familiar objects (e.g., environments clothing, pets). (e.g., pieces of clothing and commonplace food items). Reading Recognizes Recognizes words Locates important Reads patterned Understands text of Reads and Reads grade familiar names, previously information in and predictable various lengths as understands appropriate literary words and phrases encountered as well simple text; text. Understands long as the words straightforward and informational text on signs (e.g., as short text understands much everyday visual text used are familiar factual text on both silently and and messages such as of what is written such as signs around and/or concern areas subjects related to orally demonstrating ‘Open’, ‘Exit’) very simple Birthday”. in short text the school. of interest. Uses key personal interests comprehension by “Happy instructions if they Understands dealing with Understands the words, diagrams and and/or subjects relating and retelling are supported by signs/posters which familiar topics of main points in a illustrations to being studied. key events and ideas images. use everyday personal interest; straightforward support reading Understands most in sequence with language and have and follows a set written comprehension. vocabulary in specific details as well accompanying of clear, written communication if narrative text. as discussing how, visuals. instructions the topic is familiar. why and what if especially if questions. Reads at a accompanied by reasonable rate visuals. wcpm orally; Understands most wcpm silently) of what happens in with fluent pacing on a simple, practiced texts. straightforward short story and can identify the story’s main characters. Writing Uses a basic Produces simple Begins to use Communicates Has sufficient Produces simple Writes stories, poems, vocabulary descriptions of descriptive information on vocabulary to express connected text on friendly letters, repertoire of everyday objects prepositions and familiar topics using themselves (often topics which are reports and isolated words and and can write (print) the conjunction, simple grammatical with some familiar or are of observations using
familiar environments (e.g., pieces of clothing and commonplace food items). objects (e.g., clothing, pets). Reading Recognizes familiar names, words and phrases on signs (e.g., ‘Open’, ‘Exit’) and very simple instructions if they are supported by images. Recognizes words previously encountered as well as short text messages such as “Happy Birthday”. Understands signs/posters which use everyday language and have accompanying visuals. Locates important information in 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. Reads patterned and predictable 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. Understands text of various lengths as long as the words used are familiar and/or concern areas of interest. Uses key words, diagrams and illustrations to support reading comprehension. Reads and understands straightforward factual text on subjects related to personal interests and/or subjects being studied. Understands most vocabulary in narrative text. Reads grade appropriate literary and informational text both silently and orally demonstrating comprehension by relating and retelling key events and ideas in sequence with specific details as well as discussing how, why and what if questions. Reads at a reasonable rate wcpm orally; wcpm silently) with fluent pacing on practiced texts. Writing Uses a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated words and Produces simple descriptions of everyday objects and can write (print) Begins to use descriptive prepositions and the conjunction, Communicates information on familiar topics using simple grammatical Has sufficient vocabulary to express themselves (often with some Produces simple connected text on topics which are familiar or are of Writes stories, poems, friendly letters, reports and observations using
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