Grade 06 - Standards RI6.1, RI6.4, RI 6.2, RI6.3, RI6.6

transforms

collects

develops

increases

“. . . harvests radio waves.”

“. . . changes the signal . . .”

“. . . force of that current . . .”

“. . . built their very own radio.”

by explaining how the two ways of transmitting information were developed

by showing differences between the two ways of transmitting information

by sharing why one way of transmitting information was more important than the other

by demonstrating why one way of transmitting information was more complicated than the other

“AM carried the first commercial radio broadcasts.” (paragraph 15)

“Today, FM radio is more popular in many areas.” (paragraph 15)

“An AM station can broadcast over a bigger area than an FM station can.” (paragraph 16)

“‘It’s very easy to grab a couple of household items and build something that will receive AM frequencies,’ notes Sullivan, the Carnegie Mellon professor.” (paragraph 16)

Building an AM radio creates an untidy workplace.

Building an AM radio takes some drawing and design ability.

Building an AM radio requires patience and careful attention.

Building an AM radio involves a great deal of background knowledge.

object that chooses information

object that increases something

object that makes energy available

object that causes parts to move

“. . . connected larger parts to the circuit board.”

“. . . let the system select . . .

“. . . made the radio’s sound louder . . .”

“. . . battery powered the radio.”

They explain how the supporting organization decided what to name the program

They describe why the program continues to be held each year.

They provide information about the skills of the participants in the program.

They suggest why Carnegie Mellon University is a suitable location for the program.

“. . . exhibited an outstanding research project in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.” (paragraph 2)

“And like STEM, MASTERS also is an acronym.” (paragraph 2)

“And like STEM, MASTERS also is an acronym.” (paragraph 2)

“. . . Alexei Colin explained how to use the kit.” (paragraph 4)

It explains to the reader why using a soldering iron is so difficult.

It provides the reader with the specific instructions needed to build a radio.

It helps the reader understand how much work is involved in building a radio.

It supplies the reader with instructions for how best to work with other students.

to provide a scientific explanation of building a radio

to clarify how readers can further study building a radio

to provide insight into the experiences of students who are building a radio

to show how readers can produce the same results when building a radio

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paragraph 6

paragraph 12

paragraph 13