| A. READING AND LITERATURE Content Standard: Students
in Wisconsin will read and respond to a wide range of writing to build an understanding of
written materials, of themselves, and of others.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: By the end of grade 12 students
will:
A.12.1 Use effective reading strategies to achieve their
purposes in reading
• Apply sophisticated word meaning and word analysis
strategies, such as knowledge of roots, cognates, suffixes, and prefixes, to understand
unfamiliar words
• Gather information to help achieve understanding
when the meaning of a text is unclear
• Apply knowledge of expository structures, such as
the deductive or inductive development of an argument, to the comprehension and evaluation
of texts
• Identify propaganda techniques and faulty reasoning
in texts
• Explain and evaluate the influence of format on the
readability and meaning of a text
• Distinguish between fact and opinion in nonfiction
texts
• Consider the context of a work when determining the
meaning of abbreviations and acronyms as well as the technical, idiomatic, and figurative
meanings of terms
A.12.2 Read, interpret, and critically analyze literature
• Explain the structure of selected classical and
contemporary works of literature, in whole and in part, from various cultures and
historical periods, and illustrate ways in which authors use syntax, imagery, figures of
speech, allusions, symbols, irony, and other devices in the context of history, culture,
and style
• Draw on a broad base of knowledge about the
universal themes of literature such as initiation, love and duty, heroism, illusion and
reality, salvation, death and rebirth, and explain how these themes are developed in a
particular work of literature
• Investigate and report on ways in which a writer
has influenced or been influenced by historical, social, and cultural issues or events
• Develop, explain, and defend interpretations of
complex literary works
• Explain how details of language, setting, plot,
character, conflict, point of view, and voice in a work of literature combine to produce a
dominant tone, effect, or theme
• Develop and apply criteria to evaluate the literary
merit of unfamiliar works
A.12.3 Read and discuss literary and nonliterary texts in
order to understand human experience
• Examine, explain, and evaluate, orally and in
writing, various perspectives concerning individual, community, national, and world issues
reflected in literary and nonliterary texts
• Develop and articulate, orally and in writing,
defensible points of view on individual, community, national, and world issues reflected
in literary and nonliterary texts
• Identify the devices an author uses to influence
readers and critique the effectiveness of their use
• Identify philosophical assumptions and basic
beliefs underlying selected texts
A.12.4 Read to acquire information
• Apply tests of logic and reasoning to informational
and persuasive texts
• Analyze and synthesize the concepts and details
encountered in informational texts such as reports, technical manuals, historical papers,
and government documents
• Draw on and integrate information from multiple
sources when acquiring knowledge and developing a position on a topic of interest
• Evaluate the reliability and authenticity of
information conveyed in a text, using criteria based on knowledge of the author, topic,
and context and analysis of logic, evidence, propaganda, and language
B. WRITING
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will write clearly and effectively to share
information and knowledge, to influence and persuade, to create and entertain.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: By the end of grade 12 students
will:
B.12.1 Create or produce writing to communicate with
different audiences for a variety of purposes
• Write a coherent argument that takes a position,
accurately summarizes an opposing position, refutes that position, and cites persuasive
evidence
• Compose and publish analytic and reflective writing
that conveys knowledge, experience, insights, and opinions to an intended audience
• Use rhetorical structures that divide complex
thoughts into simpler ones, logical transitions from one thought to another, and language
appropriate to the intended audience
• Write creative fiction that includes an authentic
setting, discernible tone, coherent plot, distinct characters, effective detail,
believable dialogue, and reasonable resolution of conflict
• Write summaries of complex information (such as
information in a lengthy text or a sequence of events), expand or reduce the summaries by
adding or deleting detail, and integrate appropriately summarized information into
reviews, reports, or essays, with correct citations
• Write autobiographical and biographical
narratives in a mature style characterized by suitable vocabulary, descriptive detail,
effective syntax, an appropriate voice, a variety of sentence structures, clear
coordination and subordination of ideas, and rhetorical devices that help establish tone
and reinforce meaning
• Prepare and publish technical writing such as
memos, applications, letters, reports and resumes for various audiences, attending to
details of layout and format as appropriate to purpose
• Write in a variety of situations (impromptu, over
