2-3 Students include relevant textual evidence in their written and oral communication. Students should name the text when they refer to it. In 3rd grade, students should use a combination of direct and indirect citations.

4-5 Students continue with previous skills and reference comments made by speakers and peers. Students cite texts that they’ve directly quoted, paraphrased, or used for information. When writing, students will use the form of citation dictated by the instructor or the style guide referenced by the instructor. 

6-8 Students continue with previous skills and use a style guide to create a proper citation.

9-12 Students continue with previous skills and should be aware of existing style guides and the ways in which they differ.

Clarification 1: Students will recognize that the Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Clarification 2: Students will recognize the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment.

Clarification 3: Students will evaluate how the Bill of Rights and other amendments (e.g., 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, 26th) influence individual actions and social interactions.

Clarification 4: Students will use scenarios to identify rights protected by the Bill of Rights.

Clarification 5: Students will use scenarios to recognize violations of the Bill of Rights or other constitutional amendments.