JE English 1
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ACT English Standard 1 - Level 11
- Identify the focus of a simple essay, applying that knowledge to add a sentence that sharpens that focus or to determine if an essay has met a specified goal ES
- Delete material primarily because it disturbs the flow and development of the paragraph
- Add a sentence to introduce or summarize the essay and to accomplish a fairly straightforward purpose such as illustrating a given statement
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
Respond to the prompt or question indicated in an assignment, paper, or test
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
Topic
Purpose
Direction
Goal
Key terms (course specific)
ABLE TO DO
Identify, focus, determine
Delete or explain "code" or loaded words
Avoid weak verbs and passive voice
Instructional Strategies
Grabbing the audiences attention
Focusing on the topic sentence
Looking up key words or phrases
Re-reading the text
Looking for relevant quotes
Assessment Strategies
Summarize a short piece of literature using learned techniques
Design a biographical collage
Resources
Ideas for writing different papers
Projects and Activities
Practice short answer essays
Practice summarization of magazine articles, short stories, etc.
Add-on stories
