English Language Arts III
Description:
ELA III share the same standards as ELA IV, as both courses work together to build a broad foundation of the skills and content knowledge needed to prepare for more advanced courses. The courses are differentiated in the complexity of texts, tasks, and time constraints with which students are asked to engage.
This capstone English Language Arts course will prepare students for post secondary plans, focusing thematically around individual and group philosophical ideas and how ideas and differing opinions and roles impact society, and the responsibilities of a group to individuals as well as individuals to a group. Aligned to Missouri Learning Standards and ACT Standards, this course will concentrate on deeper sophistication of the skills of reading and analyzing literary and informational texts and using writing to communicate analysis. This course requires an advanced understanding of grammar and language rules as well as an ability to communicate through writing and speaking.
Content Area: English Language Arts
Grades(s): 11
Course Number: 1145
Duration: Yearlong
Course Type: Required - 1 credit
NCAA Approval: Yes
Course Attachments
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Unit 1: Approaching Texts as a Reader
In this unit, students will approach a grade appropriate text as a writer by analyzing a writer’s craft and structure. This unit will have students cite and utilize evidence to draw conclusions.
Unit 1 Outline
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Unit 2: Approaching Texts as a Writer
In this unit, students will approach a grade appropriate text as a writer by analyzing a writer’s craft and structure. This unit will have students cite and utilize evidence to draw conclusions.
Unit 2 Outline
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Unit 3: Approaching Tasks as a Reader
In this unit students will review their own writing through in depth revision and editing skills. They will look into the writing process as a researcher to validate their ability to utilize multiple credible and relevant sources.
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Unit 4: Approaching Tasks as a Writer
In this unit students utilize a strong writing process to create clear and coherent writing products. They will have clear use of: Task, Purpose, Audience.