straightforward encountered as well simple text; text. Understands long as the used straightforward grade appropriate sentences in as short text understands everyday visual text are familiar and/or factual text on literary and simple text if messages such as much of what is such as signs around concern areas of subjects related to informational texts these words have Birthday”. written in short the school. interest. Uses key personal interests text identifying and “Happy been previously Understands text dealing with Understands the words, diagrams and and/or subjects describing specific encountered. signs/posters which familiar topics of main points in a illustrations to being studied. details. Reads use everyday personal interest; straightforward support reading Understands most text at a language and have and follows a set written comprehension. vocabulary in reasonable rate accompanying of clear, written communication if narrative text. wcpm, orally; visuals. instructions the topic is familiar. wcpm silently), especially if Uses the alphabet when accompanied by to find particular meaning is not clear. visuals. items in lists (e.g., Understands most the telephone of what happens book). in a simple, straightforward short story and can identify the story’s main characters. Writes the Beginning, with Begins to use Briefly describes an Expresses Produces simple Demonstrates control Writing alphabet support, to use descriptive words, aspect of daily life, themselves on most connected text on over many elements independently subject area prepositions and an event, or a familiar topics of topics which are of language and and, with vocabulary and transitional personal experience interest. Errors familiar or are of communication. assistance, some descriptive words. words. Begins to including some occur, but the intent personal interest. Communicates ideas, simple words. Ideas are beginning use the past tense concrete details. of the Describes information and Copies/prints to be connected by a and the singular Begins to use communication is experiences and experiences pertaining their name and topic. Produces and plural forms additional parts of usually clear. Begins events and briefly to a topic by creating
straightforward sentences in simple text if these words have been previously encountered. encountered as well as short text messages such as “Happy Birthday”. Understands signs/posters which use everyday language and have accompanying visuals. simple text; understands much of what is written in short text dealing with familiar topics of personal interest; and follows a set of clear, written instructions especially if accompanied by visuals. Understands most of what happens in a simple, straightforward short story and can identify the story’s main characters. text. Understands everyday visual text such as signs around the school. Understands the main points in a straightforward written communication if the topic is familiar. Uses the alphabet to find particular items in lists (e.g., the telephone book). long as the used are familiar and/or concern areas of interest. Uses key words, diagrams and illustrations to support reading comprehension. straightforward factual text on subjects related to personal interests and/or subjects being studied. Understands most vocabulary in narrative text. grade appropriate literary and informational texts text identifying and describing specific details. Reads text at a reasonable rate wcpm, orally; wcpm silently), when meaning is not clear. Writing Writes the alphabet independently and, with assistance, some simple words. Copies/prints their name and Beginning, with support, to use subject area vocabulary and descriptive words. Ideas are beginning to be connected by a topic. Produces Begins to use descriptive words, prepositions and transitional words. Begins to use the past tense and the singular and plural forms Briefly describes an aspect of daily life, an event, or a personal experience including some concrete details. Begins to use additional parts of Expresses themselves on most familiar topics of interest. Errors occur, but the intent of the communication is usually clear. Begins Produces simple connected text on topics which are familiar or are of personal interest. Describes experiences and events and briefly Demonstrates control over many elements of language and communication. Communicates ideas, information and experiences pertaining to a topic by creating
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