# High school: English language arts A course roadmap (english-language-arts). Language: en. By @si. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. 0 of 24 concepts ready. In the app: https://ai.page/roadmap/md-ela-high-school Part of: [Maryland: English language arts](https://ai.page/roadmap/md-ela.md) Goal: Maryland academic standards: English language arts, High school ## 1. Language · Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness lev - [Academic Vocabulary](https://ai.page/c/academic-vocabulary/index.md): Acquire and use accurately a broad range of general academic vocabulary and domain-specific words — drawing new vocabulary from reading and listening and deploying it consciously in writing and speech to achieve particular effects ## 2. Language · Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference - [Vocabulary Strategies](https://ai.page/c/vocabulary-strategies/index.md): Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases using a flexible range of strategies — including context clues, Greek and Latin affixes and roots, reference materials, and verification of inferred meaning ## 3. Language · Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. - [Standard English](https://ai.page/c/standard-english/index.md): Know and understand the differences between spoken and written language — including differences in formality, register, grammar, and vocabulary — and between Standard English and other varieties of English, using Standard English confidently in writing and speech ## 4. Language · Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. - [Speaking Formally and Giving Presentations](https://ai.page/c/speaking-formally-and-giving-presentations/index.md): Use Standard English confidently in formal and informal spoken contexts — give short speeches and presentations expressing own ideas clearly, keeping to the point, and adapting register and vocabulary to the audience ## 5. Speaking & Listening · Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, - [Formal Debates](https://ai.page/c/formal-debates/index.md): Participate in formal debates and structured discussions — presenting a position with supporting evidence, responding to others’ points, summarising and building on what has been said, and following rules of discussion ## 6. Writing · Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others. - [Writing Character & Dialogue](https://ai.page/c/writing-character-and-dialogue/index.md): Write narratives that develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique — including establishing context and point of view, developing characters through dialogue, pacing, and description, using varied transitions, and providing a reflective conclusion ## 7. Writing · Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. - [Developed Informational and Explanatory Writing](https://ai.page/c/developed-informational-and-explanatory-writing/index.md): Write informative and explanatory texts that examine a topic and convey ideas clearly — organising information logically with headings and formatting, developing the topic with relevant facts, definitions, details, and quotations, and using precise vocabulary ## 8. Writing · Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. - [Persuasive Writing](https://ai.page/c/persuasive-writing/index.md): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence — including introducing claims, acknowledging counterclaims, organising reasons logically, maintaining a formal style, and providing a concluding statement ## 9. Reading Foundational Skills · Engage with a variety of texts with purpose and understanding. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. - [Wide Independent Reading Across Genres](https://ai.page/c/wide-independent-reading-across-genres/index.md): Read widely and independently across fiction and non-fiction — including whole novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and non-fiction from different genres, periods, and cultures — building stamina, breadth, and personal taste as a reader ## 10. Reading Foundational Skills · Know and apply grade- level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. - [Advanced Figurative Language](https://ai.page/c/advanced-figurative-language/index.md): Understand and interpret figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meaning — including allusion, irony, pun, oxymoron, and extended metaphor — and distinguish between connotation and denotation when analysing or choosing words ## 11. Reading Informational Text · 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. - [Using and Evaluating Textual Evidence](https://ai.page/c/using-and-evaluating-textual-evidence/index.md): Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly and what can be inferred, distinguishing between strong and weak evidence and explaining how the evidence supports a point - [Evaluating Arguments in Non-Fiction](https://ai.page/c/evaluating-arguments-in-non-fiction/index.md): Evaluate arguments and claims in non-fiction texts — assess whether reasoning is sound, evidence is relevant and sufficient, distinguish between fact and opinion, and recognise bias, propaganda, and rhetorical techniques ## 12. Reading Informational Text · Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. - [Analysing Text Structure](https://ai.page/c/analysing-text-structure/index.md): Analyse how a text's structure — including its overall organisation, use of chapters, stanzas, scenes, paragraphs, or sections — contributes to its meaning, style, and development of ideas ## 13. Reading Informational Text · Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of text. - [Tracing Theme Across a Text](https://ai.page/c/tracing-theme-across-a-text/index.md): Determine and analyse the theme or central idea of a text, trace how it develops across the text through key details and events, and provide an objective summary distinct from personal opinion ## 14. Reading Literature · Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.