Standard(s):
[ELA2015] (2) 36 : 36 ) Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.2.2]
a. Capitalize holidays, product names, and geographic names. [L.2.2a]
b. Use commas in greetings and closings of letters. [L.2.2b]
c. Use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring possessives. [L.2.2c]
d. Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage → badge; boy → boil). [L.2.2d]
e. Form uppercase and lowercase letters in cursive. (Alabama)
f. Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings. [L.2.2e]
[SS2010] LWT (0) 12 : 12 ) Describe families and communities of the past, including jobs, education, transportation, communication, and recreation.
Identifying ways everyday life has both changed and remained the same
[SS2010] LWT2 (2) 3 : 3 ) Use various primary sources, including calendars and timelines, for reconstructing the past.
Examples: historical letters, stories, interviews with elders, photographs, maps, artifacts
[SS2010] LWT2 (2) 9 : 9 ) Describe how and why people from various cultures immigrate to the United States.
Examples: how—ships, planes, automobiles
why—improved quality of life, family connections, disasters
Describing the importance of cultural unity and diversity within and across groups
[DLIT] (2) 5 : R5) Locate and curate information from digital sources to answer research questions.