Our Shared Differences Lesson Plan

PA Academic Standards for Grades 6–12

CIVICS & GOVERNMENT STANDARDS (Grades 6–12)

5.1 Principles & Documents of Government

• 5.1.6.A / 5.1.9.A / 5.1.12.A – Explain the purpose of government and principles shaping democracy.
• 5.1.6.C / 5.1.9.C / 5.1.12.C – Analyze how values like fairness, equality, and respect influence civic life.
• 5.1.6.F / 5.1.9.F / 5.1.12.F – Explain the importance of symbols, ideals, and shared identity in a community.

5.2 Rights & Responsibilities of Citizenship

• 5.2.6.A / 5.2.9.A / 5.2.12.A – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
• 5.2.6.B / 5.2.9.B / 5.2.12.B – Explain qualities of good citizenship (respect, empathy, responsibility).
• 5.2.6.C / 5.2.9.C / 5.2.12.C – Analyze how individuals participate in civic life and community dialogue.
• 5.2.6.D / 5.2.9.D / 5.2.12.D – Describe conflict‑resolution strategies in diverse communities.

5.3 How Government Works

• 5.3.6.A / 5.3.9.A / 5.3.12.A – Describe the role of local, state, and national government in community issues.
• 5.3.6.C / 5.3.9.C / 5.3.12.C – Explain how people influence government and community decision‑making.
• 5.3.6.D / 5.3.9.D / 5.3.12.D – Analyze the role of communication, media, and civic voice.

5.4 How International Relationships Work

• 5.4.6.A / 5.4.9.A / 5.4.12.A – Explain how cultures and communities interact.
• 5.4.6.B / 5.4.9.B / 5.4.12.B – Analyze how global connections influence local communities.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (PA CORE) STANDARDS (Grades 6–12)

Reading Informational Text

• CC.1.2.6.A / CC.1.2.7.A / CC.1.2.8.A / CC.1.2.9‑10.A / CC.1.2.11‑12.A
  Determine central ideas and provide objective summaries.
• CC.1.2.6.D–E through 11–12.D–E
  Analyze text structure, point of view, and how authors convey ideas about identity and community.
• CC.1.2.6.G–I through 11–12.G–I
  Integrate information from multiple sources to build understanding.

Speaking & Listening

• CC.1.5.6.A–D through CC.1.5.11‑12.A–D
  Engage in collaborative discussions, build on others’ ideas, and express one’s own clearly.
• CC.1.5.6.E / 7.E / 8.E / 9‑10.E / 11‑12.E
  Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and audiences.
• CC.1.5.6.F–G through 11‑12.F–G
  Present claims, findings, and reflections clearly and logically.

Writing

• CC.1.4.6.A–F through CC.1.4.11‑12.A–F
  Write arguments, informative texts, and reflective narratives about identity and community.
• CC.1.4.6.H–I through 11‑12.H–I
  Use evidence to support analysis and claims.
• CC.1.4.6.T–U through 11‑12.T–U
  Use technology to produce and publish writing.