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Arkansas Standards Alignment Grades Four through Eight

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Arkansas Standards Alignment

Standards List with Aligned Product Skills

The Standards List with Aligned Product Skills Report is a standards-oriented document showing the entire list of standards for the subject and grade on the left side of the report with the aligning product objectives on the right side. This alignment report shows the breadth of standards coverage for the purpose and focus of this product.

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Agency Tag Set NameArkansas, Language Arts, 2003, Grade 4, Curriculum Framework, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionAR OV - Oral and Visual CommunicationsAR OV.1 - Students shall demonstrate effective oral communication skills to express ideas and to present information. - Speaking VocabularyAR OV.1.4.1 - Use subject-related information and vocabulary

Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)

Skill 9 - OP09 Discussing text

Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)

Skill 3 - OS03 Presenting ideas through spoken communication

Skill 5 - OS05 Demonstrating a command of language including precision in word choice

AR OV.1.4.2 - Adjust language and vocabulary to fit an audience, topic, or purpose - Speaking behaviorsAR OV.1.4.3 - Focus on audience (i.e., appearance and facial expressions)AR OV.1.4.4 - Make proper introductions and respond courteouslyAR OV.1.4.5 - Adapt spoken language, including word choiceAR OV.1.4.6 - Communicate ideas and information with clarity






- Speaking to share understanding of informationAR OV.1.4.7 - Give precise directions and instructions for more complex activities and tasksAR OV.1.4.8 - Participate in formal and informal discussions about a variety of topics including state and/or national events



Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatre



Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader

Successful Reader Grade 4

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Agency Tag Set NameArkansas, Language Arts, 2003, Grade 4, Curriculum Framework, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description


AR OV.1.4.9 - Encourage others to participate in discussions (i.e., avoid monopolizing the conversation and raise pertinent questions)



- Speaking for literary response and expressionAR OV.1.4.10 - Tell and retell stories in a formal storytelling format using descriptive language, story elements, and voice to create interest and mood

AR OV.1.4.11 - Participate in a variety of speaking activities, including book reports






- Speaking for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.1.4.12 - Ask and answer relevant questions and make contributions in small or large group discussions



Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)

Skill 7 - CS07 Asking and answering questions about the text

Skill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was read

AR OV.1.4.13 - Utilize established goals to improve speaking performanceAR OV.2 - Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication.

- Listening for information and understandingAR OV.2.4.1 - Demonstrate active listening behaviors (i.e., beginning note taking)

Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 1 - FL01 Listening to models of fluent reading


Skill 1 - OS01 Listening to modeled reading

Skill 2 - OS02 Following oral instructions

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 11 - WR11 Writing notes


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AR OV.2.4.2 - Listen and evaluate informationAR OV.2.4.3 - Listen to understand, organize, and remember directions for doing tasks and assignments


Skill 2 - OS02 Following oral instructions

- Listening and responding to literatureAR OV.2.4.4 - Listen and respond to literature, including inferring underlying themes or messages







Skill 3 - CS03 Responding to literature

Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 1 - WR01 Writing in response to literatureSkill 5 - WR05 Reflecting on learning and thinking in writing

- Listening for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.2.4.5 - Identify/infer the purpose, content, organization, and delivery of verbal communication and nonverbal cuesAR OV.2.4.6 - Evaluate a performance on the basis of a predetermined criteria/rubric developed by the classAR OV.3 - Students shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media as a mode of communication. - Utilizing media for information and understandingAR OV.3.4.1 - Distinguish the purpose of various types of media presentations, including persuasive presentations - Utilizing media for personal response and expressionAR OV.3.4.2 - Respond to media in a variety of ways (i.e., art, writing, discussion, and drama) - Utilizing media for critical analysis and evaluation


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AR OV.3.4.3 - Compare and contrast the influence of media presentations on daily lifeAR OV.3.4.4 - Interpret the role of advertising as a part of mediaAR W - WritingAR W.4 - Students shall employ a wide range of strategies as they write, using the writing process appropriately. - PrewritingAR W.4.4.1 - Organize writing to convey a central idea

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 4 - WR04 Using graphic organizers to aid writing

AR W.4.4.2 - Focus on one aspect of a topic

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 8 - WR08 Writing a topic sentence

AR W.4.4.3 - Select relevant information from a variety of sources

AR W.4.4.4 - Use available technology to collect information for writing - DraftingAR W.4.4.5 - Develop drafts by categorizing ideas, organizing them into paragraphs, and blending paragraphs into larger units of textAR W.4.4.6 - Create an introduction that hooks the readerAR W.4.4.7 - Write several related paragraphs on the same topicAR W.4.4.8 - Develop strong closure

AR W.4.4.9 - Draft information collected during reading and/or research into writing - RevisingAR W.4.4.10 - Revise writing to utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variationAR W.4.4.11 - Revise drafts for coherence, style, content and logical support of ideas based on peer responses and teacher conferences

AR W.4.4.12 - Select a revision checklist to independently revise writing - Editing


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AR W.4.4.13 - Edit for spelling of appropriate words, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure without the aid of a checklist - PublishingAR W.4.4.14 - Polish approximately ten pieces throughout the year (i.e., longer compositions, more descriptive passages, etc.)

AR W.4.4.15 - Use available technology for publishingAR W.4.4.16 - Select pieces for a writing portfolio that demonstrate abilities to write in different genres for different audiences, purposes, and formatsAR W.5 - Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics and audiences employing a wide range of forms.

- Purposes and AudiencesAR W.5.4.1 - Write for a general audience (i.e., newspaper and website, etc.)AR W.5.4.2 - Write to define, clarify, develop ideas, and express creativity

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 1 - WR01 Writing in response to literature

Skill 2 - WR02 Developing and presenting ideas in writingSkill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence

Skill 5 - WR05 Reflecting on learning and thinking in writing

AR W.5.4.3 - Record reactions to personal and school related experiences

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 5 - WR05 Reflecting on learning and thinking in writing

Skill 19 - WR19 Writing about personal experience

- Topics and FormsAR W.5.4.4 - Write dailyAR W.5.4.5 - Write informational text of at least three paragraphs on one topic using three sources of information


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AR W.5.4.6 - Write complex narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive compositions that have topic sentences, concrete sensory supporting details, a context to allow the reader to imagine the event, and a logical conclusion

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 2 - WR02 Developing and presenting ideas in writing

Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence

Skill 6 - WR06 Demonstrating a command of language including precision in word choiceSkill 8 - WR08 Writing a topic sentenceSkill 16 - WR16 Writing an explanatory paragraphSkill 17 - WR17 Writing a descriptive paragraphSkill 18 - WR18 Writing a persuasive paragraphSkill 19 - WR19 Writing about personal experience

AR W.5.4.7 - Write free verse and limericksAR W.5.4.8 - Write mysteries and realistic fictionAR W.5.4.9 - Write summaries based on the main idea of a reading selection and its most significant details


Skill 8 - CS08 Identifying main idea and details

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 10 - WR10 Summarizing the author's purposeSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries

AR W.5.4.10 - Write on demand to a specified prompt within a given time frameAR W.6 - Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English conventions in written work. - Sentence FormationAR W.6.4.1 - Use a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences (i.e., completeness and standard word order, etc.)AR W.6.4.2 - Eliminate run-on sentences


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AR W.6.4.3 - Create sentences with compound subjects, verbs, and objectsAR W.6.4.4 - Embed subordinating ideas in sentences (i.e., prepositional structures and infinitives, etc.)

- UsageAR W.6.4.5 - Employ standard English usage in writing, including subject-verb agreement, pronoun referents, and parts of speechAR W.6.4.6 - Maintain appropriate tense throughout textAR W.6.4.7 - Include prepositional phrases in writingAR W.6.4.8 - Eliminate double negativesAR W.6.4.9 - Use the articles a, an and the correctly - SpellingAR W.6.4.10 - Demonstrate use of conventional spelling by spelling most words correctlyAR W.6.4.11 - Use syllable juncture patterns to write multisyllabic words (i.e., dropping final e, doubling consonants, and open and closed syllables)AR W.6.4.12 - Use knowledge of syllables and affixes to spell words correctly - CapitalizationAR W.6.4.13 - Demonstrate accurate use of capital lettersAR W.6.4.14 - Capitalize dialogue - PunctuationAR W.6.4.15 - Use apostrophe with plural possessivesAR W.6.4.16 - Use quotation marks and commas with dialogueAR W.6.4.17 - Use commas to set off a person's name in a sentence, when appropriateAR W.6.4.18 - Use a comma before a conjunction in a compound sentenceAR W.6.4.19 - Use a comma with an introductory dependent clause - Formatting


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AR W.6.4.20 - Format writing appropriately according to audience, purpose, and formAR W.6.4.21 - Indicate paragraphs using indention or block styleAR W.7 - Students shall develop personal style and voice as they approach the craftsmanship of writing. - Purposefully shaping and controlling languageAR W.7.4.1 - Engage the reader by developing a lead and a sense of closureAR W.7.4.2 - Use logical sequence

AR W.7.4.3 - Use such descriptive language as action verbs, specific nouns, vivid adjectives, and adverbs to add interest to writing

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 17 - WR17 Writing a descriptive paragraph

AR W.7.4.4 - Describe characters and setting



Skill 11 - CS11 Visualizing textSkill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting

Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 1 - WR01 Writing in response to literatureSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries

AR W.7.4.5 - Use diagrams, charts, or illustrations appropriate to the text

AR W.7.4.6 - Use purposeful vocabulary

Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)

Skill 21 - VA21 Using targeted vocabulary

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 6 - WR06 Demonstrating a command of language including precision in word choice

AR W.7.4.7 - Respond to the writing of others by giving specific feedback on the clarity, coherence, logical order, elaboration, and support of ideasAR W.7.4.8 - Identify the most effective features of a piece of writing using criteria generated by the teacher or classAR R - Reading


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AR R.8 - 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.

