commonplace food items). Reading Recognizes some Recognizes Locates important Reads patterned Understands text of and understands Retells and sequences and previously information in and predictable various lengths as straightforward ideas and events from straightforward encountered as well simple text; text. Understands long as the used factual text on grade appropriate sentences in as short text understands much everyday visual text are familiar and/or subjects related to literary and simple text if messages such as of what is written such as signs concern areas of personal interests informational texts these words have Birthday”. in short text around the school. interest. Uses key and/or subjects being text identifying and “Happy been previously Understands dealing with Understands the words, diagrams and studied. Understands describing specific encountered. signs/posters which familiar topics of main points in a illustrations to most vocabulary in details. Reads use everyday personal interest; straightforward support reading narrative text. text language and have follows a set of written comprehension. silently at 135-185 accompanying clear, written communication if wcpm and orally (with visuals. instructions the topic is familiar. fluency, accuracy, especially if Uses the alphabet pacing, intonation and accompanied by to find particular expression) at visuals. items in lists (e.g., wcpm. Adjusts Understands most the telephone reading rates to the of what happens book). complexity of in a simple, materials and straightforward purposes for reading. short story and can identify the story’s main characters. Writing Writes the Beginning, with Begins to use Briefly describes an Expresses themselves Produces simple Demonstrates control alphabet support, to use descriptive words, aspect of daily life, on most familiar connected text on over many elements independently subject area prepositions and an event, or a topics of interest. topics which are of language and and, if provided vocabulary and transitional personal experience Errors occur, but the familiar or are of communication. assistance, some descriptive words. words. Begins to including some intent of the personal interest. Organization and form simple words. Ideas are beginning use the past tense concrete details. communication is Describes are appropriate and Copies/prints to be connected by and the singular Beginning to use usually clear. experiences and ideas are generally
commonplace food items). Reading Recognizes some and straightforward sentences in simple text if these words have been previously encountered. Recognizes 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; 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. Uses the alphabet to find particular items in lists (e.g., the telephone book). Understands text of various lengths as long as the used are familiar and/or concern areas of interest. Uses key words, diagrams and illustrations to support reading comprehension. and understands straightforward factual text on subjects related to personal interests and/or subjects being studied. Understands most vocabulary in narrative text. Retells and sequences ideas and events from grade appropriate literary and informational texts text identifying and describing specific details. Reads text silently at 135-185 wcpm and orally (with fluency, accuracy, pacing, intonation and expression) at wcpm. Adjusts reading rates to the complexity of materials and purposes for reading. Writing Writes the alphabet independently and, if provided assistance, some simple words. Copies/prints Beginning, with support, to use subject area vocabulary and descriptive words. Ideas are beginning to be connected by Begins to use descriptive words, prepositions and transitional words. Begins to use the past tense and the singular Briefly describes an aspect of daily life, an event, or a personal experience including some concrete details. Beginning to use Expresses themselves on most familiar topics of interest. Errors occur, but the intent of the communication is usually clear. Produces simple connected text on topics which are familiar or are of personal interest. Describes experiences and Demonstrates control over many elements of language and communication. Organization and form are appropriate and ideas are generally
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