Appendix A: Implementing PA. State Standards
ELA#1.1.8 Learning to Read Independently.Make and support with evidence assertions about text. Make extensions to related ideas topics or information.
ELA # 1.2.8 Reading Critically in All Content Areas. Identify bias and propaganda where present.
ELA# 1.5.8 Quality of Writing: Write with a sharp, distinct focus. Establish a single point of view.
AMERICAN HISTORY # 8.1 Chronological thinking. Historical interpretation.Historical research. Historical comprehension.
AMERICAN HISTORY# 8.3 Influences of continuity and change. Documents, artifacts and historical places.
SCIENCE # S8.A.2.1.4 Make statements about an observation that provides a reasonable explanation.
This unit, written for grade eight will address the above named standards by having students read and analyze selected texts from various sources including speeches, treaties, narratives, documents and visuals in order to increase their understanding and application of the ideas and events which impacted American Indians under the Jackson administration. They will also make and draw connections to events that took place under President Jackson to themselves and the quality of life they enjoy (and those persons who today in their own communities who are disenfranchised) and to the life conditions (legacy) of American Indians today living on reservations. They will research and write summaries in order to draw conclusions. The students will identify propaganda and bias about the ways in which Indians and "Hero" have been depicted in films.
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