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.