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Information Privacy in the Internet Era by Roman Wong, Ph.D. Benchmarks Information Privacy in the Internet Era Miami-Dade County Competency-Based Curriculum Standards Language Arts-English I (Grade 9) Component: Composition Competency: A Objectives: 1. Understands and practices the reading-writing connection. 3. Uses personal experiences, discussions, visual stimuli, observation, reading research, and media to generate ideas for writing. Component: Listening/Speaking/Viewing Competency: A Objectives: 2. Demonstrates appropriate listening skills in a variety of settings. 3. Prepares and presents a speech or oral report designed to inform, persuade or entertain an audience. 5. Contributes appropriately to an oral discussion. 6. Writes accurate notes from an oral presentation. 7. Evaluates an oral presentation 8. Observes and evaluates a variety of media materials Component: Informational Reading/Information Literacy/Study and Test-Taking Competency: A Objective: 1. Practices the following reading strategies both within an individual selection and among a variety of selections: -determines the following in a reading selection: sequence of events or ideas stated or implied main idea fact/opinion generalization conclusion -varies reading rate to suit purpose and subject matter (to include skimming, scanning, and analytical reading) -monitors comprehension of a reading selection (to include asking questions, rereading, and paraphrasing) Language Arts-English II (Grade 10) Component: Composition Competencies: A, B, & C Objectives: 1. Understands and practices the reading-writing connection. 5. Writes for a variety of audiences and purposes Component: Listening/Speaking/Viewing Competency: A Objectives: 1. Demonstrates appropriate listening, speaking, and viewing skills in a variety of cooperative settings. 2. Designs and delivers an oral presentation for a specific purpose and audience using effective verbal and non-verbal techniques. 3. Analyzes and critiques in written or oral form a variety of audio-visual presentations Component: Informational Reading/Information Literacy/Study and Test-Taking Competency: A Objective: 1. Practices the following reading strategies both within an individual selection and among a variety of selections: -determines the following in a reading selection: sequence of events or ideas stated or implied main idea fact/opinion generalization conclusion -varies reading rate to suit purpose and subject matter (to include skimming, scanning, and analytical reading) -monitors comprehension of a reading selection (to include asking questions, rereading, and paraphrasing) English III (Grade 11) Component: Composition Objectives: 1. Understands and practices the reading/writing connection Component: Listening/Speaking/Viewing Objectives: 2. Applies appropriate listening, speaking, and viewing skills in a variety of cooperative settings 3. Designs, delivers, and evaluates classroom oral presentations 4. Analyzes and critiques a variety of audio-visual presentations Component: Informational Reading/Information Literacy/Study and Test-Taking Objective: 1. Uses effective reading strategies in a variety of informational contexts: -previews and identifies organizational patterns, analyzes and evaluates information -determines the main idea and supporting details in a variety of written material -evaluates the accuracy of information in a variety of selections based on the author's purpose and/or bias, audience, and sources -evaluates conflicting information to determine which is more valid English IV (Grade 12) Component: Composition Objectives: 1. Understands and practices the reading/writing connection Component: Listening/Speaking/Viewing Objective: 3. Presents oral reports and/or participates in group presentations Component: Informational Reading/Information Literacy/Study and Test-Taking Objective: 1. Uses effective reading strategies in a variety of informational contexts: -previews and identifies organizational patterns in a variety of selections -determines the main idea and supporting details in a variety of written materials -analyzes and applies information from technical and/or scientific writing -evaluates the accuracy of information in a variety of selections based on the author's purpose and/or bias, audience, and sources, and recognizes this bias as different from the student's point of view or bias -recognizes how sexism, cultural bias, and the use of propaganda produce intended effects -recognizes and uses inductive and deductive reasoning, and recognizes fallacies in reasoning -evaluates conflicting information to determine which is more valid -evaluates information presented in a variety of narrative and visual formats such as charts, graphs, tables, and maps Social Studies American Government (Grade 12) Component: Civic Responsibility Competency: B Objectives: 1. Identify the constitutional guarantees to which an individual is entitled, noting that they reflect the belief that government should protect individual right. 3. Discuss the importance of maintaining a balance between law and order and the need to protect individual rights 5. Evaluate the effects of legislative acts on civil rights and civil liberties in the United States. Miami-Dade County Curriculum Pacing Guide for Language Arts/Reading: This module may be used during any of the four nine-week periods because the skills taught fall into the category of Ongoing Objectives. Teachers may use discretion based on area emphasized in lesson activities. Miami-Dade County Scope and Sequence Planning Outline for American Government: Second Nine Week Cycle Main Topic # 7- Civil Liberties Broward County Critical Content & Performance Indicators American Government Strand C: Civics and Government SS.C.2.4.3 - understand issues of personal concern: the rights and responsibilities of the individual under the US Constitution; the importance of civil liberties; the role of conflict resolution and compromise; and issues involving ethical behavior in politics • explains how crime and its consequences squander a nation's human and economic resources • explains how ethical and moral standards reflect the values of a society SS.C.2.4.5 - understand how personal, political, and economic rights are secured by constitutional government and by such means as the rule of law, checks and balances, an independent judiciary, and a vigilant citizenry • explains how social economic and political decisions made by government impact individuals and their families • gives examples of how freedoms, rights, and responsibilities are continuously being redefined in the context of modern society Broward County Curriculum Map for American Government November Essential Question: How does the Supreme Court define freedom and security of the person? Broward County Curriculum Map for Language Arts-Grade 9 February/March Essential Question: How do our actions impact others or cause chain reactions? Broward County Curriculum Map for Language Arts-Grade 10 October/November Essential Questions: What is the importance of knowing the truth? In what ways or circumstances might truth be subjective? New State of Florida Sunshine State Standards Language Arts Grades 9-10 Vocabulary Development Standard: The student uses multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary The student will: LA.910.1.6.1 - use new vocabulary that is introduced and taught directly; LA.910.1.6.2 - listen to, read, and discuss familiar and conceptually challenging text; LA.910.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words; LA.910.1.6.4 - categorize key vocabulary and identify salient features; LA.910.1.6.6 - distinguish denotative and connotative meanings of words; LA.910.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings; LA.910.1.6.9 - determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context; LA.910.1.6.10 - determine meanings of words, pronunciation, parts of speech, etymologies, and alternate word choices by using a dictionary, thesaurus, and digital tools Reading Comprehension Standard: The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend grade level text. The student will: LA.910.1.7.2 - analyze the author's purpose and/or perspective in a variety of text and understand how they affect meaning; LA.910.