Fall 2012

I can...


Introduction to Literature (High School and College Credit):


-I can develop skills in reading literature, from locating and recalling essential elements of a
specific work, to making inferences within and across texts, to critiquing and evaluating works.


-I can participate in intensive reading and discussion of literature that leads to the development of
reasonable interpretations of literary texts and support interpretations with evidence.


-I can provide literary elements, forms, and terms and guide students in applying them to aid
analysis in specific works of literature and multiple genres.


-I can place literary works in historical, social, and cultural contexts to enhance my learning.


-I can demonstrate informal and formal writing about literature.


-I can actively use academic library resources, such as subscription databases and reference
resources, to support interpretations of literature in oral and/or written assignments.


-I can examine the value of literature in our society and in my own life.


NOTE: In this course, various genres of literature are included, such as short story, poetry,
drama, and literary nonfiction.














Intro to Literature Essential Skills and Concepts
Fall 2012
























Wapsie Valley Community Schools
Wapsie Valley Community Schools