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Grade 6 TEKS Social Studies Standards 6.16.A identify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and religious institutions 6.4.C explain ways in which human migration influences the character of 6.15.A define the concepts of culture and culture region 6.15.B describe some traits that define cultures 6.4.C explain ways in which human migration influences the character of 6.5.A explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies 6.8.B identify and differentiate among traditional, market, and command economies in selected contemporary societies, including the benefits of the U.S. free enterprise system 6.10.B describe and measure levels of economic development using various indicators such as individual purchasing power, life expectancy, and literacy World Geography and Cultures Lesson 1: Geography Looking at the World 2: The Tools of Geography 3: World Cultures 4: The United States and Canada 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 2
Grade 6 TEKS Social Studies Standards 6.4.C explain ways in which human migration influences the character of 6.5.A explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies 6.7.A identify and analyze ways people have adapted to the physical environment in selected places and regions 6.7.B identify and analyze ways people have modified the physical environment 6.5.A explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies World Geography and Cultures Lesson 5: Latin America 6: Europe 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 3
Grade 6 TEKS Social Studies Standards 6.5.A explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies 6.8.B identify and differentiate among traditional, market, and command economies in selected contemporary societies, including the benefits of the U.S. free enterprise system 6.12.D compare how governments function in selected world societies such as China, Germany, India, and Russia 6.5.A explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies World Geography and Cultures Lesson 7: Russia 8: North Africa and Southwest Asia 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 4
Grade 6 TEKS Social Studies Standards 6.4.C explain ways in which human migration influences the character of 6.5.A explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies 6.10.B describe and measure levels of economic development using various indicators such as individual purchasing power, life expectancy, and literacy 6.5.A explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies 6.6.A describe and explain how physical processes such as erosion, ocean circulation, and earthquakes have resulted in physical patterns on Earth's surface World Geography and Cultures Lesson 9: Africa South of the Sahara 10: Central Asia 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 5
Grade 6 TEKS Social Studies Standards 6.5.A explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies 6.5.A explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies 6.7.A identify and analyze ways people have adapted to the physical environment in selected places and regions 6.7.B identify and analyze ways people have modified the physical environment World Geography and Cultures Lesson 11: South Asia 12: Southeast Asia 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 6
Grade 6 TEKS Social Studies Standards 6.5.A explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies 6.5.A explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies 6.7.A identify and analyze ways people have adapted to the physical environment in selected places and regions 6.7.B identify and analyze ways people have modified the physical environment 6.12.D compare how governments function in selected world societies such as China, Germany, India, and Russia World Geography and Cultures Lesson 13: East Asia 14: China 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 7
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Grade 6 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS English Language Arts, Reading, and Writing Standards 6.1.C understand the major ideas and supporting evidence in spoken messages 6.3.A listen to proficient, fluent models of oral reading, including selections from classic and contemporary works 6.9.A develop vocabulary by listening to selections read aloud 6.22.A use social studies terminology correctly (SS) 6.8.C read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer's craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing 6.9.B draw on experiences to bring meanings to words in context such as interpreting idioms, multiple-meaning words, and analogies 6.9.E study word meanings systematically such as across curricular content areas and through current events 6.13.D interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, graphs, timelines, or tables to address research questions 6.22.B interpret important events and ideas gathered from maps, charts, graphics, video segments, or technology presentations 6.10.A use his/her own knowledge and experience to comprehend 6.10.B establish and adjust purposes for reading such as reading to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy, and to solve problems World Geography and Cultures Lesson Student book reading selections are available on audio CD. Throughout the Book. See the Lesson Opener at the beginning of each Lesson. 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 9
