IMPACT: Teaching and Learning for the 21st Century

Language Arts
2007 revision

Guiding Principle
Number 8
An effective English Language Arts curriculum utilizes all forms of media to prepare students to live in an information-rich society

6-5.4 Create persuasive writings such as print advertisements and commercial scripts that develop a central idea with supporting evidence and use language appropriate for the specific audience.

7-2.8 Exemplify the use of propaganda techniques (including glittering generalities and name calling) in informational texts

E3-2.3 Analyze informational texts for indicators of author bias


(standards,
adopted 6/2002)

Elaboration
(Fall 2005)

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Page 1= Grades prek-2
Page 2= Grades 3-5
Pages3,4= Grades 6-8
Page 5= Grades 9-12

(following revisions July 2005)

Gathering Information and Refining A Topic
Grade 6-8
Evaluate sources for accuracy, bias and credibility

Reading Process & Comprehension
Grades 6-8
Explores information texts (non-fiction) by detecting bias and identify propaganda techniques

Social Studies
(revised 2005)

Grade 5 4.1
the popularity of new technology such as automobiles, airplanes, radio, and movies

Grade 5
Summarize the impact of cultural developments in the US following WWII, including the significance of pop culture and mass media and the population shifts to the suburbs

Grade 7-7.2
Explain the significance and impact of the information, technological, and communications revolutions, including the role of TV satellites, computers, and the Internet

7-5.1
Explain the role of propaganda in influencing the US to enter WWI


Grade 8
Explain the causes and effects of changes in SC culture during the 1920s, including .....the rise of mass media.....

Grade 9
emergence of the consumer culture

Econ 4.2
the influence of advertising on consumer choices

Health/Prevention

Standard 4
Analyze the influence of personal beliefs, culture, media, technology and other factors on health.

Personal Health & Wellness
8^th grade, students should be able to: analyze the influence of peers, family, and media on health behaviors;

Nutrition 5^th Grade
explain how media influences the selection of nutrition information, products, and services; and describe marketing and advertising techniques used to influence food selection and body image.

Mental Health-
5^th Grade
recognize influences of media and cultural on self-perception, feelings, and relationships;

Preventing Injuries-5^th
describe media influences on behaviors associated with risk-taking and violence
8^th grade
identify the effects of culture and media on personal safety and violent behaviors

Family Living/Health Sexuality 12^th Grade evaluate the effects of media, technology, and other factors on sexual attitudes and behavior

ATOD 8^th analyze advertising messages related to alcohol and tobacco 12^th evaluate ATOD media messages and marketing techniques