California: Becoming a State

Download or read book California: Becoming a State written by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2017-09-27 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California was ruled by Spain, then Mexico, before the United States claimed it in 1848. Learn about California’s bumpy road to statehood with this primary source text that builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.