New Hampshire Framework Correlations: Reading Rainbow

READING RAINBOW uses carefully selected books to involve children in reading quality literature. Hosted by LeVar Burton, each program presents one complete book, read by a well- known personality. Four elements form the basis for each program: the adaptation of excellent children's literature; the presentation of book-related or on-site location experiences; the depiction of the library as a valuable resource; and the development of a positive self-concept. This series lends itself well to multicurricular use. Many of the episodes focus on math, science, health, art, music, and social studies topics. Check out the subject index in the left hand column for a topic-based overview of the series. The teacher's guide includes program summaries, topics for discussion, post-viewing and enrichment activities, information about authors and illustrators, and a supplementary book list.

Language Arts: Literature

Curriculum Standard 4

Students will demonstrate competence in understanding, appreciating, interpreting, and critically analyzing classical and contemporary American and British literature as well as literary works translated into English.

Proficiency Standards
By the end of grade three students will be able to:

• Recognize and understand story elements including character, setting, conflict, plot, and theme.
  
  
• Relate the literary texts they read, hear, or view to their prior knowledge and experiences.
  
  
• Identify author's purpose or intent in written, spoken, and audio-visual texts.
  
  
• Appreciate and respond to written, spoken, and audio-visual texts.
  
  
• Understand the characteristics of a variety of simple genres including fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, poetry, plays, fables, and folktales.
  
  
• Make connections among the texts they read, hear, and view.
  
  
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of a variety of literary and narrative works representing classical and contemporary literature such as Caldecott books and worthy examples of writing by local and regional authors.