(1) The benchmark for literature content standard 1 for a student at the end of grade 8 is the ability to:

(a) make predictions and connections between new literary works and previous information/experiences and explore questions about the impact of literary elements;

(b) identify and comprehend the main idea and supporting facts and details, and summarize ideas in own words;

(c) summarize stories and identify major literary elements;

(d) compare, contrast, and make connections of literary elements within and between works;

(e) draw inferences and conclusions based on literary works; and

(f) respond to literary works on the basis of personal insights and respect the different responses of others.