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1 Outlines California Tutorials Apex Learning California Tutorials provide teachers with a solution to support all students in rising to the expectations established by the California Common Core State Standards. With content developed specifically for the standards, Tutorials offer direct instruction, practice, review, and assessment to build the required knowledge and skills and help prepare students for the SBAC exams. Contents About Tutorials... 2 Math Math Math Algebra I... 6 Geometry... 7 Algebra II... 8 Mathematics I... 9 Mathematics II Mathematics III English English English English English English English Biology United States History and Geography December of 20

2 About Tutorials Tutorials are organized into units and modules, which are listed in this document. Each unit offers a prescriptive pretest, a series of modules, and a summative posttest. Each four-part module provides a unique instructional approach to build knowledge, develop critical thinking and deepen understanding. Learn It: Provides direct instruction that engages students in active learning Try It: Develops skills and understanding with interactive practice and application Review It: Reinforces concepts based on research best practices for use of video for learning Test It: Assesses student knowledge and mastery of concepts through randomized assessment 2 of 20

3 Math 6 Ratios and Rates Ratios Rates and Unit Rates Solving Percent Problems Unit Conversions Number Sense Dividing Fractions Solving Problems by Dividing Fractions Dividing Multi-Digit Whole Numbers Decimal Operations Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple Signed Numbers Signed Numbers Inequalities and Comparison Absolute Value The Coordinate Plane Plotting Points in the Coordinate Plane Quadrants and Axes Using Graphs to Solve Problems Numerical and Algebraic Expressions Exponents Writing Expressions Understanding Parts of Expressions Evaluating Expressions Equivalent Expressions Expressions and Equations Writing Expressions to Solve Problems Independent and Dependent Variables Multiple Representations: Tables, Graphs, and Equations Solving Equations and Inequalities Solutions of Equations and Inequalities Solving Addition Equations Solving Multiplication Equations Solving Inequalities Geometry Area Volume Coordinate Geometry Solid Figures Introduction to Statistics Statistical Questions and Data Distributions Measures of Center and Variability Box Plots Dot Plots and Histograms Summarizing Data Collecting Data Summarizing Data Using Measures of Center and Variability Choosing Appropriate Measures to Summarize Data Sets 3 of 20

4 Math 7 Rate, Ratio, and Proportion Unit Rates Identifying Proportional Relationships Analyzing Proportional Relationships Representing Proportional Relationships Using Proportions to Solve Problems Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers Adding Rational Numbers Subtracting Rational Numbers Using Properties to Add and Subtract Rational Numbers Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers Multiplying Rational Numbers Dividing Rational Numbers Using Properties to Multiply and Divide Rational Numbers Expressing Rational Numbers in Decimal Form Using Operations on Rational Numbers to Solve Problems Algebraic Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Simplifying and Rewriting Algebraic Expressions Solving Multi-Step Problems with Rational Numbers Solving Two-Step Equations Solving Linear Inequalities Drawing, Constructing, and Exploring Geometric Figures Scale Drawings Geometric Drawings Cross-Sections of Geometric Solids Geometry in Two and Three Dimensions Circles Angle Relationships Area, Volume, and Surface Area Statistics and Sampling Populations and Samples Comparing Data Sets Visually Using Statistical Measures to Compare Data Sets Probability Probability Calculating Probability Probability of Compound Events Simulations 4 of 20

5 Math 8 The Number System Rational and Irrational Numbers Approximating Irrational Numbers Exponents Properties of Exponents Powers of 10 Scientific Notation Proportional Reasoning and Slope Slope Multiple Representations of Proportions Functions Relations and Functions Comparing Functions Graphs of Functions Linear Functions Slope-Intercept Form Writing Linear Functions Solving Equations Solving Linear Equations Solving Systems of Linear Equations Solving Equations Using Roots The Pythagorean Theorem and Distance Formula The Pythagorean Theorem The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem Distance on the Coordinate Plane Three-Dimensional Geometry Volume of Cylinders and Cones Spheres Transformations, Congruence, and Similarity Basics of Transformations Transformations and Congruence Transformations in the Coordinate Plane Similarity and Dilations Angles and Angle Relationships Parallel Lines and Angle Relationships Angle Relationships in Triangles Data and Statistics Scatterplots Linear Models in Data Frequency Tables 5 of 20

