




Reading Literature is a domain of standards. This domain can be found in the Common Core Standards. They cover all things fiction. First, students begin by learning to ask and answer questions. Then, they moving to harder topics such as comparing and contrasting. This collection of go-to blogs for Reading Literature standards can be your go-to lesson planning tool. It’s a one-stop spot for teachers looking to understand deeper and find inspiration for new lessons! First, browse all the titles that are included below. Then, click each blog one by one to learn more.
Browse through to find the topics you’re looking for!
Teaching Students How to Ask and Answer Questions Link
Retelling & Recounting Stories Link
Story Elements Study:
Below, you will find 4 story elements blog posts. The first introduces the standard. Then, the next 3 dive deeper into characters, settings, and events.
Introducing Story Elements Link
Character Focus: Story Elements- Link
Settings Focus: Story Elements- Link
Events Focus: Story Elements- Link
Other RL Standards:
Using Poems and Text to Convey Meaning Link
Theme Activities and Ideas Link
Compare and Contrast Fiction Texts Link
Perfect Mentor Texts for Reading Literature Standards
One of my more popular blog posts is my mentor text suggestions! This blog post outlines all the RL standards. Then, it gives book suggestions and links for books I think would be great for your classroom.
Literature Standards Mentor Text Suggestions
Thanks For Reading Go-To Blogs for Reading Literature Standards…
I hope these blog posts help you understand the domain a bit deeper. Bookmark this collection of go-to blogs. That way, you can easily refer back to it when lesson planning!
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