2006 Mississippi Language Arts Curriculum Framework - Revised Dr. Hank M. Bounds, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Beth Sewell, Executive to the Superintendent Dr. Kris Kaase, Associate State Superintendent of Academic Education Robin Miles, Bureau Director, Office of Reading, Early Childhood and Language Arts Mississippi Department of Education P.O. Box 771, 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi 39205 (601) 359-3778 www.mde.k12.ms.us 2006 Mississippi Language Arts Framework-Revised The Mississippi State Board of Education, the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi School for the Arts, the Mississippi School for the Blind, the Mississippi School for the Deaf, and the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the non- discrimination policies of the above mentioned entities: Director, Office of Human Resources Mississippi Department of Education 359 North West Street Suite 359 Jackson, Mississippi 39201 (601) 359-3511 ii 2006 Mississippi Language Arts Framework-Revised ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Mississippi Department of Education gratefully acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the following educators for developing a quality framework document to improve language arts instruction in Mississippi’s classrooms. Martha Abadie Hattie Barnes Leigh Bein Janet Berry Lucy Britton Linda Brown Marty Clark Bobbie Clifton Trudy Cook Sandra Fletcher Janet Fortner Jason Frazier Marcia French Patrick Gray Cindy Hale Julia Harrington Amy Kent Allison Kittrell Sharon Long Rebecca McCaleb Carolyn Miller Alice Mitchell Renee Moore Melissa Ortego Gaylynn Parker Carol Rawlings Ron Rodenmeyer Theresa Schultz Lisa Smith Steven Sullivan Jennifer Templeton Linda Thames Shelia Thompson Sylvia Thornton iii 2006 Mississippi Language Arts Framework-Revised Special thanks to those individuals who served on the Language Arts Advisory Team and provided feedback in developing this document. Joanna Bailey Dr. Devon Brenner Bobbie Clifton Vicki Davidson Coretta Doss Winona Dykes Sally Edwards Miranda Freeman Dr. Mary Grant Elizabeth Hadaway Marilyn Ishee Nira Coleman-Johnson Elease Lee Carmen Malone Robin Miles Candace Mize Jackie Mockbee Emily Mulhollen Dr. Kim Patterson Nancy Pickering Shemica Pitts Dr. Bonita Coleman-Potter Kathy Sellers Cindy Simmons Mary Ellen Szuwalski Katie Tonore Sonja Truesdell Additional help for the creation of teaching strategies was provided to the Revision Team by the Mississippi Writing Thinking Institute. The Language Arts Curriculum Revision Team extends sincere thanks to this organization for their valuable contributions to this document. iv 2006 Mississippi Language Arts Framework-Revised TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................................ i Kindergarten .........................................................................................................1 First Grade............................................................................................................6 Second Grade.....................................................................................................12 Third Grade.........................................................................................................18 Fourth Grade ......................................................................................................24 Fifth Grade..........................................................................................................30 Sixth Grade.........................................................................................................37 Seventh Grade....................................................................................................44 Eighth Grade.......................................................................................................51 Ninth Grade ........................................................................................................59 Tenth Grade........................................................................................................64 Eleventh Grade...................................................................................................69 Twelfth Grade .....................................................................................................73 Accelerated English ............................................................................................77 Advanced Placement: English Language and Composition................................78 Advanced Placement: English Literature and Composition ................................80 African-American Literature ................................................................................82 The American Novel ...........................................................................................83 Broadcast Journalism .........................................................................................84 Compensatory Reading, Course I.......................................................................88 Compensatory Reading, Course II......................................................................90 Compensatory Writing, Course I.........................................................................92 Compensatory Writing, Course II........................................................................94 Creative Writing ..................................................................................................96 Debate I ..............................................................................................................97 Debate II .............................................................................................................99 Debate III ..........................................................................................................101 Developmental Reading....................................................................................103 Introduction to Journalism.................................................................................104 v 2006 Mississippi Language Arts Framework-Revised Journalism Laboratory I, II, III ...........................................................................106 Mississippi Writers ............................................................................................107 Mythology .........................................................................................................108 Oral Communication (Middle School) ...............................................................110 Oral Communication I .......................................................................................112 Oral Communication II ......................................................................................114 Public Speaking ................................................................................................116 Short Story........................................................................................................118 Technical and Workplace Writing......................................................................119 Twentieth Century Literature.............................................................................122 World Literature ................................................................................................124 Written Communication.....................................................................................126 Appendix...........................................................................................................127 Glossary............................................................................................................170 vi 2006 Mississippi Language Arts Framework-Revised MISSION STATEMENT The primary purpose of the 2006 Mississippi Language Arts Framework-Revised is to promote an understanding of the principles, concepts, and processes of the language arts curriculum in Mississippi. The content of the framework is centered on the areas of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, research, and inquiry. In teaching each of these key areas of the language arts curriculum, teachers should work to ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful activities that emphasize the importance of language arts in daily life; enhance students’ confidence in their ability to read, write, speak, listen, view, and conduct research; and help students learn to communicate and reason more effectively. The framework provides teachers with a guide to assist in instructing students with the essential language arts concepts students should learn as they pursue a career or continue their education. PURPOSE The 2006 Mississippi Language Arts Framework-Revised is the basis for curriculum development for K-12 language arts teachers in Mississippi. The framework provides an outline of what students should know and be able to do through competencies and objectives (previously identified as benchmarks and benchmark items), as well as curriculum guides that include teaching strategies and student activities. The framework replaces the previous document, the Mississippi Language Arts Framework 2006 that was implemented in 2006. CYCLE All Mississippi content area frameworks are reviewed on a six