2-1.1

Recognize the basic elements that make up a cultural region in the United States, including language, customs, and economic activities.

2-1.2

Compare the historic traditions, customs, and cultures of various regions in the United States, including how traditions are passed between and among generations.

2-1.3

Summarize the cultural contributions of Native American nations, African Americans, and immigrant groups in different regions of the United States.

2-1.4

Recall stories and songs about regional folk figures who have contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States, including Pecos Bill, Brer Rabbit, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and John Henry.

2-R1.3

3.       Demonstrate the ability to make connections between a text read independently and his or her prior knowledge, other texts and the world.

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        17.  Demonstrate the ability to respond to texts through a variety of methods, such as creative dramatics, writing, graphic art.

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18.     Demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast the information, ideas, and elements within a single text; begin comparing and contrasting his or her findings on a particular topic after having extracted that information from two or more pieces of graphic or written material.

2-R2.2

        2.    Continue identifying problem and solution in a work of fiction or drama.

2-W2.2

        2.    Begin to use writing in order to learn, entertain, and describe.

2-W1.3

1.        Demonstrate the ability to revise writing for audience and purpose and through collaboration, conferencing, and self-evaluation.

2-W1.4

        4.    Demonstrate the ability to edit for language conventions such as spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and word usage.

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        5.    Demonstrate the ability to write and publish in a variety of formats.