Academic standards
- 5.15
- Explain the contributions of Tennesseans during the war, including:
- 8.78
- Describe African-American involvement in the Union army, including the Massachusetts 54th Regiment and the 13th U.S. Colored Troops in the Battle of Nashville.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.1
- Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.1
- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.1
- Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1
- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.2
- Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1
- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7
- Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.8
- Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.9
- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
- GLE 0601.2.1
- Demonstrate critical listening skills essential for comprehension, evaluation,
problem solving, and task completion.
- GLE 0601.2.2
- Begin to differentiate between summarizing and paraphrasing.
- GLE 0601.2.6
- Understand strategies for expressing ideas clearly and effectively in a variety
of oral contexts.
- GLE 0601.2.8
- Participate in work teams and group discussions.
- GLE 0601.3.3
- Organize ideas into an essay with an introduction, developing paragraphs,
conclusion, and appropriate transitions.
- GLE 0601.4.2
- Gather relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observation, interviews, and surveys.
- SPI 0501.1.15
- Recognize and use grade appropriate vocabulary within context.
- SPI 0501.3.10
- Select appropriate time-order or transitional words/phrases to enhance the
flow of a writing sample.
- SPI 0501.5.1
- Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions.
- SPI 0501.5.6
- Make inferences and draw appropriate conclusions from text.
- SPI 0501.7.2
- Determine the main idea in a visual image.
- SPI 0601.2.4
- Select the most appropriate behaviors for participating productively in a team
(e.g., contribute appropriate and useful information and ideas, understand the...
- SPI 0601.2.5
- Identify the functions and responsibilities of individual roles within an organized group (i.e., reporter, recorder, information gatherer, leader, timekeeper).
- SPI 0601.3.1
- Identify the purpose for writing (i.e., to inform, to describe, to explain, to
persuade).
- SPI 0601.3.5
- Select illustrations, descriptions, and/or facts to support key ideas.
- SPI 0601.3.9
- Select an appropriate concluding sentence for a well-developed paragraph.
- SPI 0601.4.3
- Determine the most appropriate research source for a given research topic.
- SPI 0801.5.9
- Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text.
- TSS.ELA.5.RI.KID.1
- Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
- TSS.ELA.5.RL.KID.1
- Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
- TSS.ELA.5.SL.CC.2
- Summarize a text presented in diverse media such as visual, quantitative, and oral formats.
- TSS.ELA.6.SL.CC.1
- Prepare for collaborative discussions on 6th grade level topics and texts; engage effectively with varied partners, building on others' ideas and...
- TSS.ELA.6.W.RBPK.7
- Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on multiple sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
- TSS.ELA.6.W.RBPK.8
- Integrate relevant and credible information from print and digital sources; quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding...
- TSS.ELA.6.W.TTP.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of...
- TSS.ELA.8.RI.KID.1
- Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw logical inferences; support an interpretation of a text by citing relevant textual evidence.
- TSS.ELA.8.RL.KID.1
- Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw logical inferences; support an interpretation of a text by citing relevant textual evidence.
- TSS.ELA.8.W.RBPK.9
- Support interpretations, analyses, reflections, or research with evidence found in literature or informational texts, applying grade 8 standards for...
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