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Language Arts - English 12

Language Arts

The Tennessee English Language Arts Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten through Grade 12 was adopted by the State Board of Education on December 5, 1996. "The framework includes the Content Strands and Learning Expectations necessary to insure K-12 Tennessee students develop the language skills needed to succeed in school, in the workplace, and in their lives."

The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) has been developed by the Tennessee State Department of Education to measure student competency in essential skills in the area of Language Arts.

English 12

The Tennessee English Language Arts Curriculum Framework identifies the learning expectations for Grade 12.

The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) has been developed by the Tennessee State Department of Education to measure student competency in essential skills in the area of Language Arts. Students must pass this examination before graduation from High School.


Genres
The Genres Unit includes identifying and comparing key characteristics of literary genres, as designated by a work's subject, theme, style, and time period. Some examples of genres are science fiction, poetry, drama, British literature, and multicultural literature.

    Author: Effect/Audience
The learner will be able to identify the effect of an author's audience on his/her written work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14
Unit Instructional Resources
- School Website, lots of sites [On-line].  http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/index.html#Language
  
    Author: Effect/Environment
The learner will be able to identify the effect of an author's environment on his/her written work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14
Unit Instructional Resources
- School Website, lots of sites [On-line].  http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/index.html#Language
  
    Author: Effect/Background
The learner will be able to identify the effect of an author's background on his/her written work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14
Unit Instructional Resources
- School Website, lots of sites [On-line].  http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/index.html#Language
  
    Author: Effect/Experience
The learner will be able to identify the effect of an author's experience on his/her written work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14
Unit Instructional Resources
- School Website, lots of sites [On-line].  http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/index.html#Language
  
    Author: Effect/Gender
The learner will be able to identify the effect of an author's gender on his/her written work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14
Unit Instructional Resources
- School Website, lots of sites [On-line].  http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/index.html#Language
  
    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 Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.33, #45 week tested: 16.
Unit Instructional Resources
- School Website, lots of sites [On-line].  http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/index.html#Language
  

Language Expressions
The Language Expressions Unit focuses on language conventions, structure, usage, and language study. It also addresses parts of speech, figures of speech, syntax, paragraph and sentence structure, word agreement, modifiers, and grammar.

    Patterns: 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.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Language Patterns Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14
  
    Dialect: Diversity/Respect
The learner will be able to use literature to develop an understanding and respect for multicultural, gender and ethnic diversity in language dialects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Dialect Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14
  
    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.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Culture Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14
  
    Culture: Diversity/Respect
The learner will be able to develop a knowledge and respect for multicultural and ethnic diversity in language.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Culture Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.7
  
    Noun: Irregular Plural/Identify
The learner will be able to identify irregular plurals of nouns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Noun Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.20, #25 week tested: 16.
  
    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 Application Master 2.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.20, #25 week tested: 16.
  
    Verb Tense: Appropriate
The learner will be able to identify appropriate verb tense.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Verb Tense Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.20, #26 week tested: 16.
  
    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 Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.18, #22 week tested: 16.
  
    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 Application Master 2.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.19, #23 week tested: 16.
  
    Pronoun: Case/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the appropriate pronoun case for a sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Pronoun Knowledge Master 2.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.19, #24 week tested: 16.
  
    Sentence Structure: Identify Complete
The learner will be able to identify complete sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.21, #28 week tested: 16.
  
    Sentence Structure: Use
The learner will be able to use correct sentence structure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.7
  
    Sentence Structure: Negative
The learner will be able to create a correctly structured negative sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Synthesis Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.21, #27 week tested: 16.
  
    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 Evaluation Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.7
  
    Fragment/Run-On: Edit
The learner will be able to edit a series of sentences for fragments or run-ons.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.21, #28 week tested: 16.
  
    Sentence Combining: Three Sentences
The learner will be able to identify the best way to combine three sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Combine Sentences Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.22, #29 week tested: 16.
  
    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 Master 1.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.22, #29 week tested: 16.
  
    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 Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.19, #23 week tested: 16.
  
    Usage: Identify/Standard
The learner will be able to identify standard language usage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Usage Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.7
  
    Usage: Apply/Writing
The learner will be able to apply appropriate language usage in writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Usage Application Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.7
  
    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 Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.23, #31 week tested: 16.
  
    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 Knowledge Master 2.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.23, #31 week tested: 16.
  
    Agreement: Identify/Correct
The learner will be able to identify correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Pronoun: Agreement Knowledge Master 2.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.19, #24 week tested: 16.
  

Language Mechanics
The Language Mechanics Unit includes comprehending and applying the rules that govern punctuation and capitalization when writing and editing written works.

    Apostrophe: Contractions
The learner will be able to identify and correctly use apostrophes with contractions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Apostrophe/Hyphen/Dash Master TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.26, #34 week tested: 16.
  
