Meigs County
Meigs County Curriculum

High School English - English I


Genres

    Author Intention
The learner will be able to identify the author's purpose in a given passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author: Intentions Analysis Reinforce 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.33, #45 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- Tennessee Test Preparation Workbook, p34-39 [Work Books].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p553, 980 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Genre: Variety
The learner will be able to read , interpret, and respond to a variety of genres.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Genre Analysis Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11 SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading
Instructional Resources
- Tennessee Test Preparation Workbook, p45-50 [Work Books].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p32, 865, 917, 783, 982 [Textbook].  
  

Language Expressions

    Culture: Diversity/Respect
The learner will be able to use literature to develop an understanding and respect for multicultural, gender and ethnic diversity in language patterns and dialect.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Culture Reinforce 0.3 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 1.15. Gateway indicator 2.01. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) :Category Two-Competencies-Interpersonal: Works with Cultural Diversity, I-CD3: WorkKeys: Listening, Observation, Reading for Information
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p 5-12, 17-33, 82-101, 168-173, 318-323, 402-409, [Textbook].  441-451, 668, 673-780, 860-921
  
    Adjective: Comparative/Superlative
The learner will be able to identify the correct comparative or superlative adjective for a given sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.19, #23 week tested: 10.Gateway indicator 1.11
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p237-246 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p60 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Grammar: Use
The learner will be able to use correct grammar.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Grammar Comprehension Reinforce TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.30, #6 week tested: 32.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p3-153 [Textbook].  
- Tennessee Test Preparation Workbook, p57 [Work Books].  
  
    Conventions: Usage
The learner will be able to apply appropriate language usage in writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Usage Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p449-493, p536-540 [Textbook].  
  
    Conventions: Usage/Identify
The learner will be able to identify standard language usage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Usage Knowledge Reinforce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p275-281 [Textbook].  
- Tennessee Test Preparation Workbook, p59 [Work Books].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p988-989 [Textbook].  
  
    Modifier: Edit
The learner will be able to edit for the correct use of modifiers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Modifier: Edit Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 33, p. 38 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p237-252 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p341 [Textbook].  
  
    Modifier: Misplaced/Identify
The learner will be able to identify a misplaced modifier in a sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Modifier Comprehension Master 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 38 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Writing and Paragraphs 1: Misplaced Modifiers [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p250-252 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Noun: Irregular Plural/Identify
The learner will be able to identify irregular plurals of nouns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Noun Knowledge Reinforce 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.20, #25 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.13.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p939-942 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Noun: Plural/Possessive/Determine
The learner will be able to determine the correct form of a plural, possessive, or plural possessive noun for a sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Noun Comprehension Reinforce 2.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.20, #25 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Usage 10: Identifying Errors in Prose Pas [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p939-942, 819-826 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Subject: Simple/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the simple subject of a given sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence: Subject Comprehension Reinforce 1.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.23, #31 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Sentence Structure 1: Complete and Simple Subjects [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p46-47 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Predicate: Main/Simple/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the main or simple predicate of a given sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence: Predicate Comprehension Reinforce 1.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.23, #31 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Sentence Structure 2: Complete and Simple Predicat [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p47-49 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p48 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Verb Tense: Appropriate
The learner will be able to identify appropriate verb tense.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Verb Tense Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.20, #26 week tested: 10.Gateway indicator 1.11
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Grammar and Usage 7: Verb Agreement with Tense of [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Usage 5: Verbs -- Number and Form [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p184-210 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p14, 30, 601 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p127 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Subject-Verb: Agreement/Identify
The learner will be able to identify a sentence written with correct subject-verb agreement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Subject-Verb Agreement Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.18, #22 week tested: 10.Gateway indicator 1.11
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Usage 10: Identifying Errors in Prose Pas [Software].  
- Skills Development, p205 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p157-176 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Subject-Verb: Intervening Phrase
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of subject-verb agreement where an intervening phrase is present.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Subject-Verb Agreement Knowledge Introduce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 52 tested in week 32 of next year.Gateway indicator 1.11
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p161-163 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p135 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p440, 446, 550 [Textbook].  
  
    Verb Tense: Inconsistent
The learner will be able to recognize and edit for inconsistent verb tense within a passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Verb Tense Comprehension Master 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 54 tested in week 32 of next year.Gateway indicator 1.11
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Grammar and Usage 7: Verb Agreement with Tense of [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Usage 5: Verbs -- Number and Form [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p196-197 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p14, 32 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Adverb: Choose Word/Phrase
The learner will be able to choose the word or phrase with the correct adverb (including positive, comparative, and superlative forms) that best completes the sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adverb Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.19, #23 week tested: 10.Gateway indicator 1.11
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Usage 9: Adjectives and Adverbs -- A Revi [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p235-246 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Pronoun: Agreement/Identify
The learner will be able to identify correct pronoun-antecedent agreement, including indefinite pronouns used with plural pronouns, and correct relative pronoun usage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Pronoun: Agreement Knowledge Reinforce 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.19, #24 week tested: 10.Gateway indicator 1.11
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Grammar and Usage 15: Pronouns as Subjects [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Usage Thinking Skills 1: Analogies: Teami [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p177-181 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p234, 242 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, 89, 118, 69 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Pronoun: Case/Iden
The learner will be able to identify the appropriate pronoun case for a sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Pronoun Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.19, #24 week tested: 10..; American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 50 tested in week 32 of next yearGateway indicator 1.11
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Usage Thinking Skills 1: Analogies: Teami [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p211-234 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p3-4 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p234, 242, 280 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Vocabulary [Software].  
  