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details; LA.910.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text; LA.910.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts; and Nonfiction Standard: The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the elements of a variety of nonfiction, informational, and expository texts to demonstrate an understanding of the information presented. The student will: LA.910.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions or to state the main idea or provide relevant details; LA.910.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding or relationships among facts, ideas, and events (e.g., representing key points within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, summarizing, comparing, contrasting, or outlining); LA.910.2.2.4 - identify and analyze the characteristics of a variety of types of text (e.g., references, reports, technical manuals, articles, editorials, primary source historical documents, periodicals, job-related materials, practical/functional text); and Informative Writing Standard: The student develops and demonstrates expository writing that provides information related to real-world tasks. The student will: LA.910.4.2.2 - record information and ideas from primary and/or secondary sources accurately and coherently, noting the validity and reliability of these sources and attributing sources of information LA.910.4.2.3 - write informational/expository essays that speculate on the causes and effects of a situation, establish the connection between the postulated causes or effects, offer evidence supporting the validity of the proposed causes or effects, and include introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs Listening and Speaking Standard: The student effectively applies listening and speaking strategies. The student will: LA.910.5.2.1 - select and use appropriate listening strategies according to the intended purpose (e.g., solving problems, interpreting and evaluating the techniques and intent of a presentation) LA.910.5.2.2 - research and organize information for oral communication appropriate for the occasion, audience and purpose (e.g., class discussions, entertaining, informative, persuasive, or technical presentations) LA.910.5.2.3 - use appropriate eye contact, body movements, voice register and oral language choices for audience engagement in formal and informal speaking situations LA.910.5.2.4 - use an engaging introduction and conclusion and the use of figurative language to reinforce the intended message LA.910.5.2.5 - research and organize information that integrates appropriate media into presentations for oral communication (e.g., digital presentations, charts, photos, primary sources, webcasts). Technology Standard: The student develops the essential technology skills for using and understanding conventional and current tools, materials and processes. The student will: LA.910.6.4.1 - use appropriate available technologies to enhance communication and achieve a purpose (e.g., video, digital technology); and LA.910.6.4.2 - routinely use digital tools for publication, communication and productivity. Language Arts Grades 11-12 Vocabulary Development Standard: The student uses multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary. The student will: LA.1112.1.6.1 - use new vocabulary that is introduced and taught directly; LA.1112.1.6.2 - listen to, read, and discuss familiar and conceptually challenging text; LA.1112.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words; LA.1112.1.6.4 - categorize key vocabulary and identify salient features; LA.1112.1.6.5 - relate new vocabulary to familiar words; LA.1112.1.6.6 - distinguish denotative and connotative meanings of words; LA.1112.1.6.9 - determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context; LA.1112.1.6.10 - determine meanings of words, pronunciation, parts of speech, etymologies, and alternate word choices by using a dictionary, thesaurus, and digital tools Reading Comprehension Standard: The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend grade level text. The student will: LA.1112.1.7.2 - analyze the author's purpose and/or perspective in a variety of text and understand how they affect meaning; LA.1112.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details and facts; LA.1112.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text; LA.1112.1.7.6 - analyze and evaluate similar themes or topics by different authors across a variety of fiction and nonfiction selections; LA.1112.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts; Nonfiction Standard: The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the elements of a variety of nonfiction, informational, and expository texts to demonstrate an understanding of the information presented. The student will: LA.1112.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions or to state the main idea or provide relevant details; LA.1112.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding or relationships among facts, ideas, and events (e.g., representing key points within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, summarizing, comparing, contrasting, outlining); Informative Writing Standard: The student develops and demonstrates expository writing that provides information related to real-world tasks. The student will: LA.910.4.2.3 - write informational/expository essays that speculate on the causes and effects of a situation, establish the connection between the postulated causes or effects, offer evidence supporting the validity of the proposed causes or effects, and include introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs Listening and Speaking Standard: The student effectively applies listening and speaking strategies. The student will: LA.1112.5.2.1 - demonstrate effective listening skills and behaviors for a variety of purposes, and demonstrate understanding by critically evaluating and analyzing oral presentations; LA.1112.5.2.2 - apply oral communication skills in interviews, formal presentations, and impromptu situations according to designed rubric criteria; LA.1112.5.2.4 - use appropriate eye contact, body movements, and voice register for audience engagement in formal and informal speaking situations; LA.1112.5.2.5 - research and organize information and demonstrate effective speaking skills and behaviors for a variety of formal and informal purposes. Technology Standard: The student develops the essential technology skills for using and understanding conventional and current tools, materials and processes. The student will: LA.1112.6.4.1 - select and use appropriate available technologies (e.g., computer, digital camera) to enhance communication and achieve a purpose (e.g., video, presentations); and LA.112.6.4.2 - routinely use digital tools for publication, communication and productivity. National Standards English (National Council of Teachers of English & International Reading Association) 1. Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works. 3. Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). 4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes. 6. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts. Social Studies (National Council for the Social Studies) Thematic Strand: Individuals, Groups and Institutions Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions. Thematic Strand: Power, Authority and Governance Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance. Thematic Strand: Science, Technology and Society Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of relationships among science, technology, and society. Thematic Strand: Global Connections Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of global connections and interdependence Thematic Strand: Civic Ideals and Practices Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of the ideals, principles, and practices of citizenship in a democratic republic.

