Standard 1 Reading:

The student reads and comprehends text across the curriculum.

KS RE HS.1

Benchmark 1

The student expands vocabulary.

KS RE HS.1.3

Indicator 1

The student determines meaning of words or phrases using context clues (e.g., definitions, restatements, examples, descriptions, comparison and contrast, cause and effect) from sentences or paragraphs.

KS RE HS.1.3.1

The teacher gives students a list of words to look for as they read (or has students generate their own lists by searching for words which they are unfamiliar). Students record the predicted meaning. As a class, students discuss and compare the possible interpretations based on the clues. Discussion should lead students toward determining the real meaning and which context clue method is utilized.

Indicator 2

The student identifies, interprets, and analyzes the use of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, idioms, analogies, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, personification, imagery, and symbolism.

KS RE HS.1.3.4

The teacher has students construct posters to illustrate the most common types of relationships expressed in analogies, similes, and metaphors. These posters could include student-generated examples and artwork/illustrations and can be displayed in the classroom as instructional tools.

In World History, the teacher has students write analogies to describe the Byzantine Empire, for example: "If the Byzantine Empire was an animal, it would be a(n)...."

The teacher has the students read a variety of comic books which contain onomatopoeia. the students must identify the words related to onomatopoeia and write them on a paper.

The teacher has students read poetry written by several American poets. Students are instructed to write the words or phrases showing personification. Then students write their own poem using personification showing how they gave human qualities, such as to cry, to sing and to talk to the objects in their poem.

Benchmark 2

The student comprehends a variety of texts (narrative, expository, technical, and
persuasive).

KS RE HS.1.4

Indicator 1

The student understands the purpose of text features (e.g., title, graphs/charts and maps, table of contents, boldface type, italics, glossary, index, headings, subheadings, topic and summary sentences, captions, sidebars, underlining, numbered or bulleted lists, footnotes, annotations) and uses such features to locate information in and to gain meaning from appropriate-level texts.

KS RE HS.1.4.2

The teacher writes the different text features onto paper or cardboard disks and puts them into a container. After reading a section from a literature textbook, the teacher divides the students work with a partner. The teacher instructs the students to randomly select a paper or disk with the written text features. The students look in the literature read from the textbook for an example of the text feature which was drawn from the container. The students make a poster explaining the text feature and presents it to the class.

The teacher in social studies, has the students develop a series of maps and/or charts to explain the occurrences and distribution of one distinctive part of a major physical component of Earth's environment (e.g., climate, landforms, erosion, or natural disasters.)

Indicator 2

The student uses information from the text to make inferences and to draw conclusions.

KS RE HS.1.4.5

The teacher has the students read a narrative text. As the students are reading about a character, the teacher has the students make inferences about the character using the descriptive words which are describing the character. The students arrive at their inferences using a word equation (see-example-below)

Character-Description--+--Prior-Knowledge--=--Inference
(What-are-the-details)----------------(What-the-details-mean-to-you)

The teacher encourages the students to draw conclusions using information from the text. The teacher has the students chart piece -of information from the text onto a two-column graphic organizer (see below) and draw conclusions using the information from the text.

Information-From-The-text Conclusion
Friends-are-buying-dresses Going-somewhere-special
Students-decorating-the-gym A-possible-party
Making-reservations-for-dinner A-special-occasion

In World History, the teacher, has the students develop a five-column matrix with the four characteristics of a civilization and add religion. Then down the side, give a row in the matrix to each Middle Eastern ancient civilization: Sumerians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Assyrians, and Hebrews. The students complete the matrix as a chart of information to show how each group fulfilled the requirements of being deemed a civilization. Students should then draw conclusions about each civilization and the Middle Eastern civilization as a region.

Indicator 3

The student analyzes and evaluates how authors use text structures (e.g., sequence, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, description, cause effect) to achieve their purposes.

KS RE HS.1.4.6

The teacher provides students with models or students create their own graphic organizers to identify and analyze the structures of the texts
_ comparison/contrast - Venn diagram
_ sequence/narration - story map - causal chain
_ cause effect - fish bone
description (categorize details - tree diagram) semantic features analysis Venn diagram

In United States History, the teacher, has the students construct a timeline showing treaties, mutual defense pacts, and other events that led to a rapid escalation of the conflicts that resulted in World War I.

