 573, 814, 815, 1287, 1289, 1292–1293,
1455; Illustration, 437; Painting, 574, 905;
Graph, 812; Chart, 600, 813; Schedule, 602;
Diagram, 1456; also see: Communication
Workshop: Political advertisement (non-print)
analyze, 928–929, Media coverage of same
event, analyze, 1476–1477
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LA 12.1.6.g Analyze and evaluate make
inferences based on the characteristics of
narrative and informational genres and provide
evidence from the text to support understanding
SE/TE: Prentice Hall Literature for grade 12,
The British Tradition, exposes students to a wide
range of literature, both fiction and nonfiction.
The units of the program are organized
chronologically, with every major era of British
literature explored through historical, social and
cultural context, literary style and innovation,
and genre. Unit openers introduce the major
elements of each of these strands. Please see
the following for examples:
Historical and Literary Background, 4–13, 238–
247, 466–475, 718–727, 944–953, 1124–1133;
Essential Questions of the Literary Period, 14,
248, 476, 728, 954, 1134; Snapshot of the
period, 2–3, 236–237, 464–465, 716–717, 942–
943, 1122–1123; Contemporary Commentary,
15–16, 249, 477, 729, 955, 1135
Within each unit, literature selections are
grouped according to key literary elements and
themes through the Comparing Literary Works
feature:
Comparing Literary Works: Elegy, 18, 32; Frame
stories across cultures, 156; Medieval romances,
196; Sonnet sequences, 252, 261; Tragedies,
421, 435; Epics around the world, 541, 551;
Tone, 662; Diction, 662, 779, 792, 850; Preromantic poetry, 676; Symbolism, 753; Lyric
poetry, 797, 809; Imagery, 878; Odes, 893;
Rhythms of speech, 987; Stream-ofconsciousness narratives, 1209, 1215; Allusions,
1365
Each unit is also framed thematically through
the introduction of an Essential Question of the
Literary Period such as this one from Unit 1:
“What is the relationship between place and
literature?” that is then explored through the
literature selections themselves.
In addition, Informational Text workshops
provide students with opportunities to work with
non-print texts in real-world contexts.
Informational Texts: 70–75, 198–213, 282–290,
435–441, 568–580, 598–603, 810–817, 896–
908, 1022–1027, 1284–1295, 1454–1459
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LA 12.1.6.h Critique the effects of historical,
cultural, political, and biographical influences in
a variety of genres
SE/TE: Historical context, understand, 18, 28,
32, 679; Historical writing, 82, 85, 88, 89;
Comparing Literary Works: Frame stories across
cultures, 156; Relate to historical period, 558,
566, 1043, 1154, 1156, 1158, 1167; Understand
historical period, 779, 782, 784, 792; Cultural
conflict, 1316, 1319, 1330, 1337; Knowledge of
history, apply, 1340, 1343, 1346, 1350, 1351,
1352, 1355, 1356; also see: Snapshot of the
period, 2–3, 236–237, 464–465, 716–717, 942–
943, 1122–1123; Historical and Literary
Background, 4–13, 238–247, 466–475, 718–
727, 944–953, 1124–1133; Essential Questions
of the Literary Period, 14, 248, 476, 728, 954,
1134; Literary History, 90–91, 155–156, 310–
311, 516–517, 540–541, 796–797, 992–993,
1010–1011, 1152–1153, 1160–1161, 1208–
1209, 1432–1433, 1460–1461
LA 12.1.6.i Use narrative and informational text
to develop a national and global multi-cultural
perspective
SE/TE: Please note that the program includes a
wide variety of literature from writers of diverse
cultural backgrounds. Here is a partial listing: To
His Excellency, General Washington, Wheatley,
Phillis, 125; My Bondage and My Freedom, from,
Douglas, Frederick, 521; I, Too, Hughes,
Langston, 904; Refugee in America, Hughes,
Langston, 907; Letter From Birmingham City
Jail, from, King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1109; Tropics
in New York, The, McKay, Claude, 923; For the
Love of Books, Dove, Rita, 1418; Account of An
Experience With Discrimination, An, Truth,
Sojourner, 550, 555; Letter From Birmingham