    Fragment/Run-On: Edit
The learner will be able to identify sentence errors and edit a series of sentences for fragments or run-ons.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On Application Reinforce 2.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.21, #28 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Grammar and Usage 3: Complete and Incomplete Sente [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Sentence Structure 7: Sentence Fragments and Run-O [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p285-298 [Textbook].  
- Tennessee Test Preparation Workbook, 285-298 [Work Books].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Fragment: Idiom
The learner will be able to identify a sentence fragment within an idiomatic expression.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On Knowledge Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 56 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p285-294 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p456, 465 [Textbook].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Identify Complete
The learner will be able to identify complete sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Knowledge Reinforce 0.3 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.21, #28 week tested: 10..; American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 32 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Sentence Structure 6: Patterns in Sentences [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 296-298 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p450, 941 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Sentence Combining
The learner will be able to identify the best way to combine three sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Combine Sentences Application Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.22, #29 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p299-316 [Textbook].  
  
    Sentence Combining: Two Sentences
The learner will be able to combine two sentences into one correct sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Combine Sentences Application Reinforce 1.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.22, #29 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Sentence Structure 8: Combining Short Sentences [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p299-316 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Sentence Structure
The learner will be able to identify phrases within sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Knowledge Reinforce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 32 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p86-121 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p968 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p102, 56, 238, 148 [Textbook].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Clause
The learner will be able to identify clauses within sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence: Clause Knowledge Reinforce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 32 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Sentence Structure Thinking Skills 2: Problem Solv [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p122-149 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p31, 98, 110, 242 [Textbook].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Negative
The learner will be able to create a correctly structured negative sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.21, #27 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p273-276 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p94 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p308, 314 [Textbook].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Recognize Errors
The learner will be able to recognize and correct errors in sentence structure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Application Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p299-327 [Textbook].  
- Tennessee Test Preparation Workbook, p58 [Work Books].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Complex/Understand
The learner will be able to understand complex sentence structures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure: Compound/Complex Knowledge Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 32 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Sentence Structure Thinking Skills 2: Problem Solv [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p139 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p222, 232 [Textbook].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Parallel Structure
The learner will be able to identify and edit for the incorrect use of parallel structure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure: Parallel Comprehension Introduce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 33, p. 40 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.Gateway indicator 1.10.
Instructional Resources
- Skills Development, p201, 23 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 102, 108 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Parallel/Nouns
The learner will be able to identify parallel construction errors where nouns are presented inconsistently.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure: Parallel Knowledge Introduce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 40 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.Gateway indicator 1.10.
Instructional Resources
- Skills Development, 23, 201 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Parallel/Verb Tense
The learner will be able to identify parallel construction errors where verb tense is inconsistent.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure: Parallel Knowledge Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 40 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.Gateway indicator 1.10.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 23, 201 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 102, 108 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Syntax: Variety
The learner will be able to use a variety of syntax in written works.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Syntax Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.30, #6 week tested: 32. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p324-325 [Textbook].  
  

Language Mechanics

    Capitalization: Address
The learner will be able to capitalize an address.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Knowledge Reinforce 0.2 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p726-727 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Capitalization: Days
The learner will be able to capitalize the days of the week.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Knowledge Reinforce 0.2 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Capitalization 18: Names of Calendar Items [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p731 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Capitalization: Direct Quote
The learner will be able to capitalize the first word in a direct quote.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Conventions Knowledge Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Capitalization 2: First Word in a Quotation [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p723 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Capitalization: Letter Parts
The learner will be able to identify the correct capitalization of the parts of a letter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Conventions Knowledge Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p676-680 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Capitalization: Months
The learner will be able to capitalize the months of the year.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Knowledge Reinforce 0.2 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Capitalization 18: Names of Calendar Items [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p731 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Capitalization: Outline
The learner will be able to capitalize the segments of an outline.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Applications Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p513-516 [Textbook].  
  
    Capitalization: Outline/Topics
The learner will be able to capitalize the main topic and subtopic in an outline.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Applications Comprehension Reinforce 0.2 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p513-516 [Textbook].  
  
    Capitalization: Proper Adjectives
The learner will be able to recognize and capitalize proper adjectives.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Conventions Knowledge Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Capitalization Thinking Skills 1: Induction: Helpi [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics 6: Identifying Errors in Prose [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p725-726 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Capitalization: Proper Nouns
The learner will be able to capitalize proper nouns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Knowledge Reinforce 0.3 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Capitalization 4: Names and Initials of People and [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p725-726 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Capitalization: Title/Book
The learner will be able to capitalize the titles of books.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Title Comprehension Reinforce 0.2 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Capitalization 6: Titles of Books, Magazines, Movi [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p736 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Capitalization: Title/Course
The learner will be able to capitalize course titles.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Title Comprehension Reinforce 0.2 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Capitalization 6: Titles of Books, Magazines, Movi [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p733 [Textbook].  
  
    Capitalization: Title/Movie
The learner will be able to capitalize the titles of movies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Title Comprehension Reinforce 0.2 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Capitalization 6: Titles of Books, Magazines, Movi [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p736 [Textbook].  
  
    Capitalization: Title/Personal
The learner will be able to capitalize personal titles.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Title Comprehension Reinforce 0.2 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 734-735 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Capitalization: Titles of Respect
The learner will be able to capitalize titles of respect.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Knowledge Reinforce 0.2 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Capitalization 10: A Title Preceding a Person's Na [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p734-735 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Endmark: Edit
The learner will be able to edit written works for correct use of end punctuation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Endmark Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.18, #21 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation 4: Exclamation Points [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p745-747 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Comma: Parenthetical Expression
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of a comma with a parenthetical expression.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Comprehension Master 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 64 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation Thinking Skills 3: Deduction: Beat the [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p767-768 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Comma: Separate Clauses
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of a comma to separate an independent clause and a dependent clause.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Knowledge Master 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 63 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation Thinking Skills 1: Induction: Editing [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p761-762 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Comma: Separate Clauses/Independent
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of a comma to separate independent clauses.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Knowledge Master 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 63 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation Thinking Skills 1: Induction: Editing [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p753-754 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Comma: Separate Phrases
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of commas to separate phrases.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Comprehension Master 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 64 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation 7: Commas to Separate Independent Clau [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p761-762 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p173 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Comma: Series/Items/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of a comma with items in a series.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Comprehension Master 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 62 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation 5: Commas to Separate Items in Lists [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p749-750 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p44 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Comma: Splices/Edit
The learner will be able to edit sentences for comma splices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Application Introduce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 33, p. 36 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation Thinking Skills 3: Deduction: Beat the [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p295-296 [Textbook].  
  
