English // Reading Comprehension

In-Depth Character and Setting Analysis

Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details from the text such as a character's thoughts, words, actions, and interactions

Ages
9 to 10
Type
Method
Builds on
1 topic
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
1 code

Quick check

After the learner reads a chapter where an important event happens, can they write or talk about it in detail — describing what the character thought, said, and did, using specific words and moments from the text?

Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.

Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Write a detailed character description drawing on evidence from multiple points in the text, including what the character says, does, thinks, and how others respond to them
  • Describe a setting in depth by citing specific sensory details, figurative language, and mood clues the author provides
  • Explain how a key event affects the characters and plot development, citing specific textual details about actions, reactions, and consequences

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

1 topic
  • Character Traits and MotivationRequired

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 8 to 9

    Describing character/setting/event in depth builds on analysing character traits and motivations; the step up is from trait analysis to comprehensive in-depth description using multiple textual details

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In-Depth Character and Setting Analysis

Ages 9 to 10 // Method

Leads to

1 topic

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RL.4.3

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