Fall
Response
To
Literary
Text
Description
In
responses
to
text,
students
show
understanding
of
reading,
connect
what
has
been
read
to
the
broader
world
of
ideas,
concepts
and
issues,
and
make
judgments
about
the
text.
Essential
Question
How
does
a
student
articulate
an
understanding
of
literary
text
through
the
analysis
of
plot/ideas/concepts,
making
inferences
about
content,
characters,
philosophy,
theme,
author’s
craft,
or
other
elements?
Grades
Assessed
First
Third
Fifth
Seventh
Tenth
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Table
of
Contents
First
Grade
3
Description
3
Essential
Question
3
Basic
Concepts
3
Assessment
3
Vital
Results
3
Grade
Level
Expectations
3
Vocabulary
4
Resources
4
Third
Grade
5
Description
5
Essential
Question
5
Basic
Concepts
5
Assessment
5
Vital
Results
6
Grade
Level
Expectations
6
Vocabulary
6
Resources
7
Fifth
Grade
8
Description
8
Essential
Question
8
Basic
Concepts
8
Assessment
8
Vital
Results
9
Grade
Level
Expectations
9
Vocabulary
10
Resources
11
Seventh
Grade
12
Description
12
Essential
Question
12
Basic
Concepts
12
Assessment
12
Vital
Results
13
Grade
Level
Expectations
13
Vocabulary
14
High
School
16
Description
16
Essential
Question
16
Basic
Concepts
16
Assessment
16
Vital
Results
17
Grade
Level
Expectations
17
Vocabulary
17
First
Grade
Response
to
Literary
Text
First
Grade
Description
In
responses
to
text,
students
show
understanding
of
reading,
connect
what
has
been
read
to
the
broader
world
of
ideas,
concepts
and
issues,
and
make
judgments
about
the
text.
Essential
Question
How
does
a
student
articulate
an
understanding
of
literary
text
through
the
analysis
of
plot/ideas/concepts,
making
inferences
about
content,
characters,
philosophy,
theme,
author’s
craft,
or
other
elements?
Basic
Concepts
The
student
supports
the
teacher-‐generated
focus
statement
with
reference
to
the
text.
The
student
supports
the
teacher-‐generated
focus
statement
with
prior
knowledge.
Assessment
To
write
a
response
to
text
students
will:
1. Read
individual
texts,
at
appropriate
reading
levels,
alone,
with
a
partner,
in
small
groups,
or
in
a
read
aloud;
2. Be
provided
with
a
teacher-generated
focus
statement;
3. Support
the
focus
through
writing
and/or
illustrations
that
reflects
the
plot,
characters,
setting,
and/or
events
of
the
story
to
show
understanding
of
the
text.
Vital
Results
1.7 In
written
responses
to
literature,
students
show
understanding
of
reading;
connect
what
has
been
read
to
the
broader
world
of
ideas,
concepts,
and
issues;
and
make
judgments
about
the
text.
A Connect
plot/ideas/concepts
to
experience,
including
other
literature;
B Go
beyond
retelling
of
plot
by
reflecting
on
what
is
read
and
making
connections
to
broader
ideas,
concepts,
and
issues;
C Support
judgments
about
what
has
been
read
by
drawing
from
experience,
other
literature,
and
evidence
from
the
text,
including
direct
quotations.
Grade
Level
Expectations
1.7 In
response
to
literary
or
informational
text,
students
make
and
support
analytical
judgments
about
text
by
using
prior
knowledge
or
references
to
text
to
support
a
given
focus
(evidence
may
take
the
form
of
pictures,
words,
sentences,
or
some
combination)
Third
Grade
Description
In
responses
to
text,
students
show
understanding
of
reading,
connect
what
has
been
read
to
the
broader
world
of
ideas,
concepts
and
issues,
and
make
judgments
about
the
text.
Essential
Question
How
does
a
student
articulate
an
understanding
of
literary
text
through
the
analysis
of
plot/ideas/concepts,
making
inferences
about
content,
characters,
philosophy,
theme,
author’s
craft,
or
other
elements?