    Comma: Splices/Revise/Conjunction
The learner will be able to revise a sentence with a comma splice by adding a conjunction.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Comprehension Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 35 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation Thinking Skills 3: Deduction: Beat the [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p295-296 [Textbook].  
  
    Comma: Splices/Revise/Semicolon
The learner will be able to revise a sentence with a comma splice by adding a semicolon.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Comprehension Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 35 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation Thinking Skills 3: Deduction: Beat the [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p782-783 [Textbook].  
  
    Comma: Splices/Revise/Sentence
The learner will be able to revise a sentence with a comma splice by separating such a sentence into two separate sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Comprehension Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 35 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation Thinking Skills 3: Deduction: Beat the [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p295-296 [Textbook].  
  
    Apostrophe: Contractions
The learner will be able to identify and correctly use apostrophes with contractions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Apostrophe/Hyphen/Dash Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.26, #34 week tested: 10..; American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 68 tested in week 32 of next year Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation 12: Apostrophes in Contractions [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p828-829 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p123 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Apostrophe: Possessive/Singular Plural
The learner will be able to identify and correctly use apostrophes with singular and plural possessives.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Apostrophe/Hyphen/Dash Comprehension Reinforce 2.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 68 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation 13: Apostrophes to Show Possession [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p819-826 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Dash: Abrupt Break
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of a dash used to indicate an abrupt break in thought.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Apostrophe/Hyphen/Dash Knowledge Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 67 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p840 [Textbook].  
  
    Dash: Explanation/Afterthought
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of a dash used to indicate an explanation or afterthought.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Apostrophe/Hyphen/Dash Knowledge Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 67 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p839-840 [Textbook].  
  
    Colon: List/Edit
The learner will be able to identify and edit for the correct use of colons when preceding a list.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Colon Application Reinforce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 66 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation Thinking Skills 3: Deduction: Beat the [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p788 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Semicolon: Separate Clauses
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of a semicolon to separate clauses of a compound sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Semicolon Knowledge Reinforce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 65 tested in week 32 of next year. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Punctuation Thinking Skills 3: Deduction: Beat the [Software].  
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Language Mechanics Thinking Skills 2: Induction: S [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p782-783, 750 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
  
    Mechanics: Identify
The learner will be able to identify and use correct mechanics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Mechanics Knowledge, Comprehension Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4 Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p848-852 [Textbook].  
- Tennessee Test Preparation Workbook, p57 [Work Books].  
  

Listening

    Processes: Developmentally Appropriate
The learner will be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate listening skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening Processes Knowledge Reinforce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p452, 825 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p1013-1018 [Textbook].  
  
    Informational Concept: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret informational messages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Informational Concept Evaluation Reinforce TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.35, #49 week tested: 10. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Listening, Teamwork
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p1013-1018 [Textbook].  
  
    Behaviors: Active Listening
The learner will be able to engage in active listening during different situations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening Behaviors Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Listening, Teamwork
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p1013-1018 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p76-77, 825 [Textbook].  
  
    Behaviors: Display Skills
The learner will be able to display listening comprehension skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening Behaviors Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Listening, Teamwork
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p1013-1018 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p73-74 [Textbook].  
  
    Behaviors: Diversity/Appreciation
The learner will be able to develop a knowledge and appreciation of diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects of various ethnic groups, geographic areas, and social roles.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening Behaviors Introduce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p145, 673, 928-929, 933 [Textbook].  
  
    Critical Listening: Content/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze auditory material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Critical Listening Analysis Reinforce 3.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Listening, Teamwork
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p122, 292, 452 [Textbook].  
  
    Critical Listening: Use Skills
The learner will be able to employ the use of critical listening skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Critical Listening Analysis Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p388-390, 581-583, 409 [Textbook].  
  
    Directions: Follow
The learner will be able to listen to and follow directions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Directions Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p1014-1015 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p452 [Textbook].  
  
    Presentation: Evaluating
The learner will be able to use critical thinking skills to evaluate information in a presentation delivered by a speaker.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Presentation: Evaluating Evaluation Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p1016-1019 [Textbook].  
  
    Written: Note-Taking
The learner will be able to engage in note-taking while listening to an oral presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening Responses: Written/Visual Comprehension Reinforce 0.3 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Writing, BS-W2; WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p390, 937 [Textbook].  
  

Media

    Purposes: Language Arts Processes
The learner will be able to use media sources for language arts processes, such as reading, viewing, writing and creating.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Purposes Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.
Instructional Resources
- Instructor, handout-writing a critical review of a TV program [Lecture-instructor].  
  
    Media Aides: Communication
The learner will be able to use media sources to communicate what has been learned.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Aids: Presentation Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.03.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p447, 598 [Textbook].  
  
    Media Production: Audience/Develop
The learner will be able to consider the audience when developing a media production.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Production: Develop Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.02.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74-77, 243, 598 [Textbook].  
  
    Media Production: Purpose/Develop
The learner will be able to consider the purpose when developing a media production.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Production: Develop Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p33, 40, 74-77, 243, 598 [Textbook].  
  
    Media: Handle
The learner will be able to handle media responsibly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.01.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p243, 598 [Textbook].  
  
    Media Message: Content/Concept
The learner will be able to examine the content and concepts contained in visual media forms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Message Analysis Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.03.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74, 447, 598 [Textbook].  
  
