ARM 10.54.3297. NEARING PROFICIENCY LITERATURE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS UPON GRADUATION

(1) A graduating student at the nearing proficiency level of literature demonstrates partial mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge fundamental for proficiency in literature. He/she: (a) comprehends material at the literal level but only occasionally at the figurative level; (b) develops and pursues questions and answers in his/her responses to literary works; (c) recognizes and discusses how language and literary tools influence the meaning and impact of literary works as a reader, listener, and viewer; (d) uses prior experience to select material; (e) occasionally applies criteria that assesses reliability, authenticity, and literary merit; and (f) relies on more predictable and limited forms to share responses to a variety of literary works.