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English 9-12
Language Arts - Communication Studies 12

Prewriting: Topic/Appropriateness
The learner will be able to identify a topic that is appropriate for a specific purpose and audience.
Strand Scope Source
Prewriting Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; A
  
Purposes: Thoughts/Communicate
The learner will be able to communicate thoughts to others through writing.
Strand Scope Source
Writing Purposes Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Purposes: Ideas/Communicate
The learner will be able to communicate ideas to others through writing.
Strand Scope Source
Writing Purposes Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Purposes: Communication
The learner will be able to write to communicate specific information.
Strand Scope Source
Writing Purposes Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Technical: Document/Clear/Write
The learner will be able to write clear technical documents.
Strand Scope Source
Technical Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Research Paper: Variety
The learner will be able to write a variety of papers that include documentation.
Strand Scope Source
Research Paper Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Support: Details/Variety
The learner will be able to write using various supporting details.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Drafting: Comprehensive Content
The learner will be able to exhibit comprehensive content in his/her writing.
Strand Scope Source
Drafting Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
Evaluating Writing: Decide/Appropriate
The learner will be able to evaluate writing to decide if the content is appropriate.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluating Writing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
Expository: Complex/Informational
The learner will be able to compose complex informational pieces.
Strand Scope Source
Expository Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
Main Idea: Develop/Tactics
The learner will be able to develop a main idea by using a variety of methods.
Strand Scope Source
Main Idea Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
Topic: Distinct Focus
The learner will be able to write with a distinct focus.
Strand Scope Source
Topic Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; A
  
Focus: Details
The learner will be able to elaborate details to develop the focus of a topic.
Strand Scope Source
Clarity/Focus Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
Focus: Sharpen
The learner will be able to sharpen the focus of a written work.
Strand Scope Source
Clarity/Focus Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; A
  
Organization: Audience
The learner will be able to choose an organizational format which suits a given audience.
Strand Scope Source
Organization Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Organization: Occasion
The learner will be able to choose an organizational format which suits a given writing occasion.
Strand Scope Source
Organization Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Organization: Purpose
The learner will be able to choose an organizational format which suits a given writing purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Organization Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Organization: Order of Importance
The learner will be able to order ideas, details, and events in order of importance when appropriate.
Strand Scope Source
Organization Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A
  
Style: Select/Purpose
The learner will be able to select an appropriate style for a given writing purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Style Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Style: Topic/Write
The learner will be able to write with a style that is appropriate for the topic.
Strand Scope Source
Style Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Audience: Style
The learner will be able to select an appropriate style for a given audience.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Purposes: Information/Record/Purpose
The learner will be able to write to record information thoroughly for intended purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Writing Purposes Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Purposes: Information/Record/Accurately
The learner will be able to write to record information accurately for intended purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Writing Purposes Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Persuasive: Use
The learner will be able to write in persuasive form.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
Argument: Anticipate/Counter Argument
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that anticipates counter-arguments of the reader.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive: Argument Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
Argument: Use Techniques/Develop
The learner will be able to use a variety of techniques to develop an argument.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive: Argument Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
Introduction: Effective
The learner will be able to write an effective introduction.
Strand Scope Source
Introduction/Conclusion Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C
  
Conclusion: Effective
The learner will be able to write an effective conclusion.
Strand Scope Source
Introduction/Conclusion Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C
  
Dialogue: Incorporate
The learner will be able to incorporate dialogue into written works.
Strand Scope Source
Dialogue Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11.; A
  
Edit: Punctuation
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of punctuation.
Strand Scope Source
Editing: Language Conventions Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
Edit: Standard English Conventions
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of Standard English language conventions to edit written works.
Strand Scope Source
Editing: Language Conventions Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
Edit: Information/Emphasis/Grammar
The learner will be able to check, edit, and revise written works for correct information, appropriate emphasis, format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Strand Scope Source
Editing Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F2
  
