Reading & Language Arts

Reading/Language Arts Content Standards

601-Read grade-level materials fluently.

Demonstrate the ability to read aloud without phonetically decoding (speed).
Demonstrate the ability to read text orally without major pronunciation errors (accuracy).

602-Use a variety of strategies to develop vocabulary.

Demonstrate the use of context clues.
Demonstrate the ability to use prefixes and suffixes.
Identify the meaning of multi-meaning words.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language.
Demonstrate the ability to use Greek and Latin roots.

603-Read and comprehend fiction to demonstrate understanding.

Select attribute inferred on the basis of a character's words or actions (character).
Describe how a story would change if some element (such as setting) were changed.
Supply answers to factual questions about who, what, when, where, why/how (retelling).
Create a story map from an outline (retelling).
Write a short paragraph retelling a story (retelling).
Make reasonable predictions based on information from the story.
Generate logical prediction of what might happen beyond the end of a story (prediction).
Select a sentence summarizing the main topic explicitly stated in text (main idea).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (main idea).
Describe the cause of a given effect (cause and effect).
Complete alike/different chart for people, places, or things described in a passage(compare and contrast).
Describe how information compares or contrasts with own knowledge/experiences (compare and contrast).
Select answer to who, what, when, where, or why/how questions that involves making inferences.
Write a short paragraph retelling a story (summarizing).
Explain why you would or would not recommend a selection to achieve a purpose(theme).
Describe the plot of the story.

604-Read and comprehend nonfiction to demonstrate understanding.

Make reasonable predictions based on information from selection.
Select a sentence summarizing the main topic explicitly stated in text (main idea).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (main idea).
Describe the cause of a given effect (cause and effect).
Demonstrate the ability to infer/draw conclusions.
Arrange important events in sequential or chronological order.
Organize or classify details by completing semantic map (graphic displays).
Distinguish facts from the author's opinion (fact and opinion).
Demonstrate the ability to skim and scan for information.
Describe how information compares or contrasts with own knowledge/experiences (compare and contrast).
Write a short paragraph that summarizes expository text (summarizing).

605-Use resources to locate and evaluate appropriate information.

Find meaning of unknown word in dictionary (dictionary, thesaurus, glossary).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings.
Locate information in an index, table of contents, or encyclopedia (index, encyclopedia).
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic resources.

606-Self-select and independently read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

Select books at an appropriate level using 'Rule of Thumb'.
Record books read on a book log.

607-Present information orally demonstrating consideration of audience and purpose.

Analyze facts and major features of a previously read book.
Create a 1-3 minute oral presentation, describing the book's appeal.
Deliver a 1-3 minute presentation using complete sentences, an audible voice, and a reasonable rate of speaking.
Maintain eye contact, good posture, and audience attention throughout the presentation.

608-Apply the rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, paragraphing, and spelling in various forms of writing.

Understand the rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, paragraphing, and spelling in various forms of writing.
Analyze the use of conventions in personal writing.

609-Use the writing process (pre-write, write, revise/edit, rewrite, publish) to communicate.

Understand the writing process.
Understand the 6 traits of effective writing.
Produce narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive writings.

610-Produce a descriptive writing sample on demand.

Understand the essential elements of descriptive writing.
Use the writing process to create descriptive writing.
Apply the 6-traits of effective writing.

611-Use note taking, outlining and summarizing strategies to record and present information.

Read and understand expository text.
Identify main topic.
Create an outline with main topics and details.
Summarize information using the outline.
Apply listening skills for a variety of purposes.Visualize important information while listening.
Respond to questions based on what was heard.

612-Apply listening skills for a variety of purposes.

Visualize important information while listening.
Respond to questions based on what was heard.

613-Participate and contribute to group discussions to acquire new knowledge.

Share relevant ideas during small group discussion.
Listen to comments of others in the group.

614-Recognize and compare people from varied backgrounds and cultures.

Demonstrate respect for various cultures.
Recognize contributions of various cultures.
Become knowledgeable of the history of various cultures.
Recognize similarities and differences among various cultures.