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Student Expectations |
(1) Writing/purposes. The student writes in a variety of forms, including business, personal, literary, and persuasive texts, for various audiences and purposes. The student is expected to:
(A) write in various forms with particular emphasis on business forms such as a report, memo, narrative or procedure, summary/abstract, and resumé;
(B) write in a voice and style appropriate to audience and purpose; and
(C) organize ideas in writing to ensure coherence, logical progression, and support for ideas.
(2) Writing/writing processes. The student uses recursive writing processes when appropriate. The student is expected to:
(D) frequently refine selected pieces to publish for general and specific audiences; and
(E) use technology for aspects of creating, revising, editing, and publishing texts.
(4) Writing/inquiry/research. The student uses writing as a tool for learning. The student is expected to:
(A) use writing to formulate questions, refine topics, and clarify ideas;
(B) use writing to discover, organize, and support what is known and what needs to be learned about a topic;
(C) compile information from primary and secondary sources in systematic ways using available technology;
(F) compile written ideas and representations into reports, summaries, or other formats and draw conclusions; and
(14) Listening/speaking/critical listening. The student listens attentively for a variety of purposes. The student is expected to:
(C) demonstrate proficiency in critical, empathic, appreciative, and reflective listening;
(D) use effective strategies to evaluate his/her own listening such as asking questions for clarification, comparing and contrasting interpretations with others, and researching points of interest or contention; and
(E) use effective listening to provide appropriate feedback in a variety of situations such as conversations and discussions and informative, persuasive, or artistic presentations.
(15) Listening/speaking/purposes. The student speaks clearly and effectively for a variety of purposes. The student is expected to:
(C) communicate effectively in conversations and group discussions while problem solving, and planning;
(F) make relevant contributions in conversations and discussions.
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