Common Core State Standard
SL.CCS.1/2/3/4 Grades 6-12: An essay of a current news event is provided for discussion to encourage participation, but also inspire the use of evidence to support logical claims using the main ideas of the article. Students must analyze background information provided about a current event within the news, draw out the main ideas and key details, and review different opinions on the issue. Then, students should present their own claims using facts and analysis for support. FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 14, 2008 New 'geek gear' unveiled at two electronics showsElectronics reports and reviews help readers keep up with what's hot and what's not. Challenge class members to find an example on business, technology or general news pages – such as from this week’s Macworld Expo.
News columns aren't the only places to learn about fresh tech products. Invite pupils to do shopping research by comparing ads for MP3 players, cell phones or other "must have" items.
Columns or reader forums focusing on computers, gaming and audio gear in some papers. Start a discussion of whether those features are useful, if they exist locally, or whether the paper should add one. Suggest that students submit ideas for improvement in a message or letter to the editor.
Next-generation video games, personal communicators, audio devices, home entertainment systems and other electronic "toys" were showcased last week at an annual extravaganza in a fitting location – Las Vegas. The Consumer Electronics Show, a yearly gathering for merchants and the media, featured 2,700 exhibitors and drew 130,000 visitors who got a preview of items heading to stores.
Attention-getters include an oversize, curved rear-projection screen for gamers that fills the player's field of vision for total-immersion gaming. On the smaller end of the scale are silver ear-bud headphones with silver-colored cables to plug into MP3 players, mobile telephones or other devices. Another technology event, the biannual Macworld Conference & Expo, is under way this week in San Francisco to introduce new stuff for Apple Computer customers. Products introduced there include an iPod docking station shaped like a cute ladybug, with wing-shaped mini-speakers that fold out, and PowerDock models that charge two or four iPods and iPhones at the same time. New from Nintendo: Wii Balance Board will be introduced this spring for use with Wii Fit exercise and stretching-related games, activities and challenges. Also, a wireless Wii Wheel will be part of the upcoming Mario Kart racing game. Journalist says: "The latest GoGear players do what other players should’ve done ages ago -- use the power of Bluetooth to wirelessly pack songs onto a device. Behind the ball on this one, iPod team?" – David Silverberg, Digital Journal Manufacturer says: "We designed the Ladybug [iPod dock] for the tween and teen market, but found out mom and dad would like one on their desk." Wayne Ludlum, Vestalife Front Page Talking Points is written by
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