NYS Common Core Learning Standards:
Historical Figures Biography Assignment
Students will use internet websites to access and research
information needed for their chosen historical figure. The students will
demonstrate their ability to comprehend informational text in the content area
of social studies. They will also be
required to record their facts and information in their research packet (see
link). They will then use the video
program Xtranormal to enhance the main ideas of their chosen historical figure
by presenting their research in the form of a cartoon video specific to their
character choice.
Here are the specific CCLS used in this assignment, as well
as the link to the entire CCLS.
Grade 2:
Reading- Foundational
Skills- RF
Phonics & Word Recognition 2.3
Fluency 2.4
Reading for
Information- RI
Key Ideas & Details 2.1, 2.3
Craft & Structure 2.5, 2.6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas 2.7
Writing- W
Text Types & Purposes 2.2
Production & Distribution of Writing 2.6
Research to Build & Present Knowledge 2.7
Range of Writing 2.11