La Habra High School
English Department

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English Language Development Standards
ELD 3

READING

• apply prefixes and suffixes to change the meaning of the word.
• recognize meaning by identifying the root of the word in order to comprehend meaning of information read.
• recognize similar words from primary language.
• generate synonyms.
• distinguish between true and false cognates.
• identify meanings of common prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
• attack unfamiliar words.
• demonstrate knowledge of appropriate word order.
• pronounce words correctly.
• demonstrate intonation appropriate to the text.
• apply correct punctuation expression.
• identify homonyms and synonyms.
• answer questions.
• differentiate multiple meanings of words in context.
• read narrative and informational material.
• read independently.
• recognize and apply idioms, analogies, and metaphors to interpret literature and texts.
• use reading skills to obtain information from a variety of sources.
• identify rhetorical devices.
• recognize how authors use features and rhetorical devices to achieve their purposes.
• analyze the organizational structure of written material.
• identify key ideas.
• analyze the premise of an argument and its supporting evidence.
• prepare and deliver an oral presentation.
• collect data, organize information, and develop a thesis supported by evidence.
• complete and present a formal research paper.
• learn poetic elements.
• dissect poetry for meaning and poetic elements.
• demonstrate knowledge of dramatic elements.
• identify and compare genres.
• recognize works by major world authors.
• learn sub categories of genres.
• recognize examples of various sub genres.
• define and recognize literary techniques.
• describe the significance of literary elements.
• identify theme.
• describe how theme is manifested in different genres.
• explore the relationship between and among characters in literary texts.
• recognize the characteristics of different literary periods.
• identify major historical time periods and trends.
• analyze interaction between literary and historical events.

• review and recognize the elements of discourse in writing.
• modify applications and resumes to fit different career opportunities.
• distinguish between various document formats.
• demonstrate the writing process.
• write an expository paper with supporting evidence related to content areas.
• develop narrative of one’s own or another person’s life.
• use the writing process in narrative, expository, persuasive, informational, and/or descriptive writing.
• clarify and defend positions with relevant evidence, including facts, expert opinions, quotations and/or expressions of commonly accepted beliefs and logical reasoning.

LISTENING & SPEAKING

• identify the variety of sources of information.
• distinguish between fact and opinion.
• recognize the purpose(s) of media.
• identify and discuss literary elements.
• retell information heard.
• restate the sequence of the story.
• follow multi-step directions.
• restate the message.
• understand and represent both sides of an issue.
• generate examples from the message.
• understand and use figurative and idiomatic expressions in appropriate situations.
• differentiate according to audience.
• initiate conversations with a variety of age groups.
• communicate adequately in social situations by asking questions and restating the answer.
• utilize library resources.
• organize material.
• demonstrate knowledge of subject matter.
• differentiate between cause and effect.
• identify the problem and develop a solution.
• identify and use social language for various situations.
• make oral presentations on content area subjects.
• use a variety of sources.
• organize information logically to defend thesis.
• communicate effectively.