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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.7.2.1
Title: Fiction
Type:
Standard
Subject: X-Reading/Language Arts (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 7
Strand: Literary Analysis
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks.
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
LA.7.2.1.In.a
Identify differences in characteristics of various genres of literature (e.g. fiction, poetry, drama).
LA.7.2.1.In.j
Select a variety of fiction materials based on interest and recommendations to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to connect topics and function as a member of a shared culture.
LA.7.2.1.In.b
Identify setting, plot structure, theme, and elements of character development (e.g. dialogue, thoughts, actions) in works of literature.
LA.7.2.1.In.c
Identify literary devices (e.g. sound, descriptive language, line length, illustrations) in poetry.
LA.7.2.1.In.d
Identify themes (e.g. bravery, friendship, caring) in fiction, poetry, or drama.
LA.7.2.1.In.e
Write a reflection that describes how the literature selection connects to life experiences and impacts the reader.
LA.7.2.1.In.f
Write a review or brief report on two works of literature that identifies similarities and differences in theme or plot structure.
LA.7.2.1.In.g
Identify literary devices (e.g. sound, descriptive language) in drama and stories.
LA.7.2.1.In.h
Identify information about the historical time periods reflected in literary works.
LA.7.2.1.In.i
Identify differences in vocabulary and language of contemporary and historical texts.
Supported
LA.7.2.1.Su.a
Identify basic characteristics of various genres of literature (e.g. fiction, poetry).
LA.7.2.1.Su.j
Select a variety of fiction materials based on interest and recommendations to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to connect topics and function as a member of a shared culture.
LA.7.2.1.Su.b
Identify characters, setting, events, and main problem and solution in read-aloud literature.
LA.7.2.1.Su.c
Identify literary devices (e.g. words that describe people, objects, feelings) in poetry, drama, and stories.
LA.7.2.1.Su.d
Identify fiction stories, poetry, or drama based on a theme (e.g. bravery, friendship).
LA.7.2.1.Su.e
Write a reflection for a literature selection that describes how the story connects to life experiences.
LA.7.2.1.Su.f
Write a brief report on a literature selection that identifies similarities and differences in characters, settings, and actions.
LA.7.2.1.Su.g
Recognize the meaning of common idioms (e.g. green thumb) and figurative language (e.g. pretty as a picture) in literature.
LA.7.2.1.Su.h
Identify information about characters, settings, and events reflected in historical stories.
LA.7.2.1.Su.i
Identify differences in vocabulary used in historical stories.
Participatory
LA.7.2.1.Pa.a
Use pictures, symbols, or words to identify characters, objects, and actions in read-aloud literature (e.g. fiction, poetry).
LA.7.2.1.Pa.b
Recognize rhythm, sounds and words in read-aloud poetry, songs, and stories.
LA.7.2.1.Pa.c
Recognize familiar read-aloud stories, poems, or drama with a theme (e.g. friendship).
LA.7.2.1.Pa.d
Recognize words that describe people, objects, and actions in read-aloud literature.
LA.7.2.1.Pa.e
Select fiction materials based on interest and recommendations to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to function as a member of a shared culture.
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