Informative: Details/Specific/Include
The learner will be able to write an informative paper which includes specific details.
Strand Scope Source
Expository: Informative Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
Persuasive: Cite/Evidence
The learner will be able to cite sources of evidence use in persuasive writing.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
Persuasive: Convincing Evidence
The learner will be able to use convincing evidence to support persuasive writing.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
Persuasive: Elaborate Evidence
The learner will be able to use elaborate evidence to support persuasive writing.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
Argument: Address/Counter Arguments
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that addresses counter-arguments of the reader.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive: Argument Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
Research Paper: Thesis
The learner will be able to establish and focus on a central thesis when writing a research paper.
Strand Scope Source
Research Paper Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
Revise: Sentence Variety
The learner will be able to revise written works to improve sentence variety.
Strand Scope Source
Revising Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
Revise: Style
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve style.
Strand Scope Source
Revising Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
Revise: Subtlety/Meaning
The learner will be able to revise for subtlety of meaning.
Strand Scope Source
Revising Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
Sequence: Logical Order
The learner will be able to sequence ideas in logical order.
Strand Scope Source
Sequence Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C
  
Story Elements: Conflict
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of conflict to write stories.
Strand Scope Source
Story Elements Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11.; A
  
Story Elements: Short Story
The learner will be able to write a short story.
Strand Scope Source
Story Elements Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11.; A
  
Story Elements: Use
The learner will be able to use story elements in writing.
Strand Scope Source
Story Elements Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11.; A
  
Drama: Play
The learner will be able to write a play.
Strand Scope Source
Drama Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11.; A
  
Summary: Research/Reference Material
The learner will be able to summarize information gained from reference material in preparation for a research paper.
Strand Scope Source
Summary Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
Word Choice: Improve
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve word choices.
Strand Scope Source
Revising: Word Choice Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
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Study and Research Skills
Project Management: Activities/Rank/Plan
The learner will be able to choose relevant, goal-oriented activities, rank them in order of importance, and plan time for activities.
Strand Scope Source
Time/Project Management Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C1
  
Timeline: Read
The learner will be able to read and understand a timeline.
Strand Scope Source
Time/Project Management: Timeline Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C1
  
Timeline: Management
The learner will be able to create and follow time lines for projects.
Strand Scope Source
Time/Project Management: Timeline Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C1
  
Project Management: Tasks/Rank/Create
The learner will be able to recognize tasks to be completed, rank tasks in order of importance, and create and follow a realistic schedule based on accurate completion estimates.
Strand Scope Source
Time/Project Management Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C1
  
Timeline: Evaluate/Adjust
The learner will be able to evaluate a project timeline, adjust the timeline as needed, and avoid wasting time while completing the project.
Strand Scope Source
Time/Project Management: Timeline Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C1
  
Role: Understand/Participate/Assigned
The learner will be able to understand and participate in his/her assigned role in a group.
Strand Scope Source
Group: Role Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C9
  
Role: Assume/Leader
The learner will be able to assume his/her role in the group as a leader.
Strand Scope Source
Group: Role Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C12
  
Group: Leadership/Rules/Credibility
The learner will be able to demonstrate leadership skills by positively using rules and values of others, defending a position logically and appropriately, developing credibility through competence and integrity, and considering minority points of view with respect.
Strand Scope Source
Group Work Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C12
  
Process: Information/Written
The learner will be able to gather, record, and organize information for written reports.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills: Processes Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
Reference Form: Assigned/Independent
The learner will be able to locate texts, media, and traditional resources for assigned and independent purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Reference Form Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; A
  
Research Skills: Topic/Self-Selected
The learner will be able to develop a self-selected topic using research skills.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; A
  
Sources: Credit/Documentation
The learner will be able to use a standard format to give accurate, formal credit for others' ideas, images or information.
Strand Scope Source
Reference Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.18, #1.8.11.; C
  
Document: Validity/Assess
The learner will be able to assess the validity of the context of a document.
Strand Scope Source
Public Information: Documents Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
Evaluate: Importance
The learner will be able to evaluate the importance of a source.
Strand Scope Source
Reference: Evaluate Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
Evaluate: Quality
The learner will be able to evaluate the quality of a source.
Strand Scope Source
Reference: Evaluate Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
Notes: Organize/Sources
The learner will be able to organize notes taken from a variety of sources.
Strand Scope Source
Notes: Taking/Organizing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
Primary/Secondary: Gather/Organize
The learner will be able to gather and organize information using primary and secondary sources.
Strand Scope Source
Reference: Primary/Secondary Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
Primary/Secondary: Informative/Write
The learner will be able to use primary and secondary sources to write an informative paper.
Strand Scope Source
Reference: Primary/Secondary Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
Primary/Secondary: Select
The learner will be able to select information from appropriately complex primary and secondary sources.
Strand Scope Source
Reference: Primary/Secondary Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
Reference Form: Choose/Electronic
The learner will be able to choose appropriate electronic media as a resource.
Strand Scope Source
Reference Form Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
Research Project: Anticipate/Problems
The learner will be able to anticipate readers' problems.
Strand Scope Source
Research Project Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.18, #1.8.11.; C
  