AR R.9 - Students shall apply a variety of strategies to read and comprehend printed material. - Using prior knowledge to make meaningAR R.9.4.1 - Organize prior knowledge and new information to make meaning of the text


Skill 1 - CS01 Using background knowledge to understand text

- Using connections to make meaningAR R.9.4.2 - Make connections that demonstrate a deeper understanding of text related to self, text, and/or world


Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience

- Using visualization to make meaningAR R.9.4.3 - Form mental pictures reflecting vivid details and personal connections with the text




Skill 11 - CS11 Visualizing text

AR R.9.4.4 - Revise mental pictures based on new information from the text


Skill 11 - CS11 Visualizing text

- Using questioning and monitoring to make meaningAR R.9.4.5 - Generate questions that reflect active engagement in the text



AR R.9.4.6 - Use additional resources to support answers to questions formulated before, during, and after reading


Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas with examples and evidence



Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence

- Using inferences to make meaningAR R.9.4.7 - Infer the purpose of the text to expand comprehension


Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferences


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Skill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purpose

AR R.9.4.8 - Describe how the author's purpose determines the choice of language and information in a text


Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices

Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purpose

AR R.9.4.9 - Use inferences to expand understanding of content knowledge



- Determining importance to make meaningAR R.9.4.10 - Sort relevant and irrelevant information based on the purpose of readingAR R.9.4.11 - Read a text for a variety of purposes

Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)

Skill 1 - LE01 Establishing a purpose for reading

- Summarizing and synthesizing for meaningAR R.9.4.12 - Summarize content of selection, identifying important ideas and providing details for each important idea


Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries

AR R.10 - Students shall read, examine, and respond to a wide range of texts for a variety of purposes. - Exhibit behaviors and habits of an active readerAR R.10.4.1 - Read dailyAR R.10.4.2 - Compare and contrast fiction and nonfictionAR R.10.4.3 - Analyze and compare the distinguishing features of familiar genresAR R.10.4.4 - Respond to a wide variety of texts by contributing to a reading journal which demonstrates appropriate comprehension skills, including written responses, reading log interest list, and reading goals



Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 1 - WR01 Writing in response to literature


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Skill 5 - WR05 Reflecting on learning and thinking in writingSkill 9 - WR09 Reflecting on literature

AR R.10.4.5 - Self-select materials on independent reading level based on personal interest, knowledge of authors, different types of texts, and estimation of text difficulty


Skill 2 - LE02 Engaging in guided independent reading practice

AR R.10.4.6 - Use graphic organizers, including main idea/detail maps and outlines to make meaning of the reading selection

AR R.10.4.7 - Evaluate texts for appropriateness to reading tasks - Reading a variety of informational materials for enjoyment and critical analysisAR R.10.4.8 - Read a variety of informational texts, including comparative formats


Skill 8 - LE08 Reading from a variety of genres


Skill 28 - CS28 Reading textbooks for information

AR R.10.4.9 - Recognize expository text structures which are comparative


Skill 29 - CS29 Understanding text organization

AR R.10.4.10 - Read critically to compare information from two or more sources - Reading a variety of literature for enjoyment and critical analysis

AR R.10.4.11 - Read a variety of stories, including mysteries and realistic fiction



AR R.10.4.12 - Identify and compare the story elements of mysteries and realistic fictionAR R.10.4.13 - Create own mystery and/or realistic fictionAR R.10.4.14 - Identify language and literary devices, including tone


Skill 17 - VA17 Understanding figurative language



Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craft

- Reading a variety of poetry for enjoyment and critical analysis


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AR R.10.4.15 - Read a variety of poetry, including simple free verse and limericksAR R.10.4.16 - Discuss poetry to determine meaningAR R.10.4.17 - Analyze poetry to identify the characteristics of diamantes - Reading a variety of practical materials for enjoyment and critical analysisAR R.10.4.18 - Read a variety of functional/practical texts, including brochures, newspaper, and magazine articlesAR R.10.4.19 - Utilize functional texts, including brochures, newspaper, articles and magazines, to accomplish tasksAR R.11 - Students shall acquire and apply skills in vocabulary development and word analysis to be able to read fluently. - Meaning-based word recognition

AR R.11.4.1 - Use context clues to determine the precise meaning of new words


Skill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meanings

AR R.11.4.2 - Use knowledge of plural possessive nouns and irregular verbs to read with meaning


Skill 4 - VA04 Recognizing and reading words

AR R.11.4.3 - Explain words with multiple meanings


Skill 12 - VA12 Determining the definition of words with multiple meaningsSkill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meanings

AR R.11.4.4 - Identify figurative language in reading



- Spelling-sound word recognition (phonics)AR R.11.4.5 - Refine strategies to decode multi-syllabic wordsAR R.11.4.6 - Decode multi-syllabic words using more advanced syllable patterns


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AR R.11.4.7 - Use related words to determine the spelling of unaccented syllables - Sight word recognitionAR R.11.4.8 - Add content words to sight vocabulary



- Word Study and vocabularyAR R.11.4.9 - Use word-reference materials, including the glossary, dictionary, and thesaurus, to make meaning of unknown words


Skill 20 - VA20 Using a glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words

AR R.11.4.10 - Recognize and use linking verbs - Accuracy of readingAR R.11.4.11 - Read grade level texts with accuracy of 90% or above

- Reading with fluency and expressionAR R.11.4.12 - Read grade level text fluently at approximately 118 words per minute


Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency

Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds

AR R.11.4.13 - Read familiar grade level texts using appropriate rhythm, pace, phrasing, punctuation, and intonation




AR R.11.4.14 - Adjust reading rate according to text demandsAR IR - Inquiring/ResearchingAR IR.12 - 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. - Accessing informationAR IR.12.4.1 - Formulate questions about a specific topicAR IR.12.4.2 - Locate information in reference materials by using organizational features


Skill 30 - CS30 Using informational text features

Skill 31 - CS31 Using research skills and strategies


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Skill 33 - CS33 Locating information for specific purposes

AR IR.12.4.3 - Use guide words to locate words in dictionaries and topics in encyclopedias




AR IR.12.4.4 - Collect information about an assigned or self-selected topic using resources of the media center, including Internet, print, and media



- Interpreting InformationAR IR.12.4.5 - Use text formats and organizing tools as an aid in constructing meaning




AR IR.12.4.6 - Make generalizations and draw conclusions based on the research of the topic


Skill 19 - CS19 Drawing conclusions

Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesAR IR.12.4.7 - Develop notes, learning logs, etc. to identify and support main ideas from text






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Agency Tag Set NameArkansas, Language Arts, 2003, Grade 5, Curriculum Framework, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionAR OV - Oral and Visual CommunicationAR OV.1 - Students shall demonstrate effective oral communication skills to express ideas and to present information. - Speaking VocabularyAR OV.1.5.1 - Develop vocabulary from content area texts


Skill 4 - OP04 Building vocabulary knowledge


Skill 1 - VA01 Acquiring vocabulary by encountering words in context

AR OV.1.5.2 - Use standard English in classroom discussion



- Speaking behaviorsAR OV.1.5.3 - Use appropriate oral communication for various purposes and audiences





AR OV.1.5.4 - Demonstrate appropriate eye contactAR OV.1.5.5 - Use correct pronunciation to communicate ideas and information - Speaking to share understanding and informationAR OV.1.5.6 - Contribute appropriately to class discussion





AR OV.1.5.7 - Deliver oral presentations using standard English and appropriate vocabulary



AR OV.1.5.8 - Use illustrations, pictures, and/or charts in oral presentations across the curriculum

- Speaking for literary response and expressionAR OV.1.5.9 - Participate in a variety of speaking activities, including dramatic readings of poetry or prose


Skill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds





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- Speaking for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.1.5.10 - Evaluate self and peers' speaking performance based on preset criteriaAR OV.2 - Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication.