6 Algebra I Real Number System Laws of Exponents Operations on Rational and Irrational Numbers Monitoring Precision and Accuracy Equations and Inequalities One-Step Equations and Inequalities Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities Axioms of Equality Literal Equations Writing Expressions and Equations Formulating and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Formulating and Solving Equations from Word Problems Formulating and Solving Inequalities from Word Problems Functions Functions and Relations Domain and Range Evaluating Functions Graphs of Linear Equations and Inequalities Slope Graphing and Analyzing Linear Functions Graphing and Manipulating y = mx + b Graphs of Linear Inequalities Linear Equations Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation Linear Systems Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Guess and Check Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Graphing Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Elimination Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities Solving Three-Variable Systems of Linear Equations Exponential Functions, Equations, and Inequalities Exponential Functions Exponential Growth and Decay Solving Exponential Inequalities Sequences Sequences Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences Polynomials Polynomial Basics Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials Multiplication of Polynomials Factoring Factoring Quadratic Trinomials Factoring Special Cases Factoring Higher-Order Polynomials Graphs of Quadratic Functions Quadratic Functions Analyzing Graphs of Quadratic Functions Representations of Quadratic Functions Solving Quadratic Functions Solving Quadratic Functions with Factoring Completing the Square Quadratic Formula Parent Functions and Transformations Linear and Exponential Parent Functions Quadratic Parent Function Transformations of the Linear and Exponential Parent Functions Transformations of the Quadratic Parent Function Nonlinear Functions Linear versus Nonlinear Functions Absolute Value Functions Systems of Nonlinear Equations Working with Functions Arithmetic Operations on Functions Multiple Representations of Functions Inverse Functions Statistics Data Analysis Frequency Tables Scatterplots Scatterplots and Modeling 6 of 20

7 Geometry Points, Lines, and Angles Points, Rays, Line Segments, Lines, and Figures Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Parallel Lines and Angle Relationships Perpendicular Bisector and Angle Bisector Theorems Coordinate Geometry Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation Length and the Distance Formula Midpoint Formula on the Coordinate Plane Conjectures in Coordinate Geometry Perimeter, Area, and Transformations on the Coordinate Plane Perimeter on the Coordinate Plane Area on the Coordinate Plane Transformations on the Coordinate Plane Dilations, Translations, Rotations, and Reflections Congruence and Similarity Triangles and Congruence Transformations Triangles and Similarity Transformations Congruence of Other Polygons Similarity of Other Polygons Triangles Classifying Triangles Triangle Angle Theorems Triangle Bisectors Medians and Altitudes of Triangles Quadrilaterals and Constructions Parallelograms and Rectangles Squares and Rhombi Constructions Triangles and Trigonometry Pythagorean Theorem Trigonometric Ratios Laws of Sine and Cosine Radians and the Unit Circle Circles Circle Basics Central Angles, Inscribed Angles, and Chords Secants, Angles, and Intercepted Arcs Tangents, Angles, and Intercepted Arcs Properties of Circles Congruent and Similar Circles Circumference and Arc Length Area of Circles and Sectors Conic Sections Circles Parabolas Surface Area Surface Area and Volume of Spheres Surface Area of Composite Solids Surface Area of Similar Solids Volume Converting Between Two-Dimensional Figures and Three-Dimensional Solids Volume of Prisms and Pyramids Volume of Cylinders and Cones Modeling Situations with Geometry Volume of Similar and Composite Shapes Volume of Composite Solids Volume of Similar Solids Effects of Changing Dimensions on Perimeter, Area, and Volume Basic Probability Concepts Introduction to Probability Combinations and Permutations Advanced Probability Concepts Conditional Probability Geometric Probabilities Analyzing Decisions in Probability 7 of 20

