Social Studies
Reading for Meaning in Social Studies
Closely read an excerpt or passage to identify the claims made and examples and evidence given.
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Main ideas and details in social studies readings
Determine central ideas and use details from primary and secondary sources to make inferences.
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Social studies vocabulary
Understand common terms and phrases used in civics, economics, geography, and history.
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How authors use language in social studies
Analyze how facts, imagery, tone, and word choice reveal an author's purpose or point of view.
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Fact versus opinion
Distinguish verifiable factual statements and evidence-based inferences from opinions.
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Claims and evidence in social studies
Evaluate whether evidence supports a claim and compare differing information across sources.