    Media Presentation: Sources/Create
The learner will be able to use a variety of media sources to create information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Presentation Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.06.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74, 447, 598 [Textbook].  
  
    Media Presentation: Sources/Describe
The learner will be able to use a variety of media sources to describe information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Presentation Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.06.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p74, 447, 598 [Textbook].  
  
    Media Presentation: Sources/Display
The learner will be able to use a variety of media sources to display information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Presentation Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.06.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p74, 447, 598 [Textbook].  
  
    Media Production: Strategies/Describe
The learner will be able to describe creative strategies applied in the production of print and nonprint media.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Production Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p74, 447, 698, 759 [Textbook].  
  
    Mass Media: Propaganda Form/Identify
The learner will be able to identify various forms of propaganda used in mass media.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Mass Media: Persuasion Knowledge Introduce 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.29, #38 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 3.
Instructional Resources
- Instructor, propaganda handout [Lecture-instructor].  ads from newspapers and magazines
  
    Media: Daily Life/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze media's influence in daily life.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media: Analyze Analysis Introduce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.04.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p33, 243, 893, 940 [Textbook].  
  
    Print/Nonprint: Differences/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the differences between using print and nonprint media forms to communicate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Form: Print/Non-Print Knowledge Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.05.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74, 447, 598, 933, 625 [Textbook].  
  
    Print/Nonprint: Information/Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret information found in print and nonprint materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Print/Nonprint: Information Evaluation Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.05.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74, 447, 598 [Textbook].  
  
    Print/Nonprint: Information/Organize
The learner will be able to organize information found in print and nonprint materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Print/Nonprint: Information Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.05.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p625, 933 [Textbook].  
  
    Print/Nonprint: Information/Present
The learner will be able to present information found in print and nonprint materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Print/Nonprint: Information Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.05. Gateway indicator 3.08. 3..09.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74, 447, 598, 149 [Textbook].  
  
    Print/Nonprint: Information/Research
The learner will be able to research information using print and nonprint materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Print/Nonprint: Information Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.05.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p149, 625, 598, 933 [Textbook].  
  

Problem Solving

    Critical Thinking: Fact/Opinion
The learner will be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Critical Thinking Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.32, #43 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.08. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R2: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p384, 425 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p132 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p971-972 [Textbook].  
  

Reading Operations

    Purposes: Discern
The learner will be able to discern the purpose for reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Purposes Analysis Reinforce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.10.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p316-317, 392-393, 458, 659, 858-859 [Textbook].  
  
    Purposes: Understanding
The learner will be able to read to increase understanding.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Purposes Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p3-4, 388, 403, 695 [Textbook].  
  
    Purposes: Variety
The learner will be able to read for a variety of purposes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Purposes Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p316-317, 392-393, 659, 858-859 [Textbook].  
  
    Comprehension: Display Skills
The learner will be able to display comprehension skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Behaviors Application Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.05.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p3-4, 46, 139, 695, 865 [Textbook].  
- Tennessee Test Preparation Workbook, p34-50 [Work Books].  
  
    Interpretation: Personal/Interact
The learner will be able to develop a personal interpretation by interacting and responding with a text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Interpretation Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.04.Gateway indicator 2.15.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p3, 32, 148, 465, 678, 809, 917 [Textbook].  
  
    Reading Behaviors: Appreciation
The learner will be able to appreciate written texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Behaviors: Affective Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p258 [Textbook].  
  
    Reading Behaviors: Independent
The learner will be able to read independently.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Behaviors Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.07.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p138-139, 150-151, 316-317, 392-393, 858-859 [Textbook].  
  
    Strategies: Type/Content
The learner will be able to use reading selection type and content to determine the most appropriate reading strategy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.02.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p4, 11, 35, 73, 863 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p959, 960 [Textbook].  
  
    Strategies: Variety/Develop
The learner will be able to develop a variety of reading strategies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p4, 11, 35, 41, 73, 863, 673 [Textbook].  
  
    Analyzing: Content
The learner will be able to analyze written material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Analyzing Analysis Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.05. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R5: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p73, 142, 596, 917 [Textbook].  
  
    Assumption: Bias/Discern
The learner will be able to discern elements of bias in written material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Bias Analysis Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 1.04.Gateway indicator 2.10. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R5: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p4, 111, 148, 881 [Textbook].  
  
    Assumption: Recognizing
The learner will be able to recognize an assumption implicitly stated in a passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Assumption Analysis Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R5: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p32, 73, 142, 589 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Critical Thinking: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to critically examine reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Critical Thinking Evaluation Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11Gateway indicator 2.05.SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R5: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p4, 11, 73, 586 [Textbook].  
  
    Evaluating: Content
The learner will be able to evaluate the content of reading materials and critique the material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Evaluating Evaluation Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.08. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R5: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, short stories, poetry, nonfiction, etc. [Textbook].  
  
    Figurative Language: Identify
The learner will be able to identify and infer meaning from figurative language in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Figurative Language Knowledge Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.14.
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Inference: Reading Material
The learner will be able to make inferences from reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inference Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11..; TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.31, #41 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 2.09.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, short stories, poetry, nonfiction, etc. [Textbook].  
  
    Interpretation: Content
The learner will be able to interpret reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Interpretation Analysis Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.11.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, short stories, poetry, nonfiction, etc. [Textbook].  
  
    Cause/Effect: Identify
The learner will be able to identify cause and effect in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cause/Effect Knowledge Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.31, #42 week tested: 10.Gateway indicator 2.05.
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Literary Device: Identify
The learner will be able to identify and interpret the literary device being used by the author.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Literary Device Comprehension Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.14.
  
