Read an excerpt and hypothesize the events that might have preceded or followed this event. Read a Latin fable omitting the moral and state in English what the moral should be and why. Advanced placement preparation would be appropriate here. 1.1.9 Demonstrate comprehension of both adapted and original passages from selected authors in a variety of genres. This objective focuses on in-depth study of literature from different authors and genres from adapted and original texts.
Students engage in critical analysis and interpretation to comprehend the readings.
Read passages and discuss them as logical products of their time. Contrast vocabulary and structural differences between adapted and original texts. After translating the same passage, compare and contrast your version and your classmates' versions as they reflect the original intent. Read and summarize a fable, poem, or other passage. Read a play and dramatize a scene using appropriate props and costumes.