1. All students read for enjoyment, information and understanding, and for critical analysis and evaluation using appropriate strategies for different purposes

• read for meaning (main ideas, sequencing, details, summarization)
  
• use context to determine word meaning
  
• identify the meaning that applies to the context when the word has multiple meanings
  
• identify topic, events in sequence, and important details and be able to identify/state/write summaries using appropriate vocabulary
  
• follow simple multi-step written directions, make and modify predictions, draw conclusions, and determine cause and effect
  
• tell about setting, plot, characters, resolution, theme, and recurring themes across works in print
  
• read silently for appropriate periods, independently selecting and reading materials at appropriate reading levels
  
• read and enjoy different types of literature
  
• distinguish between different literary genres
  
• compare and contrast tales from different cultures by tracing the exploits of one character type and develop theories to account for similar tales in diverse cultures
  
• answer comprehension questions in complete sentences with details
  
• generate reading logs or journals and response papers
  
• read a variety of informational texts ("how-to" books, newspapers, magazines, textbooks, reference books).
  

2. All students read at least ten different genre selections that includes a variety of narrative and expository text from the following list with fluency, accuracy, appropriate pacing, intonation, and language:

• science fiction; historical fiction; biography; autobiography; fairy tales; tall tales; fables; poetry; mystery; adventure; legends myths; technical; history; scientific; play; sports; humor; and primary source materials.

1. All students write for a variety of purposes and audiences across the curriculum, developing style and voice

• write reports, journals, narratives, news articles, interviews, notes, letters, summaries, directions that accurately convey information, book reports, writing to persuade, poetry, and autobiographical accounts.
  

2. All students organize thoughts and information within the writing process, develop drafts, analyze, revise, and edit work using a rubric as appropriate for audience and purpose

• use paraphrasing, vocabulary, topic sentences, supporting facts and details, and sequencing
  
• create multiple paragraph compositions that include an introductory paragraph, a topic sentence, supporting paragraphs, a summary paragraph, using indentation and margins.
  

3. All students write three research reports (in any subject area) which include a cover, title page, table of contents, and bibliography

• focus on key questions including facts and details
  
• use resources such as topic books, encyclopedia, CD Rom, and the Internet.
  

4. All students write and address a postcard, write one friendly letter, one business letter, and address an envelope using standard formats.

5. All students write three book reports, one of which will include analysis of character, setting and plot, and personal opinion.

1. All students use appropriate conventions of written language which include grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, capitalization, legibility, sentence structure, and paragraphing

• use complete sentences and sentence combining
  
• use commas in direct quotations, apostrophes in possessives and contractions, and parentheses
  
• use underlining, quotations, or italics to identify titles
  
• capitalize names of magazines, newspapers, works of art, musical compositions, names of organizations, and the first word in quotations
  
• use paragraphs to organize information and ideas
  
• use correct spelling including roots, inflections, suffixes and prefixes, and syllable constructions
  
• use appropriate and varied word choice
  
• write legibly in cursive or manuscript adhering to margins and correct spacing between letters in a word and words in a sentence.
  

2. All students understand, use, pronounce, and spell vocabulary from all subjects

• break words into syllables
  
• use synonyms, antonyms, and homophones
  
• use colloquialisms, similes, metaphors, hyperboles, and personifications
  
• use roots, prefixes, and suffixes
  
• know and use common Greek- and Latin-derived roots and affixes to analyze the meaning of complex words
  
• use contractions and common abbreviations.
  

3. All students use literature and appropriate reference books (dictionary, specialized dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) to increase vocabulary development.

4. All students correctly spell the appropriate grade level high frequency spelling words and appropriate topic vocabulary across the curriculum.

5. All students identify the subject and predicate in a sentence.

6. All students identify nouns, regular and irregular verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and coordinating conjunctions in a sentence.

1. All students gain information by listening to and watching visual presentations of stories or informational presentations

• restate and summarize what was heard and answer questions about descriptions, stories, and informational presentations
  
• give or follow multi-step directions
  
• participate in discussions by supporting opinions, asking questions, and making other contributions
  
• evaluate the role of the media in focusing attention on events and forming opinions on issues.
  

2. All students organize thoughts before speaking or discussing, use appropriate posture and a clear audible voice, speak in complete sentences, and use appropriate vocabulary.

3. All students participate in or deliver brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar experiences or interests

• give a literature response about a book from genres listed under the Reading/Literature Standards section
  
• give a narrative presentation that provides insight into why the selected incident is memorable
  
• give an informational presentation about a key main idea which incorporates more than one source of information
  
• recite a poem, soliloquy, or dramatic dialogue.