Standard

Benchmarks

Objectives

Standard 4

Appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information

Is a competent and self-motivated reader

Develops a background in types of literature and literary elements

Derives meaning from information presented creatively in a variety of formats

K-2

• Selects an "Everybody" book to share with their family

1-6

• Applies guidelines for "Choosing a Just Right Book" during literature selection

• Reads or listens to traditional world literature/folklore (nursery rhymes, fairy tales, pourqoui tales, trickster tales, fables, tall tales, legends, myths)

• Reads or listens to types of fiction in picture book and novel format (realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction)

• Reads or listens to nonfiction (biography, information books, poetry)

• Is introduced to literary elements of plot, character, setting, theme, point of view

• Increases understanding of literature by participating in discussion (opinions & responses, compare/contrast, inferences, predictions)

• Reads or listens to a variety of authors and illustrators

• Engages in an in-depth study of an author's and/or illustrator's body of work

• Is acquainted with award-winning literature (Iowa Children's Choice, Iowa Teen award, Coretta Scott King, Caldecott, Newbery, Bachelder)

• Responds to literature by participating in a variety of activities such as storytelling, drama, puppetry, fingerplays, songs, poetry, reader's theater or visual arts

• Is introduced to a variety of formats (magazines, books, non-print, electronic resources, newspapers)

3-4

• Uses both text and visuals to understand literature

• Selects a "Just Right" book independently for personal reading

5-6

• Distinguishes between different types and elements of literature

7-8

7-8

9-12

9-12