Common Core State Standards–English Language Arts
STRAND
SAMPLE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, GRADES 6–8
Reading Informational Text
Examine claims about “clean” sources of energy (e.g., hydroelectric,
solar, nuclear, and wind) and form a set of questions to ask industry
experts to help determine if the claims are accurate.
RI.6.8. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in
a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and
evidence from claims that are not. RI.8.8. Trace and evaluate the
argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the
reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient
to support the claims.
Learn about San Francisco’s efforts to diversify its water supply,
and then write a letter to a local newspaper editor advocating for
increasing your community’s resilience with more diverse sources
of water and power. For reference, see “Local Water Supply” at
www.sfwater.org/localwater.
Writing History/Social
Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects
WHST.6-8.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a
topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the
selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
History – Social Science Content Standards for California Public Schools
HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL
SCIENCE ANALYSIS SKILLS
SAMPLE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, GRADES 6–8
Historical Interpretation
Find out how pricing rates for local water or power differ between
regional and retail customers, and how rates have changed over
the past 20 years. Determine reasons for those changes.
6-8.6. Students interpret basic indicators of economic performance
and conduct cost-benefit analyses of economic and political issues.
BIG IDEAS
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Grades 6–8
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SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
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