Unit 6 Future of Communication: Objectives
Objectives:
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Standard |
Language Arts Benchmark |
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11.7.3.3 |
Write narratives and other creative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. b. Use literary and narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, rhythm, repetition, rhyme, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution). d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, figurative and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. Provide a conclusion (when appropriate to the genre) that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative or creative text. |
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11.7.4.4 |
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. |
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11.7.5.5 |
Use a writing process to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. |
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11.7.6.6 |
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information. |
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11.7.9.9 |
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. |
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11.7.10.10 |
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. a. Independently select writing topics and formats for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks. |
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11.9.7.7 |
Understand, analyze, evaluate, and use different types of print, digital, and multi-modal media. |
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11.9.8.8 |
As an individual or in collaboration, create a multimedia work, a remix of original work and the work of others, or a piece of digital communication for a specific purpose (e.g., to connect literature to a culture or a literary period, to recast a piece of literature into a different time period or culture, to critique popular culture, to create a parody or satire). a. Present, transform or remix content in an ethical manner, demonstrating an understanding of copyright, attribution, citation, the principles of Fair Use, and the different types of Creative Commons licenses. b. Publish the work and share with an audience. |
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11.11.6.6 |
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. |
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Standard |
Technology Benchmarks (ISTE NETS•S) |
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1. Creativity & Innovation |
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. |
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2. Communication & Collaboration |
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. |
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5. Digital Citizenship |
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. |
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6. Technology Operations and Concepts |
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. |