Illinois Learning Standards matched to Computer Literacy Press: Writing with Computers

Illinois Learning Standards
matched to
Computer Literacy Press: Writing with Computers

1.A.2a Read and comprehend unfamiliar words using root words, synonyms, antonyms, word origins and derivations.

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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1.A.2b Clarify word meaning using context clues and a variety of resources including glossaries, dictionaries and thesauruses.

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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Report Writing

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Text pp. 223-254

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1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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1.A.4a Expand knowledge of word origins and derivations and use idioms, analogies, metaphors and similes to extend vocabulary development.

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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1.A.4b Compare the meaning of words and phrases and use analogies to explain the relationships among them.

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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1.B.2a Establish purposes for reading; survey materials; ask questions; make predictions; connect, clarify and extend ideas.

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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1.B.2b Identify structure (e.g., description, compare/contrast, cause and effect, sequence) of nonfiction texts to improve comprehension.

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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The Writing Process and Informative Narrative

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Text pp. 99-107

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Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 158-170

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Grammar Review

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Text pp. 200-208

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Report Writing

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Text pp. 223-254

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1.B.2c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills, clarify terminology, seek additional information).

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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1.B.2d Read age appropriate material aloud with fluency and accuracy.

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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Report Writing

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Text pp. 223-254

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1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills, draw comparisons to other readings).

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Nouns and Verbs

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Text pp. 69-85

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Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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1.B.3d Read age appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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1.B.4b Analyze, interpret and compare a variety of texts for purpose, structure, content, detail and effect.

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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1.B.4c Read age appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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1.C.2a Use information to form and refine questions and predictions.

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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1.C.2c Compare and contrast the content and organization of selections.

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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1.C.2d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate to purpose of material.

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Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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1.C.2e Explain how authors and illustrators use text and art to express their ideas (e.g., points of view, design hues, metaphor).

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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1.C.2f Connect information presented in tables, maps and charts to printed or electronic text.

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Capitalization

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Text pp. 2-16

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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The Writing Process and Informative Narrative

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Text pp. 99-107

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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Grammar Review

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Text pp. 200-208

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

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Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

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Nouns and Verbs

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Text pp. 69-85

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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The Writing Process and Informative Narrative

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Text pp. 99-107

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Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 158-170

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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Grammar Review

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Text pp. 200-208

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Report Writing

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Text pp. 223-254

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1.C.4a Use questions and predictions to guide reading.

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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Report Writing

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Text pp. 223-254

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1.C.4b Explain and justify an interpretation of a text.

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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1.C.4d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

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Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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1.C.4e Analyze how authors and illustrators use text and art to express and emphasize their ideas (e.g., imagery, multiple points of view).

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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1.C.4f Interpret tables, graphs and maps in conjunction with related text.

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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The Writing Process and Informative Narrative

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Text pp. 99-107

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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2.A.2c Identify definitive features of literary forms (e.g., realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, narrative, nonfiction, biography, plays, electronic literary forms).

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Capitalization

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Text pp. 2-16

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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The Writing Process and Informative Narrative

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Text pp. 99-107

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 158-170

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Grammar Review

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Text pp. 200-208

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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Report Writing

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Text pp. 223-254

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2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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Grammar Review

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Text pp. 200-208

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2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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2.A.4a Analyze and evaluate the effective use of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, symbolism, word choice, dialect) in classic and contemporary literature representing a variety of forms and media.

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 158-170

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Grammar Review

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Text pp. 200-208

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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2.A.4c Describe relationships between the author's style, literary form (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, essays) and intended effect on the reader.

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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2.B.2a Respond to literary material by making inferences, drawing conclusions and comparing it to their own experience, prior knowledge and other texts.

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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2.B.2c Relate literary works and their characters, settings and plots to current and historical events, people and perspectives.

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The Writing Process

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2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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2.B.4a Critique ideas and impressions generated by oral, visual, written and electronic materials.

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Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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2.B.4c Discuss and evaluate motive, resulting behavior and consequences demonstrated in literature.

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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3.A.2 Write paragraphs that include a variety of sentence types; appropriate use of the eight parts of speech; and accurate spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

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Capitalization

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Text pp. 2-16

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Sentences

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Text pp. 19-29

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Nouns and Verbs

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Text pp. 69-85

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Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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Pronouns and Prepositions

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Text pp. 126-137

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 158-170

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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Report Writing

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Text pp. 223-254

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3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

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Sentences

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Text pp. 19-29

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The Writing Process

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