- Understanding the definition of the commonwealth
- Learning about the history and purpose of the commonwealth
- Identifying the countries that are part of the commonwealth
- Exploring the benefits and challenges of being a member of the commonwealth
- Developing reading comprehension skills
- Expanding vocabulary
Continued development can include researching and writing about a specific country in the commonwealth, comparing and contrasting the commonwealth to other international organizations, and discussing the impact of the commonwealth on global politics and economics.