Standards Included In The High School Exit Exam:
| ENGLISH
LANGUAGE ARTS |
| WRITING |
| 1.0
Writing Strategies |
| Write
coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined
perspective and tightly reasoned argument. |
|
Organization and Focus
|
| 1.1 Establish a controlling impression or coherent thesis |
| 1.2 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate
modifiers |
|
Research and Technology
|
| 1.3 Use clear research questions and suitable research methods |
| 1.4 Develop the main ideas through supporting evidence |
| 1.5 Synthesize information from multiple sources |
| 1.6 Integrate quotations and citations into a written text |
|
Evaluation and Revision
|
| 1.9 Revise writing to improve the logic and coherence |
| 2.0
Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics) |
| Combine rhetorical
strategies (narration, exposition, persuasion,
description) to produce texts of at least 1,500
words. |
| 2.1 Write biographical narratives: |
| a.
Relate sequence of events and their significance |
| b.
Locate scenes and incidents in specific places. |
| c.
Describe with detail the sights, sounds, and smells
of a scene and specific actions |
| e. Make effective use
of descriptions |
| 2.2 Write responses to literature: |
| a.
Demonstrate comprehensive grasp of the significant
ideas |
| b. Support important
ideas and viewpoints |
| c.
Explain author’s use of stylistic devices and
the effects created. |
| d.
Assess the impact of perceived ambiguities, and
complexities |
| 2.3 Write expository compositions, including analytical/research reports:
|
| a.
Show evidence in support of a thesis |
| b.
Convey information and ideas from primary/secondary
sources |
| c.
Make distinctions between value and significance
of specific data, facts, and ideas. |
| e.
Anticipate and address readers’ potential
misunderstandings |
| f.
Use technical terms accurately. |
| 2.4 Write persuasive compositions: |
| a.
Structure ideas and arguments in a logical fashion. |
| b.
Use specific rhetorical devices to support assertions
|
| c.
Clarify and defend positions with precise
and relevant evidence |
| d.
Address readers’ concerns, arguments, expectations. |
| 2.5 Write business letters: |
| a.
Provide clear and purposeful information |
| b.
Use appropriate vocabulary/tone/style |
| c.
Highlight central ideas or images |
| d. Follow a conventional
style/format |
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