City Jail, from, King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1109;
Woman Warrior, from The, Kingston, Maxine
Hong, 1426; Dust Tracks On a Road, from,
Hurston, Zora Neale, 930; Earth on Turtle's
Back, The, Onondaga (tellers), 20; When
Grizzlies Walked Upright, Modoc (tellers), 24;
Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah
Equiano, from The, Equiano, Olaudah, 166, 170;
I Will Fight No More Forever, Chief Joseph, 622;
Negro Speaks of Rivers, The, Hughes, Langston,
902; Names, from The, Momaday, N. Scott,
1434
Also see the World Literature Connection: Tenth
Muse (Women Poets), 78; Socrates, 142; African
Proverbs, 151; Faust Legend, 235; Mt. Olympus,
382; Capturing the Moment, 413; Challenging
Women's Roles, 631; Hero's Quest, 851; Terza
Rima, 883; Dramatic Monologue: Robert
Browning, 646; Bertolt Brecht, 1171; Maxim
Gorky, 1137; Federico García Lorca, 1199; Wole
Soyinka, 1223; Ars Poetica, 1368
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LA 12.1.6.j Generate and/or answer literal,
inferential, critical, and interpretive questions,
analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating prior
knowledge, information from the text and
additional sources, to support answers
SE/TE: Comprehension, repair by questioning,
95, 98, 106, 108, 112, 115, 120, 588, 592, 596,
852, 856, 864, 1191, 1193, 1203, 1204; also
see: Critical Thinking: Respond, 25, 29, 64, 80,
88, 119, 134, 150, 165, 183, 195, 204, 206,
208, 210, 256, 260, 269, 276, 278, 287, 289,
300, 301, 304, 339, 355, 396, 415, 428, 434,
483, 485, 487, 490, 497, 508, 510, 513, 522,
534, 550, 556, 565, 577, 579, 616, 625, 631,
643, 653, 661, 671, 675, 684, 693, 736, 739,
752, 764, 791, 801, 803, 808, 845, 849, 855,
859, 863, 869, 885, 892, 903, 907, 915, 918,
962, 968, 973, 984, 986, 1004, 1020, 1037,
1047, 1049, 1059, 1067, 1068, 1076, 1079,
1080, 1081, 1082, 1141, 1143, 1146, 1157,
1159, 1175, 1181, 1184, 1197, 1200, 1203,
1212, 1214, 1241, 1261, 1268, 1277, 1291,
1293, 1305, 1311, 1312, 1314, 1326, 1336,
1347, 1355, 1364, 1369, 1375, 1382, 1386,
1394, 1398, 1405, 1407, 1408, 1413, 1414,
1429, 1442, 1466
LA 12.1.6.k Select a text for a particular purpose
(e.g., understand a specific viewpoint, enjoy,
solve problems, form an opinion, discover
models for own writing, predict outcomes,
accomplish a task)
SE/TE: Independent Reading, 225, 453, 705,
931, 1111, 1479
LA 12.1.6.l Build and activate prior knowledge in
order to clarify text, deepen understanding, and
make connections while reading
SE/TE: Background knowledge, apply, 1340,
1343, 1346, 1352, 1356, 1358; also see:
Predictions, make/confirm, 758, 762, 765, 1244,
1249, 1251, 1252, 1256, 1259, 1267, 1269;
Connect, 29, 165, 300, 355, 375, 434, 487, 490,
508, 510, 523, 534, 561, 631, 653, 671, 757,
764, 785, 855, 863, 885, 889, 892, 962, 1004,
1178, 1234, 1361, 1371, 1405, 1407, 1466
LA 12.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for
accuracy and understanding when errors detract
from meaning by applying appropriate strategies
to self-correct
SE/TE: Comprehension, repair, 95, 98, 106,
108, 112, 115, 120, 123, 126, 127, 128, 130,
135, 588, 592, 596, 852, 856, 864, 1191, 1193,
1203, 1204; also see: Main idea, determine, 38,
42, 45, 48, 51, 52, 53, 58, 61, 65, 168, 196,
252, 254, 305; Paraphrasing, 42, 45, 48, 51,
52, 53, 58, 61, 65, 309, 668, 670, 880, 883,
887, 888, 893; Clarity of meaning, analyze, 82,
85, 86, 89, 342, 343, 350, 353, 358; Context
clues, check, 137, 140, 141, 143, 145, 151;
Visual information, analyze, 151, 196, 536, 626,
662, 753, 765, 792, 878, 987, 1050, 1083;
Summarize, 168, 172, 176, 181, 183, 186, 189,
194, 196, 282, 283, 289, 291, 1366, 1370, 1376
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LA 12.1.6.n Make complex or abstract inferences
or predictions by synthesizing information while
previewing and reading text
SE/TE: Inferences, draw/support, 300, 305,
1278; Predictions, make/confirm, 758, 762, 765,
1244, 1249, 1251, 1252, 1256, 1259, 1267,
1269; also see: Critical Reading: Infer, 64, 69,
