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1 SKILLS FOR ELA CCLS Reading Literature (K-12) K - 6 pages pages Reading Informational Text (K-12) K - 6 pages pages Reading Foundational Skills (K-5) K - 5 pages Writing (K-12) K - 6 pages pages Speaking & Listening (K-12) K - 6 pages pages Language (K-12) K - 6 pages pages

2 Created by Educational Resource Services, Tulare County Office of Education, Visalia, California (559) rd edition 6/30/12

3 READING LITERATURE Grade K RL K.1 Ask questions Answer questions Give details Listening for information details questions ask answer text information where know partner RL. K.2 Identifying the main events of the story Retelling the story Sequencing/Ordering the events of the story Verbalizing the basic elements of the story o character o setting o problem o resolution o ending Identifying key details retell details main events story problem character beginning, middle, end resolution solve sequence RL K.3 Identify characters Identify settings Identify major events Identify problem and solution identify characters setting/place time problem solution conclusion events happened Who, what, where, when questions o Who was is in the story? o What was this about? o What happened next? Can you ask your neighbor/partner about...? Talk to your partner about... Where did it say that? How did you know that? Can you tell me what happened in the story? Using these pictures/cards can you tell what happened in the story? What happened first? What was the story about? What did the character do to solve the problem? What happened at the end of the story? Can you draw a picture of what happened in the story and then tell me about it? Who are the characters in this story? Who is the story about? What happened in the story? When did the story happen? Where did the story take place? What was the problem in the story? How was the problem solved? Are the characters alike? How are they different? Can you look at the picture and tell me about? 1

4 READING LITERATURE RL K.4 Identify a word Ask a question Use cues such as visuals, phonics, and semantics to figure out unknown words unknown word answer question text RL K.5 Recognize that there are different purposes for writing Understand that writing is formatted in different ways Know the elements of a story Know the elements of poems Recognize common genres o o o o o o o fable narrative fairytale poem rhyme counting books alphabet books fiction story poem fable narrative purpose information text storybooks rhyme recognize RL K.6 Identify the name of the author Identify the name of the illustrator Tell what the author does Tell what the illustrator does author illustrator illustration drawing written by illustrated by book story name front cover title page Point to an unknown word on the page What was hard about that word? Is there a chunk in that word that you know? Do you know a word like that? Can you get your mouth ready? Is there something in the picture that can help you? What is this book about? Will this book tell us a story or help us learn something new? What helps us know that this book is a Is this story real or not real? Is this a or a Who wrote this story? Who drew the pictures? Can you point to the name of the author? Where can I find the name of the person who wrote this story? What does the author do? What does the illustrator do? 2

5 READING LITERATURE RL K.7 Recognize what an illustration is (e.g., picture, photo, drawing, sketch) Understand and follow the story s events and plots Know that the illustrations help you understand more about the story, its characters, and the plot Connect the point of the story with the illustrations RL K.8 (Not Applicable to literature) illustration illustrator drawing picture story tell happening character RL K.9 Know that compare means looking for things that are alike or the same. Know that contrast means looking for differences Know that adventures are a series of events that make up a story Understand that an experience can be part of an adventure or plot Understand the who of the story Understand the what of the story Identify similarities in the experiences of characters Identify differences in the adventures of characters character story adventures experiences compare contrast similar different RL K.10 Working with others in a group Listening intently Asking questions Making an assertion Taking turns group listen purpose understanding books activities illustrations events content predictions text After looking at the picture, what do you think will happen next? Why do you think the illustrator drew this picture? What can you learn about character s name by looking at the pictures? Is there anything in the picture that helps you understand the story better? Point to the picture. Say: Tell me what is happening in the story? Picture walk through the book, before and after reading the story to help students understand what they will be reading or hearing. What adventure did character s name have in this story? How is this like another story we read? Did the same things happen to character s name? How were the stories different? Can you think of another story that is like this one? Today our group is going to read about Working together we will With your partner, read about Listen to what I read and be prepared to turn to a partner and retell the story in your own words 3

