NEW ZEALAND ENG YEAR 12 – EDmama New Zealand

A. Vocabulary Fundamentals

A.01. Recognize common prefixes and their effects on word meanings.
A.02. Identify common suffixes and their effects on word meanings.
A.03. Complete word pattern analogies based on vocabulary.
A.04. Use words in sentences based on established patterns.
A.05. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots.
A.06. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words.
A.07. Use words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
A.08. Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
A.09. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots.
A.10. Identify and use common homophones correctly.
A.11. Identify and correct errors with homophones in sentences.
A.12. Differentiate between connotation and denotation to determine the best word for a sentence.
A.13. Use context clues to determine the meaning of a word.
A.14. Recognize and use domain-specific vocabulary in context.
A.15. Explore the evolution and current usage debates surrounding specific words.

B. Sentence Structure and Identification

B.01. Identify sentence fragments and understand why they are incomplete.
B.02. Identify run-on sentences and understand how they combine multiple ideas incorrectly.
B.03. Select correct punctuation to revise sentence fragments and run-on sentences effectively.
B.04. Differentiate between phrases and clauses in a sentence.
B.05. Recognize and identify prepositional phrases within sentences.
B.06. Recognize and identify appositives and appositive phrases within sentences.
B.07. Distinguish between dependent and independent clauses in complex sentences.
B.08. Identify simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.
B.09. Combine sentences effectively using relative clauses to add detail.
B.10. Analyze how varying sentence structures impact the rhythm and clarity of writing.

C. Pronoun Usage and Agreement

C.01. Identify and correct errors in the use of subject and object pronouns.
C.02. Demonstrate correct use of subject and object pronouns.
C.03. Apply correct pronoun forms after ‘than’ and ‘as’ in comparative constructions.
C.04. Identify and correct pronoun errors involving ‘who’.
C.05. Use relative pronouns (who and whom) correctly in sentences.
C.06. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, and that) appropriately.
C.07. Identify vague pronoun references and clarify them.
C.08. Determine all possible antecedents for a pronoun in a given context.
C.09. Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person to maintain consistency.
C.10. Recognize and correct errors in pronoun-antecedent agreement in complex sentences.

D. Verb Forms and Usage

D.03. Recognize participles and understand what words they modify.
D.04. Recognize gerunds and describe their various functions within a sentence.
D.05. Identify infinitives and infinitive phrases and their roles in sentences.
D.06. Identify and correct errors in subject-verb agreement in simple sentences.
D.07. Identify and correct errors in indefinite pronoun-verb agreement.
D.08. Correct verb agreement issues when dealing with compound subjects.
D.09. Form all progressive verb tenses accurately.
D.10. Form all perfect verb tenses correctly.
D.11. Identify and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense within a passage.
D.12. Analyze the impact of different verb tenses on the tone and meaning of a text.
D.01. Distinguish between transitive and intransitive verbs based on their function in a sentence.
D.02. Identify linking verbs and the predicate adjectives or nouns that follow them.

E. Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

E.01. Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives correctly.
E.02. Use the adjectives “good,” “better,” and “best” appropriately.
E.03. Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs effectively.
E.04. Use the adverbs “well,” “better,” and “best” correctly.
E.05. Identify misplaced modifiers with visual aids.
E.06. Identify misplaced and dangling modifiers in sentences.
E.07. Evaluate whether modifiers are used correctly in given sentences.
E.08. Explain how proper placement of modifiers affects sentence clarity and precision.

F. Punctuation and Mechanics

F.01. Infer meaning from punctuation used in sentences.
F.02. Use commas correctly with non-restrictive elements.
F.03. Use commas with direct addresses, introductory elements, absolute phrases, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases.
F.04. Use commas correctly in compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.
F.05. Use commas with coordinate adjectives.
F.06. Apply commas correctly in various sentence structures.
F.07. Join sentences effectively using semicolons, colons, and commas.
F.08. Use colons and commas to introduce lists, quotations, and appositives.
F.09. Use semicolons and commas to separate items in a series.
F.10. Apply semicolons, colons, and commas effectively.
F.11. Use dashes correctly to set off parenthetical information or create emphasis.
F.12. Use hyphens correctly in compound adjectives.
F.13. Determine whether ellipses are used appropriately to indicate omissions.
F.14. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns.
F.15. Identify and correct errors with compound and joint possession.
F.16. Apply capitalization rules correctly in various contexts.
F.17. Apply capitalization rules correctly in various contexts.

