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.