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Employ reading strategies to process written materials.
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in response to a variety of printed and multimedia materials including practical reading, prose, poetry, and drama
individually or in small groups
in class/lab or simulated real-life or workplace situations
Criteria
you apply word recognition skills using a variety of strategies including rereading, finding context clues, and analyzing word structures
you select reading rate strategies and techniques based on purpose and difficulty of material
you comprehend reading by using strategies: activating prior knowledge, establishing purpose, self-correcting, self-monitoring, rereading, making predictions, finding context clues, developing visual images, applying knowledge of text structures, etc.
you read aloud and silently with level-appropriate fluency, accuracy, and expression
you relate written texts and visual representations to create meaning
you use organizational features of texts, such as headings, paragraphs, and format, to improve understanding
you identify a purpose for reading, such as to gain information, to learn about a viewpoint, or for enjoyment
you locate, summarize and evaluate a written passage of text for a chosen purpose
you distinguish between fact and opinion
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Interpret a range of culturally diverse printed and electronically-generated materials
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in response to a variety of printed and/or technology-based materials including practical reading, prose, poetry, and drama
individually or in small groups
in class/lab or simulated real-life of workplace situations
Criteria
you analyze story structure, such as sequence of events, cause/effect, character, plot, and setting, in order to reflect on meaning
you relate reading to prior knowledge and current experience using a reservoir of reading materials, such as functional, workplace, life skill, and a wide-range of culturally diverse materials
you extend the literal meaning using critical thinking skills to make inferences and evaluate the significance and validity
you distinguish fiction from nonfiction, realistic fiction from fantasy, biography from autobiography, and poetry from prose
you select a variety of materials to read for discovery, appreciation, and enjoyment, summarize the readings, and connect them to prior knowledge and experience
you analyze the effect of characters, plot, setting, language, topic, style, purpose, and point of view on the overall impact of literature
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Read to acquire information
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in response to a variety of printed and multimedia materials including practical reading, prose, poetry, and drama
individually or in small groups
in class/lab or simulated real-life or workplace situations
Criteria
you summarize key details of informational texts, connecting new information to prior knowledge
you identify a topic of interest then seek information by investigating available resources, such as newspaper, phone book, map, internet web sites
you apply information to solve problems or make decisions, such as health care, financial, educational concerns
you interpret information presented in charts and graphs
you evaluate information for accuracy and relevance
you adjust reading pace for purpose of reading (skimming, scanning, and reading)
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Develop vocabulary of words, phrases, and idioms to improve communication
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in response to a variety of printed and multimedia materials including practical reading, prose, poetry, and drama
individually or in small groups
in class/lab or simulated real-life or workplace situations
Criteria
you consult dictionaries, glossaries, and other resources when needed
you use roots, prefixes, and suffixes to interpret and convey word meanings
you apply structural word analysis strategies
you use contextual clues
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Develop responsibility for learning
Assessment Strategies
in the development of an action plan to meet academic and personal goals
you assess your progress to date
you identify academic and personal goals
Criteria
you assess your progress to date
you identify academic and personal goals
you specify measures for success
you identify specific strategies to help you meet your goals
you establish a timeline for your action plan