Research Skills: Appropriate Strategies
The learner will be able to use appropriate research strategies to locate information.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to organize central ideas gained through research.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to present the central ideas gained through research.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
Research Skills: Reliability/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information for reliability.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
Research Skills: Search Strategies
The learner will be able to use search strategies to locate electronic information.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
Research Skills: Traditional/Search
The learner will be able to use traditional search methods.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
Research Skills: Validity/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information for validity.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
Sources: Cross Reference/Collect
The learner will be able to cross reference sources while collecting information.
Strand Scope Source
Reference Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
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Group: Brainstorming
The learner will be able to share his/her own ideas when brainstorming within a group.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C9
  
Group: Suggestions
The learner will be able to make suggestions to a group.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C9
  
Group: Show Effort
The learner will be able to shows effort when participating in group activities.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C9
  
Group: Cooperative/Participate
The learner will be able to participate cooperatively in a group.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C9
  
Group: Responsibly/Participate/Tasks
The learner will be able to participate responsibly in group tasks.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C9
  
Conversation: Ideas/Respond
The learner will be able to appropriately and courteously respond to ideas given by others.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C9
  
Group: Contributions/Expand/Others
The learner will be able to expand the contributions of others in group efforts.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C9
  
Group: Thoughts/Feelings/Express
The learner will be able to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas to defend his/her position.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C12
  
Persuasion: Encourage/Persuade/Convince
The learner will be able to encourage, persuade, convince, or motivate individuals or groups.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasion Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C12
  
Formal/Informal: Situation/Organization
The learner will be able to speak in various situations using an organizational pattern appropriate for the audience and purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Formal/Informal Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F6
  
Purposes: Ideas/Clarity
The learner will be able to speak to express ideas clearly.
Strand Scope Source
Speaking Purposes Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F6
  
Evaluating: Feedback/Receive/Use
The learner will be able to receive and use feedback on his/her presentation.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F6
  
Purposes: Format/Choose
The learner will be able to choose a format appropriate for the situation.
Strand Scope Source
Speaking Purposes Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F6
  
Language Conventions: Style/Tone
The learner will be able to use oral language and other cues that are appropriate in style, tone, and complexity to the audience and situation.
Strand Scope Source
Language Conventions Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F6
  
Vocal Characteristic: Clarity/Speed
The learner will be able to communicate using clear speech, at a speed which is appropriate for the student's age and purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Vocal Characteristic Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C
  
Vocal Characteristic: Inflection/Varied
The learner will be able to use varied inflections to communicate with others.
Strand Scope Source
Vocal Characteristic Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C
  
Debate: Informal
The learner will be able to participate in informal debates.
Strand Scope Source
Debate: Participation Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E
  
Discussion: Role/Small Group
The learner will be able to participate in his/her assigned role during a small group discussion.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11, E
  
Evaluator: Discussion/Others
The learner will be able to use established criteria to evaluate others during a discussion.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11, E
  
Formal: Speaking Skills/Appropriate
The learner will be able to use speaking skills appropriate to formal speaking situations.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Formal Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; C
  
Group: Adjust Involvement
The learner will be able to adjust involvement in a group to encourage equal participation.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
Group: Adjust Tone
The learner will be able to adjust tone to encourage group participation.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; D
  
Volume: Varied/Use
The learner will be able to use varied speech volumes to communicate with others.
Strand Scope Source
Vocal Characteristic: Volume Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C
  
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Communication: Group/Express
The learner will be able to listen to others express themselves in the context of working in a group.
Strand Scope Source
Effective Communication Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C9
  
Affective: Respond Thoughtfully
The learner will be able to listen and respond thoughtfully to a speaker.
Strand Scope Source
Listening Responses: Affective Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F5
  
Critical Listening: Stereotypes
The learner will be able to examine stereotypes presented in spoken language.
Strand Scope Source
Critical Listening Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.16, #1.7.11, B
  
