Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

Common Core Standards Converted/Unpacked Standards Date(s) Standard was Taught Resources/Websites/Strategies Language Standards 1. I can understand the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage and can use them when writing or speaking. [LACC.1112.L.1.1] 2. I can understand that language and usage evolves and can change over time, and that usage is sometimes contested. [LACC.1112.L.1.1.a] 3. I can consult references such as Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage or Garner’s Modern American Usage to answer a complex usage question or resolve a contested or debated usage issue. [LACC.1112.L.1.1.b] LACC.1112.L.1.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested. b. Resolve issues of complex or contested usage, consulting references (e.g., Merriam- Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage, Garner’s Modern American Usage) as needed. Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

LACC.1112.L.3.4: Determine or clarify 1. I can determine or clarify the the meaning of unknown and meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 11–12 phrases choosing flexibly from a reading and content, choosing range of strategies. flexibly from a range of [LACC.1112.L.2.4] strategies. 2. I can determine the meaning of a a. Use context (e.g., the overall word or phrase by considering meaning of a sentence, the context in which it is used. paragraph, or text; a word’s [LACC.1112.L.2.4.a] position or function in a 3. I can understand how changing sentence) as a clue to the parts of words alter the meaning meaning of a word or phrase. of the word and can recognize b. Identify and correctly use patterns (e.g., conceive, patterns of word changes that conception, conceivable). indicate different meanings or [LACC.1112.L.2.4.b] parts of speech (e.g., conceive, 4. I can use dictionaries and other conception, conceivable). reference materials to find the c. Consult general and specialized pronunciation of a word or reference materials (e.g., determine or clarify its precise dictionaries, glossaries, meaning, its part of speech, its thesauruses), both print and etymology, or its standard usage. digital, to find the pronunciation [LACC.1112.L.2.4.c] of a word or determine or clarify 5. I can verify the definition of a its precise meaning, its part of word or phrase I’m unsure of by speech, its etymology, or its studying the context or standard usage. consulting a reference material. d. Verify the preliminary [LACC.1112.L2.4.d] determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

LACC.1112.L.3.5: Demonstrate 1. I can demonstrate an understanding of figurative understanding of figurative language, word relationships, language, word relationships, and and nuances in word meanings. nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., [LACC.1112.L.2.5] hyperbole, paradox) in context 2. I can interpret figures of speech and analyze their role in the text. such as hyperbole and paradox in b. Analyze nuances in the meaning context and analyze their role in of words with similar the text. [LACC.1112.L.2.5.a] denotations. 3. I can analyze the nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. [LACC.1112.L.2.5] 4. I can distinguish between the meanings of words with similar denotations. [LACC.1112.L.2.5.b] LACC.1112.L.3.6: Acquire and use 1. I can accurately use and accurately general academic and understand academic and domain-specific words and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, phrases appropriate for college writing, speaking, and listening at and career readiness in my the college and career readiness reading, writing, speaking, and level; demonstrate independence listening. [LACC.1112.L.2.6] in gathering vocabulary 2. I can independently gather knowledge when considering a vocabulary knowledge when word or phrase important to considering a word or phrase comprehension or expression. important to comprehension or expression. [LACC.1112.L.2.6]

READING INFORMATIONAL TEXT 1. I can determine multiple central ideas of a text and describe how each section develops each idea central idea. [LACC.1112.RI.1.1] 2. I can analyze how central ideas of a text are shaped, refined, and complicated by specific details. [LACC.1112.RI.1.1.] 3. I can summarize what the text Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

says without including my own opinion about the subject matter. [LACC.1112.RI.1.1] LACC.1112.RI.1.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

LACC.1112.RI.1.2: Determine two or 1. I can analyze how a complex set of more central ideas of a text and ideas or sequence of events analyze their development over develops over the course of a text. the course of the text, including [LACC.1112.RI.1.1] how they interact and build on 2. I can analyze how a complex set one another to provide a of ideas or sequence of events complex analysis; provide an develops over the course of a objective summary of the text text. [LACC.1112.RI.1.2]

