Missouri Standards Addressed:

Communication Arts

CA1: Students will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of and proficiency in speaking and writing standard English (including grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, capitalization)

CA2: Students will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of and proficiency in reading, and evaluating fiction, poetry, and drama.

CA3:  Students will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of and proficiency in reading and evaluating nonfiction works and material (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals).

CA4: Students will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of and proficiency in writing formally (such as reports, narratives, essays) and informally (such as outlines and notes)

CA6: Students will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of and proficiency in participating in formal and informal presentations and discussions of issues and ideas.

Performance Goals/Objective:

Goal 1:  Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.

1.4:  Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information.

1.5:  Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to comprehend and evaluate written, visual and oral presentations and works.

1.6:  Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to discover and evaluate patterns and relationships in information, ideas, and structures.

Goal 2:  Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.

 2.3:  Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to exchange information, questions and ideas while recognizing the perspectives of others.

2.4:  Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to present perceptions and ideas regarding works of the arts, humanities, and sciences.

2.7:  Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to use technological tools to exchange information and ideas.

Goal 4:  Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions and act as responsible members of society.

4.4:  Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to recognize and practice honesty and integrity in academic work and in the workplace.

4.7:  Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to identify and apply practices that preserve and enhance the safety and health of self and