Literature Circle NC Curriculum Alignment

Fourth Grade Curriculum

(The following are Objectives from the North Carolina Standard Course

of Study that we thought could be met by doing this literature circle or

the discussions that children will have in doing this type of lesson in

the classroom. Depending on the group, not all of these will be met

but could possibly be met in one way or another.)

English/Language Arts Curriculum

1.02 Infer word meanings from taught roots, prefixes, and suffixes to decode words in text to assist comprehension.

1.03 Identify key words and discover their meanings and relationships through a variety of strategies.

1.05 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus) to identify and comprehend unknown words.

2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:

setting a purpose using prior knowledge and text information.
making predictions.
formulating questions.
locating relevant information.
making connections with previous experiences, information, and ideas.

2.04 Identify and interpret elements of fiction and nonfiction and support by referencing the text to determine the:

plot.
theme.
main idea and supporting details.
author’s choice of words.

2.05 Make inferences, draw conclusions, make generalizations, and support by referencing the text.

2.06 Summarize major points from fiction and nonfiction text(s) to clarify and retain information and ideas.

2.09 Listen actively by:

asking questions.
paraphrasing what was said.
interpreting speaker’s verbal and non-verbal messages.
interpreting speaker’s purposes and/or intent.

3.01 Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by:

analyzing the impact of authors’ word choice and context.
examining the reasons for characters’ actions.
identifying and examining characters’ motives.
considering a situation or problem from different characters’ points of view.

3.02 Analyze characters, events, and plots from different selections and cite supporting evidence.

3.05 Integrate information from two or more sources to expand understanding of text.

3.06 Conduct research for assigned projects or self-selected projects (with assistance) from a variety of sources through the use of technological and informal tools (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).

4.02 Use oral and written language to:

present information and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
discuss.
interview.
solve problems.
make decisions.

4.03 Make oral and written presentations using visual aids with an awareness of purpose and audience.

4.05 Use planning strategies to generate topics and organize ideas (e.g., brainstorming, mapping, webbing, reading, discussion).

4.10 Use technology as a tool to gather, organize, and present information.

Information Skill Curriculum

1.01 Participate in read-aloud, storytelling, booktalking, silent and voluntary reading experiences.

1.04 Acknowledge ownership of ideas.

1.07 Follow acceptable use policy (AUP/IUP) for electronic resources.

3.03 Identify bias and stereotypes.

3.04 Relate cultural similarities and differences to personal heritage and environments.

4.05 Gather information.

4.06 Comply with the Copyright Law (P. L. 94-553).

4.07 Organize and use information.

4.08 Credit sources of information.

5.01 Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats (e.g. print, multimedia).