New State of Florida Sunshine State Standards
Language Arts Grades 9-10
Vocabulary Development
Standard: The student uses multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary
The student will:
LA.910.1.6.1 - use new vocabulary that is introduced and taught directly;
LA.910.1.6.2 - listen to, read, and discuss familiar and conceptually challenging text;
LA.910.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words;
LA.910.1.6.4 - categorize key vocabulary and identify salient features;
LA.910.1.6.6 - distinguish denotative and connotative meanings of words;
LA.910.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings;
LA.910.1.6.9 - determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context;
LA.910.1.6.10 - determine meanings of words, pronunciation, parts of speech, etymologies, and alternate word choices by using a dictionary, thesaurus, and digital tools
Reading Comprehension
Standard: The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend grade level text.
The student will:
LA.910.1.7.2 - analyze the author’s purpose and/or perspective in a variety of text and understand how
they affect meaning;
LA.910.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through
inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details;
LA.910.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text;
LA.910.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts; and
Nonfiction
Standard: The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the elements of a variety of nonfiction, informational, and expository texts to demonstrate an understanding of the
information presented.
The student will:
LA.910.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions or to state the main idea or provide relevant details;
LA.910.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding or relationships among facts, ideas, and events (e.g., representing key points within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing,
summarizing, comparing, contrasting, or outlining);
LA.910.2.2.4 - identify and analyze the characteristics of a variety of types of text (e.g., references, reports, technical manuals, articles, editorials, primary source historical documents,
periodicals, job-related materials, practical/functional text); and
Informative Writing
Standard: The student develops and demonstrates expository writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
The student will:
LA.910.4.2.2 - record information and ideas from primary and/or secondary sources accurately and coherently, noting the validity and reliability of these sources and attributing sources of information
LA.910.4.2.3 – write informational/expository essays that speculate on the causes and effects of a situation, establish the connection between the postulated causes or effects, offer evidence supporting the validity of the proposed causes or effects, and include introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs
Listening and Speaking
Standard: The student effectively applies listening and speaking strategies.
The student will:
LA.910.5.2.1 - select and use appropriate listening strategies according to the intended purpose (e.g., solving problems, interpreting and evaluating the techniques and intent of a presentation)
LA.910.5.2.2 - research and organize information for oral communication appropriate for the occasion, audience and purpose (e.g., class discussions, entertaining, informative, persuasive, or technical presentations)
LA.910.5.2.3 - use appropriate eye contact, body movements, voice register and oral language choices for audience engagement in formal and informal speaking situations
LA.910.5.2.4 - use an engaging introduction and conclusion and the use of figurative language to reinforce the intended message
LA.910.5.2.5 - research and organize information that integrates appropriate media into presentations for oral communication (e.g., digital presentations, charts, photos, primary sources, webcasts).
Technology
Standard: The student develops the essential technology skills for using and understanding conventional and current tools, materials and processes.
The student will:
LA.910.6.4.1 - use appropriate available technologies to enhance communication and achieve a purpose (e.g., video, digital technology); and
LA.910.6.4.2 - routinely use digital tools for publication, communication and productivity.
Language Arts Grades 11–12
Vocabulary Development
Standard: The student uses multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary.
The student will:
LA.1112.1.6.1 - use new vocabulary that is introduced and taught directly;
LA.1112.1.6.2 - listen to, read, and discuss familiar and conceptually challenging text;
LA.1112.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words;
LA.1112.1.6.4 - categorize key vocabulary and identify salient features;
LA.1112.1.6.5 - relate new vocabulary to familiar words;
LA.1112.1.6.6 - distinguish denotative and connotative meanings of words;
LA.1112.1.6.9 - determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context;
LA.1112.1.6.10 - determine meanings of words, pronunciation, parts of speech, etymologies, and alternate word choices by using a dictionary, thesaurus, and digital tools
Reading Comprehension
Standard: The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend grade level text.
The student will:
LA.1112.1.7.2 - analyze the author’s purpose and/or perspective in a variety of text and understand how they affect meaning;
LA.1112.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details and facts;
LA.1112.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text;
LA.1112.1.7.6 - analyze and evaluate similar themes or topics by different authors across a variety of fiction and nonfiction selections;
LA.1112.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts;
Nonfiction
Standard: The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the elements of a variety of nonfiction, informational, and expository texts to demonstrate an understanding of the
information presented.
The student will:
LA.1112.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions or to state the main idea or provide relevant details;
LA.1112.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding or relationships among facts, ideas, and events (e.g., representing key points within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, summarizing, comparing, contrasting, outlining);
Informative Writing
Standard: The student develops and demonstrates expository writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
The student will:
LA.910.4.2.3 - write informational/expository essays that speculate on the causes and effects of a situation, establish the connection between the postulated causes or effects, offer evidence supporting the validity of the proposed causes or effects, and include introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs
Listening and Speaking
Standard: The student effectively applies listening and speaking strategies.
The student will:
LA.1112.5.2.1 - demonstrate effective listening skills and behaviors for a variety of purposes, and demonstrate understanding by critically evaluating and analyzing oral presentations;
LA.1112.5.2.2 - apply oral communication skills in interviews, formal presentations, and impromptu situations according to designed rubric criteria;
LA.1112.5.2.4 - use appropriate eye contact, body movements, and voice register for audience engagement in formal and informal speaking situations;
LA.1112.5.2.5 - research and organize information and demonstrate effective speaking skills and behaviors for a variety of formal and informal purposes.
Technology
Standard: The student develops the essential technology skills for using and understanding conventional and current tools, materials and processes.
The student will:
LA.1112.6.4.1 - select and use appropriate available technologies (e.g., computer, digital camera) to enhance communication and achieve a purpose (e.g., video, presentations); and
LA.112.6.4.2 - routinely use digital tools for publication, communication and productivity.
