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The following programs lend themselves to the support of these standards.
Pieces of Other Places grades k-3
National standards
NSS-USH K-1 Living and working together in families, in communities, now and long ago
NSS-USH K-4 The history of peoples of many cultures around the world
Indiana State Standards
Kindergarten
Socal Studies
K.1.4 Identify and order events that take place in a sequence.
K.2.5 Identify and summarize the main ideas and plot of a story.
K.3.1 Distinguish fantasy from reality.
K.3.3 Identify characters, setting, and important events in a story.
K.4.2 Tell a story that the teacher or some other person will write.
K.5.1 Identify ways in which people are alike and different.
K.7.1 Understand and follow one and two step spoken directions.
K.7.3 Describe people, places and things (including their color, size and shape) locations and actions.
Grade 1
Language Arts
1.2.5 Use context (the meaning of the surrounding text) to understand word and sentence meaning.
1.3.1 Identify and describe the plot, setting, and character(s) in a story. Retell a story's beginning, middle, and ending.
1.5.3 Give examples of how people show concern, respect each other, behave responsibly in a group, and resolve difference peacefully.
1.7.1 Listen attentively.
1.7.2 Ask questions for clarification or understanding.
1.7.7 Retell stories using basic story grammar and relating the sequence of story events by answering who, what, when where, and how questions.
1.7.10 Use visual aids, such as pictures and objects, to present oral information.
Grade 2
Language Arts
2.2.6 Recognize cause and effect relationship in a text (story).
2.3.1 Compare plots, settings or characters presented by different authors.
2.3.2 Create different endings to stories and identify the reason and impact of different ending.
2.3.3 Compare versions of the same story from different cultures.
Grade 3
Language Arts
3.2.4 Recall major points in the text (story) and make and revise predictions about what is read (heard).
3.3.1 Recognize different common genres (types) of literature, such as poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction.
3.3.2 Comprehend basic plots of classic fairy tales, myths, folktales, legends, & fables from around the world.
3.3.3 Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays them.
3.3.4 Determine the theme or author's message in fiction and non-fiction text.
3.3.6 Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection.
3.5.4 Use varied word choices to make writing interesting.
Pieces of Other Places grades 3-6
NATIONAL STANDARDS
NA-T 5-8..2 Students analyze descriptions, dialogue, and actions to discover, articulate, and justify character motivation and invent character behaviors based on observations, ethical choices, and emotional responses to people.
NA-T 5-8.6 Students incorporate elements of dance, music, and visual arts to express ideas and emotions in improvised and scripted scenes.
Indiana State Standards
Grade 3
Language Arts
3.2.4 Recall major points in the text (story) and make and revise predictions about what is read (heard)
3.3.1 Recognize different common genres (types) of literature, such as poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction
3.3.3 Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays them
3.3.4 Determine the theme or author’s message in fiction and non-fiction text
3.3.6 Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection
3.5.4 Use varied word choices to make writing interesting
Social Studies
3.3.2 Comprehend basic plots of classic fairy tales, myths, folktales, legends and fables from around the world.
Grade 4
Language Arts
4.3.2. Identify the main events of the plot, including their cause and the effects of each event on future actions, and the major theme form the story action.
4.3.3. Use knowledge of the situation, setting, and a character’s traits, motivations, and feelings to determine the causes for that character’s actions.
Social Studies
4.7.3 Identify how language usage reflects regions and cultures.
Grade 5
Language Arts
5.3.2 Identify the main problem or conflict of the plot and explain how it is resolved.
5.3.3 Contrast the actions, motives, and appearances of characters in a work of fiction and discuss the importance of contrasts to the plot or the theme.
5.3.4 Understand that theme refers to the central idea or meaning of a selection and recognize themes, whether they are implied or stated directly.
5.3.5 Evaluate the author’s use of various techniques to influence reader’s perspectives.
5.5.2 Write responses to literature (story) that: demonstrates an understanding of a literary work
5.7.2 Interpret a speaker’s verbal and nonverbal messages, purposes, and perspectives.
5.7.3 Make inferences or draw conclusions based on an oral report. (story)
Social Studies
5.3.6 Evaluate the meaning of patterns and symbols that are found in myth and tradition by using literature from different eras and cultures.