time, in collaboration, alone) and adapt strategies, such as revision, technology, and the
use of reference materials, to the situation
• Use a variety of writing technologies, including
pen and paper as well as computers
• Write for a variety of readers, including peers,
teachers, and other adults, adapting content, style, and structure to audience and
situation
B.12.2 Plan, revise, edit, and publish clear and effective
writing
• Write essays demonstrating the capacity to
communicate knowledge, opinions, and insights to an intended audience through a clear
thesis and effective organization of supporting ideas
• Develop a composition through a series of drafts,
using a revision strategy based on purpose and audience, personal style, self-awareness of
strengths and weaknesses as a writer, and feedback from peers and teachers
• Given a writing assignment to be completed in a
limited amount of time, produce a well developed, well organized, clearly written response
in effective language and a voice appropriate for audience and purpose
B.12.3 Understand the function of various
forms, structures, and punctuation marks of standard American English and use them
appropriately in written communications
• Understand the form and function of
words, phrases, and clauses, including inter-related clauses in complex sentences, and use
them effectively
• Use correct tenses, including conditionals, to
indicate the relative order and relationship of events
• Employ principles of agreement, including
subject-verb, pronoun-noun, and preposition-pronoun
• Punctuate compound, complex, and compound-complex
sentences correctly, including appropriate use of dialogue, citations, colons, hyphens,
dashes, ellipses, and italics
• Employ the conventions of capitalization
• Spell frequently used words correctly and use
effective strategies for spelling unfamiliar words
• Recognize common errors in the use of language and
know how (and when) to correct them
C. ORAL LANGUAGE
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak
clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: By the end of grade 12 students
will:
C.12.1 Prepare and deliver formal oral presentations
appropriate to specific purposes and audiences
• Develop and deliver a speech that conveys
information and ideas in logical fashion for a selected audience, using language that
clarifies and reinforces meaning
• Construct and present a coherent argument,
summarizing then refuting opposing positions, and citing persuasive evidence
• Participate effectively in question-and-answer
sessions following presentations
• Summarize narrative and numerical information
accurately and logically in presentations
• Demonstrate confidence and poise during
presentations, interacting effectively with the audience, and selecting language and
gestures mindful of their effect
• Demonstrate the ability to debate an issue from
either side
• Interpret literary works orally, citing textual
data in support of assertions
• Synthesize and present results of
research projects, accurately summarizing and illustrating the main ideas, using
appropriate technological aids, and offering support for the conclusions
• Speak fluently with varied inflection and effective
eye contact, enunciating clearly at an appropriate rate and volume
• Observe the appropriate etiquette when expressing
thanks and receiving praise
C.12.2 Listen to, discuss, and comprehend oral
communications
• Attend to both literal and connotative meanings
• Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant
information
• Distinguish fact from opinion, evaluate logic, and
identify manipulative techniques
• Analyze messages for their accuracy and usefulness
• Evaluate a speaker’s use of diction, tone,
syntax, rhetorical structure, and conventions of language considering the purpose and
context of the communication
• Relate a speaker’s ideas and information to
prior knowledge and experience
• Consider the specific situation and current
conditions when responding to instructions
C.12.3 Participate effectively in discussion
• Detect and evaluate a speaker’s bias
• Consider the ideas and opinions of other speakers
thoughtfully before responding
• Evaluate the validity and adequacy of ideas,
arguments, hypotheses, and evidence
• Be aware of and try to control counterproductive
emotional responses to a speaker or ideas conveyed in a discussion
• Appraise the purpose of discussions by examining
their context and the motivation of participants
• Perform various roles in a discussion, including
leader, participant, and moderator
• Demonstrate the ability to extend a discussion by
adding relevant information or asking pertinent questions
• Explain and advance opinions by citing evidence and
referring to authoritative sources
• Employ strategies such as summarizing main ideas or
identifying areas of agreement to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and conclude
discussions
• Convey criticism in a respectful and supportive way
D. LANGUAGE
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will apply their knowledge of the nature,
grammar, and variations of American English.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: By the end of grade 12 students
will:
D.12.1 Develop their vocabulary and ability to use
words, phrases, idioms, and various grammatical structures as a means of improving
