GRADE 10  Similarities and Differences of Stories in Relation to the

Theme
 Elements of a Short Story
Reading Comprehension  Literary Techniques
 Wisdom in Literature as an Aid in Conflict Resolution
 Effects of Textual Aids on the Understanding of a Reading  Literature as an Instrument for Conflict Resolution
Material
 Linear and Nonlinear Texts Writing and Composition
 Tables, Graphs, and Maps
 Skimming and Scanning  Identify Features of Persuasive Texts
 Understanding the Author’s Purpose  Formulate a Statement of Opinion or Assertion
 Explicit and Implicit Information  Expressing a Stand on an Issue
 Evaluating Text Content  Persuasive Techniques and Devices
 Literary Theory: Formalism and Structuralism  Parts and Features of Argumentative Essays
 Moralist Criticism  Claims of Fact, Policy, and Value
 Literary Theory: Marxism  Intellectual Property Rights
 Literary Theory: Feminism  Direct Quotes in Research Papers
 Literary Theory: New Historicism  In-Text Citations
 Reader-Response Theory  Principles of Cohesion and Coherence
 Identifying Textual Details that Affirm or Refute a Claim  Writing Techniques
 Examining Biases  Writing a Bibliography
 Gathering Information from Primary and Secondary  Writing a Critique
Sources  Writing a Research Report on a Social Issue
 Gathering Information from the Internet
 Synthesizing Information Oral Language and Fluency
 Distinguish Facts from Beliefs
 Accuracy of Information  The Factors of Public Speaking
 Drawing Conclusions  The Ethics of Public Speaking
 Relationships Among Statements  Techniques in Effective Public Speaking
 Distinguishing Between General and Specific Statements  Public Speaking Types and Techniques
 Delivering Special Speeches
 Being a Confident Public Speaker
Vocabulary Development
Grammar Awareness
 Differentiate Formal from Informal Definitions of Words
 Technical and Operational Definitions  Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
 Expanded Definitions of Words  Using Words and Expressions that Emphasize a Point
 Technical Terms Used in Research  Use of Modals
 Making Definitions
Literature  Words and Expressions for Affirmation or Negation
 Analyzing a Literary Tone  Structures of Modification
 Understand Different Points of View in a Text
 Analyzing a Literary Text