Information Privacy in the Internet Era

by Roman Wong, Ph.D.

Benchmarks

Information Privacy in the Internet Era
Miami-Dade County Competency-Based Curriculum Standards

Language Arts-English I (Grade 9)

Component: Composition
Competency: A
Objectives:
1. Understands and practices the reading-writing connection.
3. Uses personal experiences, discussions, visual stimuli, observation, reading research, and
media to generate ideas for writing.

Component: Listening/Speaking/Viewing
Competency: A
Objectives:
2. Demonstrates appropriate listening skills in a variety of settings.
3. Prepares and presents a speech or oral report designed to inform, persuade or entertain an
audience.
5. Contributes appropriately to an oral discussion.
6. Writes accurate notes from an oral presentation.
7. Evaluates an oral presentation
8. Observes and evaluates a variety of media materials

Component: Informational Reading/Information Literacy/Study and Test-Taking
Competency: A
Objective:
1. Practices the following reading strategies both within an individual selection and among a
variety of selections:
-determines the following in a reading selection:
sequence of events or ideas
stated or implied main idea
fact/opinion
generalization
conclusion
-varies reading rate to suit purpose and subject matter (to include skimming, scanning,
and analytical reading)
-monitors comprehension of a reading selection (to include asking questions, rereading,
and paraphrasing)

Language Arts-English II (Grade 10)

Component: Composition
Competencies: A, B, & C
Objectives:
1. Understands and practices the reading-writing connection.
5. Writes for a variety of audiences and purposes

Component: Listening/Speaking/Viewing
Competency: A
Objectives:
1. Demonstrates appropriate listening, speaking, and viewing skills in a variety of cooperative
settings.
2. Designs and delivers an oral presentation for a specific purpose and audience using
effective verbal and non-verbal techniques.
3. Analyzes and critiques in written or oral form a variety of audio-visual presentations

English III (Grade 11)

Component: Composition
Objectives:
1. Understands and practices the reading/writing connection

