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Language Arts Curriculum Standards 3001 - English I	Internet Resources
Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment) 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.10 | 6.12
Follow extended multi-tasked or multi-dimensional instructions in informational and technical texts to perform specific tasks, answer questions, or solve problems. 3001.6.1	Can You Follow Directions? - fun worksheet to print and use as classroom activity. Following oral directions - online computer activity, students will need pencil and paper. George Washington Teaches Map Directions - Follow directions to create profile of Washington. How Well Do You Follow Directions? - Fun worksheet to print or read orally to students. How to build a spaghetti and marshmallow tower - follow these instructions to create a tower. How to Create A Fun Marble Artwork - follow these instructions to create your art. How to Make an Origami Bookmark - follow these instructions to create your bookmark. How to make paper beads for Altered Art - follow these instructions to create your art. How to Build a Toy Paddle Boat - follow these instructions to create your boat How to build a Boat - follow these instructions to create your boat [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Listening to instructions - Listen carefully to the messages to find the information you need Make me a Copy Please - [designed for grades 5-6] Lesson plan; the need to be articulate and precise when explain steps to another student. The Magician's Apprentice - Have students follow directions to do magic tricks! Mystery Pictures: Following Oral Directions - focus on the importance of clear, oral communication.
Identify and interpret essential details in passages and interpret minor or subtle details in informational and technical texts. 3001.6.2	Compose a Thesis Statement - Now that you have decided, at least tentatively, what information you plan to present in your essay, you are ready to write your thesis statement. How To Write a Thesis Statement - from the Writing Tutorial Services of Indiana University in Bloomington Thesis Statements - What the heck is a thesis, and why do I need one? Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements – from the OWL at Purdue Thesis Statement - [from LEO] "a thesis takes a stand rather than announcing a subject" Thesis Builder - helps build a thesis from a topic Write a Thesis Statement - [from Cliffs Notes] includes a "magic working thesis equation"
Identify the main ideas in informational and technical texts. 3001.6.3	Finding the Main Idea How are They Selling It? - students read three advertisements and evaluate the type of persuasive writing being employed Main Idea - building blocks of comprehension - exercises to print included Main Idea - The main idea of a paragraph is what all the sentences are about. Read the paragraph and ask, "What's your point?" Main Idea - lesson on main idea of a passage and an activity to print Reading Comprehension - free reading comprehension worksheets for teachers and parents - includes original stories, poems, essays, and articles Reading Detective - Quia quiz Reading Headlines - read eight headlines and try to determine what the article is about Summarize as You Read - When you summarize, eliminate unnecessary details. Focus on the main idea of the whole passage. What's the Big Idea - solve a riddle by answering questions about the main idea What's the Big Idea? Exercise 1 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." - a worksheet to print, not interactive What's the Big Idea? Exercise 2 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." - a worksheet to print, not interactive What's the Big Idea? Exercise 3 - a bit harder than 1 & 2 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." Then add another example that could be included in that group. Be as specific as you can. - a worksheet to print, not interactive
Identify and distinguish the essential and non-essential details that support the main idea of informational texts. 3001.6.4	Compose a Thesis Statement - Now that you have decided, at least tentatively, what information you plan to present in your essay, you are ready to write your thesis statement. How To Write a Thesis Statement - from the Writing Tutorial Services of Indiana University in Bloomington Thesis Statements - What the heck is a thesis, and why do I need one? Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements – from the OWL at Purdue Thesis Statement - [from LEO] "a thesis takes a stand rather than announcing a subject" Thesis Builder - helps build a thesis from a topic Write a Thesis Statement - [from Cliffs Notes] includes a "magic working thesis equation"
Recognize clear, subtle, or implied relationships among ideas in informational and technical texts. 3001.6.5
Draw appropriate inferences and conclusions in informational and technical texts. 3001.6.6	Drawing Inferences - how to be a critical reader How are They Selling It? - students read three advertisements and evaluate the type of persuasive writing being employed Inference Notes - Use this diagram to help interpret inferences. Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions - descriptions of the various ways to aid you in reaching a conclusion Rules of Inference - Lesson discussing the rules of inference.