Grade 6 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS English Language Arts, Reading, and Writing Standards 6.21.C organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps (SS) 6.22.D create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies (SS) 6.10.L represent text information in different ways such as in outline, timeline, or graphic organizer 6.10.M use study strategies to learn and recall important ideas from texts such as preview, question, reread, and record 6.11.A offer observations, make connections, react, speculate, interpret, and raise questions in response to texts 6.11.B interpret text ideas through such varied means as journal writing, discussion, enactment, and media 6.13.B use text organizers, including headings, graphic features, and tables of contents, to locate and organize information 6.13.I present organized statements, reports, and speeches using visuals or media to support meaning, as appropriate 6.15.A write to express, discover, record, develop, reflect on ideas, and to problem solve 6.15.C write to inform such as to explain, describe, report, and narrate 6.18.A generate ideas and plans for writing by using prewriting strategies such as brainstorming, graphic organizers, notes, and logs 6.18.B develop drafts by categorizing ideas, organizing them into paragraphs, and blending paragraphs within larger units of text 6.20.B organize prior knowledge about a topic in a variety of ways such as by producing a graphic organizer 6.20.D summarize and organize ideas gained from multiple sources in useful ways such as outlines, conceptual maps, learning logs, and timelines 6.6.B use structural analysis to identify root words with prefixes such as dis-, non-, in-, and suffixes such as -ness, -tion, and able 6.9.D determine meanings of derivatives by applying knowledge of the meanings of root words such as like, pay or happy and affixes such as dis-, pre- or un- 6.6.C locate the meanings, pronunciations, and derivations of unfamiliar words using dictionaries, glossaries, and other sources 6.9.C use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a dictionary, and software, to clarify meanings and usage World Geography and Cultures Lesson See the Write! activity at the end of each Lesson See Root Words and Prefixes and Suffixes. See My Social Studies Vocabulary and Glossary in each student book. 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 10
Grade 6 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS English Language Arts, Reading, and Writing Standards 6.22.C express ideas orally based on research and experiences (SS) 6.5.B demonstrate effective communication skills that reflect such demands as interviewing, reporting, requesting, and providing information 6.9.G use word origins as an aid to understanding historical influences on English word meanings World Geography and Cultures Lesson See AFTER READING Summarize in the Teacher Guide. See Word Root on the fourth page of each Lesson. 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 11
Grade 7 TEKS Social Studies Standards 7.1.A identify the major eras in Texas history and describe their defining characteristics 7.1.C explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861 7.2.A compare the cultures of Native Americans in Texas prior to European colonization 7.2.B identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration and colonization of Texas, including the establishment of Catholic missions 7.2.C identify the contributions of significant individuals including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, and Juan Seguín during the colonization of Texas 7.2.D identify the impact of the Mexican federal Constitution of 1824 on events in Texas 7.2.E trace the development of events that led to the Texas Revolution, including the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin 7.3.A explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, and William B. Travis 7.3.B explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the battle of Gonzales, the siege of the Alamo, the convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the battle of San Jacinto 7.4.A identify individuals, events, and issues during the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood, including annexation, Sam Houston, Anson Jones, Mirabeau B. Lamar, problems of the Republic of Texas, the Texas Rangers, the Mexican War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo 7.4.B analyze the causes of and events leading to Texas statehood 7.5.A explain reasons for the involvement of Texas in the Civil War 7.5.B analyze the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas Texas: Grade 7 Lesson 3: Early Explorers, Missions, and Settlements 4: Colonization of Texas 5: Road to Revolution 6: The Republic of Texas 8: The Civil War 2: Native Americans in Texas 3: Early Explorers, Missions, and Settlements 4: Colonization of Texas 4: Colonization of Texas 5: Road to Revolution 6: The Republic of Texas 7: The Young State of Texas 8: The Civil War 9: Reconstruction 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 12
Grade 7 TEKS Social Studies Standards 7.6.A identify significant individuals, events, and issues from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century, including the factors leading to the expansion of the Texas frontier, the effects of westward expansion on Native Americans, the development of the cattle industry from its Spanish beginnings, the myth and realities of the cowboy way of life, the effects of the growth of railroads, the buffalo soldiers, James Hogg, Cynthia Parker, and Spindletop 7.6.B explain the political, economic, and social impact of the cattle and oil industries and the development of West Texas resulting from the close of the frontier 7.7.A define the impact of "boom and bust" and trace the boom-and-bust cycle of leading Texas industries throughout the 20th century, including farming, oil and gas, cotton, cattle ranching, real estate, and banking 7.13.C analyze the impact of significant industries in Texas such as oil and gas, aerospace, and medical technology on local, national, and international markets 7.7.B evaluate the Progressive and other reform movements in Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries 7.7.C trace the civil rights and equal rights movements of various groups in Texas in the 20th century and identify key leaders in these movements, including James Farmer, Hector P. García, Oveta Culp Hobby, and Lyndon B. Johnson 7.7.D analyze the political, economic, and social impact of major wars, including World War I and World War II, on the history of Texas 7.9.A locate of importance in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries 7.9.B compare of Texas in terms of physical and human characteristics 7.9.C analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas 7.10.A identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the consequences of the modifications 7.10.B explain ways in which geographic factors have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas 7.11.A analyze why immigrant groups came to Texas and where they settled 7.12.A explain economic factors that led to the urbanization of Texas Texas: Grade 7 Lesson 10: Ranching and Farming in Texas 11: Texas Oil 12: The Early Twentieth Century 12: The Early Twentieth Century 13: The Great Depression and World War II 1: The Geography of Texas 6: The Republic of Texas 7: The Young State of Texas 12: The Early Twentieth Century 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 13
