Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.
Students integrate information literacy skills into all areas of learning.
4.1 Read widely and use various media for information, personal interest, and lifelong learning. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 4-5 complexity band independently and proficiently.
Learners exhibit empathy with and tolerance for diverse ideas by: 1. Engaging in informed conversation and active debate. 2. Contributing to discussions in which multiple viewpoints on a topic are expressed.