LACC.1112.RI.1.3 : Analyze a complex 1. I can explain how specific set of ideas or sequence of individuals, ideas, or events events and explain how specific interact and develop over the individuals, ideas, or events course of the text. interact and develop over the [LACC.1112.RI.13] course of the text. 2. I can explain how specific individuals ideas, or events interact and develop over the course of the text. LACC.1112.RI.2.4: Determine the 1. I can determine the meanings of meaning of words and phrases as words and phrases as they are they are used in a text, including used in a text. [LACC.910.L.2.4] figurative, connotative, and 2. I can distinguish between the technical meanings; analyze how figurative and connotative an author uses and refines the Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

meaning of a key term or terms meanings of words as they are over the course of a text (e.g., used in a text. [LACC.910.L.2.4] how Madison defines faction in 3. I can analyze and understand how Federalist No. 10). an author’s specific word choice affects the meaning and tone of a text. [LACC.910.L.2.4] LACC.1112.RI.2.5: Analyze and 1. I can analyze how structural evaluate the effectiveness of the elements of a text are employed structure an author uses in his or in an author’s exposition or her exposition or argument, argument, including whether the including whether the structure structure makes points clear, makes points clear, convincing, convincing, and engaging. and engaging. [LACC.1112.RI.2.5] 2. I can analyze how the author’s choices concerning how to structure portions of a text impact a reader. [LACC.1112.RI.2.5] LACC.1112.RI.2.6: Determine an 1. I can determine an author’s author’s point of view or purpose point of view or purpose in a in a text in which the rhetoric is text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing particularly effective. how style and content contribute [LACC.1112.RI.2.6] to the power, persuasiveness or 2. I can analyze how style and beauty of the text. content contribute to the power, persuasiveness or beauty of the text. [LACC.1112.RI.2.6] LACC.1112.RI.3.7: Integrate and 1. I can synthesize multiple evaluate multiple sources of sources of information information presented in presented in different media different media or formats (e.g., or formats. [LACC.1112.RI.3.7] visually, quantitatively) as well as 2. I can analyze and evaluate in words in order to address a print and non-print elements question or solve a problem. of a text. [LACC.1112.RI.3.7] Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

LACC.1112.RI.3.8 : Delineate and 1. I can understand the premises, evaluate the reasoning in seminal purposes, and arguments in U.S. texts, including the works of public advocacy, and application of constitutional analyze how these elements principles and use of legal convey meaning. reasoning (e.g., in U.S. Supreme [LACC.1112.RI.3.8] Court majority opinions and 2. I can delineate and evaluate dissents) and the premises, the reasoning in seminal U.S. purposes, and arguments in texts such as legal and works of public advocacy (e.g., The Federalist, presidential constitutional documents. addresses). [LACC.1112.RI.3.8]

LACC.1112.RI.3.9: Analyze 1. I can identify rhetorical strategies seventeenth-, eighteenth-, and employed in seventeenth-, nineteenth-century foundational eighteenth-, and nineteenth- U.S. documents of historical and century foundational U.S. literary significance (including documents of historical and The Declaration of Independence, literary significance. the Preamble to the Constitution, [LACC.1112.RI.3.9] the Bill of Rights, and Lincoln’s 2. I can analyze seventeenth-, Second Inaugural Address) for eighteenth-, and nineteenth- their themes, purposes, and century foundational U.S. rhetorical features. documents of historical and literary significance for their themes, purposes, and rhetorical features. [LACC.1112.RI.3.9] Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

LACC.1112.RI.4.10 : By the end of 1. I can distinguish between portions grade 11, read and comprehend of a text that I understand versus literary nonfiction in the grades portions that I don’t understand. 11–CCR text complexity band [LACC.1112.RI.4.10] proficiently, with scaffolding as 2. I can use various reading and needed at the high end of the note-taking strategies that will range. help me locate portions of a text that are difficult for me. [LACC.1112.RI.4.10] 3. I can list questions I have about a text and ask for help in order to understand portions of a text that are too difficult for me. [LACC.1112.RI.4.10] 4. I can seek out additional resources to help me understand complicated texts. [LACC.1112.RI.4.10] 1. I can locate and summarize strong and thorough evidence in the text LACC.1112.RL.1.1: Cite strong and to support my analysis of what the thorough textual evidence to text says. [LACC.1112.RL.1.1] support analysis of what the text 2. I can distinguish between what says explicitly as well as the text explicitly states versus inferences drawn from the text, what the text suggests implicitly. including determining where the [LACC.1112.RL.1.1] text leaves matters uncertain. 3. I can draw conclusions based on what the text suggests implicitly. [LACC.1112.RL.1.1] 4. I can determine where the text leaves matters uncertain or is ambiguous. [LACC.1112.RL.1.1] Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

LACC.1112.RL.2.5: Analyze how an 1. I can analyze how structural author’s choices concerning elements of a text function to shape how to structure specific parts the overall meaning and aesthetic of a text (e.g., the choice of impact of a text. [LACC.1112.RL.2.5] where to begin or end a story, 2. I can analyze how the author’s the choice to provide a comedic choices concerning how to structure or tragic resolution) contribute portions of a text impact a reader. to its overall structure and [LACC.1112.RL.2.5] meaning as well as its aesthetic impact.

