Inventing and presenting unit 1: Analyzing nonfiction and inventing solutions

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

English Language Arts (2004)

Grade 6

• Goal 1: The learner will use language to express individual perspectives drawn from personal or related experience.
  • Objective 1.03: Interact appropriately in group settings by:
    • listening attentively.
    • showing empathy.
    • contributing relevant comments connecting personal experiences to content.
    • monitoring own understanding of the discussion and seeking clarification as needed.
  • Objective 1.04: Reflect on learning experiences by:
    • describing personal learning growth and changes in perspective.
    • identifying changes in self throughout the learning process.
    • interpreting how personal circumstances and background shape interaction with text.
• Goal 2: The learner will explore and analyze information from a variety of sources.
  • Objective 2.01: Explore informational materials that are read, heard, and/or viewed by:
    • monitoring comprehension for understand of what is read, heard, and/or viewed.
    • studying the characteristics of informational works.
    • restating and summarizing information.
    • determining the importance and accuracy of information.
    • making connections between works, self and related topics/information.
    • comparing and/or contrasting information.
    • drawing inferences and/or conclusions.
    • generating questions.
  • Objective 2.02: Use multiple sources of print and non-print information in developing informational materials such as brochures, newsletters, and infomercials by:
    • exploring a variety of sources from which information may be attained (e.g., books, Internet, electronic databases, CD-ROM).
    • distinguishing between primary and secondary sources.
    • analyzing the effects of the presentation and/or accuracy of information.
• Goal 3: The learner will examine the foundations of argument.
  • Objective 3.02: Explore the problem solution process by:
    • studying examples (in literature and other text) that present problems coherently, describe the solution clearly, sequence reasons to support the solution, and show awareness of audience.
    • preparing individual and/or group essays and presentations that focus on the diagnosis of a problem and possible solutions.
  • Objective 3.03: Study arguments that evaluate through:
    • exploring examples that show a firm control of sound judgments, audience awareness, clear idea/theme, and the use of relevant and coherent reasons for support.
    • preparing individual and/or group essays and presentations that use evaluative techniques.
• Goal 6: The learner will apply conventions of grammar and language usage.
  • Objective 6.01: Demonstrate an understanding of conventional written and spoken expression by:
    • using a variety of sentence types correctly, punctuating them properly, and avoiding fragments and run-ons.
    • using appropriate subject-verb agreement and verb tense that are appropriate for the meaning of the sentence.
    • demonstrating the different roles of the different parts of speech in sentence construction.
    • using pronouns correctly, including clear antecedents and correct case.
    • using phrases and clauses correctly (e.g., prepositional phrases, appositives, dependent and independent clauses).
    • determining the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words by using context clues, a dictionary, a glossary, a thesaurus, and/or structural analysis (roots, prefixes, suffices) of words.
    • extending vocabulary knowledge by learning and using new words.
    • exploring the role and use of dialects and of standard English to appreciate appropriate usage in different contexts.
    • developing an awareness of language conventions and usage during oral presentations.
  • Objective 6.02: Identify and edit errors in spoken and written English by:
    • reviewing and using common spelling rules, applying common spelling patterns, and developing and mastering an individualized list of words that are commonly misspelled.
    • applying proofreading symbols when editing.
    • producing final drafts that demonstrate accurate spelling and the correct use of punctuation and capitalization.
    • developing an awareness of errors in everyday speech.

