Level 1
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Knows the alphabet |
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Randomly
recognizes/pronounces letters of the alphabet and letter combinations |
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Knows the difference
between consonants/vowels |
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Reads from
repertoire of common sight words taken from everyday life |
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Uses alphabetical
order |
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Level 2 |
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Uses a variety of
strategies to determine meaning of new words-context/syllabication or
other recognizable units/dictionary/phonics |
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Understands that
some sounds may be represented by different letters (find/phone)
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Uses basic
grammatical relationships to understand what is read (nouns/pronouns) |
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Uses punctuation to
help understand what is read (e.g. apostrophe/quotation marks) |
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Level 3 |
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Recognizes patterns
of word structure |
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Identifies root
words – uses them to determine meaning and pronunciation TM |
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Uses familiar
vocabulary/context to determine meaning TM |
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Reads longer
newspaper/magazine articles |
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Reads short novel |
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Level 4 |
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Uses a variety of
strategies to determine meaning of unfamiliar words; word analysis, word
origins, dictionary |
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Uses generalizations
about spelling to help pronounce words |
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Selects appropriate
reading strategies – adjusts speed/takes notes/uses diagrams to organize |
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Reads from wide
variety of fiction/non-fiction |
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Reads independently |
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Level 5 |
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Decodes new
vocabulary independently; applies full range of efficient reading
techniques |
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Uses a variety of
strategies to determine meaning of new words |
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Selects appropriate
reading strategies-skims/scans/monitors own comprehension |
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Reads from variety
of fiction/non-fiction for different purposes |
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Focuses research using brainstorming, categorizing, focusing, library
resources, skimming, jot notes, interviewing to complete research |
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