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Technical: Meaning/Locate
The learner will be able to use resources to locate the meaning of unfamiliar technical vocabulary.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary: Technical Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F1
  
Technical: Meaning/Determine
The learner will be able to determine the meaning of unknown technical vocabulary.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary: Technical Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F1
  
Reference Sources: Unfamiliar Words
The learner will be able to apply the use of resources to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary Strategies: Reference Sources Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F1
  
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Author: Accuracy/Appropriate
The learner will be able to evaluate the accuracy, appropriateness, style, and plausibility of reports, proposals, or theories of other authors.
Strand Scope Source
Author Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F1
  
Author: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate organization and content to determine author purpose and effectiveness according to author theses, accuracy, thoroughness, logic, and reasoning.
Strand Scope Source
Author Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
Nonfiction: Reading
The learner will be able to read a variety of nonfiction.
Strand Scope Source
Informational Text Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.8, #1.3.11.; F
  
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Reading Operations
Strategies: Locate/Comprehend/Prose
The learner will be able to locate, comprehend, and interpret information in prose and documents, including manuals, graphs, and schedules, in order to perform tasks.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Strategies Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F1
  
Detail: Relevance/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the relevance of details in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Detail Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F1
  
Fact: Relevant/Identify
The learner will be able to identify relevant facts in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Fact Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F1
  
Detail: Specifications/Identify
The learner will be able to identify relevant specifications in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Fact Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F1
  
Main Idea: Identify
The learner will be able to identify main ideas from reading passages.
Strand Scope Source
Main Idea Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F1
  
Theme: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the theme of a given reading passage.
Strand Scope Source
Themes Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F1
  
Compare/Contrast: Idea/Theme/Issue
The learner will be able to compare and contrast ideas, themes, and issues in various reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Compare/Contrast Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
Compare/Contrast: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to compare and contrast characters in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Character: Compare/Contrast Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
Fact/Opinion: Distinguish
The learner will be able to distinguish fact from opinion in texts by using complete and accurate information, coherent arguments, and points of view.
Strand Scope Source
Fact/Opinion Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
Variety of Sources: Fluent
The learner will be able to read a variety of text fluently.
Strand Scope Source
Source Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
Analyze: Effectiveness/Literary Device
The learner will be able to analyze literary devices for quality of effectiveness.
Strand Scope Source
Literary Device: Analyze Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; C
  
Draw Conclusion: Established Criteria
The learner will be able to use established criteria when drawing conclusions.
Strand Scope Source
Draw Conclusion Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
Main Idea: Extending
The learner will be able to extend the main idea of a given passage by applying it to a new context or situation.
Strand Scope Source
Main Idea Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
Strategies: Evaluate/Effective
The learner will be able to evaluate which reading strategies were most effective for a variety of texts.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Strategies Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
Support: Evidence
The learner will be able to support his/her assertions about a text with evidence.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
Synthesizing: Ideas
The learner will be able to synthesize ideas in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Synthesizing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
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Media Form: Media/Repertoire
The learner will be able to appreciate and use a wide variety of media forms.
Strand Scope Source
Media Form Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
Media Message: Expand Understanding
The learner will be able to create and use a media project that expands understanding.
Strand Scope Source
Media Message Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
Purposes: Learning/Thinking
The learner will be able to use media to stimulate his/her learning and thinking skills.
Strand Scope Source
Media Purposes Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F
  
Media Form: Variety/Integrate
The learner will be able to integrate a variety of media forms into a completed project.
Strand Scope Source
Media Form Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F
  
Media: Gain Information
The learner will be able to gain information from a variety of media sources.
Strand Scope Source
Media Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F
  
Multimedia: Develop/Understanding
The learner will be able to develop a multimedia presentation that demonstrates understanding of a topic.
Strand Scope Source
Media Aids: Multimedia Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F
  
Multimedia: Effectively/Use
The learner will be able to effectively use appropriate media in a multimedia presentation.
Strand Scope Source
Media Aids: Multimedia Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F
  
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Explain Ethical Decisions
The learner will be able to explain the components of making ethical decisions.
Strand Scope Source
Ethics Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 12
  
Analyze Ethical Decisions
The learner will be able to analyze the factors that should be considered when making and evaluating ethical decisions.
Strand Scope Source
Ethics Master Bloomsburg Area School District- Module 12
  
