Lisbon High School
2 Sugg Drive
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252-1197
207-353-3030

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LISBON HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

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The English department at Lisbon High School endeavors to help students become better readers, writers, thinkers, and speakers. Students are expected to meet proficiency in ten standards across all four years of required English courses. These ten standards are listed below:

1. Understand key ideas and details in a text.
   
   
2. Analyze how craft and structure develop meaning in a text.
   
   
3. Produce written pieces that develop a clear purpose with relevant details and evidence.
   
   
4. Structure and organize a piece of writing to create coherence and flow.
   
   
5. Use stylistic techniques to develop voice and purpose in a written piece.
   
   
6. Use the writing process to plan and revise written pieces within an established timeline.
   
   
7. Participate effectively in discussions.
   
   
8. Deliver information in a presentation appropriate to task and audience.
   
   
9. Develop new vocabulary and recognize language usage in context.
   
   
10. Demonstrate a command of the conventions of English including grammar, mechanics, and MLA style.