- Listening for information and understandingAR OV.2.5.1 - Demonstrate effective listening skills by exhibiting appropriate body language

AR OV.2.5.2 - Establish purpose for listeningAR OV.2.5.3 - Listen attentively for main ideas



AR OV.2.5.4 - Demonstrate attentive listening skills to respond to speaker's message




- Listening for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.2.5.5 - Evaluate presentations using established criteria/rubrics

AR OV.3 - Students shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media as a mode of communication. - Utilizing media for information and understandingAR OV.3.5.1 - View a variety of media (e.g., posters, film clips, periodicals, charts, cartoons, etc.) to enhance and show understanding of a specific topic - Utilizing media for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.3.5.2 - Differentiate between fact and opinion in media - Utilizing a variety of resources to produce visuals that communicate through print and non-print media


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AR OV.3.5.3 - Use visual aids to convey informationAR W - WritingAR W.4 - Students shall employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately. - PrewritingAR W.4.5.1 - Generate ideas using such strategies as reading, discussing, focused freewriting, observing, and brainstorming




AR W.4.5.2 - Organize ideas by using such graphic organizers as webbing, mapping, and formal outlining with main topics


AR W.4.5.3 - Demonstrate an awareness of purpose and audience with emphasis on expository and letter writing

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 14 - WR14 Writing letters

AR W.4.5.4 - Use available technology to access information by using a card catalog - DraftingAR W.4.5.5 - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs within an essay with emphasis on the following:

AR W.4.5.5.a - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs within an essay with emphasis on the following: Central ideaAR W.4.5.5.b - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs within an essay with emphasis on the following: ExplanationAR W.4.5.5.c - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs within an essay with emphasis on the following: ElaborationAR W.4.5.5.d - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs within an essay with emphasis on the following: UnityAR W.4.5.5.e - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs within an essay with emphasis on the following: Purpose and audience


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AR W.4.5.6 - Organize expository paragraphs that include a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence


Skill 16 - WR16 Writing an explanatory paragraph

AR W.4.5.7 - Create an effective lead sentence for each paragraph by using such features as questions or exclamations - RevisingAR W.4.5.8 - Revise content forAR W.4.5.8.a - Revise content for Central IdeaAR W.4.5.8.b - Revise content for Organization (e.g., beginning, middle, and end; sequencing ideas; major points of information, etc.)

AR W.4.5.8.c - Revise content for UnityAR W.4.5.8.d - Revise content for ElaborationAR W.4.5.8.e - Revise content for ClarityAR W.4.5.9 - Revise style forAR W.4.5.9.a - Revise style for Sentence varietyAR W.4.5.9.b - Revise style for Tone

AR W.4.5.9.c - Revise style for Voice

AR W.4.5.9.d - Revise style for Selected vocabularyAR W.4.5.9.e - Revise style for Selected informationAR W.4.5.10 - Revise writing using various tools/methods, such as peer and/or teacher collaboration, a revision checklist, rubric, and/or reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) - EditingAR W.4.5.11 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features:AR W.4.5.11.a - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Sentence formation


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AR W.4.5.11.a.1 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Sentence formation CompletenessAR W.4.5.11.a.2 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Sentence formation Absence of fused sentences

AR W.4.5.11.a.3 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Sentence formation Expansion through standard coordination and modifiers

AR W.4.5.11.a.4 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Sentence formation Embedding through standard subordination and modifiers

AR W.4.5.11.a.5 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Sentence formation Standard word orderAR W.4.5.11.b - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: UsageAR W.4.5.11.b.1 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Usage Standard inflections

AR W.4.5.11.b.2 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Usage Agreement

AR W.4.5.11.b.3 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Usage Word meaning


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AR W.4.5.11.b.4 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Usage Conventions

AR W.4.5.11.c - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: MechanicsAR W.4.5.11.c.1 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Mechanics Capitalization

AR W.4.5.11.c.2 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Mechanics Punctuation

AR W.4.5.11.c.3 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Mechanics Formatting

AR W.4.5.11.c.4 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Mechanics Spelling

- PublishingAR W.4.5.12 - Use available technology for sharing and/or publicationAR W.4.5.13 - Maintain a writing portfolio that exhibits growth in meeting goals and expectationsAR W.4.5.14 - Publish/share according to purpose and audienceAR W.5 - Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics, and audiences employing a wide range of forms.

- Purposes and AudiencesAR W.5.5.1 - Write to describe, to inform, to entertain, to explain, and to persuade

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 16 - WR16 Writing an explanatory paragraph

Skill 17 - WR17 Writing a descriptive paragraphSkill 18 - WR18 Writing a persuasive paragraph


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AR W.5.5.2 - Select the form of writing that addresses the intended audience - Topics and FormsAR W.5.5.3 - Create expository, narrative, descriptive, and persuasive writings


Skill 17 - WR17 Writing a descriptive paragraphSkill 18 - WR18 Writing a persuasive paragraphSkill 19 - WR19 Writing about personal experience

AR W.5.5.4 - Write poems using a variety of techniques/devices, with emphasis on writing patterned and rhymed poetryAR W.5.5.5 - Write research reports using summarizing and paraphrasing

AR W.5.5.6 - Write to reflect ideas/interpretations of multicultural and universal themes and concepts


Skill 17 - CS17 Understanding historical/cultural factors

AR W.5.5.7 - Write with and without prompts for a sustained period of timeAR W.5.5.8 - Write in response to literature



Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 1 - WR01 Writing in response to literatureSkill 9 - WR09 Reflecting on literature

AR W.5.5.9 - Write on demand with or without prompt within a given time frameAR W.5.5.10 - Write across the curriculumAR W.6 - Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English conventions in written work. - Sentence FormationAR W.6.5.1 - Use a variety of simple and compound sentences of varied lengthsAR W.6.5.2 - Use different kinds of sentencesAR W.6.5.2.a - Use different kinds of sentences Declarative


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AR W.6.5.2.b - Use different kinds of sentences InterrogativeAR W.6.5.2.c - Use different kinds of sentences ImperativeAR W.6.5.2.d - Use different kinds of sentences ExclamatoryAR W.6.5.3 - Use compound subjects and predicates to combine simple sentences for more effective writing styleAR W.6.5.4 - Define, identify, and use natural and inverted sentence order for emphasis and varietyAR W.6.5.5 - Identify and correct fragments and run-onsAR W.6.5.6 - Define and identify the parts of speech to construct effective sentencesAR W.6.5.6.a - Define and identify the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Common and proper nounsAR W.6.5.6.b - Define and identify the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Pronouns to avoid repetitionAR W.6.5.6.c - Define and identify the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Active and linking verbsAR W.6.5.6.d - Define and identify the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Adjectives to modify nouns and pronounsAR W.6.5.6.e - Define and identify the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbsAR W.6.5.6.f - Define and identify the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Conjunctions to join

AR W.6.5.6.g - Define and identify the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Interjections for excitementAR W.6.5.6.h - Define and identify the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Prepositions to indicate relationships - Usage


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AR W.6.5.7 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following:AR W.6.5.7.a - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Subject-verb agreementAR W.6.5.7.b - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of speechAR W.6.5.7.c - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentenceAR W.6.5.7.d - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Conjugation in simple verb tensesAR W.6.5.7.e - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Possessive pronouns - SpellingAR W.6.5.8 - Spell words by applying the correct spelling of roots, bases, and affixesAR W.6.5.9 - Spell homonyms correctly according to usage - CapitalizationAR W.6.5.10 - Apply conventional rules of capitalization in writing - PunctuationAR W.6.5.11 - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis onAR W.6.5.11.a - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on End marks

AR W.6.5.11.b - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on Quotation marks

AR W.6.5.11.c - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on Comma in a series

AR W.6.5.11.d - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on Comma in compound sentencesAR W.6.5.11.e - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on Comma in complex sentence


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AR W.6.5.11.f - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on Comma in direct addressAR W.7 - Students shall develop personal style and voice as they approach the craftsmanship of writing. - Purposefully shaping and controlling languageAR W.7.5.1 - Use figurative language purposefully, such as simile and metaphor, to shape and control languageAR W.7.5.2 - Use a variety of sentence types and lengths (see Conventions Standard 6)AR W.7.5.3 - Use transition wordsAR W.7.5.4 - Use purposeful vocabulary for emphasis or elaboration


AR W.7.5.5 - Create a strong lead and conclusionAR W.7.5.6 - Use logical sequence Skill Area 7 - Comprehension

Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)

Skill 12 - CS12 Understanding sequence

AR W.7.5.7 - Use writer's checklist or scoring guides/rubrics to improve written workAR W.7.5.8 - Self-evaluate writing using checklists or scoring guides/rubricsAR R - ReadingAR R.8 - 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.

AR R.9 - Students shall apply a variety of strategies to read and comprehend printed material. - Prior KnowledgeAR R.9.5.1 - Use previewing, activating prior knowledge, predicting content of text, formulating questions, and establishing purposes for reading






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Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about textSkill 25 - CS25 Identifying reading strategies

- Making ConnectionsAR R.9.5.2 - Describe the interrelationships between text and other content areas - Using questioning and monitoringAR R.9.5.3 - Generate questions to establish purposes for reading





AR R.9.5.4 - Generate questions relevant to text and topics



AR R.9.5.5 - Monitor comprehension in relation to questions generated


Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension

Skill 6 - OP06 Developing comprehension strategiesSkill 11 - OP11 Applying comprehension strategies to reading literatureSkill 12 - OP12 Applying comprehension strategies to content area reading


Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about text

Skill 7 - CS07 Asking and answering questions about the textSkill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was readSkill 25 - CS25 Identifying reading strategies

- Using inferences and interpretationsAR R.9.5.6 - Connect own background knowledge and personal experience to make inferences and to respond to new information presented in text







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AR R.9.5.7 - Make inferences supported by a character's thoughts, words and actions, or the narrator's description



Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesAR R.9.5.8 - Analyze literary elements of character, plot, and setting


Skill 7 - OP07 Acquiring an understanding of literary features


Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plot

Skill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting


AR R.9.5.9 - Compare/contrast the actions, motives and appearance of characters in a work of fiction and discuss the importance of the contrasts to the plot


Skill 5 - CS05 Comparing and contrasting

Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotSkill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization

AR R.9.5.10 - Distinguish among facts and inferences supported by evidence and opinions in text


Skill 10 - CS10 Differentiating fact and opinion

- Determining ImportanceAR R.9.5.11 - Use such comprehension strategies as establishing purpose, inferring, and summarizing, to determine essential information


