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  • Reading CCSS for H/SS 6-8
    • RH.6-8.1 Cite Specific Textual Evidence
    • RH.6-8.2 Determine the Central Idea and Summarize
    • RH.6-8.3 Identify Key Steps in a Process
    • RH.6-8.4 Determine the Meaning of Words and Phrases
    • RH.6-8.5 Determine Text Structure
    • 6-8.6 Identify Author's Point of View and Purpose
    • RH.6-8.7 Integrate Visual Information
    • RH.6-8.8 Distinguish Fact, Opinion, and Reasoned Judgment
    • RH.6-8.9 Analyze Primary vs. Secondary Source
    • RH.6-8.10 Read Grade-Appropriate Texts
  • Writing CCSS for H/SS 6-8
    • WHST.6-8.1 Write Arguments
    • WHST.6-8.2 Write Informative/Explanatory Texts
    • WHST.6-8.4 Write with Development, Organization, and Style
    • WHST.6-8.5 Planning, Revising, Editing, And Rewriting
    • WHST.6-8.6 Produce and Publish Writing With Technology
    • WHST.6-8.7 Conduct Short Research Projects
    • WHST.6-8.8 Gather Relevant Information
    • WHST.6-8.9 Draw Evidence From Informational Texts
    • WHST.6-8.10 Write Routinely
  • Speaking/Listening CCSS for 6-8
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.1 Collaborative Discussions
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.2 Interpret/Analyze Diverse Media
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.3 Delineate Speaker's Argument and Claims
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.4 Present Claims and Findings
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.5 Include Multimedia and Visual Components
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.6 Adapt Speech to Context and Task
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.3 Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).


1.  Activities for Identifying Key Steps in a Process 
  • Lesson on the Electoral Process
  • Lesson on the Constitutional Amendment Process
  • Lesson on Changing Gun Control Laws (New York Times)
  • Lesson on Reading Procedural Texts with Examples (MacMillan)
  • Lesson on the Legislative Process and Health Care Reform (PBS Frontline)
  • Lesson About Checks and Balances in the Supreme Court Nomination Process (PBS NewsHour)
  • Lesson on the Election Process (Washington State)
  • Ideas for Identifying Steps in a Process
  • Graphic Organizer to Describe Steps in a Process
  • Guide for Putting on Mock Trials, Including the Trial Process (ABA)
  • Chain of Events Organizer
  • Five-Step Process Organizer
  • Five-Step Process Chart with Room for Details
  • Seven-Step Process Organizer
  • Ten-Step Process Organizer
  • Timeline Organizer
  • Cycle of Events Organizer

2.  Sample Nonfiction Articles Describing a Process
  • Kids in the House - How Laws are Made
  • Student Handout:  Passing a Bill Through Congress (PBS)
  • National Archives - The Constitutional Amendment Process
  • The Human Rights Council's Complaint Procedure
  • United Nations Membership Procedure
  • How the Federal Reserve Sets Interest Rates
  • New York Times - The Impeachment Process

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