Grade 7 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS Social Studies Standards 7.13.A analyze the impact of national and international markets and events on the production of goods and services in Texas 7.13.B analyze the impact of economic phenomena within the free enterprise system such as supply and demand, profit, government regulation, and world competition on the economy of Texas 7.14.A identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights 7.14.B identify the influence of ideas from the U.S. Constitution on the Texas Constitution 7.15.A describe the structure and functions of government at municipal, county, and state levels 7.16.B identify civic responsibilities of Texas citizens 7.22.A use social studies terminology correctly 7.22.D create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information Texas: Grade 7 Lesson 14: Modern Times 15: The Government of Texas In each Lesson. 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 14
Grade 7 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS English Language Arts, Reading, and Writing Standards 7.1.C understand the major ideas and supporting evidence in spoken messages 7.1.D listen to learn by taking notes, organizing, and summarizing spoken ideas 7.3.A listen to proficient, fluent models of oral reading, including selections from classic and contemporary works 7.9.A develop vocabulary by listening to selections read aloud 7.9.B draw on experiences to bring meanings to words in context such as interpreting idioms, multiple-meaning words, and analogies 7.8.C read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer's craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing 7.9.E study word meanings systematically such as across curricular content areas and through current events 7.10.L represent text information in different ways such as in outline, timeline, or graphic organizer 7.10.M use study strategies to learn and recall important ideas from texts such as preview, question, reread, and record 7.13.B use text organizers, including headings, graphic features, and tables of contents, to locate and organize information 7.13.D interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, graphs, timelines, or tables to address research questions 7.22.B interpret important events and ideas gathered from maps, charts, graphics, video segments, or technology presentations 7.10.A use his/her own knowledge and experience to comprehend 7.10.B establish and adjust purposes for reading such as reading to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy, and to solve problems Texas: Grade 7 Lesson Student book reading selections are available on audio CD. Throughout the Book. See the Lesson Opener at the beginning of each Lesson. 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 15
Grade 7 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS English Language Arts, Reading, and Writing Standards 7.11.A offer observations, make connections, react, speculate, interpret, and raise questions in response to texts 7.11.B interpret text ideas through such varied means as journal writing, discussion, enactment, and media 7.13.E summarize, record and organize information from multiple sources by taking notes, outlining ideas, and making charts 7.15.A write to express, discover, record, develop, reflect on ideas, and to problem solve 7.15.C write to inform such as to explain, describe, report, and narrate 7.18.A generate ideas and plans for writing by using prewriting strategies such as brainstorming, graphic organizers, notes, and logs 7.18.B develop drafts by categorizing ideas, organizing them into paragraphs, and blending paragraphs within larger units of text 7.20.B organize prior knowledge about a topic in a variety of ways such as by producing a graphic organizer 7.20.D summarize and organize ideas gained from multiple sources in useful ways such as outlines, conceptual maps, learning logs, and timelines 7.6.B use structural analysis to identify words, including knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and prefixes/suffixes 7.9.D determine meanings of derivatives by applying knowledge of the meanings of root words such as like, pay, or happy and affixes such as dis-, pre-, or un- 7.6.C locate the meanings, pronunciations, and derivations of unfamiliar words using dictionaries, glossaries, and other sources 7.9.C use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a dictionary, and software, to clarify meanings and usage 7.5.B demonstrate effective communications skills that reflect such demands as interviewing, reporting, requesting, and providing information 7.6.B use structural analysis to identify words, including knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and prefixes/suffixes Texas: Grade 7 Lesson See the Write! activity at the end of each Lesson See Root Words and Prefixes and Suffixes. See My Social Studies Vocabulary and Glossary in each student book. See AFTER READING Summarize in the Teacher Guide. See Word Root on the fourth page of each Lesson. 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 16
