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=Goal 1:= The learner will use language to express individual perspectives through analysis of personal, social, cultural, and historical issues.

[|Objective 1.01]Narrate a personal account which:
 * creates a coherent, organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.
 * establishes a point of view and sharpens focus.
 * uses remembered feelings.
 * selects details that best illuminate the topic.
 * connects events to self/society.

[|Objective 1.02]Analyze expressive materials that are read, heard, and viewed by:
 * monitoring comprehension for understanding of what is read, heard, and/or viewed.
 * reviewing the characteristics of expressive works.
 * determining the importance of literary effects on the reader/viewer/listener.
 * making connections between works, self and related topics.
 * drawing inferences.
 * generating a learning log or journal.
 * maintaining an annotated list of works that are read or viewed, including personal reactions.
 * taking an active role in and/or leading formal/informal book/media talks.

[|Objective 1.03]Interact in group activities and/or seminars in which the student:
 * shares personal reactions to questions raised.
 * gives reasons and cites examples from text in support of expressed opinions.
 * clarifies, illustrates, or expands on a response when asked to do so, and asks classmates for similar expansion.

[|Objective 1.04]Reflect on learning experiences by:
 * evaluating how personal perspectives are influenced by society, cultural differences, and historical issues.
 * appraising changes in self throughout the learning process.
 * evaluating personal circumstances and background that shape interaction with text.