Ch2 Q5 Relate Objectives to Computer Functions

Chapter 2 Q5: What is the relationship between objectives and computer functions?

Reference: Common Core Literacy in Science

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District Standards Effective as of August 2012

Students are expected to be literate in science and other subjects. The standards for reading and writing show what a student in a certain grade level is expected to accomplish. Below is one of the writing standards for students in 6^th grade along with my comments in italics:

TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES

1. Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. (In other words, stick to the subject.)

a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, (state the problem)

acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from

alternate or opposing claims, (make the problem clear and specific)

and organize the reasons and evidence logically. (put ideas in order)

I have tutored and assisted many students and peers in writing coherently. Even something as simple as a birthday invite or thank-you note must be readable and convey the intent of the writer. In the classroom a learner can use word processors to type the text. Also they should use grammar check and spelling check to review their writings, if the teacher enables those functions. There are templates that students can use to guide them, and the internet abounds with examples of just about every kind of writing.

There are 10 more standards for writing literacy in the Common Core for middle grades. Teachers are expected to begin implementing Common Core in August of 2012 when the Standard Course of Study (SCOS) standards will expire. Teachers as well as students will need to use technology resources to implement these new standards.

References
Lowther, D., and Morrison, G., (2010). Integrating Technology into the Classroom: Skills for the 21st Century. Boston, MA. Pearson Education, Inc. USA