4.9.A
Description:
Demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well-known children's literature such as folktales, fables, legends, myths, and tall tales.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
5C
Exemplars
5C: Examining Genre
5C: Examining Genre
Description:
Examining Genre
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
D-45
D-45
Grade level: 4
Word count: 1316 words
Author: Erica Cirino
Synopsis: The Fish God of Rain has stopped helping the people of Sikal. Without rain, food cannot grow. Who will be the hero to bring back the rain?
Excerpt:
No excerpt is available for this question.
Question:
This selection is best described as
- an ancient myth.
- a news report.
- science fiction.
- an autobiography.
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:
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