Janet,
    Could you be more specific about what is "daunting" in the Washington Standards. I have looked at the page you posted, but, as I read them, the "standards" are basically meaningless (at least in regard to grammar) ― and hence, nothing to worry about. Has the state put out anything more specific regarding how these "standards" will be measured/tested?"
Thanks,
Ed V.

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The Washington State Essential Academic Learning requirements are available at
http://www.k12.wa.us/reform/ealr/ealrs.htm.  Teachers I know are finding
these quite daunting.  It seems only fair to try to help my students prepare;
I just hope it's within my power to do so in the relatively short time I have
with them.

Well, I guess now that I said I was going to do this, I better start working
on it!

Janet Castilleja
Heritage College
Toppenish WA