Summarize in a concise and well-organized way the main ideas and supporting details in informational and technical texts. 3001.6.7	Finding the Main Idea How are They Selling It? - students read three advertisements and evaluate the type of persuasive writing being employed Main Idea - building blocks of comprehension - exercises to print included Main Idea - The main idea of a paragraph is what all the sentences are about. Read the paragraph and ask, "What's your point?" Main Idea - lesson on main idea of a passage and an activity to print Reading Comprehension - free reading comprehension worksheets for teachers and parents - includes original stories, poems, essays, and articles Reading Detective - Quia quiz Reading Headlines - read eight headlines and try to determine what the article is about Summarize as You Read - When you summarize, eliminate unnecessary details. Focus on the main idea of the whole passage. What's the Big Idea - solve a riddle by answering questions about the main idea What's the Big Idea? Exercise 1 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." - a worksheet to print, not interactive What's the Big Idea? Exercise 2 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." - a worksheet to print, not interactive What's the Big Idea? Exercise 3 - a bit harder than 1 & 2 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." Then add another example that could be included in that group. Be as specific as you can. - a worksheet to print, not interactive
Distinguish between a summary and a critique and identify non-essential information in a summary and unsubstantiated opinions in a critique. 3001.6.8	Examples of Good Critiques - article with questions to ask yourself while doing a critique. Informative Speech Critique Form - template for evaluating a speech Persuasive Speech Critique Sheet - template of things to think about when doing a critique [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Sample Speaker Critique - read how this person does a critique Scaling Back to Essentials: Scaffolding Summarization With Fishbone Mapping -complete fishbone maps that highlight the main ideas and relevant details from a cause-effect text; lesson plan [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Self Test: Identifying and Avoiding Plagiarism - excellent examples and tests of the right way to quote, paraphrase and summarize Speech Analysis #1: How to Study and Critique a Speech - series of articles examining different aspects of presentation analysis Speech Critiques Examples - great site with video of people speaking to critique, plus their critique on the speech. Speech Self Critique Guide - he following guidelines should be used in practice sessions to evaluate the speaker and speech and note possible areas of improvement. Summarizing - interactive lesson and exercise 'Summarising' worksheets - worksheets to print and answer keys Summary vs. Critique - explanation of what each does and does not do Verbal Effectiveness - rubric emphasizing idea development, use of language, and the organization of ideas are effectively used to achieve a purpose. [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
Synthesize information across multiple informational and technical texts and sources. 3001.6.9
Identify and analyze involved or unconventional organizational structures that may be found informational and technical texts. 3001.6.10	Expository Organizational Patterns - information and examples of each type Ordering the Phrases - excellent interactive quiz - learn about the different stages of a presentation and to learn some phrases that tell your audience where you are in your presentation. Organized Speech Writing: Speech Structure - 7 part video lesson Patterns of Organization and Their Clue Words - handout - defines term with example word usage [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Principles of Organization - scroll to middle of page to get to this section; four broad principles Planning, Writing, and Completing Oral Presentations - a quiz with thirty multiple-choice questions and five essay questions Speech Organization - determine the most appropriate organizational pattern for a variety of extemporaneous topics Types of Organizational Patterns - explanations of the types of patterns of a speech
Evaluate informational and technical texts for clarity, coherence and appropriateness of graphics. 3001.6.12	Cause and Effect Chain - graphic organizer [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Concept Maps Explained - Concept maps and story webs are visual ways to structure ideas. (sample included Copyright in an Electronic Environment - Fair Use Guidelines for Multimedia Creating a Multimedia Presentation - Follow the steps to make your multimedia presentation Five main types of organizers - links showing examples of many types Graphic Organizers - from Enchanted Learning Graphic Organizers from Education Place Helpful Hints for Presenters - [16 slides] many good suggestions can be found in this PowerPoint show by Silvi Marina Index of Graphic Organizers - from Inspiration Multimedia Presentation Checklist - adaptable for middle school students; a customized checklist that you can print out Photo Analysis Guide - how to analyze photo elements Short Story Elements - five question multiple-choice quiz Ten Tips for PowerPoint Slide Shows - create and deliver visual aids that complement and reinforce your message. Twelve Tips for Creating a Better PowerPoint Slide Show - produced by the Communications & Information Technology department at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
State Performance Indicators 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.7
Discern the stated or implied main idea and supporting details of informational and technical passages. SPI 3001.6.1	Finding the Main Idea How are They Selling It? - students read three advertisements and evaluate the type of persuasive writing being employed Main Idea - building blocks of comprehension - exercises to print included Main Idea - The main idea of a paragraph is what all the sentences are about. Read the paragraph and ask, "What's your point?" Main Idea - lesson on main idea of a passage and an activity to print Reading Comprehension - free reading comprehension worksheets for teachers and parents - includes original stories, poems, essays, and articles Reading Detective - Quia quiz Reading Headlines - read eight headlines and try to determine what the article is about Summarize as You Read - When you summarize, eliminate unnecessary details. Focus on the main idea of the whole passage. What's the Big Idea - solve a riddle by answering questions about the main idea What's the Big Idea? Exercise 1 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." - a worksheet to print, not interactive What's the Big Idea? Exercise 2 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." - a worksheet to print, not interactive What's the Big Idea? Exercise 3 - a bit harder than 1 & 2 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." Then add another example that could be included in that group. Be as specific as you can. - a worksheet to print, not interactive
Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence from informational and technical passages. SPI 3001.6.2	Drawing Inferences - how to be a critical reader How are They Selling It? - students read three advertisements and evaluate the type of persuasive writing being employed Inference Notes - Use this diagram to help interpret inferences. Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions - descriptions of the various ways to aid you in reaching a conclusion Rules of Inference - Lesson discussing the rules of inference.
