State+Standards

Students will develop and understanding of the diversity of human culture and the unique nature of places.
Students will be able to: ▫ 2.423 describe the way one region differs from another ▫ 2.424 identify the different regions that make up a community.

Students will use written and oral English appropriate for various purposes and audiences.
Students will be able to: ▫ 2.117 use written text to share information to a reader. ▫ 2.110 include well-chosen details ▫ 2.119 maintain a focus on a single topic ▫ 2.121 use illustration when applicable to support information.

Students will access, organize, and evaluate information gained by listening, reading and viewing.
Students will be able to: ▫ 2.177 locate material on a specific topic (with direct teacher assistance). ▫ 2.178 construct questions about topic (with direct teacher assistance). ▫ 2.183 use available technology to express ideas and information (with direct teacher assistance).

Students will use literary knowledge accessed through print and visual media to connect self to society and culture.
Students will be able to: ▫ 2.198 respond to literary text and media representing the diversity of American cultural heritage inclusive of ages, genders, nationalities, races, religions, and disabilities. ▫ 2.1100 relate idea from literature and media to situations involving self and society.