American Symbols
Common Core Standards & Vocabulary
Common Core and Other National Standards
Language Arts
- Common Core Reading Standards for Literature: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
- Common Core Reading Standards: Foundational Skills:
- K and 1st: Phonological Awareness, Phonics and Word Recognition
- 2nd: Phonics and Word Recognition
- 3rd, 4th, 5th: Phonics and Word Recognition, Fluency
- Common Core Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration - K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
- Common Core Language Standards: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use - K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
- Common Core Standard 10: Range, Quality & Complexity: Range of Text Types for K-5th
History/Social Studies
Fine Arts
- National Music Standards 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8 for K-4th
- National Theater Standards 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 for K-4th
- National Dance Standards 1 and 2 for K-4th
Vocabulary
Shorter Version
displayed
ideals
regal
"on hand"
image
waistline
frame
inspired
"get the word"
fowl
grand
proclaim
peal
"fan the flame"
emblem
'tis thee
"chimed in"
"cracked up to be"
native
rills
templed
"ring true"
"ringing endorsement"
"auld acquaintance"
rapture
Longer Version
ideals
icons
budge
image
"get the word"
portent
impending
regal
appeal
"ring a bell"
fowl
pedestal
supportive
paparazzi
"fan the flames"
obelisk
colossal
neoclassical
dome
"huddled masses"
distracted
residence
cerulean blue
oval office
"sing the praises"
picturesque
memorial
tsk-tsk
institute
cadmium yellow
'tis
thee
native
thy
beverage
rills
rapture
pastry
upgrade
"guiding light"
grand
proclaim
documents
tyranny
"make a fuss"
founding
landmarks
intent
adios
"hold sway"
finale
emblem
"auld acquaintance"
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