Academic standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.1
- Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.2
- Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.4
- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.9
- Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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Essential and guiding questions:
Text-Dependent Questions:
- What examples does the author provide to help the reader visualize the theory of kinetic energy?
- The author asks the question, “how are kinetic energy and temperature related?” Based on your reading, how would you answer this question?
- Locate the paragraph titled “boiling point.” Read it again, silently. Now answer this question: How does external pressure affect the boiling point of a liquid? Write down your thoughts, then turn to your partner to share your answer. (Allow 3-4 minutes and discuss with the group.)
- According to the text, what is unique about plasma? Identify the examples of plasma given in your book. Now that we have read the information, can you think of some additional examples of plasma?