Standard 1: Communicating Through Writing

General Information
Number: ELA.12.C.1
Title: Communicating Through Writing
Type: Standard
Subject: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 12
Strand: Communication

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Access Points

ELA.12.C.1.AP.2
Write a complex narrative using appropriate techniques to establish multiple perspectives and convey universal themes.
ELA.12.C.1.AP.3
Argue to support claims based on an in-depth analysis of topics or texts using valid reasoning and credible evidence from sources, elaboration, and demonstrating a thorough understanding of the subject.
ELA.12.C.1.AP.4
Write an in-depth analysis of a complex text using logical organization and appropriate tone and voice, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the subject.
ELA.12.C.1.AP.5
Improve writing when given feedback from an adult, a peer and/or an online editing tool, revising to enhance purpose, clarity, structure and style.

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Lesson Plans

Resumes Part 3: Writing My Resume:

Students will brainstorm and write the first draft of their resume in this lesson.

Type: Lesson Plan

Resumes Part 4: Revising My Resume:

Students will revise the first draft of their resumes, complete a self-assessment, and evaluate two peers’ resumes in this lesson.

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Original Student Tutorial

Blasting Off with Active and Passive Voice:

Learn to distinguish between passive and active voice and how to revise sentences by changing them from passive voice to active voice in this interactive Space Race-themed tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

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Original Student Tutorial

Blasting Off with Active and Passive Voice:

Learn to distinguish between passive and active voice and how to revise sentences by changing them from passive voice to active voice in this interactive Space Race-themed tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

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