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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.1112.2.1
Title: Fiction
Type:
Standard
Subject: X-Reading/Language Arts (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 1112
Strand: Literary Analysis
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks.
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
LA.1112.2.1.In.a
Describe distinguishing features of various works of literature, including genre (e.g. short story, novel, biography, poetry, drama), word choice, and theme.
LA.1112.2.1.In.j
Select a variety of fiction materials and genres 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.1112.2.1.In.b
Identify elements (e.g. character development, setting, plot structure, theme, word choice) in a variety of literary works.
LA.1112.2.1.In.c
Explain how various literary devices (e.g. sound, figurative language, graphics) convey mood and meaning in poetry.
LA.1112.2.1.In.d
Identify universal themes found in works of literature.
LA.1112.2.1.In.e
Write a literary response that includes a description of the literary elements (e.g. character development, setting, plot structure, theme, word choice).
LA.1112.2.1.In.f
Write a reflection that describes how literary elements and the use of literary devices (e.g. sound, figurative language, graphics) in a selection connects to life experiences and impacts the reader based on support from the text, personal experiences, or
LA.1112.2.1.In.g
Describe the use of literary devices (e.g. point of view, figurative language, idioms) in a literature selection.
LA.1112.2.1.In.h
Identify ideas and theme in historical literary works.
LA.1112.2.1.In.i
Identify common examples of language that have been influenced by history and culture.
Supported
LA.1112.2.1.Su.a
Identify similarities and differences in characteristics of works of literature of various genres (e.g. fiction, poetry, and drama).
LA.1112.2.1.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.1112.2.1.Su.b
Identify characters, setting, problem/solution, and theme in literary works.
LA.1112.2.1.Su.c
Identify literary devices (e.g., sound, descriptive language, line length, illustrations) used in poetry.
LA.1112.2.1.Su.d
Identify a common theme in more than one literary work.
LA.1112.2.1.Su.e
Write a literary response that identifies characters, setting, problem/solution, and theme.
LA.1112.2.1.Su.f
Write a reflection that describes how the characters, setting, problem/ solution, or theme and the use of descriptive language or illustrations in a selection connect to life experiences.
LA.1112.2.1.Su.g
Identify common literary devices (e.g., point of view, figurative language, idioms) in stories.
LA.1112.2.1.Su.h
Recognize the theme in historical literary works.
LA.1112.2.1.Su.i
Recognize common examples of language that have been influenced by history and culture.
Participatory
LA.1112.2.1.Pa.a
Identify characters, objects, actions, and settings in read-aloud literature from various genres (e.g. fiction, poetry, drama).
LA.1112.2.1.Pa.b
Recognize sounds, symbols, and words that describe people, objects, actions, and feelings in read-aloud literature.
LA.1112.2.1.Pa.c
Use pictures, symbols, and words to identify characters, objects, actions, and settings in read-aloud literature.
LA.1112.2.1.Pa.d
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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