    Main Idea: Discern
The learner will be able to discern the main idea in descriptive, expository, and narrative reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Main Idea Analysis Reinforce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 1.07. Gateway indicator 2.10. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R2: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Persuasive: Discern
The learner will be able to discern persuasive techniques and identify propaganda devices used in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Persuasive: Techniques Analysis Introduce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.10.
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Point of View: Discern
The learner will be able to identify the point of view of reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Point of View Analysis Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.10.
  
    Tone: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the tone of a given passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Tone Analysis Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 82 tested in week 32 of next year.Gateway indicator 2.14.
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Predict Outcome: Information
The learner will be able to make predictions from information in written material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Predicting Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.04.
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Reading Aloud: Presentation/Group
The learner will be able to read aloud during a group presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Aloud Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.06.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p552, 632 [Textbook].  
  
    Reading Aloud: Presentation/Individual
The learner will be able to read aloud during an individual presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Aloud Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.06.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p552, 598 [Textbook].  
  
    Relationship: Logical
The learner will be able to identify logical relationships.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Relationship Knowledge Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 1.10.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p11, 38, 73, 664 [Textbook].  
  
    Detail: Identify
The learner will be able to identify details from reading passages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Detail Knowledge Reinforce 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.32, #44 week tested: 10. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R2: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Reading Series, Skills Bank Corp., Reading Comprehension 1: Identifying People, Place [Software].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p11, 297, 148 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Draw Conclusion: Event
The learner will be able to draw conclusions based on events in reading selections.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Draw Conclusion Analysis Reinforce 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.31, #41 week tested: 10.Gateway indicator 2.11.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p11, 38, 73, 925 [Textbook].  
- Tennessee Test Preparation Workbook, p29-31 [Work Books].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Sequence
The learner will be able to identify the sequence of details and events within reading passages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sequence Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.30, #40 week tested: 10.Gateway indicator 1.10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Reading Series, Skills Bank Corp., Reading Comprehension 2: Identifying Events and Se [Software].  
- Tennessee Test Preparation Workbook, p9, 10, 13 [Work Books].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Detail: Redundant
The learner will be able to identify redundant information in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Detail Comprehension Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 81 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p11, 73, 917 [Textbook].  
  
    Strategies: Notes
The learner will be able to take notes while reading as a strategy for constructing meaning from text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 269 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p233 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p977-978, 632-634 [Textbook].  
  
    Strategies: Word/Critical
The learner will be able to scan reading passages for critical words which provide cues to meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 269 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p631, 954 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p959-960 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
    Strategies: Apply
The learner will be able to apply reading strategies to monitor comprehension.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Application Reinforce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.02.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p3-4, 35, 45, 388, 408, 695 [Textbook].  
  
    Strategies: Word Recognition
The learner will be able to apply word recognition strategies to read fluently.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies: Word Recognition Application Reinforce 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p965-966 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p14, 34, 924 [Textbook].  
  
    Support: Evidence/Judge
The learner will be able to make judgements based on supporting evidence in a text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Support Evaluation Introduce 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.11.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 3, 11, 32-33, 127-128 [Textbook].  
  
    Synthesizing: Ideas
The learner will be able to synthesize ideas in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Synthesizing Synthesis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.05.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p11, 38, 73, 925 [Textbook].  
  
    Sim/Meta/Ono/Allit/Personification
The learner will be able to identify the similie, metaphor, onomatopoeia, alliteration, or personification in a poem or literary passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Figurative Language Application Master 1.0 Tennessee Framework 1999(a). Gateway indicator 2.14.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p73, 116, 135, 165, 172, 598, 795, 909 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p46, 129 [Textbook].  
- Tennessee Test Preparation Workbook, p41, 44 [Work Books].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p973-976 [Textbook].  
  
    Allusions
The learner will be able to identify allusions in prose and poetry.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Allusion Analysis Master 1.0 Tennessee Framework 1999(a). Gateway indicator 2.14.
Instructional Resources
- Mythology, Daudliere's Mythology, allusions [Novels].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p998, 459 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p975 [Textbook].  
  
    Conflict
The learner will be able to select the type of conflict: internal or external (man vs. man, man vs. environment, man vs. supernatural, man vs. society) in a literary selection or photograph.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Conflict Application Master 1.0 Tennessee Framework 1999(a). Gateway indicator 3.06.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p16, 262, 672, 223, 232 [Textbook].  
  

Speaking

    Purposes: Ideas/Clarity
The learner will be able to speak to express ideas clearly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Purposes Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p918 [Textbook].  
  
    General: Poise
The learner will be able to develop and show poise when delivering a presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Presentation: General Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p466, 598 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p993-1012 [Textbook].  
  
    Strategies: Confidence/Develop
The learner will be able to develop and show confidence while speaking.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Strategies Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p390, 893 [Textbook].  
  
    Verbal/Nonverbal: Variety
The learner will be able to apply appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication techniques when speaking in a variety of situations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Communication: Verbal/Nonverbal Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S4. WORK KEYS: Listening, Observation, Teamwork
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p466, 598, 632 [Textbook].  
  
    Vocal Characteristic: Use Appropriate
The learner will be able to effectively employ vocal characteristics and employ tone appropriate for the presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocal Characteristic Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S5
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p447, 660 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p1002-1007 [Textbook].  
  
    Practices: Occasion/Variety
The learner will be able to speak for a variety of occasions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Communication Practices Knowledge Reinforce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p305-306, 400-401, 839, 122 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p1007-1012 [Textbook].  
  
    Practices: Skills/Effective
The learner will be able to utilize effective communication skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Communication Skills Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 1012 [Textbook].  
  
    Language Conventions: Speech
The learner will be able to use language conventions appropriately in a speech.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Language Conventions Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 1002-1007 [Textbook].  
  
    Directions: Orally Give
The learner will be able to orally give directions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Directions Comprehension Reinforce 0.9 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 451-452 [Textbook].  
  
    Discussion: Present Ideas/Large Group
The learner will be able to present ideas in a large group discussion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Discussion/Conversation Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S2 : WORK KEYS: Listening, Teamwork, Observation
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74 [Textbook].  
  
