The following goals are met in the NC Standard Course of Study using this unit--The Great Depression.

 1.02 Select key vocabulary critical to the text and apply appropriate meanings as necessary for comprehension.

 1.03 Increase reading and writing vocabulary  through:
         wide reading
         word study
         word reference materials
         content area study
         writing process elements
         writing as a tool
         debate
         discussions
         seminars
         examining the authorís craft

1.04 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, on-line reference tools) to identify and comprehend unknown words.

1.05 Read independently daily from self-select materials (consistent with the studentís independent reading level) to:
 increase fluency.
        build background knowledge
        expand and refine vocabulary

2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:
        making predictions
        formulating questions
        supporting answers from textual information, previous experience, and/or other sources
        drawing on personal, literary, and cultural understandings
        seeking additional information

2.04 Identify elements of fiction and nonfiction and  support by referencing the text to determine the
plot development.
        authorís choice of words
        effectiveness of figurative language (e.g.,personification, flashback)

2.10 Identify strategies used by a speaker or writer to inform, entertain, or influence an audience.

3.03 Justify evaluation of characters and events from different selections by citing supporting evidence in the text(s).

3.05 Integrate main idea and supporting details from multiple sources to expand understanding of texts.

3.06 Conduct research (with assistance) from a variety of sources for assigned or self-selected projects (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts,people, libraries, databases, computer networks).

4.02 Use oral and written language to:
        formulate hypotheses
        evaluate information and ideas
        present and support arguments
        influence the thinking of others