Title: Unit 1 Blogging: Objectives
Course: Advanced Composition for the Digital Age SP14 > Section: Unit 1: Blogger

Objectives:

Standard | Language Arts Benchmark
11.7.4.4 | Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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.
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.
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.
11.9.1.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

a.   Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

b.   Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed.

c.   Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.

Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task.
11.9.2.2 | Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
11.11.1.1 | Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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.
Standard | Technology Benchmarks (ISTE NETS•S)
1. Creativity & Innovation | Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
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.
5. Digital Citizenship | Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.