Grade 6
Language Arts
6.2.7 Make reasonable statements and conclusions about a text (story), supporting them with accurate examples.
6.3.1 Identify different types (genres) of fiction and describe the major characteristics of each form.
6.3.2 Analyze the effect of the qualities of the character on the plot and the resolution of the conflict.
6.3.3 Analyze the effect of the setting on the problem and its resolution.
6.3.4 Identify the speaker and recognize the difference between first-person (?) and third-person(?) narration.
6.3.5 Critique the believability of characters and the degree to which the plot is believable or realistic.
6.7.2 Identify the tone, mood, and emotion conveyed in the oral communication.
6.7.3 Analyze the use of rhetorical devices, including rhythm and timing of speech, repetitive patterns, and the use of onomatopoeia (?), for intent and effect.
6.7.4 Deliver narrative (story) presentations that: establish a context, plot, and point of view, include sensory details and specific language to develop the plot and character, use a range of narrative (story) devises including dialog, tension, or suspense.
Lincoln Twain and War
National Standards:
NSS-G.K – 12.1 The world in spatial terms
NSS G.K-12.2 Places and Regions
NSS K-12.6 Uses of Geography
NSS-USH 5-12.7 Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
NSS WH 5-12.7 Era 7 – An age of Revolutions (1750-1914)
NT.K-12.4 Technology Communications Tools
Indiana State Standards:
Grade 4
Language Arts
4.3.2. Identify the main events of the plot, including their cause and the effects of each event on future actions, and the major theme from the story action.
4.3.3. Use knowledge of the situation, setting, and a character's traits, motivations, and feelings to determine the causes for that character's actions.
4.7.3. Identify how language usage (sayings and expressions) reflects regions and cultures.
Social Studies
4.1.7. Explain the roles of various individuals, groups, and movements in the social conflicts leading to the Civil War
Grade 5
Language Arts
5.3.2. Identify the main problem or conflict of the plot and explain how it is resolved.
5.3.3. Contrast the actions, motives, and appearances of characters in a work of fiction and discuss the importance of contrasts to the plot or the theme.
5.3.4. Understand that theme refers to the central idea or meaning of a selection and recognize themes, whether they are implied or stated directly.
5.3.7. Evaluate the author's use of various techniques to influence reader’s perspectives.
5.5.2. Write responses to literature (story) that: demonstrates an understanding of a literary work ...
5.7.2. Interpret a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages, purposes, and perspectives.
5.7.3. Make inferences or draw conclusions based on an oral report (story).
Social Studies
5.3.2. Name and locate states, major cities, major regions, major rivers and mountain ranges in the United States.
5.5.6. Read accounts of how scientific and technological innovations have affected the way people lived in the early United States, and make predictions about how future scientific and technological developments may change cultural life.
Grade 6
Language Arts
6.2.7. Make reasonable statements and conclusions about a text (story), supporting them with accurate examples.
6.3.1. Identify different types (genres) of fiction and describe the major characteristics of each form.
6.3.2. Analyze the effect of the qualities of the character on the plot and the resolution of the conflict.
6.3.3. Analyze the influence of the setting on the problem and its resolution.
6.3.5. Identify the speaker and recognize the difference between first-person ... and third-person ... narration.
6.3.8. Critique the believability of characters and the degree to which the plot is believable or realistic.
6.7.2. Identify the tone, mood, and emotion conveyed in the oral communication.
6.7.8. Analyze the use of rhetorical devices, including rhythm and timing of speech, repetitive patterns, and the use of onomatopoeia ,for intent and effect.
6.7.10. Deliver narrative (story) presentations that: establish a context, plot, and point of view, include sensory details and specific language to develop the plot and character, use a range of narrative (story) devises including dialog, tension, or suspense.
Grade 7
Language Arts
7.1.1. Identify and understand idioms and comparisons in prose (story) and poetry.
7.2.4. Identify and trace the development of an author’s argument, point of view, or perspective in a text (story).
7.3.3. Analyze characterization as shown through a character's thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions: the narrator's description; and the thoughts, words and actions of the characters.
7.3.4. Identify and analyze themes which appear in many different works.
7.3.5. Contrast points of view ... in narrative text (story) and explain how they affect the overall theme of the work.
7.5.2. Write responses to literature that: develop interpretations that show careful reading, understanding and insight; organize interpretations around several clear ideas, premises, or images from the literary work; justify interpretations through sustained use of examples and evidence from the text.
