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Course Number:

1001405

Course Path: Section:

Grades PreK to 12 Education Courses » Grade Group: Grades 9 to 12 and Adult Education

Courses » Subject: Language Arts » Sub-Subject: English

Course Title:

English 4: Florida College Prep

Course Section:

Grades PreK to 12 Education Courses

Abbreviated Title:

ENG 4: FL COLL PREP

Number of Credits:

1.0

Course Length:

Year

Course Type:

Course Status:

SBE Approval Pending

Class Size:

Yes

Course Description:

This course incorporates reading and writing study through writing a variety of informative

text using grade-level writing craft and through the in-depth reading and analysis of informational selections in

order to develop critical reading and writing skills necessary for success in college courses. This course prepares

students for successful completion of Florida college English courses. The benchmarks reflect the Florida College

Competencies necessary for entry-level college courses and are also related to the College and Career Readiness

(CCR) ahor stadards, the estadards of Florida’s

K -12 Common Core Standards.

General Notes:

The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:

demonstrating successful reading of argument, including recognizing bias and supporting details; demonstrating

successful reading of fact and opinion, including recognizing inferences and main ideas; demonstrating knowledge

of a variety of organizational patterns and their relationships in the comprehension of text, including recognizing

purpose and tone of informational reading; demonstrating successful understanding of vocabulary in context and

through writing effective sentence structures; effectively implementing patterns of paragraph development ;

recognizing and solving common sentence development problems; reading and modeling mentor essays; and

understanding and using language, grammar, and mechanics effectively.

Reading Informational Text

Benchmark Notes

: These reading informational text benchmarks offer a focus for instruction each year and help

requirement that students read increasingly complex texts through the grades. Students advancing through the

grades are expected to meet each succeeding

r’s grade speifi eharks, retaior further develop skills ad

understandings mastered in preceding grades, and work steadily toward meeting the more general expectations

described by the CCR anchor standards.

LACC.1112.RI.1 Key Ideas and Details

LACC.1112.RI.1.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of

the text, including how they interact and build on one another to provide a complex analysis; provide an objective

summary of the text.

LACC.1112.RI.1.3 Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific individuals, ideas,

or events interact and develop over the course of the text.

LACC.1112.RI.2 Craft and Structure

LACC.1112.RI.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative,

connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms

over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist No. 10).

LACC.1112.RI.2.5 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or

argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.

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LACC.1112.RI.2.6

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effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text.

LACC.4.RI.2.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of

events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.

LACC.1112.RI.3 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

LACC.1112.RI.3.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats

(e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.

LACC.1112.RI.3.8 Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of

constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning (e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court majority opinions and dissents) and

the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy (e.g.,

The Federalist

, presidential addresses).

LACC.1112.RI.3.9 Analyze seventeenth-, eighteenth-, and nineteenth-century foundational U.S. documents of

historical and literary significance (including The Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution,

the Bill of Rights ad Li’s Seod I

naugural Address) for their themes, purposes, and rhetorical features.

LACC.612.R.3.8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the

reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

LACC.1112.RI.4 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

LACC.1112.RI.4.10 By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 11

–

CCR text

complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. By the end of grade 12, read

and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 11

–

CCR text complexity band independently and

proficiently.

Writing

Benchmark Notes:

Each year in their writing, students should demonstrate increasing sophistication in all aspects

of language use, from vocabulary and syntax to the development and organization of ideas, and they should

address increasingly demanding content and sources. Students advancing through the grades are expected to

eet eah sueedi ar’s grade

-specific writing benchmarks and retain or further develop skills and

understandings mastered in preceding grades.

LACC.1112.W.1 Text Types and Purposes

LACC.1112.W.1.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid

reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

LACC.1112.W.1.1a Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish

the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s),

counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.

LACC.1112.W.1.1b Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence

foea ile poitig out the stgths ad liitatios of oth i a ethat atiates the audie’s

knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases.

LACC.1112.W.1.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text,

create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and

between claim(s) and counterclaims.

LACC.1112.W.1.1d Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and

conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.

LACC.1112.W.1.1e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument

presented.

