1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development
1.1 Recognize and use
knowledge of spelling patterns (e.g., diphthongs, special vowel spellings) when
reading.
1.2 Apply knowledge of basic syllabication rules when reading (e.g.,
vowel-consonant-vowel = su/ per; vowel-consonant/consonant-vowel
= sup/ per).
1.3 Decode two-syllable nonsense words and regular multisyllable
words.
1.4 Recognize common abbreviations (e.g., Jan., Sun., Mr., St.).
1.5 Identify and correctly use regular plurals (e.g., -s, -es, -ies) and irregular
plurals (e.g., fly/ flies, wife/ wives).
1.6 Read aloud fluently and accurately and with appropriate intonation and
expression.
1.7 Understand and explain
common antonyms and synonyms.
1.8 Use knowledge of individual words in unknown compound words to predict
their meaning.
1.9 Know the meaning of simple prefixes and suffixes (e.g., over-, un-, -ing, -ly).
1.10 Identify simple multiple-meaning words.
2.0 Reading Comprehension
2.1 Use titles, tables of
contents, and chapter headings to locate information in expository text.
2.2 State the purpose in
reading (i. e., tell what information is sought).
2.3 Use knowledge of the author's purpose( s) to
comprehend informational text.
2.4 Ask clarifying questions about essential textual elements of exposition
(e.g., why, what if, how).
2.5 Restate facts and details in the text to clarify and organize ideas.
2.6 Recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a text.
2.7 Interpret information from diagrams, charts, and graphs.
2.8 Follow two-step written instructions.
3.0. Literary Response and Analysis
3.1 Compare and contrast plots,
settings, and characters presented by different authors.
3.2 Generate alternative endings to plots and identify the reason or reasons
for, and the impact of, the alternatives.
3.3 Compare and contrast different versions of the same stories that reflect different
cultures.
3.4 Identify the use of rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in poetry.
Writing
1.0 Writing Strategies
1.1 Group related ideas and
maintain a consistent focus.
1.2 Create readable documents
with legible handwriting.
1.3 Understand the purposes of
various reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas).
1.4 Revise original drafts to
improve sequence and provide more descriptive detail.
2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)
2.1 Write brief narratives
based on their experiences:
Move through a logical sequence of events.
Describe the setting, characters, objects, and events
in detail.
2.2 Write a friendly letter
complete with the date, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Written and Oral English Language Conventions
1.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions
1.1 Distinguish between
complete and incomplete sentences.
1.2 Recognize and use the correct word order in written sentences.
1.3 Identify and correctly use
various parts of speech, including nouns and verbs, in writing and speaking.
1.4 Use commas in the greeting
and closure of a letter and with dates and items in a series.
1.5 Use quotation marks correctly.
1.6 Capitalize all proper
nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of
the week, and titles and initials of people.
1.7 Spell frequently used,
irregular words correctly (e.g., was, were, says, said, who, what, why).
1.8 Spell basic short-vowel, long-vowel, r- controlled,
and consonant-blend patterns correctly.
Listening and Speaking
1.0 Listening and Speaking Strategies
1.1 Determine the purpose or
purposes of listening (e.g., to obtain information, to solve problems, for
enjoyment).
1.2 Ask for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas.
1.3 Paraphrase information that has been shared orally by others.
1.4 Give and follow three-and four-step oral directions.
1.5 Organize presentations to
maintain a clear focus.
1.6 Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace for the type of communication
(e.g., informal discussion, report to class).
1.7 Recount experiences in a logical sequence.
1.8 Retell stories, including characters, setting, and plot.
1.9 Report on a topic with supportive facts and details.
2.0 Speaking Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)
2.1 Recount experiences or
present stories:
Move through a logical sequence of events.
Describe story elements (e.g., characters, plot, setting).
2.2 Report on a topic with
facts and details, drawing from several sources of information