Grade 8 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS Social Studies Standards 8.2.A identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America 8.2.B compare political, economic, and social reasons for establishment of the 13 colonies 8.2.B compare political, economic, and social reasons for establishment of the 13 colonies 8.11.A locate of importance in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries 8.11.B compare of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics 8.12.A analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries 8.13.A identify economic differences among different regions of the United States 8.13.C analyze the causes and effects of economic differences among different regions of the United States at selected times in U.S. history 8.2.B compare political, economic, and social reasons for establishment of the 13 colonies 8.11.A locate of importance in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries 8.11.B compare of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics 8.12.A analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries 8.13.A identify economic differences among different regions of the United States 8.13.B explain reasons for the development of the plantation system, the growth of the slave trade, and the spread of slavery 8.13.C analyze the causes and effects of economic differences among different regions of the United States at selected times in U.S. history 8.3.A explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period 8.4.A analyze causes of the American Revolution, including mercantilism and British economic policies following the French and Indian War 8.4.C explain the issues surrounding important events of the American Revolution, including declaring independence; writing the Articles of Confederation; fighting the battles of Lexington, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown; and signing the Treaty of Paris United States History: Beginnings to 1877 Lesson 2: European Explorers 3: Early Settlements in the Americas 4: The New England Colonies 5: The Middle and Southern Colonies 6: The Colonies and Great Britain 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 17
Grade 8 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS Social Studies Standards 8.1.C explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, 1776, 1787, 1803, and 1861-1865 8.4.A analyze causes of the American Revolution, including mercantilism and British economic policies following the French and Indian War 8.4.C explain the issues surrounding important events of the American Revolution, including declaring independence; writing the Articles of Confederation; fighting the battles of Lexington, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown; and signing the Treaty of Paris 8.1.C explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, 1776, 1787, 1803, and 1861-1865 8.4.D analyze the issues of the Philadelphia Convention of 1787, including major compromises and arguments for and against ratification 8.5.A describe major domestic problems faced by the leaders of the new Republic such as maintaining national security, creating a stable economic system, setting up the court system, and defining the authority of the central government 8.16.A identify the influence of ideas from historic documents including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, and selected anti-federalist writings on the U.S. system of government 8.16.B summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation 8.16.D analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights 8.5.E trace the foreign policies of Presidents Washington through Monroe and explain the impact of Washington's Farewell Address and the Monroe Doctrine 8.5.D explain the causes of and issues surrounding important events of the War of 1812 8.5.E trace the foreign policies of Presidents Washington through Monroe and explain the impact of Washington's Farewell Address and the Monroe Doctrine 8.5.F explain the impact of the election of Andrew Jackson, including the beginning of the modern Democratic Party 8.14.A analyze the War of 1812 as a cause of economic changes in the nation 8.6.A explain how the Northwest Ordinance established principles and procedures for orderly expansion of the United States 8.12.B describe the consequences of human modification of the environment of the United States 8.28.B analyze the impact of transportation systems on the growth, development, and urbanization of the United States 8.28.C analyze how technological innovations changed the way goods were manufactured and marketed, nationally and internationally United States History: Beginnings to 1877 Lesson 7: Fighting the American Revolution 8: Creating a Nation 9: The Early Years of the United States 10: The New Nation and the World 11: Settling the West 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 18
Grade 8 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS Social Studies Standards 8.6.C analyze the relationship between the concept of Manifest Destiny and the westward growth of the nation 8.6.D explain the major issues and events of the Mexican War and their impact on the United States 8.6.E identify areas that were acquired to form the United States 8.12.B describe the consequences of human modification of the physical environment of the United States 8.14.B identify the economic factors that brought about rapid industrialization and urbanization 8.15.B describe the characteristics and the benefits of the U.S. free enterprise system during the 18th and 19th centuries 8.28.A explain the effects of technological and scientific innovations such as the steamboat, the cotton gin, and the Bessemer steel process 8.28.C analyze how technological innovations changed the way goods were manufactured and marketed, nationally and internationally 8.28.D explain how technological innovations led to rapid industrialization 8.29.C identify examples of how industrialization changed life in the United States 8.7.B compare the effects of political, economic, and social factors on slaves and free blacks 8.7.C analyze the impact of slavery on different sections of the United States 8.7.D compare the provisions and effects of congressional conflicts and compromises prior to the Civil War, including the roles of John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, and Daniel Webster 8.8.B explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Civil