ELA Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and
speak for information and understanding.
ELA Standard 3: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for critical
analysis and evaluation.
Social Studies Standard 1: History of the United States and New York:
Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their
understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points
in the history of the United States and New York.