Can Animals Think?

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Can Animals Think?

Description:

This task asks students to read an informational text and write an essay in which they use textual evidence to explain how the author develops his/her point of view on the question, “Can animals think?” Responses must adhere to standard English grammar and usage convention. , focusing on standard capitalization.

Education Levels:

Subject:

Writing (composition), Reading

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

PDF

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

New York City Department of Education

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Keywords:

Animals, Anecdotes , Thinking

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

New York City Department of Education

Is Part Of:

http://schools.nyc.gov/

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Articles on animals and thinking (see resource for suggestions)

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Language Arts

Instructional Methods

Assessment Method:

Authentic assessment

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Reading Standards for Literature

Key Ideas and Details

Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Reading Standards for Informational Text

Key Ideas and Details

2. Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Reading Standards for Informational Text

Key Ideas and Details

3. Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 6—12

Text Types and Purposes

2. Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.

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Can Animals Think?

Can Animals Think?

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