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Literature Circle Lessons
 
 

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Bibliography/References
 
 

Instructional Ideas & Extensions
 
 

Alignment to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Competency Goal 1:   The learner will apply enabling strategies and skills to read and write. 

1.01 Apply phonics and structural analysis to decode words (e.g., roots, suffixes, prefixes, less common vowel patterns, syllable breaks).

1.02 Apply meanings of common prefixes and suffixes to decode words in text to assist comprehension.

1.03 Integrate prior experiences and all sources of information in the text (graphophonic, syntactic, and semantic) when reading orally and silently.

1.04 Increase sight vocabulary, reading vocabulary, and writing vocabulary through:

1.05 Use word reference materials (e.g., dictionary, glossary) to confirm decoding skills, verify spelling, and extend meanings of words.

1.06 Read independently daily from self-selected materials (consistent with the student’s independent reading level) to:

Competency Goal 2: The learner will apply strategies and skills to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed. 

2.01 Use metacognitive strategies to comprehend text (e.g., reread, read ahead, ask for help, adjust reading speed, question, paraphrase, retell).

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

2.03 Read a variety of texts, including: 

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

2.05 Draw conclusions, make generalizations, and gather support by referencing the text.

2.06 Summarize main idea(s) from written or spoken texts using succinct language.

2.07 Explain choice of reading materials congruent with purposes (e.g., solving problems, making decisions).

2.08 Listen actively by:

Competency Goal 3: The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology. 

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

3.02 Identify and discuss similarities and differences in events and characters within and across selections and support them by referencing the text.

3.03 Use text and own experiences to verify facts, concepts, and ideas.

3.04 Make informed judgments about television productions.

3.05 Compare and contrast printed and visual information (e.g., graphs, charts, maps).

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

Competency Goal 4: The learner will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and visual texts. 

4.01 Read aloud grade-appropriate text with fluency, comprehension, and expression.

4.02 Use oral and written language to:

4.03 Share written and oral products in a variety of ways (e.g., author’s chair, book making, publications, discussions, presentations).

4.04 Use planning strategies (with assistance) to generate topics and to organize ideas (e.g., drawing, mapping, discussing, listing).

4.05 Identify (with assistance) the purpose, the audience, and the appropriate form for the oral or written task.

4.06 Compose a draft that conveys major ideas and maintains focus on the topic by using preliminary plans.

4.07 Compose a variety of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama selections using self-selected topics and forms (e.g., poems, simple narratives, short reports, learning logs, letters, notes, directions, instructions).

4.08 Focus reflection and revision (with assistance) on target elements by:

4.09 Produce work that follows the conventions of particular genres (e.g., personal narrative, short report, friendly letter, directions and instructions).

4.10 Explore technology as a tool to create a written product.

Competency Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively. 

5.01 Use correct capitalization (e.g., geographical place names, holidays, special events, titles) and punctuation (e.g., commas in greetings, dates, city and state; underlining book titles; periods after initials and abbreviated titles; apostrophes in contractions).

5.02 Use correct subject/verb agreement. 

5.03 Demonstrate understanding by using a variety of complete sentences (declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) in writing and speaking.

5.04 Compose two or more paragraphs with:

5.05 Use a number of strategies for spelling (e.g., sound patterns, visual patterns, silent letters, less common letter groupings). 

5.06 Proofread own writing for spelling and correct most misspellings independently with reference to resources (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, word walls).

5.07 Edit (with assistance) to use conventions of written language and format.

5.08 Create readable documents with legible handwriting.

Competency Goal 1:   The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes. 

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.

1.06 Identify characteristics of various genres.

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

1.08 Select and use independently, both within and outside the school, a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).

1.09 Recognize that ideas are produced in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based). 

1.10 Identify characteristics and advantages of various media formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based) for a specific task.

1.11 Explore primary and secondary sources.

Competency Goal 2: The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats. 

2.01 Identify published criteria of excellence for resources.

2.02 Apply identified criteria to select resources.

2.03 Recognize the diversity of ideas and thoughts by exploring a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).

2.04 Develop and express personal criteria for selecting resources for information needs and enjoyment.

2.05 Determine usefulness of information resources.

2.06 Recognize the power of media to influence.

Competency Goal 3: The learner will RELATE ideas and information to life experiences. 

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.

Competency Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs. 

4.01 Identify information needs and formulate questions about those needs.

4.02 Describe several research models.

4.03 Develop a search strategy which includes the continuous evaluation of the research process and the information gathered.

4.04 Follow acceptable use guidelines (AUP/IUP) in accessing information.

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.

4.09 Present information in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).

4.10 Evaluate the product.

Competency Goal 5: The learner will COMMUNICATE reading, listening, and viewing experiences. 

5.01 Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats (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 electronic.

5.05 Apply fair use copyright guidelines (Copyright Law, P. L. 94-553) in all projects.