7.SS.20.B
Analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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informationabsolute chronologyrelative chronologysequencingcategorizingcause-and-effect relationshipscomparisoncontrastmain ideasummarygeneralizationpredictioninferenceconclusion
Skills
- analyze (information) #dok2
- sequence (events and information) #dok2
- categorize (information) #dok2
- identify (cause-and-effect relationships) #dok2
- compare (information) #dok2
- contrast (information) #dok2
- find (main idea) #dok2
- summarize (information) #dok2
- make (generalizations and predictions) #dok3
- draw (inferences and conclusions) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can analyze information from a variety of sources. #dok2
- I can sequence events or data to apply absolute and relative chronology. #dok2
- I can categorize information based on shared characteristics. #dok2
- I can identify cause-and-effect relationships in historical events or social studies topics. #dok2
- I can compare and contrast details from different sources or time periods. #dok2
- I can find the main idea within a text, passage, or data set. #dok2
- I can summarize key information for clarity and understanding. #dok2
- I can make generalizations and predictions based on historical or social studies data. #dok3
- I can draw inferences and conclusions by synthesizing evidence from multiple sources. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Critical-thinking skills are necessary to understand complex historical and social studies information.
- Applying various analytical methods helps students comprehend and interpret events and issues in Texas and beyond.
Essential Questions
- How do sequencing and chronology improve our understanding of historical events?
- What strategies can help identify cause-and-effect relationships in historical or contemporary information?
- Why is it important to compare and contrast information from different sources?
- How can making generalizations and predictions help us understand patterns in social studies?
- What are the steps in drawing accurate inferences or conclusions from evidence?