War, including the firing on Fort Sumter, the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg, the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, the assassination of Lincoln, and Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House 8.8.C analyze Abraham Lincoln's ideas about liberty, equality, union, and government as contained in his first and second inaugural addresses and the Gettysburg Address 8.18.B describe historical conflicts arising over the issue of states' rights, including the Nullification Crisis and the Civil War 8.25.A describe the historical development of the abolitionist movement 8.1.C explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, 1776, 1787, 1803, and 1861-1865 8.8.B explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Civil War, including the firing on Fort Sumter, the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg, the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, the assassination of Lincoln, and Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House United States History: Beginnings to 1877 Lesson 12: The Expanding Nation 13: The Road to War 14: The Civil War 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 19
Grade 8 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS Social Studies Standards 8.9.B describe the economic difficulties faced by the United States during Reconstruction 8.9.C explain the social problems that faced the South during Reconstruction and evaluate their impact on different groups 8.17.B describe the impact of 19th-century amendments including the 13th, 14th, and 15 th amendments on life in the United States United States History: Beginnings to 1877 Lesson 15: Reconstruction 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 20
Grade 8 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS English Language Arts, Reading, and Writing Standards 8.1.C understand the major ideas and supporting evidence in spoken messages 8.1.D listen to learn by taking notes, organizing, and summarizing spoken ideas 8.3.A listen to proficient, fluent models of oral reading, including selections from classic and contemporary works 8.9.A develop vocabulary by listening to selections read aloud 8.30.C organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps (SS) 8.31.A use social studies terminology correctly (SS) 8.9.B draw on experiences to bring meanings to words in context such as interpreting idioms, multiple-meaning words, and analogies 8.8.C read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer's craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing 8.9.E study word meanings systematically such as across curricular content areas and through current events 8.10.L represent text information in different ways such as in outline, timeline, or graphic organizer 8.10.M use study strategies to learn and recall important ideas from texts such as preview, question, reread, and record 8.13.B use text organizers, including headings, graphic features, and tables of contents, to locate and organize information 8.13.D interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, graphs, timelines, or tables to address research questions 8.22.B interpret important events and ideas gathered from maps, charts, graphics, video segments, or technology presentations 8.10.A use his/her own knowledge and experience to comprehend 8.10.B establish and adjust purposes for reading such as reading to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy, and to solve problems United States History: Beginnings to 1877 Lesson Student book reading selections are available on audio CD. Throughout the Book. See the Lesson Opener at the beginning of each Lesson. 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 21
Grade 8 TAKS (in Bold) and TEKS English Language Arts, Reading, and Writing Standards 8.31.D create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information (SS) 8.11.A offer observations, make connections, react, speculate, interpret, and raise questions in response to texts 8.11.B interpret text ideas through such varied means as journal writing, discussion, enactment, and media 8.13.E summarize, record and organize information from multiple sources by taking notes, outlining ideas, and making charts 8.15.A write to express, discover, record, develop, reflect on ideas, and to problem solve 8.15.C write to inform such as to explain, describe, report, and narrate 8.18.A generate ideas and plans for writing by using prewriting strategies such as brainstorming, graphic organizers, notes, and logs 8.18.B develop drafts by categorizing ideas, organizing them into paragraphs, and blending paragraphs within larger units of text 8.20.B organize prior knowledge about a topic in a variety of ways such as by producing a graphic organizer 8.20.D summarize and organize ideas gained from multiple sources in useful ways such as outlines, conceptual maps, learning logs, and timelines 8.6.B use structural analysis to identify words, including knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and prefixes/suffixes 8.9.D determine meanings of derivatives by applying knowledge of the meanings of root words such as like, pay, or happy and affixes such as dis-, pre-, or un- 8.6.C locate the meanings, pronunciations, and derivations of unfamiliar words using dictionaries, glossaries, and other sources 8.9.C use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a dictionary, and software, to clarify meanings and usage 8.5.B demonstrate effective communications skills that reflect such demands as interviewing, reporting, requesting, and providing information 8.6.B use structural analysis to identify words, including knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and prefixes/suffixes United States History: Beginnings to 1877 Lesson See the Write! activity at the end of each Lesson See Root Words and Prefixes and Suffixes. See My Social Studies Vocabulary and Glossary in each student book. See AFTER READING Summarize in the Teacher Guide. See Word Root on the fourth page of each Lesson. 2/6/08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 22