Standard 4: Literature: The student will read, construct meaning, and respond to a wide variety of literary forms.␣

Read and respond to grade-level-appropriate historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance a study of history and social science. Clarify the ideas and connect them to other literary works. Participate in self-directed work teams to create observable products.

     1. Literary Genres - The student will demonstrate a knowledge of and an appreciation for various forms of literature.

          a. Analyze the characteristics of genres, including short story, novel, drama, lyric poetry, nonfiction, historical fiction, and informational texts.

          b. Identify and distinguish characteristics of subgenres, including autobiography, biography, fable, folk tale, mystery, myth, limericks, tall tales,

              and plays.

     2. Literary Elements - Demonstrate knowledge of literary elements and techniques and how they affect the development of a literary work.

          a. Analyze and explain elements of fiction including plot, conflict, character, mood, setting, theme, point of view, and author's purpose.

          b. Identify and explain various points of view and how they affect a story's interpretation.

     3. Figurative Language and Sound Devices - Identify figurative language and sound devices and analyze how they affect the development of a literary

         work.

          a. Identify and explain the use of figurative language, in literary works to convey mood, images, and meaning, including metaphor, personification,

             and simile.

          b. Identify and explain the use of sound devices in literary works to convey mood, images, and meaning, including alliteration, onomatopoeia, and

              rhyme.

          c. Identify and interpret literary devices such as flashback, foreshadowing, symbolism, and imagery.

    *4  Literary Works - The student will read and respond to historically and culturally significant works of literature.

          a. Analyze and evaluate works of literature and the historical context in which they were written.

          b. Analyze and determine distinctive and common characteristics of literature from various cultures to broaden cultural awareness.

          c. Compare similar characters, settings, and themes from varied literary traditions that cross cultures.