3.3 Compare and contrast motivations and reactions of literary characters from different historical eras confronting similar situations or conflicts. Literary Criticism 3.7 Analyze a work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its author. Writing 1.0 Writing Strategies Students write clear, coherent, and focused essays. The writing exhibits students' awareness of audience and purpose. Essays contain formal introductions, supporting evidence, and conclusions.
Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed.
Organization and Focus 1.1 Create compositions that establish a controlling impression, have a coherent thesis, and end with a clear and well-supported conclusion. 1.2 Establish coherence within and among paragraphs through effective transitions, parallel structures, and similar writing techniques. 1.3 Support theses or conclusions with analogies, paraphrases, quotations, opinions from authorities, comparisons, and similar devices. Research and Technology 1.4 Plan and conduct multiple-step information searches by using computer networks and modems. Achieve an effective balance between researched information and original ideas.