Standard 1:  Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process

ELA-AP.12.1.1 Uses a variety of strategies to draft, revise edit and publish written work

ELA-AP.12.1.3  Evaluates own and others' writing

ELA-AP.12.1.4  Writes in response to literature

Standard 2:  Uses style and rhetoric in writing 

ELA-AP.12.2.1 Uses precise and descriptive language that clarifies and enhances ideas and supports different purposes

ELA-AP.12.2.2  Uses a variety of techniques to provide supporting detail

ELA-AP.12.2.3  Organizes ideas to achieve cohesion in writing

Standard 3:  Uses grammar and mechanical conventions in written compositions

ELA-AP.12.3.1 Uses grammatical conventions in written compositions

ELA-AP.12.2 Uses mechanical conventions in written compositions

Standard 4: Gathers and uses information for research purposes

ELA-AP.12.4.1 Summarizes information and draws conclusionsfrom primary sources

ELA-AP.12.4.2 Uses standard format and methodology for documenting reference sources

Standard 5:  Understands writing techniques used to influence the reader and accomplish an author’s purpose

ELA-AP.12.5.1 Understands writing techniques used to influence the reader and accomplish an author’s purpose

ELA-AP.12.5.2 Understands the philosophical assumptions and basic beliefs underlying an author's work

Standard 6:  Uses skills and strategies to understand and interpret literary texts

ELA-AP.12.6.1  Knows the defining characteristics and understands a variety of literary forms and genres

ELA-AP.12.6.2 Analyzes the use of complex elements of plot in specific literary works

ELA-AP.12.6.3 Analyzes the simple and complex actions (e.g., internal/external conflicts) between main and subordinate characters in literary works containing complex character structures

ELA-AP.12.6.4  Knows archetypes and symbols (e.g., supernatural helpers, banishment from an ideal world, the hero, beneficence of nature, dawn) present in a variety of literary texts

ELA-AP.12.6.5  Understands how themes are used across literary works and genres

ELA-AP.12.6.6 Understands the effects of author's style and complex literary devices and techniques on the overall quality of a work

ELA-AP.12.6.7  Understands relationships between literature and its historical period, culture, and society

ELA-AP.12.6.8  Uses language and perspectives of literary criticism to evaluate literary works

Standard 8:  Uses listening and speaking strategies for different audiences and purposes

ELA-AP.12.8.1 Participates actively in class discussions

ELA-AP.12.8.2  Makes formal presentations to the class

ELA-AP.12.8.3  Understands influences on language use