ELA+COMPETENCIES

[|9th grade Competencies]
Profile English Department Competencies Revised on November 5, 2014

By the end of their junior year, Profile students will be able to...

WRITING

1. __Process Competency:__ Students will demonstrate the writing process.

__Process Performance Indicators:__ 1) Choose and develop appropriate thoughts and information to produce clear and coherent writing.* 2) Use appropriate voice, words and style based on task, audience and purpose.* 3) Organize and format writing based on task, audience, purpose in order to aid in understanding.* 4) Practice effective editing techniques.* 5) Practice effective revision techniques, including revision based on feedback.* 6) Show growth and development from year to year as a reader, writer, speaker and listener.*

2. __Writing Arguments Competency:__ Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critique written or spoken arguments and write arguments that support claims with reasoning and sufficient evidence.

__Writing Arguments Performance Indicators:__ 1) Use valid reasoning and evidence to support claims.* 2) Use persuasive techniques and strategies effectively such as ethos, pathos and logos.* 3) Find reliable resources that support claim.* 4) Cite sources if used.* 5) Show growth and development from year to year as a reader, writer, speaker and listener.*

3. __Informative/Explanatory Writing Competency:__ Write informative/explanatory pieces to convey information and ideas accurately and clearly.

__Informative/Explanatory Writing Performance Indicators:__ 1) Write informative/explanatory pieces to convey information and ideas accurately and clearly.* 2) Show growth and development from year to year as a reader, writer, speaker and listener.*

4. __Narrative Writing Competency:__ Students will write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events.

__Narrative Writing Performance Indicators:__ 1) Use effective techniques to write narratives such as appropriate details, plot structure, style and voice. 2) Express the human experience through a narrative (universal themes). 3) Show growth and development from year to year as a reader, writer, speaker and listener.*

5. __Research Writing Competency:__ Students will engage in research to investigate topics and to analyze, integrate, and present information.

__Research Writing Performance Indicators:__ 1) Create authentic questions to focus research.* 2) Find and evaluate sources from diverse media and formats for reliability and accuracy.* 3) Recognize bias in a source .* 4) Cite sources to avoid plagiarism .* 5) Synthesize information from research to create understanding.* 6) Show growth and development from year to year as a reader, writer, speaker and listener.*

6. __Analysis Competency:__ Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze a variety of print and nonprint literary and informational pieces.

__Analysis Performance Indicators:__ 1) Analyze how author's choices impact meaning of a text. 2) Connect the piece to its historical and social context. 3) Examine persuasive strategies used to formulate an argument.* 4) Use evidence in the text to support ideas.* 5) Show growth and development from year to year as a reader, writer, speaker and listener.*

7. __Conventions Competency:__ Students will be able to apply Standard English rules to communicate effectively.

__Conventions Performance Indicators:__ 1) Demonstrate command of grammar such as writing in complete sentences, not using run-on sentences, verb tense, subject/verb agreement, pronoun agreement, etc.* 2) Demonstrate command of mechanics such as capitalization, punctuation, etc.* 3) Demonstrate command of spelling and usage.* 4) Choose effective sentence structure to convey meaning.* 5) Show growth and development from year to year as a reader, writer, speaker and listener.*

VOCABULARY

8. __Vocabulary Competency:__ Students will apply and acquire vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, writing, and the use of vocabulary strategies.

__Vocabulary Performance Indicators:__ 1) Use context clues to define unfamiliar vocabulary.* 2) Apply knowledge of word parts to an unfamiliar word.* 3) Choose effective words to convey meaning through recognizing connotations of a word and/or different degrees of meaning.* 4) Apply and acquire vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading and writing.* 5) Show growth and development from year to year as a reader, writer, speaker and listener.*

SPEAKING AND LISTENING

9. __Speaking & Listening Competency:__ Students will demonstrate the ability to speak, listen and view effectively for a variety of purposes.

__Speaking and Listening Performance Indicators:__ 1) Collaborate effectively, actively listen and participate.* 2) E ffectively express your own ideas.* 3) Choose the most effective method to organize, develop and present knowledge and information for a specific task, purpose and audience.* 4) Use effective nonverbal and verbal communication .* 5) Show growth and development from year to year as a reader, writer, speaker and listener.*  READING

10. __Reading Literacy Competency:__ Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and critique a variety of increasingly complex print and non-print literary texts. 11. __Reading Informational Texts Competency:__ Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and critique a variety of increasingly complex print and non-print informational texts, including texts for science, social studies, and technical subjects.

__Reading Performance Indicators:__ 1) Apply active reading strategies.* 2) Increase your knowledge and comprehension through reading.* 3) Establish independent reading habits. 4) Show growth and development from year to year as a reader, writer, speaker and listener.*

*Denotes a basic competency required for graduation

=Profile School Core Values, Beliefs, and Learning Expectations=

Narrative Statement
We value an educational experience that encourages each student to reach his or her highest level of

academic capability. We promote respect, communication, compassion, and accomplishment for each

member of our Profile Community. We value collaboration among staff, students, families, and community

members to support personal and social development in addition to academic growth in all our students.

Therefore, we believe in providing diverse educational opportunities that inspire, engage, and challenge all

students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be contributing members of their local and

global communities.

Knowledgeable Person
● Students will develop and apply the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to lead enriched

lives and fulfill the obligations of a Profile School diploma.

Effective Communication
1. Students will write and speak effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes.

2. Students will read, listen to, view and interact with various media actively and critically.

3. Students will locate, gather, analyze, and synthesize information using technology.

4. Students will present information using technology and other media to express self and convey

purpose and understanding.

5. Students will draw conclusions, solve problems, and reflect critically.

Personal and Social Competencies
1. Students will engage actively in class discussions and activities.

2. Students will collaborate and cooperate effectively and respectfully.

3. Students will work responsibly to further their knowledge, skills, and understanding.

4. Students will be self-advocates and seek help when necessary.

Civic Competencies
1. Students will be responsible, knowledgeable, positive and contributing members of their

communities.

2. Students will demonstrate acceptable, appropriate use of technology.

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