Standard 1: Reading Prose and Poetry

General Information
Number: ELA.12.R.1
Title: Reading Prose and Poetry
Type: Standard
Subject: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 12
Strand: Reading

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Access Points

ELA.12.R.1.AP.1a
Analyze how key elements increase understanding of literary text and/or style.
ELA.12.R.1.AP.1b
Compare and contrast how the key elements impact the functional significance in interpreting the literary text.
ELA.12.R.1.AP.2a
Distinguish two or more themes throughout a literary text.
ELA.12.R.1.AP.2b
Show the development of two or more themes throughout a literary text.
ELA.12.R.1.AP.3
Show the development of character perspective, including conflicting perspectives.
ELA.12.R.1.AP.4
Analyze the connection between works of major poets and their historical context.

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