1.01 Narrate personal experiences that offer an audience:
     scenes and incidents located effectively in time and place. 
     vivid impressions of being in a setting and a sense of engagement in the events occurring. 
     appreciation for the significance of the account. 
     a sense of the narrator’s personal voice. 
 

     2.01 Demonstrate the ability to read and listen to explanatory texts by:
     using appropriate preparation, engagement, and reflection strategies. 
    demonstrating comprehension of main ideas. 
    summarizing major steps. 
    determining clarity and accuracy of the text. 

    2.02 Explain commonly used terms and concepts that:
     clearly state the subject to be defined. 
     classify the terms and identify distinguishing characteristics. 
     organize ideas and details effectively. 
     use description, comparison, figurative language, and other appropriate strategies purposefully to elaborate ideas. 
     demonstrate a clear sense of audience and purpose. 
 
 

     3.01 Study argument by:
     examining relevant reasons and evidence. 
     noting the progression of ideas that substantiate the proposal. 
     analyzing style, tone, and use of language for a particular effect. 
     identifying and analyzing personal, social, historical, or cultural influences contexts, or biases. 
     identifying and analyzing rhetorical strategies that support proposals. 
     
     3.02 Express an informed opinion that:
     states clearly a personal view. 
     is logical and coherent. 
     engages the reader’s interest or curiosity. 
     
     3.03 Support that informed opinion by:
     providing relevant and convincing reasons. 
     using various types of evidence, such as experience or facts. 
     using appropriate and effective language, reasons, and organizational structure for the audience and purpose. 
     demonstrating awareness of the possible questions, concerns, or counterarguments of the audience.