1  The learner will apply enabling strategies and skills to read and write.

1.2  Select key vocabulary critical to the text and apply appropriate meanings as necessary for comprehension.

1.3  Increase reading and writing vocabulary through:
- wide reading.
- word study.
- word reference materials.
- content area study.
- writing process elements.
- writing as a tool.
- debate.
- discussions.
- seminars.
- examining the author's craft.

1.4  Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, on-line reference tools) to identify and comprehend unknown words.

1.5  Read independently daily from self-selected materials (consistent with the student's independent reading level) to:
- increase fluency.
- build background knowledge.
- expand and refine vocabulary

2 The learner will apply strategies and skills to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed.
 
2.2  Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:
- making predictions.
- formulating questions.
- supporting answers from textual information, previous experience, and/or other sources.
- drawing on personal, literary, and cultural understandings.
- seeking additional information.

2.4 Identify elements of fiction and nonfiction and support by referencing the text to determine the:
- plot development.
- author's choice of words.
- effectiveness of figurative language (e.g.,
- personification, flashback).

2.8 Explain and evaluate relationships that are:
- causal.
- hierarchical.
- temporal.
- problem-solution.

2.9 Listen actively and critically by:
- asking questions.
- delving deeper into the topic.
- elaborating on the information and ideas presented.
- evaluating information and ideas.
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
- making judgments.

2.10 Identify strategies used by a speaker or writer to inform, entertain, or influence an audience.

3 The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.

3.3 Justify evaluation of characters and events from different selections by citing supporting evidence in the text(s).

3.6 Conduct research (with assistance) from a variety of sources for assigned or self-selected projects (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).

4 The learner will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and visual texts.

4.2 Use oral and written language to:
- formulate hypotheses.
- evaluate information and ideas.
- present and support arguments.
- influence the thinking of others.