State
Standards Addressed:
nI.B.5. Summarize and
paraphrase main idea and supporting
details.
nI.B.7. Make
inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information from texts.
nI.B.9. Synthesize
information from multiple selections in order to draw conclusions, make predictions, and form interpretations.
nI.D.1. Read, analyze
and evaluate traditional, classical and
contemporary works of literary merit from American literature.
nI.D.15. Read from
and respond to a variety of fiction, poetic
and nonfiction texts of increasing complexity for personal enjoyment.
nIII.A.2. Deliver a
speech in a logical manner using grammatically
correct language, including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience and purpose.