Standards
Illinois State Learning Standards
Language Arts
1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.
2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author?s viewpoint.
2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.
3.A.2 Write paragraphs that include a variety of sentence types; appropriate use of the eight parts of speech; and accurate spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
3.B.2a Generate and organize ideas using a variety of planning strategies (e.g., mapping, outlining, drafting).
3.C.2a Write for a variety of purposes and for specified audiences in a variety of forms including narrative (e.g., fiction, autobiography), expository (e.g., reports, essays) and persua?sive writings (e.g., editorials, advertisements).
4.B.2b Use speaking skills and procedures to participate in group discussions.
5.A.2b Organize and integrate information from a variety of sources (e.g., books, interviews, library reference materials, web- sites, CD/ROMs).
Fine Arts
26.B.3b Drama: Demonstrate
storytelling, improvising and memorizing scripted material supported by simple
aural and visual effects and personal background knowledge needed to create and
perform in drama/theatre.