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Oroville Union High School District
English Curriculum
Language Arts - Journalism

Computer Science & Information Tech.

Computer and Communications System
The learner will be able to use operating systems, hardware and peripherals, integrating communication tools and appropriate resources, to share information in the process of publishing a school newspaper.
Strand Scope Source
Computer Science and Information Tech. Master CA: Business Education Challenge Standards, 2000, Computer Science and Information Technology 4.1.2.
  
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Customer Relations
The learner will be able to describe interpersonal skills needed to develop effective customer relationships within the context of selling ads.
Strand Scope Source
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Master CA: Business Education Challenge Standards, 2000, Marketing 5.1.2.
  
Customer Transactions
The learner will be able to use appropriate technology to calculate, document and record varied sales transactions.
Strand Scope Source
Selling Concepts Master CA: Business Education Challenge Standards, 2000, Marketing 5.6.2.
  
Sales Process
The learner will be able to demonstrate the steps of selling techniques used to aid customers/clients in making buying decisions.
Strand Scope Source
Selling Concepts Master CA: Business Education Challenge Standards, 2000, Marketing 5.6.5.
  
Salesmanship
The learner will be able to define the characteristics of a successful salesperson and identify the importance of ethical behavior throughout the selling process.
Strand Scope Source
Selling Concepts Master CA: Business Education Challenge Standards, 2000, Marketing 5.6.6.
  
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Reading Comprehension (Informational)

Features & Rhetoric of Public Docume
The learner will be able to analyze both the features and rhetorical devices of different types of public documents as they appear in media (e.g., policy statements, speeches, debates, platforms, ballots/propositions) and the way in which authors use those features and devices.
Strand Scope Source
Structural Features of Info. Materials Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Reading 2.1.
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and websites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Structure of Functional Documents
The learner will be able to analyze the structure of functional documents, including charts and graphs, leases, schedules, notices, maps, simple tax forms, and basic legal documents in researching and writing articles for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Structural Features of Info. Materials Introduce Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and websites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Clarity of Meaning
The learner will be able to (in preparation of articles for publication), analyze the way in which clarity of meaning is affected by the patterns of organization, hierarchical structures, repetition of the main ideas, syntax, and word choice in the text.
Strand Scope Source
Comprehension & Analysis of Text Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Reading 2.2; STAR 2001 Blueprint 42% of English Language Arts Exam: 21 items from Grade 10 Reading 2.0, including items on this standard.
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and websites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Fact & Opinion in Expository Texts
The learner will be able to verify and clarify facts presented in a variety of expository sources by using a variety of consumer and public documents and distinguish between fact and opinion in preparation of articles for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Comprehension & Analysis of Text Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Reading 2.3; STAR 2001 Blueprint 42% of English Language Arts Exam: 21 items from Grade 10 Reading 2.0, including items on this standard.
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and websites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Influence of Audience
The learner will be able to recognize how audience influences the style and content of a publication in the preparation of articles for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Comprehension & Analysis of Text Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and websites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Critique of Arguments in Public Document
The learner will be able to critique the power, truthfulness, and validity of arguments set forth in public documents; their appeal to both friendly and hostile audiences; and the extent to which the arguments anticipate and address reader concerns and counterclaims (e.g., appeal to reason, to authority, to pathos and emotion) and recognize bias and pro and con positions in the preparation of articles for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Expository Critique Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Reading 2.6; STAR 2001 Blueprint 42% of English Language Arts Exam: 21 items from Grade 10 Reading 2.0, including items on this standard.
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and websites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
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Literary Response and Analysis

Rhetorical & Aesthetic Purposes
The learner will be able to analyze the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author's style, and the "sound" of language achieve specific rhetorical or aesthetic purposes or both in the preparation of articles for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Reading 3.3
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Political Assumptions in Literature
The learner will be able to analyze the clarity and consistency of political assumptions in a selection of literary works or essays on a topic (e.g., suffrage, women's role in organized labor) in the preparation of articles for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Literary Criticism Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Reading 3.8
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
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Writing Strategies

