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Employ reading strategies to process written materials
Assessment Strategies
in a learning center
Criteria
you select/adjust reading rate strategies and techniques to purpose and difficulty of material
you apply word recognition skills using a variety of strategies including rereading, finding context clues, applying phonemic awareness strategies, and analyzing word structures
you infer the meaning of unfamiliar words in the context of a passage by examining known words, phrases and structures
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 and accuracy
you relate how written texts and visual representation connect to create meaning
you select, summarize, paraphrase, analyze, and evaluate passages chosen for specific purposes
you demonstrate phonemic awareness by using letter/sound relationships as aids to pronouncing and understanding unfamiliar words and text
you use knowledge of sentence and word structure, word origins, visual images and context clues to understand unfamiliar words and clarify passages of text
you use knowledge of visual features of text, such as headings and bold face print, and structures of text, such as chronology and cause-and-effect, as aids to comprehension
you establish purposeful reading by using texts to find information, gain understanding of diverse viewpoints, make decisions, and enjoy the experience of reading
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Interpret a range of culturally diverse printed and electronically generated materials
Assessment Strategies
in a learning center
Criteria
you analyze and evaluate printed materials and resources
you demonstrate inferential comprehension skills
you identify the defining features and structure of literary texts, such as conflict, representation of character, and point of view
you analyze the effect of characters, plot, setting, language, topic, style, purpose, and point of view
you provide interpretive responses to literary and nonliterary texts representing culturally diversified materials
you draw on a broad base of knowledge about the themes, ideas, and insights while reading, interpreting, and reflecting on written material
you evaluate themes and main ideas considering audience and purpose
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Read to acquire information
Assessment Strategies
in a learning center
Criteria
you apply information to create products, processes, solutions to problems, such as mathematical word problems, charts, graphs, flow charts, graphic organizers, schedules, budgets
you identify a topic of interest then seek information by investigating available resources, such as newspaper, phone book, map, Internet websites
you apply information to solve problems or make decisions in relationship to health care, finance, education, family, and employment
you interpret and use technical resources such as charts, tables, travel schedules, timelines, and manuals
you compare, contrast, and evaluate the relative accuracy and usefulness of information from different sources
you identify and explain information, main ideas, and organization found in a variety of informational passages
you distinguish between the facts found in documents, narratives, charts, maps, tables and other sources and draw generalizations and interpretations
you adjust reading pace (skimming, scanning, and reading) to readability of text and purpose
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Develop vocabulary of words, phrases, and idioms to improve understanding
Assessment Strategies
in a learning center
Criteria
you relate functional, occupational, technical and content specific vocabulary to the reading task
you use knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes to interpret and convey the meaning of words and build vocabulary
you identify the common figures of speech and use to build vocabulary
you use functional, occupational, technical and content specific vocabulary
you apply structural word analysis strategies
you use contextual cues
you consult dictionaries, glossaries, handbooks, and grammar texts when needed
you explain how writers chose words purposely and use figurative language such as similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and allusion to achieve specific effects
you evaluate the use of words in communications designed to inform, explain, and persuade
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Use a variety of informational resources to make decisions
Assessment Strategies
in a learning center
Criteria
you evaluate resources appropriate to a particular task
you identify book features including table of contents, glossary, and index to locate information
you use multiple sources to identify and locate information pertinent to an investigative search including encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, library catalogs, indexes to periodicals, various electronic search engines, fact books, pamphlets, and technical manual
you locate and use specific resource materials
you compile, organize, and evaluate information, and summarize what has been learned
you access information using electronic reference resources, such as library catalog, encyclopedias, almanacs, and indexes
you identify the intent or appeal behind products and messages promoted via media
you recognize propaganda techniques
you identify images, symbols, and icons central to particular messages
you recognize common structural features found in print and broadcast advertising
you identify and explain the use of stereotypes and biases evident in various media
you compare the effect of particular symbols, icons, and images seen in various media
you develop criteria for selecting or avoiding specific broadcast programs, visual media, and periodicals
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Develop responsibility for self-directed learning
Assessment Strategies
in a learning center
Criteria
you self-assess your level or responsibility for self-directed learning
goal plan specifies strategies for achieving self-directed learning
goal plan specifies measures for success
goal plan specifies a timeline for meeting goals