11th Grade Assessment Indicators

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The following indicators are found on the Kansas State Assessment Tests for Reading and Writing.

Kansas State READING Assessment Indicators:

1.3.2 Determines the meaning of unknown words or phrases using context clues(ex: definitions, restatements, examples, description, comparison-contrast, clue words, and cause-effect) from sentences or paragraphs.(1.2.1)

1.3.5 Determines meaning of words through structural analysis, using knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots, prefixes, and suffixes to understand complex words, including words in science, mathematics, and social studies.

1.3.6 Identifies, interprets, and analyzes the meaning of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, analogies, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, personification, idioms, imagery, and symbolism.

1.4.2 Understands the purpose of text features (ex: title, graphs/charts and maps, table of contents, pictures/illustrations, boldface type, italics, glossary, index, headings, subheadings, topic and summary sentences, captions, sidebars, underlining, numbered or bulleted lists, footnotes, annotations) and uses such features to locate information in and to gain meaning from appropriate-level texts.

1.4.5 Uses information from the text to make inferences and draw conclusions. (4.1.2)

1.4.6 Analyzes and evaluates how authors use text structure (ex: sequence, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, description, cause- effect) to achieve their purposes. (1.1.4)

1.4.8 Compares and contrasts varying aspects (ex: characters' traits and motives, themes, problem-solution, cause-effect relationships, ideas and concepts, procedures, viewpoints, author's purpose, persuasive techniques, use of literary devices, thoroughness of supporting evidence) in one or more appropriate level texts.

1.4.9 Explains and analyzes cause-effect relationships in appropriate- level narrative, expository, technical, and persuasive texts.

1.4.10 Uses paraphrasing and organizational skills to summarize information (stated and implied main ideas, main events, important details, underlying meaning) from appropriate-level narrative, expository, technical, and persuasive texts in logical or sequential order, clearly preserving the author's intent.

1.4.11 Identifies the topic, main ideas, supporting details, and themes in text across the content areas and from a variety of sources in appropriate-level text.

1.4.12 Analyzes and evaluates how an author's style (ex: word choice, sentence structure) and use of literary devices (ex: foreshadowing, flashback, irony, symbolism, tone, mood, satire, imagery, point of view, allusion, overstatement, paradox) work together to achieve his or her purpose for writing text.

1.4.15 Identifies the author's position in a persuasive text, describes techniques the author uses to support that position (ex: bandwagon approach, glittering generalities, testimonials, citing authority, statistics, other techniques that appeal to reason or emotion) and evaluates the effectiveness of these techniques and the credibility of the information.

1.4.16 Distinguishes between fact and opinion, and recognizes propaganda (ex: advertising, media, politics, warfare) bias, and stereotypes in various types of appropriate level texts.

2.1.1 Identifies and describes different types of characters (ex: protagonist, antagonist, round, flat, static, dynamic) and analyzes the development of characters.

2.1.2 Analyzes the historical, social, and cultural contextual aspects of the setting and their influence on characters and events in the story or literary text.

2.1.3 Analyzes and evaluates how the author uses various plot elements (ex: problem or conflict, climax, resolution, rising action, subplots, parallel episodes to advance the plot and make connections between events.

2.1.5 Identifies, analyzes, and evaluates the use of literary devices (ex: foreshadowing, flashback, irony, figurative language, imagery, symbolism, satire, allusions, paradox, dialogue, point of view, overstatement) in a text.

Kansas State WRITING Assessment Indicators:

IDEAS and CONTENT:

3.1.1 Select topics that are original and appropriate to the task.

3.1.2 Write insightfully from knowledge or experience.

3.1.3 Provide details that focus the reader's attention on important information.

3.1.4 Develop the topic in an enlightening, purposeful way that makes a point or tells a story.

VOICE:

3.2.1 Include tone and voice that gives flavor to the message and seems appropriate for the purpose and audience.

ORGANIZATION:

3.3.1 Write introductions that draw the reader in and conclusions that leave the reader with a sense of resolution.

3.3.2 Use sequencing that is logical and effective.

3.3.3 Apply transitions clearly showing how ideas connect.

3.3.4 Use a variety of supporting details.

3.3.5 Organize so that the writing flows smoothly.

WORD CHOICE:

3.4.1 Choose words that are specific, accurate, and easily understood.

3.4.2 Use language that is appropriate for the type of writing and for the audience.

3.4.3 Use lively verbs that energize the writing and precise nouns and modifiers that create pictures in the reader's mind.

3.4.4 Use clichés and jargon sparingly; only for effect.

SENTENCE FLUENCY:

3.5.1 Construct sentences for clarity and meaning.

3.5.2 Write for cadence as if the writer has thought about the sound of the words as well as the meaning.

3.5.3 Write sentences that vary in length as well as structure.

CONVENTIONS:

3.6.1 Paragraph to reinforce the organizational structure of the text.

3.6.2 Use grammar and usage that contribute to clarity and style.

3.6.3 Use accurate punctuation, guiding the reader through the text.

3.6.4 Use correct spelling.

PRESENTATION:

3.7.5 Generate a legible copy for presentation.

3.9.6 Write for the purpose of explaining.

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