Benchmarks (8 - 10)
A.
Evaluate how features and characteristics make information accessible and usable and how structures help authors achieve their purposes.
B.
Identify examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences, and explain how authors use these devices to achieve their purposes and reach their intended audiences.
D.
Explain and analyze how an author appeals to an audience and develops an argument or viewpoint in text.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
5.
Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., bandwagon, testimonial and emotional word repetition) and examples of bias and stereotyping.
6.
Identify the author's purpose and intended audience for the text.
7.
Analyze an author's argument, perspective or viewpoint and explain the development of key points.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 9)
1.
Identify and understand organizational patterns (e.g., cause-effect, problem-solution) and techniques, including repetition of ideas, syntax and word choice, that authors use to accomplish their purpose and reach their intended audience.
4.
Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., bandwagon, testimonial, transfer, glittering generalities, emotional word repetition, bait and switch) and examples of propaganda, bias and stereotyping.
5.
Analyze an author's implicit and explicit argument, perspective or viewpoint in text.
6.
Analyze the author's development of key points to support argument or point of view.
7.
Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the features (e.g., format, sequence, headers) used in various consumer documents (e.g., warranties, product information, instructional materials), functional or workplace documents (e.g., job-related materials, memoranda, instructions) and public documents (e.g., speeches or newspaper editorials).
8.
Identify the features of rhetorical devices used in common types of public documents, including newspaper editorials and speeches.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 10)
1.
Identify and understand organizational patterns (e.g., cause-effect, problem-solution) and techniques, including repetition of ideas, syntax and word choice, that authors use to accomplish their purpose and reach their intended audience.
4.
Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., transfer, glittering generalities, bait and switch) and examples of propaganda, bias and stereotyping.
5.
Analyze an author's implicit and explicit argument, perspective or viewpoint in text.
6.
Identify appeals to authority, reason and emotion.
7.
Analyze the effectiveness of the features (e.g., format, graphics, sequence, headers) used in various consumer documents (e.g., warranties, product information, instructional materials), functional or workplace documents (e.g., job-related materials, memoranda, instructions) and public documents (e.g., speeches or newspaper editorials).
8.
Describe the features of rhetorical devices used in common types of public documents, including newspaper editorials and speeches.
Benchmarks (8 - 10)
D.
Demonstrate an understanding of effective speaking strategies by selecting appropriate language and adjusting presentation techniques.
E.
Give informational presentations that present ideas in a logical sequence, include relevant facts and details from multiple sources and use a consistent organizational structure.
G.
Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual displays and technology.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
6.
Adjust volume, phrasing, enunciation, voice modulation and inflection to stress important ideas and impact audience response.
7.
Vary language choices as appropriate to the context of the speech.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the controlling idea or thesis with well-chosen and relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. include an effective introduction and conclusion and use a consistent organizational structure (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
e. draw from multiple sources, including both primary and secondary sources, and identify sources used.
9.
Deliver formal and informal descriptive presentations that convey relevant information and descriptive details.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 9)
6.
Adjust volume, phrasing, enunciation, voice modulation and inflection to stress important ideas and impact audience response.
7.
Vary language choices as appropriate to the context of the speech.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the controlling idea or thesis with well-chosen and relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. include an effective introduction and conclusion and use a consistent organizational structure (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology to enhance presentation; and
e. draw from multiple sources, including both primary and secondary sources, and identify sources used.
9.
Deliver formal and informal descriptive presentations that convey relevant information and descriptive details.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 10)
6.
Adjust volume, phrasing, enunciation, voice modulation and inflection to stress important ideas and impact audience response.
7.
Vary language choices as appropriate to the context of the speech.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the controlling idea or thesis with well-chosen and relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. include an effective introduction and conclusion and use a consistent organizational structure (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology to enhance presentation; and
e. draw from multiple sources including both primary and secondary sources and identify sources used.
9.
Deliver formal and informal descriptive presentations that convey relevant information and descriptive details.