7.5.6. Use varied word choices to make writing interesting and more precise.
7.7.1. Ask questions to elicit information, including evidence to support speaker’s claims and conclusions.
7.7.2. Determine the speaker's attitude toward the subject.
7.7.5. Use speaking techniques ... for effective presentations.
Grade 8
Language Arts
8.3.4. Analyze the importance of the setting to the mood, tone, and meaning of the text.
8.3.5. Identify and analyze recurring themes that appear frequently across traditional and contemporary works.
8.3.7. Analyze a work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its author.
8.5.2. Write responses to literature that; make supported inferences about the effects of a literary work on its audience.
8.5.6. Write using precise word choices to make writing interesting and exact.
8.7.1. Paraphrase a speaker's purpose and point of view and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery, and attitude toward the subject.
8.7.2. Match the message, vocabulary, voice modulation expression, and tone to the audience and purpose.
8.7.3. Analyze oral interpretations of literature, including language choice and delivery, and the effect of the interpretations on the listener.
8.7.11. Deliver oral responses to literature that...
8.7.14. Recite poems, sections of speeches, or dramatic soliloquies using voice modulation, tone, and gestures expressively to enhance the meaning.
The Literature Connection
Prickly Pears Grades K-3
National standards
NL-ENG. K-12.4 Communication Skills Students adjust their use of spoken, written and visual language (e.g. connections, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with variety of audiences and for different purposes.
NL-ENG K-12.5 Communication Strategies Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
NL-ENG K.12.6 Applying Knowledge Students apply knowledge of language structure, language connections media techniques, figurative language and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.
Indiana State Standards
Kindergarten
Language arts
K.1.4 Identify and order events that take place in a sequence.
K.2.5 Identify and summarize the main ideas and plot of a story.
K.3.1 Distinguish fantasy from reality.
K.3.3 Identify characters, setting, and important events in a story.
K.4.2 Tell a story that the teacher or some other person will write.
K.7.1 Understand and follow one and two step spoken directions.
K.7.3 Describe people, places and things (including their color, size and shape) locations and actions.
Science
K.1.1 Raise questions about the natural world.
K.3.1 Use words related to location, direction, and distance.
Grade 1
Language Arts
1.2.5 Use context (the meaning of the surrounding text) to understand word and sentence meaning.
1.3.1 Identify and describe the plot, setting, and character(s) in a story. Retell a story's beginning, middle, and ending.
1.7.1 Listen attentively.
1.7.2 Ask questions for clarification or understanding.
1.7.7 Retell stories using basic story grammar and relating the sequence of story events by answering who, what, when where, and how questions.
1.7.10 Use visual aids, such as pictures and objects, to present oral information.
Social Studies
1.2.3 Define and give examples of rules and laws.
1.2.5 Identify why rules exist and describe the consequences of having rules and laws.
Grade 2
Language Arts
2.2.6 Recognize cause and effect relationship in a text (story).
2.3.1 Compare plots, settings or characters presented by different authors.
2.3.2 Create different endings to stories and identify the reason and impact of different ending.
Science
2.4.2 Observe and describe how animals may use plants, or even other animals, for shelter and nesting.
2.4.4 Recognize and explain that living things are found almost anywhere in the world and that there are somewhat different kinds in different places.
Grade 3
Language Arts
3.2.4 Recall major points in the text (story) and make and revise predictions about what is read (heard).
3.3.1 Recognize different common genres (types) of literature, such as poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction.
3.3.3 Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays them.
3.3.4 Determine the theme or author's message in fiction and non-fiction text.
3.3.6 Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection.
3.5.4 Use varied word choices to make writing interesting.
Science
3.4.3 Observe and describe how offspring are very much, but not exactly, like their parents, and like one another.
Prickly Pears Grades 3-6
National standards
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NL-ENG. K-12.4 Communication Skills Students adjust their use of spoken, written and visual language (e.g. connections, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with variety of audiences and for different purposes.
NL-ENG K-12.5 Communication Strategies Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
NL-ENG K.12.6 Applying Knowledge Students apply knowledge of language structure, language connections media techniques, figurative language and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.
Indiana State Standards
Grade 3
Language Arts
3.2.4 Recall major points in the text (story) and make and revise predictions about what is read (heard).
3.3.1 Recognize different common genres (types) of literature, such as poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction.
