Standards: SS.1.CG.2.1 Explain the rights and responsibilities students have in the school community. SS.1.CG.2.2 Describe the characteristics of citizenship in the school. SS.1.CG.2.3 Recognize ways citizens can demonstrate patriotism. SS.1.CG.2.4 Recognize symbols and individuals that represent the United States. SS.1.CG.2.5 Recognize symbols and individuals that represent Florida. LAFS.1.W.1.1: Write opinion pieces in which they state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure. LAFS.1.W.2.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.1.W.3.8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. LAFS.1.W.1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure. LAFS.1.SL.1.1: This standard revolves around participating in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts. In this lesson, students come together as a whole group to discuss their observations and findings from the Citizenship Corner, sharing examples and discussing their significance for maintaining a positive school community. LAFS.1.RI.1.7: This standard focuses on using illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas. In the lesson, students may encounter various visuals, such as images of national symbols and individuals, while exploring educational websites or videos. They can use these visuals to enhance their understanding of the key ideas and information presented. LAFS.1.RI.1.8: This standard emphasizes identifying the reasons an author gives to support points in a text. While exploring the provided resources about national icons of the USA, students can analyze the information presented and identify the reasons or evidence provided to support the significance of each symbol or individual. LAFS.1.W.1.3: This standard focuses on writing narratives. While the lesson primarily involves descriptive and explanatory writing about Florida's icons, students can also incorporate narrative elements into their paragraphs, such as describing personal experiences or connections with the chosen symbol or individual icon.