Reading – 1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency and Systematic Vocabulary Development

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The student is able to achieve an average score of 0 – 59 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient		The student is able to achieve an average score of 60 – 79 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient		The student is able to achieve an average score of 80 – 94 percent on all of the following standards: · Reads narrative and expository text aloud with grade-appropriate fluency and accuracy and with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression. · Applies knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms, and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases. · Uses knowledge of root words to determine the meaning of unknown words within a passage. · Uses a thesaurus to determine related words and concepts. · Distinguishes and interpret words with multiple meanings.		The student is able to achieve an average score of 95 – 100 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient

2.0 Reading Comprehension

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The student is able to achieve an average score of 0 – 59 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient		The student is able to achieve an average score of 60 – 79 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient		The student is able to achieve an average score of 80 – 94 percent on all of the following standards: · Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, propositions and support ) to strengthen comprehension. · Use appropriate strategies when reading for different purposes · Make and confirm predictions about text by using prior knowledge and ideas presented in the text itself, including illustrations, titles, topic sentences, important words, and foreshadowing clues. · Evaluate new information and hypotheses by testing them against known information and ideas. · Compare and contrast information on the same topic after reading several passages or articles. · Distinguish between cause and effect and between fact and opinion in expository text.		The student is able to achieve an average score of 95 – 100 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient And Reads at a 5.0 or above

3.0 Literary Response and Analysis

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The student is able to achieve an average score of 0 – 59 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient		The student is able to achieve an average score of 60 – 79 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient		The student is able to achieve an average score of 80 – 94 percent on all of the following standards: · Describe the structural differences of various imaginative forms of literature, including fantasies, fables myths, legends, and fairy tales. · Identifies the main events of the plot, their causes, and the influence of each event on future action. · Uses knowledge of the situation and setting and of a character’s traits and motivations to determine the cause for that character’s action. · Compares 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. · Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works.		The student is able to achieve an average score of 95 – 100 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient

1.0 Writing Strategies

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The student is able to achieve an average score of 0 – 59 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient		The student is able to achieve an average score of 60 – 79 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient			The student is able to achieve an average score of 80 – 94 percent on all of the following standards: · Select a focus, an organizational structure, and a point of view based upon purpose, audience, length, and format requirements · Provide an introductory paragraph. · Establish and support a central idea with a topic sentence at or near the beginning of the first paragraph. · Include supporting paragraphs with simple facts, details, and explanations · Conclude with a paragraph that summarizes the points. · Uses correct indentation. · Use traditional structures for conveying information		The student is able to achieve an average score of 95 – 100 percent on all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient
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Student handwriting in cursive or joined italic not legible.		Student handwriting in cursive or joined italic is difficult to read.		The student writes fluidly and legibly in cursive or joined italic.			The student is able to consistently perform all of the standards listed under 3-Proficient AND produces letter formation that consistently reaches the top and bottom base line and with correct spacing.

2.0 Writing Applications

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The student consistently scores a “1” on the Response to Literature writing prompt.		The student consistently scores a “2” on the Response to Literature writing prompt.		The student consistently scores a “3” on the Response to Literature writing prompt.		The student consistently scores a “4” on the Response to Literature writing prompt.

2.0 Writing Applications

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The student consistently scores a “1” on the response to literature writing prompts.		The student consistently scores a “2” on the response to literature writing prompts.		The student consistently scores a “3” on the response to literature writing prompts.		The student consistently scores a “4” on the response to literature writing prompts.

2.0 Writing Applications

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		*Standard not addressed in this trimester

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The student consistently scores a “1” on the summary writing prompts.		The student consistently scores a “2” on the summary writing prompts.		The student consistently scores a “3” on the summary writing prompts.		The student consistently scores a “4” on the summary writing prompts.
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