Applicable Academic Content Standards for the State of Pennsylvania
Content Standards for English
1.2.A Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas: Distinguish between essential and nonessential information across a variety of sources, identifying the use of proper references or authorities and propaganda techniques where present.
1.3.11.A Read and understand works of literature.
1.4.11.B Write complex informational pieces (e.g., research papers, analyses, evaluations, essays).
1.6.11.D Contribute to discussions.
1.6.11.E Participate in small and large group discussions and presentations.
1.8.11.B Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies.
Content Standards for History
8.1.12.B Synthesize and evaluate historical sources.
8.3.12.A Identify and evaluate primary documents, material artifacts and historic sites important in United States history from 1890 to Present.
8.3.12.D Identify and evaluate conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations in United States history from 1890 to the Present
8.4.12.A Evaluate the significance of individuals and groups who made major political and cultural contributions to world history since 1450.
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