Skill 6 - OP06 Developing comprehension strategies

Skill 11 - OP11 Applying comprehension strategies to reading literatureSkill 12 - OP12 Applying comprehension strategies to content area reading



Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of textSkill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesSkill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purpose

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 10 - WR10 Summarizing the author's purposeSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries


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AR R.9.5.12 - Identify main ideas and supporting evidence in short reading passages



AR R.9.5.13 - Use the text features to locate and recall information, with emphasis on fonts/effects and illustrations/photographs




AR R.9.5.14 - Use knowledge of text structure(s) to enhance understanding with emphasis on sequence and description



AR R.9.5.15 - Classify and organize text information by level of importance in a variety of ways, including timelines and graphic organizers, to support and explain ideas




AR R.9.5.16 - Scan materials to locate specific information


Skill 25 - CS25 Identifying reading strategies

AR R.9.5.17 - Skim materials to develop a general overview



- Summarizing and Synthesizing

AR R.9.5.18 - Retell stories with detail



Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and details

AR R.9.5.19 - Summarize information including main idea and significant supporting details





- EvaluatingAR R.9.5.20 - Evaluate a character's decision/action



AR R.9.5.21 - Evaluate personal, social, and political issues as presented in text




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AR R.10 - Students shall read, examine, and respond to a wide range of texts for a variety of purposes. - Exhibits behaviors and habits of an active readerAR R.10.5.1 - Read for a substantial amount of time daily, including assigned and self-selected materials at independent and instructional levels



Skill 7 - LE07 Engaging in literature-based readingSkill 8 - LE08 Reading from a variety of genres

AR R.10.5.2 - Read texts that reflect contributions of different cultural groupsAR R.10.5.3 - Vary reading strategies according to text and purpose






- Reading a variety of informational materials for enjoyment, critical analysis, and evaluationAR R.10.5.4 - Read a variety of informational text, including textbooks, newspapers, magazines, and other instructional materials





AR R.10.5.5 - Identify cause/effect and problem/solution relationships


Skill 12 - OS12 Identifying cause and effect relationships within passages read aloud


Skill 9 - CS09 Identifying cause and effect

AR R.10.5.6 - Skim materials to locate specific information




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AR R.10.5.7 - Scan materials to develop a general overview



AR R.10.5.8 - Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions


Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas with examples and evidence



Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence

AR R.10.5.9 - Use knowledge of text structure to locate information and aid comprehension




- Reading a variety of literature for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.5.10 - Read a variety of literature, including historical fiction, biography, and realistic fiction



Skill 5 - LE05 Understanding literary typesSkill 7 - LE07 Engaging in literature-based readingSkill 8 - LE08 Reading from a variety of genres

- Reading a variety of poetry for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.5.11 - Read a variety of poetry, with emphasis on rhymed and patternedAR R.10.5.12 - Describe the characteristics of rhymed and patterned poetry - Reading a variety of practical materials for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.5.13 - Read and utilize functional/practical texts, including catalogs, schedules, and diagramsAR R.10.5.14 - Use graphic organizers to analyze information



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AR R.11 - Students shall acquire and apply skills in vocabulary development and word analysis to be able to read fluently. - Word recognitionAR R.11.5.1 - Automatically decode words to ensure focus on comprehension



AR R.11.5.2 - Continue to develop and maintain an adequate body of sight words



AR R.11.5.3 - Add content words to sight vocabulary



- Word Study and VocabularyAR R.11.5.4 - Use knowledge of root words and affixes and word relationships to determine meaning


Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context

Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words

AR R.11.5.5 - Use context to determine meaning of multiple meaning words



AR R.11.5.6 - Use resources to determine meaning of technical and specialized vocabulary



AR R.11.5.7 - Determine useful and relevant words




AR R.11.5.8 - Identify figurative language such as idioms, similes and metaphors



AR R.11.5.9 - Use word origins including common roots and word parts from Greek and Latin to analyze the meaning and determine pronunciation and derivations of complex words


Skill 8 - VA08 Recognizing derivatives through context

Skill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words


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AR R.11.5.10 - Use context clues to select appropriate dictionary definition


Skill 2 - VA02 Identifying correct definitions of vocabulary words from books readSkill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 12 - VA12 Determining the definition of words with multiple meaningsSkill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meanings

AR R.11.5.11 - Anticipate noun following noun markers including a, an, and the - Reading with fluencyAR R.11.5.12 - Read grade level text orally with an approximate rate of 128 words per minute




AR R.11.5.13 - Read grade level text orally with accuracy and expression




AR IR - Inquiring/ResearchingAR IR.12 - Students shall engage in inquiry and research to address questions, to make judgments about credibility, and to communicate findings in ways that suit the purpose and audience. - Accessing informationAR IR.12.5.1 - Generate questions to select a specific topic for research

AR IR.12.5.2 - Use reference features (e.g., table of contents, indices, and glossaries, etc.) and text features (e.g., format, graphics, sequence, diagrams, table of contents, etc.) to access information






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AR IR.12.5.3 - Use print and electronic sources, including the card catalog, to locate informationAR IR.12.5.4 - Gather information from a source appropriate to purpose and topic



- Interpreting InformationAR IR.12.5.5 - Explain information presented in graphic sourcesAR IR.12.5.6 - Develop notes to identify support, and paraphrase main ideas from text




Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 11 - WR11 Writing notes

AR IR.12.5.7 - Create a formal topic outline of main topics



AR IR.12.5.8 - Use research to create an oral, written, or visual presentation/product


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Agency Tag Set NameArkansas, Language Arts, 2003, Grade 6, Curriculum Framework, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionAR OV - Oral and Visual CommunicationAR OV.1 - Students shall demonstrate effective oral communication skills to express ideas and to present information. - Speaking VocabularyAR OV.1.6.1 - Develop vocabulary from content area texts and personal reading





AR OV.1.6.2 - Use standard English in classroom discussion



- Speaking behaviorsAR OV.1.6.3 - Use appropriate oral communication for various purposes and audiences





AR OV.1.6.4 - Demonstrate appropriate eye contact and posture

AR OV.1.6.5 - Use correct pronunciation and inflection to communicate ideas and information

- Speaking to share understanding and informationAR OV.1.6.6 - Contribute appropriately to class discussion





AR OV.1.6.7 - Deliver oral presentations using standard English, appropriate vocabulary, and organization



AR OV.1.6.8 - Use a variety of visual aids in oral presentations across the curriculum - Speaking for literary response and expressionAR OV.1.6.9 - Participate in a variety of speaking activities, including reading poems, skits, and plays





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- Speaking for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.1.6.10 - Evaluate self and peers' contributions to discussions based on preset criteriaAR OV.2 - Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication.


AR OV.2.6.2 - Establish purpose for listeningAR OV.2.6.3 - Listen attentively for main ideas and detail



AR OV.2.6.4 - Demonstrate attentive listening skills to respond to speaker's message




- Listening for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.2.6.5 - Evaluate presentations using established criteria/rubrics

AR OV.3 - Students shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media as a mode of communication. - Utilizing media for information and understandingAR OV.3.6.1 - View a variety of media (e.g., posters, film clips, periodicals, charts, cartoons, graphs, statistics, etc.) to enhance and show understanding of a specific topic

- Utilizing media for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.3.6.2 - Use appropriate criteria to evaluate media for bias


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- Utilizing a variety of resources to produce visuals that communicate through print and non-print media

AR OV.3.6.3 - Create visual aids that convey informationAR W - WritingAR W.4 - Students shall employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately. - PrewritingAR W.4.6.1 - Generate ideas using such strategies as reading, discussing, focused freewriting, observing, brainstorming, and reading logs




AR W.4.6.2 - Organize ideas by using such graphic organizers as webbing, mapping, charts/graphs, and formal outlining with main topics and sub-topics


AR W.4.6.3 - Demonstrate an awareness of purpose and audience for all modes of written discourse

AR W.4.6.4 - Use available technology to access information by using a card catalog and the Internet

- DraftingAR W.4.6.5 - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs with emphasis on the following:AR W.4.6.5.a - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs with emphasis on the following: Central idea

AR W.4.6.5.b - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs with emphasis on the following: Explanation

AR W.4.6.5.c - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs with emphasis on the following: Elaboration

AR W.4.6.5.d - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs with emphasis on the following: Unity


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AR W.4.6.5.e - Use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs with emphasis on the following: Purpose and audienceAR W.4.6.6 - Organize expository paragraphs that include a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence


Skill 16 - WR16 Writing an explanatory paragraph

AR W.4.6.7 - Create an effective lead sentence for each paragraph by using such features as a factual statement or an unusual statement about the topic - RevisingAR W.4.6.8 - Revise content forAR W.4.6.8.a - Revise content for Central IdeaAR W.4.6.8.b - Revise content for Organization (e.g., beginning, middle, and end; sequencing ideas; major points of information, etc.)

AR W.4.6.8.c - Revise content for UnityAR W.4.6.8.d - Revise content for ElaborationAR W.4.6.8.e - Revise content for ClarityAR W.4.6.9 - Revise style forAR W.4.6.9.a - Revise style for Sentence varietyAR W.4.6.9.b - Revise style for Tone


AR W.4.6.9.d - Revise style for Selected vocabularyAR W.4.6.9.e - Revise style for Selected informationAR W.4.6.10 - Revise writing using various tools/methods, such as peer and/or teacher collaboration, a revision checklist, rubric, and/or reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) - EditingAR W.4.6.11 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features:


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AR W.4.6.11.a - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Sentence formation







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- PublishingAR W.4.6.12 - Use available technology for sharing and/or publicationAR W.4.6.13 - Maintain a writing portfolio that exhibits growth in meeting goals and expectationsAR W.4.6.14 - Publish/share according to purpose and audienceAR W.5 - Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics, and audiences employing a wide range of forms.

