Aligned Standard

ELA.EE.RL.5.3: Compare two characters in a familiar story.

Grade Level Standard

This is aligned the following California State Standards:

  • RL.5.3 - Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).

Linkage Level Descriptions

Initial Precursor

The student can demonstrate an understanding of object names by correctly identifying an object or person.

Distal Precursor

When reading a familiar story, the student is able to identify the main character(s) and setting of the story.

Proximal Precursor

After reading a story, the student is able to use details from the text to describe the characters, settings, or major events in the story.

Target

When reading a familiar story, the student is able to identify similarities between characters.

Successor

When reading a familiar story, the student can use details from the text to identify differences between characters.