EssentialOutcomesHigh School

Moderately Mentally Handicapped

Language Arts

  1. Writing conveys meaning by using pictures, letters, and words. (Standard 4, 5, 6)

Learning Goals:

  1. Students will understand that information can be communicated visually. (6.B1.6, 4.B1.4-4.F1.4)
  2. Students will be able to tell a story that someone else writes for them. (4.F2.4)
  3. Students will be able to write using pictures, letters, and words. (6.B2.6, 6.F1.6, 6.F2.6, 6.K.6, 4.F1.4 & 5.B1.5-5.K.5)
  4. Students will be able to spell and write phonetically-spelled words.(4.K.4)
  5. Students will be able to spell and write sight words. (4.K.4)
  6. Students will be able to space letters and words correctly. (4.K.4)
  7. Students will be able to draw pictures in order to convey meaning. (4.B2.4 & 5.B1.5-5.K.5)
  1. Writing is based on research, one’s opinions, and background knowledge aimed at a specific audience. (Standard 4 & 5)

Learning Goals:

  1. Students will be able to select a focus for their writing. (4.1.4 & 5.K.5-5.1.5)
  2. Students will be able to write for a specific purpose.(5.B1.5, 5.B2.5, 4.2.4, 5.K.5-5.1.5, & 5.2.5)
  3. Students will be able to use a variety of strategies for planning their writing. (4.1.4 & 5.1.5)
  4. Students will be able to revise their writing for others to read. (4.1.4-4.3.4)
  1. Communication includes following directions, sharing information, and responding to questions and statements. (Standard 7)

Learning Goals:

  1. Students will be able to speak in coherent sentences. (7.F1.7-7.K.7)
  2. Students will be able to describe people, places, things, locations, and actions. (7.K.7-7.1.7)
  3. Students will be able to ask questions for clarity or understanding. (7.1.7-7.2.7)
  4. Students will be able to give simple directions. (7.1.7)
  5. Students will be able to stay on topic when speaking. (7.1.7)
  6. Students will be able use descriptive words when speaking. (7.1.7)
  7. Students will be able to paraphrase information that has been shared by others. (7.2.7)
  8. Students will be able to appropriately communicate with peers and adults. (7.B1.7, 7B2.7)
  1. Words have different roles in writing to help with understanding and clarity. (Standard 4, 5, & 6)

Learning Goals:

  1. Students will be able to use complete, simple, sentences when writing. (6.1.6, 6.2.6)
  2. Students will be able to write short narratives using the writing process.(5.2.5)
  3. Students will be able to write a friendly letter using the writing process. (5.2.5)
  1. Listening is essential to understanding what someone says and responding appropriately. (Standard 7)

Learning Goals:

  1. Students will be able to follow simple, spoken directions. (7.B2.7)
  2. Students will be able to follow multi-step, spoken directions. (7.K7, 7.F1.7-7.3.7)
  3. Students will be able to determine the purpose for listening. (7.2.7)
  4. Students will be able to display appropriate audience behavior. (7.1.7-7.2.7)
  5. Students will be able to ask questions for clarification. (7.1.7-7.2.7)

Revised 2010

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