6 READING LITERATURE Grade 1 RL 1.1 Ask Questions Answer questions (who, what, why, when, where) Give Details Read for details details questions ask answer text information answer RL 1.2 Understand key details. Understand sequential order. Identify and verbalize key details and main events within the story. Retell the story in sequential order. Identify and verbalize the problem or conflict in the story. Identify and verbalize how the problem or conflict was resolved within the story. retell details main event story problem resolution/ending lesson or moral sequence (Beginning, middle, end) solve RL 1.3 Understand character Identify characters within the story Identify main character of the story Identify the minor character of the story Identify and verbalize major story events citing key details Identify key events and details of story in sequential order (problem-resolution) Understand what is the lesson or moral in a story identify characters setting plot events sequence problem resolution lesson or moral Who, what, when, where questions o Who was the story about? o What was the story about? o What happened in the story? o What happened at the beginning, middle end of story? o Ask your partner to share a detail from the text Retell what happened in the story. What is this story mainly about? What problems did the characters have? How did the characters solve their problem? What lessons were learned in the story? Who are the characters in the story? Who is the main character in the story? What is the setting of the story? What is the problem or plot in the story? How do the characters in the story solve their problem? What happens at the beginning, middle, end of the story. How are the characters behaving or feeling at the beginning, middle, and end of the story? How do we know the characters are feeling? or are going to do? 4

7 READING LITERATURE RL 1.4 Understand the differences between, words, phrases and sentences Identify words, phrases and sentences Ask and answer questions about story details Understand that words are clues to what characters are thinking Identify words that indicate use of the 5 senses see, hear, smell, touch, taste Identify words that communicate feelings.happy, sad, angry, worry, fear story poems word identify senses feelings poetry phrase sentence RL 1.5 Understand narrative structure of a story Understand the expository structure found in informational text Identify story structure Identify informational structure Distinguish between story and informational text structure Recognize common genres o Fable o Narrative o Fairytale o Poem/Rhyme o Magazine Expository o Fiction/non-fiction explain difference story poem information text narrative expository characters fiction non-fiction RL 1.6 Understand the role of a narrator Understand character Understand concept of dialogue (talking between characters) Understand quotation marks Identify narrator Identify character s voice Identify dialogue in text Identify speaker narrator/narrate character dialogue author author s voice quotations How does this story or poem make you feel when you read it? Does the character use their five senses in this story? How do we know the character feels happy, sad, or angry? Identify what the character hears, sees,..? What words in the story tell us what the setting looks like? Is this a story or a poem? How do you know? Is this a book that tells a story or gives information? How do you know? Explain if it is fiction or non-fiction What is this book about? What information can we gather from this book (what can we learn from this book)? Who are the characters? Where does the story take place? What happens in the story? Who is telling the story? What does the narrator of a story do? What does an author do? Who is talking? How do we know? How many characters are in the story? What are the names of the characters? What are the characters in the story saying? Who is the story about? 5

8 READING LITERATURE RL 1.7 Understand that illustration is a picture or a drawing. Understand that details are specific pieces of information that add meaning to a story. Understand character Understand and identify major story events Understand and identify story setting Understand that illustrations add details to story Understanding that illustrations used to show the setting of story Identify the sequence of the main events of a story using details in illustration RL 1.8 (Not Applicable to literature) characters settings events story illustrations describe details RL 1.9 Identify the characters in a story Understand comparison (similarities). Understand contrast (differences). Understand what an adventure is.. Understand what an experience is. Identify similarities (comparisons) Identify differences (contrasts) Make comparisons between characters. Understand the who and what within stories. compare (similarities) contrast (differences) adventures experiences characters RL 1.10 Recall familiar stories Retell familiar stories Recite poems Make connections between texts such as poems on the same topic. Make and confirm predictions about what will happen next in a story? retell recall compare predict identify What is an illustration? Where can we look to find details about the story characters (ex. How they look, where they live)? How do illustrations help us understand the events in the story? Describe details from illustrations. Where does the story take place (setting)? How do we know? How is similar to in a story? How are and different? What adventures did have in the story? What experiences did and have in the story? How are their adventures similar? How are they different? How are their experiences similar (compare)? How are their experiences different (contrast)? Retell the text (prose/poetry) Does this story/poem remind you of any other stories/poems we have read? Compare this piece to other pieces of text you have read. Identify similarities between the two pieces. What other stories or poems have you read about? Predict what you think will happen next in the story? What makes you think that will happen? How do you know? 6