G. Vocabulary Enrichment

G.01. Use etymologies to infer the meanings of words from their origins.
G.02. Use context clues to determine the meanings of foreign expressions.
G.03. Select the correct foreign expression in context.
G.04. Describe subtle differences between related words to enhance precision in writing.
G.05. Choose words with appropriate connotations and denotations to match the tone of a sentence.
G.06. Use words accurately and precisely to convey specific meanings.
G.07. Replace words effectively using a thesaurus to improve vocabulary variety.
G.08. Use dictionary entries to determine correct word usage in various contexts.
G.09. Construct analogies that demonstrate relationships between words.
G.10. Solve challenging analogies that require deeper understanding of word relationships.
G.11. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms found in context.
G.12. Determine the meaning of words using antonyms found in context.
G.13. Use context to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words encountered in reading.
G.14. Recognize the correct use of frequently confused words in writing.
G.15. Identify and correct errors involving frequently confused words.
G.16. Identify and correct errors involving commonly misspelled words.

H. Writing Clarity and Style

I. Organising and Developing Ideas

J. Argumentation and Evidence

J.01. Distinguish between facts and opinions in persuasive writing.
J.02. Identify stronger and weaker evidence to support a claim effectively.
J.03. Select the best evidence to support a claim in an argumentative essay.
J.04. Identify supporting evidence within a text to reinforce an argument.
J.05. Evaluate counterclaims and assess their validity in relation to a main claim.
J.06. Choose analysis that logically connects evidence to a claim in argumentation.
J.07. Transition logically between claims, evidence, analysis, and counterclaims for a cohesive argument.
J.08. Construct well-reasoned arguments supported by credible evidence.
J.09. Anticipate and address counterarguments effectively in persuasive writing.

K. Rhetorical and Persuasive Strategies

K.01. Identify appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos in advertisements and persuasive texts.
K.02. Use appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos effectively in persuasive writing.
K.03. Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone.
K.04. Identify the narrative point of view in literary texts.
K.05. Interpret the meaning of an allusion by understanding its source.
K.06. Recall the source of a literary allusion.
K.07. Interpret the meaning of various figures of speech.
K.08. Classify figures of speech as euphemism, hyperbole, oxymoron, or paradox.
K.09. Classify figures of speech as anaphora, antithesis, apostrophe, assonance, chiasmus, or understatement.
K.10. Analyze how rhetorical strategies enhance or detract from an argument’s effectiveness.

L. Reading Comprehension and Analysis

L.01. Determine the main idea of a passage accurately.
L.02. Identify the audience and purpose of a written text.
L.03. Determine the level of formality of a text based on its style and language.
L.04. Compare passages to identify subjective and objective tone.
L.05. Compare passages to analyze differences in tone.
L.06. Analyze short stories to understand plot, character development, and theme.
L.07. Analyze informational texts to understand the development of ideas.
L.08. Trace the development of an argument through an informational text.
L.09. Analyze the effectiveness of rhetorical strategies used in historical texts.
L.10. Evaluate the credibility and reliability of sources used in informational texts.
L.11. Synthesize information from multiple sources to form a coherent understanding of a topic.

Course Content

A. Vocabulary Fundamentals

A.01. Recognize common prefixes and their effects on word meanings.

A.02. Identify common suffixes and their effects on word meanings.

A.03. Complete word pattern analogies based on vocabulary.

A.04. Use words in sentences based on established patterns.

A.05. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots.

A.06. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words.

A.07. Use words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.

A.08. Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.

A.09. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots.

A.10. Identify and use common homophones correctly.

