1.9.A
Description:
Demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well-known children's literature such as folktales, fables, fairy tales, and nursery rhymes.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
5C, 5C
Exemplars
5C: Examining Genre
5C: Examining Genre
Description:
Examining Genre
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
A-63
A-63
Grade level: 1
Word count: 789 words
Author: Adapted from a story by Gladys Myers Dye.
Synopsis: Whoever can change the way the river flows will become a very rich man.
Excerpt:
No excerpt is available for this question.
Question:
This selection is mainly
- a fable, which is a story that teaches a lesson about doing the right thing.
- a myth, which is a story that explains why certain things happen in nature.
- a fairy tale, which is a story that tells about magical beings in make-believe lands.
- a legend, which is a story that tells about a historical event.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
How do you know if a text is fiction or non-fiction? Provide examples from texts you have read to support your ideas.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
5C: Examining Genre
5C: Examining Genre
Description:
Examining Genre
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
A-11
A-11
Grade level: 1
Word count: 667 words
Author: Mary Dunn
Synopsis: Katie had a simple idea: Let's all help feed the world.
Excerpt:
No excerpt is available for this question.
Question:
This selection is best described as
- a biography.
- science fiction.
- a play.
- fantasy.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
How do you know if a text is fiction or non-fiction? Provide examples from texts you have read to support your ideas.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions