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Concepts Reading Standard 3.1	· Concepts about print · Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading) · Phonological Awareness · Vocabulary and Concept Development · Word Recognition and Decoding · Comprehension Skills and Response to Literature (narrative and expository texts), · Fluency · Inquiry and Research
Skills	Match oral words to printed words (e.g. , tracking print as one reads Practice reading print in the environment at school and at home with assistance as needed Locate and identify the title, author, and illustrator of a book or reading selection Count the number of syllables in a word Decode one syllable and multi-syllable words Answer questions correctly that are posed about stories read Use prior knowledge to make sense of text Locate and interpret information using alphabetical order		Learn and apply letter/sound correspondence of a set of consonants and vowels to read Establish a purpose for reading and adjust reading rate Monitor reading by using fix-up strategies (e.g., searching for clues) Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and themes Read regularly in independent –level materials (texts in which no more than one in twenty words is difficult for the reader)	Recognize the features of a paragraph Read compound words and contractions Begin to read with fluency when recognizing words and comprehending text Develop a vocabulary of sight words and phonetically-regular words Recognize who is telling the story and understand first-person point of view Make simple inferences Engage in silent independent reading for specific purposes	Read with accuracy many irregularly spelled words and such spelling patterns as diphthongs, special vowel spellings, and common word endings Read with fluency both fiction and non fiction that is grade level appropriate Rehearse and perform stories, poems, events and plays for an audience using eye contact, volume, and clear enunciation Restate simple facts and details to clarify and organize ideas	Use titles, table of contents, and chapter headings to locate information Use graphic organizers to build on experiences and extend learning Use and explain common antonyms and synonyms Use how, why, and what if questions to discuss nonfiction Ask and answer questions related to a topic of interest	Begin to apply study skills strategies (e.g., survey, question, read) to assist with retention and new learning Read non-fiction materials to gain understanding and extend learning Recognize cause and effect in narrative and expository texts Follow two-step written directions Sequence information learned from text into logical order to retell facts Draw conclusions from data	Identify and read regular plurals and irregular plurals Know and relate meanings of simple prefixes and suffixes Interpret simple graphs, charts, and diagrams Ask clarifying questions about story elements Read at least one book of fiction and one book of non-fiction and produce evidence of reading	Demonstrate familiarity with genres of text, including storybooks, expository texts, poetry, and newspapers Compare and contrast story plots, characters, settings, and themes
Essential Questions	How does decoding help me to read? How can I make meaning from what I read?	What reading strategies do I use before, during and after reading?		How does recognizing words increase my fluency and comprehension when reading independently?	How can I read for accuracy and share what I have read?	How do I interpret questions and answer them effectively?	How can logical order make my reading clearer? How do I research a topic?	How do word changes affect the meaning of the text? How can I compare the story elements of fiction and non-fiction?	How can comparing and contrasting different story elements and genres improve my comprehension?
Assessment	· Interest Inventory · Reader Response Journal · Criterion Reference Tests · Teacher-made tests · Student/Teacher conference · Self-assessments · Reports, projects, presentations · Standardized Tests