This multimodal text set is designed to help middle school learners work toward mastering the grade-level moderately complex Anchor Text “Vaping: Not for the Young Heart”, adapted from a published study that discusses the cardiovascular risk associated with vaping (Moheimani RS, Bhetraratana M, Yin F, et al., 2017 & Middlekauff, H. R., 2019).
Missouri Science Learning Standards (MLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (MS- NGSS) are emphasized in the Anchor Text:
- MLS 6-8.LS1.B.2 & NGSS MS-LS1-5: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
- NGSS MS-LS2-1 & NGSS MS-LS2-4 : Ecosystems – Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Missouri Science Learning Standards (MLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (MS-NGSS) are also important to the Anchor Text:
- NGSS MS-LS1-8: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
- MLS 6-8.LS1.A.3: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
- MLS 6-8.LS1.A.4: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Pertinent MLS English Language Arts Grade- Level Expectations & Common Core English Language Arts Standards in Science and Technical Subjects (CCSS.ELA.RST):
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.1-3 and MLS ELA 6-8 RI.1.A-D: Comprehend and Interpret Texts & Key Ideas and Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.4-6 and MLS ELA 6-8 RI.2.A-D: Analyze Craft and Structure
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-9 and MLS ELA 6-8 RI.3.A-D: Synthesize Ideas from Multiple Texts & Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.10: Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.1: Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.