The Life of a Princess

Allyson West
Title Page
 
 

Launch
 
 

Literature Circle Lessons
 
 

Closure
 
 

Bibliography/References
 
 

Instructional Ideas & Extensions
 
 

Alignment to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study 

 North Carolina Standard Course of Study Objectives
English Language Arts

1.02 Select key vocabulary critical to the text and apply appropriate meanings as necessary for comprehension. 

1.03 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through:

  • wide reading. 
  • word study. 
  • word reference materials. 
  • content area study. 
  • writing process elements. 
  • writing as a tool. 
  • debate. 
  • discussions. 
  • seminars. 
  • examining the author’s craft. 
1.04 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, on-line reference tools) to identify and comprehend unknown words.

2.01 Use metacognitive strategies independently and flexibly to monitor comprehension and extend vocabulary (e.g., skim, scan, reread the text, consult other sources, ask for help, summarize, paraphrase, question).

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

  • making predictions. 
  • formulating questions. 
  • supporting answers from textual information,
  • previous experience, and/or other sources. 
  • drawing on personal, literary, and cultural
  • understandings. 
  • seeking additional information. 
2.04 Identify elements of fiction and nonfiction and support by referencing the text to determine the:
  • plot development. 
  • author’s choice of words. 
  • effectiveness of figurative language (e.g., personification, flashback). 
2.05 Evaluate inferences, conclusions, and generalizations and provide evidence by referencing the text(s).

2.06 Analyze choice of reading materials congruent with purposes (e.g., reading for information, reading to  extend content area learning, reading for pleasure, entertainment). 

2.07 Evaluate the usefulness and quality of information and ideas based on purpose, experiences, text(s), and graphics.

2.08 Explain and evaluate relationships that are: 

  • causal. 
  • hierarchical. 
  • temporal. 
  • problem-solution. 
2.09 Listen actively and critically by: 
  • asking questions. 
  • delving deeper into the topic. 
  • elaborating on the information and ideas presented. 
  • evaluating information and ideas. 
  • making inferences and drawing conclusions. 
  • making judgments. 
3.01 Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by:
  • analyzing word choice and content. 
  • examining reasons for a character’s actions,
  • taking into account the situation and basic motivation of the character. 
  • creating and presenting a product that effectively
  • demonstrates a personal response to a selection or experience. 
  • examining alternative perspectives. 
3.02 Make connections between texts by recognizing similarities and differences based on a common lesson, theme, or message.

3.03 Justify evaluation of characters and events from different selections by citing supporting evidence in the text(s).

3.05 Integrate main idea and supporting details from multiple sources to expand understanding of texts.

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

4.02 Use oral and written language to:

  • formulate hypotheses. 
  • evaluate information and ideas. 
  • present and support arguments. 
  • influence the thinking of others. 

Informational Skills Competencies

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

1.02 Demonstrate competence and self motivation as a reader.

1.03 Demonstrate appropriate care of resources.

1.04 Acknowledge ownership of ideas.

1.05 Identify elements of composition.

2.05 Determine usefulness of information resources.

3.01 Describe personal cultural heritage and
                                environment.

3.02 Collect and compare information about diverse cultures, environments, and peoples.

3.03 Identify bias and stereotypes.

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

3.05 Describe how information and ideas are influenced by prior knowledge, personal experience, and social, cultural, political, economic and historical events.

4.05 Gather information.

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 format (e.g., print, multimedia).

5.02 Produce media in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia) appropriate to audience and purpose.

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.

5.04 Credit sources in all print, non-print, and products.


Social Studies Competiencies

1.3 Assess the role and status of individuals and groups in the United States, Canada, and Latin America, past and present. 

2.3 Analyze economic, social, and political situations which involve ethical and moral dilemmas.