Standards
Louisiana State Standards:
Reading and Responding
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using knowledge of word origins and inflections (ELA-1-E1)
Determine word meanings, word choices, and pronunciations using a broad variety of reference aids such as dictionaries, thesauruses, synonym finders, and reference software (ELA-1-E1)
Answer literal and inferential questions about ideas and information in grade-appropriate texts in oral and written responses (ELA-1-E5)
Connect information in grade-appropriate texts to prior knowledge and real-life situations in oral and written responses (ELA-1-E6)
Compare and contrast stories/tales from different cultures and explain the influence of culture on each tale in oral, written, and visual responses (ELA-6-E1)
Demonstrate understanding of information in grade-appropriate texts using a variety of strategies
Demonstrate understanding of information in grade-appropriate texts using a variety of strategies, including:
skimming and scanning texts for various purposes (e.g., locating information, verifying facts)
explaining connection between information from texts and real-life experiences (ELA-7-E4)
Writing
Identify an audience for a specific writing assignment and select appropriate vocabulary, details, and information to create a tone or set the mood and to affect or manipulate the intended audience (ELA-2-E2)
Speaking and Listening
Adjust pacing to suit purpose, audience, and setting when speaking (ELA-4-E1)
Deliver presentations that include the following:
� information drawn from several sources and identification of the sources
� effective introductions and conclusions
� details, examples, anecdotes, or statistics that explain or clarify information
� information selected to persuade or influence the audience (ELA-4-E4)
Demonstrate active listening strategies, including asking questions, responding to cues, and making eye contact (ELA-4-E5)
Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the audience (ELA-4-E5)
Information Resources
Locate information using organizational features of a variety of resources, including:
� electronic information such as keyword searches, passwords, and entry menu features
Evaluate the usefulness of information selected from multiple sources, including:
Internet information
Use electronic and print resources (e.g., spelling, grammar, and thesaurus checks) to revise and publish book reviews and research reports (ELA-5-E4)