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

1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04, 1.05, 2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 2.04, 2.05, 2.06, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 4.04, 4.05

5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05

3.01, 3.05, 4.02

1.01, 1.03, 4.02

6.05, 8.03

2.03, 4.03

Example Assignments

Definition:

Compare and contrast the structure and function prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Cause-Effect:

The odds of obtaining heads and tails are 50:50 when flipping a coin repeatedly. Explain why the process does not produce a perfectly ordered pattern of heads and tails.

Cause-Effect:

Assess the importance of the economic development of earth's finite rock, mineral, fossil fuel and other natural resources to society and our daily lives.

Problem-Solution:

Suppose on a perfectly calm day a sailing devotee decides to bring a large and powerful battery-operated fan on board to provide a breeze to move his boat; would the fan be most effective if the sail is up (furled) or down (unfurled)?

Cause-Effect:

Compare and contrast the frequency and wavelength of sound produced by a fixed source with a moving source of sound, the Doppler Effect.