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Exposition: Non-Fiction Writing Research Assignment: AASL Standards for 21st Century Learners

TEENS AND CELL PHONES -- OR -- TEENS AND BALANCING SCHOOL WITH WORK: This guide will assist Exposition students work through the research process and write the best argumentative paper involving the choice between the two topics.

AASL Standards for 21st Century Learners

Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.

1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real- world connection for using this process in own life. 

1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning.

1.1.3 Develop and refine a range of questions to frame the search for new understanding.

1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.

 


Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.

2.1.1 Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical-thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge.

2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful. 

2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real-world situations, and further investigations.

2.3.1 Connect understanding to the real world.

2.4.3 Recognize new knowledge and understanding.

 


Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.

3.1.1 Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting ont he learning. 

3.1.6  Use information and technology ethically and responsibly. 

3.3.4  Create products that appy to authentic, real-world contexts. 


Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

4.2   Read widely and 

fluently to make  

connections with  

self, the world, and  

previous reading.



4.1.4 Seek information for 

personal learning in a  

variety of formats and  

genres.



4.1.5 Connect ideas to own 

interests and previous 

knowledge and experience.

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