La Habra High School
English Department

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Language Arts Standards - English 1

READING

• understand figurative language.
• create figures of speech.
• identify roots of words.
• understand the origin of words.
• compare the dictionary meaning and the associative meaning of words.
• discuss the emotional impact of language.
• study word roots.
• read mythology.
• identify connections between literature and life.
• question relevant issues in the text.
• combine ideas from multiple sources and/or authors to demonstrate understanding.
• compare literature and life experiences.
• demonstrate technological knowledge.
• understand the difference between generalities and specifics.
• identify tone and point of view.
• recognize bias.
• read materials representing opposing points of view.
• identify types and purposes of dramatic literature.
• read and recognize different genres.
• identify themes in a variety of genres.
• explain how the author's choice of genres shapes the meaning.
• identify character types and motivation.
• distinguish between main and secondary characters.
• identify types of conflict.
• identify how conflict affects the plot.
• understand characterization techniques.
• analyze dialogue.
• extract themes from literary works.
• understand how themes are developed differently in various works.
• understand and identify literary devices and their effect on the plot.
• recognize plot structures.
• recognize the importance of literary terms and techniques.
• read, recognize, and evaluate ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions, ironies, and incongruities in the text.
• discuss the challenges to reader understanding.
• identify the point of view.
• understand how point of view affects the story.
• understand dramatic conventions.
• identify and recognize the purpose of dramatic conventions.
• analyze word choice.
• understand mood, tone and theme.
• understand relationship between the literary work and its historical context.

WRITTEN & ORAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS

• know correct grammatical sentence structure.
• use appropriate punctuation.
• demonstrate standard English conventions.
• develop well-structured paragraphs.
• utilize sentence variety.
• use accurate punctuation, correct spelling, and appropriate capitalization.
• use standard manuscript form.

WRITING

• develop a thesis statement establishing tone and focus.
• create sentences to support the thesis.
• provide supporting evidence.
• identify differences in voice.
• use descriptive writing techniques.
• compose & select research questions.
• explore and utilize research tools.
• outline key points.
• use textual examples as evidence.
• identify research resources.
• gather information from sources.
• apply information appropriate to topic.
• identify significant quotes & passages.
• weave quotes & passages into writing.
• use appropriate documentation.
• apply the rules of documentation.
• incorporate technology in the writing process.
• produce a final product.
• write drafts which achieve effective organization, perspective, & language.
• write autobiographical incidents.
• incorporate narrative strategies.
• develop key ideas.
• write interpretative essays.
• identify literary elements.
• analyze author's style and purpose.
• gather information from primary and secondary sources.
• organize an essay using multiple sources & evidence.
• supplement writing with visuals.
• anticipate reader disagreement.
• use appropriate documentation.
• learn appropriate business letter format.
• formulate purpose & audience in writing.
• use technology to create business letters.

LISTENING & SPEAKING

• formulate opinions.
• support opinions with relevant evidence.
• distinguish media perspectives.
• analyze media information.
• present ideas in an organized sequence.
• understand how to engage an audience.
• develop and deliver strong concluding remarks.
• develop a clear thesis.
• provide support with appropriate evidence.
• use visual and audio aids to enhance presentations.
• condense information to key points.
• demonstrate appropriate speaking and presentation skills.
• understand effective rhetorical techniques.
• study and analyze famous speeches.
• recognize how mood and tone influence audience perceptions.
• understand how diction and oral delivery affect mood and tone.
• judge the overall effectiveness of a speech.