Time, Continuity, and Change a. demonstrate an understanding that different people may describe the same event or situation in diverse ways, citing reasons for the differences in views. Individuals, Groups, and Institutions d. identify and describe examples of tensions between and among individuals, groups, or institutions, and how belonging to more than one group can cause internal conflicts. Power, Authority, and Governance f. identify and describe factors that contribute to cooperation and cause disputes within and among groups and nations. Science, Technology, and Society a. identify and describe examples in which science and technology have changed the lives of people, such as in homemaking, childcare, work, transportation, and communication. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.
Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts.
Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes. Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.