88, 119, 150, 165, 183, 206, 210, 260, 289,
295, 300, 355, 396, 415, 434, 483, 485, 487,
508, 522, 523, 534, 550, 556, 561, 577, 579,
587, 595, 616, 643, 653, 661, 671, 675, 684,
688, 693, 736, 739, 743, 785, 801, 808, 845,
859, 869, 872, 889, 892, 907, 981, 1020, 1047,
1049, 1067, 1068, 1081, 1082, 1141, 1143,
1166, 1178, 1197, 1200, 1203, 1212, 1214,
1234, 1261, 1268, 1275, 1277, 1283, 1293,
1305, 1311, 1314, 1336, 1347, 1355, 1361,
1375, 1390, 1394, 1405, 1408, 1413, 1414,
1417, 1429, 1442, 1451, 1466
LA 12.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing,
or artistically
SE/TE: Integrated Language Skills, 66, 121,
136, 153, 197, 262, 271, 280, 306, 341, 377,
398, 418, 492, 502, 538, 597, 627, 645, 663,
745, 754, 766, 794, 851, 865, 879, 879, 894,
975, 988, 1008, 1051, 1084, 1095, 1186, 1206,
1243, 1270, 1307, 1431
Writing
LA 12.2 Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate.
LA 12.2.1 Writing Process: Students will apply the writing process to plan, draft, revise, edit and
publish writing using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other standard conventions
appropriate for grade level.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Prewriting, 215, 443,
695, 921, 1097, 1469; Writing Lesson:
Prewriting, 66, 121, 136, 153, 197, 226, 262,
271, 280, 306, 341, 359, 377, 398, 418, 454,
492, 502, 538, 597, 627, 645, 663, 706, 706,
745, 754, 766, 794, 851, 865, 879, 894, 932,
975, 988, 1008, 1051, 1084, 1095, 1112, 1150,
1168, 1186, 1206, 1243, 1270, 1279, 1307,
1357, 1431
LA 12.2.1.a Select and use appropriate
prewriting tools to generate and organize
information, guide writing, answer questions,
and synthesize information
LA 12.2.1.b Generate a draft by:
-Constructing clearly worded and effectively
placed thesis statements that convey a clear
perspective on the subject
SE/TE: Thesis statement, 226, 706, 754, 794,
894, 1084
-Structuring ideas and arguments in an effective
and sustained way, following an organizational
pattern appropriate to the purpose and intended
audience
SE/TE: Structure, use logical, 446; Structure,
balance, 698; Organization, review, 894, 1100,
1472; also see: Writer's Toolbox: Organization,
447
-Applying standard rules of sentence formation,
including parallel structure and subordination
SE/TE: Improving Sentences, 938; Sentence
order, normal/inverted, 1339; also see:
Grammar and Style Lesson: Using Coordinating
Conjunctions, 67; Subordinating Conjunctions,
263; Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Handbook: Sentence Structure, R60
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LA 12.2.1.c Revise to improve writing (e.g.,
quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency,
word choice, voice)
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Revising, 218, 446,
698, 924, 1100, 1472; Writing Lesson: Revising,
66, 121, 136, 153, 197, 262, 271, 280, 306,
341, 377, 398, 418, 492, 502, 538, 597, 627,
645, 663, 745, 754, 766, 794, 851, 865, 879,
879, 894, 975, 988, 1008, 1051, 1084, 1095,
1186, 1206, 1243, 1270, 1307, 1431
LA 12.2.1.d Provide oral, written and/or
electronic feedback to other writers; utilize
others’ feedback to improve own writing
SE/TE: Peer review, 218, 446, 597, 698, 924,
1100, 1186, 1472; Writing Workshop: Rubrics,
221, 449, 701, 927, 1107, 1475; Guide to
Rubrics, R43–R46
LA 12.2.1.e Edit writing for format and
conventions (e.g., spelling, capitalization,
grammar, punctuation)
SE/TE: Editing / proofreading, 221, 449, 701,
927, 1107, 1475; also see: Writer's Toolbox,
219, 447, 699, 925, 1099, 1103; Grammar,
Usage and Mechanics Handbook, R58–R65
LA 12.2.1.f Publish a legible document that
applies formatting techniques to contribute to
the readability and impact of the document
(e.g., fonts, spacing, highlighting, images, style
conventions, manuscript requirements)
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Publishing, 221, 449,
701, 927, 1107, 1475
LA 12.2.2 Writing Genres: Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences in multiple
genres.
