Appendix – Georgia Performance Standards Correlation
ELA9RL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation.
The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the purpose, structure, and elements of nonfiction and/or informational materials and provides evidence from the text to support understanding; the student:
- a Analyzes and applies knowledge of the characteristics of memoir, biography, and/or autobiography.
- b Analyzes and explains the purpose, structure, and elements of nonfiction works, including memoir, biography, and autobiography.
- c Analyzes and evaluates the effects of language (i.e., diction, imagery, symbolism, figurative language), structure, point of view, and selection of details in memoir, biography, and/or autobiography.
ELA9W3 The student uses research and technology to support writing. The student:
- a Formulates clear research questions and utilizes appropriate research venues (i.e., library, electronic media, personal interview, survey) to locate and incorporate evidence from primary and secondary sources.
- b Uses supporting evidence from multiple sources to develop the main ideas within the body of an essay, composition, or technical document.
- c Synthesizes information from multiple sources and identifies complexities and discrepancies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium (i.e., almanacs, microfiche, news sources, in-depth field studies, speeches, journals, or technical documents).
- f Designs and publishes documents, using aids such as advanced publishing software and graphic programs.
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