LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 3. Reading

The learner will comprehend written English in personal, social, and academic contexts from print and non-print materials.

Level: Advanced

Students will use expanded vocabulary effectively in social and academic settings with few errors and will rely much less on forms of non-verbal communication. Learning objectives focus on speaking with correct grammar and intonation on a variety of topics with occasional difficulty, retelling and paraphrasing in detail, identifying elements of fiction and non-fiction, using capitalization and punctuation automatically, spelling grade-level words with little assistance, editing writing, and following two-step and three-step directions.

Objective AD 3.03

Identify and interpret elements of fiction and nonfiction in a grade-level text and support by referencing the text to determine the author's choice of words and theme with occasional instructional assistance.

Resources aligned to this objective

Bubba: A Cinderella story
This lesson focuses on the whimsical interpretation of the Cinderella story. Students explore the story Bubba, the Cowboy Prince, through rich text and interpretations of the story.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and English Language Development)
By Jennifer Fessler and Karen Wright.