3.3.3 Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays them.
3.3.4 Determine the theme or author's message in fiction and non-fiction text.
3.3.6 Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection.
3.5.4 Use varied word choices to make writing interesting.
Science
3.4.3 Observe and describe how offspring are very much, but not exactly, like their parents, and like one another.
Grade 4
Language Arts
4.3.2. Identify the main events of the plot, including their causes and the effects of each event on future actions, and the major theme from the story action.
4.3.3. Use knowledge of the situation, setting, and a characters's traits, motivations, and feelings to determine the causes for that character's actions.
4.7.3 Identify how language usage (sayings and expressions) reflects regions and cultures.
Math
4.7.2 Analyze problems by identifying relationships, telling relevant from irrelevant information, sequencing, and prioritizing information, and observing patterns.
4.7.9 Decide whether a solution is reasonable in the context of the original situation.
Grade 5
Language Arts
5.3.2 Identify the main problem or conflict of the plot and explain how it is resolved.
5.3.3 Contrast the actions, motives, and appearances of characters in a work of fiction and discuss the importance of contrasts to the plot or the theme.
5.3.4 Understand that theme refers to the central idea or meaning of a selection and recognize themes, whether they are implied or stated directly.
5.3.5 Evaluate the author's use of various techniques to influence reader's perspectives.
5.5.2 Write responses to literature (story) that: demonstrates an understanding of a literary work.
5.7.2 Interpret a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages, purposes, and perspectives.
5.7.3 Make inferences or draw conclusions based on an oral report (story).
Math
5.7.1 Analyze problems by identifying relationships telling relevant from irrelevant information, sequencing and prioritizing information, and observing patterns.
5.7.2 Decide whether a solution is reasonable in context of the original situation.
Grade 6
Language Arts
6.2.7 Make reasonable statements and conclusions about a text (story), supporting them with accurate examples.
6.3.1 Identify different types (genres) of fiction and describe the major characteristics of each form.
6.3.2 Analyze the effect of the qualities of the character on the plot and the resolution of the conflict.
6.3.3 Analyze the effect of the setting on the problem and its resolution.
6.3.4 Identify the speaker and recognize the difference between first-person ...and third-person...narration.
6.3.5 Critique the believability of characters and the degree to which the plot is believable or realistic.
6.7.2 Identify the tone, mood, and emotion conveyed in the oral communication.
6.7.3 Analyze the use of rhetorical devices, including rhythm and timing of speech, repetitive patterns, and the use of onomatopoeia...,for intent and effect.
6.7.4 Deliver narrative (story) presentations that: establish a context, plot, and point of view, include sensory details and specific language to develop the plot and character, use a range of narrative (story) devises including dialog, tension, or suspense.
Bear With Us Grades K-3
National standards
NL-ENG. K-12.4 Communication Skills Students adjust their use of spoken, written and visual language (e.g. connections, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with variety of audiences and for different purposes.
NL-ENG K-12.5 Communication Strategies Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
NL-ENG K.12.6 Applying Knowledge Students apply knowledge of language structure, language connections media techniques, figurative language and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.
Indiana State Standards
Kindergarten
Language arts
K.1.4 Identify and order events that take place in a sequence.
K.2.5 Identify and summarize the main ideas and plot of a story.
K.3.1 Distinguish fantasy from reality.
K.3.3 Identify characters, setting, and important events in a story.
K.4.2 Tell a story that the teacher or some other person will write.
K.7.1 Understand and follow one and two step spoken directions.
K.7.3 Describe people, places and things (including their color, size and shape) locations and actions.
Science
K.1.1 Raise questions about the natural world.
K.3.1 Use words related to location, direction, and distance.
Grade 1
Language Arts
1.2.5 Use context (the meaning of the surrounding text) to understand word and sentence meaning.
1.3.1 Identify and describe the plot, setting, and character(s) in a story. Retell a story's beginning, middle, and ending.
1.7.1 Listen attentively.
1.7.2 Ask questions for clarification or understanding.
1.7.7 Retell stories using basic story grammar and relating the sequence of story events by answering who, what, when where, and how questions.