8 Algebra II Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Literal Equations Formulating and Solving Equations from Word Problems Formulating and Solving Inequalities from Word Problems Sums of Geometric Sequences Functions Functions and Relations Domain and Range Inverse Functions Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities Slope Graphing and Analyzing Linear Functions Graphing and Manipulating y = mx + b Exponential Equations, Functions, and Inequalities Exponential Functions Exponential Growth and Decay Solving Exponential Equations Solving Exponential Inequalities Logarithmic Expressions, Equations, and Functions Logarithmic Functions Evaluating Logarithmic Expressions Solving Logarithmic Equations Polynomials Polynomial Basics Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials Multiplication of Polynomials Division of Polynomials Arithmetic Operations on Functions Graphs and Representations of Quadratic Functions Analyzing Graphs of Quadratic Functions Representations of Quadratic Functions Multiple Representations of Functions Solving Quadratic Equations Solving Quadratic Functions with Factoring Quadratic Formula Complex Numbers and Quadratic Functions Conic Sections Completing the Square Circles Parabolas Factoring Polynomials and the Factor Theorem Factoring Special Cases Factoring Cubic Polynomials Factoring Higher-Order Polynomials Factor Theorem and Remainder Theorem Polynomial Functions and Polynomial Identities Graphs of Polynomial Functions Complex Numbers Polynomial Identities Polynomial Identities and Complex Numbers Radical and Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions Analyzing Graphs of Square Root Functions Solving Square Root Equations Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions Operations with Rational Expressions Analyzing Graphs of Rational Functions Solving Rational Equations Modeling Situations with Rational Functions Nonlinear Functions Linear versus Nonlinear Functions Absolute Value Functions Radians and the Unit Circle Trigonometric Functions Parent Functions and Transformations Parent Functions Transformations of Parent Functions Multiple Transformations of Parent Functions Systems of Equations Solving Three-Variable Systems of Linear Equations Systems of Nonlinear Equations Statistics and Probability Analyzing Statistical Samples Experimental and Observational Design Conclusions in Data Normal Distribution Analyzing Decisions in Probability 8 of 20

9 Mathematics I Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities One-Step Equations and Inequalities Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities Axioms of Equality Literal Equations Writing Equations and Inequalities Formulating and Solving Equations from Word Problems Formulating and Solving Inequalities from Word Problems Functions Functions and Relations Domain and Range Evaluating Functions Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities Graphing and Analyzing Linear Functions Graphing and Manipulating y = mx + b Graphs of Linear Inequalities Linear Equations Slope Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation Points, Lines, and Angles Points, Rays, Line Segments, Lines, and Figures Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Coordinate Geometry Length and the Distance Formula Perimeter on the Coordinate Plane Area on the Coordinate Plane Conjectures in Coordinate Geometry Transformations and Congruence Dilations, Translations, Rotations, and Reflections Transformations on the Coordinate Plane Triangles and Congruence Transformations Congruence of Other Polygons Linear Systems Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Guess and Check Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Graphing Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Elimination Working with Functions Linear versus Nonlinear Linear and Exponential Parent Functions Transformations of the Linear and Exponential Parent Functions Exponential Functions, Equations, and Inequalities Exponential Functions Exponential Growth and Decay Solving Exponential Inequalities Sequences Sequences Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences Statistics Data Analysis Frequency Tables Scatterplots Scatterplots and Modeling Topics in Geometry Monitoring Precision and Accuracy Constructions 9 of 20

10 Mathematics II Rational and Irrational Numbers Operations on Rational and Irrational Numbers Laws of Exponents Expressions and Equations Formulating and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions One-Step Equations and Inequalities Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities Literal Equations Functions Functions and Relations Domain and Range Multiple Representations of Functions Points, Lines, and Angles Parallel Lines and Angle Relationships Perpendicular Bisector and Angle Bisector Theorems The Coordinate Plane Length and the Distance Formula Midpoint Formula on the Coordinate Plane Conjectures in Coordinate Geometry Conic Sections Circles Parabolas Geometric Transformations Transformations on the Coordinate Plane Dilations, Translations, Rotations, and Reflections Congruence and Similarity Triangles and Congruence Transformations Triangles and Similarity Transformations Similarity of Other Polygons Triangles and Quadrilaterals Classifying Triangles Triangle Angle Theorems Triangle Bisectors Medians and Altitudes of Triangles Quadrilaterals and Constructions Parallelograms and Rectangles Squares and Rhombi Constructions Triangles and Trigonometry The Pythagorean Theorem Trigonometric Ratios Radians and the Unit Circle Trigonometric Functions Circles Circle Basics Central Angles, Inscribed Angles, and Chords Secants, Angles, and Intercepted Arcs Tangents, Angles, and Intercepted Arcs Advanced Circle Properties Congruent and Similar Circles Circumference and Arc Length Area of Circles and Sectors Exponential Functions, Equations, and Inequalities Exponential Functions Exponential Growth and Decay Solving Exponential Inequalities Polynomials Polynomial Basics Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials Multiplication of Polynomials Arithmetic Operations on Functions Factoring Factoring Quadratic Trinomials Factoring Special Cases Complex Numbers Complex Numbers Polynomial Identities and Complex Numbers Representations of Quadratic Functions Quadratic Functions Analyzing Graphs of Quadratic Functions Representations of Quadratic Functions Quadratic Parent Function Transformations of the Quadratic Parent Function Solving Quadratic Equations Solving Quadratic Functions with Factoring Completing the Square Quadratic Formula Complex Numbers and Quadratic Functions Nonlinear Functions Inverse Functions Absolute Value Functions Systems of Nonlinear Equations Volume Volume of Prisms and Pyramids Volume of Cylinders and Cones Volume of Composite Solids Volume of Similar Solids Basic Probability Concepts Introduction to Probability Combinations and Permutations Advanced Probability Concepts Conditional Probability Geometric Probabilities Analyzing Decisions in Probability 10 of 20

