Alignment to British Columbia Learning Standards
- Reading
- Comprehension
- Math-Coming Soon!
Level 50
RU01 means Reading Upgrade Course
Level 1
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RU01-Letter Sounds A-I - Students listen to and view three songs that present the phonics letter sounds A to I with uppercase and lowercase alphabet letters and matching pictures (A says a for apple). Students recognize letter-sound relationships and select pictures to match letters until mastery is achieved.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and drive meaning, including:
- text structure,
- a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types,
- diction.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
RU02-Three-Letter Words A-I - Students listen to and view two songs that present the decoding of three-letter C-V-C words with letters A-I in steps: alphabet, phonics, blending, and whole word. Students decode three letter words and select matching pictures until mastery is achieved.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and drive meaning, including:
- text structure,
- a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types,
- diction.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing.
RU03-Sentences A-I - Students listen to and view a sight word song with three new words. They match three written sight words with spoken words. Students read simple sentences with known sight words and decodable words with letters A-I. They match sentences with pictures and fill in missing words in sentences.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge
- listening for specifics
- generating questions
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and drive meaning, including:
- text structure
- a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types
- diction.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing.
RU04-Letter Sounds J-R - Students listen to and view three songs that present the phonics letter sounds J to R with uppercase and lowercase alphabet letters and matching pictures (A says a for apple). Students recognize letter-sound relationships and select pictures to match letters until mastery is achieved.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and drive meaning, including:
- text structure,
- a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types,
- diction.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing.
RU05-Three-Letter Words J-R Students listen to and view two songs that present the decoding of three-letter C-V-C words with letters A-R in steps: alphabet, phonics, blending, and whole word. Students decode three letter words and select matching pictures until mastery is achieved.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge
- listening for specifics
- generating questions
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and drive meaning, including:
- text structure
- a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types
- diction.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing.
RU06-Sentences J-R - Students listen to and view a sight word song with three new words. They match three written sight words with spoken words. Students read simple sentences with known sight words and decodable words with letters A-R. They match sentences with pictures and fill in missing words in sentences.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and drive meaning, including:
- context (e.g., audience, purpose, situation),
- text structure,
- a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types,
- diction.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 5Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
- setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- making predictions,
- asking questions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing.
RU07-Letter Sounds S-Z - Students view three songs that present the phonics letter sounds S to Z with uppercase and lowercase alphabet letters and matching pictures (A says a for apple). Students demonstrate letter-sound recognition by selecting pictures to match letters until mastery is achieved.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words.
RU08-Three-Letter Words S-Z - Students listen to and view two songs that present the decoding of three-letter C-V-C words with letters A-Z in steps: alphabet, phonics, blending, and whole word. Students decode three letter words and select matching pictures until mastery is achieved.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 12 Recognize the structures and
patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- literary devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
RU09-Sentences S-Z - Students listen to and view a sight word song with three new words. They match three written sight words with spoken words. Students read simple sentences with known sight words and decodable words with letters A-Z. They match sentences with pictures and fill in missing words in sentences.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 12 Recognize the structures and
patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- literary devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning including:
- generating and responding to questions,
- making inferences and responding to questions,
- reflecting and responding.
RU10-Short Vowels - Students listen to and view a short vowel song presenting each vowel sound with a matching word and picture. They select missing short vowels in three-letter C-V-C words to match a picture until mastery is achieved.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 12 Recognize the structures and
patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- literary devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
- setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- making predictions,
- asking questions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
RU11-Ending Blends - Students listen to and view two songs presenting common ending or final consonant blends and diagraphs with example words. They decode words and select matching pictures until mastery is achieved.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 12 Recognize the structures and
patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- literary devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- reflecting and responding.
