Academic standards
- AAH.17
- Assess the economic and social impact of Jim Crow laws on African Americans.
- AAH.41
- Summarize the Civil Rights Movement in Tennessee, including the integration of Clinton High School, sit-ins in Nashville, and the activities of Diane Nash and Jim Lawson.
- AAH.46
- Analyze the impact of immigration and migration on the lives of African Americans in contemporary America.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.1
- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.8
- Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning...
- 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.RI.9-10.1
- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.1
- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.2
- Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.7
- Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.9
- Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or...
- 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.RL.8.2
- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.1
- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.2
- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1
- Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.1
- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.9
- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.8
- Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.9
- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
- CLE 3001.2.5
- Understand strategies for expressing ideas clearly and effectively in a variety
of oral contexts.
- CLE 3001.2.7
- Participate in work teams and group discussions.
- CLE 3001.4.2
- Gather relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observation, interviews, and surveys.
- CLE 3001.4.3
- Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths, and limitations of resources, including information gathered from websites.
- CLE 3001.4.5
- Use a standard format to arrange text, to cite sources correctly, and to document quotations, paraphrases, and other information.
- CLE 3001.5.1
- Use logic to make inferences and draw conclusions in a variety of challenging oral and written contexts.
- CLE 3001.5.2
- Analyze text for fact and opinion, cause/effect, inferences, evidence, and conclusions.
- CLE 3001.5.3
- Evaluate an argument, considering false premises, logical fallacies, and the quality of evidence presented.
- CLE 3001.5.4
- Analyze the logical features of an argument
- CLE 3001.6.1
- Comprehend and summarize the main ideas of informational and technical texts and determine the essential elements that elaborate them.
- CLE 3001.8.4
- Analyze works of literature for what is suggested about the historical period in which they were written.
- CLE 3002.2.7
- Participate in work teams and group discussions.
- CLE 3002.4.2
- Gather relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observation, interviews, and surveys.
- CLE 3002.4.3
- Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths, and limitations of resources, including information gathered from websites.
- CLE 3002.4.5
- Use a standard format to arrange text, to cite sources correctly, and to document quotations, paraphrases, and other information.
- CLE 3002.5.1
- Use logic to make inferences and draw conclusions in a variety of challenging oral and written contexts.
- CLE 3002.5.2
- Analyze text for fact and opinion, cause-effect, inferences, evidence, and conclusions.
- CLE 3002.5.3
- Evaluate an argument, considering false premises, logical fallacies, and the quality of evidence presented.
- CLE 3002.5.4
- Analyze the logical features of an argument.
- CLE 3002.6.1
- Comprehend and summarize the main ideas of informational and technical texts and determine the essential elements that elaborate them.
- CLE 3002.8.4
- Analyze works of literature for what is suggested about the historical period in
which they were written.
- CLE 3003.5.2
- Analyze text for fact and opinion, cause/effect, inferences, evidence, and
conclusions.
- CLE 3003.8.1
- Demonstrate knowledge of significant works of American literature from the
colonial period to the present and make relevant comparisons.
- CLE 3003.8.4
- Analyze works of American literature for what is suggested about the
historical period in which they were written.
- CLE 3005.5.1
- Use logic to make inferences and draw conclusions in a variety of complex
oral and written contexts.
- CLE 3005.5.2
- Analyze text for fact and opinion, cause/effect, inferences, evidence, and
conclusions.
- CLE 3005.5.4
- Analyze the logical features of an argument.
- GLE 0801.8.5
- Identify and analyze common literary terms (e.g., personification, conflict,
theme).
- SPI 0801.5.9
- Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text.
- SPI 3001.2.7
- Select the most appropriate strategies for participating productively in a team (e.g., gaining the floor in orderly, respectful ways and listening with civility...
- SPI 3001.4.4
- Evaluate the validity of Web pages as sources of information.
- SPI 3001.4.6
- Identify information that must be cited or attributed within a writing sample.
- SPI 3001.5.1
- Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text.
- SPI 3002.2.7
- Select the most appropriate strategies for participating productively in a team (e.g., gaining the floor in orderly, respectful ways and listen with civility to...
- SPI 3002.4.4
- Evaluate the validity of Web pages as sources of information.
- SPI 3002.4.6
- Identify information that must be cited or attributed within a writing sample.
- SPI 3002.5.1
- Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text.
- SPI 3003.3.8
- Choose the transitional device that appropriately connects sentences or paragraphs within a writing sample.
- SPI 3003.4.3
- Evaluate the reliability and credibility of sources for use in research.
- SPI 3003.5.1
- Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text.
- SPI 3003.5.11
- Identify the main claim, premise(s), evidence, or conclusion of a given argument.
- SPI 3003.5.8
- Determine whether a given argument employs deductive or inductive reasoning. (NOTE: NO Check for Understanding)
- TSS.ELA.11-12.RI.IKI.9
- Analyze and evaluate a variety of thematically-related texts of historical and literary significance for their topics, facts, purposes, and rhetorical...
- TSS.ELA.11-12.RI.KID.1
- Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw inferences; support an interpretation of a text by citing and synthesizing relevant textual evidence from...
- TSS.ELA.11-12.RI.KID.2
- Determine multiple central ideas of a text or texts and analyze their development; provide a critical summary.
- TSS.ELA.11-12.RL.IKI.9
- Demonstrate knowledge of and analyze thematically-related, significant literary texts, considering how two or more texts treat similar themes or topics.
- TSS.ELA.11-12.RL.KID.1
- Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw inferences; support an interpretation of a text by citing and synthesizing relevant textual evidence from...
- TSS.ELA.11-12.RL.KID.2
- Determine multiple themes or central ideas of a text or texts and analyze their development; provide a critical summary.
- TSS.ELA.11-12.W.TTP.1
- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning supported by relevant and sufficient evidence.
- 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.RI.KID.2
- Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an...
- 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.RL.KID.2
- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting,...
- 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...
- TSS.ELA.9-10.RI.KID.1
- Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw inferences; cite the strongest, most compelling textual evidence to support conclusions.
- TSS.ELA.9-10.RI.KID.2
- Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development; provide an objective or critical summary.
- TSS.ELA.9-10.RL.KID.1
- Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw inferences; cite the strongest, most compelling textual evidence to support conclusions.
- TSS.ELA.9-10.RL.KID.2
- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development; provide an objective or critical summary.
- TSS.ELA.9-10.SL.CC.1
- Initiate and participate effectively with varied partners in a range of collaborative discussions on appropriate 9th- 10th grade topics, texts, and...
- TSS.ELA.9-10.W.RBPK.8
- Use multiple search terms to generate a variety of print and digital sources; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of...
- TSS.ELA.9-10.W.RBPK.9
- Support and defend interpretations, analyses, reflections, or research with evidence found in literature or informational texts, applying grade band...
- US.3
- Explain the impact of the Hayes-Tilden Presidential election of 1876 and the end ofcReconstruction on African Americans, including Jim Crow laws, lynching,...
- US.92
- Describe significant events in the struggle to secure civil rights for African Americans, including the following:
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Essential and guiding questions:
- Where did the term "Jim Crow" originate and why is it associated with racist laws near the beginning of the 20th century?
- What kinds of discrimination did African Americans face during this time period as a result of the Jim Crow laws and how did it impact their lives? How did it impact the lives of non-African Americans?
