The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students. 3.3 Compare and contrast motivations and reactions of literary characters from different historical eras confronting similar situations or conflicts. Literary Criticism 3.7 Analyze a work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its author. Writing 1.0 Writing Strategies Students write clear, coherent, and focused essays. The writing exhibits students' awareness of audience and purpose.
Essays contain formal introductions, supporting evidence, and conclusions.
Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed. Organization and Focus 1.1 Create compositions that establish a controlling impression, have a coherent thesis, and end with a clear and well-supported conclusion. 1.2 Establish coherence within and among paragraphs through effective transitions, parallel structures, and similar writing techniques. 1.3 Support thesis or conclusions with analogies, paraphrases, quotations, opinions from authorities, comparisons, and similar devices. Achieve an effective balance between researched information and original ideas.