9 READING LITERATURE Grade 2 RL 2.1 Ask questions Answer questions (who, what, where, when, why) Understand which details are more important to the story. Demonstrate how the key details support or move the story forward question answer demonstrate key details understanding text details information RL 2.2 Retell: stories, fables, folktales from different cultures Answer questions about the text. Determine the big idea about the lesson or moral of story Synthesize the message and connect to other stories or lessons. recount fables folktales determine central message moral resolution sequence problem RL 2.3 Understand sequence of events in a story Identify major and minor events in a story Identify major and minor characters in a story Describe how characters face different events and challenges in story Understand that characters change as a result of what happens during the story. describe major event minor event major/minor characters interaction of characters challenges sequence of events Who is this story about? Where did it take place? Which of these details is really important to the story? How does knowing where the story takes place, help us understand the story? Can you outline the key details in the text? Where in the passage did you find that key detail? How do you know that is a key detail? What might you want to know about? Don t forget to ask yourself/partner * What does this character want? * Who are the main characters? * What is the author trying to tell me? * What is the main message of the story? What is the central message in this story, fable, or folktale? Determine and verbalize the problem/conflict and resolution in the story, fable, or folktale. What is the moral of the story? fable? folktale? How is this story, fable, folktale different from what you already know? Where does this story come from? Retell the story in sequential order. Who are the major and minor characters? How do the major/minor characters respond to important challenges in the story? What effect do the events in the story have on the characters? What decision could the characters have responded to differently? How does the character change? 7

10 READING LITERATURE RL 2.4 Distinguish between words and phrases Distinguish the cadence of spoken language Ability to hear same and/or differing sounds in words Ability to see and hear the pattern of the spoken language Know that alliteration means words start with the same or similar sounds Know that often authors repeat the same lines for emphasis or effect distinguish alliteration emphasis rhyme rhythm repetition RL 2.5 Understand story structure Understand that the beginning of a story introduces the characters and settings Describe the actions that occur at the ending of the story Know that actions in the story help lead to a resolution analyze text paragraph section chapter RL 2.6 Understand and identify point of view Distinguish one character s point of view from another character s Understand character s voice in literature Distinguish between characters voices when reading aloud Use different voices for different characters (e.g., high, gruff, low exited,). distinguish point of view opinion dialogue contrast Can you identify words that rhyme What is difference between a word, a phrase, or a sentence? Find a sentence that shows an example of alliteration. Can you come up with a sentence where all the words start with the letter? Identify words that rhyme Identify and clap the rhythm in a stanza Do you see any repetition in this story, poem, or song? Why do you think the author repeated that line? How do you know this is a poem and not a story? Describe the beginning, middle, and end of the story What are the character s problems? Read to your partner the section where the character s problem begins to be solved? How does the character solve the problem? Look at this section, why did the author add? Analyze this paragraph, what is the author trying to tell you? What information does the author include at the beginning of the story that helps you understand the rest of the story? In which part of the story does most of the action occur? Describe the difference between the two character s points of view? Can you change your voice so it sounds like the character might sound? What makes the characters say or act differently? Why was it important for the author to use dialogue? How are the characters different or alike? What contrast can you make between the characters? Would you think the same way as the character does? Why? Why not? 8

11 READING LITERATURE RL 2.7 Understand character, plot, and setting Analyze text information & illustrations to understand deeper meaning of the story Use opportunities to explore books or stories as digital text. RL 2.8 (Not Applicable to literature) illustrations character setting plot digital text RL 2.9 Compare and contrast the same text different authors Compare and contrast selected text from different cultures compare contrast author culture character plot theme story interpretation RL 2.10 Recognize a variety of text (stories, poetry) Comprehend literature at grade 2-3 complexity levels Read independently and proficiently at grade 2-3 complexity levels Read text with multiple layers of meaning Read text with implicit and unconventional structures Read text with figurative, purposeful, and academic vocabulary comprehend independently proficiently literature character plot setting author What clues do the illustrations in the story provide to help you understand the setting in the story? What clues do the illustrations in the story provide to help you understand the characters in the story? What clues do the illustrations in the story provide to help you understand the plot of the story? Today you will use the computer to read this story. When you use the computer station, you will be using this site to read some stories. What did you learn about the characters setting, or plot from the words the author used? Why do you think the authors created their own version of the same story? What are some of the differences you notice in the two stories? Did the authors change the main ideas in their versions of the story? Compare and contrast the differences in the authors interpretation. Which culture (country) is represented in this story? What is the relationship between the two stories? What would have happened in the story if the cultural setting was different? Please keep track of the stories you are reading at home by having your parents sign the sheet. Have you read any poems, adventure stories, or fairy tales lately? Can you tell me what you have like so far about the text (prose/poetry) Does this story/poem remind you of any other stories/poems we have read? Compare this piece to other pieces of text you have read. Identify similarities between the two pieces. What other stories or poems have you read about? Predict what you think will happen next in the story? What makes you think that will happen? How do you know? 9