1.7.10 Use visual aids, such as pictures and objects, to present oral information.
Social Studies
1.2.3 Define and give examples of rules and laws.
1.2.5 Identify why rules exist and describe the consequences of having rules and laws.
Grade 2
Language Arts
2.2.6 Recognize cause and effect relationship in a text (story).
2.3.1 Compare plots, settings or characters presented by different authors.
2.3.2 Create different endings to stories and identify the reason and impact of different ending.
Science
2.4.2 Observe and describe how animals may use plants, or even other animals, for shelter and nesting.
2.4.4 Recognize and explain that living things are found almost anywhere in the world and that there are somewhat different kinds in different places.
Grade 3
Language Arts
3.2.4 Recall major points in the text (story) and make and revise predictions about what is read (heard).
3.3.1 Recognize different common genres (types) of literature, such as poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction.
3.3.3 Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays them.
3.3.4 Determine the theme or author's message in fiction and non-fiction text.
3.3.6 Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection.
3.5.4 Use varied word choices to make writing interesting.
Science
3.4.3 Observe and describe how offspring are very much, but not exactly, like their parents, and like one another.
Bear With Us Grades 3-6
National standards
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NL-ENG. K-12.4 Communication Skills Students adjust their use of spoken, written and visual language (e.g. connections, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with variety of audiences and for different purposes.
NL-ENG K-12.5 Communication Strategies Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
NL-ENG K.12.6 Applying Knowledge Students apply knowledge of language structure, language connections media techniques, figurative language and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.
Indiana State Standards
Grade 3
Language Arts
3.2.4 Recall major points in the text (story) and make and revise predictions about what is read (heard).
3.3.1 Recognize different common genres (types) of literature, such as poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction.
3.3.3 Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays them.
3.3.4 Determine the theme or author's message in fiction and non-fiction text.
3.3.6 Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection.
3.5.4 Use varied word choices to make writing interesting.
Science
3.4.3 Observe and describe how offspring are very much, but not exactly, like their parents, and like one another.
Grade 4
Language Arts
4.3.2. Identify the main events of the plot, including their causes and the effects of each event on future actions, and the major theme from the story action.
4.3.3. Use knowledge of the situation, setting, and a characters's traits, motivations, and feelings to determine the causes for that character's actions.
4.7.3 Identify how language usage (sayings and expressions) reflects regions and cultures.
Math
4.7.2 Analyze problems by identifying relationships, telling relevant from irrelevant information, sequencing, and prioritizing information, and observing patterns.
4.7.9 Decide whether a solution is reasonable in the context of the original situation.
Grade 5
Language Arts
5.3.2 Identify the main problem or conflict of the plot and explain how it is resolved.
5.3.3 Contrast the actions, motives, and appearances of characters in a work of fiction and discuss the importance of contrasts to the plot or the theme.
5.3.4 Understand that theme refers to the central idea or meaning of a selection and recognize themes, whether they are implied or stated directly.
5.3.5 Evaluate the author's use of various techniques to influence reader's perspectives.
5.5.2 Write responses to literature (story) that: demonstrates an understanding of a literary work.
5.7.2 Interpret a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages, purposes, and perspectives.
5.7.3 Make inferences or draw conclusions based on an oral report (story).
Math
5.7.1 Analyze problems by identifying relationships telling relevant from irrelevant information, sequencing and prioritizing information, and observing patterns.
5.7.2 Decide whether a solution is reasonable in context of the original situation.
Grade 6
Language Arts
6.2.7 Make reasonable statements and conclusions about a text (story), supporting them with accurate examples.
6.3.1 Identify different types (genres) of fiction and describe the major characteristics of each form.
6.3.2 Analyze the effect of the qualities of the character on the plot and the resolution of the conflict.
6.3.3 Analyze the effect of the setting on the problem and its resolution.
6.3.4 Identify the speaker and recognize the difference between first-person ...and third-person...narration.
6.3.5 Critique the believability of characters and the degree to which the plot is believable or realistic.
6.7.2 Identify the tone, mood, and emotion conveyed in the oral communication.
6.7.3 Analyze the use of rhetorical devices, including rhythm and timing of speech, repetitive patterns, and the use of onomatopoeia...,for intent and effect.
6.7.4 Deliver narrative (story) presentations that: establish a context, plot, and point of view, include sensory details and specific language to develop the plot and character, use a range of narrative (story) devises including dialog, tension, or suspense.