California Common Core Standards Addressed
National Standards for History:
Grades 5-12 10.2
Economic, social, and cultural developments in contemporary United
States
Grades 5-12 10.2E.4
Evaluate the continuing grievances of racial and ethnic minorities and
their recurrent reference to the nation’s charter documents. [Explain
historical continuity and change]
College- and Career-Readiness Anchor 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.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.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.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.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.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
Grades 6-8
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.1
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.1
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the
text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of
what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.7
Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent
understanding of a topic or issue.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.8
Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text,
distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from
claims that are not.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7-8.8
Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing
whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and
sufficient to support the claims.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6-8.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas,
concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and
analysis of relevant content.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6-8.2.a
Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using
strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and
cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g.,
charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6-8.2.b
Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details,
quotations, or other information and examples.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6-8.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6-8.7
Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several
sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6-8.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one,
in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6-8 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own
clearly.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1.d
Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple
perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7-8.1.d
Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted,
modify their own views.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6-8.4
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using
pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or
themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6-8.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and
secondary sources.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,
including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social
studies.
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.9-10.7
Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a
person’s life story in both print and multimedia), determining which
details are emphasized in each account.
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.9-10.4
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.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.d
Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of
agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify
their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of
the evidence and reasoning presented.
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.9-10.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and
secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of
the information.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as are used in a text,
including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects
of history/social studies.
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.11-12.7
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.11-12.4
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.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.d
Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments,
claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve
contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information
or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the
task.
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.11-12.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
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.11-12.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,
including analyzing how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key
term over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in
Federalist No. 10).