Reading Standard VI, Literary Skills
Lesson 625, American Literature
Applying knowledge of literary terms to works of literature
Reading, discussing, and analyzing American literature representing diversity (gender, ethnicity)
Developing an understanding of the effect of history on American literature (e.g., literary movements, periods)
Identifying, comparing, and responding to United States literature that represents the experiences and traditions of diverse ethnic groups
Identifying cultural vocabulary
Identifying the social situation of a character by analysis of the character’s use of language
Reading works of literature and responding to guided questions, especially American Literature
Analyzing distinctive elements (recurrent themes, historical significance, literary techniques) of American Literature
Evaluating literary works (American) for historical significance; understanding interaction between culture and literary works
Analyzing how works of a given period reflect historical events (American)
Understanding major cultural, religious, philosophical, and political influences on the literature of the United States
Making connections with real-world situations and the human experience through American literature