English/Language Arts
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 author’s craft.
1.04 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary,
dictionary, thesaurus, on-line reference tools) to identify
and comprehend unknown words.
1.05 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.
2.01 Use metacognitive strategies independently and
flexibly to monitor comprehension and extend
vocabulary (e.g., skim, scan, reread the text, consult
other sources, ask for help, summarize, paraphrase,
question).
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.
2.04 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).
2.05 Evaluate inferences, conclusions, and
generalizations and provide evidence by referencing the
text(s).
2.06 Analyze choice of reading materials congruent with
purposes (e.g., reading for information, reading to
extend content area learning, reading for pleasure,
entertainment).
2.09 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.
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 author’s craft.
1.04 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary,
dictionary, thesaurus, on-line reference tools) to identify
and comprehend unknown words.
1.05 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.
Competency Goal 2
The learner will apply strategies and skills to
comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed.
2.01 Use metacognitive strategies independently and
flexibly to monitor comprehension and extend
vocabulary (e.g., skim, scan, reread the text, consult
other sources, ask for help, summarize, paraphrase,
question).
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).
nonfiction (books of true experience, newspaper
and magazine articles, schedules).
poetry (narrative, lyric, and cinquains).
drama (plays and skits).
2.04 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).
2.05 Evaluate inferences, conclusions, and
generalizations and provide evidence by referencing the
text(s).
2.06 Analyze choice of reading materials congruent with
purposes (e.g., reading for information, reading to
extend content area learning, reading for pleasure,
entertainment).
2.07 Evaluate the usefulness and quality of information
and ideas based on purpose, experiences, text(s), and
graphics.
2.08 Explain and evaluate relationships that are:
causal.
hierarchical.
temporal.
problem-solution.
2.09 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.
3.01 Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama
using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by:
analyzing word choice and content.
examining reasons for a character’s 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.
3.02 Make connections between texts by recognizing
similarities and differences based on a common lesson,
theme, or message.
3.03 Justify evaluation of characters and events from
different selections by citing supporting evidence in the
text(s).
3.06 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).
4.01 Read aloud grade-appropriate text with fluency,
comprehension, expression, and personal style
demonstrating an awareness of volume, pace, audience,
and purpose.
4.02 Use oral and written language to:
formulate hypotheses.
evaluate information and ideas.
present and support arguments.
influence the thinking of others.
4.03 Make oral and written presentations to inform or
persuade selecting vocabulary for impact.
Information Skills
1.01 Participate in read-aloud, storytelling, booktalking,
silent and voluntary reading experiences.
1.02 Demonstrate competence and self motivation as a
reader.
1.04 Acknowledge ownership of ideas.
3.02 Collect and compare information about diverse
cultures, environments, and peoples.
4.05 Gather information.
5.01 Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences
orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats
(e.g., print, multimedia).
Social Studies
1.2 Describe similarities and differences among the
people of the United States, Canada, and Latin
America.
2.2 Evaluate the influence of beliefs, individuals, and
practices associated with major religions in the United
States, Canada, and Latin America.
6.3 Judge how changes in the movement of people,
goods, and ideas have affected ways of living in the
Western Hemisphere.
8.1 Identify the three levels of government in the
United States and describe their legislative, executive,
and judicial functions.
8.4 Compare forms of government in the United
States, Canada, and Latin American nations and
explain how and why they have changed over time.
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.
12.1 Identify people, symbols, and events associated
with the heritage of the United States, Canada, and
Latin America.
Computer Skills
2.1 Use technology tools to collect, analyze, and
display data. (SI)