Common Core State Standards

Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series)

Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)

Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters.

Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.

Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).

Distinguish their own point of view from that of the author of a text.

Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Use commas in addresses.

Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (e.g., addition, additional).