CERCA Slides by Grade
Grade 3: Counting in Swedish
Based on the events in the story, how does meeting Sanaa change Kelsi’s perspective on her new home and school?
CCSS.RL.3.3
CCSS.W.3.2
Grade 4: Cracks of Gold
Based on the events in the story, how does Mr. Sato's perspective affect Benjamin's actions and thoughts towards his new situation?
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.W.4.2
Grade 5: Dolphin Day
Based on the events in the story, what does Maria learn from her experiences with the dolphin?
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.W.5.2
Grade 6: Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push
Explain how over the course of the story, Chris and his father begin to view wheelchair basketball and each other in different ways.
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.W.6.1
Grade 7: Harrison Bergeron
Why does Harrison ultimately rebel against the system? What commentary is Vonnegut making on society through this futuristic setting, the character of Harrison, and the events of the rebellion?
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.W.7.1
Grade 8: The Ingredients
Based on dialogue from Jason Reynolds’ text, describe what readers learn about the characters, their relationships to each other, and their world.
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.W.8.1
Grade 9: A White Heron
Analyze the change that Sylvia undergoes as her love of nature is challenged by her desire to please others during a visit from a stranger. Using evidence from the story, what is the main factor in helping her make her final decision regarding the white heron?
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.W.9-10.1
Grade 10: Return of the Queen
How do T’Challa’s evolving feelings for Ororo influence his approach to defeating Magnum and saving his people?
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.W.9-10.1
Grade 11: Apollo
Analyze how Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores the concept of duty in “Apollo.” How do the events of the story unfold and point to different layers of duty at play in the characters’ lives?
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.W.11-12.1
Grade 12: A Brief and Fearful Star
Analyze how the post apocalypse has impacted the narrator and their family. How does the history of the monsters contribute to their point of view? How does their mother’s death force the narrator to face their fears of leaving home and going out into the world?
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.W.11-12.1