Basic
Concepts
The
student
writes
a
clearly
defined
focus
statement
in
response
to
a
teacher-
generated
question.
The
student
uses
details
to
support
the
focus
statement
through
prior
knowledge
(text-‐to-‐text,
text-‐to-‐self,
or
text-‐to-‐world).
The
student
uses
elaboration
with
appropriate
references
and/or
citations.
The
student
analyzes
literary
elements
such
as
character,
character
change,
plot,
and
setting.
The
student
responds
to
the
text
using
an
organizational
structure
that
includes
an
introduction,
body,
conclusion,
and
transitions.
The
student
uses
effective
vocabulary,
sentence
variety
and/or
structure
to
establish
voice
and
tone.
Assessment
To
write
a
response
to
text
students
will:
1. Read
individual
texts,
at
appropriate
reading
levels,
alone,
with
a
partner,
in
small
groups,
or
in
a
read
aloud;
2. Independently
develop
a
focus
statement
in
response
to
a
teacher-generated
question;
3. Support
the
focus
statement
through
writing
that
reflects
the
plot,
characters,
setting,
and/or
events
of
the
story
to
show
understanding
of
the
text.
Vocabulary
Character:
A
person,
animal,
or
object
that
takes
part
in
the
action
of
a
literary
work.
The
main
or
major
character
is
the
most
important
and
central
to
the
action.
A
minor
or
supporting
character
is
one
who
takes
part
in
the
action,
but
is
not
the
focus
of
the
attention.
Citation:
A
direct
quote
from
the
text,
as
opposed
to
a
generalized
summary
or
statement;
an
acknowledgment
and
documentation
of
sources
of
information.
Detail:
Evidence
that
directly
supports
the
a
writer's
focus
statement.
In
most
cases
the
writer
will
state
the
details
in
the
body
of
their
writing
and
then
elaborate
on
them
to
create
a
concrete
connection
between
the
detail
and
the
focus.
Elaboration:
Words
used
to
explain
and
in
some
way
support
the
central
idea;
the
development
and
expansion
of
ideas
and
arguments.
Elaboration
varies
with
the
type
of
writing.
(For
example,
a
report
may
have
statistics,
examples,
anecdotes,
and
facts,
while
a
narrative
would
have
description,
dialogue,
show-‐not-‐tell,
etc.)
Focus:
The
concentration
of
a
specific
idea(s)
within
the
topic
the
writer
is
addressing;
the
main/central
idea
that
runs
through
a
text.
(For
example:
If
the
topic
is
horses,
the
focus
might
be:
Horses
are
very
expensive
to
own.)
Fifth
Grade
Description
In
responses
to
text,
students
show
understanding
of
reading,
connect
what
has
been
read
to
the
broader
world
of
ideas,
concepts
and
issues,
and
make
judgments
about
the
text.
Essential
Question
How
does
a
student
articulate
an
understanding
of
literary
text
through
the
analysis
of
plot/ideas/concepts,
making
inferences
about
content,
characters,
philosophy,
theme,
author’s
craft,
or
other
elements?
Basic
Concepts
The
student's
purpose
is
stated
in
his
or
her
focus
statement;
the
student
establishes
relevant
context
to
support
the
focus
statement;
a
hook
connects
the
reader
to
the
focus
statement.
The
student
uses
details
to
support
the
focus
statement
through
prior
knowledge
(text-‐to-‐text,
text-‐to-‐self,
or
text-‐to-‐world).
The
student
uses
elaboration
to
draw
a
connection
between
references/citations
and
the
focus
statement.
The
student
analyzes
literary
elements
such
as
character,
character
change,
plot,
setting,
and
common
themes.
The
student
responds
to
the
text
using
an
organizational
structure
that
includes
an
introduction,
body,
conclusion,
and
transitions.
The
student
uses
effective
vocabulary
and
sentence
variety
to
establish
voice
and
tone.
