Appendix E
Pennsylvania Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening met by this unit:
1.1. A- Establish the purpose for reading a type ot text (literature, information) before reading.
1.1. G- Make and support with evidence, assertions about texts.
1.2. A- Use teacher and student established criteria for making decisions and drawing conclusions.
1.3. A- Analyze the relationships, uses and effectiveness of literary elements . . . including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, and style.
1.4. A- Write complex informational pieces (e.g. research papers, analyses, evaluations, essays).
1.5. A- Listen to others. Ask clarifying questions. Synthesize information, ideas, and opinions to determine relevancy. Take notes.
1.6. C- Speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations
1.7. D- Contribute to discussions. Ask relevant, clarifying questions. Respond with relevant information or opinions to questions asked.
1.6. E- Participate in small and large group discussions and presentations.
1.6. F- Use media for learning purposes.
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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