11 Mathematics III Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Formulating and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Formulating and Solving Equations from Word Problems Formulating and Solving Inequalities from Word Problems Literal Equations Sums of Geometric Sequences Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Logarithmic Functions Evaluating Logarithmic Expressions Solving Exponential Equations Solving Logarithmic Equations Polynomials Polynomial Basics Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials Multiplication of Polynomials Division of Polynomials Factoring Polynomials and the Factor Theorem Factoring Cubic Polynomials Factoring Higher Order Polynomials Factor Theorem and Remainder Theorem Polynomials and Polynomial Identities Graphs of Polynomial Functions Representations of Quadratic Functions Polynomial Identities Polynomial Identities and Complex Numbers Radical Equations and Functions Analyzing Graphs of Square Root Functions Solving Square Root Equations Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions Operations with Rational Expressions Analyzing Graphs of Rational Functions Solving Rational Equations Modeling Situations with Rational Functions Trigonometry Radians and the Unit Circle Trigonometric Functions Laws of Sine and Cosine Conic Sections Completing the Square Circles Parabolas Functions Domain and Range Arithmetic Operations on Functions Multiple Representations of Functions Inverse Functions Parent Functions and Transformations Parent Functions Transformations of Parent Functions Multiple Transformations of Parent Functions Absolute Value Functions Systems of Equations Solving Three-Variable Systems of Linear Equations Systems of Nonlinear Equations Surface Area Surface Area and Volume of Spheres Surface Area of Composite Solids Surface Area of Similar Solids Three-Dimensional Geometry Converting Between Two-Dimensional Figures and Three-Dimensional Solids Modeling Situations with Geometry Statistics and Probability Analyzing Statistical Samples Experimental and Observational Design Conclusions in Data Normal Distribution Analyzing Decisions in Probability 11 of 20

12 English 6 Elements of Literature Plot Point of View Theme Language Usage Poetry Figurative Language Connotation and Denotation Analyzing Literature Literary Context Comparing Narratives Reading Strategies Author's Purpose Central Idea and Summary Making Inferences Analyzing Informational Texts Using Graphics Making an Argument Understanding Media Writing Skills 1 Planning and Organizing an Essay Revising and Editing an Essay Establishing a Formal Style Writing and Technology Writing Skills 2 Introductions Conclusions Transitions Types of Writing Argumentative Essays Expository Essays Short Narratives Narrative Techniques Sentence Structure Sentence Types Pronouns Punctuation Spelling Rules Usage 1 Using Contextual Clues Commonly Confused Words Using Reference Materials Usage 2 Word Roots Word Relationships 12 of 20

13 English 7 Elements of Literature Plot Point of View Setting Theme Language Usage Poetic Devices Figurative Language Connotation and Denotation Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction Reading Strategies Author's Purpose Central Idea Summarizing Information Making Inferences Analyzing Argumentative Texts Analyzing an Argument Using Evidence Analyzing Informational Texts Text Structures Using Graphics Writing Skills 1 Planning and Organizing an Essay Revising and Editing an Essay Establishing a Formal Style Writing and Technology Writing Skills 2 Introductions Conclusions Transitions Expository Writing Expository Essays Expository Paragraphs Argumentative Writing Argumentative Essays Argumentative Claims Argumentative Paragraphs Narrative Writing Personal Narratives Narrative Techniques Writing Short Fiction Sentence Structure Commas Sentence Types Phrases Usage 1 Using Reference Materials Word Relationships Word Roots Usage 2 Wordiness and Redundancy Using Contextual Clues Commonly Confused Words 13 of 20

