ELA, Grades K-1 - Reading/literacy standards related to Recalling key narrative details; Identifying key Characters, Setting and Events; Understanding common types of stories.

ELA, Grades 2-5 – Reading/literacy standards related to Recalling key narrative details; Characterization; Setting and major events in story; Identify Theme; for Grades 3-6, Narrator and Point of View. Writing/speaking/listening standards when used in coordination with Josie’s Teacher Writing/Discussion Guides – Writing about/discussing your opinion on story; participating in collaborative conversations; Confirming understanding of information presented orally.

ELA, Middle school – Reading/literacy standards related to Recalling key details; Understanding theme; Characterization; Plot Development; Plot structure and setting; analyzing the Narrator and point of view; Use of Metaphors and Symbols. Writing, speaking, Listening standards when used in conjunction with Josie’s teacher writing/discussion guides – Standards related to Writing about/discussing your opinion about the story; participating in collaborative conversations; Confirming understanding of information presented orally.