Think Critically
The student thinks critically and uses prior knowledge to connect ideas across a text and across multiple texts.
What does a student learn in
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 12.
ELA Expectations
ELA Expectations
- Grades 11-12
- Grades 11-12
Read Fluently
The student reads grade-level texts with accuracy, fluency, and comprehension.
- Grades 11-12
Make Inferences
The student makes inferences supported by evidence from the text.
- Grades 11-12
Use Evidence
The student supports claims and conclusions with evidence from the text and from background knowledge.
- Grades 11-12
Communicate Effectively
The student communicates effectively in writing and speaking, applying conventions of standard English.
- Grades 11-12
Engage with Civics and Character
The student engages thoughtfully with texts that develop good citizenship, civic literacy, and personal character.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Think Critically Grades 11-12 | The student thinks critically and uses prior knowledge to connect ideas across a text and across multiple texts. | FL-ELA.EE.11-12.1 |
| Read Fluently Grades 11-12 | The student reads grade-level texts with accuracy, fluency, and comprehension. | FL-ELA.EE.11-12.2 |
| Make Inferences Grades 11-12 | The student makes inferences supported by evidence from the text. | FL-ELA.EE.11-12.3 |
| Use Evidence Grades 11-12 | The student supports claims and conclusions with evidence from the text and from background knowledge. | FL-ELA.EE.11-12.4 |
| Communicate Effectively Grades 11-12 | The student communicates effectively in writing and speaking, applying conventions of standard English. | FL-ELA.EE.11-12.5 |
| Engage with Civics and Character Grades 11-12 | The student engages thoughtfully with texts that develop good citizenship, civic literacy, and personal character. | FL-ELA.EE.11-12.6 |
Reading
Reading
- Grades 11-12
Literary Elements
The student analyzes literary elements such as plot, character, and theme in literary texts at the grade level.
- Grades 11-12
Author's Craft
The student analyzes how authors use word choice, imagery, and figurative language to develop meaning and tone.
- Grades 11-12
Central Ideas
The student determines and traces central ideas and themes in literary and informational texts and summarizes how they develop.
- Grades 11-12
Informational Text Structure
The student analyzes how informational texts are organized and how that structure supports meaning.
- Grades 11-12
Argument and Reasoning
The student evaluates the argument and reasoning in informational texts and identifies sound and faulty reasoning.
- Grades 11-12
Compare Texts
The student compares and contrasts ideas, themes, or structures across multiple texts on similar topics.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Literary Elements Grades 11-12 | The student analyzes literary elements such as plot, character, and theme in literary texts at the grade level. | FL-ELA.R.11-12.1 |
| Author's Craft Grades 11-12 | The student analyzes how authors use word choice, imagery, and figurative language to develop meaning and tone. | FL-ELA.R.11-12.2 |
| Central Ideas Grades 11-12 | The student determines and traces central ideas and themes in literary and informational texts and summarizes how they develop. | FL-ELA.R.11-12.3 |
| Informational Text Structure Grades 11-12 | The student analyzes how informational texts are organized and how that structure supports meaning. | FL-ELA.R.11-12.4 |
| Argument and Reasoning Grades 11-12 | The student evaluates the argument and reasoning in informational texts and identifies sound and faulty reasoning. | FL-ELA.R.11-12.5 |
| Compare Texts Grades 11-12 | The student compares and contrasts ideas, themes, or structures across multiple texts on similar topics. | FL-ELA.R.11-12.6 |
Communication
Communication
- Grades 11-12
Communicating with Others
The student listens, speaks, and collaborates with others in a clear and respectful manner.
- Grades 11-12
Following Conventions
The student applies conventions of standard English grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing and speaking.
- Grades 11-12
Writing
The student writes a variety of narrative, informative, and argumentative texts that communicate ideas with clarity, structure, and voice.
- Grades 11-12
Researching
The student conducts short and sustained research, gathers credible sources, and integrates evidence into well-cited writing.
- Grades 11-12
Creating and Collaborating
The student plans and produces multimedia presentations and collaborates with peers to refine ideas.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Communicating with Others Grades 11-12 | The student listens, speaks, and collaborates with others in a clear and respectful manner. | FL-ELA.C.11-12.1 |
| Following Conventions Grades 11-12 | The student applies conventions of standard English grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing and speaking. | FL-ELA.C.11-12.2 |
| Writing Grades 11-12 | The student writes a variety of narrative, informative, and argumentative texts that communicate ideas with clarity, structure, and voice. | FL-ELA.C.11-12.3 |
| Researching Grades 11-12 | The student conducts short and sustained research, gathers credible sources, and integrates evidence into well-cited writing. | FL-ELA.C.11-12.4 |
| Creating and Collaborating Grades 11-12 | The student plans and produces multimedia presentations and collaborates with peers to refine ideas. | FL-ELA.C.11-12.5 |
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
- Grades 11-12
Acquiring Vocabulary
The student acquires and uses grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific vocabulary in speaking and writing.
- Grades 11-12
Word Relationships
The student determines the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases using context, affixes, and reference materials.
- Grades 11-12
Word Origins
The student understands how word origins, etymology, and patterns shape modern English vocabulary.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Acquiring Vocabulary Grades 11-12 | The student acquires and uses grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific vocabulary in speaking and writing. | FL-ELA.V.11-12.1 |
| Word Relationships Grades 11-12 | The student determines the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases using context, affixes, and reference materials. | FL-ELA.V.11-12.2 |
| Word Origins Grades 11-12 | The student understands how word origins, etymology, and patterns shape modern English vocabulary. | FL-ELA.V.11-12.3 |
Assessments
The state tests students at this grade and subject take.
NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress)
Federally administered sample-based assessment in reading, mathematics, science, and writing. NAEP results inform state-by-state comparisons rather than individual student or school accountability.
- When given:
- biennial in winter
- Frequency:
- every two years