California Common Core Standards Addressed
National Standards for History:
U.S. History Grades 5-12 9.4A.6
Evaluate the agendas, strategies, and effectiveness of various African
Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans, and Native Americans, as
well as the disabled, in the quest for civil rights and equal
opportunities. [Explain historical continuity and change]
U.S. History Grades 5-12 10.2B.2
Identify the major issues that affected immigrants and explain the
conflicts these issues engendered. [Identify issues and problems in the
past]
U.S. History Grades 5-12 10.2E.1
Evaluate to what degree affirmative action policies have achieved their
goals and assess the current debate over affirmative action. [Consider
multiple perspectives]
College- and Career-Readiness Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make
logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing
or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3
Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact
over the course of a text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.7
Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats,
including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.8
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text,
including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and
sufficiency of the evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9
Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order
to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.10
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts
independently and proficiently.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas
and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection,
organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on
focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under
investigation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources,
assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the
information while avoiding plagiarism.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.1
Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and
collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2
Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and
formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization,
development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.6
Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and
domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing,
speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level;
demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when
encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
Grades 9-10:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what
the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.2
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the
course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined
by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.3
Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events,
including the order in which the points are made, how they are
introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between
them.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.8
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text,
assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant
and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas,
concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective
selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2.a
Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to
make important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g.,
headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful
to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2.b
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts,
extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information
and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2.d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the
complexity of the topic.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a
question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem;
narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple
sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject
under investigation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.8
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and
digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the
usefulness of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow
of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse
partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’
ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1.a
Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material
under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to
evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to
stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1.c
Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate
the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively
incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or
challenge ideas and conclusions.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.2
Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media
or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each source.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly,
concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of
reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.6
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words
and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening
at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in
gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or expression.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary
source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop
over the course of the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.6
Compare the point of view of two or more authors for how they treat
the same or similar topics, including which details they include and
emphasize in their respective accounts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.7
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g., charts, research
data) with qualitative analysis in print or digital text.
History/Social Studies CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.9
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary
and secondary sources.
Grades 11-12:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what
the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text,
including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.2
Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their
development over the course of the text, including how they interact
and build on one another to provide a complex analysis; provide an
objective summary of the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.7
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in
different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as
in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex
ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the
effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2.a
Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information
so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a
unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g.,
figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2.b
Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and
relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or
other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge
of the topic.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2.d
Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such
as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the
topic.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and
audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a
question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem;
narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple
sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject
under investigation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.8
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and
digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the
strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task,
purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively
to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on
any one source and following a standard format for citation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse
partners on grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1.a
Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material
under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to
evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to
stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1.c
Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe
reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions
on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and
conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.2
Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats
and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make
informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and
accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a
clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the
line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed,
and the organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal
tasks.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.6
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words
and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening
at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in
gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or expression.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and
secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to
an understanding of the text as a whole.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary
source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships
among the key details and ideas.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.3
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine
which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging
where the text leaves matters uncertain.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.7
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in
diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as
in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.9
Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and
secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting
discrepancies among sources.