Central Bucks
Academic Content Standards:
Central Bucks schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to:
1.1 Read independently.
A. Before reading, preview text
B. During reading, use word recognition skills and develop vocabulary
C. During reading, use self-monitoring strategies
D. After reading, demonstrate comprehension
E. Read fluently
1.2 Read critically in all content areas.
A. Read and understand informational texts
B. Use and understand a variety of media
1.3 Read, analyze, and interpret literature.
A. Read and analyze works of fiction and nonfiction
B. Identify literary elements
C. Analyze author’s use of literary devices
D. Read widely and respond to works of fiction and non-fiction
1.4 Write in various modes in all content
areas.
A. Narrative pieces
B. Informational pieces
C. Persuasive pieces
D. Response to literature pieces
E. Literary genre pieces
1.5 Produce writing of high quality.
A. Focus
B. Content
C. Organization
D. Style
E. Conventions
1.6 Speak and listen effectively in all
content areas.
A. Listening skills
B. Discussion skills
C. Presentation skills
1.7 Understand the characteristics and
functions of the English language.
A. Study word origins
B. Explore variations in language
C. Recognize language changes over time
1.8 Conduct research in all content areas
A. Select topics
B. Locate, gather, and evaluate information
C. Select, organize, and present information