Project Overview

Driving Question:

What hidden stories and wonders can we uncover about Arizona through an alphabet project?

Summary:

Students become explorers of their own state, uncovering Arizona’s hidden gems, historical heroes, and natural wonders to create an A-Z showcase of its rich heritage. Through research, writing, and art, they will bring to life the diverse landscapes, cultures, and stories that make Arizona unique.

Competencies:

Reading

• R1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it.

• R2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.

• R3: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.

Writing:

• W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

• W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.

• W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events.

Speaking and Listening:

• SL1: Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations.

• SL2: Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats.

• SL3: Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.

Language:

• L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

• L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

• L3: Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts.

Minor Products:

1. Paragraph about the topic

Major Products:

1. Art piece for showcase in the library

2. Online class book