Literature Circle NC Curriculum Alignment

North Carolina Standard Course of Study
Fourth Grade Language Arts:
1.03 Identify key words and discover their meanings and relationships through a variety of strategies.
1.04 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through:
· wide reading.
· word study.
· knowledge of homophones, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms.
· knowledge of multiple meanings of words.
· writing process elements.
· writing as a tool for learning.
· seminars.
· book clubs.
· discussions.
· examining the author’s craft.
1.05 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus) to identify and comprehend unknown words.
2.01 Use metacognitive strategies to comprehend text and to clarify meaning of vocabulary (e.g., reread the text, consult other sources, ask for help, paraphrase, question).
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.
2.03 Read a variety of texts, including:
· fiction (legends, novels, folklore, science fiction).
· nonfiction (autobiographies, informational books, diaries, journals).
· poetry (concrete, haiku).
· drama (skits, plays).
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.
2.06 Summarize major points from fiction and nonfiction text(s) to clarify and retain information and ideas.
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.
3.03 Consider the ways language and visuals bring characters to life, enhance plot development, and produce a response.
4.03 Make oral and written presentations using visual aids with an awareness of purpose and audience.
4.04 Share self-selected texts from a variety of genres (e.g., poetry, letters, narratives, essays, presentations).
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.
Fourth Grade Information Skills:
1.01 Participate in read-aloud, storytelling, booktalking, silent and voluntary reading experiences.
1.02 Demonstrate competence and self motivation as a reader.
1.06 Identify characteristics of various genres.
3.01 Describe personal cultural heritage and environment.
3.02 Collect and compare information about diverse cultures, environments, and peoples.
4.05 Gather information.
5.01 Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats (e.g. print, multimedia).
5.03 Collaborate with others, both in person and through technologies, to identify information problems and to design, develop and evaluate information products and solutions.