SUGGESTED TIME:
50 minutes
RELATED SUBJECT:
English Language Arts
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Conduct a short research project on a topic of interest
- Locate three sources on the chosen topic
- Write an informative text that examines the topic and conveys ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Prohuman Grade 7 Unit 4 Worksheet 3: Writing an Informative Text
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.A
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.B
Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.C
Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.D
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.E
Establish and maintain a formal style.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.F
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET
Intellectual Character A3
Recognize and understand why the intellectual character strengths are not innate (something you are born with) but can be developed with practice and support
Intellectual Character A5
Understand the difference between facts and opinions (or feelings)
LESSON PROCEDURE
- You will write an informative text about a topic you find interesting.
- Identify a topic that interests you.
- Find and read at least three different articles about your topic.
- Your informative text will be shared with three classmates for peer review.
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Informative texts will be graded on the following criteria:
- Meets the length requirement of at least 2-3 pages.
- Includes at least 3 sources with a list of sources at the end.
- Examines a topic and conveys ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
- Introduces a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow.
- Organizes ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect.
- Includes formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
- Develops the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
- Uses appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
- Uses precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
- Establishes and maintains a formal style.
- Provides a concluding statement or section.
- Demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
GRADE 7 UNIT 4 WORKSHEET 3: WRITING AN INFORMATIVE TEXT ABOUT CURIOSITY
- Write an informative text about a topic you find interesting.
- Your text will be shared with three classmates for peer review.
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The informative texts will be graded on the following criteria:
- Meets the length requirement of at least 2-3 pages.
- Includes at least 3 sources with a list of sources at the end.
- Examines a topic and conveys ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
- Introduces a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow.
- Organizes ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect.
- Includes formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
- Develops the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
- Uses appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
- Uses precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
- Establishes and maintains a formal style.
- Provides a concluding statement or section.
- Demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
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