12 READING LITERATURE Grade 3 RL 3.1 Ask and answer questions (who, what, when, why, where) Refer to text for answer Synthesize information about in text in order to answer questions about the text. question demonstrate understanding text answer details sequence RL 3.2 Retell stories in sequential order Distinguish different genre: fables, folktales, myths Determine the central message, lesson, or moral in a story Explain how the central message, lesson, or moral is conveyed through key details recount fable folktale myth diverse culture central message central lesson moral convey key detail(s) text RL 3.3 Understand the sequence of events in a story Identify major/minor characters Describe characters by citing their traits, motivations, and emotions Understand and explain how the characters actions contribute to major and minor events of the story describe interpretation of characters character/character traits motivation emotion (feelings) contribute sequence events problem resolution Retell the story in sequential order Who were the major/minor characters What were the major/minor events? What in the text leads you to that answer? What details are the most important? Where can you find? What is the central message (lesson or moral) of the story? How do you know what the moral to the story is? How does the author convey the central message (lesson or moral)? What order was the story written? How do you know this is a myth? A folktale? A fable? Explain how the author uses details to convey the message (lesson or moral) of the story. Distinguish between major/minor characters in the story? Describe the major/minor characters How do the character s traits contribute to the story? What were the characters motivations in finding a resolution to the problem? How do the character s actions help move the plot along? 10

13 READING LITERATURE RL 3.4 Distinguish between words, phrases, and sentences Determine word and phrase meaning through context Distinguish between literal and non-literal language determine phrases non-literal literal context clues distinguish RL 3.5 Understand differences between story, drama, and poem and their parts (chapter, scene, stanza) Use vocabulary particular to each genre when speaking or writing Describe how each part builds on earlier sections when discussing or writing about story, drama, or poems refer text drama/play stage directions act/scene cast story chapter poem/poetry verse stanza RL 3.6 Understand point of view Know what is meant by first person Know what is meant by third person Distinguish between one s own point of view and another s distinguish point of view first person third person narrator RL 3.7 Understand character, plot, setting Recognize how illustrations contribute to a story Explain how illustrations contribute to what is conveyed in words in text to create mood and describe character or setting RL 3.8 (Not Applicable to literature) illustration(s) contribute contribution convey aspect(s) mood Can you tell me what this word or phrase mean? What do you think the author is trying to say when he/she uses that phrase? What phrases are literal or non-literal meanings? Can you change this phrase from literal to non-literal non-literal to literal (idiomatic expressions) What clues can you find in the sentence, paragraph that can help you figure out the meaning of that word or phrase? Compare and contrast between a story, poem, and a play? In a play, what is the importance of having scenes? In a book, what is the importance of having chapters? In a poem, what is the importance of having stanzas? The use of stage directions helps the reader? In the earlier chapter we learned How does what the author said in an earlier paragraph help us understand what is happening now? Can you restate that using the word chapter, stanza, or scene??? Who is telling the story in this selection? Who is the narrator? Is this selection written in first person? How do you know? What words give clues? Is this selection written in third person? How do you know? What words give you clues? What do you think about what has happened so far? Do you agree with the author s message so far? Can you put yourself in the character s place? How would you feel if this was you? Would you feel the same or differently? How does the illustration help tell the story? What does the illustration convey to you about the character (mood, setting)? What is the illustration s contribution to the story? What mood does the illustration portray? Did it help you understand the text? What do the illustrations tell you about what the character is like? How do the illustrations help you understand what is happening in the story? 11

14 READING LITERATURE RL 3.9 Able to compare and contrast Understand theme, setting, and plot Recognize author Recognize how a character remains the same and changes in different stories or books by the same author Compare and contrast the themes, settings and plots compare contrast theme setting plot author character text RL 3.10 Recognize genre in literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry Read independently and proficiently at the high end of the 2-3 grade complexity band Comprehend literature read at the high end of the 2-3 grade complexity band comprehend literature story drama poetry independently proficiently chart What is similar in Book A and Book B? What is different? How is character X the same in Book A and Book B? How is he/she different? How does the setting effect the character s actions What is the theme of this story? How is it different from the other stories we have read about this character? Is the setting for this story the same or different? What kind of book is this? Ask yourself: Did I understand what the author is trying to say? What is the main idea or message in this story, poem, or play? Have you read a poem, play, chapter book lately? Your might want to try something different. What can you do if you don t understand? Did you go back and re-read? What did you check out from the library? You might try. It s by the same author that you like. What are you reading at home? Have you completed your reading chart? Have you taken an AR test lately? 12