- Purposes and AudiencesAR W.5.6.1 - Write to describe, to inform, to entertain, to explain, and to persuade



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AR W.5.6.4 - Write poems using a variety of techniques/devices, with emphasis on narrative, including balladsAR W.5.6.5 - Write research reports using a variety of sources, summarizing, and paraphrasingAR W.5.6.6 - Write to reflect ideas/interpretations of multicultural and universal themes and concepts

AR W.5.6.7 - Write with and without prompts for a sustained period of timeAR W.5.6.8 - Write responses to literature that demonstrate understanding or interpretation




AR W.5.6.9 - Write on demand with or without prompt within a given time frameAR W.5.6.10 - Write across the curriculumAR W.6 - Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English conventions in written work. - Sentence FormationAR W.6.6.1 - Use a variety of simple and compound sentences of varied lengths


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AR W.6.6.2 - Use different kinds of sentencesAR W.6.6.2.a - Use different kinds of sentences DeclarativeAR W.6.6.2.b - Use different kinds of sentences InterrogativeAR W.6.6.2.c - Use different kinds of sentences ImperativeAR W.6.6.2.d - Use different kinds of sentences ExclamatoryAR W.6.6.3 - Use compound sentence elements (e.g., subjects, predicates, complements, and complete sentences, etc.) to combine sentences for more effective writing styleAR W.6.6.4 - Define, identify, and use natural and inverted sentence order for emphasis and varietyAR W.6.6.5 - Identify and correct fragments and run-onsAR W.6.6.6 - Use knowledge of the parts of speech to construct effective sentencesAR W.6.6.6.a - Use knowledge of the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Common and proper nounsAR W.6.6.6.b - Use knowledge of the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Pronouns to avoid repetitionAR W.6.6.6.c - Use knowledge of the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Active and linking verbs

AR W.6.6.6.d - Use knowledge of the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Adjectives to modify nouns and pronounsAR W.6.6.6.e - Use knowledge of the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs

AR W.6.6.6.f - Use knowledge of the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Coordinate conjunctions to join


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AR W.6.6.6.g - Use knowledge of the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Interjections for excitementAR W.6.6.6.h - Use knowledge of the parts of speech to construct effective sentences Prepositions to indicate relationships - UsageAR W.6.6.7 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following:AR W.6.6.7.a - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Subject-verb agreementAR W.6.6.7.b - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of speechAR W.6.6.7.c - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentenceAR W.6.6.7.d - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Conjugation in perfect verb tensesAR W.6.6.7.e - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Possessive, nominative, and objective pronouns - SpellingAR W.6.6.8 - Apply correct spelling to commonly misspelled words

AR W.6.6.9 - Spell homonyms correctly according to usage - CapitalizationAR W.6.6.10 - Apply conventional rules of capitalization in writing - PunctuationAR W.6.6.11 - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis onAR W.6.6.11.a - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on End marks

AR W.6.6.11.b - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on Quotation marks


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AR W.6.6.11.c - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on Comma in a series

AR W.6.6.11.d - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on Comma in compound sentencesAR W.6.6.11.e - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on Comma in complex sentenceAR W.6.6.11.f - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writing with emphasis on Comma in direct addressAR W.7 - Students shall develop personal style and voice as they approach the craftsmanship of writing. - Purposefully shaping and controlling languageAR W.7.6.1 - Use figurative language purposefully, such as onomatopoeia, to shape and control language to affect readersAR W.7.6.2 - Use a variety of sentence types and lengths (see Conventions Standard 6)AR W.7.6.3 - Use word or sentence repetition for effectAR W.7.6.4 - Use transition words/phrasesAR W.7.6.5 - Use purposeful vocabulary with emphasis on developing style


AR W.7.6.6 - Create a strong lead and conclusionAR W.7.6.7 - Narrow the time focus of a piece of writingAR W.7.6.8 - Use writer's checklist or scoring guides/rubrics to improve written workAR W.7.6.9 - Self-evaluate writing using checklists or scoring guides/rubricsAR R - Reading


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AR R.8 - 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.






Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about textSkill 7 - CS07 Asking and answering questions about the textSkill 25 - CS25 Identifying reading strategies

- Making ConnectionsAR R.9.6.2 - Analyze the interrelationships of text and world issues/events by applying connection strategies - Using questioning and monitoringAR R.9.6.3 - Generate and revise questions to establish purposes for reading





AR R.9.6.4 - Generate and revise questions relevant to text and topics



AR R.9.6.5 - Monitor comprehension in relation to questions generated





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Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesAR R.9.6.7 - Make inferences and draw conclusions about characters' traits and actions based on plot, setting, motives, and responses to other characters


Skill 9 - OS09 Drawing conclusions from passages read aloud




Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesAR R.9.6.8 - Analyze literary elements of character, plot, and setting





Skill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting


AR R.9.6.9 - Compare the actions, motives and appearance of characters in a work of fiction and discuss the importance of the contrasts to the plot or theme


Skill 5 - CS05 Comparing and contrasting

Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotSkill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization

AR R.9.6.10 - Distinguish among facts and inferences supported by evidence and opinions in text




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- Determining ImportanceAR R.9.6.11 - Use text information and background knowledge to draw conclusions and to make inferences (e.g., theme, etc.)


Skill 9 - OS09 Drawing conclusions from passages read aloud




Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesAR R.9.6.12 - Identify main ideas and supporting evidence in short reading passages



AR R.9.6.13 - Use the text features to locate and recall information, with emphasis on cue words and phrases




AR R.9.6.14 - Use knowledge of text structure(s) to enhance understanding with emphasis on cause/effect and compare/contrast



AR R.9.6.15 - Classify and organize text information by determining subtopics of information

AR R.9.6.16 - Use skimming and scanning to locate specific information to develop a general overview



AR R.9.6.17 - Analyze information from the text, based on purpose and/or level of importance - Summarizing and Synthesizing

AR R.9.6.18 - Summarize the content of a text




- EvaluatingAR R.9.6.19 - Identify events that advance the plot of a literary work and evaluate how those events relate to past, present, or future actions



Skill 23 - CS23 Identifying significant events


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- Reading a variety of informational materials for enjoyment, critical analysis, and evaluationAR R.10.6.4 - Read a variety of informational text, including textbooks, newspapers, magazines, and other instructional materials





AR R.10.6.5 - Compare/contrast information from multiple sourcesAR R.10.6.6 - Use skimming and scanning to locate specific information or to develop a general overview




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AR R.10.6.7 - Select informational sources appropriate for a given purposeAR R.10.6.8 - Organize and synthesize information for use in written and oral presentation


AR R.10.6.9 - Understand and analyze the differences in structure of various informational text - Reading a variety of literature for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.6.10 - Read a variety of literature, including historical fiction, autobiography, and realistic fiction




- Reading a variety of poetry for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.6.11 - Read a variety of poetry, with emphasis on narrative, including balladsAR R.10.6.12 - Explain how form, including rhyme, rhythm, repetitions, line structure and punctuation, conveys the mood and meaning of a poem - Reading a variety of practical materials for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.6.13 - Read and utilize functional/practical texts, including advertisements, slogans, brochures, and timelinesAR R.10.6.14 - Analyze message through pictures, images, and photographsAR R.10.6.15 - Analyze selections through text, images, and photographs for a given purposeAR R.11 - Students shall acquire and apply skills in vocabulary development and word analysis to be able to read fluently.


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- Word recognitionAR R.11.6.1 - Automatically decode words to ensure focus on comprehension























AR R.11.6.8 - Explain the meaning of figurative language such as idioms, similes and metaphors



AR R.11.6.9 - Identify word origins, derivations and inflections and foreign words



AR R.11.6.10 - Use context clues to select appropriate dictionary definition


Skill 2 - VA02 Identifying correct definitions of vocabulary words from books readSkill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 12 - VA12 Determining the definition of words with multiple meaningsSkill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meanings


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- Reading with fluencyAR R.11.6.11 - Read grade level text orally with an approximate rate of 145 words per minute








AR IR - Inquiring/ResearchingAR IR.12 - Students shall engage in inquiry and research to address questions, to make judgments about credibility, and to communicate findings in ways that suit the purpose and audience. - Accessing informationAR IR.12.6.1 - Generate questions to explore and select a specific topic for researchAR IR.12.6.2 - Use reference features (e.g., bibliographies, etc.) and text features (e.g., appendix, preface, index, glossary, etc.) to access information





AR IR.12.6.3 - Use print and electronic sources, including computer databases, to locate informationAR IR.12.6.4 - Gather information from more than one source appropriate to purpose and topic - Interpreting InformationAR IR.12.6.5 - Interpret information from graphic sources



AR IR.12.6.6 - Develop notes that include main ideas, summaries, and paraphrasing from one or more sources





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AR IR.12.6.7 - Create a formal topic outline of main and sub-topics

AR IR.12.6.8 - Use research to create one or more oral, written, or visual presentations/products


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Agency Tag Set NameArkansas, Language Arts, 2003, Grade 7, Curriculum Framework, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionAR OV - Oral and Visual CommunicationAR OV.1 - Students shall demonstrate effective oral communication skills to express ideas and to present information. - Speaking VocabularyAR OV.1.7.1 - Use vocabulary from content area texts and personal reading





AR OV.1.7.2 - Use standard English in classroom discussion and presentations



- Speaking behaviorsAR OV.1.7.3 - Speak for and to various purposes and audiences



AR OV.1.7.4 - Demonstrate appropriate eye contact, posture, and volumeAR OV.1.7.5 - Use correct pronunciation and inflection/modulation to communicate ideas and information






AR OV.1.7.7 - Deliver oral presentations using standard English, appropriate vocabulary, examples and/or analogies



AR OV.1.7.8 - Use a variety of visual aids in oral presentations across the curriculum - Speaking for literary response and expressionAR OV.1.7.9 - Participate in a variety of speaking activities, including oral interpretations of poems, stories and monologues





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- Speaking for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.1.7.10 - Evaluate self and peers' performance as an interviewer based on preset criteriaAR OV.2 - Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication.


