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Artifact Planning Sheet: AP English Language

 

Arkansas English Language Arts Standards

Standards		Artifacts	Blog Posts
Oral & Visual Communications	1. Speaking Students shall demonstrate effective oral communication skills to express ideas and to present information.
	2. Listening Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication.
	3. Media Literacy Students shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media as a mode of communication.
Writing	4.  Process Students shall employ a wide range of strategies as they write, using the writing process appropriately.
	5.  Purpose, Topics, Forms, Audiences Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics and audiences employing a wide range of forms.
	6. Conventions Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English conventions in written work.
	7.  Craftsmanship Students shall develop personal style and voice as they approach the craftsmanship of writing.
Reading	8.  Foundations of Reading Students shall apply concepts of print, acquire knowledge of spoken words and understand the relationship of speech to print as they develop a foundation for literacy.
	9.  Comprehension Students shall apply a variety of strategies to read and comprehend printed material.
	10.  Variety of Text Students shall read, examine, and respond to a wide range of texts for a variety of purposes.
	11.  Vocabulary, Word Study, Fluency Students shall acquire and apply skills in vocabulary development and word analysis to be able to read fluently.
Inquiring/Research	12.  Research/Inquiry Process Students shall engage in inquiry and research to address questions, to make judgments about credibility, and to communicate ideas in ways that suit the purpose and audience.
National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students
1Creativity and Innovation	Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology: A.  apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. B.  create original works as a means of personal or group expression. C. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. D. identify trends and forecast possibilities.
2.  Communication and Collaboration	Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: A. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. B. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. C.  develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. D. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.
3. Research and Information Fluency	Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: A.  plan strategies to guide inquiry. B.  locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. C.  evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. D.  process data and report results.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making	Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: §         A.  identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. §         B.  plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. §         C.  collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. §         D.  use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
5. Digital Citizenship	Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: A. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. B. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. C. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. D. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts	Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: A. understand and use technology systems. B. select and use applications effectively and productively. C. troubleshoot systems and applications. D. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.