    Discussion: Present Ideas/Small Group
The learner will be able to present ideas in a small group discussion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Discussion/Conversation Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S2 : WORK KEYS: Listening, Teamwork, Observation
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74 [Textbook].  
  
    Discussion: Solve Problems
The learner will be able to use discussion skills to solve problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Discussion/Conversation Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25 Gateway indicator 4.07. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S2 : WORK KEYS: Listening, Teamwork, Observation
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74 [Textbook].  
  
    Discussion: Support Ideas/Large Group
The learner will be able to support ideas in a large group discussion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Discussion/Conversation Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S2 : WORK KEYS: Listening, Teamwork, Observation
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74, 825 [Textbook].  
  
    Discussion: Support Ideas/Small Group
The learner will be able to support ideas in a small group discussion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Discussion/Conversation Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S2 : WORK KEYS: Listening, Teamwork, Observation
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74 [Textbook].  
  
    General: Analysis/Reading/Visual
The learner will be able to analyze information from reading or visual materials in an oral presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Presentation: General Analysis Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S1: WORK KEYS: Locating Information, Listening, Observation, Teamwork
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 40, 378 [Textbook].  
  
    General: Summary/Reading/Visual
The learner will be able to summarize information from reading or visual materials in an oral presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Presentation: General Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 40, 660, 195 [Textbook].  
  
    Group: Discussions/Participate
The learner will be able to participate in group discussions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Group Communication: Discussion Application Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 40, 74 [Textbook].  
  
    Oral Interpretation: Literary/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze, interpret, and evaluate literary works in an oral interpretation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Oral Composition/Interpretation Analysis Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.25. Gateway indicator 4.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p11-12, 31-33, 305-306 [Textbook].  
  

Spelling

    Spelling: Identify Correct
The learner will be able to identify the correct spelling of words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Emergent Spelling Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 928-934, 939-942 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p147 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Spelling [Software].  
  
    Spelling: Applications
The learner will be able to apply conventional spelling in his/her writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Spelling Applications Application Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Skills Development, p147 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p928-934, 939-942 [Textbook].  
  
    Contractions
The learner will be able to spell words with contractions correctly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Spelling Applications Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.26, #34 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p942 [Textbook].  
  
    Homophones
The learner will be able to review sentences for the appropriate use and correct spelling of homophones.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Homophone Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.27, #35 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p942-955 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Spelling [Software].  
  
    Prefixes
The learner will be able to correctly spell words that have a prefix.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Prefix Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.26, #33 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p934-935 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Spelling [Software].  
  
    Suffixes
The learner will be able to correctly spell words which have a suffix.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Suffix Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.26, #33 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.11.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Language Arts, Skills Bank Corp., Spelling 10: Vowel Suffixes After a Vowel and a Co [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p934-938 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Spelling [Software].  
  

Study and Research Skills

    Skim: Preview Text
The learner will be able to skim material to preview content.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Skim Comprehension Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 269 tested in week 32 of next year.Gateway indicator 2.02. .
Instructional Resources
- Skills Development, p124 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p631 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p959-960 [Textbook].  
  
    Testing Strategies: Preview Sections
The learner will be able to understand how to preview test sections before answering any questions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Testing Knowledge Introduce 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 219 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Instructor, Handout [Lecture-instructor].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p981-984 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p631 [Textbook].  
  
    Testing: Reading/Strategy
The learner will be able to approach reading test questions by reading questions, then rereading the appropriate portion of passages, then rereading the test questions and the answer choices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Testing Comprehension Introduce 2.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 269 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p959-960 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p975-993 [Textbook].  
  
    Answer Choices: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze answer choices to determine the one which most accurately represents the reading passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Testing: Answer Choices Comprehension Introduce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 221, p. 226 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p981-984 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p975-993 [Textbook].  
  
    Answer Choices: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze answer choices by eliminating impossible or unlikely answers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Testing: Answer Choices Comprehension Introduce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 221, p. 226 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p981-984 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p975-993 [Textbook].  
  
    Answer Choices: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze answer choices by double checking each possible answer.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Testing: Answer Choices Comprehension Introduce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 221, p. 226 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p981-984 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p975-993 [Textbook].  
  
    Answer Choices: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze answer choices to determine the correct statement, but not necessarily the true statement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Testing: Answer Choices Comprehension Introduce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 240 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p971-975 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p975-993 [Textbook].  
  
    Answer Choices: Distortions
The learner will be able to identify answer choices which quote reading passages, but distort the meaning of such quotes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Testing: Answer Choices Comprehension Introduce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 226 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p992-993 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p982-984 [Textbook].  
  
    Answer Choices: Extremes
The learner will be able to identify answer choices which include extremes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Testing: Answer Choices Comprehension Introduce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 239 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Skills Development, p119-120 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p971-975 [Textbook].  
  
    Answer Choices: Switch
The learner will be able to identify answer choices which switch the order of information, and therefore the meaning, provided in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Testing: Answer Choices Comprehension Introduce 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 233 tested in week 32 of next year.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p975-993 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p967-969 [Textbook].  
  
    Research Technology: Access
The learner will be able to utilize available technology to access and use information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Research Technology Comprehension Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 1.12. Gateway indicator 3.01.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p73, 306, 389-390, 564 [Textbook].  
  
    Sources: Select
The learner will be able to select appropriate reference source.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reference Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11..; TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.34, #48 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.12.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Study Skills Series, Skills Bank Corp., References 3: Other Reference Materials [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p649-650, 865-878 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p39, 564, 291, 922 [Textbook].  
  
    Sources: Use
The learner will be able to use source material effectively.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reference Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 1.12.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Study Skills Series, Skills Bank Corp., References 3: Other Reference Materials [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p652-654 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p922 [Textbook].  
  