LA 12.2.2.a Write in a variety of genres,
considering purpose, audience, medium, and
available technology
SE/TE: Writing Workshop, 214–221, 442–449,
694–701, 920–927, 1096–1107, 1468–1475;
also see: Writing Lesson, 66, 121, 136, 153,
197, 262, 271, 280, 306, 341, 377, 398, 418,
492, 502, 538, 597, 627, 645, 663, 745, 754,
766, 794, 851, 865, 879, 879, 894, 975, 988,
1008, 1051, 1084, 1095, 1186, 1206, 1243,
1270, 1307, 1431
LA 12.2.2.b Write considering typical
characteristics of the selected genre (e.g.,
resume, brochure, web page/blog, news article,
job application and accompanying cover letter,
senior project, college application essay)
SE/TE: College Application Essay, R34;
Workplace Writing, R35–R42; 21st Century Skills
(blogs, social networking, widgets and feeds,
multimedia elements, podcasts), R47–R52; also
see: Job application, 66; News story, 67;
Business memo, 89; Blog, 121; Manual for
writing sonnets, 262; Public service
announcement, 514; Memo, 557, 1315; Letter
to the editor, 685; E-mail, 919; Letter of
recommendation, 1095; Magazine
advertisement, 1443
LA 12.2.2.c Select and apply an organizational
structure appropriate to the task
SE/TE: Structure, use logical, 446; Structure,
balance, 698; Organization, review, 894, 1100,
1472; also see: Writer's Toolbox: Organization,
447
LA 12.2.2.d Analyze models and examples (own
and others’) of various genres in order to create
a similar piece
SE/TE: Professional Models, 217, 445, 697,
923, 1101, 1471; Student Models, 220, 448,
700, 926, 1104, 1474
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Speaking & Listening
LA 12.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate.
LA 12.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate
key ideas in a variety of situations.
LA 12.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information
in a manner appropriate for the purpose and
setting
SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Deliver a
Persuasive Speech, 450–451, Deliver an Oral
interpretation of Literary Work, 702–703;
Writing Workshop: Publishing and Presenting,
701, 1475; Writing Activities: Persuasive
Speech, 745; Listening and Speaking:
Discussion, 14, 16, 91, 248, 250, 311, 476, 517,
728, 993, 954, 1134, 1153, 1162, 1433,
Debate, 476, Press Conference, 728, Oral
Presentation, 1136
LA 12.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking
techniques for a variety of purposes and
situations
SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 14,
16, 91, 248, 250, 311, 476, 517, 728, 993, 954,
1134, 1153, 1162, 1433, Debate, 476, Press
Conference, 728, Oral Presentation, 1136; also
see: Communications Workshop: Deliver a
Persuasive Speech, 450–451
LA 12.3.1.c Utilize available media to enhance
communication
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Multimedia
Presentation, 920–927, Publishing and
Presenting, 1475; also see: Essential Question
Workshops: Multimedia Report/Presentation,
227, Annotated Film Database 455, Slideshow,
933, Documentary 1481; Research and
Technology: Brochure, 248; Writing Lesson:
Multimedia Presentation Plan, 627, 1365,
Internet Publication, 701
LA 12.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a
variety of situations.
LA 12.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed to
summarize and evaluate information given in
multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video,
audio, distance, one-to-one, group)
SE/TE: Communication Workshop: Persuasive
speech, evaluate, 222–223, Entertainment
Media, analyze, 1108–1109, Media coverage of
same event, analyze, 1476–1477; also see:
Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 14, 16, 91,
248, 250, 311, 476, 517, 728, 993, 954, 1134,
1153, 1162, 1433, Debate, 476, Interview, 707,
Press Conference, 728
LA 12.3.2.b Listen and respond to messages by
expressing a point of view on the topic using
questions, challenges, or affirmations
SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 14,
16, 91, 248, 250, 311, 476, 517, 728, 993, 954,
1134, 1153, 1162, 1433, Debate, 476,
Interview, 707, Press Conference, 728
LA 12.3.2.c Listen to and evaluate the clarity,
quality and effectiveness of important points,
arguments, and evidence being communicated
SE/TE: Communication Workshop: Persuasive
speech, evaluate, 222–223, Entertainment
Media, analyze, 1108–1109, Media coverage of
same event, analyze, 1476–1477; also see:
Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 14, 16, 91,
248, 250, 311, 476, 517, 728, 993, 954, 1134,
1153, 1162, 1433, Debate, 476, Interview, 707,
Press Conference, 728
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PRENTICE HALL LITERATURE,
BRITISH TRADITION © 2010
LA 12.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal
communication skills.
