State of Tennessee Curriculum Standards that Pertain/Justify Speak
Some curriculum standards are found throughout the project at the head of different introductions to a section.
All of these standards pertain to the Department of Education for the state of Tennessee. The following standards are found in the Secondary, grades 9-12 section and all pertain to the subject of English/Language Arts. Also, as mentioned in the Statement of Rationale, instructors can access the specific site for Health standards, as mandated by the state, at tn.gov to view standards pertaining to Health curriculum guides, as this novel can also meet those requirements.
Here is a compiled list of the other standards that are not directly mentioned within the pages of the teaching guide:
CLE 3001.4.2 Gather relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as
well as from direct observation, interviews, and surveys. Met from the various ways that the novel is presented in this project: by YouTube video, by Prezi presentations, from The Scarlet Letter (text) and Easy A (film.) Also from the film adaptation of Speak, which is featured by trailer on the Home page of this webpage.
CLE 3001.5.3 Evaluate an argument, considering false premises, logical fallacies, and the
quality of evidence presented. Met from considering why there are any controversies concerning the novel and why there might be some debates over its subject matter and its place in a classroom for young adults.
CLE 3001.7.2 Examine the agreements and conflicts between the visual (e.g., media images,
painting, film, graphic arts) and the verbal. Met by considering the juxtaposition of the three stories of Melinda, Hester, and Olive and how each is portrayed.
CLE 3001.8.4 Analyze works of literature for what is suggested about the historical period in
which they were written. Met by comparing the story of Melinda Sordino to the story of Hester Prynne, a historical literary character of fiction.
Checks for understanding:
3 3001.8.4 Analyze the role and function of characters (major/minor, protagonists/
antagonists) and determine ways in which the author reveals those characters (e.g., what the
author tells us, what the other characters say about him or her, what the character does, what
the character says, what the character thinks). Met by critical examining the novel throughout the sections of the project.
3 3001.8.5 Analyze the moral dilemmas in works of literature, as revealed by character
motivation and behavior. Met by considering the moral dilemmas and traumas of the novel, in accordance with the activities on The Scarlet Letter and Easy A.
3 3001.8.6 Identify ways that the plot shapes the character and the presentation of moral
dilemmas in texts. Met by considering the character of Melinda, listed under the Novel Summary section of the project.
3 3001.8.7 Identify how setting and changes in setting can affect the literary elements (e.g., plot, character, theme, tone) in texts. Met by considering the high school setting and how it affects the story and the gossip surrounding Melinda Sordino.
This list has been selected from: http://www.tn.gov/education/ci/english/doc/ENG_3001.pdf on 6 July 2012.
All of these standards pertain to the Department of Education for the state of Tennessee. The following standards are found in the Secondary, grades 9-12 section and all pertain to the subject of English/Language Arts. Also, as mentioned in the Statement of Rationale, instructors can access the specific site for Health standards, as mandated by the state, at tn.gov to view standards pertaining to Health curriculum guides, as this novel can also meet those requirements.
Here is a compiled list of the other standards that are not directly mentioned within the pages of the teaching guide:
CLE 3001.4.2 Gather relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as
well as from direct observation, interviews, and surveys. Met from the various ways that the novel is presented in this project: by YouTube video, by Prezi presentations, from The Scarlet Letter (text) and Easy A (film.) Also from the film adaptation of Speak, which is featured by trailer on the Home page of this webpage.
CLE 3001.5.3 Evaluate an argument, considering false premises, logical fallacies, and the
quality of evidence presented. Met from considering why there are any controversies concerning the novel and why there might be some debates over its subject matter and its place in a classroom for young adults.
CLE 3001.7.2 Examine the agreements and conflicts between the visual (e.g., media images,
painting, film, graphic arts) and the verbal. Met by considering the juxtaposition of the three stories of Melinda, Hester, and Olive and how each is portrayed.
CLE 3001.8.4 Analyze works of literature for what is suggested about the historical period in
which they were written. Met by comparing the story of Melinda Sordino to the story of Hester Prynne, a historical literary character of fiction.
Checks for understanding:
3 3001.8.4 Analyze the role and function of characters (major/minor, protagonists/
antagonists) and determine ways in which the author reveals those characters (e.g., what the
author tells us, what the other characters say about him or her, what the character does, what
the character says, what the character thinks). Met by critical examining the novel throughout the sections of the project.
3 3001.8.5 Analyze the moral dilemmas in works of literature, as revealed by character
motivation and behavior. Met by considering the moral dilemmas and traumas of the novel, in accordance with the activities on The Scarlet Letter and Easy A.
3 3001.8.6 Identify ways that the plot shapes the character and the presentation of moral
dilemmas in texts. Met by considering the character of Melinda, listed under the Novel Summary section of the project.
3 3001.8.7 Identify how setting and changes in setting can affect the literary elements (e.g., plot, character, theme, tone) in texts. Met by considering the high school setting and how it affects the story and the gossip surrounding Melinda Sordino.
This list has been selected from: http://www.tn.gov/education/ci/english/doc/ENG_3001.pdf on 6 July 2012.