ALD.1. Advanced Gr. 9-12

ALD.1.Adv1 Demonstrates understanding and usage of the 100 Most Common SAT Words, in one's preferred mode of expression and in writing 

ALD.1.Adv2 Demonstrates understanding and usage of verbs required for higher order thinking, as found in Bloom's Taxonomy  

ALD.1.Adv3 Demonstrates understanding of age-appropriate multiple meanings of high frequency words  

ALD.1.Adv4 Recognizes & uses Tier 2 vocabulary for grades 9-12 across subject areas   

ALD.1.Adv5 Demonstrates understanding and usage of new content-specific terms from grade-level curriculum maps 

ALD.1.Adv6 Identifies groups of English words that together have a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (age-appropriate idioms) 

ALD.1.Adv7 Utilizes age appropriate figurative language in writing and in spoken language 

ALD.1.Adv8 Uses time order words appropriately in written and non-written expression

ALD.1.Adv9 Uses transition words to introduce, to limit or oppose, to summarize, to conclude

ALD.1.Adv10 Expands usage of prepositions and adverbs in written and non-written expression

ALD.1.Adv11 Applies knowledge of root & base words, along with affixes, to vary use of vocabulary in assignments and discussions 

ALD.1.Adv12 Demonstrates understanding of vocabulary used to specify grade-level mathematical actions

ALD.1.Adv13 Applies vocabulary needed for collaboration & group work 

ALD.1.Adv14 Applies vocabulary associated with solving problems 

ALD.1.Adv15 Demonstrates understanding of language needed for grade-level science curriculum  

ALD.1.Adv16 Recognizes & understands select universal symbols and trademarks, as well as notetaking short cuts 

ALD.1.Adv17 Demonstrates understanding of grade level language for standardized tests