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Concepts Standard 3.1 Reading	· Concepts About Print · Word Recognition · Fluency · Reading Strategies · Vocabulary and Concept Development · Comprehension Skills and Response to Literature · Inquiry and Research
Skills	Recognize purposes for print conventions such as paragraphs, end-sentence punctuation, and bold print Know and use common word families to decode unfamiliar words Use appropriate rhythm, flow, meter, and pronunciation in demonstrating an understanding of punctuation marks Set purposes for reading and check to verify or change predictions Use pictures and context clues to verify decoding of unknown or new words Recognize literary elements in stories, including setting, characters, plot, and mood Read regularly in materials appropriate for their independent reading	Use knowledge of word meaning, language structure, and sound-symbol relationships to check understanding when reading Infer specific word meanings in the context of reading passages Recognize the purpose of text Use graphic organizers during and after reading to help understand text (e.g. Venn diagrams)	Develop knowledge about various print formats, including newspapers, magazines, books, and reference materials Identify and locate features that support text meaning (e.g., maps, charts, illustrations) Use structural analysis (e.g., roots, affixes) to decode words Identify specific words or passages causing comprehension difficulties and seek clarification Identify and correctly use antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs Recognize an author’s point of view (e.g., second-person point of view) Read at different speeds using scanning, skimming, or careful reading as appropriate Read a non-fiction book and produce evidence of reading	Recognize compound words, contractions, and common abbreviations Infer word meanings from learned roots, prefixes and suffixes Distinguish cause and effect, fact and opinion, main idea and supporting details within texts Recognize differences among forms of literature (poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction Read second non-fiction book and produce evidence of reading	Use a grade-appropriate dictionary independently to define unknown words Understand an author’s opinions and how they address culture, ethnicity, gender, and historical periods Draw conclusions and inferences from texts Identify and summarize central ideas in informational texts Use library classification systems, print and/or electronic, to locate information	Follow simple multiple-steps in written instructions Use Test Taking Strategies: · Read question first · Find key words in questions · Find key words in text · Use information from text · Map/web answer · Reread information · Make the right choice	Identify the structures of poetry Investigate a favorite author and produce evidence of research Read a fiction book and produce evidence of reading Identify literary devices such as similes and metaphors	Participate in creative responses to texts such as dramatizations or oral presentations Identify the structures in drama Read a fiction selection and produce evidence of reading	Discuss underlying themes across cultures in various texts Read independently and research topics using a variety of materials to satisfy personal, academic, and social needs
Genre	Novel/Realistic Fiction	Mystery	Non-fiction	Biography	Historical Fiction	Test Prep Materials	Poetry/Fiction	Drama/Play	Non-Fiction: How-To Follow
Essential Questions	How is reading a part of your life? What is involved in choosing a “just right” book? What are the reading strategies to use to comprehend text?	What is a mystery? What are the key elements in a mystery? How does an understanding of words help in understanding text?	What is non-fiction? How is non-fiction structured? What other features on a page or in words help in comprehending text?	What is a biography? What are the key elements in a biography? How does word work help me define words?	What is historical fiction? How does it compare/contrast with fiction and non-fiction? How does understanding the author’s purpose, the central idea or inferences advance comprehending text?	How do I prepare and take a test? How do I respond to specific test formats? What strategies can I use in taking a test?	What is a poem? What are some characteristics and forms in poetry? What is the poet’s message?	What is a play? How do I read/perform a play?	What are the underlying themes in cross cultural texts? How do I select a topic for a research project and what steps do I follow? How do I follow directions in a “how to” ? What special words help me write a “how to”?

Assessment

· Interest Inventory · Reader Response Journal · Criterion Reference Tests · Teacher-made tests · Student/Teacher conference · Self-assessments · Reports, projects, presentations · Standardized Tests · Rubrics · Portfolio