Outline for Language Arts Content

Reading

Print (early elementary)
Phonics - phonological, syntactic, semantic, pragmatic
Word analysis - structural analysis (etymology origin, spelling, abbreviations, prefix, suffix, …)
Fluency - three dimensions are (accuracy in identifying sounds), automaticity (automatic processing), and conversation tone, rhythm, metaphors, analogies, (prosody).
Vocabulary - semantic relationships, context clues, word etymology, using and relating new vocabulary to prior knowledge…, Skill - determine meaning using print and digital reference.
Comprehension - purpose, identify cause and effect, compare and contrast, critical thinking, summarizing, sequencing, evaluation of author’s - bias, beliefs, purposes functions propaganda… Genre,
Inferring
Main idea
Cause and effect
Sequencing
Predicting outcomes
Literal, inferred, emotional - aesthetic
Tone, style, imagery, metaphor, simile,

Writing

Process - prewriting, drafting, editing, revising
Conventions - grammar, spelling...
Fluency - Always a lot of ways to write a sentence, but one or two ways will sound better.
Ideas - the heart of the paper expresses ideas clearly, holds the paper together, has meaning focus and detailed exploration of the topic.
Organization - Road map of the paper. Details should help lead and develop the conclusion. Use good transitions and give the paper purpose and structure.
Voice - personality of the writer, gives the paper a sense of special flavor and uniqueness.
Word choice - Use verbs that are active powerful and energetic that paint a memorable picture in the reader’s mind.
Plus one + - presentation

Genre - six genres descriptive, expository, journals & letters, narrative, persuasive, poetry.

Speaking skills and Listening Skills

Analyze information
Communicate information
Develop information given or spoken
Apply information
Find information when necessary

Reciprocal communication
Develop apply and adapt communication skills

Multiliteracies

Research
Analyze
Communicate information in a variety of media - textual, visual, digital

Visual - creating interpreting….

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