1. Vocabulary
High school students should be able to use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and use a variety of strategies to expand their vocabulary.
2. Comprehension
High school students should be able to read and understand a variety of texts, including informational texts, literature, and persuasive essays.
3. Inference
High school students should be able to draw logical conclusions based on information presented in a text, including identifying cause-and-effect relationships, making predictions, and making inferences.
4. Analysis
High school students should be able to analyze literary elements such as plot, character development, and theme, as well as rhetorical strategies used in persuasive texts.
5. Critical Thinking
High school students should be able to evaluate the validity of arguments presented in texts, identify bias, and recognize different perspectives.
6. Synthesis
High school students should be able to synthesize information from multiple sources to create a cohesive understanding of a topic.
7. Research Skills
High school students should be able to conduct research using a variety of sources, evaluate the credibility and reliability of sources, and properly cite sources in their writing.
8. Writing
High school students should be able to write essays and other types of writing that demonstrate their understanding of texts, incorporate evidence from texts, and follow proper grammar and syntax.