11th Grade ELA (Georgia's K-12 ELA Standards)

9-12.L.GC.1 Grammar: use standard grammar, usage and mechanics

• Grade 11 grammar, usage and mechanics skills are set out in the state's GUM chart, which has no separate codes.

9-12.L.GC.2 Grammar: use syntax to understand texts and craft sentences

• 11.L.GC.2.a Judge how syntax, including parallel structure, shapes meaning in a range of texts.
• 11.L.GC.2.b Reshape sentences for style and effect while keeping tense, aspect and mood consistent.
• 11.L.GC.2.c Use active or passive voice consistently to suit purpose, audience and subject.
• 11.L.GC.2.d Expand ideas with detail and description for purpose and engagement.
• 11.L.GC.2.e Revise parallel structure across paragraphs or sections for balance and coherence.

9-12.L.V.1–3 Vocabulary: general and subject words, word analysis, shades of meaning

• Vocabulary expectations for grades 9–12 carry band codes (9-12.L.V.1.a to 9-12.L.V.3.e) and are listed on the Grade 9 page.

9-12.T.C.1 Context: how purpose and audience shape texts

• 11.T.C.1.a Recognize a text's subject-area, personal or technical purpose to aid understanding.
• 11.T.C.1.b Judge how voice and tone affect how an audience receives a text.
• 11.T.C.1.c Create and self-assess multimodal works that serve several purposes for one audience.

9-12.T.C.2 Context: how author and speaker perspectives shape texts

• 11.T.C.2.a Compare viewpoints across texts and analyze how each shapes audience beliefs.
• 11.T.C.2.b Identify what shapes a text, including hidden commercial influences.
• 11.T.C.2.c Judge how historical, subject or personal views shape an author's style and themes.
• 11.T.C.2.d Combine information from credible sources to answer academic and personal questions.

9-12.T.SS.1 Structure and style: organizational structures across genres

• 11.T.SS.1.a Judge whether a text's structure suits its audience and purpose.
• 11.T.SS.1.b Combine several organizational structures to reinforce a central message.
• 11.T.SS.1.c Use transitions suited to the mode, including between paragraphs and sections.
• 11.T.SS.1.d Write persuasive texts with a viewpoint-led introduction, strategic support and a strong close.

9-12.T.SS.2 Structure and style: language crafted for effect

• 11.T.SS.2.a Judge how figurative, connotative and rhetorical language shape tone and purpose.
• 11.T.SS.2.b Use devices and appeals to create effects suited to purpose and audience.
• 11.T.SS.2.c Keep a formal, authoritative tone that sounds confident and knowledgeable.

9-12.T.T.1 Techniques: narrative

• 11.T.T.1.a Compare how narrative techniques develop and interact across texts, citing evidence.
• 11.T.T.1.b Compare how one author's craft choices affect audiences across several texts.
• 11.T.T.1.c Compare how authors develop a shared theme, using reasoned textual evidence.
• 11.T.T.1.d Explain how works echo older themes, plot patterns or character types.
• 11.T.T.1.e Use metaphor and symbolism to build changing characters, mood and themes.

9-12.T.T.2 Techniques: expository and conflicting information

• 11.T.T.2.a Critique expository techniques and their effects, judging how clear the information is.
• 11.T.T.2.b Judge conflicting sources and find exactly where they disagree on facts or interpretations.
• 11.T.T.2.d Write cohesive texts using several structures, varied information and a suitable tone.

9-12.T.T.3 Techniques: argument and rhetorical appeals

• 11.T.T.3.a Critique argument techniques and how they affect meaning or the central idea.
• 11.T.T.3.b Explain and analyze the effect of logical fallacies in texts.
• 11.T.T.3.c Use argument techniques strategically to strengthen writing and engage readers.
• 11.T.T.3.d Combine several rhetorical devices or appeals strategically.

9-12.T.T.4 Techniques: poetry

• 11.T.T.4.a Critique poetic techniques and how they shape meaning or theme.
• 11.T.T.4.b Use poetic techniques and conventions to write verse with a clear purpose.

9-12.T.RA.1 Research: questions, synthesis and citation

• 11.T.RA.1.a Write research questions that link topics, narrow the focus and refine texts.
• 11.T.RA.1.b Combine credible sources to support a central thesis with correct citations.
• 11.T.RA.1.c Work paraphrases, summaries and quotations into writing with MLA or APA citations.

9-12.T.RA.2 Research: find, judge and cite credible sources

• 11.T.RA.2.a Find relevant information in credible print, digital and database sources.
• 11.T.RA.2.b Check sources for misconceptions, conflicts and bias and confirm accuracy.
• 11.T.RA.2.c Cite evidence in MLA or APA style with works cited entries.

9-12.T.PM.1 Periods and movements: themes, genres and styles of literary periods

• 11.T.PM.1.a Explain how writers in one place and time created a literary movement.
• 11.T.PM.1.b Discuss major authors from three literary periods, including their themes and styles.