AR OV.2.7.2 - Establish purpose for listeningAR OV.2.7.3 - Listen attentively for main ideas, details, and organization



AR OV.2.7.4 - Demonstrate attentive listening skills to respond to and interpret speaker's message




- Listening for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.2.7.5 - Evaluate presentations using established criteria/rubrics (e.g., purpose, content, organization, and delivery)AR OV.3 - Students shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media as a mode of communication. - Utilizing media for information and understandingAR OV.3.7.1 - View a variety of visually presented materials for understanding of a specific topic - Utilizing media for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.3.7.2 - Use appropriate criteria to evaluate media for bias and propaganda


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AR OV.3.7.3 - Design presentations that incorporate media visuals

AR W - WritingAR W.4 - Students shall employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately. - PrewritingAR W.4.7.1 - Generate ideas by selecting and applying appropriate prewriting strategies which shall include reading, discussing, observing, brainstorming, focused and unfocused free-writing, and reading/learning logs




AR W.4.7.2 - Organize ideas by using such graphic organizers as webbing, mapping charts/graphs, Venn diagrams, and formal outlining with main topics and sub-topics


AR W.4.7.3 - Determine a focus and an organizational structure based on purpose, audience, length, and required format for expository, narrative, and descriptive writing

AR W.4.7.4 - Use available technology to access information by using a card catalog and multiple Internet sources - DraftingAR W.4.7.5 - Create a draft for expository writing with emphasis on organization by paragraphs -- introduction, main points with elaboration, and conclusion-AR W.4.7.6 - Create a draft for narrative writing that includes dialogueAR W.4.7.7 - Create an effective lead paragraph by using dialogue or a description of a character or setting

- Revising


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AR W.4.7.8 - Revise content forAR W.4.7.8.a - Revise content for Central IdeaAR W.4.7.8.b - Revise content for OrganizationAR W.4.7.8.c - Revise content for UnityAR W.4.7.8.d - Revise content for Elaboration (e.g., explanation, examples, description, etc.)AR W.4.7.8.e - Revise content for ClarityAR W.4.7.9 - Revise style forAR W.4.7.9.a - Revise style for Sentence varietyAR W.4.7.9.b - Revise style for Tone


AR W.4.7.9.d - Revise style for Selected vocabularyAR W.4.7.9.e - Revise style for Selected informationAR W.4.7.10 - Revise writing using various tools/methods, such as peer and/or teacher collaboration, a revision checklist rubric, and/or reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) - EditingAR W.4.7.11 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features:AR W.4.7.11.a - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Sentence formation



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- PublishingAR W.4.7.12 - Use available technology to experiment with various formats for a final written product

AR W.4.7.13 - Maintain a writing portfolio that exhibits growth in meeting goals and expectationsAR W.4.7.14 - Publish/share according to purpose and audienceAR W.5 - Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics, and audiences employing a wide range of forms.

- Purposes and AudiencesAR W.5.7.1 - Write to develop narrative, expository, descriptive, and persuasive pieces





Skill 17 - WR17 Writing a descriptive paragraphSkill 18 - WR18 Writing a persuasive paragraph


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AR W.5.7.4 - Write poems using a variety of techniques/devices, with emphasis on lyric poetryAR W.5.7.5 - Write research reports and document sources, summarizing, and paraphrasingAR W.5.7.6 - Write to reflect ideas/interpretations of multicultural and universal themes and concepts








AR W.5.7.9 - Write on demand with or without prompt within a given time frameAR W.5.7.10 - Write across the curriculumAR W.6 - Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English conventions in written work. - Sentence FormationAR W.6.7.1 - Vary sentence structure by using simple, compound, and complex sentences and different kinds of sentences

AR W.6.7.1.a - Vary sentence structure by using simple, compound, and complex sentences and different kinds of sentences Declarative

AR W.6.7.1.b - Vary sentence structure by using simple, compound, and complex sentences and different kinds of sentences Interrogative


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AR W.6.7.1.c - Vary sentence structure by using simple, compound, and complex sentences and different kinds of sentences Imperative

AR W.6.7.1.d - Vary sentence structure by using simple, compound, and complex sentences and different kinds of sentences Exclamatory

AR W.6.7.2 - Write effective sentences by embedding clauses, prepositional and appositive phrases, and all compound elements

AR W.6.7.3 - Use phrases and clauses to invert sentence order for emphasis and varietyAR W.6.7.4 - Correct fragments, run-ons, comma splices, and fused sentencesAR W.6.7.5 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speechAR W.6.7.5.a - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Precise nounsAR W.6.7.5.b - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Pronouns

AR W.6.7.5.b.1 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Pronouns DemonstrativeAR W.6.7.5.b.2 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Pronouns Compound personalAR W.6.7.5.b.2.1 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Pronouns Compound personal ReflexiveAR W.6.7.5.b.2.2 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Pronouns Compound personal Intensive


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AR W.6.7.5.b.3 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Pronouns PersonalAR W.6.7.5.b.3.1 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Pronouns Personal Interrogative

AR W.6.7.5.b.3.2 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Pronouns Personal Relative

AR W.6.7.5.b.3.3 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Pronouns Personal Indefinite

AR W.6.7.5.c - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Active and linking verbsAR W.6.7.5.d - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adjectives

AR W.6.7.5.d.1 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adjectives PossessiveAR W.6.7.5.d.2 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adjectives ArticleAR W.6.7.5.d.3 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adjectives InterrogativeAR W.6.7.5.d.4 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adjectives NumeralAR W.6.7.5.d.5 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adjectives DemonstrativeAR W.6.7.5.d.6 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adjectives Indefinite


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AR W.6.7.5.d.7 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adjectives DescriptiveAR W.6.7.5.e - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adverbs

AR W.6.7.5.e.1 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adverbs MannerAR W.6.7.5.e.2 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adverbs TimeAR W.6.7.5.e.3 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adverbs PlaceAR W.6.7.5.e.4 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adverbs DegreeAR W.6.7.5.e.5 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adverbs NegativeAR W.6.7.5.e.6 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adverbs InterrogativeAR W.6.7.5.f - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech ConjunctionsAR W.6.7.5.f.1 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Conjunctions CoordinateAR W.6.7.5.f.2 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Conjunctions CorrelativeAR W.6.7.5.f.3 - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Conjunctions SubordinateAR W.6.7.5.g - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Interjections for excitement


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AR W.6.7.5.h - Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Prepositions to indicate relationships

- UsageAR W.6.7.6 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following:AR W.6.7.6.a - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: AgreementAR W.6.7.6.a.1 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Agreement Subject-verb

AR W.6.7.6.a.2 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Agreement Pronoun and antecedent

AR W.6.7.6.b - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of speechAR W.6.7.6.c - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patternsAR W.6.7.6.c.1 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patterns S-V

AR W.6.7.6.c.2 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patterns S-V-DO

AR W.6.7.6.c.3 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patterns S-V-IO-DO

AR W.6.7.6.c.4 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patterns S-LV-PN


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AR W.6.7.6.c.5 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patterns S-LV-PA

AR W.6.7.6.d - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Conjugation in progressive verb formsAR W.6.7.6.e - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Prepositional phrases as modifiersAR W.6.7.6.f - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Dependent clauses - SpellingAR W.6.7.7 - Spell words correctly in all writing - CapitalizationAR W.6.7.8 - Apply conventional rules of capitalization in writing - PunctuationAR W.6.7.9 - Apply conventional rules for all end marks and commas in writingAR W.6.7.10 - Use semi-colons and colons in compound and compound-complex sentencesAR W.6.7.11 - Use colons in compound and compound-complex sentences and to introduce listsAR W.6.7.12 - Use double and single quotation marks in dialogueAR W.7 - Students shall develop personal style and voice as they approach the craftsmanship of writing. - Purposefully shaping and controlling languageAR W.7.7.1 - Use figurative language purposefully, such as personification and hyperbole, to shape and control language to affect readers

AR W.7.7.2 - Use a variety of sentence types and lengths (see Conventions Standard 6)AR W.7.7.3 - Use word or sentence repetition for effectAR W.7.7.4 - Use transition words/phrases


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AR W.7.7.5 - Use purposeful vocabulary with emphasis on developing voice


AR W.7.7.6 - Create an effective lead and conclusionAR W.7.7.7 - Narrow the time focus of a piece of writingAR W.7.7.8 - Vary the placement of topic sentencesAR W.7.7.9 - Use dialogue effectively

AR W.7.7.10 - Use humor appropriatelyAR W.7.7.11 - Use writer's checklist or scoring guides/rubrics to improve written workAR W.7.7.12 - Self-evaluate writingAR R - ReadingAR R.8 - 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.







