Learning+Intentions


 * Learning Intentions:**

Students will be able to:
 * Use comprehension strategies in English and LOTE to read fairy tales from a variety of countries
 * Describe geographical settings of stories, and plot them on a world map
 * Compare and contrast a fairy tale with similar themes from different countries
 * Determine how culture impacts stories
 * Analyze a character, and make connections to self with a character, issues, and themes of a story
 * Identify or summarize a sequence of events, main ideas, and supporting details in literary selections
 * Identify the qualities of the character (such as courage, cowardice, and ambition), and analyze the effect of these qualities on the plot and the resolution of the conflict


 * Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the world.
 * Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions of human experience.
 * Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
 * Students develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles.
 * Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes.
 * Students should understand how culture and experience influence people’s perceptions of places and regions.