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APPENDIX M: Connections to the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Pages 493-504

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... To ensure the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for literacy work in tandem with the specific content demands outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
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... . Supporting CCSS Literacy Anchor Standards and Relevant Portions of the Corresponding Standards for Science and Technical Subjects Connection to Science and Engineering Practice CCR Reading Anchor #1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences Evidence plays a critical role in the kinds of questions asked, from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
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... CCR Speaking and Listening Anchor #1: Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations The ability to pose relevant questions, clarify or elaborate on the and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and ideas of others, or request information from others is crucial to persuasively. learning and conducting investigations in science class.
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... . Supporting CCSS Literacy Anchor Standards and Relevant Portions of the Corresponding Standards for Connection to Science and Engineering Practice Science and Technical Subjects CCR Reading Anchor #3: Analyze how and why individuals, events, or ideas develop and interact over the course of Systematic investigations in the field or laboratory lie a text.
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... . Supporting CCSS Literacy Anchor Standards and Relevant Portions of the Corresponding Standards for Science and Technical Subjects Connection to Science and Engineering Practice CCR Reading Anchor #7: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually Scientists and engineers present data in a myriad of visual and quantitatively, as well as in words.
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... . Supporting CCSS Literacy Anchor Standards and Relevant Portions of the Corresponding Standards for Science and Technical Subjects Connection to Science and Engineering Practice CCR Reading Anchor #1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical Evidence plays a critical role in determining a theory inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from in science and a design solution in engineering.
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... With a other information and examples." focus on clearly communicating complex ideas and • WHST.9-10.2: "Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, information by critically choosing, arranging, and concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge of analyzing information, Writing Standard 2 requires the topic." students to develop theories with the end goal of • WHST.11-12.2: "Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended explanation in mind. definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic." CCR Writing Anchor #8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the Collecting relevant data across a broad spectrum credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
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... . Supporting CCSS Literacy Anchor Standards and Relevant Portions of the Corresponding Standards for Science and Technical Subjects Connection to Science and Engineering Practice CCR Reading Anchor #6: Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
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... Speaking and Listening Standard 4 stresses evidence, sound and valid reasoning." how the presentation of findings crucially relies on how • SL.9-10.4: "Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically." the evidence is used to illuminate the line of reasoning • SL.11-12.4: "Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective embedded in the explanation offered. … alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed." Connections to the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects 167
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... . Supporting CCSS Literacy Anchor Standards and Relevant Portions of the Corresponding Standards for Science and Technical Subjects Connection to Science and Engineering Practice CCR Reading Anchor #2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the Part of the power of a scientific theory or engineering key supporting details and ideas.
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... • WHST.9-10.8: "using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research Writing Standard 8 spells out the importance of question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas." gathering applicable information from multiple reliable • WHST.11-12.8: "using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of sources so that information can be communicated the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas." accurately. CCR Speaking and Listening Anchor #1: Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and Reasoning and argument require critical listening and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.


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