Component: Listening/Speaking/Viewing
Objectives:
2. Applies appropriate listening, speaking, and viewing skills in a variety of cooperative settings
3. Designs, delivers, and evaluates classroom oral presentations
4. Analyzes and critiques a variety of audio-visual presentations

English IV (Grade 12)

Component: Composition
Objectives:
1. Understands and practices the reading/writing connection

Component: Listening/Speaking/Viewing
Objective:
3. Presents oral reports and/or participates in group presentations

Component: Informational Reading/Information Literacy/Study and Test-Taking
Objective:
1. Uses effective reading strategies in a variety of informational contexts:
-previews and identifies organizational patterns in a variety of selections
-determines the main idea and supporting details in a variety of written materials
-analyzes and applies information from technical and/or scientific writing
-evaluates the accuracy of information in a variety of selections based on the author's
purpose and/or bias, audience, and sources, and recognizes this bias as different from the
student's point of view or bias
-recognizes how sexism, cultural bias, and the use of propaganda produce intended effects
-recognizes and uses inductive and deductive reasoning, and recognizes fallacies in
reasoning
-evaluates conflicting information to determine which is more valid
-evaluates information presented in a variety of narrative and visual formats such as charts,
graphs, tables, and maps

Social Studies

American Government (Grade 12)
Component: Civic Responsibility
Competency: B
Objectives:
1. Identify the constitutional guarantees to which an individual is entitled, noting that they
reflect the belief that government should protect individual right.
3. Discuss the importance of maintaining a balance between law and order and the need to
protect individual rights
5. Evaluate the effects of legislative acts on civil rights and civil liberties in the United States.

Miami-Dade County Curriculum Pacing Guide for Language Arts/Reading:

This module may be used during any of the four nine-week periods because the skills taught fall into the category of Ongoing Objectives. Teachers may use discretion based on area emphasized in lesson activities.

Miami-Dade County Scope and Sequence Planning Outline for American Government:

Second Nine Week Cycle

Main Topic # 7- Civil Liberties

Broward County Critical Content & Performance Indicators

American Government
Strand C: Civics and Government

SS.C.2.4.3 - understand issues of personal concern: the rights and responsibilities of the
individual under the US Constitution; the importance of civil liberties; the role of conflict
resolution and compromise; and issues involving ethical behavior in politics
• explains how crime and its consequences squander a nation's human and economic resources
• explains how ethical and moral standards reflect the values of a society

SS.C.2.4.5 - understand how personal, political, and economic rights are secured by constitutional government and by such means as the rule of law, checks and balances, an independent judiciary, and a vigilant citizenry
• explains how social economic and political decisions made by government impact individuals and their families
• gives examples of how freedoms, rights, and responsibilities are continuously being redefined in the context of modern society

Broward County Curriculum Map for American Government
November
Essential Question:
How does the Supreme Court define freedom and security of the person?

Broward County Curriculum Map for Language Arts-Grade 9
February/March
Essential Question:
How do our actions impact others or cause chain reactions?

Broward County Curriculum Map for Language Arts-Grade 10
October/November
Essential Questions:
What is the importance of knowing the truth? In what ways or circumstances might truth be subjective?

New State of Florida Sunshine State Standards

Language Arts Grades 9-10

Vocabulary Development

Standard: The student uses multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary

The student will:
LA.910.1.6.1 - use new vocabulary that is introduced and taught directly;
LA.910.1.6.2 - listen to, read, and discuss familiar and conceptually challenging text;
LA.910.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words;
LA.910.1.6.4 - categorize key vocabulary and identify salient features;
LA.910.1.6.6 - distinguish denotative and connotative meanings of words;
LA.910.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings;
LA.910.1.6.9 - determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context;
LA.910.1.6.10 - determine meanings of words, pronunciation, parts of speech, etymologies, and alternate word choices by using a dictionary, thesaurus, and digital tools

Reading Comprehension

Standard: The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend grade level text.

The student will:
LA.910.1.7.2 - analyze the author's purpose and/or perspective in a variety of text and understand how
they affect meaning;
LA.910.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through
inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details;
LA.910.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text;
LA.910.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts; and

Nonfiction

Standard: The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the elements of a variety of nonfiction, informational, and expository texts to demonstrate an understanding of the
information presented.

The student will:

LA.910.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions or to state the main idea or provide relevant details;
LA.910.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding or relationships among facts, ideas, and events (e.g., representing key points within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing,
summarizing, comparing, contrasting, or outlining);
LA.910.2.2.4 - identify and analyze the characteristics of a variety of types of text (e.g., references, reports, technical manuals, articles, editorials, primary source historical documents,
periodicals, job-related materials, practical/functional text); and

Informative Writing

Standard: The student develops and demonstrates expository writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.

