LA: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
LA: Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
LA: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
SS: Describe ways in which language, stories, folktales, music, and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture and influence behavior of people living in a particular culture.
SS: Identify and describe ways family, groups, and community influence the individual’s daily life and personal choices.
SS: Explore factors that contribute to one’s personal identity such as interests, capabilities, and perceptions.
VA: Creativity and innovative thinking are essential life skills that can be developed.
VA: Elaborate on an imaginative idea.
VA: Refine and complete artistic work.
VA: Elaborate visual information by adding details in an artwork to enhance emerging meaning.
VA: Create personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.
VA: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.