Elements of Discourse in Writing
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the elements of discourse (e.g., purpose, speaker, audience, form) when completing narrative, expository, persuasive, or descriptive articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Organization and Focus Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Writing 1.1
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Cgaoters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Point of View, Characterization & St
The learner will be able to use point of view, characterization, style (e.g., use of irony), and related elements for specific rhetorical and aesthetic purposes within articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Organization and Focus Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Writing 1.2
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Structure of Ideas & Arguments
The learner will be able to structure ideas and arguments in a sustained, persuasive, and sophisticated way and support them with precise and relevant examples within articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Organization and Focus Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Writing 1.3
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Unity & Coherence in Writing
The learner will be able to write with unity and coherence (e.g., establish and maintain controlling idea; sequence paragraphs effectively; use transitions; provide ample, concrete support) within articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Organization and Focus Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Quotes & Context
The learner will be able to lead into quotes when appropriate by providing context within articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Organization and Focus Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  pp. 38, 59-62, 115, 197-199, 337-338,
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Rhetorical Devices in Writing
The learner will be able to enhance meaning by employing rhetorical devices, including the extended use of parallelism, repetition, and analogy; the incorporation of visual aids (e.g., graphs, tables, pictures); and the issuance of a call for action within articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Organization and Focus Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Writing 1.4
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Language Use & Tone
The learner will be able to use language in natural, fresh, and vivid ways to establish a specific tone within articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Organization and Focus Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Writing 1.5
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-8 [Textbook].  News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Organizing & Recording Information
The learner will be able to use systematic strategies to organize and record information (eg., notetaking) in preparation of articles for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Research and Technology Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Writing 1.7
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-6 [Textbook].  pp. 60, 89, 116
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Databases, Graphics, & Spreadsheets
The learner will be able to integrate databases, graphics, and spreadsheets into word-processed articles for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Research and Technology Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Writing 1.8
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 5, 11 [Textbook].  pp. 89-94, 220-254
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Text Revision: Voice, Style, & Tone
The learner will be able to revise text to highlight the individual voice, improve sentence variety and style, and enhance subtlety of meaning and tone in ways that are consistent with the purpose, audience, and genre within articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluation and Revision Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Writing 1.9
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 3 [Textbook].  Style and Editing, pp. 31-54
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
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Writing Applications (Genres)

Reflective Compositions
The learner will be able to write reflective opinion articles for publication: a. Explore the significance of personal experiences, events, conditions, or concerns by using rhetorical strategies (e.g., narration, description, exposition, persuasion). b. Draw comparisons between specific incidents and broader themes that illustrate the writer's important beliefs or generalizations about life. c. Maintain a balance in describing individual incidents and relate those incident to more general and abstract ideas .
Strand Scope Source
Writing Strategies of Grades 11 and 12 Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Writing 2.3
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 4 [Textbook].  News Writing, pp. 55-82
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Home Study Guide, Skills Connection, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Job Applications & Resumes
The learner will be able to write job applications or resumes: a. Provide clear and purposeful information and address the intended audience appropriately. b. Use varied levels, patterns, and types of language to achieve intended effects and aid comprehension. c. Modify the tone to fit the purpose and audience. d. Follow the conventional style for that type of document (e.g., resume, memorandum) and use page formats, fonts, and spacing that contribute to he readability and the impact of the document .
Strand Scope Source
Writing Strategies of Grades 11 and 12 Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Writing 2.5
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Home Study Guide, Skills Connection, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Multimedia Presentations
The learner will be able to deliver multimedia presentations: a. Combine text, images, and sound and draw information from many sources (e.g., television broadcasts, videos, films, newspapers, magazines, CD-ROMs, the Internet, electronic media-generated images). b. Select an appropriate medium for each element of the presentation. c. Use the selected media skillfully, editing appropriately and monitoring for quality. d. Test the audience's response and revise the presentation accordingly. .
Strand Scope Source
Writing Strategies of Grades 11 and 12 Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Writing 2.6
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 11 [Textbook].  Newspaper Design, pp. 220-254
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Home Study Guide, Skills Connection, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
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Written and Oral Eng. Lang. Conventions

