Saturday, September 14, 2013

literacy standard 3


Literacy standard 3 assignment:

"Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are madehow they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them".

Part 1
Copy the color highlighted words on a on a piece of paper. In your own words, explain what these words and phrases mean. For example, "Analyze how" might mean that you would closely study the text to learn about its parts, how they are put together, and how they are related to each other.

Part 2
Read the text
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-08-29/vending-machines-get-smart-to-accommodate-the-cashless

Part 3
Complete the Graphic Organizer
1. What is the central idea?
2. Write three details that support the central idea.
3. Write an analysis of the text. Include:

  • the purpose of the text
  • the method used by the writer
  • the effectiveness of the text in achieving its goal


Click here for example, explanation and rubric:
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2013/09/common-core-explained.html