In social studies, the teacher, has students research a current law to establish its purpose and effect or create a law that will solve a problem.

Indicator 4

The student analyzes and evaluates how an author's style (e.g., word choice, sentence structure) and use of literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, flashback, irony, symbolism, tone, mood, satire, imagery, point of view, allusion, overstatement, paradox) work together to achieve his or her purpose for writing text.

KS RE HS.1.4.11

The teacher plays a variety of appropriate music for the students to listen (e.g., classical, contemporary instrumental, rock, and etc.). After listening to each set of music, the teacher has the students answer questions (e.g., Did the music have a lot of rests?, What kinds of words did the writer use? How did the music make you feel? Did the music contain repeated words or phrases?) Once the students have completed the task, the teacher reads a passage to the students. Before reading, the teacher encourages the students to make note of any repeated words or phrases, and to keep track of the length and complexity of the words and sentences. After reading the entire passage, the teacher asks the students to indicate how the passage made them feel. Then the teacher explains to the students that the author's purpose for writing is revealed through various modes (e.g., through his/her choice or words, through his/her choice of simple or complex words and-sentence length, and through how the passage made the listener feel while hearing or reading the text).

Indicator 5

The student identifies the author's position in a persuasive text, describes techniques the author uses to support that position (e.g., bandwagon approach, glittering generalities, testimonials, citing authority, statistics, other techniques that appeal to reason or emotion), and evaluates the effectiveness of these techniques and the credibility of the information provided.

KS RE HS.1.4.14

The teacher challenges the text.

Indicator 6

The student distinguishes between fact and opinion, and recognizes propaganda e.g., advertising, media, politics, warfare), bias, and stereotypes in various types of appropriate-level texts.

KS RE HS.1.4.15

The teacher explains a fact and opinion chart.

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Standard 2 Literature:

The student responds to a variety of texts.

KS RE HS.2

Benchmark 1

The student uses literary concepts to interpret and respond to text.

KS RE HS.2.1

Indicator 1

The student identifies and describes different types of characters (e.g., protagonist, antagonist, round, flat, static, dynamic) and analyzes the development of characters.

KS RE HS.2.1.1

The teacher creates and adds to a list of characteristics for each of the different genres. This information is placed in graphic organizer form by students to use a ready reference. Just prior to reading a novel, students receive a format for a critical a review that will be completed at the end of the unit. While reading the novel, the class discusses the major components of the review as they appear: •plot-synopsis in present tense focusing on the main events and identifying the climatic scene, •characterization-protagonist/antagonist •static vs. dynamic character •flat vs. round character •reasons for classifications •how characters are revealed •setting-description and analysis of it adds to the meaning, •structure-identify and explain the narrative pattern(s) and conflict(s) •literary considerations-identification and explanation with examples of symbolism, foreshadowing, etc. as they apply to the novel. •theme primary and secondary, explicit and implicit, and •evaluation-reactions and opinions concerning the novel with justifications/explanations.

Students also complete journal entries and other activities relating to the components. After completing the novel, students conduct research concerning the critical review and write the response in the sections according to each of the major components listed and described above.

Indicator 2

The student analyzes the historical, social, and cultural context aspects of setting and their influence on characters and events in the story or literary text.

KS RE HS.2.1.2

The teacher uses a chart graph to show the elements of style, theme, plot, setting, and characters. Then students discuss inferences and draw conclusions about the story.

Indicator 3

The student analyzes and evaluates how the author uses various plot elements e.g., conflict, crisis/turning moment, climax, resolution, rising action, falling action subplots, parallel episodes) to advance the plot and make connections between events.

KS RE HS.2.1.3

The teacher uses QAR.

Indicator 4

The student identifies, analyzes, and evaluates the use of literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, flashback, irony, figurative language, imagery, symbolism, satire allusion, paradox, dialogue, point of view, overstatement) in a text.

