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Language Arts Standards

Standard 4: Viewing And Presenting
(Adopted 3/24/97)

Students use a variety of visual media and resources to gather, evaluate and synthesize information and to communicate with others.

READINESS (Kindergarten)

Students know and are able to do the following:

  • Recognize and respond to visual messages such as logos, symbols and trademarks
  • Identify story events or information from visual media
  • Create visual representations of personal experiences through media such as drawing, painting, acting and puppeteering

FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3)

Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

  • Recognize different types of visual media
  • Plan and present a report, using two or more visual media
  • Access, view and respond to visual forms such as computer programs, videos, artifacts, drawings, pictures and collages
  • Interpret visual clues in cartoons, graphs, tables and charts that enhance the comprehension of text

ESSENTIALS (Grades 4-8)

Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

  • Analyze visual media for language, subject matter and visual techniques used to influence opinions, decision making and cultural perceptions
  • Plan, develop and produce a visual presentation, using a variety of media such as videos, films, newspapers, magazines and computer images
  • Compare, contrast and establish criteria to evaluate visual media for purpose and effectiveness

PROFICIENCY (Grades 9-12)

Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

  • Analyze and evaluate visual media for language, subject matter and visual techniques used to influence attitudes, decision making and cultural perceptions
  • Plan, organize, develop, produce and evaluate an effective multimedia presentation, using tools such as charts, photographs, maps, tables, posters, transparencies, slides and electronic media
  • Analyze and evaluate the impact of visual media on the intended audience

DISTINCTION (Honors)

Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

  • Conduct research to evaluate the impact of language, subject matter and visual techniques used by the media
  • Expand abilities in developing multimedia presentations
  • Research ethnical issues related to the laws, rules and regulations for the use of media