ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS RESOURCES

NCSCS Objectives which support writing features and/or informational writing types (definition, cause-effect, and problem-solution)

3.01, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 5.02, 7.03, 7.04, 8.01, 8.02, 9.02, 9.03

4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 5.04, 7.03, 7.04, 8.02, 8.03, 9.02

3.01, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 7.03, 7.04, 8.01, 8.02, 8.03, 9.02, 9.03

1.02, 1.04, 1.05, 2.03, 2.04, 2.05, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 4.01, 4.03, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 6.02, 6.03, 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.05, 8.03, 8.04

1.04, 2.02, 2.04, 2.05, 2.07, 3.02, 3.03, 4.01, 4.02, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 6.04, 7.01

Example Assignments

Cause-Effect:

Explain some of the ways that music reflects history.

Problem-Solution:

The role of music is often perceived as entertainment and is sometimes eliminated from school programs for that reason. Write a letter to the school board explaining this problem and provide justification for why music programs should not be eliminated from the schools.

Cause-Effect:

Describe the effects of a political event in US history on the music of that time period.

Problem-Solution:

You need to buy a trombone for band class. What are some ways you can research various vendors to determine the best economic value for your purchase?

Definition:

Define aesthetics in music.