15 READING LITERATURE Grade 4 RL 4.1 Know that what is read needs to make sense Identify details and examples Draw inferences Explain what the text says Understand the text Cite specific examples and details to support inferences infer example details text specific support author s purpose explain RL 4.2 Understand universal themes in stories such as o person vs. nature o love and friendship o a great journey o coming of age o good vs. evil Determine the theme or main message of the text Support the identification of the theme by giving details from the text. Summarize the text theme details convey summarize message universal themes character s actions sentence RL 4.3 Identify and describe a character Identify and describe the setting (time, place and social environment) in which the story or an event takes place Describe or sequence an event in a story Describe or sequence an event in a play/drama Provide specific details when describing a character, setting or event in a story. Recognize what a character says, thinks or does describe specific details character setting location environment sequence secuencia major/minor event dialogue What was the author s purpose in writing this text? What does the author mean when they say? Which specific details in the text lead you to that conclusion? What can you infer from what you have read so far? Why do you think that? Can you give specific examples from the text that support your thinking What is the main idea of this poem/drama/ story? Which of the following best captures the theme of the text? How do the character s actions help determine the theme? How do the character s actions help support the theme? How is the central message conveyed throughout the story? Can you summarize what has happened so far? Convey to your partner in one sentence what the story is about? Describe a character in the story using specific details. Describe the setting of the story using specific details. Describe what happened in the story when What do you think looks like (character or setting) What words does the author use to describe (character or setting). What words let you know what the character was thinking? Why do you think that happened that way in the story? Describe the impact of the setting on the outcome of the story. Did the environment effect the outcome of the story? 13

16 READING LITERATURE RL 4.4 Use context clues to help determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases in text. Use definitions, examples, or restatements to help figure out the meaning of unknown words or phrases in text Use strategies, such as using a glossary, footnote, or digital media to determine the meaning of an unknown word or phrase Identify major mythological characters and their traits definition example restatement sentences context clues unknown phrase glossary digital footnote mythology RL 4.5 Define a poem Identify the elements of a poem Define prose Identify the elements of prose Define drama Identify the elements of drama (plays) Explain the difference between these texts Compare and contrast differences between poems, prose, and drama rhythm meter alliteration symbolism theme cast verse stage directions setting story RL 4.6 Identify the person who is telling the story Know that the way a person tells a story is impacted by their role in the story Know that when telling a story from the first person, the writer will use the terms I or we Third person point of view is often indicated by the use of the terms he, she, it or they Compare the point of view from different stories Contrast the point of view from different stories compare and contrast point of view perspective narrate narrator first person third person selections text stories What does the word mean in this sentence? Can you read the words or sentences around the word to help you determine its meaning? What does the phrase mean? What strategies can you use to help you find the meaning of the word? In this sentence, the word means. Why do you think the author used this word (mythology term) to describe? This selection can best be described as? Can you show me a verse in this poem? Who are the major characters in the play/drama? Can you explain the difference between a poem and a selection of prose? Find an example of how the author uses rhythm in the poem. Where is this drama set? Explain the differences between a poem and a drama Can you show me an example of a verse, rhythm, and/or meter in this poem? Is the selection/story written in the first or third person? How do you know? Who is telling the story in this selection? How is the perspective of the narrator different in the stories we read. Are there similarities in the perspective from which these stories are being told? How does the narrator s point of view influence the actions in the story? 14

17 READING LITERATURE RL 4.7 Read and understand the main ideas of the text/drama Compare the text of a story/drama and a visual presentation of the text (movie, video, drama) Compare the text of a story with an oral presentation and find where it reflects specific descriptions in the text. Compare the text of a story/drama with a visual presentation and find where it reflects specific details in the text. RL 4.8 (Not Applicable to literature) compare contrast presentation visual oral drama version specific descriptions directions RL 4.9 Identify themes Identify topics Sequence events and find patterns Understand the structure of stories, myths, and stories from other cultures. compare contrast treatment culture patterns events traditional myth story text RL 4.10 Select books at the appropriate grade level Appreciate various genres of literature Use media (audio, computer) to help understand books that are slightly above the current reading level Be self motivated to read beyond the classroom Monitoring the reading done during the school year independent reading genres literature level range stories drama poetry How are the story and the visual presentation (picture, drawing, video) the same? How are the story and the oral presentation (speech, recording)) the same? How does the drawing/visual show what the author is saying. Does the presentation accurately reflect the story? What part of the story or drama is represented by the presentation? What is this story about? What is the theme of this text? How is this theme similar to other stories we have read? Can you see any patterns in the events in this story and other stories we have read? How do the events of this text differ from other stories we have read? How is a myth different from a story? How is this version of the story different from the version from (country or culture) What have you read independently lately? What was the reading range of this book? What genres have you read? What genre did you enjoy the most? Have you read multiple books by the same author? Who is your favorite author? Do you think you are ready to move to the next level? 15

