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

1.04, 1.05, 1.06, 2.03, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.05, 3.06, 3.09, 4.01, 4.05, 4.06, 5.01, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05, 5.07, 6.02, 6.03, 6.06, 6.07

7.01, 7.02, 7.04, 7.05, 7.06, 8.02, 8.03, 8.04, 8.06, 9.02, 9.03, 10.01, 10.04, 11.01, 11.02, 12.02, 12.03, 12.04, 12.05

Example Assignments

Cause-Effect:

Physical activity and nutrition have numerous physiological effects on the body. Describe the benefits of balanced nutrition and physical activity and the negative consequences of lack of physical activity and poor nutrition.

Create a role-play using conflict resolution skills to resolve a problem between two friends.

Definition:

Explain some of the signs of an unhealthy relationship. Use that information to create an awareness ad for healthful dating relationships.

Cause-Effect:

Evaluate what you know about the role of physical activity in a diverse society. Explain why certain sports seem to be more popular than others and how the culture influences the popularity of the sport.

Collect data or stats on your team during play. Use the data to develop a course of action in order to improve play and chances of winning.

Definition:

Identify roles and duties for each person on a team. Engage in various duties as they pertain to games and sports such as officiating, judging, or refereeing and develop a means to evaluate the duties performed.