Demonstrate inferential comprehension of a variety of printed materials. Make and confirm predictions about text by using prior knowledge and ideas presented in the text itself, including illustrations, titles, topic sentences, important words, and foreshadowing clues. Connect reading selections to other texts, experiences, issues, and events Compare and contrast information on the same topic after reading several passages or articles. Demonstrate evaluative comprehension of a variety of printed materials Draw conclusions about an author's motivation and purpose. Evaluate new information and ideas by testing them against known information and ideas.
Students read and respond to a wide variety of significant works of children's literature.
Describe the structural differences of various imaginative forms of literature, including fantasies, fables, myths, legends and fairy tales. Understand how literature is influenced by historical, cultural, social, and biographical factors Compare and contrast tales from different cultures by tracing the adventures of one character type and suggest ideas to account for similar tales in diverse cultures. Use knowledge of the situation and setting and of a character's traits and motivations to determine the causes for that character's actions. Summarize major ideas and supporting evidence presented in spoken messages and formal presentations. Communicate supported ideas using oral, visual, written, and multi-media forms ways appropriate to topic, context, audience, and purpose.