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Concepts

What content standards deal with these concepts (content, CCSS ELA, AASL)?

Problem Solving

AASL:

• 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.
• 2.3.1 Connect understanding to the real world.

CCSS ELA

• CC.8.W.1.a Text Types and Purposes: Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
• CC.8.W.7 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.

AASL:

• 1.1.3 Develop and refine a range of questions to frame the search for new understanding.
• 1.1.7 Make sense of information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconception, main and supporting ideas, conflicting information, and point of view or bias.

• 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.

CCSS ELA

• CC.8.L.6 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
• CC.8.R.I.2 Key Ideas and Details: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.

Speaking and Listening

AASL:

• 3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.
• 2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understanding.
• 3.2.1 Demonstrate leadership and confidence by presenting ideas to others in both formal and informal situations.

CCSS ELA

• CC.8.L.1 Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• CC.8.L.3 Knowledge of Language: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Research Skills

AASL:

• 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, availability, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context.
• 1.3.2 Seek divergent perspectives during information gathering and assessment.

CCSS ELA

• CC.8.W.7 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.

• CC.8.R.I.1 Key Ideas and Details: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Reading & Writing Skills

AASL:

• 4.1.2 Read widely and fluently to make connections with self, the world, and previous reading.

• 3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.
• 2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understanding.

CCSS ELA

• CC.8.L.2 Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
• CC.8.W.6 Production and Distribution of Writing: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
• CC.8.W.1.c Text Types and Purposes: Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.

Persuasive Skills

AASL:

• 3.3.3 Use knowledge and information skills and dispositions to engage in public conversation and debate around issues of common concern.

CCSS ELA

• CC.8.SL.4 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
• CC.8.SL.2 Comprehension and Collaboration: Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.

Time Management

AASL:

• 3.2.3 Demonstrate teamwork by working productively with others.

CCSS ELA

• CC.8.SL.1.b Comprehension and Collaboration: Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

Collaboration

AASL:

• 2.1.5 Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve problems.
• 1.1.9 Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding.

CCSS ELA

• CC.8.SL.1.a Comprehension and Collaboration: Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
• CC.8.SL.1.a Comprehension and Collaboration: Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.