New Jersey State Core Curriculum Content Standards/Social Studies:
6.1 U.S. History: America in the World. All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local, national and global communities.
Strand A – Civics, Government and Human Rights
Strand D – History, Culture and Perspectives
New Jersey State Core Content Curriculum Standards:
Reading/Language Arts:
Standard 3.1 – All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.
E. Reading Strategies
F. Vocabulary and Concept Development
G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.