    Dictionary: Use
The learner will be able to use a dictionary to locate information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Dictionary Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.36, #50 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.12.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p879-901 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
  
    Dictionary: Interpret Information
The learner will be able to interpret information found in a dictionary.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Dictionary Evaluation Reinforce 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.36, #50 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 1.12.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p879-901 [Textbook].  
  
    Graphical Formats: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret information from graphical forms of data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Graphical Format Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.35, #49 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Study Skills Series, Skills Bank Corp., Maps, Charts, and Graphs 8: Picture Graphs [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p963-964 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 279, 602 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
  
    Letter Writing: Business Envelope
The learner will be able to identify the correct way to address an envelope for a business letter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Formal Letter Writing: Business Knowledge Master 2.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.24, #32 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p686-687 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
  
    Letter Writing: Business/Abbreviations
The learner will be able to identify the correct format and abbreviations in a business letter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Formal Letter Writing: Business Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.24, #32 week tested: 10.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p673-687 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
  

Technology

    Technology: Use
The learner will be able to use available technology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Educational Technology Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.01. Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills :Category -C2. : WorkKeys :Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading for InformationTwo-Competencies--Computers to Process Information I-C1: C3 : WorkKeys: Applied Technology, Locating Information, Observation, Reading for Information, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p74, 149, 144 [Textbook].  
  
    Technology: Communication Tool/Discover
The learner will be able to discover the benefits and restrictions of the computer as a communication tool.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Software/Hardware: Communications Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Gateway indicator 3.07.Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills :Category -C2. : WorkKeys :Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading for InformationTwo-Competencies--Computers to Process Information I-C1: C3 : WorkKeys: Applied Technology, Locating Information, Observation, Reading for Information, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p33, 74, 939, 626 [Textbook].  
  
    Technology: Content/Concept
The learner will be able to examine the content and concepts contained in technology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Educational Technology Analysis Master 3.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18. Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills :Category Two-Competencies--Computers to Process Information I-C1: -C2. C3: WorkKeys :Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading for Information : WorkKeys: Applied Technology, Locating Information, Observation, Reading for Information, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p40, 74, 247, 939, 626, 144 [Textbook].  
  

Viewing/Representing

    Viewing Behaviors: Sources/Variety
The learner will be able to view a variety of materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Viewing Behaviors Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.18
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p33, 74, 247 [Textbook].  
  

Vocabulary

    Vocabulary: Development
The learner will be able to demonstrate vocabulary development.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocabulary Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.11. Gateway indicator 2.03. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R2: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p2, 14, 34 [Textbook].  
  
    Vocabulary: Mature Command
The learner will be able to demonstrate a mature command of vocabulary when writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocabulary Application Master TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.30, #6 week tested: 32.Gateway indicator 2.03.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p902-914 [Textbook].  
  
    Context: Historical/Literary/Grade-Level
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of historical and literary context clues to identify the meaning of grade-level vocabulary words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Context Application Introduce 2.0 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.30, #6 week tested: 32.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p905 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p100, 202, 800 [Textbook].  
  
    Context: Word Meaning/Multiple
The learner will be able to apply context clues to identify the definition of a multiple meaning word.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Context Application Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.27, #36 week tested: 10. Gateway indicator 2.03.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p905 [Textbook].  
- Skills Development, p8 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Vocabulary [Software].  
  
    Vocabulary/analogies
The learner will be able to determine the analogous relationship of vocabulary words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Analogy Synthesis Master 1.0 Tennessee Framework 1999(a). Gateway indicator 2.03.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p902-914 [Textbook].  
  

Writing

    Clarity/Focus: Coherent Writing
The learner will be able to create coherent and cohesively written texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Clarity/Focus Application Master 1.0 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.30, #6 week tested: 32.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p398-403, 436-438, 481-482 [Textbook].  
  
    Purposes: Confidence/Increase
The learner will be able to write to increase his/her confidence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.01
Instructional Resources
- Instructor, Guided Writing Assignment handout-Trip to Seashore [Lecture-instructor].  
  
    Purposes: Lifelong Communication
The learner will be able to write to develop lifelong communication.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4.Gateway indicator 1.01
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p33, 254, 306, 329, 466, 564 [Textbook].  
  
    Purposes: Personal Information
The learner will be able to write to express personal information and ideas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.01
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 75-77, 660, 918 [Textbook].  
  
    Purposes: Clarify Thinking
The learner will be able to use writing to clarify thinking.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes: Clarify Application Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.01
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 158, 306 [Textbook].  
  
    Purposes: Study Skills
The learner will be able to write to improve study skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes Application Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.01
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 158, 306 [Textbook].  
  
    Purposes: To Learn
The learner will be able to write to learn information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes Synthesis Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 158, 306, 884 [Textbook].  
  
    Purposes: Synthesize Information
The learner will be able to write to synthesize information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes Synthesis Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.01
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 158, 306, 660 [Textbook].  
  
    Purposes: Variety
The learner will be able to write for a variety of purposes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.02.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 75-77, 777, 893, 918 [Textbook].  
  
    Purposes: Usage/Understand
The learner will be able to understand that language usage depends on the writing purpose.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p332-333 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 75-77, 865, 918 [Textbook].  
  
    Audience: Variety
The learner will be able to write for a variety of audiences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Audience Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.03.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 334-336 [Textbook].  
  
    Audience: Determine
The learner will be able to determine the audience for whom text was written.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Audience Analysis Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.03.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 334-336 [Textbook].  
  
    Audience: Usage/Understand
The learner will be able to understand that language usage depends on the intended audience and the particular writing situation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Audience Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.03. Gateway indicator 1.04. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Writing, BS-W4: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 332-334 [Textbook].  
  
    Strategies: Structural
The learner will be able to develop structural writing strategies to produce writing that can be read and interpreted by a variety of audiences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Strategies Introduce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.03. Gateway indicator 1.04.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 332-334 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 195, 204, 628, 3, 12, 40 [Textbook].  
  