LA 12.3.3.a Interact and collaborate with others
in learning situations by contributing questions,
information, opinions, and ideas using a variety
of media and formats
SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 14,
16, 91, 248, 250, 311, 476, 517, 728, 993, 954,
1134, 1153, 1162, 1433, Debate, 476,
Interview, 707, Press Conference, 728
LA 12.3.3.b Solicit and respect diverse
perspectives while searching for information,
collaborating, and participating as a member of
the community (e.g., sensitivity to the use of
words)
SE/TE: For related material see: Interview,
707; also see: Listening and Speaking:
Discussion, 14, 16, 91, 248, 250, 311, 476, 517,
728, 993, 954, 1134, 1153, 1162, 1433,
Debate, 476, Press Conference, 728
Multiple Literacies
LA 12.4 Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information.
LA 12.4.1 Multiple Literacies: Students will research, synthesize, evaluate and communicate
information in a variety of media and formats (textual, visual, and digital).
LA 12.4.1.a Select and use multiple resources to
answer questions and defend conclusions using
valid information (e.g., print, subscription
databases, web resources)
SE/TE: Informational Texts: evaluate validity
and reliability of a research source, 70–75,
verify and clarify facts, 568–581; Evaluate
reliability of sources for oral research report,
707; Sources, list/evaluate, 879; Sources,
evaluate for reliability, 1008; also see: Historical
investigation: Handle sources well, 1098, Facts
to be cited, 1102
LA 12.4.1.b Demonstrate ethical and legal use of
information by citing sources using prescribed
formats and tools (e.g., online citation
assistance, publication guidelines)
SE/TE: Works-Cited List, 1107; Citing Sources
and Preparing Manuscript, R21–R23; also see:
Annotated Bibliography, 879, 1008, 1461
LA 12.4.1.c Practice safe and ethical behaviors
when communicating and interacting with others
(e.g., safe information to share on-line,
appropriate language use, utilize appropriate
sites and materials, respect diverse
perspectives)
SE/TE: 21st Century Skills (blogs, social
networking, widgets and feeds, multimedia
elements, podcasts), R47–R52; also see:
Internet publication, 701, 927; Research and
Technology Guide, R53–R54
LA 12.4.1.d Engage in activities with learners
from a variety of cultures through electronic
means (e.g., podcasts, video chats, distance
learning)
SE/TE: 21st Century Skills (blogs, social
networking, widgets and feeds, multimedia
elements, podcasts), R47–R52
LA 12.4.1.e While reading, listening, and
viewing, evaluate the message for bias,
commercialism and hidden agendas (e.g.,
product placement, television ad, radio ad,
movie, body image, sexism)
SE/TE: Communication Workshop: Political
advertisement (non-print) analyze, 928–929,
Entertainment Media, analyze, 1108–1109,
Media coverage of same event, analyze, 1476–
1477
LA 12.4.1.f Gather and share information and
opinions as a result of communication with
others (e.g., video/audio chat, interview,
podcast, multi-media presentations)
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Multimedia
Presentation, 920–927, Publishing and
Presenting, 1475; also see: Essential Question
Workshops: Multimedia Report/Presentation,
227, Annotated Film Database 455, Slideshow,
933, Documentary 1481; Research and
Technology: Brochure, 248; Writing Lesson:
Multimedia Presentation Plan, 627, 1365,
Internet Publication, 701
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FOR LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADE 12
LA 12.4.1.g Use social networks and information
tools to gather and share information (e.g.,
social bookmarking, online collaborative tools,
web page/blog)
PRENTICE HALL LITERATURE,
BRITISH TRADITION © 2010
SE/TE: 21st Century Skills (blogs, social
networking, widgets and feeds, multimedia
elements, podcasts), R47–R52; also see:
Internet publication, 701, 927
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