COGNITIVE
LEVEL
QUESTION
CUES/
VERBS
REMEMBER (B1)
Tell, List, Describe,
Relate, Locate, Write,
Find, State, Name,
Identify, Label, Recall,
Define, Recognize,
Match, Reproduce,
Memorize, Draw,
Select, Recite
UNDERSTAND
(B2)
Explain, Interpret,
Outline, Discuss,
Distinguish, Predict,
Restate, Translate,
Compare, Describe,
Relate, Generalize,
Summarize
APPLY (B3)
ANALYZE (B4)
EVALUATE (B5)
CREATE (B6)
Show, Solve, Use,
Illustrate,
Construct,
Complete, Examine,
Classify, Choose,
Interpret, Make, Put
together, Apply,
Calculate, Modify
Analyze, Distinguish,
Examine, Compare,
Contrast, Investigate,
Identify, Explain,
Separate, Categorize,
Model
Judge, Select, Choose,
Decide, Justify, Debate,
Verify, Argue,
Recommend, Assess,
Discuss, Determine,
Estimate, Weigh, Value,
Defend
Create, Invent,
Compose, Predict,
Plan, Construct,
Design, Imagine,
Propose, Formulate,
Combine, Elaborate,
Write
Standard/Essential Knowledge and Skills:
5.5
The student will investigate and understand that organisms are made of one or more cells and have distinguishing characteristics
that play a vital role in the organism’s ability to survive and thrive in its environment. Key concepts include
a) basic cell structures and functions;
b) classification of organisms using physical characteristics, body structures, and behavior of the organism; and
c) traits of organisms that allow them to survive in their environment.
In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will






draw, label, and describe the essential structures and functions of plant and animal cells. For plants, include the nucleus, cell wall, cell membrane, vacuole,
chloroplasts, and cytoplasm. For animals, include the nucleus, cell membrane, vacuole, and cytoplasm.
design an investigation to make observations of cells.
compare and contrast plant and animal cells and identify their major parts and functions.
group organisms into categories, using their characteristics: plants (vascular and nonvascular) and animals (vertebrates or invertebrates). Name and describe two
common examples of each group.
compare and contrast the distinguishing characteristics of groups of organisms.
identify and explain traits of organisms that allow them to survive in their environment.
Vocabulary:
Organism, cell, nucleus, cell membrane, vacuole, cytoplasm, cell wall, chloroplast, vascular, nonvascular, vertebrates, invertebrates
Assessment Type and Cognitive Level:
Formative:
Summative:
Homework Assignments:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
-------------------------
------------------------
-----------------------
--------------------- -----------------------
-------------------------
------------------------
-----------------------
--------------------- -----------------------
-------------------------
------------------------
-----------------------
--------------------- -----------------------
Reflection
Closure
Differentiation
(Above, On,
and/or Below
Grade Level)
Learning Plan, Activities,
Planned Questions
(Include time allotted to specific
activities)
Hook/
Essential
Question
DATE
A
O
B