Appendix D: Pennsylvania State Standards
1.2.B. Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced:
- Compare, analyze and classify how different media offer a unique perspective on the information presented.
- Categorize and analyze the techniques of particular media messages and their effect on a targeted audience.
1.3.A. Read and understand works of literature.
1.3. B. Analyze the use of literary elements by an author including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone and style.
1.3.E. Analyze drama to determine the reasons for a character's actions taking into account the situation and basic motivation of the character.
1.3.F. Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction including poetry and drama.
1.5.C. Write with controlled and/or subtle organization.
1.5.E. Revise writing after rethinking logic of organization and rechecking central idea, content, paragraph development, level of detail, style, tone, and word choice.
1.5.F. Edit writing using the conventions of language.
1.6.B. Listen to selections of literature (fiction and/or nonfiction).
1.6.D. Contribute to discussions.
1.6.F. Use media for learning processes.
1.8.A. Select and refine a topic for research.
1.8.B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies.
1.8.C. Organize, summarize and present the main ideas from research.
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