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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, 1.03,2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 5.01, 6.02, 6.03, 7.01, 7.04, 8.01, 8.02, 9.01, 9.02, 9.03, 9.04, 10.01, 10.02

1.01, 1.02, 2.01, 2.02, 3.01, 3.02, 4.02, 5.01, 5.02, 6.01, 6.03, 7.03, 8.02, 8.03, 9.03, 10.01, 10.02, 11.02, 12.01, 13.01, 14.02

2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 3.01, 3.02, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 5.02, 5.03, 6.01, 6.03, 7.02, 7.03, 8.02, 8.04, 9.01, 9.02, 9.03, 9.04, 10.03, 11.02, 11.03, 15.03, 16.02, 16.03, 17.02, 17.05, 18.01, 18.02, 18.03, 18.04

1.01, 2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 3.02, 4.02, 9.01, 12.02, 10.01, 14.02, 15.0

1.01, 3.01, 3.02, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 5.02, 6.01, 6.03, 7.02, 7.03, 8.02, 8.04, 9.01, 9.02, 9.03, 9.04, 10.3, 11.02, 11.03, 12.04, 12.05, 14.03, 16.02, 16.03, 17.02, 17.05, 18.01

Example Assignments

Definition:

What is ultrasonography? What are two examples of how it is used in diagnosing disease?

Cause-Effect:

Write an essay describing the negative impact of an alcoholic on his/her family.

Definition:

Compare and contrast arthritis and osteoporosis.

Cause-Effect:

Write a "letter to the editor" supporting hospice care in your community. Include your research of the benefits to patients and their families.

Problem-Solution:

Your pediatric patient needs a blood transfusion. The family's religious beliefs do not support this treatment. What are the options for the health care team?

Tattoos and body piercing are becoming increasingly popular among teens. Explain strategies which might be used to educate teens about the health risks of these procedures.