Indiana State Approved Course Titles and Descriptions, 2008 Update
READING AND LITERATURE, GRADE 5
0480 (READ 05)
Reading and Literature, Grade 5, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, is integrated instruction emphasizing reading (Standards 1, 2, and 3), in interest- and age-appropriate content. Students increase their vocabulary and their ability to understand and explain words, including those that convey ideas and images. They use word origins to determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases. They increase their use of complex reading comprehension strategies. They begin to do literary criticism by evaluating what they read and locating evidence to support what they say. They read and respond to fiction selections, such as classic and contemporary literature, historical fiction, fantasy or science fiction, folklore or mythology, poetry, and plays, and nonfiction selections, such as subject-area books, biographies or autobiographies, children’s magazines or periodicals, various reference and technical materials, and online information. Students self-select books and read independently for enjoyment.
READING AND LITERATURE, GRADE 6
0480 (READ 06)
Reading and Literature, Grade 6, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, is integrated instruction emphasizing reading (Standards 1, 2, and 3), in content that is interest- and age-appropriate. Students apply skills they learned in earlier grades to make sense of longer, more challenging text. They interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. They examine an author's choice of words and reasonableness of statements in nonfiction works. They critique the believability of characters and plots in fiction works. They begin to read autobiographies. They read and respond to fiction selections, such as classic and contemporary literature, historical fiction, fantasy or science fiction, mystery or adventure, folklore or mythology, poetry, short stories, and dramas, and nonfiction selections, such as subject area books, biographies, magazines and newspapers, various reference or technical materials, and online information. Students self-select books of interest and read independently for enjoyment.
READING AND LITERATURE, GRADE 7
0480 (READ 07)
Reading and Literature, Grade 7, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, is integrated instruction emphasizing reading (Standards 1, 2, and 3), in content that is interest- and age-appropriate. Students develop advanced skills and strategies in reading. They understand comparisons, such as analogies and metaphors, and they begin to use their knowledge of roots and word parts to understand science, social studies, and mathematics vocabulary. They begin to read reviews, as well as critiques of both informational and literary writing. They read and respond to fiction selections, such as classic and contemporary literature, historical fiction, fantasy or science fiction, mystery or adventure, folklore or mythology, poetry, short stories, and dramas, and nonfiction selections, such as subject area books, biographies or autobiographies, magazines and newspapers, various reference or technical materials, and online information. Students self-select books of interest and read independently for enjoyment.
READING AND LITERATURE, GRADE 8
0480 (READ 08)
Reading and Literature, Grade 8, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, is integrated instruction emphasizing reading (Standards 1, 2, and 3), in content that is interest- and age-appropriate. Students begin to study the history and development of English vocabulary. They begin to compare different types of writing as well as different perspectives on similar topics or themes. They evaluate the logic of informational texts and analyze how literature reflects the backgrounds, attitudes, and beliefs of the authors. They read and respond to fiction selections, such as classic and contemporary literature, historical fiction, fantasy or science fiction, mystery or adventure, folklore or mythology, poetry, short stories, and dramas, and nonfiction selections, such as subject area books, biographies or autobiographies, magazines and newspapers, various reference or technical materials, and online information. Students self-select books of interest and read independently for enjoyment.