communication
• Examine the origin, history, denotation,
connotation, and usage of English words and phrases by consulting dictionaries,
thesauruses, handbooks, and other sources of information about the language
• Evaluate the effects of different types of
language, such as literary and technical, formal and informal, in communications designed
to narrate, inform, explain, persuade, and entertain
• Use language appropriate to the background,
knowledge, and age of an audience
• Recognize and exercise options in modes of
expression and choice of words when speaking and writing, especially when revising written
work
D.12.2 Recognize and interpret various
uses and adaptations of language in social, cultural, regional, and professional
situations, and learn to be flexible and responsive in their use of English
• Evaluate the use of standard
American English in public contexts, such as school and work
• Evaluate the choice of words, expressions, and
style considering the purpose and context of a communication
• Analyze and explain how immediate context and
broader social, cultural, regional, and professional variables influence the use of
language, citing characteristics such as level of formality, slang, jargon, and emotional
impact
• Draw inferences about values, attitudes, and points
of view by analyzing a writer’s or speaker’s use of English
• Compare form, meaning, and value of different
symbol systems, such as alphabets, signs, symbols and of expressions commonly used in
another language
E. MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will use media and technology critically and
creatively to obtain, organize, prepare and share information; to influence and persuade;
and to entertain and be entertained.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: By the end of grade 12 students
will:
E.12.1 Use computers to acquire, organize, analyze, and
communicate information
• Design, format, and produce attractive
word-processed documents for various purposes
• Incorporate information from databases and
spreadsheets into reports
• Integrate graphics appropriately into
reports, newsletters, and other documents
• Retrieve and reproduce documents across various
platforms
• Use on-line sources to exchange information
E.12.2 Make informed judgments about media and products
• Develop and apply evaluative criteria of accuracy
and point of view to broadcast news programs
• Recognize and explain the impact of various media
on daily life
• Analyze the content and effect of subtle persuasive
techniques used on-line and in broadcast and print media
• Develop and apply criteria for evaluating broadcast
programming
E.12.3 Create media products appropriate to audience and
purpose
• Create multimedia presentations in connection with
major projects, such as research reports or exhibitions
• Develop various media products to inform or
entertain others in school or the community, such as slide shows, videos, newspapers,
sound recordings, literary publications, and brochures
E.12.4 Demonstrate a working knowledge of media production
and distribution
• Analyze the effect of media production techniques,
such as music, camera angles, fade-outs, and lighting, on different audiences
• Evaluate the impact of various market factors on
the effectiveness of media production and distribution
• Identify the impact of image and context on
particular audiences receiving the same message
• Develop and apply criteria for evaluating
advertising campaigns for a variety of products, past and present
E.12.5 Analyze and edit media work as appropriate to
audience and purpose
• Develop and present criteria for evaluating a
variety of media products
• Evaluate audience feedback on the clarity, form,
effectiveness, technical achievement and aesthetic appeal of media work
F. RESEARCH AND INQUIRY
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will locate, use, and communicate information
from a variety of print and nonprint materials.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: By the end of grade 12 students
will:
F.12.1 Conduct research and inquiry on self-selected or
assigned topics, issues, or problems and use an appropriate form to communicate their
findings
• Formulate questions addressing issues or
problems that can be answered through a well-defined and focused investigation
• Use research tools found in school and college
libraries, take notes, collect and classify sources, and develop strategies for finding
and recording information
• Conduct interviews, taking notes or recording and
transcribing oral information, then summarizing the results
• Develop research strategies appropriate to the
investigation, considering methods such as questionnaires, experiments, and field studies
• Organize research materials and data, maintaining a
note-taking system that includes summary, paraphrase, and quoted material
• Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and
sources by applying tests of evidence, including bias, position, expertise, adequacy,
validity, reliability, and date
• Analyze, synthesize, and integrate data,
drafting a reasoned report that supports and appropriately illustrates inferences and
conclusions drawn from research
• Present findings in oral and written reports,
correctly citing sources
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