ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS RESOURCES

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

1.01, 1.02, 2.01, 2.02, 2.04, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 4.01, 5.01, 6.01, 6.02

1.02, 2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 4.04, 5.01, 6.01, 6.02

1.02, 2.01, 2.03, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 4.01, 4.03, 5.01, 6.01, 6.02

1.01, 1.02, 2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 3.01, 3.02, 4.01, 4.02, 5.01, 6.01, 6.02

Example Assignments

Definition:

Many teenagers express a need for more independence than their parents feel is appropriate. Given our recent readings, events in the news, and/or your own experiences and observations, define the differences between independence and rebellion.

Cause-Effect:

We have read about people around the world who have faced choices about how to change their ways of life. Given those readings, current events, and/or your own experiences and observations, explore the causes and effects of civil disobedience.

Cause-Effect:

Explain how a specific historical event may generate American civil disobedience.

Problem-Solution:

Given the recent events, what options does the government have to ensure security for its citizens while protecting civil liberties?