Reading:
Standard 1: Reading Process
Benchmark: Demonstrate phonics
a.
TLW apply decoding skills to words, i.e.: prefixes, suffixes,
plurals . . .
Benchmark: Demonstrate vocabulary skills
a.
TLW recognize and
define grade appropriate or content appropriate vocabulary
Standard
2: Reading a Variety of Texts
Benchmark: Demonstrate comprehension
a.
TLW examine the author’s view or purpose
b.
TLW recognize clue words as a means of sequencing
c.
TLW use prior knowledge and experience to respond to new
information, i.e.: predicting, inferring, drawing conclusions, deducing meaning
. . .
d.
TLW identify basic information from texts
e.
TLW, after reading a selection, summarize their reading with
a response
f.
TLW explain the use of cause and effect in passages
g.
TLW deduce the main idea in paragraphs
h.
TLW analyze the story elements: character, plot, and setting
i.
TLW distinguish the different literary forms, i.e.: tall
tales, folk tales, biographies, fables, historical and realistic fiction . . .
j.
TLW interpret non-literal language in a variety of literary
and informational texts
Benchmark – Understand self-monitoring and
self-correction strategies
a.
TLW use context clues to determine meaning of familiar and unfamiliar
words
Language:
Standard 1:
Writing Process
Benchmark: Produce well developed and audience appropriate ideas
a. TLW generate writing ideas through discussion with others and from printed materials
b. TLW arrange ideas in an order appropriate for the writer’s purpose, audience, and topic
Benchmark: Write with coherence and organization
a. TLW vary simple, compound, and complex structures within their writing
b. TLW use organizational strategies (notes, outlines, etc.) to plan writing
c. TLW organize details in spatial order, order of importance, or order of impression
d. TLW organize writing to create a coherent whole, effective and engaging introduction, body, and conclusion
e. TLW select point of view, characters, setting, and plot for a short story
Benchmark: Select words that are appropriate to audience and purpose
a. TLW group related ideas into paragraphs, including topic sentences, and following paragraph form
b. TLW use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, colorful modifiers, and styles appropriate to audience and purpose
c. TLW use available technology to compose text
Benchmark: Construct a variety of sentence patterns
a. TLW rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs, and add transitional words and phrases to clarify meaning and maintain consistent style, tone and voice
b. TLW vary sentence openings and sentence length
Benchmark: Correctly apply the rules of mechanics and grammar
a. TLW proofread writing, edit to improve conventions (i.e.: grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization), identify and correct fragments and run-on sentences and eliminate inappropriate slang or informal language.
Benchmark: Use technology and reference materials to locate information
a. TLW access print sources (dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, almanac, reference books, parts of books)
b. TLW access appropriate electronic online sources
c. TLW evaluate information sources for appropriateness
Benchmark: Prepare a presentation using primary/secondary sources
a. TLW focus on teacher-directed research topics
b. TLW follow an organized outline
c. TLW take notes and paraphrase information
d. TLW create a bibliography
Benchmark: Demonstrate speaking skills for learning
a. TLW clearly verbalize ideas during discussions
b. TLW speak clearly and audibly during presentations
c. TLW ask questions to clarify ideas
Benchmark: Demonstrate listening skills for learning
a. TLW listen to homework assignments and record in an agenda
b. TLW listen attentively to peer presentations
c. TLW listen for information in informal and formal settings
d. TLW identify main ideas and details that support an opinion in an oral presentation
e. TLW differentiate between fact and opinion in an oral presentation
Benchmark: Demonstrate viewing skills for learning
a. TLW view videos for information and visualization of concepts
b. TLW view videos to compare and contrast with text versions
c. TLW gain information from a variety of visuals including charts, maps, graphs, and graphic organizers
d. TLW use critical viewing techniques to understand and evaluate programs