18 READING LITERATURE Grade 5 RL 5.1 Identify details and examples in text Use the author s name or expressions like, the author states, or in the author s opinion when quoting from the texts Cite specific examples and details to support inferences When inferring from the text, cite what the author said that lead to that conclusion. explicit inference textual evidence conclude author s purpose quote RL 5.2 Identify universal themes in stories, dramas, or poems Identify the topics in the writing Locate details that support the theme Understand that characters respond to challenges in different ways, such as internally or externally Understand that reflection is an inner process Summarize the text theme drama poem details characters reflects topic summarize conflict resolution solution RL 5.3 Identify the characters, setting and major events of a story Compare and contrast characters, setting and events in a story or drama Provide specific details when describing the interactions between characters Provide specific details when comparing or contrasting settings or events theme trait (characteristic) compare contrast describe character/character traits dialogue analyze Why did the author write this passage? What inferences can you make? What information would you need to support the inference? What can you conclude from this passage? Why do you think that? Can you give specific examples from the text that support your thinking? Can you show me where in the text the author says that? What is the theme of the story? Which statement is the theme of this story? Which of the following statements best reflects the theme of the story? What conflicts did you see and how were they resolved? How did the characters solve the conflict? Summarize the text in your own words? What was the main conflict? What details did the author give to help solve the conflict? In the poem, can you find examples times when the speaker was reflecting about the topic? What can you tell me about these characters? In what ways do the characters think alike/differently? How does this contrast affect the outcome? In what way do different settings in the story affect the outcome? Which details does the author provide to show us how the characters act with each other? What attitude did the characters display? What do and have in common? How does the dialogue help you understand the characters and their actions? 16

19 READING LITERATURE RL 5.4 Use context clues to help determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases in text Use definitions, examples, or restatements to help figure out the meaning of unknown words or phrases in text Understand that words and phrases have often have literal and figurative meanings Know that similes and metaphors are words used to compare two objects Use glossary, footnotes, or digital sources to determine the meaning of an unknown word or phrase context clue symbolize imagery figurative meaning literal example impression detail digital footnote RL 5.5 Understand that stories, poems and dramas have different organizational elements Follow the message of the story, poem, or drama across chapters, stanzas, or scenes Understand that dramas have scenes, cast of characters, setting, and narrator Understand that stories have beginnings, conflicts/problems and conclusions Know that often poems have stanzas or verses that provide additional details for the reader drama dialogue scenes casts act stage directions dramatic literature poem stanza RL 5.6 Identify the person who is telling the story Know that the way a person tells a story is influenced by their role and the outcomes of the story Understand how the narrator s point of view influences the description of events influence author narrator speaker in text point of view develop What does the word mean in this sentence? Are there any clues around the word that can help you determine it s meaning? Locate a simile/metaphor what does the author compare? What strategies can you use to help you find the meaning of the word? Look at this group of words. What is the meaning of the phrase? What do the characters symbolize? What in the story is a symbol of? How is this text organized? This selection can best be described as a. Can you the difference between a chapter in a book and a scene in a play? How many stanzas or verses does this poem have? How would this change if we took out the stanza/chapter/scene? What is the key event/idea in this chapter/stanza? Why do you think the author wrote this as a instead of as a? Who is telling these events? Is the narrator part of the story? Is this story being told in first-person? What is the narrator s perspective? Are they in the story or is the story being told by an outside observer? How does the narrator s point of view influence how the events are described? Why do you think the narrator described the events the way he/she did? How would the story be different if another character was telling the story? 17

20 READING LITERATURE RL 5.7 Know that when creating a multimedia presentation some of the elements to consider are: o text o animation o photos o video o sound Identify how visual and multimedia elements help increase the understanding of text Explain how images, sounds and movements contribute to the tone of the text Explain how photos, animation, and sounds are used to create beauty in a multimedia presentation of a print text. RL 5.8 (Not Applicable to literature) graphic novel multimedia elements tone folktale fiction myth visual RL 5.9 Be familiar with the characteristics of most genres o fables o folk tales o mysteries o poems o adventure stories Identify the approaches authors take by analyzing two or more texts of similar themes. compare contrast similar patterns of events literature mystery poem fable genre RL 5.10 Select books at the appropriate grade level Have the opportunity to read and listen to books from a variety of genres Use a recording sheet to track the titles and genres of books and stories read literature independently fluently author genres How do the images, sounds, and movements contribute to a video or live presentation of a story that you have already read? How does adding photo images or video help increase your understanding of the text? What audio elements can you add to your presentation of that story, folktale, myth, or poem? When reading this graphic novel, be sure to notice how the creator uses words and images to convey the story. Think about how visual images influence your perspective. How are and alike? How are and different? How do the ideas in compare to the ideas in? What characteristics does the character, have that contrast the character of? How does from the culture, compare to from the culture? Why do you think the author of used the same pattern of events that was used in? What kind of writing does the author use to tell the story? How did the author organize the story? What are some of the characteristics found in a fable? mystery? poem? What have you read independently lately? What genres have you read? What genre did you enjoy the most? Have you read multiple books by the same author? Who is your favorite author? Have you read any of his/her books lately? While offering a choice of books ask: Have you tried this reading this type of book? If you read that book by this author you might enjoy his/her latest book. Do you think you are ready to move to the next level? 18

