A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”
Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.
describe and record observable characteristics of weather, including hot or cold, clear or cloudy, calm or windy, and rainy or icy, and explain the impact of weather on daily choices.
measure, record, and graph weather information, including temperature and precipitation; and
compare and describe day-to-day weather in different locations at the same time, including air temperature, wind direction, and precipitation;
differentiate between weather and climate.
Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.
Patterns are regular sequences that can be found throughout nature.
The pattern of weather in a region over a long period of time establishes the climate.
SS.4.7.A explain the geographic factors such as landforms and climate that influence patterns of settlement and the distribution of population in Texas, past and present
ELAR.4.6.F make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
ELAR.4.9.D recognize organizational patterns such as compare and contrast
ELAR.4.13.E demonstrate understanding of information gathered