Use the graphics of informational and technical passages to answer questions. SPI 3001.6.3	Scanning for Visual Details - This lesson will focus on locating visual details and examining them within the overall context of an image Using Graph and Charts Interpreting a Data Chart - answer questions about what can be found in a grid chart Interpreting Column Graphs - answer ten questions about a column graph Interpreting Circle (Pie) Graphs - answer eight questions about a circle graph Using Graphs to Understand Data - a five-question multiple-choice quiz
Determine the appropriateness of a graphic used to support an informational or technical passage. SPI 3001.6.4	Cause and Effect Chain - graphic organizer [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Concept Maps Explained - Concept maps and story webs are visual ways to structure ideas. (sample included Copyright in an Electronic Environment - Fair Use Guidelines for Multimedia Creating a Multimedia Presentation - Follow the steps to make your multimedia presentation Five main types of organizers - links showing examples of many types Graphic Organizers - from Enchanted Learning Graphic Organizers from Education Place Helpful Hints for Presenters - [16 slides] many good suggestions can be found in this PowerPoint show by Silvi Marina Index of Graphic Organizers - from Inspiration Multimedia Presentation Checklist - adaptable for middle school students; a customized checklist that you can print out Photo Analysis Guide - how to analyze photo elements Short Story Elements - five question multiple-choice quiz Ten Tips for PowerPoint Slide Shows - create and deliver visual aids that complement and reinforce your message. Twelve Tips for Creating a Better PowerPoint Slide Show - produced by the Communications & Information Technology department at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Identify an informational or technical text’s organizational structure. SPI 3001.6.5	Expository Organizational Patterns - information and examples of each type Ordering the Phrases - excellent interactive quiz - learn about the different stages of a presentation and to learn some phrases that tell your audience where you are in your presentation. Organized Speech Writing: Speech Structure - 7 part video lesson Patterns of Organization and Their Clue Words - handout - defines term with example word usage [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Principles of Organization - scroll to middle of page to get to this section; four broad principles Planning, Writing, and Completing Oral Presentations - a quiz with thirty multiple-choice questions and five essay questions Speech Organization - determine the most appropriate organizational pattern for a variety of extemporaneous topics Types of Organizational Patterns - explanations of the types of patterns of a speech
Differentiate between a critique and summary. SPI 3001.6.6	Examples of Good Critiques - article with questions to ask yourself while doing a critique. Informative Speech Critique Form - template for evaluating a speech Persuasive Speech Critique Sheet - template of things to think about when doing a critique [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Paraphrase Craze - Well thought out lesson with lots of chances to practice. If you want to get rid of the horrible background in IE go to Tools, Internet Options, click on Accessibility at the bottom of the General tab and click Ingore Colors. Ahhh, much better. Paraphrase Practice Worksheet - two paragraphs to read and paraphrase on paper Paraphrase Self Test - Type something in the first box as the base text. Next type your paraphrase of the first text. As you type you will see an evaluation below the second box indicating overlapping language Paraphrase: Write it in Your Own Words - six steps to effective paraphrasing plus some examples of good (and bad) paraphrasing Paraphrasing - instructions on how to paraphrase; good beginning lesson Paraphrasing Exercise - [not interactive] five paragraphs to read and paraphrase on your own paper [ Possible Answers here ] Paraphrasing Practice - a six slide show - one at a time show the slides and allow students time to paraphrase. Note to teacher: Allow students time to read the slide carefully and then press the B key to black out your screen. Press B one more time to get back to the show. Paraphrasing Practice - suggestions on how to paraphrase followed by a paragraph to read and paraphrase on paper Paraphrasing Topic Sentences - Read five paragraphs and then select the sentence that best paraphrases the topic sentence of the paragraph. Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing - defines each and then tells why and how to use each Sample Speaker Critique - read how this person does a critique Scaling Back to Essentials: Scaffolding Summarization With Fishbone Mapping -complete fishbone maps that highlight the main ideas and relevant details from a cause-effect text; lesson plan [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Self Test: Identifying and Avoiding Plagiarism - excellent examples and tests of the right way to quote, paraphrase and summarize Speech Analysis #1: How to Study and Critique a Speech - series of articles examining different aspects of presentation analysis Speech Critiques Examples - great site with video of people speaking to critique, plus their critique on the speech. Speech Self Critique Guide - he following guidelines should be used in practice sessions to evaluate the speaker and speech and note possible areas of improvement. Summarizing - interactive lesson and exercise Summarizing - lesson on learning to summarize 'Summarising' worksheets - worksheets to print and answer keys What is summarising? - UK site - understanding how to summarize (UK spelling used)
Select the best synthesis of a given set of information. SPI 3001.6.7
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