Grade 7

• Goal 1: The learner will use language to express individual perspectives in response to personal, social, cultural, and historical issues.
  • Objective 1.03: Interact in group settings by:
    • responding appropriately to comments and questions.
    • offering personal opinions confidently without dominating.
    • giving appropriate reasons that support opinions.
    • soliciting and respecting another person's opinion.
  • Objective 1.04: Reflect on learning experiences by:
    • analyzing personal learning growth and changes in perspective.
    • examining changes in self throughout the learning process.
    • determining how personal circumstances and background shape interaction with text.
• Goal 2: The learner will synthesize and use information from a variety of sources.
  • Objective 2.01: Respond to informational materials that are read, heard, and/or viewed by:
    • monitoring comprehension for understanding of what is read, heard and/or viewed.
    • analyzing the characteristics of informational works.
    • summarizing information.
    • determining the importance of information.
    • making connections to related topics/information.
    • drawing inferences and/or conclusions.
    • generating questions.
  • Objective 2.02: Use multiple sources of print and non-print information in designing and developing informational materials (such as brochures, newsletters and informercials) through:
    • identifying and using appropriate primary and secondary sources.
    • comparing, contrasting, and evaluating information from different sources about the same topic.
    • evaluating information for extraneous details, inconsistencies, relevant facts, and organization.
• Goal 3: The learner will refine the understanding and use of argument.
  • Objective 3.02: Use the problem-solution process by:
    • studying problems and solutions within various texts and situations.
    • utilizing the problem-solution process within various contexts/situations.
    • constructing essays/presentations that respond to a given problem by proposing a solution that includes relevant details.
    • recognizing and/or creating an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.
  • Objective 3.03: Create arguments that evaluate by:
    • understand the importance of establishing a firm judgment.
    • justifying the judgment with logical, relevant reasons, clear examples, and supporting details.
    • creating an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.
• Goal 6: The learner will apply conventions of application of grammar and language usage.
  • Objective 6.01: Model an understanding of conventional written and spoken expression by:
    • using a variety of sentences correctly, punctuating them properly, and avoiding fragments and run-ons.
    • using subject-verb agreement and verb tense that are appropriate for the meaning of the sentence.
    • applying the parts of speech to clarify language usage.
    • using pronouns correctly, including clear antecedents and correct case.
    • using phrases and clauses correctly, including proper punctuation (e.g., prepositional phrases, appositives, dependent and independent clauses).
    • determining the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words using context clues, a dictionary, a glossary, a thesaurus, and/or structural analysis (roots, prefixes, suffixes) of words.
    • extending vocabulary knowledge by learning and using new words.
    • determining when and where dialects and standard/nonstandard English usage are appropriate.
    • applying language conventions and usage during oral presentations.
    • choosing language that is precise, engaging, and well suited to the topic and audience.
    • experimenting with figurative language and speech patterns.
  • Objective 6.02: Continue to identify and edit errors in spoken and written English by:
    • using common spelling rules, applying common spelling patterns, and developing and mastering an individualized list of words that are commonly misspelled.
    • mastering proofreading symbols for editing.
    • producing final drafts/presentations that demonstrate accurate spelling and the correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and format.
    • listening to and monitoring self to correct errors.

Science (2005)

Grade 6

• Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.
  • Objective 1.01: Identify and create questions and hypotheses that can be answered through scientific investigations.
  • Objective 1.02: Develop appropriate experimental procedures for:
    • Given questions.
    • Student generated questions.
  • Objective 1.03: Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies:
    • Recognize potential hazards.
    • Manipulate materials and equipment.
    • Conduct appropriate procedures.
  • Objective 1.04: Analyze variables in scientific investigations:
    • Identify dependent and independent.
    • Use of a control.
    • Manipulate.
    • Describe relationships between.
    • Define operationally.
  • Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
    • Explain observations.
    • Make inferences and predictions.
    • Develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.
  • Objective 1.08: Use oral and written language to:
    • Communicate findings.
    • Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
  • Objective 1.09: Use technologies and information systems to:
    • Research.
    • Gather and analyze data
    • Visualize data.
    • Disseminate findings to others.

Grade 7

• Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.
  • Objective 1.01: Identify and create questions and hypotheses that can be answered through scientific investigations.
  • Objective 1.02: Develop appropriate experimental procedures for:
    • Given questions.
    • Student generated questions.
  • Objective 1.03: Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies.
    • Recognize potential hazards.
    • Safely manipulate materials and equipment.
    • Conduct appropriate procedures.
  • Objective 1.04: Analyze variables in scientific investigations:
    • Identify dependent and independent.
    • Use of a Control.
    • Manipulate.
    • Describe relationships between.
    • Define operationally.
  • Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
    • Explain observations.
    • Make inferences and predictions.
    • Develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.
  • Objective 1.08: Use oral and written language to:
    • Communicate findings.
    • Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.