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to Thomas Paine: An American Patriot and
reading the newspaper, may achieve the following
Pennsylvania Academic Standards:
Speaking and Listening
1.1.5.E Acquire a reading
vocabulary by identifying and correctly using
1.1.8.E Expand a reading vocabulary by
identifying and correctly using idioms and words
with literal and figurative meanings.
1.1.5.F Identify, understand the meaning of and
use correctly key vocabulary from various subject
1.1.8.F Understand the meaning of and apply key
vocabulary across the various subject areas.
1.1.5.G Demonstrate after reading understanding
and interpretations of both fiction and
1.1.8.G Demonstrate after reading understanding
and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction
text, including public documents.
1.1.5.H/1.1.8.H Demonstrate fluency and
comprehension in reading.
1.2.5.A/1.1.8.A Read and understand essential
content of informational texts and documents in
all academic areas.
1.5.5.A/1.1.8.A Write with a sharp, distinct
focus, identifying topic, task and audience.
1.5.5.B/1.1.8.A Write using well-developed
content appropriate for the topic.
1.6.5.D./1.6.8.D Contribute to discussions.
1.6.5.E/1.6.8.E Participate in small and large
group discussions and presentations.
Civics and Government
5.1.6.A. Explain the purpose of government.
5.1.9.A. Identify and explain the major arguments
advanced for the necessity of government.
5.1.6.B. Explain the importance of the rule of
law for the protection of individual rights and
the common good in the community, state, nation
5.1.9.B Describe historical examples of the
importance of the rule of law.
5.1.6.C. Define the principals and ideals shaping
5.1.9.C. Analyze the principals and ideals that
5.1.6.E Explain the basic principles and ideals
within documents of the United States government.
5.1.9.E. Analyze the basic documents shaping the
government of the United States.
5.1.6.J. Describe how the government protects
individual and property rights and promotes the
5.1.9.J. Explain how law protects individual
rights and the common good.
5.2.6.B. Explain the relationship between rights
5.2.9.B. Analyze citizens rights and
responsibilities in local, state and national
5.2.6.C Identify sources of conflict and
disagreement and different ways conflicts can be
8.1.6.C. Explain the fundamentals of historical
8.1.9.C. Analyze the fundamentals of historical
8.3.6.A Identify and explain the political and
cultural contributions of individuals and groups
to United States history from Beginnings to 1824.
8.3.6.B Identify and explain primary documents,
material artifacts and historic sites important
in United States history from Beginnings to 1824.
8.3.6.C. Explain how continuity and change has
influenced United States history from Beginnings
8.3.6.D. Identify and explain conflict and
cooperation among social groups in United States
history from Beginnings to 1824.
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