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National Academic and Common Core Standards Grade Level US Academic Standards
Grade 6
LESSON 1: Common Core State Standards
CCSS ELA-LITERACY. RI. 6.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. CCSS ELA-LITERACY. RI. 6.1: Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details, provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. CCSS ELA-LITERACY. SL. 1. C: Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text or issue under discussion. CCSS ELA-LITERACY. SL. 1. C: Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing.
National Core Visual Arts Standards
VA: Re7.2.6: Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions. VA: Re8.1.6: Interpret art by distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.
LESSON 3: Common Core State Standards
CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. W. 6.1. B: Support claim( s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. W. 6.2: Write informative / explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
National Core Visual Arts Standards
VA: Cr1.1.6: Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art. VA: Cr1.2.6: Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art. VA: Cr2.1.6: Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design. VA: Cr3.1.6: Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly. VA: Cn10.1.6: Generate a collection of ideas reflecting current interests and concerns that could be investigated in art-making.
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
NCSS: Explore factors that contribute to one’ s personal identity such as interests, capabilities, and perceptions.
LESSON 5: National Core Visual Arts Standards
VA: Re7.2.6: Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions. VA: Re8.1.6: Interpret art by distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed. VA: Re9.1.6: Develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art.
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
NCSSS: Identify and describe ways family, groups, and community influence the individual’ s daily life and personal choices. NCSSS: Explore factors that contribute to one’ s personal identity such as interests, capabilities, and perceptions. NCSSS: Give examples of how experiences may be interpreted differently by people from diverse cultural perspectives and frames of reference.
LESSON 2: Common Core State Standards
CCSS ELA-LITERACY. RH. 6-8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. RH. 6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. RH. 6-8.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history / social studies.
National Core Visual Arts Standards
VA: Cr1.1.6: Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art. VA: Cr1.2.6: Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
NCSSS: Compare ways in which people from different cultures think about and deal with their physical environment and social conditions; NCSSS: Give examples and describe the importance of cultural unity and diversity within and across groups.
LESSON 4: Common Core State Standards
CCSS ELA-LITERACY. RH. 6-8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. RH. 6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. RH. 6-8.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history / social studies. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. RH. 6-8.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author ' s point of view or purpose( e. g., loaded language).
National Core Visual Arts Standards
VA: Re7.2.6: Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions. VA: Re8.1.6: Interpret art by distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed. VA: Re9.1.6: Develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art.
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
NCSS: Explore and describe similarities and differences in the ways groups, societies, and cultures address similar human needs.
The Rainforest ArtLink Videoconference: Common Core State Standards
CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. SL. 6.1. A: Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. SL. 6.1. B: Follow rules for collegial discussions, set specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. SL. 6.1. C: Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. SL. 6.2: Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats( e. g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. SL. 6.4: Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. RI. 6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. RI. 6.7: Integrate information presented in different media or formats( e. g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
National Core Visual Arts Standards
VA: Re7.2.6: Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions.
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
NCSSS: Explore ways that language, art, music, belief systems and other cultural elements may facilitate global understanding or lead to misunderstanding. NCSSS: Examine the effects of changing technologies on the global community.
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