Essential Acadmic Learning Requirements Checklist
Mr. Bruce Jacobs Annual Advisor
	6th, 7th, and 8th Grade:
Classes Taught	Yearbook Club	KEY
		I = Introduce
		P= Practice/Reinforce
		A= Apply
Skill		Comment
Reading
1. The student understands and uses different skills and strategies to read.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 use word recognition and word meaning skills to read and comprehend text	I, P, A
1.2 build vocabulary through reading
1.3 read fluently, adjusting reading for purpose and material	I, P, A
1.4 understand elements of literature -- fiction
1.5 use features of non-fiction text and computer software	I, P, A
2. The student understands the meaning of what is read.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 comprehend important ideas and details	I, P, A
2.2 expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information and ideas	I, P, A
2.3 think critically and analyze authors' use of language, style, purpose, and perspective
3. The student reads different materials for a variety of purposes.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 read to learn new information	I, P, A
3.2 read to perform a task	I, P, A
3.3 read for literary experience
3.4 read for career applications	I, P, A
4. The student sets goals and evaluates progress to improve reading.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 assess strengths and need for improvement
4.2 seek and offer feedback to improve reading
4.3 develop interests and share reading experiences
Writing
1. The student writes clearly and effectively.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 develop concept and design	I, P, A
1.2 use style appropriate to the audience and purpose
1.3 apply writing conventions	I, P, A
2. The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 write for different audiences
2.2 write for different purposes
2.3 write in a variety of forms	I, P, A
2.4 write for career applications	I, P, A
3. The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 prewrite
3.2 draft
3.3 revise
3.4 edit
3.5 publish	I, P, A
4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 assess own strengths and needs for improvement
4.2 seek and offer feedback
Communication
1. The student uses listening and observation skills to gain understanding.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 focus attention	I, P, A
1.2 listen and observe to gain and interpret information
1.3 check for understanding by asking questions and paraphrasing
2. The student communicates ideas clearly and effectively.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 communicate clearly to a range of audiences for different purposes
2.2 develop content and ideas
2.3 use effective delivery
2.4 use effective language and style
2.5 effectively use action, sound, and/or images to support presentations
3. The student uses communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 use language to interact effectively and responsibly with others
3.2 work cooperatively as a member of a group	I, P, A
3.3 seek agreement and solutions through discussion
4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of formal and informal communication.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 assess strengths and need for improvement
4.2 seek and offer feedback
4.3 analyze mass communication
4.4 analyze how communication is used in career settings
Mathematics
1. The student understands and applies the concepts and procedures of mathematics.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 understand and apply concepts and procedures from number sense
1.2 understand and apply concepts and procedures from measurement
1.3 understand and apply concepts and procedures from geometric sense
1.4 understand and apply concepts and procedures from probability and statistics
1.5 understand and apply concepts and procedures from algebraic sense
2. The student uses mathematics to define and solve problems.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 investigate situations
2.2 formulate questions and define the problem
2.3 construct solutions
3. The student uses mathematical reasoning.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 analyze information
3.2 predict results and make inferences
3.3 draw conclusions and verify results
4. The student communicates knowledge and understanding in both everyday and mathematical language.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 gather information
4.2 organize and interpret information
4.3 represent and share information
5. The student understands how mathematical ideas connect within mathematics, to other subject areas, and to real-life situations.
To meet this standard, the student will:
5.1 relate concepts and procedures within mathematics
5.2 relate mathematical concepts and procedures to other disciplines
5.3 relate mathematical concepts and procedures to real-life situations	I, P, A
Arts
1. The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to create, to perform, and to respond effectively to the arts.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 understand and apply arts concepts and vocabulary to communicate ideas	I, P, A
1.2 organize arts elements into artistic compositions	I, P, A
1.3 use and develop arts skills and techniques to solve problems and express ideas	I, P, A
1.4 use skills of craftsmanship to produce quality work	I, P, A
1.5 create, present, and evaluate artworks using visual arts, music, drama, and dance	I, P, A
2. The student applies the creative process with arts knowledge and skills to reason and solve problems.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 use the senses to gather and process information
2.2 generate and analyze solutions to problems using creativity and imagination	I, P, A
2.3 use arts criteria to consider the effectiveness of personal work and that of others
3. The student uses at least one of the art forms (visual arts, music, drama, and/or dance) to communicate ideas and feelings.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 use image, sound, action, and movement through the arts to express individual ideas for a specific purpose	I, P, A
3.2 reflect and respond critically to the use of the arts in all forms of communication
3.3 use combinations of art forms to communicate in multi-media formats
4. The student understands how the arts connect to other subject areas, life, and work.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 use arts skills and knowledge in other subject areas
4.2 apply ideas and skills developed in the arts to daily life
4.3 demonstrate an ability to use artistic knowledge in personal and community decision making
4.4 recognize the influence of the arts in shaping and reflecting cultures and history
4.5 incorporate arts knowledge and skills into the workplace	I, P, A
Health & Fitness
1. The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life: movement, physical fitness, and nutrition.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 develop fundamental physical skills and progress to complex movement activities as physically able
1.2 incorporate rules and safety procedures into physical activities
1.3 understand the concepts of physical fitness and develop and monitor progress on personal fitness goals
1.4 understand nutrition and food nutrients and how they affect physical performance and the body
2. The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy life: recognize patterns of growth and development, reduce health risks, and live safely.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 recognize patterns of growth and development
2.2 understand the transmission and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases
2.3 acquire skills to live safely
3. The student analyzes and evaluates the impact of real-life influences on health.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 understand how environmental factors affect one's health
3.2 gather and analyze health information
3.3 use social skills to protect health and safety in a variety of situations	I, P, A
3.4 understand how emotions influence decision-making
4. The student effectively analyzes health and safety information to develop health and fitness plans based on life goals.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 assess needs and resources
4.2 develop a health and fitness plan and a monitoring system