21 READING LITERATURE Grade 6 RL 6.1 Reading comprehension Draw inferences Cite specific examples and details to support inferences Analyze the text analyze explicit inference textual evidence conclude author s purpose RL 6.2 Reading Comprehension Recognize and analyze theme Understand symbolism Make inferences Support theme or idea with details from the text Summarize Understand the difference between fact and opinion or judgment theme central idea convey details summarize distinct fact opinion judgment RL 6.3 Describe a plot Sequence a series of episodes in a story or drama Identify the problem Summarize Describe how characters change throughout a story or drama Determine the resolution of a story or drama Describe how characters respond as the plot moves toward resolution describe plot episodes characters/character traits resolution dialogue Why did the author write this piece? What inferences can you make? What information would you need to support the inference? Analyze the passage, what can you conclude? When you analyze the text, what inference can you make? How does the textual evidence support your conclusion? What was the author s purpose What can you conclude from the text? What does the story suggest about life? What does represent in this story? Which of the following best captures the theme? In what way is like? The words in this sentence create the impression that. How can you best summarize the text? Is your summary free of personal opinions or judgements? Summarize the story or drama using key information. Sequence the story or drama Describe how a character evolves with the plot Describe the plot of a story or drama. How does the plot unfold? Describe the problem. How was it resolved? What can you infer about? (character, plot, resolution) The character s reactions in paragraph tells the reader that. At what point in the story did the character begin to change? 19

22 READING LITERATURE RL 6.4 Understand synonyms Understand connotations Understand figurative language (simile, metaphor, analogy, hyperbole, personification, idioms, onomatopoeia) Compare & contrast Understand how word choice impacts meaning Understand how word choice impacts tone Interpret words and phrases Make inferences phrases figurative meaning connotative meaning analyze specific impact meaning tone word choice determine RL 6.5 Understand text structures and their parts Understand how a theme, setting, or plot develops Understand and analyze how text structure contributes to the development of the theme, setting and plot analyze scene stanza text structure theme setting plot RL 6.6 Identify the point of view Understand and explain how the point of view is developed by the narrator or speaker author point of view develop narrator speaker in text RL 6.7 Compare & contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text Contrast what students hear and see when reading to what they perceive when they listen or watch RL 6.8 (Not Applicable to literature) compare contrast experience drama poetry viewing audio perception similarities differences 20 What does the word/phrase mean in this selection? Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word can best be used to replace the underlined part? Which of the following synonyms is closest in the meaning to the word? In this sentence, the word means. Is a feeling or emotion associated with the word usage? How did the author use word choice to impact meaning and tone? What word(s) could you use to replace in order to shift the tone? How does the theme, setting or plot develop? What words help the development of the theme, setting or plot? How does contribute to the development of the theme, setting, or plot? How does the sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fit into the overall structure of a? Analyze the text structure and explain why the author chose to write it this way. If you were to create an outline of this text, where would this particular sentence/chapter/scene or stanza be placed? How does the author develop the narrator or speaker s point of view? How does the author s word choice help develop the narrator or speaker s point of view? Who is the narrator? From whose point of view is the text written? How did the author help develop the character s point of view? How does reading a story compare to the audio or video version? What do you see/hear when reading the text? Explain your perception of what you hear and see. Explain the differences between what you see and hear when reading to your perception of what you hear and watch in an audio, video or live version. What was similar/different? How? Why?

