LANGUAGE ARTS 2.02 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.
Competency Goal 1
The learner will apply enabling strategies and
skills to read and write.
1.01 Expand and refine vocabulary through
knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, roots, derivatives,
and etymologies (word origins) to assist
comprehension.
1.02 Select key vocabulary critical to the text and
apply appropriate meanings as necessary for
comprehension.
1.03 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 authorís craft.
1.04 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary,
dictionary, thesaurus, on-line reference tools) to
identify and comprehend unknown words
.Competency Goal 2
The learner will apply strategies and skills to
comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed.
2.02 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.
2.03 Read a variety of texts, such as:
fiction (tall tales, myths).
2.04 Identify elements of fiction and nonfiction and supported by referencing
the text to determine
support by referencing the:
plot development.
authorís choice of words.
effectiveness of figurative language (e.g.,
personification, flashback).
2.05 Evaluate inferences, conclusions, and
generalizations and provide evidence by referencing
the text(s).
2.10 Identify strategies used by a speaker or writer to
inform, entertain, or influence an audience.
Competency Goal 3
The learner will make connections through the
use of oral language, written language, and media
and technology.
3.01 Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and
drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative
processes by:
analyzing word choice and content.
examining reasons for a characterís actions,
taking into account the situation and basic
motivation of the character.
creating and presenting a product that
effectively demonstrates a personal response to
a selection or experience.
examining alternative perspectives.
Information Skills:
Grade Level: 5
Competency Goal 1
The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats
for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.
1.01 Participate in read-aloud, storytelling,
booktalking, silent and voluntary reading
experiences.
1.04 Acknowledge ownership of ideas.
1.06 Identify characteristics of various genres.
1.08 Select and use independently, both within and
outside the school, a variety of resources (print,
non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical,
audio, video, multimedia).
1.09 Recognize that ideas are produced in a variety of
formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia,
web-based).
Competency Goal 2
The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for
excellence to evaluate information and formats.
2.02 Apply identified criteria to select resources.
2.03 Recognize the diversity of ideas and thoughts by
exploring a variety of resources (print, non-print,
electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video,
multimedia, web-based).
2.04 Develop and express personal criteria for
selecting resources for information needs and
enjoyment.
Competency Goal 3
The learner will RELATE ideas and information
to life experiences.
3.01 Describe personal cultural heritage and
environment.
3.02 Collect and compare information about diverse
cultures, environments, and peoples.
3.03 Identify bias and stereotypes.
3.04 Relate cultural similarities and differences to
personal heritage and environments.
3.05 Describe how information and ideas are
influenced by prior knowledge, personal experience,
and social, cultural, political, economic and historical
events.
Competency Goal 4
The learner will EXPLORE and USE research
processes to meet information needs.
4.05 Gather information.
4.07 Organize and use information.
Competency Goal 5
The learner will COMMUNICATE reading,
listening, and viewing experiences.
5.01 Respond to reading, listening, viewing
experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through
various formats (e.g., print, multimedia).
5.03 Collaborate with others, both in person and
through technologies, to identify information
problems and to design, develop, and evaluate
information products and solutions.
Social Studies
Competency Goal 11
The learner will analyze changes in ways of living
and investigate why and how these changes
occurred.
11.1 Identify and describe changes which have
occurred in ways of living in the United States,
Canada, and Latin America.
11.2 Identify examples of cultural transmission and
interaction within and among the regions of the
Western Hemisphere.
11.3 Evaluate the effects of change on the lives of the
people of the United States, Canada, and Latin
America.
Computer Skills
Competency Goal 2
The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills
in the use of computer and other technologies.
2.1 Use technology tools to collect, analyze, and
display data. (SI)
Competency Goal 3
The learner will use a variety of technologies to
access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and
communicate information.
3.3 Select search strategies to obtain information. (DB)
Using search strategies