    Capitalization: Proper Adjectives
The learner will be able to recognize and capitalize proper adjectives.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Conventions Master TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    Endmark: Edit
The learner will be able to edit written works for correct use of end punctuation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Endmark Analysis Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.18, #21 week tested: 16.
  
    Capitalization: Months
The learner will be able to capitalize the months of the year.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Application Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    Capitalization: Proper Nouns
The learner will be able to capitalize proper nouns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Application Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    Capitalization: Days
The learner will be able to capitalize the days of the week.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Application Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    Capitalization: Address
The learner will be able to capitalize an address.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Application Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    Capitalization: Titles of Respect
The learner will be able to capitalize titles of respect.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Application Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    Comma: Identify Correct Use
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of commas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.18, #21 week tested: 16.
  
    Colon/Semicolon: Use
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of a colon and semicolon.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Colon Knowledge Master 2.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.18, #21 week tested: 16.
  
    Mechanics: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of mechanics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Mechanics Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.7
  
    Mechanics: Use Correct
The learner will be able to write using correct mechanics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Mechanics Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.7
  
    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 Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    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 Application Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    Capitalization: Outline
The learner will be able to capitalize the segments of an outline.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Applications Application Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    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 Application Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    Title: Personal
The learner will be able to capitalize personal titles.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Title Application Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    Title: Books
The learner will be able to capitalize the titles of books.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Title Application Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    Title: Course
The learner will be able to capitalize course titles.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Title Application Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  
    Title: Movies
The learner will be able to capitalize the titles of movies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Title Application Master 0.5 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.17, #20 week tested: 16.
  

Listening
The Listening Unit includes identifying and distinguishing between sounds and patterns in sounds, constructing meaning from information delivered verbally, and understanding and responding to verbal information.

    Behaviors: Diversity
The learner will be able to apply a knowledge and appreciation of diversity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening Behaviors Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.28
  
    Behaviors: Active Listening
The learner will be able to engage in active listening during different situations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening Behaviors Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.28
  
    Cultural: Variety/Implications
The learner will be able to identify a variety of dialects and their implications.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cultural Influences Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.28
  
    Informational Concept: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret informational messages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Informational Concept Analysis Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.35, #49 week tested: 16.
  
    Evaluating: Information
The learner will be able to evaluate information delivered by a speaker.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Evaluating Evaluation Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.28
  
    Critical Listening: Content/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze auditory material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Critical Listening Analysis Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.28
  

Media
The Media Unit includes the study of information and entertainment communications. Topics include: advertising, art, journalism, film, and media messages, forms and productions.

    Media: Handle
The learner will be able to handle media responsibly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    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 12, p.21
  
    Media Form: Sources/Evaluate
The learner will be able to use a variety of media sources to evaluate information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Form Evaluation Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    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 Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    Media: Daily Life/Describe
The learner will be able to describe media's influence in daily life.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    Media Aids: 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 Application Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    Media Production: Strategies/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate creative strategies applied in the production of print and nonprint media.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Production Evaluation Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    Print/Nonprint: Differences/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the differences between using print and nonprint media forms to communicate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Form: Print/Non-Print Evaluation Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    Persuasion: 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 Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.29, #38 week tested: 16.
  
    Evaluate: Daily Life
The learner will be able to evaluate media's influence in daily life.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media: Evaluate Evaluation Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    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 Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    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 Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    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 Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    Information: Present/Print/Nonprint
The learner will be able to present information found in print and nonprint materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Print/Nonprint: Information Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    Information: Research/Print/Nonprint
The learner will be able to research information using print and nonprint materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Print/Nonprint: Information Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    Information: Interpret/Print/Nonprint
The learner will be able to interpret information found in print and nonprint materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Print/Nonprint: Information Analysis Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    Information: Evaluate/Print/Nonprint
The learner will be able to evaluate information found in print and nonprint materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Print/Nonprint: Information Evaluation Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    Create: Purpose
The learner will be able to consider the purpose when creating a media production.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Production: Create Comprehension Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  
    Create: Audience
The learner will be able to consider the audience when creating a media production.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Production: Create Comprehension Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.21
  

Problem Solving
The Problem Solving Unit addresses strategies applicable across the curriculum for approaching problems, diagnosing problems, generating possible solutions, and testing possible solutions for validity.

    Critical Thinking: Fact/Opinion
The learner will be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Critical Thinking Analysis Master 2.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.32, #43 week tested: 16.
  

Reading Operations
The Reading Operations Unit includes constructing meaning from fiction and non-fiction selections at comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and judgment levels of understanding. It includes skills which address identifying, discussing, and comparing both concrete and abstract elements of selections (setting, plot, characterization, genre, historical period, theme, tone, moral message, and psychological and political implications).

    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 Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14
  
    Strategies: Variety/Develop
The learner will be able to develop a variety of reading strategies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14
  
    Interpretation: Personal/Interact
The learner will be able to develop a personal interpretation by interacting with a text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Interpretation Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14
  
    Response: Literature
The learner will be able to respond to literature.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Responses: Critical Master TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 12, p.14