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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.8.2.1
Title: Fiction
Type:
Standard
Subject: X-Reading/Language Arts (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 8
Strand: Literary Analysis
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This cluster includes the following benchmarks.
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
LA.8.2.1.In.a
Identify similarities and differences in characteristics of various genres of literature (e.g. fiction, poetry, drama).
LA.8.2.1.In.j
Select a variety of fiction materials based on interest and recommendations to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to connect topics and function as a member of a shared culture.
LA.8.2.1.In.b
Identify story elements (e.g. character, setting, plot, problem/ solution, tone) in stories and drama.
LA.8.2.1.In.c
Identify examples of literary devices (e.g. sound, figurative language, illustrations, fonts, word placement) that convey meaning in poetry.
LA.8.2.1.In.d
Identify a common theme in more than one literary genre.
LA.8.2.1.In.e
Describe how a literature selection connects to life experiences and impacts the reader based on support from the text or personal experiences.
LA.8.2.1.In.f
Identify similarities and differences in characteristics of two literature selections or a common theme in more than one literary genre.
LA.8.2.1.In.g
Identify examples of literary devices (e.g. expression, tone) in literature.
LA.8.2.1.In.h
Identify information about the historical time periods reflected in literary works.
LA.8.2.1.In.i
Distinguish differences in vocabulary and language used in contemporary and historical texts.
Supported
LA.8.2.1.Su.a
Identify basic characteristics of various genres of literature (e.g. fiction, poetry, drama).
LA.8.2.1.Su.b
Identify basic story elements (character, setting, problem/solution) in fiction.
LA.8.2.1.Su.c
Identify examples of literary devices (e.g. rhyme, rhythm, descriptive language) in poetry.
LA.8.2.1.Su.d
Identify a common theme in more than one literary work.
LA.8.2.1.Su.e
Describe how the characters, problem/solution, or theme in a literature selection connect to life experiences.
LA.8.2.1.Su.f
Identify common literary devices (e.g. point of view, figurative language, idioms) in stories.
LA.8.2.1.Su.g
Identify information about characters, settings, and events reflected in historical stories.
LA.8.2.1.Su.h
Identify differences in vocabulary used in historical and contemporary stories.
LA.8.2.1.Su.i
Select a variety of fiction materials based on interest and recommendations to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to connect topics and function as a member of a shared culture.
Participatory
LA.8.2.1.Pa.a
Recognize characters, objects, and actions in read-aloud literature from various genres (e.g. fiction, poetry, drama).
LA.8.2.1.Pa.b
Recognize words that describe people, objects, and actions in read-aloud literature.
LA.8.2.1.Pa.c
Recognize familiar read-aloud stories, poems, or drama with a theme (e.g. bravery).
LA.8.2.1.Pa.d
Use pictures, symbols, and words to describe characters, objects, actions, and settings in familiar read-aloud literature.
LA.8.2.1.Pa.e
Select fiction materials to listen to, based on interest and recommendations, to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to function as a member of a shared culture.
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