LACC.1112.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and

information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

LACC.1112.W.1.2a Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element

builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g.,

figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

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LACC.1112.W.1.2b Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended

defiitios te details uotatios ootheifoatio ad eles apppe to the audie’s

knowledge of the topic.

LACC.1112.W.1.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create

cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.

LACC.1112.W.1.2d Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile,

and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic.

LACC.1112.W.1.2e Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and

conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.

LACC.1112.W.1.2f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or

explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).

LACC.1112.W.1.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique,

well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

LACC.1112.W.1.3a Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its

significance, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a

smooth progression of experiences or events.

LACC.1112.W.1.3b Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot

lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.

LACC.1112.W.1.3c Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a

coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or

resolution).

LACC.1112.W.1.3d Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of

the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.

LACC.1112.W.1.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or

resolved over the course of the narrative.

LACC.1112.W.2 Production and Distribution of Writing

LACC.1112.W.2.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are

appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards

–

3 above.)

LACC.1112.W.2.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a

new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing for

conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1

–

3 up to and including grades 11-12.)

LACC.1112.W.2.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared

writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.

LACC.1112.W.3 Research to Build and Present Knowledge

LACC.1112.W.3.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-

generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple

sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

LACC.1112.W.3.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced

searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, a nd

audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and

overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.

LACC.1112.W.3.9 Draw evidence form literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

LACC.1112.W.3.9a Apply grades 11

–eadig stadads to litetu . Deostte koledge of

eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how

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LACC.1112.W.3.9b Apply grades 11

–eadig stadads to lite ofi . Delie ad ealuate the

reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning

[e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court Case majority opinions and dissents] and the premises, purposes, and arguments in

works of public advocacy [e.g.,

The Federalist

psidetial addsses]

LACC.1112.W.4 Range of Writing

LACC.1112.W.4.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and

shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Language

Benchmark Notes:

The following language benchmarks offer a focus for instruction each year to help ensure that

students gain adequate mastery of a range of language skills and applications. Students advancing through the

grades are eeted to eet eah sueedi ar’s

grade-specific benchmarks and retain or further develop skills

and understandings mastered in preceding grades.

LACC.1112.L.1 Conventions of Standard English

LACC.1112.L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing

or speaking.

LACC.1112.L.1.1a Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is

sometimes contested.

LACC.1112.L.1.1b Resolve issues of complex or contested usage, consulting references (e.g., Merriam-

Westes

Dictionary of English Usage

Gaes

Modern American English

) as needed.

LACC.1112.L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and

spelling when writing.

LACC.1112.L.1.2a Observe hyphenation conventions.

LACC.1112.L.1.2b Spell correctly.

LACC.3.L.1.1f Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.*

LACC.4.L.1.1f Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*

LACC.5.L.1.1d Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.*

LACC.6.L.1.1c Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.*

LACC.6.L.1.1d Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*

LACC.6.L.1.1e Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and

identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.*

LACC.6.L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and

spelling when writing.

LACC.7.L.1.1c Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling

modifiers.*

LACC.9-10.L.1.1a Use parallel structure.*

These benchmarks are likely to require continued attention in higher grades, including grades 11-12, as they are

applied to increasingly sophisticated writing and speaking (Common Core State Standards for English Language

Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, p.30.).

LACC.1112.L.2 Knowledge of Language

LACC.1112.L.2.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to

make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.

LACC.1112.L.2.3a Vary syntax for effect, consulting references

e.g. Tufte’s

Artful Sentences

) for guidance as

needed; apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts when reading.

LACC.7.L.2.3a Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating

wordiness and redundancy.

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LACC.1112.L.3 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

LACC.1112.L.3.

4a Use te . the oell eaig of a sete paagph ote ’s positio o

function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

LACC.1112.L.3.4b Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of

speech (e.g., conceive, conception, conceivable).

LACC.1112.L.3.4c Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses),

both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of

speech, its etymology, or its standard usage.

LACC.1112.L.3.4d Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word

or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).

LACC.1112.L.3.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word

meanings.

LACC.1112.L.3.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the

text.

LACC.1112.L.3.5b Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

LACC.1112.L.3.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient

for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence

in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.