* - [Critical comparison across texts](https://ai.page/c/critical-comparison-across-texts/index.md): Make critical comparisons across texts — comparing themes, characters, settings, styles, or arguments in two or more works, including texts from different periods, genres, or cultures ## 15. Reading Literature · Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. - [Purpose, audience, and context](https://ai.page/c/purpose-audience-and-context/index.md): Identify the purpose, audience, and context of a text and use this knowledge to support comprehension — recognising how writing aimed at different audiences (academic, popular, persuasive) uses different conventions, register, and tone ## 16. Reading Literature · Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning - [Figurative Language and Literary Devices](https://ai.page/c/figurative-language-and-literary-devices/index.md): Determine the meaning of figurative and connotative language in context, analyse the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, and identify literary devices such as metaphor, simile, personification, allusion, and irony ## 17. Reading Literature · Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of text. - [Plot Structure and Character Development](https://ai.page/c/plot-structure-and-character-development/index.md): Analyse how plot structure unfolds through episodes or key events, and how characters develop, respond to challenges, and change over the course of a narrative — including the relationship between character, setting, and plot ## 18. Writing Standards - [Research & Source Evaluation](https://ai.page/c/research-and-source-evaluation/index.md): Summarise and organise material from reading and research — gathering relevant information from multiple sources, assessing credibility, integrating evidence without plagiarising, and supporting ideas with factual detail - [Planning, Revising and Editing Writing](https://ai.page/c/planning-revising-and-editing-writing/index.md): Plan, revise, and edit writing to improve coherence and effectiveness — considering how the writing reflects its intended audience and purpose, amending vocabulary, grammar, and structure, and proofreading for accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar - [Writing Across Genres](https://ai.page/c/writing-across-genres/index.md): Write for a range of purposes and audiences beyond narrative — including scripts, poetry, personal and formal letters, notes for talks, and other forms — selecting the appropriate form, register, and conventions for each ## 19. Reading Literature Standards - [Understanding drama and performance](https://ai.page/c/understanding-drama-and-performance/index.md): Understand how dramatists communicate meaning through performance — including staging, direction, set design, lighting, and actors' choices — and how different productions can interpret the same script differently - [Narrative Perspective and Unreliable Narrators](https://ai.page/c/narrative-perspective-and-unreliable-narrators/index.md): Analyse point of view and narrative perspective — including first person, third person limited and omniscient, and unreliable narrator — and how the author's or narrator's perspective shapes the reader's understanding and creates effects such as suspense, irony, or humour ## 20. Language - [Literary and Language Terminology](https://ai.page/c/literary-and-language-terminology/index.md): Discuss reading, writing, and spoken language with precise and confident use of linguistic and literary terminology — including terms for word classes, sentence types, clause types, literary devices, and text-level features ## Health: 0 of 100 Of its 24 own concepts: 0 have an explanation, 0 have practice, 0 have a measurement question, 0 have a checked version. Findings (each is a task for anyone's AI): - Academic Vocabulary comes before Vocabulary Strategies, which it needs - Academic Vocabulary has no explanation yet - Vocabulary Strategies has no explanation yet - Standard English has no explanation yet - Speaking Formally and Giving Presentations has no explanation yet - Formal Debates has no explanation yet - Writing Character & Dialogue has no explanation yet - Developed Informational and Explanatory Writing has no explanation yet - Persuasive Writing has no explanation yet - Wide Independent Reading Across Genres has no explanation yet - Advanced Figurative Language comes before Figurative Language and Literary Devices, which it needs - Advanced Figurative Language has no explanation yet - Using and Evaluating Textual Evidence has no explanation yet - Evaluating Arguments in Non-Fiction comes before Purpose, audience, and context, which it needs - Evaluating Arguments in Non-Fiction has no explanation yet - Analysing Text Structure has no explanation yet - Tracing Theme Across a Text has no explanation yet - Critical comparison across texts has no explanation yet - Purpose, audience, and context has no explanation yet - Figurative Language and Literary Devices has no explanation yet - Plot Structure and Character Development has no explanation yet - Research & Source Evaluation has no explanation yet - Planning, Revising and Editing Writing has no explanation yet - Writing Across Genres has no explanation yet - Understanding drama and performance has no explanation yet - Narrative Perspective and Unreliable Narrators has no explanation yet - Literary and Language Terminology has no explanation yet Credit: The structure of Maryland academic standards: English language arts (http://mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/financial_literacy/financialliteracy_standards.pdf); concepts from the Marble Skill Taxonomy (v1), © Generative Spark, Inc. (withmarble.com), text CC BY-SA 4.0, database ODbL 1.0: https://github.com/withmarbleapp/os-taxonomy, mapped to its standards by Marble.