EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES

Language Arts - Practical English

Language Arts

The Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework is designed to guide local school district personnel in the development of effective English language arts curricula. Learning in English language arts is recursive. That is, students at every grade level apply similar language skills and concepts as they use increasingly more complex materials. In this way, students build upon and refine their knowledge, gaining sophistication and independence as they grow. Language, Reading and Literature, Composition, and Media are interdependent. Each strand intertwines with and supports the others. Students might at any time read and write, view and discuss, or interpret and perform in order to understand and communicate meaning. Thus, at all grade levels, effective English language arts curriculum units weave together skills and concepts from several strands to support student learning.


Language Mechanics

    Mechanics: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of mechanics.
Strand Scope Source
Mechanics Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 5.28
  
    Mechanics: Use Correct
The learner will be able to write using correct mechanics.
Strand Scope Source
Mechanics Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 22.9
  

Spelling

    Spelling: Write/Correct
The learner will be able to write using correct spelling.
Strand Scope Source
Spelling Applications Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 22.9
  

Genres

    Drama: Theme/Structure/Elements
The learner will be able to recognize, analyze, and use knowledge of themes, structure, and elements of drama and offer textual evidence to support understanding.
Strand Scope Source
Drama Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 17
  
    American Literature: Vocabulary
The learner will be able to read and apply knowledge of American literature to understand new vocabulary words.
Strand Scope Source
American Literature Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 4.24
  
    Analyze: Characteristics
The learner will be able to analyze key characteristics of a variety of genres.
Strand Scope Source
Genre: Analyze Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 10
  
    Elements: Identify
The learner will be able to identify poetic elements.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Elements Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 14
  

Language Expressions

    Conventions: Standard English
The learner will be able to demonstrate appropriate use of Standard English in writing.
Strand Scope Source
Language Conventions Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 22
  
    Sentence Structure: Apply/Variety
The learner will be able to apply a variety of sentence structures in his/her writing.
Strand Scope Source
Sentence Structure Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 19.26, 19.27
  

Reading Operations

    Emergent Reading: Nature/Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the nature of written English.
Strand Scope Source
Emergent Reading Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 7
  
    Letter: Relationship/Letter/Sound/Oral
The learner will be able to comprehend the relationship of letters and spelling patterns to the sounds of oral language.
Strand Scope Source
Emergent Reading: Letter Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 7
  
    Fact: Reading Material/Identify
The learner will be able to identify basic facts in what he/she has read.
Strand Scope Source
Fact Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 8
  

Speaking

    Formal/Informal: Situation
The learner will be able to use appropriate formal/informal language for a given situation.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Formal/Informal Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 6
  
    Strategies: Questions/Ideas/Information
The learner will be able to ask questions, listen to others' ideas, and contribute his or her own ideas or information in group discussions or interviews as a way of acquiring new knowledge.
Strand Scope Source
Speaking Strategies Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 2
  

Study and Research Skills

    Process: Research/Conduct
The learner will be able to conduct all aspects of the research process.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills: Processes Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 24.5
  

Vocabulary

    Expand: Vocabulary
The learner will be able to expand his/her vocabulary.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary: Expand/Build Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 4
  

Writing

    Edit: Usage/Mechanics
The learner will be able to edit written works for usage and mechanics.
Strand Scope Source
Editing: Language Conventions Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 22.9
  
    Purposes: Variety
The learner will be able to write for a variety of purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Writing Purposes Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 20
  
    Transition: Write/Paragraph/Clear
The learner will be able to write paragraphs that include a clear transition between ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Transition Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 23.13
  

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