Following the English language arts standards for grades 5 and 8, a set of technology standards are provided. These standards indicate essential knowledge and skills for students to be literate in a technological world. The technology standards should be integrated into the English language arts curriculum so that students apply their technology knowledge and skills within the context of English language arts. These examples are not intended to construe additional standards beyond what is listed here. Standards in italics provide essential classroom learning experiences which support student performance on state assessment but which will not be tested directly.
Students use language processes and strategies for continuous learning.
Students use personal experience, the printed word, and information gained from observation as a basis for constructing meaning. Students use language to clarify thought. Students synthesize information from a variety of sources. Descriptors a. Listen and respond appropriately to oral information. Use oral and written language to acquire new information and to reflect on and clarify one's own learning.