14 English 8 Elements of Literature Point of View Plot Theme Transforming Ideas Literary Elements Structure and Form Connotation and Denotation Dramatic Conventions Reading Strategies Central Idea and Summary Author's Purpose Text and Visual Elements Making Inferences Analyzing Informational Texts Word Choice Synthesizing Information Analyzing an Argument Analyzing Conflicting Evidence Writing 1 Planning and Organizing Establishing a Formal Style Revising and Editing Writing 2 Introductions Conclusions Using Transitions Informative Writing Developing Expository Essays Identifying Argumentative Claims Developing Argumentative Essays Narrative Writing Short Narratives Narrative Techniques Sentence Structure Verb Tense and Voice Verb Mood Verbals Word Usage 1 Context Clues Word Relationships Word Roots Word Usage 2 Using Reference Materials Spelling Rules Punctuation 14 of 20

15 English 9 Elements of Literature 1 Imagery Figurative Language Theme Elements of Literature 2 Conflict Character Types Foreshadowing and Suspense Reading Strategies 1 Making Inferences Drawing Conclusions Synthesizing Ideas Reading Strategies 2 Implied Main Idea Determining Author's Purpose Summary, Analysis, and Critique Author's Voice and Method Analyzing Author's Style Analyzing Author's Perspective Tone and Mood Word Choice Strategy 1 Evaluating Evidence Rhetorical Techniques Fact versus Opinion Strategy 2 Central Ideas Logical Fallacies Text Connections 1 Foundational U.S. Documents I Themes across Cultures Print and Nonprint Texts Text Connections 2 Analyzing Fiction Across Mediums Analyzing Interpretations of Nonfiction Transforming Ideas Text Organization Cause and Effect Compare and Contrast Chronology and Sequencing Flashback and Framing Sentence Structure 1 Clauses Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses Prepositional and Infinitive Phrases Sentence Structure 2 Gerund and Participial Phrases Appositive and Absolute Phrases Parallelism and Verb Tense Punctuation Colons and Semicolons Commas with Phrases and Clauses End Marks Contextual Clues Using Contextual Clues Analyzing Figures of Speech and Idioms Word Patterns Connotation and Denotation Usage Formal and Informal Language Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus Using Style Guides Spelling Rules Building an Essay 1 Determining an Appropriate Essay Format Introductions Conclusions Building an Essay 2 Integrating Graphics and Multimedia Writing and Technology Short Narratives Narrative Techniques Expository Writing Expository Thesis Statements Expository Paragraph Development Expository Essays Argumentative Writing Argumentative Claims Argumentative Paragraph Development Argumentative Essays Research Refining a Research Question Gathering Information Avoiding Plagiarism Revision Considerations 1 Prewriting Unity and Focus Wordiness and Redundancy Revision Considerations 2 Transitional Elements Maintaining a Formal Style Speaking and Listening Discussion Guidelines Analyzing and Developing a Speech 15 of 20

16 English 10 Elements of Literature 1 Imagery Figurative Language Theme Elements of Literature 2 Conflict Character Types Foreshadowing and Suspense Reading Strategies 1 Making Inferences Drawing Conclusions Synthesizing Ideas Reading Strategies 2 Implied Main Idea Determining Author's Purpose Summary, Analysis, and Critique Author's Voice and Method Analyzing Author's Style Analyzing Author's Perspective Tone and Mood Word Choice Strategy 1 Evaluating Evidence Rhetorical Techniques Fact versus Opinion Strategy 2 Central Ideas Logical Fallacies Text Connections 1 Foundational U.S. Documents I Themes across Cultures Print and Nonprint Texts Text Connections 2 Analyzing Fiction Across Mediums Analyzing Interpretations of Nonfiction Transforming Ideas Text Organization Cause and Effect Compare and Contrast Chronology and Sequencing Flashback and Framing Sentence Structure 1 Clauses Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses Prepositional and Infinitive Phrases Sentence Structure 2 Gerund and Participial Phrases Appositive and Absolute Phrases Parallelism and Verb Tense Punctuation Colons and Semicolons Commas with Phrases and Clauses End Marks Contextual Clues Using Contextual Clues Analyzing Figures of Speech and Idioms Word Patterns Connotation and Denotation Usage Formal and Informal Language Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus Using Style Guides Spelling Rules Building an Essay 1 Determining an Appropriate Essay Format Introductions Conclusions Building an Essay 2 Integrating Graphics and Multimedia Writing and Technology Short Narratives Narrative Techniques Expository Writing Expository Thesis Statements Expository Paragraph Development Expository Essays Argumentative Writing 1 Types of Evidence Claims and Counterclaims Argumentative Writing 2 Argumentative Claims Argumentative Paragraph Development Argumentative Essays Research Refining a Research Question Gathering Information Avoiding Plagiarism Revision Considerations 1 Prewriting Unity and Focus Wordiness and Redundancy Revision Considerations 2 Transitional Elements Maintaining a Formal Style Speaking and Listening Discussion Guidelines Analyzing and Developing a Speech 16 of 20

