e.    

describe examples of how societies throughout history have used various forms of visual arts, dance, theater, myths, literature and music to express their beliefs, sense of identity and philosophical ideas

a.    

initiate questions and hypotheses about historic events being studied

b.    

describe and analyze, using historical data and understandings, the options which are available to parties involved in contemporary conflicts or decision making

c.    

be active learners at cultural institutions such as museums and historical exhibitions

d.    

display empathy for people who have lived in the past

e.    

describe relationships between historical subject matter and other subjects they study, current issues and personal concerns

d.    

identify and evaluate various perspectives associated with places and regions

e.    

explain and assess how culture affects perception of places and regions

a.    

demonstrate proficient use of capitalization, punctuation, usage and spelling skills appropriate for their grade level and individual goals and develop proficiency in the use of resources for proofreading and editing

b.    

recognize the difference between the spoken and written syntax of standard and nonstandard writers and speakers of English and choose the most appropriate words for the particular purpose

c.    

determine the variations of language used by speakers and writers in various contexts and will incorporate suitable language in their own writing and speaking

d.    

examine the literature they read and the writing they create to articulate variations between the patterns used in their home language and culture and those used in the works they read and write

e.    

explore works to identify words and conventions not currently used in everyday language

a.    

read an array of literary classics and note themes, issues and ideas in the texts that are still influential in our present world

b.    

read, view and listen to current works appropriate for their age level, then discuss the issues raised

c.    

examine the individual appeal of the works they read, listen to or view, and determine whether or not the author effectively used literary elements such as setting, point of view, irony, theme and conflict

d.    

understand that authors and readers are influenced by their times and experiences and identify those influences in the works they read, listen to and view

e.    

explain how literary conventions such as romantic love in the Arthurian legends or heroism in historical fiction, and literary devices such as figures of speech, imagery and symbolism, contribute to their understanding of the text

f.    

read works from different literary periods to determine how literature represents the human experience

g.    

identify and discuss the aesthetic attributes of literary works

h.    

read works with archetypal characters and themes to determine the political and social issues of concern to ancient peoples and the relationship to political and social issues of concern today

i.    

read classic and contemporary texts and conduct related research to understand the cultural influences of a time period on its works

j.    

read and respond to works that reflect various American experiences and those of the milieu of traditional literature