Standard(s):
[ELA2021] (11) -6 : R2. Read and comprehend a variety of literary texts to develop a literal and figurative understanding as appropriate to the type of text, purpose, and situation.
Examples: short and long prose texts, poetry, dramas
[ELA2021] (11) -5 : R3. Utilize active listening skills in formal and informal conversations, following predetermined norms.
[SS2010] US11 (11) 4 : 4 ) Describe causes, events, and the impact of military involvement of the United States in World War I, including mobilization and economic and political changes. [A.1.a., A.1.b., A.1.d., A.1.f., A.1.i., A.1.j., A.1.k.]
• Identifying the role of militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism in World War I
• Explaining controversies over the Treaty of Versailles of 1919, Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, and the League of Nations
• Explaining how the Treaty of Versailles led to worsening economic and political conditions in Europe, including greater opportunities for the rise of fascist states in Germany, Italy, and Spain
• Comparing short- and long-term effects of changing boundaries in pre- and post-World War I in Europe and the Middle East, leading to the creation of new countries
[SS2010] US11 (11) 3 : 3 ) Explain the United States' changing role in the early twentieth century as a world power. [A.1.a., A.1.b., A.1.c., A.1.d., A.1.e., A.1.f., A.1.i., A.1.k.]
• Describing causes of the Spanish-American War, including yellow journalism, the sinking of the Battleship USS Maine, and economic interests in Cuba
• Identifying the role of the Rough Riders on the iconic status of President Theodore Roosevelt
• Describing consequences of the Spanish-American War, including the Treaty of Paris of 1898, insurgency in the Philippines, and territorial expansion in the Pacific and Caribbean
• Analyzing the involvement of the United States in the Hawaiian Islands for economic and imperialistic interests
• Appraising Alabama's contributions to the United States between Reconstruction and World War I, including those of William Crawford Gorgas, Joseph Wheeler, and John Tyler Morgan (Alabama)
• Evaluating the role of the Open Door policy and the Roosevelt Corollary on America's expanding economic and geographic interests
• Comparing the executive leadership represented by William Howard Taft's Dollar Diplomacy, Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy, and Woodrow Wilson's Moral Diplomacy
[ELA2021] (11) -6 : R2. Read and comprehend a variety of literary texts to develop a literal and figurative understanding as appropriate to the type of text, purpose, and situation.
Examples: short and long prose texts, poetry, dramas
[ELA2021] (11) -4 : R4. Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.
[ELA2021] (11) 1 : 1. Read, analyze, and evaluate complex literary and informational texts written from various points of view and cultural perspectives, with an emphasis on works of American literature.
[ELA2021] (11) 12 : 12. Collaborate on writing tasks in diverse groups, making necessary compromises to accomplish a goal, sharing responsibility for collaborative work, and showing respect for the individual contributions of each group member.
[ELA2021] (11) -3 : R5. Utilize a writing process which includes planning, revising, editing/peer-editing, and rewriting to create a focused, organized, and coherent piece of writing for a specific purpose and audience.
[ELA2021] (11) 3 : 3. Analyze how an author explicitly exhibits his/her cultural perspective in developing style and meaning.
[ELA2021] (11) 4 : 4. Analyze how an author uses characterization, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view to create and convey meaning.
[ELA2021] (11) 10 : 10. Through active listening, evaluate tone, organization, content, and non-verbal cues to determine the purpose and credibility of a speaker.
[ELA2021] (11) 16 : 16. Analyze elements of audible communications and evaluate their effectiveness in terms of subject, occasion, audience, purpose, tone, and credibility of digital sources.
Examples: words, music, sound effects
[ELA2021] (11) 25 : 25. Use a variety of search tools and research strategies to locate credible sources.
Examples: library databases, search engines; keyword search, boolean search
