Writing in Science Write arguments focused on Scientific Writing Argumentative Writing Formally assessed in 7th Grade: Throughout year discipline-specific content. Assessment Ideas: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the The student will make a claim for or development, organization, and against continental drift and give style are appropriate to task, evidence to defend the claim. purpose, and audience. The student will make a claim for or With some guidance and against viruses as living things and support from peers and adults, give evidence to defend the claim. develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a The student will make a claim for or new approach, focusing on how against the use of genetically modified well purpose and audience have organisms and give evidence to been addressed. defend the claim. Use technology, including the The student will make a claim for or Internet, to produce and publish against the drilling of oil in protected writing and present the areas in Alaska. relationships between information and ideas clearly *See attached rubric for scoring and efficiently Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Writing in Science Throughout year Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Scientific Writing Argumentative Writing Formally assessed in 7th Grade: Assessment Ideas: The student will make a claim for or against continental drift and give evidence to defend the claim. The student will make a claim for or against viruses as living things and give evidence to defend the claim. The student will make a claim for or against the use of genetically modified organisms and give evidence to defend the claim. The student will make a claim for or against the drilling of oil in protected areas in Alaska. *See attached rubric for scoring
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