Standard 1: Be able to read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding.
Standard 3: Be able to read, write, listen, and speak for critical analysis and evaluation.

Standard 1.1 BE ABLE TO synthesize oral and written information from various media.

B. Compile information from several written sources to support a thesis.

Standard 1.2 BE ABLE TO ask thought-provoking questions, interpret information in one's own words, and present the information clearly, concisely, and comprehensibly.

A. Write a research paper that documents a minimum of two sources of information using MLA Works Cited and parenthetical documentation format.

C. Revise and improve early drafts by correcting errors and revising for clarity and effect.

D. Use standard English skillfully.

Standard 3.1: BE ABLE TO understand and explain different perspectives on a given topic.

A. Research and compare/contrast viewpoints on relevant issues.

Standard 3.2: BE ABLE TO present concisely, clearly, logically, and persuasively an opinion to an audience in oral and written form.

A. Critique, in writing, one's own oral and written work.

B. Prepare and defend a position on an issue.
 
 

Standard 2: Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in world history and examine the broad sweep of history from a variety of perspectives.

1. Develop the ability in social studies to

C. Construct a well-written essay.

2. Be able to apply social studies knowledge and skills

B. Preplan the finished product (research, organize)
C. Follow directions.
D. Finish the product (plan, draft, analyze, revise)
E. Interpret current events.

4. Relate key influences and themes to past, present, and future

B. Demonstrate cause and effect relationships

5. Possess a knowledge of key social, economic and political forces in the world

C. Be able to describe the motivations, actions, and importance of key people, philosophical beliefs and religions

D. Understand key forces which have affected our world

7. Understand the causes and effects of cross-cultural contacts over time

B. Describe how trade, technology and conquest influence culture