LACC.1112.RL.2.6: Analyze a case in 1. I can analyze and understand which grasping a point of view point of view by distinguishing requires distinguishing what is what a narrator or character has directly stated in a text from explicitly stated in a text from the what is really meant (e.g., satire, (true) implied meaning. sarcasm, irony, or [LACC.1112.RL.2.6] understatement). 2. I can recognize satire, sarcasm, irony, and understatement in a text. [LACC.1112.2.6] LACC.1112.RL.3.7: Analyze multiple 1. I can analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live or poem. [LACC.1112.RL.3.7] production of a play or recorded 2. I can evaluate how each novel or poetry), evaluating how interpretation of a story, drama, each version interprets the or poem treats the source text. source text. (Include at least one [LACC.1112.RL.3.7] play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.) Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

LACC.1112.RL.3.9: Demonstrate 1. I can analyze how several knowledge of eighteenth-, foundational works of American nineteenth- and early-twentieth- literature address a similar theme or topic. [LACC.1112.RL.3.9] century foundational works of 2. I can analyze how several American literature, including foundational works of American how two or more texts from the literature from the same time same period treat similar themes period address a similar theme or or topics. topic. [LACC.1112.RL.3.9] 3. I can analyze how foundational works of American literature reflect or reject the values commonly associated with the time period in which they were created. [LACC.1112.RL.3.9] LACC.1112.RL.4.10: By the end of 1. I can distinguish between portions grade 11, read and comprehend of a text that I understand versus literature, including stories, portions that I don’t understand. dramas, and poems, in the grades [LACC.1112.RL.4.10] 11–CCR text complexity band 2. I can use various reading and proficiently, with scaffolding as note-taking strategies that will needed at the high end of the help me locate portions of a text range. that are difficult for me. [LACC.1112.RL.4.10] By the end of grade 12, read and 3. I can list questions I have about a comprehend literature, including text and ask for help in order to stories, dramas, and poems, at understand portions of a text that the high end of the grades 11-CCR are too difficult for me. text complexity band [LACC.1112.RL.4.10] independently and proficiently. 4. I can seek out additional resources to help me understand complicated texts. [RL.11-CCR.10]

LA CC.1112.SL.1.1: Initiate and 1. I can effectively participate in one- participate effectively in a range of on-one, group, and teacher-led Grade 11-12: English Language Arts collaborative discussions (one-on- discussions. [LACC.1112.SL.1.1] one, in groups, and teacher-led) with 2. I can articulate my own ideas diverse partners on grades 11–12 clearly and persuasively in a topics, texts, and issues, building on discussion. [LACC.1112.SL.1.1] others’ ideas and expressing their 3. I can draw from and build on the own clearly and persuasively. ideas of others in a discussion. a. Come to discussions prepared, [LACC.1112.SL.1.1] having read and researched 4. I can refer to evidence from texts material under study; explicitly and other research on the topic or draw on that preparation by issue discussed in class. referring to evidence from texts [LACC.1112.SL.1.1] and other research on the topic 5. I can collaborate with peers to set or issue to stimulate a proactive guidelines for class thoughtful, well-reasoned discussions. [LACC.1112.SL.1.1] exchange of ideas. 6. I can establish roles for group b. Work with peers to promote civil, members and adhere to the role democratic discussions and assigned to me. decision-making, set clear goals [LACC.1112.SL.1.1] and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed. 7. I can clarify, verify, or challenge c. Propel conversations by posing ideas and conclusions in a and responding to questions that discussion or collaborative probe reasoning and evidence; activity. [LACC.1112.SL.1.1] ensure a hearing for a full range 8. I can collaborate with others to of positions on a topic or issue; resolve contradictions and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas conflicts where possible. and conclusions; and promote [LACC.1112.SL.1.1] divergent and creative 9. I can assess and determine what perspectives. additional information or research d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse is required to deepen the perspectives; synthesize investigation or complete the comments, claims, and evidence task. [LACC.1112.SL.1.1] made on all sides of an issue; 10. I can prepare for discussions by resolve contradictions when reading and researching c lass possible; and determine what materials beforehand. additional information or [LACC.1112.SL.1.1.a] research is required to deepen 11. I can participate in civil, the investigation or complete the democratic discussions and Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

task. decision-making. [LACC.1112.SL.1.1.b] 12. I can propel conversations by posing and responding to questions. [LACC.1112.SL.1.1.c] 13. I can respect and promote divergent and creative perspectives in a discussion or collaborative activity. [LACC.1112.SL.1.1.d]

