TEACHER ELEMENTS

STUDENT ELEMENTS

GRADE 11

GRADE 11

THE TEACHER SHALL:

THE STUDENT SHOULD:

REVIEW, RETEACH, AND REASSESS PAST CONCEPTS.

NEW CONCEPTS

NEW CONCEPTS

Provide opportunities for students to write many types of multi-paragraph compositions in correct, final form.

Write an informal outline (before writing the composition) and a formal outline (while writing the composition) which includes the thematic statement, introduction, body, and conclusion. Demonstrate competency in pre-writing, drafting, revising, and proofreading skills in writing essays.

Write a character sketch and include use of figurative language.

Write a narrative essay which contains dialogue.

Write a critical essay.

Write a persuasive essay which demonstrates a clear understanding of logic--using inductive/deductive reasoning and avoiding fallacies. Write a research paper in which he/she handles quotations correctly; demonstrates competency in limiting the topic, source preparation, internal documentation, preparing works cited, outlining, summarizing, paraphrasing, and formatting. The topic should be selected from American literature or American history.

Write a r ? um?and a college admissions essay using personal document information (i.e., "personal essay").

Teach students to utilize most informational materials which are found in the library.

Utilize most of the informational materials which are found in the library.