12 Years Old: "The Age of Reason"

What is Intelligence

Additional Standards :

6th Grade

Reading Standards (If Compliment is in a letter or written form.)
1.2 Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings.
1.5 Understand shades of meanings in related words.
2.7 Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations

7th Grade

Reading Standards
2.1 Understand and analyze the differences in structure and purpose between various categories of informational materials.
3.3 Analyze characterization as delineated through thoughts, words and speech patterns.

Speaking Applications:
1.2 Determine a speaker’s attitude toward a subject.
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Reading Standards
1.1 Analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases.
3.4 Analyze the relevance of the setting (e.g. place, time, customs) to the mood, tone and meaning of text.

Writing Strategies
2.1 Write a clear, coherent incident, event or situation by using well chosen details.
2.5 Present information purposely and succinctly and meet the needs of the intended audience.

Speaking Applications:
1.2 Paraphrase a speaker’s purpose and point of view and ask relevant questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose.
1.3 Organize information to achieve particular purposes by matching the message, vocabulary, voice modulation, expression and tone to the audience and purpose.

Recommended Materials:

"What Are My Rights?"

by Thomas A. Jacobs, J.D. Explores 95 legal questions that pertain specifically to teens, encouraging readers to learn about the law, consider their responsibilities, appreciate their rights, and make informed decisions about what they should and shouldn't do. 208 pp., S/C, 6" x 9". Ages 12 & up. $14.95 . Available at www.freespirit.com