    Style: Appropriate/Use
The learner will be able to use an appropriate writing style.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Style Application Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.09.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 158, 169 [Textbook].  
  
    Focus: Audience
The learner will be able to maintain a focus in writing which suits a given audience.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Clarity/Focus Application Master 0.5 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.31 week tested: 32.TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.04.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 243, 255 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 334-336 [Textbook].  
  
    Response: Literature/Imagination
The learner will be able to write a response to literature with energy and imagination.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Responses Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.14.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p4, 11-12, 31-33, 388-390, 892-894 [Textbook].  
  
    Strategies: Creative
The learner will be able to develop creative writing strategies to produce writing that can be read and interpreted by a variety of audiences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Strategies Introduce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.07.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 40, 74-77, 865, 548, 825 [Textbook].  
  
    Topic: Develop/Variety
The learner will be able to develop a variety of topics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Topic Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.07.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p33, 40, 74, 355, 327, 401 [Textbook].  
  
    Topic: Assigned/Composition
The learner will be able to create a composition on an assigned topic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Topic Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.30, #6 week tested: 32.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p75, 204, 255, 149, 269, 877 [Textbook].  
  
    Writing Behaviors: Methodical
The learner will be able to approach writing assignments methodically and apply process writing techniques.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Behaviors Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.05.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 74-75, 660-661 [Textbook].  
  
    Organization
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of organizational skills and strategies while writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organization Application Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.30, #6 week tested: 32. Gateway indicator 1.07. Gateway indicator 1.10.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 136, 660-662 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 331-332, 512-536 [Textbook].  
  
    Prewriting: Focus
The learner will be able to use prewriting strategies to generate ideas, focus his/her writing, and organize ideas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Prewriting: Strategies Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.30, #6 week tested: 32.Gateway indicator 1.06.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 497-518 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p12, 33, 40, 136, 255 [Textbook].  
- Instructor, Prewriting, Rubric, and Skeleton handouts [Lecture-instructor].  
  
    Composition: Develop Text
The learner will be able to develop text in a written composition.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Essay/Composition Reinforce TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.30, #6 week tested: 32. Gateway indicator 1.08. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Writing, BS-W2; WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Writing
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p269 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p523-528 [Textbook].  
  
    Support: Specific Examples
The learner will be able to include specific and relevant examples to support a written work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Support Application Master 0.5 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.30, #6, p.31 week tested: 32.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p220, 255 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p449-456 [Textbook].  
  
    Style: Word Choice
The learner will be able to apply different word choices to create a particular style.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Style Application Introduce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.09.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 317-321, 324-325 [Textbook].  
  
    Style: Sentence Structure
The learner will be able to use various sentence structures to improve the style of his/her work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Style Comprehension Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.09.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 317-321 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p941 [Textbook].  
  
    Paragraph: Sentence/Logical
The learner will be able to arrange sentences within a paragraph in logical order.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Paragraph Content Application Master 2.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.22, #30 week tested: 10.American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 79 tested in week 32 of next year.Gateway indicator 1.09. Gateway indicator 1.10.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 398-403, 436-445 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Sequence: Paragraphs
The learner will be able to arrange a variety of paragraphs in sequential order.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sequence Comprehension Master 2.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 79 tested in week 32 of next year.Gateway indicator 1.09. Gateway indicator 1.10.
Instructional Resources
- SkillsBank 96 Writing Series, Skills Bank Corp., Writing and Paragraphs Thinking Skills 3: Sequenci [Software].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p511-512, 523-525 [Textbook].  
- Instructor, Handout [Lecture-instructor].  
  
    Transitions: Word
The learner will be able to use paragraph context to discern the appropriate transitional word to complete a given sentence. use effective transitions (and, but, or) in his/her writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Transition Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 78 tested in week 32 of next year.Gateway indicator 1.09.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p525, 401-403, 437, 441 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p447, 448 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Transitions: Phrase
The learner will be able to use paragraph context to discern the appropriate transitional phrase to complete a given sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Transition Comprehension Master 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 78 tested in week 32 of next year.Gateway indicator 1.09.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 525, 401-403, 437, 441 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Expressions [Software].  
  
    Composition: Mechanics
The learner will be able to use correct mechanics when creating a composition.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Essay/Composition Application Reinforce 1.0 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.30, #6 week tested: 32.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p741-742, 776 [Textbook].  
  
    Descriptive: Writing
The learner will be able to write a descriptive piece.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Descriptive Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.02.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p476-483, 173, 204 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p825 [Textbook].  
  
    Creative: Writing
The learner will be able to generate creative written works.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Creative Reinforce TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.02.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, p582-628 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p118, 548, 825 [Textbook].  
  
    Expository: Use
The learner will be able to write in expository form.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Expository Knowledge, Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.02.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 449-463, 495-549 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, p75, 419, 628 [Textbook].  
  
    Narrative: Use
The learner will be able to write in narrative form.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Narrative Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.02.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 487-491, 582-626 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 548 [Textbook].  
  
    Persuasive: Use
The learner will be able to write in persuasive form.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Persuasive Knowledge Introduce 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 9, p.4. Gateway indicator 1.02.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 183, 204 [Textbook].  
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 464-476, 550-580 [Textbook].  
  
    Persuasive: Issue
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece which clearly takes a position on an issue.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Persuasive Application Introduce 2.0 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.31 week tested: 32.Gateway indicator 1.02.
Instructional Resources
- Warriner's Grammar 9th, 566-572 [Textbook].  
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 205 [Textbook].  
  
    Persuasive: Logical Thought
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece demonstrating the use of logical thought.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Persuasive Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 11, p.31 week tested: 32.Gateway indicator 1.02.
Instructional Resources
- Prentice Hall 9th Text, 205 [Textbook].