PA Common Core State Standards
History and Social Studies - CC.8
- CC.8.5.6-8.A
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. - CC.8.5.6-8.B
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. - CC.8.5.6-8.D
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies. - CC.8.5.6-8.G
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. - CC.8.6.6-8.A
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. • Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. • Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources. • Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. • Establish and maintain a formal style. • Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. - CC.8.6.6-8.B
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. • Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. • Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. • Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. • Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. • Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone. • Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. Note: Students’ narrative skills continue to grow in these grades. The Standards require that students be able to incorporate narrative elements effectively into arguments and informative/explanatory texts. In history/social studies, students must be able to incorporate narrative accounts into their analyses of individuals or events of historical import. In science and technical subjects, students must be able to write precise enough descriptions of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results. - CC.8.6.6-8.C
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. - CC.8.6.6-8.D
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. - CC.8.6.6-8.E
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently. - CC.8.6.6-8.F
Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. - CC.8.6.6-8.G
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. - CC.8.6.6-8.H
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.
- CC.8.6.6-8.I
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Civics and Government
- 5.1.5.BDescribe the basic purposes of government in the classroom, school, community, state, and nation.
5.1.5.C
Describe the principles and ideals shaping local state, and national government.
5.1.5.D
Interpret key ideas about government found in significant documents:
5.3.5.A
Describe the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government.
History
- 8.1.5.CLocate primary and secondary sources for the research topic and summarize in writing the findings.
8.1.6.A
Explain continuity and change over time using sequential order and context of events.
8.2.5.B
Illustrate concepts and knowledge of historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to Pennsylvania history.
8.2.5.D
Examine patterns of conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations that impacted the history and development of Pennsylvania for responding to individual and community needs.
8.3.6.A
Explain the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups to United States history.
8.3.6.C
Explain how continuity and change have impacted U.S. history.
8.3.6.D
Explain how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the history and development of the U.S.