Teaching Practice Thinking About Thinking: What Makes a Good Question? STANDARDS
Arizona State Standards
Reading (Grades 4-5) PO 4. Draw defensible conclusions based on events and settings
Reading (Grades 6-8) R-E2. Use reading strategies such as making inferences and predictions, summarizing, paraphrasing, differentiating fact from opinion, drawing conclusions, and determining the author’s purpose and perspective to comprehend written selection
R-E3. Analyze selections of fiction, nonfiction and poetry by identifying the plot line distinguishing the main character from minor ones; describing the relationships between and motivations of characters; and making inferences about the events, setting, style, tone, mood and meaning of the selection
Writing (Grades 6-8) PO 4. Present clearly written and organized information
PO 4. Use personal interpretation, analysis, evaluation or reflection to evidence understanding of subject
W-E3.Write a summary that presents information clearly and accurately, contains the most significant details and preserves the position of the author
Technology (Grades 4-5)3T-E1. Use formatting capabilities of technology tools for communicating and illustrating
4T-E2. Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, communication and publishing activities to create curricular related products for audiences inside and outside the classroom