A.11. Identify and correct errors with homophones in sentences.

A.12. Differentiate between connotation and denotation to determine the best word for a sentence.

A.13. Use context clues to determine the meaning of a word.

A.14. Recognize and use domain-specific vocabulary in context.

A.15. Explore the evolution and current usage debates surrounding specific words.

B. Sentence Structure and Identification

B.01. Identify sentence fragments and understand why they are incomplete.

B.02. Identify run-on sentences and understand how they combine multiple ideas incorrectly.

B.03. Select correct punctuation to revise sentence fragments and run-on sentences effectively.

B.04. Differentiate between phrases and clauses in a sentence.

B.05. Recognize and identify prepositional phrases within sentences.

B.06. Recognize and identify appositives and appositive phrases within sentences.

B.07. Distinguish between dependent and independent clauses in complex sentences.

B.08. Identify simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.

B.09. Combine sentences effectively using relative clauses to add detail.

B.10. Analyze how varying sentence structures impact the rhythm and clarity of writing.

C. Pronoun Usage and Agreement

C.01. Identify and correct errors in the use of subject and object pronouns.

C.02. Demonstrate correct use of subject and object pronouns.

C.03. Apply correct pronoun forms after ‘than’ and ‘as’ in comparative constructions.

C.04. Identify and correct pronoun errors involving ‘who’.

C.05. Use relative pronouns (who and whom) correctly in sentences.

C.06. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, and that) appropriately.

C.07. Identify vague pronoun references and clarify them.

C.08. Determine all possible antecedents for a pronoun in a given context.

C.09. Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person to maintain consistency.

C.10. Recognize and correct errors in pronoun-antecedent agreement in complex sentences.

D. Verb Forms and Usage

D.03. Recognize participles and understand what words they modify.

D.04. Recognize gerunds and describe their various functions within a sentence.

D.05. Identify infinitives and infinitive phrases and their roles in sentences.

D.06. Identify and correct errors in subject-verb agreement in simple sentences.

D.07. Identify and correct errors in indefinite pronoun-verb agreement.

D.08. Correct verb agreement issues when dealing with compound subjects.

D.09. Form all progressive verb tenses accurately.

D.10. Form all perfect verb tenses correctly.

D.11. Identify and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense within a passage.

D.12. Analyze the impact of different verb tenses on the tone and meaning of a text.

D.01. Distinguish between transitive and intransitive verbs based on their function in a sentence.

D.02. Identify linking verbs and the predicate adjectives or nouns that follow them.

E. Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

E.01. Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives correctly.

E.02. Use the adjectives “good,” “better,” and “best” appropriately.

E.03. Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs effectively.

E.04. Use the adverbs “well,” “better,” and “best” correctly.

E.05. Identify misplaced modifiers with visual aids.

E.06. Identify misplaced and dangling modifiers in sentences.

E.07. Evaluate whether modifiers are used correctly in given sentences.

E.08. Explain how proper placement of modifiers affects sentence clarity and precision.

F. Punctuation and Mechanics

F.01. Infer meaning from punctuation used in sentences.

F.02. Use commas correctly with non-restrictive elements.

F.03. Use commas with direct addresses, introductory elements, absolute phrases, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases.

F.04. Use commas correctly in compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.

F.05. Use commas with coordinate adjectives.

F.06. Apply commas correctly in various sentence structures.

F.07. Join sentences effectively using semicolons, colons, and commas.

F.08. Use colons and commas to introduce lists, quotations, and appositives.

F.09. Use semicolons and commas to separate items in a series.

F.10. Apply semicolons, colons, and commas effectively.

F.11. Use dashes correctly to set off parenthetical information or create emphasis.

F.12. Use hyphens correctly in compound adjectives.

F.13. Determine whether ellipses are used appropriately to indicate omissions.

F.14. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns.

F.15. Identify and correct errors with compound and joint possession.

F.16. Apply capitalization rules correctly in various contexts.

F.17. Apply capitalization rules correctly in various contexts.

G. Vocabulary Enrichment