Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

Goal 2

The learner will explore and analyze information from a variety of sources.

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.

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Critical literacy: Point of view: Students learn to look at texts from different viewpoints. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

Creating character: Justice and Fairness: In this lesson, students examine the differences between justice and fairness and are encouraged to confront discrimination in the classroom and reflect upon their own prejudices. Students contrast the accounts of Alex Stern, a witness in a war crimes trial;... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Creating character: Courage: In this lesson, students explore the concept of "courage", in one of six online activities presented by the Shoah Foundation Institute of the University of Southern California. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Creating character: Respect: In this lesson, students explore the concept of "respect" by listening and viewing testimonials from Holocaust survivors. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Creating character: Perseverance: In this lesson, students listen to the perspectives of three women who discuss the character trait of perseverance. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Creating character: Concluding lesson: In this concluding lesson, students evaluate and synthesize concepts of character education they learned in previous lessons. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Creating character: Citizenship: In this lesson from the Shoah Foundation Institute, students explore the concept of citizenship while listening to the perspectives of Holocaust survivors. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Cooking up descriptive language: Designing restaurant menus: In this lesson students explore the genre of menus by analyzing existing menus from local restaurants and creating their own original menus. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

Compare and contrast electronic text with traditionally printed text: During this lesson, students compare and contrast the characteristics of electronic text with traditionally printed text, gaining a deeper understanding of how to navigate and comprehend information found on the Internet. First, students make observations... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Information Skills); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Clues from the Black Sea: Students discuss the scientific method and define “theory” and “hypothesis.” (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Book report alternative: A character's letter to the editor: In this lesson, students choose a character from a novel they have read and consider the significant beliefs and feelings of that character to identify an issue or situation that would encourage that character to try to persuade the audience of other characters... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

Avalanche, Aztek, or Bravada? A connotation mini-lesson: In this lesson that introduces connotation in literature, students examine familiar car names (such as Avalanche, Aztek, Bravada, Suburban or Vue) for underlying meaning. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

Adopt a lot: Students identify a place in the community that needs to be improved and develop a plan to renew the area. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

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