Ohio's Academic Content Standards in English Language Arts
Reading Applications: Literary Text StandardStudents enhance their understanding of the human story by reading literary texts that represent a variety of authors, cultures and eras. They learn to apply the reading process to the various genres of literature, including fables, tales, short stories, novels, poetry and drama. They demonstrate their comprehension by describing and discussing the elements of literature (e.g., setting, character and plot), analyzing the author's use of language (e.g., word choice and figurative language), comparing and contrasting texts, inferring theme and meaning and responding to text in critical and creative ways. Strategic readers learn to explain, analyze and critique literary text to achieve deep understanding.
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| By the end of the K - 3 program: |
| A. | Compare and contrast plot across literary works. (ORC Resources) | | B. | Use supporting details to identify and describe main ideas, characters and setting. (ORC Resources) | | C. | Recognize the defining characteristics and features of different types of literary forms and genres. (ORC Resources) | | D. | Explain how an author's word choice and use of methods influences the reader. (ORC Resources) | | E. | Identify the theme of a literary text. (ORC Resources) |
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| By the end of the 4 - 7 program: |
| A. | Describe and analyze the elements of character development. (ORC Resources) | | B. | Analyze the importance of setting. (ORC Resources) | | C. | Identify the elements of plot and establish a connection between an element and a future event. (ORC Resources) | | D. | Differentiate between the points of view in narrative text. (ORC Resources) | | E. | Demonstrate comprehension by inferring themes patterns and symbols. (ORC Resources) | | F. | Identify similarities and differences of various literary forms and genres. (ORC Resources) | | G. | Explain how figurative language expresses ideas and conveys mood. (ORC Resources) |
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| By the end of the 8 - 10 program: |
| A. | Analyze interactions between characters in literary text and how the interactions affect the plot. (ORC Resources) | | B. | Explain and analyze how the context of setting and the author's choice of point of view impact a literary text. (ORC Resources) | | C. | Identify the structural elements of the plot and explain how an author develops conflicts and plot to pace the events in literary text. (ORC Resources) | | D. | Identify similar recurring themes across different works. (ORC Resources) | | E. | Analyze the use of a genre to express a theme or topic. (ORC Resources) | | F. | Identify and analyze how an author uses figurative language, sound devices and literary techniques to shape plot, set meaning and develop tone. (ORC Resources) | | G. | Explain techniques used by authors to develop style. (ORC Resources) |
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| By the end of the 11 - 12 program: |
| A. | Analyze and evaluate the five elements (e.g., plot, character, setting, point of view and theme) in literary text. (ORC Resources) | | B. | Explain ways characters confront similar situations and conflict. (ORC Resources) | | C. | Recognize and analyze characteristics of subgenres and literary periods. (ORC Resources) | | D. | Analyze how an author uses figurative language and literary techniques to shape plot and set meaning. (ORC Resources) | | E. | Critique an author's style. (ORC Resources) |
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