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The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the elements of a variety of fiction and literary texts to develop a thoughtful response to a literary selection.
General Information
Number: LA.6.2.1
Title: Fiction
Type:
Standard
Subject: X-Reading/Language Arts (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 6
Strand: Literary Analysis
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks.
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
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.
Supported
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).
Participatory
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.
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