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
Standard 3.3 – All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.
A – Discussion
B – Questioning and Contribution
D – Oral Presentations
Standard 3.4 – All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations.
A – Active Listening
B – Listening Comprehension
New Jersey State Core Content Curriculum Standards Social Studies:
Standard 6.2 – World History/Global Studies – All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about how past interactions of people, cultures and the environment affect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.