English Standards
Critical Thinking | Scholars engage in disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by inferences.
Scholars investigate and discuss complex topics in order to better understand the world.
Analysis | Scholars analyze the decisions that other writers make when communicating with an audience.
Scholars analyze the techniques other writers use in communicating with an audience in order to develop the skills necessary to utilize those same techniques in their own writing.
Rhetoric | Scholars make rhetorical decisions in order to communicate with an audience.
Scholars must consider rhetorical options such as writing genre, word choice, sentence structure, tone when communicating with an audience.
Synthesis | Scholars develop and clarify ideas by interacting with other writers.
Scholars develop, connect, and reflect on ideas presented by other writers. In doing so, they determine their personal opinion on a topic. This opinion is then developed into an argument using information gathered from other writers. This information and insight adds to their own writing via direct and indirect evidence.
Publication | Scholars professionally share their work.
Scholars are aware that the presentation of writing conveys messages to the reader. If the text is full of conventional errors, the reader assumes that the writer did not take the time and care necessary to edit their work.
Speech | Scholars present their ideas using oral communication.
Scholars are aware that language is used to convey ideas through oral communication in front of live audiences. The language used to convey these ideas matches the intentions of the scholar through understanding of rhetorical purpose—informative, persuasive, debate.
Reflection | Scholars interpret what it means to be a scholar.
Scholars observe and examine the learning and creation process in order to better understand their individual experiences. In doing so, they can utilize the information in future experiences, enhancing new learning and creations.
Scholars investigate and discuss complex topics in order to better understand the world.
Analysis | Scholars analyze the decisions that other writers make when communicating with an audience.
Scholars analyze the techniques other writers use in communicating with an audience in order to develop the skills necessary to utilize those same techniques in their own writing.
Rhetoric | Scholars make rhetorical decisions in order to communicate with an audience.
Scholars must consider rhetorical options such as writing genre, word choice, sentence structure, tone when communicating with an audience.
Synthesis | Scholars develop and clarify ideas by interacting with other writers.
Scholars develop, connect, and reflect on ideas presented by other writers. In doing so, they determine their personal opinion on a topic. This opinion is then developed into an argument using information gathered from other writers. This information and insight adds to their own writing via direct and indirect evidence.
Publication | Scholars professionally share their work.
Scholars are aware that the presentation of writing conveys messages to the reader. If the text is full of conventional errors, the reader assumes that the writer did not take the time and care necessary to edit their work.
Speech | Scholars present their ideas using oral communication.
Scholars are aware that language is used to convey ideas through oral communication in front of live audiences. The language used to convey these ideas matches the intentions of the scholar through understanding of rhetorical purpose—informative, persuasive, debate.
Reflection | Scholars interpret what it means to be a scholar.
Scholars observe and examine the learning and creation process in order to better understand their individual experiences. In doing so, they can utilize the information in future experiences, enhancing new learning and creations.
Habits of Professionalism
Habits of Work
Developing effective work habits begins in school. These academic habits and study habits lead to successful habits in college and the workplace. At The Mosaic School/IDEAS Academy, we strive to:
Habits of Self-Discipline It is necessary to overcome multiple distractions and obstacles in order to develop ideas and complete tasks. At The Mosaic School/IDEAS Academy, we strive to:
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Habits of Learning
Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Students today will face unprecedented technological, global, and professional changes that will require them to be continuous learners. At The Mosaic School/IDEAS Academy, we strive to:
Habits of Collaboration Collaboration is an essential part of the professional environment. At The Mosaic School/IDEAS Academy, we strive to:
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Habits of Communication
Communication is key to taking an idea from proposal to production to presentation. High quality habits of communication allow students to give and receive feedback and to present their ideas and products. At The Mosaic School/IDEAS Academy, we strive to:
- Listen respectfully
- Be open minded
- Be effectively present