- Making ConnectionsAR R.9.7.2 - Infer the interrelations of text and world issues/events by applying connection strategies - Using questioning and monitoringAR R.9.7.3 - Prioritize questions formulated and purposes established for reading


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AR R.9.7.4 - Generate and prioritize questions related to universal themes to interpret meaning



AR R.9.7.5 - Monitor reading strategies, including rereading, using resources and questions, and modify them when understanding breakdowns












Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesAR R.9.7.7 - Infer a character's impact on plot development



Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesAR R.9.7.8 - Infer mood of textAR R.9.7.9 - Analyze literary elements of fiction with emphasis on plot development, including conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution






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AR R.9.7.10 - Compare and contrast points of view, such as first person, limited, and omniscient third person, and explain the effect on the overall theme of a literary work


Skill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of view

AR R.9.7.11 - Distinguish among stated fact, reasoned judgment, and opinion in text



- Determining ImportanceAR R.9.7.12 - Identify main ideas and supporting evidence in short stories and novels



AR R.9.7.13 - Use the text features to locate and recall information, with emphasis on graphics




AR R.9.7.14 - Use knowledge of text structure(s) to enhance understanding with emphasis on problem/solution



AR R.9.7.15 - Organize information, including simple outlining




AR R.9.7.16 - Use skimming, scanning, note-taking, outlining, and questioning as study strategies



Skill 25 - CS25 Identifying reading strategiesSkill 31 - CS31 Using research skills and strategies



AR R.9.7.17 - Summarize the content of multiple chapters of a text




- EvaluatingAR R.9.7.18 - Evaluate the accuracy and appropriateness of the evidence used by the author to support claims and assertions


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- Reading a variety of informational materials for enjoyment, critical analysis, and evaluationAR R.10.7.4 - Understand how word choice and language structure convey an author's viewpoint




AR R.10.7.5 - Use skimming, scanning, note taking, outlining, and questioning as study strategies






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AR R.10.7.6 - Organize and synthesize information for use in written and oral presentation


- Reading a variety of literature for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.7.7 - Read a variety of literature, including short stories, science fiction, legends, and myths




- Reading a variety of poetry for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.7.8 - Read a variety of poetry, with emphasis on lyric poetry

AR R.10.7.9 - Identify the use of poetic devices, including comparison, alliteration, repetition, onomatopoeia, and rhymeAR R.10.7.10 - Examine the effect of imagery on the mood or meaning of the poem - Reading a variety of practical materials for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.7.11 - Read and utilize functional/practical texts, including forms, reports, cover letters, letterheads, and business lettersAR R.10.7.12 - Analyze advertisements for bias and propagandaAR R.11 - Students shall acquire and apply skills in vocabulary development and word analysis to be able to read fluently. - Word recognitionAR R.11.7.1 - Automatically decode words to ensure focus on comprehension








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AR R.11.7.8 - Identify and explain idioms and comparisons such as analogies, metaphors and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings or phrases



AR R.11.7.9 - Use knowledge of Greek and Latin word parts and roots to determine the meaning of subject related vocabulary



Skill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words

AR R.11.7.10 - Use context to determine meaning of multiple meaning words.



- Reading with fluencyAR R.11.7.11 - Read grade level text with an approximate rate of 167 words per minute





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AR IR - Inquiring/ResearchingAR IR.12 - Students shall engage in inquiry and research to address questions, to make judgments about credibility, and to communicate findings in ways that suit the purpose and audience. - Accessing informationAR IR.12.7.1 - Formulate original questions to select a topic for researchAR IR.12.7.2 - Use reference features (e.g., endnotes, etc.) and text features (e.g., endnotes, footnotes, bibliography, etc.) to access information





AR IR.12.7.3 - Use print and electronic sources, such as card catalogs and computer databases, to locate informationAR IR.12.7.4 - Gather information from more than one type of source (e.g., periodicals, books, learning logs, etc.)AR IR.12.7.5 - Evaluate sources to select those most reliable and appropriate to purpose and topic - Interpreting InformationAR IR.12.7.6 - Use information presented in graphic sources to draw conclusions



AR IR.12.7.7 - Develop notes that include main topics, details, summaries, and paraphrasing from multiple types of sources






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AR IR.12.7.8 - Create a formal topic outline of main topic, sub-topics, and detailsAR IR.12.7.9 - Use research to create one or more oral, written, or visual presentations/products


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Agency Tag Set NameArkansas, Language Arts, 2003, Grade 8, Curriculum Framework, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionAR OV - Oral and Visual CommunicationAR OV.1 - Students shall demonstrate effective oral communication skills to express ideas and to present information. - Speaking VocabularyAR OV.1.8.1 - Use vocabulary from content area texts and reading/literature





AR OV.1.8.2 - Use standard English in classroom discussion and presentations



- Speaking behaviorsAR OV.1.8.3 - Speak for and to various purposes and audiences



AR OV.1.8.4 - Demonstrate appropriate eye contact, posture, volume, and physical gesturesAR OV.1.8.5 - Use correct pronunciation and inflection/modulation to communicate ideas and information






AR OV.1.8.7 - Deliver oral presentations using available technologyAR OV.1.8.8 - Report results of interviews, research, etc. - Speaking for literary response and expressionAR OV.1.8.9 - Participate in a variety of speaking activities taken from literature or research





- Speaking for critical analysis and evaluation



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AR OV.1.8.10 - Critique oral presentations of self and peers based on preset criteriaAR OV.2 - Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication.


AR OV.2.8.2 - Establish purpose for listeningAR OV.2.8.3 - Listen attentively to summarize



Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 10 - WR10 Summarizing the author's purpose

AR OV.2.8.4 - Demonstrate attentive and reflective listening skills to respond to and interpret speaker's message




- Listening for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.2.8.5 - Evaluate presentations using established criteria/rubrics (e.g., purpose, content, organization, and delivery)AR OV.3 - Students shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media as a mode of communication. - Utilizing media for information and understandingAR OV.3.8.1 - View a variety of visually presented materials for understanding of a specific topic - Utilizing media for critical analysis and evaluationAR OV.3.8.2 - Evaluate a media source for bias, propaganda, and censorship


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AR OV.3.8.3 - Design presentations that incorporate media visuals

AR W - WritingAR W.4 - Students shall employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately. - PrewritingAR W.4.8.1 - Self select and apply an appropriate prewriting strategy for a variety of writing purposes across the curriculum, with emphasis on interviewing, note-taking, and gathering data




Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 4 - WR04 Using graphic organizers to aid writingSkill 11 - WR11 Writing notes

AR W.4.8.2 - Organize ideas by using such graphic organizers as charts/graphs, and formal outlining with main topics, sub-topics, and details


AR W.4.8.3 - Select a focus and an organizational structure based on purpose, audience, length, and required format for expository, narrative, descriptive, and persuasive writingAR W.4.8.4 - Use available technology to access information and to document interviews - DraftingAR W.4.8.5 - Create a draft with emphasis on persuasive and expository organizationAR W.4.8.6 - Create an effective lead paragraph by using quotes, description, or questions with the last sentence as a thesis statement

- RevisingAR W.4.8.7 - Revise content forAR W.4.8.7.a - Revise content for Central Idea


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AR W.4.8.7.b - Revise content for OrganizationAR W.4.8.7.c - Revise content for UnityAR W.4.8.7.d - Revise content for ElaborationAR W.4.8.7.e - Revise content for ClarityAR W.4.8.8 - Revise style forAR W.4.8.8.a - Revise style for Sentence varietyAR W.4.8.8.b - Revise style for Tone (e.g., sense of audience, etc.)

AR W.4.8.8.c - Revise style for Voice (e.g., specificity, vividness, rhythm of piece, writer's attitude and presence, etc.)AR W.4.8.8.d - Revise style for Selected vocabularyAR W.4.8.8.e - Revise style for Selected informationAR W.4.8.9 - Revise writing using various tools/methods, such as peer and/or teacher collaboration, a revision checklist rubric, and/or reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) - EditingAR W.4.8.10 - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features:AR W.4.8.10.a - Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level conventions, within the following features: Sentence formation



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- PublishingAR W.4.8.11 - Use available technology to create a product and communicate knowledgeAR W.4.8.12 - Maintain a writing portfolio that exhibits growth in meeting goals and expectationsAR W.4.8.13 - Publish/share according to purpose and audienceAR W.5 - Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics, and audiences employing a wide range of forms.

