Students will be able to:
Demonstrate initial understanding of elements of literary texts by…
R–8–4.1 Identifying or describing character(s), setting, problem/solution, or plots/subplots, as appropriate to text; or identifying any significant changes in character or setting over time; or identifying rising action, climax, or falling action
R–8–4.2 Paraphrasing or summarizing key ideas/plot, with major events sequenced, as appropriate to text
Analyze & interpret elements of literary texts, citing evidence where appropriate by…
R–8–5.1 Explaining or supporting logical predictions
R–8–5.2 Describing characterization (e.g., antagonist, protagonist), motivation, or interactions, citing thoughts, words, or actions that reveal characters’ traits, motivations, or their changes over time
R–8–5.3 Making inferences about cause/effect, internal or external conflicts (e.g., person versus self, person versus person, person versus nature/society/fate)