Grammar, Diction, Structure & Usage
The learner will be able to demonstrate control of grammar, diction, and paragraph and sentence structure, and an understanding of English usage within articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Grammar and Mechanics of Writing Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.1
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 3 [Textbook].  Style and Editing, pp. 31-54
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Spelling, Punctuation & Capitalizati
The learner will be able to produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation and capitalization within articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Manuscript Form Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.2
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 3 [Textbook].  Style and Editing, pp. 31-54
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Manuscript Requirements in Writing
The learner will be able to reflect appropriate newspaper style requirements in writing articles for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Manuscript Form Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.3
  Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, http://www.ldl.net/~bill/aparev.htm [On-line].  Guidelines for Writing in APA Style by William U Borst
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 3 [Textbook].  Style and Editing, pp. 31-54
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Proofread
The learner will be able to proofread for correct spelling and comma usage in preparation of articles written for publication. That/which, who who/whom slow/slowly i.e./e.g. lay/lie beside/besides hanged/hung real/really further/farther .
Strand Scope Source
Manuscript Form Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/1650.html [On-line].  #1650. Proofreading and Editing Marks
· Web Page, http://goanna.cs.rmit.edu.au/~jz/write/proof.html [On-line].  Justin Zobel - Proofreading Marks
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 3 [Textbook].  Style and Editing, pp. 31-54
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
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Listening and Speaking Strategies

