Standard(s):
[SC2015] (3) 11 : 11 ) Construct an argument from evidence to explain the likelihood of an
organism's ability to survive when compared to the resources in a certain
habitat (e.g., freshwater organisms survive well, less well, or not at all in
saltwater; desert organisms survive well, less well, or not at all in
woodlands).
a. Construct explanations that forming groups helps some organisms survive.
b. Create models that illustrate how organisms and their habitats make up a
system in which the parts depend on each other.
c. Categorize resources in various habitats as basic materials (e.g.,
sunlight, air, freshwater, soil), produced materials (e.g., food, fuel, shelter), or as nonmaterial (e.g., safety, instinct, nature-learned behaviors).
[SC2015] (4) 9 : 9 ) Examine evidence to support an argument that the internal and external
structures of plants (e.g., thorns, leaves, stems, roots, colored petals, xylem,
phloem) and animals (e.g., heart, stomach, lung, brain, skin) function to
support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
[ELA2015] (3) 10 : 10 ) Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. [RI.3.1]
[ELA2015] (3) 14 : 14 ) Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently. [RI.3.5]
[ELA2015] (3) 22 : 22 ) Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons. [W.3.1]
a. Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons. [W.3.1a]
b. Provide reasons that support the opinion. [W.3.1b]
c. Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons. [W.3.1c]
d. Provide a concluding statement or section. [W.3.1d]
[ELA2015] (4) 22 : 22 ) Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. [W.4.1]
a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose. [W.4.1a]
b. Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. [W.4.1b]
c. Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition). [W.4.1c]
d. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. [W.4.1d]
[ELA2015] (5) 22 : 22 ) Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. [W.5.1]
a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. [W.5.1a]
b. Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. [W.5.1b]
c. Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically). [W.5.1c]
d. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. [W.5.1d]
