FACTivity -The Old Is New Again in Samoa and American Samoa
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In small groups, read and discuss the provided Samoan maxims. Each student should identify a situation in their own life when one or two of these maxims applied.
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Standards addressed in this Activity:
The Common Core Standards are educational benchmarks in the United States that outline clear expectations for what students should know and be able to do in English language arts and mathematics from kindergarten through 12th grade, aiming to ensure consistency and coherence in education nationwide.
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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
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Culture
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Global Connections
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People, Places, and Environments