23 READING LITERATURE RL 6.9 Understand the compare/contrast pattern Recognize text forms and genres Understand how themes are developed Identify text topics compare contrast similarities differences text genres theme historical novels fantasy realism RL 6.10 Read various forms of literature fluently Demonstrate comprehension of various forms of literary text Read independently and comprehend complex texts. Make an effort to independently read texts of increasing complexity. Monitor comprehension literature drama poetry fluency comprehension How are and alike/similar? How are and different? What are the text forms/genres of each selection? What is the topic or theme of each selection? Although the topic/theme of these passages is similar, how does the presentation differ? Why do you think the author used this approach in relaying the theme? What have you read independently lately? What genres have you recently read? What genre did you enjoy the most? Have you read multiple books by the same author? Who is your favorite author? Do you think you are ready to read a more complex text or different type of literature? What is the lexile level of this text? Briefly summarize the plot and theme of the text. 21

24 READING LITERATURE Grade 7 RL 7.1 Reading comprehension Analyze the text Identify explicit textual evidence Cite Evidence Draw inferences Support inference using textual evidence cite analyze explicit inferences textual evidence conclude RL. 7.2 Reading Comprehension Recognize and analyze theme development Make inferences Write an objective summary of the text determine theme central idea analyze objective summarize cite evidence RL 7.3 Analyze elements of story/drama Describe how characters change throughout a story or drama Describe how story elements influence the characters as the plot moves towards resolution analyze setting character character traits plot drama infer inference RL 7.4 Understand connotations/denotations Understand figurative language (simile, metaphor, analogy, hyperbole, personification, idioms, onomatopoeia) Identify repetition of sounds (rhyme scheme, alliteration, assonance) Understand how word choice impacts meaning Understand how word choice impacts tone figurative meaning connotative meaning analyze specific impact tone word choice determine What textual evidence did you identify to support your analysis of the text? Cite several examples of textual evidence. What inferences can you draw from your analysis of the text? Show me in the text what makes you think that? What can you conclude from the text? Which evidence is most relevant? What can you infer from this paragraph? Explain your thinking. What is the theme or central idea? Cite evidence from the text to support your determination of the theme/central idea. best captures the theme. An example of how the theme recurs/is developed in the text is. How can you objectively summarize the text? What makes a summary objective? Describe the plot of a story or drama. How does the plot unfold? Describe the problem. How was it resolved? An example of how the plot is shaped by the setting is. What can you infer about plot and how it is shaped by the setting? An example of how a character evolves with the plot is What can you infer about the character and how he is shaped by the setting? How does the use of dialogue help the reader understand character and plot? What does the word/phrase mean in this selection? The word/phrase is an example of. Without changing the meaning of the sentence, what word can best be used to replace the underlined part? How does the author s use of repetition of sounds impact the tone of the text? According to this passage, an is like a because both. The author uses connotation to. 22

25 READING LITERATURE RL 7.5 Understand and identify types of drama and poetry Analyze the form or structure of drama and poetry Interpret the meaning of drama and poetry Understand and analyze how text structure contributes to the meaning of a drama or poem drama poem analyze scene stanza text structure theme setting plot RL 7.6 Understand and identify various points of view Understand and explain the development of the narrators or speakers point of view. Contrast points of view author point of view develop narrator omniscient subjective objective RL 7.7 Compare & contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text Analyze effects unique to each medium o Lighting o Sound o Color o Camera focus o Camera angles RL 7.8 (Not Applicable to literature) compare contrast medium audio drama poem film stage multimedia production What is the structure of the text? What is the meaning of the text? How does the structure of the text contribute to its meaning? How does the sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fit into the overall structure of a? How would the meaning of the poem /drama have been different if it were written as a? Which words from the text show that it is written in person? The selection is told from the point of view of. What perspective or point of view does each character have? How/why does s point of view differ from that of another character? Which sentence from the text best shows that the narrator s point of view is subjective/objective? How does the author s word choice help to develop the narrator s or speaker s point of view? How does reading a story compare to the audio or video version? What medium most impacts your understanding of the selected work? What senses were most stimulated by the production? Select an event from the book and compare it to a scene from the production. How are they different and why? Evaluate the effectiveness of the media techniques used to portray the work. 23

26 READING LITERATURE RL 7.9 Distinguish between historical fiction and historical accounts. Identify the historical event in terms of time, place, and/or character. Identify how the author used or altered history to write a fictional portrayal. Compare and contrast the historical events as they were portrayed in the fictional story to the historical account of the same event. Compare Contrast historical novel historical account historical event fiction alter accurate (precise) RL 7.10 Read various forms of literature fluently Demonstrate comprehension of various forms of literary text Read independently and comprehend complex texts. Make an effort to independently read texts of increasing complexity. Monitor comprehension genre literature drama poetry fluency comprehension How does the author use/alter history to? How are historical events and the fictional event the same and/ or different? How does the author s portrayal of the character compare to historical accounts? What could the author have done to provide a more accurate portrayal of the time period/place? What have you read independently lately? What genres have you recently read? What genre did you enjoy the most? Have you read multiple books by the same author? Who is your favorite author? Do you think you are ready to read a more complex text or different type of literature? What is the lexile level of this text? Briefly summarize the plot and theme of the text. 24

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