CURRICULUM MAP
NJDOE Big Idea for Content Area:
All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.
The development of social studies skills enables learners to apply the concept of time, location, distance, relationships and points of view to the study of contemporary and past peoples, places, issues and events.
NJDOE Essential Question for Content Area:
How does understanding a text’s structure help me better understand its meaning?
What is the formal and informal relationship of the United States to other nations?
What social, political, and economic opportunities and problems arise when cultures interact?
How do we affirm individual and group identities and at the same time learn to respect and appreciate the identities of others?
What social, political, and economic opportunities and problems arise when cultures interact?
How do we affirm individual and group identities and at the same time learn to respect and appreciate the identities of others?
NJDOE Enduring Understandings: -
Understanding of a text’s features, structures, and characteristics facilitate the reader’s ability to make meaning of the text.
Nations interact with each other through trade, treaties and use of force.
- The earth is a global community where the actions of one country can affect lives in other countries.
- The U.S. view of global issues and challenges may not be the same as the views held by other countries and cultures.
- The earth is a global community where the actions of one country can affect lives in other countries.
- The U.S. view of global issues and challenges may not be the same as the views held by other countries and cultures.
Teacher:__Alexandria Garruto, Marylouise Genovino___ School:___Oliver Street_
Theme/Topic:_________China A Global Giant______________ Content Area/s:____LAL_
Grade: ______________7_____ Timeframe:____________One month______________________
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS | CONTENT | SKILLS | ASSESSMENTS | RESOURCES |
What's it really like in China? Why is it important to study China? How will the study of China affect my life? | CONCEPT: In our global world, we must learn to respect and appreciate the significance of other cultures. China as a world power Economics Exports to the USA China’s culture People Languages Religions Provinces | NJCCCS with CPI’S Research Comprehend Summarize Paraphrase Writing Persuasive Stating the Issue Supporting details Transitions Formatting | Write a persuasive essay on : explain whether or not you believe China could become a threat to the United States economy. Be sure to provide details and examples that support your point of view on this issue. Be sure to use the data that you’ve gathered from your informational brochures and ANY research you’ve done on this project. Informational online presentations | Our Chinese language teacher, Ms. Athena Rubino |
NJCCCS 3.1.6. G 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 6.2 E 1, 4, 7, 8 | Any questions mgenovino@nps.k12.nj.us |
