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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.5.2.1
Title: Fiction
Type:
Standard
Subject: X-Reading/Language Arts (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 5
Strand: Literary Analysis
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks.
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
LA.5.2.1.In.a
Distinguish among common forms of literature (e.g., stories, poetry, drama).
LA.5.2.1.In.b
Identify characters, settings, and elements of plot structure (e.g., actions, sequence of events, problem/solution) in a variety of fiction.
LA.5.2.1.In.c
Identify rhyme, repetition, rhythm, and descriptive language in poetry.
LA.5.2.1.In.d
Identify the main topic or essential message of a familiar literary selection.
LA.5.2.1.In.e
Demonstrate understanding of a literature selection by describing how it connects to life experiences.
LA.5.2.1.In.f
Write a brief report or review that identifies characters, settings, sequence of events, main idea(s), or problem/solution in a literature selection.
LA.5.2.1.In.g
Recognize the meaning of common idioms (e.g., green thumb) and figurative language (e.g., buzz, hiss, roar);
LA.5.2.1.In.h
Distinguish between examples of past and present language used in stories.
LA.5.2.1.In.i
Select a variety of fiction materials to listen to or read, based on interest or recommendations, to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to function as a member of a shared culture.
Supported
LA.5.2.1.Su.a
Identify common forms of literature (e.g., stories, poetry);
LA.5.2.1.Su.b
Identify characters, settings, actions, and events in readaloud fiction.
LA.5.2.1.Su.c
Identify rhyme, repetition, and rhythm in poetry.
LA.5.2.1.Su.d
Match familiar literature selections to a topic.
LA.5.2.1.Su.e
Contribute to a group response connecting characters, actions, settings, or events in readaloud literature to life experiences.
LA.5.2.1.Su.f
Produce a picture story with dictated sentences that identifies characters, setting, actions, or events from a readaloud story.
LA.5.2.1.Su.g
Recognize the meaning of figurative language (e.g., raining cats and dogs).
LA.5.2.1.Su.h
Recognize language used in stories that indicates past events.
LA.5.2.1.Su.i
Select fiction materials to listen to, based on interest or recommendations, to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to function as a member of a shared culture.
Participatory
LA.5.2.1.Pa.a
Identify characters, objects, and actions in readaloud literature.
LA.5.2.1.Pa.b
Respond to differences in rhythm in familiar poetry or songs.
LA.5.2.1.Pa.c
Use pictures, symbols, or words to identify characters, objects, and actions from familiar readaloud stories.
LA.5.2.1.Pa.d
Select fiction materials to listen to or use, 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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