| Code |
Description |
| LA.6.2.1.1: | The student will identify the characteristics of various genres (e.g., poetry, fiction, short story, dramatic literature) as forms with distinct characteristics and purposes; |
| LA.6.2.1.2: | The student will locate and analyze the elements of plot structure, including exposition, setting, character development, rising/falling action, conflict/resolution, and theme in a variety of fiction; |
| LA.6.2.1.3: | The student will locate and analyze the effects of sound, meter, figurative and descriptive language, graphics (illustrations), and structure (e.g., line length, fonts, word placement) to communicate mood and meaning; |
| LA.6.2.1.4: | The student will identify and explain recurring themes across a variety of works (e.g., bravery, friendship, loyalty, good vs. evil); |
| LA.6.2.1.5: | The student will develop an interpretation of a selection and support through sustained use of examples and contextual evidence; |
| LA.6.2.1.6: | The student will write a book report, review, or critique that compares two or more works by the same author; |
| LA.6.2.1.7: | The student will locate and analyze an author's use of allusions and descriptive, idiomatic, and figurative language in a variety of literary text, identifying how word choice sets the author's tone and advances the work's theme; |
| LA.6.2.1.8: | The student will compare language patterns and vocabulary of contemporary texts to those of historical texts; |
| LA.6.2.1.9: | The student will explain how ideas, values, and themes of a literary work often reflect the historical period in which it was written; and |
| LA.6.2.1.10: | The student will use interest and recommendation of others to select a balance of age and ability appropriate fiction materials to read (e.g., novels, historical fiction, mythology, poetry) to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to function as a fully literate member of a shared culture. |
This cluster includes the following access points.
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| LA.6.2.1.In.a: | Identify characteristics of various genres of literature (e.g. fiction, poetry, drama). |
| LA.6.2.1.In.j: | Select a variety of fiction materials based on interest or recommendations to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to connect topics and function as a member of a shared culture. |
| LA.6.2.1.In.b: | Identify characters, setting, plot structure, and theme in works of literature. |
| LA.6.2.1.In.c: | Identify literary devices (e.g. sound, descriptive language) that communicate feelings and meaning. |
| LA.6.2.1.In.d: | Identify themes (e.g. bravery, friendship, caring) in fiction. |
| LA.6.2.1.In.e: | Write a reflection that describes how the characters, problem/solution, or theme in a literature selection connect to life experiences. |
| LA.6.2.1.In.f: | Write a brief review or report on literature that includes a description of characters, setting, plot structure (e.g. problem/solution and sequence of events), and theme. |
| LA.6.2.1.In.g: | Recognize the meaning of common idioms (e.g. hands off) and figurative language (e.g. runs like a deer). |
| LA.6.2.1.In.h: | Identify examples of past and present language in literature of different historical periods. |
| LA.6.2.1.In.i: | Identify themes (e.g., growing up, solving problems) in fiction texts of different historical periods. |
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| LA.6.2.1.Su.a: | Identify basic characteristics of various genres of literature (e.g. fiction, poetry). |
| LA.6.2.1.Su.j: | Select a variety of fiction materials based on interest or recommendations to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to connect topics and function as a member of a shared culture. |
| LA.6.2.1.Su.b: | Identify characters, setting, events, and main problem in read-aloud works of literature. |
| LA.6.2.1.Su.c: | Identify literary devices (e.g. words that describe people, objects, feelings) in literature. |
| LA.6.2.1.Su.d: | Identify stories or drama based on a theme (e.g. bravery, friendship). |
| LA.6.2.1.Su.e: | Write a reflection that relates the main idea or problem/solution in a read-a-loud literature selection to life experiences. |
| LA.6.2.1.Su.f: | Write a brief report or review of a story with illustrations that identifies characters, settings, events, or main problem. |
| LA.6.2.1.Su.g: | Recognize the meaning of common idioms (e.g. cross your fingers). |
| LA.6.2.1.Su.h: | Recognize language in familiar stories reflecting different historical periods. |
| LA.6.2.1.Su.i: | Identify stories of different historical periods based on a theme (e.g. growing up). |
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| LA.6.2.1.Pa.a: | Identify characters, objects, actions, and feelings in read-aloud literature. |
| LA.6.2.1.Pa.b: | Recognize rhythm, sounds, and words in read-aloud poetry and stories. |
| LA.6.2.1.Pa.c: | Recognize familiar read-aloud stories with a theme (e.g. friendship). |
| LA.6.2.1.Pa.d: | Use pictures, symbols, or words to identify characters, objects, actions, and feelings from familiar read-aloud literature. |
| LA.6.2.1.Pa.e: | Select fiction materials based on interest or recommendations to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to function as a member of a shared culture. |