17 English 11 Elements of Literature 1 Symbolism and Allegory Imagery Irony and Sarcasm Figurative Language Elements of Literature 2 Character Types Conflict Foreshadowing and Suspense Elements of Literature 3 Plot Resolutions Theme Elements of Literature 4 Point of View I Point of View II Setting Reading Strategies 1 Drawing Conclusions Making Inferences Reading Strategies 2 Determining Author's Purpose Implied Main Idea Summary, Analysis, and Critique Genres Foundational American Literature: 18th Century Foundational American Literature: 19th Century Foundational American Literature: 20th Century Author's Voice and Method 1 Analyzing Author's Perspective Analyzing Author's Style Sentence Style Author's Voice and Method 2 Oxymoron and Paradox Hyperbole and Understatement Tone and Mood Word Choice Strategy Rhetorical Techniques Analyzing Language Central Ideas Analyzing Effective Text Structures Text Structures in Fiction Text Connections 1 Analyzing Interpretations of Fiction Print and Nonprint Texts Analyzing Interpretations of Nonfiction Text Connections 2 Constitutional Principles Foundational U.S. Documents II Text Organization 1 Visual Aids Cause and Effect Compare and Contrast Text Organization 2 Chronology and Sequencing Flashback and Framing Sentence Structure Parallelism and Verb Tense Appositive and Absolute Phrases Sentence Structure Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses Sentence Style Subject-Verb Agreement Modifiers Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Pronoun Case Pronoun Shifts and Ambiguity Punctuation Colons and Semicolons Commas with Phrases and Clauses End Marks Dashes and Hyphens Contextual Clues Word Patterns Analyzing Figures of Speech and Idioms Connotation and Denotation Using Context Clues Usage Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus Spelling Rules Changing Language Conventions Formal and Informal Language Building an Essay 1 Determining Appropriate Essay Format Introductions Conclusions Building an Essay 2 Integrating Graphics and Multimedia Writing and Technology Narrative Techniques Short Narratives Expository Writing Expository Essays Expository Paragraph Development Expository Thesis Statements Argumentative Writing Argumentative Claims Argumentative Essays Claims and Counterclaims Types of Evidence Argumentative Paragraph Development Research Refining a Research Question Gathering Information Avoiding Plagiarism Revision Considerations Unity and Focus Wordiness and Redundancy Prewriting Maintaining a Formal Style Transitional Elements Speaking and Listening Analyzing and Developing a Speech Discussion Guidelines 17 of 20

18 English 12 Elements of Literature 1 Symbolism and Allegory Satire and Paradox Figurative Language Imagery Elements of Literature 2 Character Types Characters and Conflict Foreshadowing and Suspense Elements of Literature 3 Plot Resolutions Themes in Fiction Elements of Literature 4 Setting Point of View I Point of View II Reading Strategies 1 Making Inferences Drawing Conclusions Reading Strategies 2 Determining Author's Purpose Implied Main Idea Summary, Analysis, and Critique Genres Foundational American Literature: 18th Century Foundational American Literature: 19th Century Foundational American Literature: 20th Century Author's Voice and Method 1 Sentence Style Analyzing Author's Perspective Analyzing Author's Style Author's Voice and Method 2 Oxymoron and Paradox Hyperbole and Understatement Word Choice Tone and Mood Strategy Analyzing Language Rhetorical Techniques Central Ideas Analyzing Effective Text Structures Text Structures in Fiction Text Connections 1 Analyzing Interpretations of Fiction Print and Nonprint Texts Analyzing Interpretations of Nonfiction Text Connections 2 Constitutional Principles Foundational U.S. Documents II Text Organization 1 Visual Aids Compare and Contrast Cause and Effect Text Organization 2 Chronology and Sequencing Flashback and Framing Sentence Structure Parallelism and Verb Tense Appositive and Absolute Phrases Sentence Structure Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses Sentence Style Subject-Verb Agreement Modifiers Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Pronoun Case Pronoun Shifts and Ambiguity Punctuation Colons and Semicolons Commas with Phrases and Clauses End Marks Dashes and Hyphens Contextual Clues Word Patterns Using Context Clues Connotation and Denotation Analyzing Figures of Speech and Idioms Usage Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus Spelling Rules Changing Language Conventions Formal and Informal Language Building an Essay 1 Determining Appropriate Essay Format Introductions Conclusions Building an Essay 2 Integrating Graphics and Multimedia Writing and Technology Short Narratives Narrative Techniques Expository Writing Expository Essays Expository Paragraph Development Expository Thesis Statements Argumentative Writing Argumentative Essays Claims and Counterclaims Types of Evidence Argumentative Claims Argumentative Paragraph Development Research Refining a Research Question Gathering Information Avoiding Plagiarism Revision Considerations Unity and Focus Wordiness and Redundancy Prewriting Maintaining a Formal Style Transitional Elements Speaking and Listening Analyzing and Developing a Speech Discussion Guidelines 18 of 20