Assessment
To
write
a
response
to
text
students
will:
1. Read
individual
texts,
at
appropriate
reading
levels,
alone,
with
a
partner,
in
small
groups,
or
in
a
read
aloud;
2. Independently
develop
a
focus
statement
based
on
the
analysis
of
the
text;
3. Support
the
focus
statement
through
writing
that
reflects
the
plot,
characters,
setting,
and
events
of
the
story
to
show
understanding
of
the
text.
Seventh
Grade
Description
In
responses
to
text,
students
show
understanding
of
reading,
connect
what
has
been
read
to
the
broader
world
of
ideas,
concepts
and
issues,
and
make
judgments
about
the
text.
Essential
Question
How
does
a
student
articulate
an
understanding
of
literary
text
through
the
analysis
of
plot/ideas/concepts,
making
inferences
about
content,
characters,
philosophy,
theme,
author’s
craft,
or
other
elements?
Basic
Concepts
The
student's
purpose
is
stated
in
his
or
her
focus
statement;
the
student
establishes
a
relevant
context
to
support
the
focus
statement;
a
hook
connects
the
reader
to
the
focus
statement.
The
student
uses
details
to
support
the
focus
statement
through
prior
knowledge
(text-‐to-‐text,
text-‐to-‐self,
or
text-‐to-‐world).
The
student
uses
elaboration
to
draw
a
connection
between
details,
references/citations
and
the
focus
statement.
The
student
analyzes
literary
elements
such
as
character,
character
change,
plot,
and
setting
and
author’s
craft.
The
student
responds
to
the
text
using
an
organizational
structure
that
includes
an
introduction,
body,
conclusion,
and
transitions.
The
student
uses
effective
vocabulary
and
sentence
variety
to
establish
voice
and
tone.
The
student
maintains
a
sense
of
audience
and
engages
the
reader.
Assessment
To
write
a
response
to
text
students
will:
1. Read
individual
texts,
at
appropriate
reading
levels,
alone,
with
a
partner,
in
small
groups,
or
in
a
read
aloud;
2. Independently
develop
a
focus
statement
based
on
the
analysis
of
the
text;
3. Support
the
focus
statement
through
writing
that
reflects
the
plot,
characters,
setting,
events
of
the
story,
and
author’s
craft
to
show
understanding
of
the
text.
High
School
Description
In
responses
to
text,
students
show
understanding
of
reading,
connect
what
has
been
read
to
the
broader
world
of
ideas,
concepts
and
issues,
and
make
judgments
about
the
text.
Essential
Question
How
does
a
student
articulate
an
understanding
of
literary
text
through
the
analysis
of
plot/ideas/concepts,
making
inferences
about
content,
characters,
philosophy,
theme,
author’s
craft,
or
other
elements?
Basic
Concepts
The
student's
purpose
is
stated
in
his
or
her
thesis
statement;
the
student
establishes
relevant
context
to
support
the
thesis
statement;
a
hook
connects
the
reader
to
the
thesis
statement.
The
student
supports
the
thesis
statement
through
prior
knowledge
(text-‐to-‐text,
text-‐to-‐self,
or
text-‐to-‐world),
references
to
the
text,
and
citations
from
the
text.
The
student
analyzes
literary
elements
such
as
character,
character
change,
plot,
and
setting
and
author’s
craft.
The
student
uses
details
and
elaboration
to
draw
a
connection
between
references/citations
and
the
thesis
statement.
The
student
uses
effective
vocabulary,
sentence
variety
and/or
structure
to
establish
voice
and
tone.
The
student
responds
to
the
text
using
an
organizational
structure
that
includes
an
introduction,
body,
conclusion,
and
transitions.
The
student
maintains
a
sense
of
audience
and
engages
the
reader.
Assessment
To
write
a
response
to
text
students
will:
1. Read
individual
texts,
at
appropriate
reading
levels,
alone,
with
a
partner,
in
small
groups,
or
in
a
read
aloud;
2. Independently
develop
a
focus
statement
based
on
the
analysis
of
the
text;
3. Support
the
focus
statement
through
writing
that
reflects
the
plot,
characters,
setting,
theme,
author’s
craft
and
events
of
the
story
to
show
understanding
of
the
text.