Academic standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.2.4
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.1
- Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.7
- Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.1
- Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.7
- Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.7
- Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1
- Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.3
- Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.4
- Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1
- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.3
- Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1
- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.5
- With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.7
- Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.6
- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate...
- CLE 3108.4.2
- Describe the properties of regular polygons, including comparative classification of them and special points and segments.
- CLE 3108.4.4
- Develop geometric intuition and visualization through performing geometric constructions with straightedge/compass and with technology.
- CLE 3108.4.5
- Extend the study of planar figures to three-dimensions, including the classical solid figures, and develop analysis through cross-sections.
- CLE 3108.4.8
- Establish processes for determining congruence and similarity of figures, especially as related to scale factor, contextual applications, and transformations.
- GLE 0201.1.2
- Employ a variety of strategies to decode words and expand vocabulary.
- GLE 0201.2.1
- Develop critical listening skills essential for comprehension, problem solving, and task completion.
- GLE 0201.2.2
- Develop critical speaking skills essential for effective communication.
- GLE 0201.3.4
- Revise first drafts for clearer meaning, correct capitalization, and punctuation.
- GLE 0201.8.2
- Employ a variety of basic reading comprehension strategies.
- GLE 0201.8.3
- Develop reading fluency and accuracy.
- GLE 0301.2.1
- Continue to develop basic listening skills necessary for communication.
- GLE 0301.2.2
- Continue to develop basic speaking skills necessary for communication.
- GLE 0401.2.1
- Continue to develop oral language skills necessary for communication.
- GLE 0401.2.2
- Continue to develop listening skills necessary for communication.
- SPI 0301.6.4
- Locate information using available text features (e.g., charts, maps, graphics).
- SPI 0401.6.6
- Use available text features (e.g., graphics and illustrations) to make meaning from text.
- TSS.ELA.2.FL.F.5
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- TSS.ELA.2.RI.IKI.8
- Describe how reasons support specific points an author makes in a text.
- TSS.ELA.2.RI.KID.1
- Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
- TSS.ELA.2.RL.KID.1
- Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
- TSS.ELA.2.SL.CC.1
- Participate with varied peers and adults in collaborative conversations in small or large groups about appropriate 2nd grade topics and texts.
- TSS.ELA.2.SL.CC.3
- Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather information or clarify something that is not understood.
- TSS.ELA.2.SL.PKI.4
- Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences.
- TSS.ELA.2.W.PDW.5
- With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and strengthen writing as needed by revising and...
- TSS.ELA.2.W.RBPK.7
- Participate in shared research and writing projects, such exploring a number of books on a single topic or engaging in science experiments to produce a report.
- TSS.ELA.3.RI.IKI.7
- Use information gained from illustrations and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of a text.
- TSS.ELA.3.RI.IKI.8
- Explain how reasons support specific points an author makes in a text.
- TSS.ELA.3.RL.IKI.7
- Explain how illustrations in a text contribute to what is conveyed by the words.
- TSS.ELA.3.SL.CC.1
- Prepare for collaborative discussions on 3rd grade level topics and texts; engage effectively with varied partners, building on others' ideas and...
- TSS.ELA.3.SL.CC.3
- Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
- TSS.ELA.3.W.PDW.6
- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing, as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate...
- TSS.ELA.4.SL.CC.1
- Prepare for collaborative discussions on 4th grade level topics and texts; engage effectively with varied partners, building on others' ideas and...
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Essential and guiding questions:
From Lesson 16:
- What are the differences and similarities between congruence and similarity?
- When is being similar “good enough”?
From Lesson 17:
- How are the theorems in this lesson connected?
- Which of these theorems would appear to most useful in the real world?
From Lesson 18:
- How are congruent triangles and similar triangles the same and different?
- How are congruence relationships useful in everyday life?
