visuals. Can identify instructions if communication if Can understand subject specific to achieve unity and key words (e.g., accompanied by the topic is factual text and words. coherence. Reads grade names of people some visuals. familiar. Uses the simple reports on appropriate texts to and places) in text. Understands most alphabet to find familiar topics increase fluency Recognizes of what happens in particular items in (e.g., a movie wcpm orally; important a simple, lists (e.g., the review). Can wcpm silently) and information on straightforward telephone distinguish expression. promotional short story and can book).Can follow between factual material (e.g., price, identify the story’s instructions for and fictional text. date and time on main characters. using everyday posters). Can understand equipment (e.g., the gist of short ticket dispensers articles and ads in and vending age-appropriate machines). magazines provided the subjects are familiar. Writing Writes the alphabet Beginning, with Uses Describes Begins to have Writes about familiar A Grade Eight student independently and, support, to use straightforward personal sufficient topics using performing at Level 4 with assistance, subject area sentences and experiences, vocabulary to comparison and of the 6 point ELA some simple words. vocabulary and expressions to common objects express themselves contrast; describes curriculum rubric Writes (or prints) descriptive words. describe such or familiar places on most familiar objects of interest writes compositions their own name, Ideas are beginning things as their short, topics of interest including the that are clear and copies/writes to be connected by surroundings, their straightforward to them. Errors advantages and straightforward. The names of familiar a topic. Able to daily activities and sentences. Using occur, but the disadvantages compositions are objects and conveys produce simple the people around important intent of the involved; and present adequately developed, meaning through descriptions of them. Uses connecting words, communication is a personal opinion appropriate to purpose drawings. Aware of everyday objects, descriptive words, transitions and usually clear. about an issue. and show an awareness
visuals. Can identify key words (e.g., names of people and places) in text. Recognizes important information on promotional material (e.g., price, date and time on posters). instructions if accompanied by some visuals. Understands most of what happens in a simple, straightforward short story and can identify the story’s main characters. Can understand the gist of short articles and ads in age-appropriate magazines provided the subjects are familiar. communication if the topic is familiar. Uses the alphabet to find particular items in lists (e.g., the telephone book).Can follow instructions for using everyday equipment (e.g., ticket dispensers and vending machines). Can understand factual text and simple reports on familiar topics (e.g., a movie review). Can distinguish between factual and fictional text. subject specific words. to achieve unity and coherence. Reads grade appropriate texts to increase fluency wcpm orally; wcpm silently) and expression. Writing Writes the alphabet independently and, with assistance, some simple words. Writes (or prints) their own name, copies/writes names of familiar objects and conveys meaning through drawings. Aware of Beginning, with support, to use subject area vocabulary and descriptive words. Ideas are beginning to be connected by a topic. Able to produce simple descriptions of everyday objects, Uses straightforward sentences and expressions to describe such things as their surroundings, their daily activities and the people around them. Uses descriptive words, Describes personal experiences, common objects or familiar places short, straightforward sentences. Using important connecting words, transitions and Begins to have sufficient vocabulary to express themselves on most familiar topics of interest to them. Errors occur, but the intent of the communication is usually clear. Writes about familiar topics using comparison and contrast; describes objects of interest including the advantages and disadvantages involved; and present a personal opinion about an issue. A Grade Eight student performing at Level 4 of the 6 point ELA curriculum rubric writes compositions that are clear and straightforward. The compositions are adequately developed, appropriate to purpose and show an awareness
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