Connection to North Carolina SCOS

The Underground Railroad Literature Circle Unit Meets the Following NC Competencies:

 

Language Arts

Competency Goal 1- The learner will apply enabling strategies and skills to read and write.

1.02 Select key vocabulary critical to the text and apply appropriate meanings as necessary for comprehension.

1.03 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through:
  • wide reading.
  • word study.
  • word reference materials.
  • content area study.
  • writing process elements.
  • writing as a tool.
  • discussions.

1.04 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, on-line reference tools) to identify and comprehend unknown words.

Competency Goal 2- The learner will apply strategies and skills to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed.

2.01 Use metacognitive strategies independently and flexibly to monitor comprehension and extend vocabulary (e.g., skim, scan, reread the text, consult other sources, ask for help, summarize, paraphrase, question).

2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:
  • making predictions.
  • formulating questions.
  • supporting answers from textual information, previous experience, and/or other sources.
  • drawing on personal, literary, and cultural understandings.
  • seeking additional information.
2.09 Listen actively and critically by:
  • asking questions.
  • delving deeper into the topic.
  • elaborating on the information and ideas presented.
  • evaluating information and ideas.
  • making inferences and drawing conclusions.
  • making judgments

Competency Goal 3- The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.

3.03 Justify evaluation of characters and events from different selections by citing supporting evidence in the text(s).

3.05 Integrate main idea and supporting details from multiple sources to expand understanding of texts.

Competency Goal 4- The learner will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and visual text.

4.01 Read aloud grade-appropriate text with fluency, comprehension, expression, and personal style demonstrating an awareness of volume, pace, audience, and purpose.

4.02 Use oral and written language to:
  • formulate hypotheses.
  • evaluate information and ideas.
  • present and support arguments.
  • influence the thinking of others.
4.08 Focus revision on target elements by:
  • improving word choice.
  • rearranging text for clarity.
  • creating simple and/or complex sentences for clarity or impact.
  • developing a lead, characters, or mood

Competency Goal 5- The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.

5.01 Consistently use correct capitalization (e.g., names of magazines, newspapers, organizations) and punctuation (e.g., colon to introduce a list, commas in apposition, commas used in compound sentences).

5.02 Demonstrate understanding in speaking and writing by using:
  • troublesome verbs.
  • nominative, objective, and possessive pronouns.
5.03 Elaborate information and ideas in speaking and writing by using:
  • prepositional phrases.
  • transitions.
  • coordinating and/or subordinating conjunctions.

5.04 Determine the impact of word choice on written and spoken language.

5.05 Spell most commonly used words accurately using a multi-strategy approach to the learning of new spellings.

5.06 Proofread for accuracy of spelling using appropriate strategies to confirm spelling and to correct errors.

5.07 Edit final product for grammar, language conventions, and format.

5.08 Create readable documents through legible handwriting and word processing.

Social Studies

COMPETENCY GOAL 2: The learner will analyze political and social institutions in North America and examine how these institutions respond to human needs, structure society, and influence behavior.

2.03 Recognize how the United States government has changed over time.

COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will examine the roles various ethnic groups have played in the development of the United States and its neighboring countries.

3.01 Locate and describe people of diverse ethnic and religious cultures, past and present, in the United States

3.02 Examine how changes in the movement of people, goods, and ideas have affected ways of living in the United States.

3.03 Identify examples of cultural interaction within and among the regions of the United States.

3.05 Describe the religious and ethnic impact of settlement on different regions of the United States.

3.06 Compare and contrast the roles various religious and ethnic groups have played in the development of the United States with those of Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.

COMPETENCY GOAL 4: The learner will trace key developments in United States history and describe their impact on the land and people of the nation and its neighboring countries.

4.03 Describe the contributions of people of diverse cultures throughout the history of the United States.

4.05 Describe the impact of wars and conflicts on United States citizens, including but not limited to, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and the twenty-first century war on terrorism.

4.06 Evaluate the effectiveness of civil rights and social movements throughout United States' history that reflect the struggle for equality and constitutional rights for all citizens.

Computer Technology Skills

COMPETENCY GOAL 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

2.13 Plan, discuss, and use search strategies with two or more criteria to find information for assignments/projects/products about the Western Hemisphere.

COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.

3.07 Use evaluation tools to select Internet resources and information for content and usefulness in content area assignments.