GT Scope and Sequence Skills Continuum Grade Fifth The gifted Fifth Grade student will be provided opportunities in his/her identified area(s)* of giftedness to: and contrast historical and contemporary media Evaluate how cultural group portrayals in visual, print, and • Compare • presented from opposing points of view electronic media impact individual perceptions (KCP, PR) Study and apply rhetorical devices used in contemporary and Illustrate how opinions support or detract from arguments in • • historical communications various fields of study THINKING Evaluate written and oral communication samples to determine Determine how generalizations can lead to misinformation , • • how language, style, medium, and presentation impact targeted misconceptions, and misunderstandings audiences COMMUNICATION Evaluate the impact word choice and expressive style have when CRITICAL • presenting new ideas in a variety of situations Determine the lasting effects of planned outcomes Determine the credibility and validity of information and data to • • be used as part of a research study Analyze situations and issues to determine appropriate pathways • for problem solving Design and complete a formal research study based on a • research model (survey, descriptive or historical) Evaluate and determine the value of novel solutions stemming • THINKING from a single problem Utilize multiple, complex search engines to gather data for • research projects RESEARCH Evaluate historical studies from various data sources to • CREATIVE determine significance and authenticity *Note- This continuum is interdisciplinary and can be used as a framework for differentiating the curriculum for gifted students in any combination of the four core content areas (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies). The goal is for gifted students to experience advanced work that leads to the development of advanced level products.
GT Scope and Sequence Skills Continuum Grade Fifth The gifted Fifth Grade student will be provided opportunities in his/her identified area(s)* of giftedness to: COMMUNICATION • Compare and contrast historical and contemporary media presented from opposing points of view • Study and apply rhetorical devices used in contemporary and historical communications • Evaluate written and oral communication samples to determine how language, style, medium, and presentation impact targeted audiences • Evaluate the impact word choice and expressive style have when presenting new ideas in a variety of situations CRITICAL THINKING • Evaluate how cultural group portrayals in visual, print, and electronic media impact individual perceptions (KCP, PR) • Illustrate how opinions support or detract from arguments in various fields of study • Determine how generalizations can lead to misinformation , misconceptions, and misunderstandings CREATIVE THINKING • Determine the lasting effects of planned outcomes • Analyze situations and issues to determine appropriate pathways for problem solving • Evaluate and determine the value of novel solutions stemming from a single problem RESEARCH • Determine the credibility and validity of information and data to be used as part of a research study • Design and complete a formal research study based on a research model (survey, descriptive or historical) • Utilize multiple, complex search engines to gather data for research projects • Evaluate historical studies from various data sources to determine significance and authenticity *Note- This continuum is interdisciplinary and can be used as a framework for differentiating the curriculum for gifted students in any combination of the four core content areas (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies). The goal is for gifted students to experience advanced work that leads to the development of advanced level products.
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