19 Biology Nature of Life From Atoms to Biosphere Biomolecules Cell Structure and Function Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Plant and Animal Cells Cellular Energetics Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration Cell Growth and Reproduction The Cell Cycle Mitosis Meiosis DNA Structure and Function Components of DNA DNA Replication The Genetic Code Gene Expression Transcription Translation Mutations Genetic Changes in DNA Genetic Changes in Chromosomes Heredity Mendelian Laws of Heredity Multiple Alleles and Alleles Without Dominance Evolution Multiple Lines of Evidence The Fossil Record Mechanisms of Evolution Natural Selection Evolution of Species Homeostasis Homeostasis and Dynamic Equilibrium Feedback Mechanisms in Animals Cycles in Nature The Carbon Cycle The Nitrogen and Phosphorus Cycles Matter and Energy Food Chains and Webs Pyramids of Energy, Numbers, and Biomass Ecology of Succession Succession in Communities Natural Impacts on Ecosystems 19 of 20

20 United States History and Geography Our Founding Documents The Declaration of Independence The Creation of the U.S. Constitution Ratifying and Amending the U.S. Constitution The Second Industrial Revolution The Rise of Industry Corporations, Capitalism, and the Captains of Industry Culture of the Gilded Age Politics of the Gilded Age Labor, Immigration, and the City Industrial Workers and Labor Reform Urbanization and Its Challenges Patterns of Immigration The Progressive Era Social Reform in the Progressive Era Suffrage and Civil Rights in the Progressive Era Political Reform in the Progressive Era Economic Reform in the Progressive Era American Imperialism The Drive for Expansion The Spanish-American War America Expands: Hawaii, Panama, and Beyond World War I World War I: The Bigger Picture On the Home Front America in the 1920s A Time of Ease: The Postwar Economic Boom A Time of Fear: The Red Scare, Nativism, and Racism Social Conflict and Change Modern Arts: The Harlem Renaissance and the Roaring '20s The Great Depression and the New Deal Causes of the Great Depression The Dust Bowl and the Impacts of the Great Depression The New Deal World War II: Part 1 From Isolationism to Involvement Mobilization and the Home Front War on Many Fronts World War II: Part 2 The Holocaust Opportunities and Obstacles The End of the War The Cold War: Part 1 The Beginnings of the Cold War The Korean War and the Eisenhower Years The Arms Race and the Space Race The Cold War: Part 2 The Vietnam War The Last Years of the Cold War The Midcentury Boom Prosperity and Change After World War II Domestic Programs in the 1950s and 1960s Rethinking America Cultural Responses to Vietnam and Watergate The Warren Court Civil Rights Movements: Part 1 The Growth of the African American Civil Rights Movement Key Figures in the African American Civil Rights Movement The Height of the African American Civil Rights Movement Civil Rights Movements: Part 2 The American Indian and Hispanic American Movements The Feminist Movement Changes and New Struggles Globalization and America Today Global Economics After the Cold War Globalization, Health, and the Environment Science and Technology in the Information Age America in the World The United States and the Middle East: 1970s s U.S. Involvement in World Affairs: 1980s - Today The Fight Against Terror in the 21st Century Domestic Policies and Politics The Conservative Resurgence Domestic Policy Debates: 1970s - Today Politics in the Late 20th and Early 21st Centuries Copyright 2015 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning and the Apex Learning logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 20 of 20