Fallacies
The learner will be able to detect fallacies in reasoning.
Strand Scope Source
Ethics Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 12
  
Ethics in Communication
The learner will be able to analyze ethical issues related to communications.
Strand Scope Source
Ethics Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 12; Library Standards 3.2
  
Synthesize Ethical Standards
The learner will be able to synthesize his understanding of the ethical standards to make ethical decisions for hypothetical or actual scenarios and recognize the importance of ethical decision-making.
Strand Scope Source
Ethics Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 12
  
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Demographic analysis
The learner will be able to describe the implications of the major demographic changes that are taking place in the workplace.
Strand Scope Source
Diversity Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 11
  
Cultural View
The learner will be able to analyze his own cultural viewpoints by evaluating factors including stereotypes, privilege, and oppression.
Strand Scope Source
Diversity Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 11
  
Culture's Impact on Communication
The learner will be able to explain how cultural factors affect communication.
Strand Scope Source
Diversity Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 11
  
Overcoming Communication Barriers
The learner will be able to apply strategies for overcoming communication barriers related to gender, ethnicity/race, ability, and age.
Strand Scope Source
Diversity Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 11
  
Valuing Diversity
The learner will be able to recognize the importance of valuing and promoting diversity.
Strand Scope Source
Diversity Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 11
  
Synthesis of Tolerance
The learner will be able to synthesize his understanding of the ally behavior to demonstrate tolerance for others in hypothetical or actual scenarios through creative writing, role plays, research papers, and / or authentic encounters.
Strand Scope Source
Diversity Master Bloomsburg Area School District(a)
  
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Technical Communications
Effective Technical Communication
The learner will be able to articulate the characteristics of effective technical communication.
Strand Scope Source
Technical Communications Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 13
  
Audience Analysis
The learner will be able to create a survey to analyze the audience's interest, prior knowledge, and needs for a proposed topic for technical communications.
Strand Scope Source
Technical Communications Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 13
  
Task Analysis
The learner will be able to create a flow chart to analyze the elements and their rationale, cautions and warnings, and tips associated with a proposed topic for technical communications.
Strand Scope Source
Technical Communications Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 13
  
Create Documents
The learner will be able to plan and create documents such as instruction guides, visual aids, and/or proposals.
Strand Scope Source
Technical Communications Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 13
  
Design
The learner will be able to apply the principles of information and graphic design to the creation of documents.
Strand Scope Source
Technical Communications Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 13
  
Print Styles
The learner will be able to add graphics to enhance written text.
Strand Scope Source
Print Style Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
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Negotiations to Solve Problems
Conflict analysis
The learner will be able to analyze interpersonal relationships and intrapersonal traits as these hinder or assist in solving conflicts.
Strand Scope Source
Negotiations Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 7
  
Issue Analysis
The learner will be able to analyze the underlying issues of a problems, rather than focusing on positions of the stakeholders thereby avoiding the pitfalls of positional bargaining.
Strand Scope Source
Negotiations Master Bloomsburg Area School District- Module 7
  
Brainstorming Solutions
The learner will be able to invent options that are fair for all stakeholders involved in conflicts.
Strand Scope Source
Negotiations Master Bloomsburg Area School District - Module 7
  
Problem-solving Negotiations
The learner will be able to synthesize his understanding of problem-solving negotiations to resolve conflicts for hypothetical or actual scenarios through written proposals, role play scenarios, and / or authentic encounters.
Strand Scope Source
Negotiations Master Bloomsburg Area School District(a)
  
Group: Procedures/Policies/Challenge
The learner will be able to challenge current procedures, policies, or authority figures in a responsible manner.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C9, C12
  
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Practices: Problems/Solve
The learner will be able to work together with others to solve problems.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Practices Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, C9
  
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Language Arts Processes
Expressing Ideas: Imagination/Use
The learner will be able to use his or her imagination.
Strand Scope Source
Expressing Ideas Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F7
  
Expressing Ideas: Connect/Unrelated
The learner will be able to connect ideas that seem unrelated.
Strand Scope Source
Expressing Ideas Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F7
  
Expressing Ideas: Goals/Possibilities
The learner will be able to rework goals to create new possibilities.
Strand Scope Source
Expressing Ideas Master Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), 1991, Grade 12, F7
  
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