Focus on Speaker's Message
The learner will be able to focus on the speaker's message in preparation of articles written for publication a. Maintain attention. b. Ask relevant and clarifying questions. c. Summarize verbal information. .
Strand Scope Source
Listening and Comprehension Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4, 5, 6 [Textbook].  News Writing, pp. 58-62; Sports Writing, pp. 98-99; Feature Writing, pp. 110, 115-118
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Accurate & Organized Notes
The learner will be able to take accurate and organized notes during interviews, lectures and discussions distinguishing between main and subordinate ideas in preparation of articles written for publication. a. Identify verbal clues that signify the importance of ideas. · Inflection, tone, volume, significant pauses. · Repetition. · Key words and phrases. b. Take notes using a variety of methods. · Formal outline. · Informal outline. .
Strand Scope Source
Listening and Comprehension Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, http://www.mxctc.commnet.edu/clc/notestsk.htm [On-line].  Notetaking and Study Skills: Describes different strategies for notetaking
· Web Page, http://www.dartmouth.edu/admin/acskills/no_frames/ [On-line].  Effective Notetaking: Describes notetaking strategies upon a pleasant pink background.
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 4-6 [Textbook].  pp. 60, 89, 116
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Strategies Used by Media
The learner will be able to recognize strategies used by the media to inform, persuade, entertain, and transmit culture (e.g., advertisements; perpetuation of stereotypes; use of visual representations, special effects, language).
Strand Scope Source
Listening and Comprehension Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Listening and Speaking 1.1
  Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, http://www.dartmouth.edu/admin/acskills/no_frames/ [On-line].  Adbusters: Website critical of media techniques.
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 14 [Textbook].  Advertising, pp. 305-318
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Media's Impact on Democratic Process
The learner will be able to analyze the impact of the media on the democratic process (e.g., exerting influence on elections, creating images of leaders, shaping attitudes) at the local, state, and national levels.
Strand Scope Source
Listening and Comprehension Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Listening and Speaking 1.2
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 1-2 [Textbook].  A Brief History of American Journalism, pp. 1-12; Rights and Responsibilities of Journalists, pp. 13-30
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Communication by Visual Image-Makers
The learner will be able to interpret and evaluate the various ways in which events are presented and information is communicated by visual image-makers (e.g., advertisers, graphic artists, documentary film makers, illustrators, news photographers).
Strand Scope Source
Listening and Comprehension Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Listening and Speaking 1.3
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 14 [Textbook].  Advertising, pp. 305-318
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Exchange of Ideas
The learner will be able to engage critically and constructively in an exchange of ideas in preparation of articles written for publication. a. Participate actively in discussions b. Facilitate group discussions. c. Refrain from making uninformed comments. d. Listen to others and wait for a suitable time to add comments or insights. e. Build on comments of others in stead of offering tangential ideas. f. Argue with ideas presented instead of personally attacking the speaker or the person being discussed. g. Restate another's point of view to clarify understanding. h. Ask relevant questions. i. Discover multiple viewpoints and, if necessary to reach consensus, negotiate to find common ground. .
Strand Scope Source
Discussion Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, http://www.nusd.k12.az.us/nhs/gthomson.class/web.p [On-line].  Socratic Seminars
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Logical, Ethical, & Emotional Appeal
The learner will be able to use logical, ethical, and emotional appeals that enhance a specific tone and purpose in preparation of articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Organization and Delivery of Oral Com. Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Listening and Speaking 1.6
  Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/webclass/web/project1/ [On-line].  The Art of Rhetoric: Learning How to Use the Three Main Rhetorical Styles
· Web Page, http://www.millikin.edu/wcenter/workshop7d.html [On-line].  Rhetoric, Logos, Pathos, and Ethos
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 2, 14 [Textbook].  Rights and Responsibilities, pp. 13-30; Advertising, pp. 305-318
· Web Page, http://www.splc.org [On-line].  
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Effective & Interesting Language
The learner will be able to use effective and interesting language, including informal expressions for effect, Standard American English for clarity, and technical language for specificity within articles written for publication.
Strand Scope Source
Organization and Delivery of Oral Com. Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Listening and Speaking 1.8
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapters 3-8 [Textbook].  Style and Editing (pp. 31-54), News Writing (pp. 55-82), Sports Writing (pp. 83-106), Feature Writing (pp 107-127), Editorial Writing (pp. 128-146), Column Writing (pp 147-171)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
Media Message Techniques
The learner will be able to analyze the techniques used in media messages for a particular audience and evaluate their effectiveness (e.g., Orson Wells' radio broadcast "War of the Worlds").
Strand Scope Source
Analysis/Evaluation of Oral/Media Com. Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Listening and Speaking 1.14
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 14 [Textbook].  Advertising, pp. 305-318
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
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Speaking Applications (Genres)

Multimedia Presentations
The learner will be able to deliver multimedia presentations: a. Combine text, images, and sound by incorporating information from a side range of media, including films, newspapers, magazines, CD-ROMs, online information, television, videos, and electronic media-generated images. b. Select an appropriate medium for each element of the presentation. c. Use the selected media skillfully, editing appropriately and monitoring for quality. d. Test the audience's response and revise the presentation accordingly .
Strand Scope Source
Speaking Strategies of Grades 11 and 12 Master CA: English-Language Arts Content Standards, December 1997, Grades Eleven/Twelve, Listening and Speaking 2.4
  Instructional Resources
 
· High School Journalism, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1994, Chapter 11 [Textbook].  Newspaper Design, pp. 220-254
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Web Page, www.highschooljournalism.org [On-line].  
· Web Page, search engines and web sites [On-line].  http://www.shs.springfield.k12.il.us/rsrc/peters/journalism/
· Web Page, Journalism Education Association [On-line].  http://www.jea.org/
· Web Page, Columbia Journalism Review [On-line].  www.cjr.org
· Web Page, Columbia Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
· Web Page, National Scholastic Press Association [On-line].  www.studentpress.org
· Web Page, Journalism Links [On-line].  http://www.poynter.org/links/
  
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