A teacher want to integrate language arts, social science and science into her upcoming unit. What would be the most effective activity for her students to engage in? {Ans: have the students read about the history of conservancy, then visit an estuary and record data, then write a letter based on the data that ask for more funding for the estuary ecosystem.}A new teacher is planning an ELA lesson in grammar. What would be her most appropriate first step. {Ans: Consult the state-adopted standards for lesson plans}For which of the following ELA activities would a word processing program be the best tool for {Ans: free writing}Students are writing a persuasive essay about a topic of their choice. Which level of Piaget's cognitive development best classifies this activity? {Ans: formal operation}A political cartoon showcases doves, the American flag, and a bald eagle to represent freedom. What type of literary device does the poem contain? {Ans: symbolism}A class is studying wildlife and will write an essay about their favorite animal. During the introduction to this topi, the class looks at pictures of cheetahs. What stage of the writing process would be the best fit for this activity?