Oklahoma Social Studies USG.P.4

USG.P.4 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• USG.P.4.1

  Summarize and paraphrase, integrate evidence, and cite sources to create written products, research projects, and presentations for multiple purposes related to...

• USG.P.4.1.A

  Compose informative essays and written products, developing a thesis, citing and incorporating evidence from multiple sources and maintaining an organized, form...

• USG.P.4.1.B

  Compose argumentative written products, including a precise claim as distinguished from opposing claims, organizing logical reasoning, and providing credible ev...

• USG.P.4.2

  Engage in authentic research to acquire, refine, and share knowledge through written presentations and products.

• USG.P.4.2.A

  Develop self-generated theses or claims related to independent research and investigations using credible and relevant sources.

• USG.P.4.2.B

  Integrate quotes and summaries of research findings into written products while avoiding plagiarism.

• USG.P.4.2.C

  Construct presentations or products for a designated audience, using research and reasoning to enhance understanding of a topic or issue.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students research a social studies question and write for a named audience. They explain a topic or defend a clear claim against another view. They use, paraphrase, and cite reliable sources without copying.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A strong paper has a focused thesis and clear sections. Each main point uses evidence from more than one credible source, with citations for quotes and paraphrases. In an argument, the writer answers a real counterclaim.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may copy sentences, change a few words, and call that a paraphrase. Some cite direct quotes but not paraphrases. Others give an opinion without evidence or mistake a broad topic for a claim.

04

How to Assess It

Give students the 26th Amendment and a short article on voting age. Ask for a five-sentence explanation for new voters that states a thesis, paraphrases both sources, and cites each.

1. 01

   Print the 26th Amendment and two short articles on voting age; have pairs highlight claims, evidence, and source details in different colors.

2. 02

   Ask students to write a 100-word briefing for a new voter explaining why the voting age changed, with one cited paraphrase and one cited quote.

3. 03

   Run a citation relay: teams turn three source notes into paraphrases with citations, then check one another's wording against the originals.

4. 04

   Have students write a letter to a state representative about voting at 16 in local elections, citing two sources and answering one objection.

• 5.P.4

  Develop a variety of evidence-based written products designed for multiple purposes.

• 2.P.4

  Develop a variety of evidence-based written products designed for multiple purposes.

• 1.P.4

  Develop a variety of evidence-based written products designed for multiple purposes.

• 4.P.4

  Develop a variety of evidence-based written products designed for multiple purposes.