KS RE HS.2.1.5

The teacher discusses the complex literary devices and creates a classroom definition for each. Students choose a piece of literature to use as an example for each literary device to then analyze and study in-depth. After identifying facts and opinions in a persuasive piece, students infer, explain, and record the author's bias and provide evidence of this bias. During a peer editing activity, students identify, discuss and explain each other's points of view and biases in their writing.

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Standard 3 Writing:

The students write effectively for a variety of audiences, purposes, and contexts.

KS RE HS.3

Benchmark 1

The students use writing as a tool for learning throughout the curriculum.

KS RE HS.3.1

Indicator 1

The student uses the writing process in various formats such as lab reports, journal entries, research reports, speeches, business letters, scripts, essays, critical analysis of current events and reaction papers.

KS RE HS.3.1.1

The teacher uses sticky notes.

Benchmark 2

The students use a writing process that includes preparing, drafting, revising, editing and publishing to produce a written text.

KS RE HS.3.2

Indicator 1

The student generates ideas by using strategies, which may include recalling, brainstorming, free writing, outlining, and clustering.

KS RE HS.3.2.1

The teacher allows time for brainstorming ideas and topics.

Indicator 2

The student proofreads and edits (self and peers) revisions for grammar, spelling, usage and format.

KS RE HS.3.2.3

The teacher allows time for peer review of works.

Indicator 3

The student publishes a legible final copy.

KS RE HS.3.2.5

The teacher assures that students complete a final draft on the computer.

Benchmark 3

The students use ideas that are well developed, clear and interesting.

KS RE HS.3.3

Indicator 1

The student selects topics that are original and appropriate for the task.

KS RE HS.3.3.1

The teacher allows students to select their own topic for the task.

Indicator 2

The student uses strategies for generating ideas such as brainstorming, listing, webbing, working in pairs or cooperative groups and gleaning information from print sources.

KS RE HS.3.3.2

The teacher encourages the use of graphic maps to organize thoughts.

Indicator 3

The student provides details that focus the reader's attention on important information.

KS RE HS.3.3.4

The teacher models how the use of details draws the audiences attention. The teacher models this by reading excerpts from various literature.

Indicator 4

The student develops the topic in an enlightening and purposeful way that makes a point or tells a story.

KS RE HS.3.3.5

The teacher demonstrates how to creatively construct an opening paragraph to catch the audience's attention at the beginning of the writing.

Benchmark 4

The students will use organization that enhances the reader's understanding.

KS RE HS.3.4

Indicator 1

The student writes a cohesive piece that is appropriate for a specific type of writing with a clear introduction that draws in the reader, supports main ideas and details and contains a conclusion.

KS RE HS.3.4.1

The teacher has the students work in class on a "round robin" theme where students have the opportunity to write an introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion using someone else's theme. Students must complete all three parts of a writing project which is then shared with the class.

Benchmark 5

The students use clear and fluent sentences.

KS RE HS.3.7

Indicator 1

The student uses dialogue that is natural.

KS RE HS.3.7.5

The teacher has the students read into a recording device and listen to his/her own work to check for dialogue errors.

Benchmark 6

The students use standard American English conventions.

KS RE HS.3.8

Indicator 1

The student writes paragraphs to reinforce the organizational structure of the text.
KS RE HS.3.8.1

The teacher uses graphic organizers.

Indicator 2

The student uses grammar and usage that contribute to clarity and style.

KS RE HS.3.8.2

The teacher allows for peer editing to check for misuse of grammar, clarity, and style. The teacher prepares a rubric for the editing.

Benchmark 7

The students use a variety of modes of writing for different purposes and audiences.

KS RE HS.3.9

Indicator 1

The student writes narrative pieces (e.g., personal narratives, autobiographies, and short stories).

KS RE HS.3.9.2

The teacher provides student with story map charts to organize ideas.

Indicator 2

The student writes expository pieces (e.g., research and informational writing).

KS RE HS.3.9.3

The teacher encourages summarizing of ideas for informational writing.

Indicator 3

The student writes persuasive pieces (e.g., speeches, critical evaluations, editorials, letters of application, resumes, position papers, letters to the editor, and essays).

KS RE HS.3.9.4

The teacher begins the class with a debate regarding a controversial topic. Once students have formed an opinion, the teacher provides the student with an opportunity to write a persuasive paper with support to their decision.

