SL.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

SL. 3. Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.

L.5. With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings. d. Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.

Kindergarten

K.C.1 Understand how individuals are similar and different.

K.C.1.1 Explain similarities in self and others

K.C.1.2 Explain the elements of culture (how people speak, how people dress, foods they eat, etc)

K.H.1 Understand change over time.

K.H1.1 Explain how people change over time (self and others).

K.G.2 Understand the interaction between humans and the environment.

K.G.2.2 Explain ways people use environmental resources to meet basic needs and wants (shelter,food, clothing, etc.).

First Grade

1.C.1 Understand the diversity of people in the local community.

1.C.1.1 Compare the languages, traditions, and holidays of various cultures.

1CX.1 Understand the interdisciplinary connections and life applications of the visual arts

1.CX.1.3 Differentiate between sharing ideas and copying.

1.CR.1 Use critical analysis to generate responses to a variety of prompts.

1.CR.1.1 Use appropriate art terminology to express personal opinions about art.

1.H.1 Understand that history tells a story of how people and events changed society over time

1.H1.2 Explain the importance of folklore and celebrations and their impact on local communities.

1.C.1 Understand the diversity of people in the local community.

1.C.1.2 Use literature to help people understand diverse cultures.

Second Grade

2.G.2 Understand the effects of humans interacting with their environment.

2.G.2.1 Give examples of ways in which people depend on the physical environment and natural resources to meet basic needs.

2.C.1 Understand how various cultures influence communities

2.C.2.1 Explain how artistic expressions of diverse cultures contribute to the community (stories, art, music, food, etc.)

2.C&G.2 Understand the roles and responsibilities of citizens.

2.C&G.2.2 Explain why it is important for citizens to participate in their community.

Third Grade

3.H.2 Use historical thinking skills to understand the context of events, people and places.

3.H.2.1 Explain how multiple perspectives are portrayed through historical narratives.

3.G.1 Understand the earth’s patterns by using the 5 themes of geography: (location, place, human-environment interaction, movement and regions).

3.G1.3 Exemplify how people adapt to, change and protect the environment to meet their needs.

3.C1 Understand how diverse cultures are visible in local and regional communities.

3.C.1.3 Use non-fiction texts to explore how cultures borrow and share from each other (foods, languages, rules, traditions and behaviors).

Fourth Grade

4.H.1 Analyze the chronology of key historical events in North Carolina history

4.H.1.1 Summarize the change in cultures, everyday life and status of indigenous American Indian groups in North Carolina before and after European exploration.

4.H.2 Understand how notable structures, symbols and place names are significant to North Carolina.

4.H.2.1 Explain why important buildings, statues, monuments and place names are associated with the state’s history.

4.G.1 Understand how human, environmental and technological factors affect the growth and development of North Carolina.

4.G.1.4 Explain the impact of technology (communication, transportation and inventions) on North Carolina’s citizens, past and present.

Fifth Grade

5.H.1 Analyze the chronology of key events in the United States.

5.H.1.1 Evaluate the relationships between European explorers (French, Spanish and English) and American Indian groups, based on accuracy of historical information (beliefs,fears and leadership).

5.G.1 Understand how human activity has and continues to shape the United States.

5.G.1.2 Explain the positive and negative effects of human activity on the physical environment of the United States, past and present.

5.C&G.1 Understand the development, structure and function of government in the United States.

5.C&G.1.1 Explain how ideas of various governments influenced the development of the United States government (Roman, Greek, Iroquois, European and British).