- Purposes and AudiencesAR W.5.8.1 - Develop multiple works in a variety of modes of discourse




AR W.5.8.4 - Write poems using a variety of techniques/devices, with emphasis on free verseAR W.5.8.5 - Write research reports that include a thesis and use a variety of sources


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AR W.5.8.6 - Write to reflect ideas/interpretations of multicultural and universal themes and concepts








AR W.5.8.9 - Write on demand with or without prompt within a given time frameAR W.5.8.10 - Write across the curriculumAR W.6 - Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English conventions in written work. - Sentence FormationAR W.6.8.1 - Vary sentence structure by using simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences and different kinds of sentences

AR W.6.8.1.a - Vary sentence structure by using simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences and different kinds of sentences Declarative

AR W.6.8.1.b - Vary sentence structure by using simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences and different kinds of sentences Interrogative

AR W.6.8.1.c - Vary sentence structure by using simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences and different kinds of sentences Imperative


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AR W.6.8.1.d - Vary sentence structure by using simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences and different kinds of sentences Exclamatory

AR W.6.8.2 - Write more effective sentences by using all compound elements and by embedding clauses and prepositional, appositive, and verbal phrasesAR W.6.8.3 - Use clauses and phrases, including verbal, to invert sentence order for emphasis and varietyAR W.6.8.4 - Correct fragments, run-ons, comma splices, and fused sentencesAR W.6.8.5 - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speechAR W.6.8.5.a - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Precise nounsAR W.6.8.5.b - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Pronouns to avoid repetitionAR W.6.8.5.c - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech VerbsAR W.6.8.5.c.1 - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Verbs Transitive activeAR W.6.8.5.c.2 - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Verbs Transitive passiveAR W.6.8.5.c.3 - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Verbs Intransitive linking


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AR W.6.8.5.c.4 - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Verbs Intransitive completeAR W.6.8.5.d - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adjectives to modify nouns and pronounsAR W.6.8.5.e - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs

AR W.6.8.5.f - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech ConjunctionsAR W.6.8.5.f.1 - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Conjunctions CoordinateAR W.6.8.5.f.2 - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Conjunctions CorrelativeAR W.6.8.5.f.3 - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Conjunctions SubordinateAR W.6.8.5.g - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Interjections for excitementAR W.6.8.5.h - Evaluate personal, peer, or literature-based sentence formation for effective use of the parts of speech Prepositions to indicate relationships - UsageAR W.6.8.6 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following:AR W.6.8.6.a - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Subject-verb agreement


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AR W.6.8.6.b - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of speechAR W.6.8.6.c - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Pronoun and antecedent agreementAR W.6.8.6.d - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patternsAR W.6.8.6.d.1 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patterns S-V

AR W.6.8.6.d.2 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patterns S-V-DO

AR W.6.8.6.d.3 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patterns S-V-IO-DO

AR W.6.8.6.d.4 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patterns S-LV-PN

AR W.6.8.6.d.5 - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Parts of a sentence and sentence patterns S-LV-PA

AR W.6.8.6.e - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Conjugation in regular, progressive, and emphatic verb formsAR W.6.8.6.f - Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on the following: Verbals - SpellingAR W.6.8.7 - Spell words correctly in all writing - CapitalizationAR W.6.8.8 - Apply conventional rules of capitalization in writing - Punctuation


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AR W.6.8.9 - Apply conventional rules of punctuation in writingAR W.6.8.10 - Edit own and peer papers with emphasis onAR W.6.8.10.a - Edit own and peer papers with emphasis on All end marksAR W.6.8.10.b - Edit own and peer papers with emphasis on CommasAR W.6.8.10.c - Edit own and peer papers with emphasis on DashAR W.6.8.10.d - Edit own and peer papers with emphasis on HyphenAR W.6.8.10.e - Edit own and peer papers with emphasis on Quotation marksAR W.6.8.10.e.1 - Edit own and peer papers with emphasis on Quotation marks DoubleAR W.6.8.10.e.2 - Edit own and peer papers with emphasis on Quotation marks SingleAR W.6.8.10.f - Edit own and peer papers with emphasis on ParenthesesAR W.6.8.10.g - Edit own and peer papers with emphasis on Semicolons

AR W.6.8.10.h - Edit own and peer papers with emphasis on ColonsAR W.7 - Students shall develop personal style and voice as they approach the craftsmanship of writing. - Purposefully shaping and controlling languageAR W.7.8.1 - Use figurative language purposefully, such as alliteration and assonance, to shape and control language to affect readers

AR W.7.8.2 - Use a variety of sentence types and lengths (see Conventions Standard 6)AR W.7.8.3 - Use repetition for effect

AR W.7.8.4 - Use transition words/phrasesAR W.7.8.5 - Use purposeful vocabulary with emphasis on developing tone



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AR W.7.8.6 - Create an effective lead and conclusionAR W.7.8.7 - Use flashback/time transitionsAR W.7.8.8 - Use dialogue effectively

AR W.7.8.9 - Use anecdotes and quotesAR W.7.8.10 - Use scoring guides or rubrics to improve all aspects of written projectsAR W.7.8.11 - Self-evaluate writingAR R - ReadingAR R.8 - 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.







- Making ConnectionsAR R.9.8.2 - Evaluate the interrelations of text and world issues/events by applying connection strategiesAR R.9.8.3 - Connect, compare, and contrast ideas, themes, and issues across texts - Using questioning and monitoringAR R.9.8.4 - Defend questions formulated and purposes established for reading


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AR R.9.8.5 - Generate and define questions related to universal themes to interpret meaning



AR R.9.8.6 - Monitor reading strategies, including rereading, using resources, and questions, and modify them when understanding breakdowns












Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesAR R.9.8.8 - Infer a character's role in development of plot and theme



Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesAR R.9.8.9 - Infer mood and theme of text



Skill 27 - CS27 Identifying themeAR R.9.8.10 - Use literary elements and historical context to infer author's intent



Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 20 - CS20 Making inferences

Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 10 - WR10 Summarizing the author's purpose


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AR R.9.8.11 - Analyze the literary elements of plot, subplot, and climax, and explain the way in which conflicts are resolved or unresolved





AR R.9.8.12 - Compare and contrast points of view, such as first person, limited, and omniscient third person, and explain the effect on the overall theme of a literary work


Skill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of view

AR R.9.8.13 - Distinguish among stated fact, reasoned judgment, and opinion in text



- Determining ImportanceAR R.9.8.14 - Classify and organize information from more than one text, based on purpose and/or level of importanceAR R.9.8.15 - Identify main ideas and supporting evidence in short stories and novels



AR R.9.8.16 - Use the text features to locate and recall information, with emphasis on text organizers



AR R.9.8.17 - Determine text structure(s) to enhance understanding



AR R.9.8.18 - Organize information, including simple outlining



AR R.9.8.19 - Use skimming, scanning, note-taking, outlining, and questioning as study strategies



Skill 25 - CS25 Identifying reading strategiesSkill 31 - CS31 Using research skills and strategies



AR R.9.8.20 - Synthesize information from multiple texts and provide evidence to support - Evaluating


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AR R.9.8.21 - Evaluate conflicts, motivations, points of view, and changes that affect the plot or theme



Skill 11 - OP11 Applying comprehension strategies to reading literature



Skill 27 - CS27 Identifying themeAR R.9.8.22 - Evaluate personal, social, and political issues as presented in text













- Reading a variety of informational materials for enjoyment, critical analysis, and evaluationAR R.10.8.4 - Examine the author's credibility, use of text structure, word choice, and viewpoint to evaluate message




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AR R.10.8.5 - Use skimming, scanning, note taking, outlining, and questioning as study strategies





- Reading a variety of literature for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.8.6 - Read a variety of literature, including essays and plays




AR R.10.8.7 - Evaluate the credibility of the narratorAR R.10.8.8 - Identify the basic parts of dramaAR R.10.8.9 - Describe how stage directions help the reader understand a play - Reading a variety of poetry for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.8.10 - Read a variety of poetry, with emphasis on free verse

AR R.10.8.11 - Interpret poetry, noting distinctive poetic devices - Reading a variety of practical materials for enjoyment, critical analysis and evaluationAR R.10.8.12 - Read and utilize functional/practical texts, including manuals, memos, job applications, and career guidesAR R.10.8.13 - Analyze newspaper articles and editorials for bias and propagandaAR R.11 - Students shall acquire and apply skills in vocabulary development and word analysis to be able to read fluently. - Word recognition


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AR R.11.8.1 - Automatically decode words to ensure focus on comprehension






AR R.11.8.3 - Add content words to sight vocabulary - Word Study and VocabularyAR R.11.8.4 - Use knowledge of root words and affixes and word relationships to determine meaning














AR R.11.8.8 - Identify and explains similes, metaphors, personification, hyperboles and analogies to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases



AR R.11.8.9 - Identify how words from other cultures have been incorporated into English vocabulary usage.AR R.11.8.10 - Use context, structure, denotations and connotations to determine meaning of words and phrases


Skill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words

Skill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meanings

- Reading with fluency


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AR R.11.8.11 - Read grade level text with an approximate rate of 171 words per minute








AR IR - Inquiring/ResearchingAR IR.12 - Students shall engage in inquiry and research to address questions, to make judgments about credibility, and to communicate findings in ways that suit the purpose and audience. - Accessing informationAR IR.12.8.1 - Formulate original questions to explain and select a topic for researchAR IR.12.8.2 - Use appropriate reference features and text features to access information effectively





AR IR.12.8.3 - Use print and electronic sources independently to locate informationAR IR.12.8.4 - Gather information from more than one type of source (e.g., interviews, Internet, lab notes, etc.)AR IR.12.8.5 - Self-select credible sources appropriate to purpose and topic - Interpreting InformationAR IR.12.8.6 - Create visual graphics to interpret informationAR IR.12.8.7 - Use notes to narrow a topic to develop a thesis statement

AR IR.12.8.8 - Create a formal topic outline of thesis, main topics, subtopics, and details


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AR IR.12.8.9 - Use research to create one or more oral, written, or visual presentations/products


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