LACC.1112.SL.1.2: Integrate multiple 1. I can actively listen and observe sources of information presented when multiple sources of in diverse formats and media information are presented to me in diverse formats and media. (e.g., visually, quantitatively, [LACC.1112.SL.1.2] orally) in order to make informed 2. I can integrate multiple sources of decisions and solve problems, information presented in diverse evaluating the credibility and formats and media. accuracy of each source and [LACC.1112.SL.1.2] noting any discrepancies among 3. I can make informed decisions and solve problems based on the data. information presented to me. [LACC.1112.SL.1.2] 4. I can evaluate the credibility and accuracy of multiple sources presented to me and note any discrepancies among the data. [LACC.1112.SL.1.2] LACC.910.SL.1.3: Evaluate a speaker’s 1. I can define rhetoric, ethos, point of view, reasoning, and use pathos, and logos. of evidence and rhetoric, [LACC.1112.SL.1.3] identifying any fallacious 2. I can evaluate a speakerʼs point of view, reasoning, and use of reasoning or exaggerated or evidence and rhetoric. distorted evidence. [LACC.1112.SL.1.3] 3. I can assess a speaker’s stance, Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used. [LACC.1112.SL.1.3]

LACC.1112.SL.2.4: Present 1. I can formulate a clear and information, findings, and distinct perspective on a topic or supporting evidence, conveying a issue and amass evidence to support that perspective. clear and distinct perspective, [LACC.1112.SL.2.4] such that listeners can follow the 2. I can present information, line of reasoning, alternative or findings, and evidence that opposing perspectives are convey my perspective on a topic addressed, and the organization, or issue. [LACC.1112.SL.2.4] development, substance, and 3. I can engage listeners so that they follow my line of reasoning style are appropriate to purpose, and understand any possible audience, and a range of formal counterarguments or differing and informal tasks. perspectives on a topic or issue. [LACC.1112.SL.2.4] 4. I can organize, develop, and produce a presentation in a style appropriate to my purpose and audience. [LACC.1112.SL.2.4] 5. I can create presentations that include formal and informal elements depending on my purpose and audience. [LACC.1112.SL.2.4] LACC.1112.SL.2.5: Make strategic use 1. I can engage my audience by of digital media (e.g., textual, incorporating digital media into graphical, audio, visual, and my presentations smoothly and naturally. [LACC.1112.SL.2.5] interactive elements) in 2. I can enhance my audience’s presentations to enhance understanding of my findings, understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence by reasoning, and evidence and to incorporating digital media such as textual, graphical, audio, visual, Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

add interest. or interactive elements. [LACC.1112.SL.11-CCR.5]

LACC.1112.SL.2.6: Adapt speech to a 1. I can adapt my speech to a variety variety of contexts and tasks, of contexts and tasks depending demonstrating a command of on my purpose and audience. formal English when indicated or [LACC.1112.SL.2.6] appropriate. 2. I can demonstrate a command of formal English when necessary. [LACC.1112.SL.2.6] 1. I can conduct short as well as more sustained research projects LACC.1112.W.3.7: Conduct short as to answer a question I have or one well as more sustained research that is assigned to me. projects to answer a question [LACC.1112.W.3.7] (including a self-generated 2. I can conduct short as well as question) or solve a problem; more sustained research projects narrow or broaden the inquiry to solve a problem. when appropriate; synthesize [LACC.1112.W.3.7] multiple sources on the subject, 3. I can adjust my search process demonstrating understanding of according to the information I the subject under investigation. encounter during my research. [LACC.1112.W.3.7] LACC.1112.W.3.9: Draw evidence 1. I can draw evidence from literary from literary or informational and informational texts to support texts to support analysis, my analysis, reflection, and reflection, and research. research. [LACC.1112.W.3.9] a. Apply grades 11–12 Reading 2. I can apply the analytical and reflective skills I use when I read standards to literature (e.g., my writing. [LACC.1112.W.3.9] “Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics”). b. Apply grades 11–12 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning [e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court Case majority opinions and dissents] and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy [e.g., The Federalist, presidential addresses]”). LACC.1112.W.4.10: Write routinely 1. I can design a work plan to over extended time frames (time appropriately match the task, for research, reflection, and purpose, and audience for a piece of writing. [LACC.1112.W.4.10] revision) and shorter time frames 2. I can design a work plan that (a single sitting or a day or two) incorporates research, reflection, for a range of tasks, purposes and revision. [LACC.1112.W.4.10] 3. I can write routinely over shorter time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. [LACC.1112.W.4.10] 4. I can write routinely over extended time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. [LACC.1112.W.4.10] 5. I can manage a long-term research project that incorporates research, reflection, and revision. Grade 11-12: English Language Arts

[LACC.1112.W.4.10] 6. I can synthesize research gathered over shorter time frames into a long-term research project. [LACC.1112.W.4.10]