Benchmarks (4 - 7)
B.
Recognize the difference between cause and effect and fact and opinion to analyze text.
D.
Identify arguments and persuasive techniques used in informational text.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 4)
4.
Identify examples of cause and effect used in informational text.
7.
Distinguish fact from opinion.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 5)
2.
Identify, distinguish between and explain examples of cause and effect in informational text.
7.
Analyze the difference between fact and opinion.
8.
Distinguish relevant from irrelevant information in a text and identify possible points of confusion for the reader.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
2.
Analyze examples of cause and effect and fact and opinion.
6.
Identify an author's argument or viewpoint and assess the adequacy and accuracy of details used.
Benchmarks (3 - 4)
B.
Respond to presentations and media messages by stating the purpose and summarizing main ideas.
D.
Identify examples of facts and opinions and explain their differences.
G.
Deliver a variety of presentations, using visual materials as appropriate.
Benchmarks (5 - 7)
B.
Explain a speaker's point of view and use of persuasive techniques in presentations and visual media.
F.
Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual materials and technology.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 4)
2.
Recall the main idea, including relevant supporting details, and identify the purpose of presentations and visual media.
3.
Distinguish between a speaker's opinions and verifiable facts.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. present events or ideas in a logical sequence and maintain a clear focus;
b. demonstrate an understanding of the topic;
c. include relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes to clarify and explain information;
d. organize information to include a clear introduction, body and conclusion;
e. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
f. draw from several sources and identify sources used.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 5)
3.
Identify the speaker's purpose in presentations and visual media (e.g., to inform, to entertain, to persuade).
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the main idea with relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. organize information, including a clear introduction, body and conclusion and follow common organizational structures when appropriate (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
e. draw from several sources and identify sources used.
10.
Deliver persuasive presentations that:
a. establish a clear position;
b. include relevant evidence to support a position and to address potential concerns of listeners; and
c. follow common organizational structures when appropriate (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
3.
Interpret the speaker's purpose in presentations and visual media (e.g., to inform, to entertain, to persuade).
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the controlling idea or thesis with relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. include an effective introduction and conclusion and use a consistent organizational structure (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
e. draw from multiple sources and identify sources used.
10.
Deliver persuasive presentations that:
a. establish a clear position;
b. include relevant evidence to support position and to address potential concerns of listeners; and
c. follow common organizational structures when appropriate (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution).