RLA Lessons

Lesson Purpose

The purpose of the lesson is to help students to more readily understand the construction of an essay in an IT context by conducting a research project on coding languages. If students are able to successfully conduct research, understand the text, and summarize it, then the student will more readily understand the basic requirements an entery-level position within the workforce as well. 

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Lesson Objectives

Students will be successful in completing this lesson when they can conduct research, comprehend the article, and summarize the article acccording to the rubric below. 16/20 points on the rubric demonstrates mastery.

Student Target

I can conduct academic research in the IT field, define vocabulary, and summarize IT jargon concisely.

CCR Standards

Writing

• Writing Anchor 6

  Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
  

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Writing Anchor 6: Level D

• W.7.6

  Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

KYAE Employability Standards