Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 12 Access Points

Other Florida English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) sets

Communication

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    Communicating Through Writing

    1. 2

      Write a complex narrative using appropriate techniques to establish multiple perspectives and convey universal themes.ELA.12.C.1.AP.2

    2. 3

      Argue to support claims based on an in-depth analysis of topics or texts using valid reasoning and credible evidence from sources, elaboration, and demonstrating a thorough understanding of the subject.ELA.12.C.1.AP.3

    3. 4

      Write an in-depth analysis of a complex text using logical organization and appropriate tone and voice, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the subject.ELA.12.C.1.AP.4

    4. 5

      Improve writing when given feedback from an adult, a peer and/or an online editing tool, revising to enhance purpose, clarity, structure and style.ELA.12.C.1.AP.5

  • 2

    Communicating Orally

    1. 1

      Present information, with a logical organization and coherent focus, with credible evidence, creating a clear perspective, using the student’s mode of communication with guidance and support.ELA.9.C.2.AP.1

  • 3

    Following Conventions

    1. 1

      Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling appropriate to grade-level content.ELA.9.C.3.AP.1

      1. a

        Identify parallel structures and various types of phrases and clauses in a variety of writings or presentations.ELA.9.C.3.AP.1.a

      2. b

        Practice usage of rules to create flow in writing and/or presentingELA.9.C.3.AP.1.b

  • 4

    Researching

    1. 1a

      Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on a reliable and valid source.ELA.9.C.4.AP.1a

    2. 1b

      Clarify the scope of a question to align with research findings.ELA.9.C.4.AP.1b

  • 5

    Creating and Collaborating

    1. 1

      Integrate a detail into a digital presentation with a coherent idea and a clear perspective.ELA.9.C.5.AP.1

    2. 2

      Use an online platform to create and share publication-ready quality writing tailored to a specific audience.ELA.9.C.5.AP.2

Reading

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    Reading Prose and Poetry

    1. 1a

      Analyze how key elements increase understanding of literary text and/or style.ELA.12.R.1.AP.1a

    2. 1b

      Compare and contrast how the key elements impact the functional significance in interpreting the literary text.ELA.12.R.1.AP.1b

    3. 2a

      Distinguish two or more themes throughout a literary text.ELA.12.R.1.AP.2a

    4. 2b

      Show the development of two or more themes throughout a literary text.ELA.12.R.1.AP.2b

    5. 4

      Analyze the connection between works of major poets and their historical context.ELA.12.R.1.AP.4

    6. 3

      Show the development of character perspective, including conflicting perspectives.ELA.12.R.1.AP.3

  • 2

    Reading Informational Text

    1. 1

      Explain how the structure(s) and features make the text(s) more effective.ELA.12.R.2.AP.1

    2. 2a

      Analyze how an author develops the central idea(s).ELA.12.R.2.AP.2a

    3. 2b

      Explain how the author makes the support more effective.ELA.12.R.2.AP.2b

    4. 3

      Analyze an authors choices in establishing and achieving purpose(s).ELA.12.R.2.AP.3

    5. 4a

      Compare the development of multiple arguments in related texts, evaluating the validity of the claims.ELA.12.R.2.AP.4a

    6. 4b

      Compare the authors’ reasoning, use of the same information, and/or the authors’ rhetoric of multiple arguments in related texts.ELA.12.R.2.AP.4b

  • 3

    Reading Across Genres

    1. 1

      Analyze an authors use of figurative language.ELA.12.R.3.AP.1

    2. 2

      Summarize information from grade-level texts, at the student’s ability level using the student’s mode of communication.ELA.12.R.3.AP.2

    3. 3

      Compare and contrast the influence of classical literature on contemporary world texts.ELA.12.R.3.AP.3

    4. 4

      Analyze rhetorical choices across multiple texts.ELA.12.R.3.AP.4

Vocabulary

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    Finding Meaning

    1. 1

      Use grade-level content vocabulary in communication, using the students mode of communication.ELA.12.V.1.AP.1

    2. 2

      Using etymology, derivations and commonly foreign phrases, identify the meaning of a word from a phrase in grade-level content at the student’s ability level.ELA.12.V.1.AP.2

    3. 3

      Use context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials and/or background knowledge to identify the connotative and denotative meaning of a word and/or phrase, appropriate to grade-level content at the student’s ability level.ELA.12.V.1.AP.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.)

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