The student will:

LA.910.4.2.2 - record information and ideas from primary and/or secondary sources accurately and coherently, noting the validity and reliability of these sources and attributing sources of information

LA.910.4.2.3 - write informational/expository essays that speculate on the causes and effects of a situation, establish the connection between the postulated causes or effects, offer evidence supporting the validity of the proposed causes or effects, and include introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs

Listening and Speaking

Standard: The student effectively applies listening and speaking strategies.

The student will:

LA.910.5.2.1 - select and use appropriate listening strategies according to the intended purpose (e.g., solving problems, interpreting and evaluating the techniques and intent of a presentation)

LA.910.5.2.2 - research and organize information for oral communication appropriate for the occasion, audience and purpose (e.g., class discussions, entertaining, informative, persuasive, or technical presentations)

LA.910.5.2.3 - use appropriate eye contact, body movements, voice register and oral language choices for audience engagement in formal and informal speaking situations

LA.910.5.2.4 - use an engaging introduction and conclusion and the use of figurative language to reinforce the intended message

LA.910.5.2.5 - research and organize information that integrates appropriate media into presentations for oral communication (e.g., digital presentations, charts, photos, primary sources, webcasts).

Technology

Standard: The student develops the essential technology skills for using and understanding conventional and current tools, materials and processes.

The student will:

LA.910.6.4.1 - use appropriate available technologies to enhance communication and achieve a purpose (e.g., video, digital technology); and
LA.910.6.4.2 - routinely use digital tools for publication, communication and productivity.

Language Arts Grades 11-12

Vocabulary Development

Standard: The student uses multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary.

The student will:
LA.1112.1.6.1 - use new vocabulary that is introduced and taught directly;
LA.1112.1.6.2 - listen to, read, and discuss familiar and conceptually challenging text;
LA.1112.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words;
LA.1112.1.6.4 - categorize key vocabulary and identify salient features;
LA.1112.1.6.5 - relate new vocabulary to familiar words;
LA.1112.1.6.6 - distinguish denotative and connotative meanings of words;
LA.1112.1.6.9 - determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context;
LA.1112.1.6.10 - determine meanings of words, pronunciation, parts of speech, etymologies, and alternate word choices by using a dictionary, thesaurus, and digital tools

Reading Comprehension

Standard: The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend grade level text.

The student will:

LA.1112.1.7.2 - analyze the author's purpose and/or perspective in a variety of text and understand how they affect meaning;

LA.1112.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details and facts;

LA.1112.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text;

LA.1112.1.7.6 - analyze and evaluate similar themes or topics by different authors across a variety of fiction and nonfiction selections;
LA.1112.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts;

Nonfiction

The student will:

LA.1112.2.2.2 - use information from the text to answer questions or to state the main idea or provide relevant details;
LA.1112.2.2.3 - organize information to show understanding or relationships among facts, ideas, and events (e.g., representing key points within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, summarizing, comparing, contrasting, outlining);

Informative Writing

Standard: The student develops and demonstrates expository writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.

The student will:

Listening and Speaking

Standard: The student effectively applies listening and speaking strategies.

The student will:

LA.1112.5.2.1 - demonstrate effective listening skills and behaviors for a variety of purposes, and demonstrate understanding by critically evaluating and analyzing oral presentations;

LA.1112.5.2.2 - apply oral communication skills in interviews, formal presentations, and impromptu situations according to designed rubric criteria;

LA.1112.5.2.4 - use appropriate eye contact, body movements, and voice register for audience engagement in formal and informal speaking situations;

LA.1112.5.2.5 - research and organize information and demonstrate effective speaking skills and behaviors for a variety of formal and informal purposes.

Technology

Standard: The student develops the essential technology skills for using and understanding conventional and current tools, materials and processes.

The student will:

LA.1112.6.4.1 - select and use appropriate available technologies (e.g., computer, digital camera) to enhance communication and achieve a purpose (e.g., video, presentations); and
LA.112.6.4.2 - routinely use digital tools for publication, communication and productivity.

National Standards

English (National Council of Teachers of English & International Reading Association)

1. Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.

3. Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics).

4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

6. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.

Social Studies (National Council for the Social Studies)

Thematic Strand: Individuals, Groups and Institutions
Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions.

Thematic Strand: Power, Authority and Governance
Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance.

Thematic Strand: Science, Technology and Society
Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of relationships among science, technology, and society.

Thematic Strand: Global Connections
Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of global connections and interdependence

Thematic Strand: Civic Ideals and Practices
Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of the ideals, principles, and practices of citizenship in a democratic republic.