Indicator 4

The student writes technical pieces (e.g., business letters, charts, graphs, technical reports, manuals, and technical descriptions).

KS RE HS.3.9.5

The teacher provides students with sample resume letters. Students use their information from their personal school experiences (e.g., G.P.A., courses taken, and extracurricular activities) to compose a resume letter on their own.

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Standard 4 Research:

The student applies reading and writing skills to demonstrate learning.
KS RE HS.4

Benchmark 1

The student uses effective research practices.

KS RE HS.4.1

Indicator 1

The student locates appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, periodicals, and book indices, including databases and Internet.

KS RE HS.4.1.2

The teacher uses and explains glossaries, indexes, tables of content, CD ROM, card catalogue, electronic mail, field trips, interviews.

Indicator 2

The student verifies the accuracy, relevance, and completeness of information.

KS RE HS.4.1.3

The teacher uses inquiry chart, research report. The teacher allows students to use text organizers such as overviews, headings, and graphic features to locate and categorize information.

Indicator 3

The student analyzes the complexities and discrepancies in information and systematically organizes relevant information to support central ideas, concepts, and themes.

KS RE HS.4.1.4

The teacher uses and explains formal note-taking, outlining, graphic organizers.

Indicator 4

The student presents organized statements, reports, and speeches using visuals or media to support meaning, as appropriate.

KS RE HS.4.1.5

The teacher has students organize and record new information in systemic ways such as notes, charts, and graphic organizers.

In World History, the teacher, has the students prepare a report about the Columbian Exchange as the "big idea". The teacher will divide the students into cooperative groups and assign each group a topic about which to prepare a saturation report. Topics may include but should not be limited to: colonialism, growth of slavery, advances in navigation and other technologies, influence of Christianity, rise of mercantilism and the advent of capitalism. Each group will present the topic about which they saturated their knowledge and will include handouts and assignments to support their information.

Indicator 5

The student analyzes, organizes, and converts information into different forms such as charts, graphs, and drawings.

KS RE HS.4.1.6

The teacher uses graphic organizers.

Indicator 6

The student documents sources of information using standard format.

KS RE HS.4.1.7

The teacher provides students with a model of documents with source of information.

Indicator 7

The student uses a manual or form such as Modern Language Association (MLA or American Psychological Association (APA).

KS RE HS.4.1.8

The teacher provides models using the MLA or the APA style.

Benchmark 2

The student uses ethical research practices.

KS RE HS.4.2

Indicator 1

The student expresses information in own words using appropriate organization and grammar, word choice, and tone sufficient to the audience.

KS RE HS.4.2.2

The teacher promotes the use of role-play to express information in own words to peers.

In social students, the teacher has students divide into groups. Students do research on the important court cases (e.g., eminent domain). Each group must present their findings in a predefined manner (teacher decision). Examples: project boards, oral presentations, etc.

Indicator 2

The student constructs a bibliography with author, title, publisher, year, website name and address, and copyright date using standard style format (e.g., MLA, APA.).

KS RE HS.4.2.4

The teacher provides a model of a finished bibliography for students to follow. Encourages students to complete a task using his/her own ideas, thoughts, and design.

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Standard 5 Listening:

Learners will participate effectively as listeners within formal and informal groups.

Benchmark 1

The effective listeners participates appropriates in small groups.

Indicator 1

The students vary behavior according to take roles within the group, such as note take, leader, and clarifier.

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Standard 6 Viewing:

Students will demonstrate skills in viewing for a variety of purposes.

Benchmark 1

The effective viewer analyzes/evaluates visual messages.

Indicator 1

The students recognize the strategies used in visual messages, such as use of celebrities in persuasive appeals.

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Standard 7 Information Retrieval:

The communicator will retrieve information from a variety of appropriate sources.

Benchmark 1

The effective communicator uses sources from a variety of media and formats.

Indicator 1

The students use appropriate sources from electronic, print, and expert categories of information for purposes, audiences, occasions, and contexts.

Benchmark 2

The effective communicator collects, sorts, and selects sources and information.

Indicator 1

The students gather current information from authoritative sources.

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