RU12-Ending Blends Sentences - Students listen to and view a sight word song with three new words. They read sentences containing words with ending or final consonant blends and diagraphs and select the correct final word to complete the sentence.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
RU13-Long Vowels and Silent E - Students listen to and view a song which present the silent E or magic E rule and long vowel sounds. They must listen to words and select either the short vowel C-V-C word or the corresponding long vowel word with a final silent E added at the end.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
- setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- making predictions,
- asking questions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU14-Long Vowels Sentences - Students listen to and view a sight word song with three new words. They read sentences containing words with long vowels and the silent E or magic E, and select the correct final word to complete the sentence.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- generating and responding to questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- reflecting and responding.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU15-Beginning Blends A - Students listen to and view a song presenting the first of two sets of beginning or initial consonant blends and diagraphs with example words. They listen to words and select matching beginning consonant blends to develop phonemic awareness until mastery is achieved.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU16-Beginning Blends A Riddles - Students listen to and view a sight word song with three new words. They read riddles containing three sentences and select the matching word answer from three words with beginning consonant blends.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing connections,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
- setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- making predictions,
- asking questions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU17-Vowel Blends A - Students listen to and view a song presenting the first of four sets of vowel blends or pairs, diagraphs, and diphthongs with example words. They listen to a word containing a vowel blend and select the matching written word.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU18-Vowel Blends A Sentences - Students listen to and view a sight word song with three new words. They read sentences with missing endings and select the correct ending from two containing words with vowel blends or pairs, diagraphs, and diphthongs.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing connections,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- generating and responding to questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- reflecting and responding.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU19-Vowel Blends B - Students listen to and view a song presenting the second of four sets of vowel blends or pairs, diagraphs, and diphthongs with example words. They listen to a word containing a vowel blend and select the matching written word.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU20-Vowel Blends B Sentences - Students listen to and view a sight word song with three new words. They read sentences with missing endings and select the correct ending from two containing words with vowel blends.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing connections,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU21-Beginning Blends B - Students listen to and view a song presenting the second of two sets of beginning or initial consonant blends and diagraphs with example words. They listen to words and select matching beginning consonant blends to develop phonemic awareness until mastery is achieved.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU22-Beginning Blends B Riddles - Students listen to and view a sight word song with three new words. They read riddles containing three sentences and select the matching word answer from three words with beginning consonant blends.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- generating and responding to questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- reflecting and responding.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU23-Vowel Blends C - Students listen to and view a song presenting the third of four sets of vowel blends or pairs, diagraphs, and diphthongs with example words. They listen to a word containing a vowel blend and select the matching written word.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU24-Vowel Blends C Sentences - Students listen to and view a sight word song with three new words. They read sentences with missing endings and select the correct ending from two containing words with vowel blends or pairs, diagraphs, and diphthongs.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
- setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- asking questions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU25-Vowel Blends D - Students listen to and view a song presenting the fourth of four sets of vowel blends or pairs, diagraphs, and diphthongs with example words. They listen to a word containing a vowel blend and select the matching written word.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
RU26-Vowel Blends D Sentences - Students listen to and view a sight word song with three new words. They read sentences with missing endings and select the correct ending from two containing words with vowel blends or pairs, diagraphs, and diphthongs.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- idiomatic expressions.
RU27-Silent Letters & Sounds - Students listen to and view a song presenting words with silent letters such as GH. They read words and select the silent letter or letters in the word.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- figuring out unknown words.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU28-Word Families A - Students listen to and view a song presenting the first of two sets of word families with common endings, rimes, and chunks. They read a word and identify all rhyming words from a list
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
- idiomatic expressions.
RU29-True/False A - Students read sentences containing words from common word families and then identify whether they are true or false.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- idiomatic expressions.
- text features,
RU30-Word Families A - Students listen to and view a song presenting the second of two sets of word families with common endings, rimes, and chunks. They read a word and identify all rhyming words from a list.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU31-True/False A - Students read sentences containing words from common word families and then identify whether they are true or false.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- figuring out unknown words.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU32-Prefixes - Students view a description of prefixes. They listen to a word and attach the correct prefix from a list of prefixes to the base or root word.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU33-Suffixes - Students view a description of suffixes. They listen to a word and attach the correct suffix from a list of suffixes to the base or root word.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- figuring out unknown words.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU34-Compound Words - Students view a description of compound words. They listen to a compound word and attach the correct initial word from a list to the ending word.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU35-Sentence Comprehension - Students read sentences and choose the correct word to complete them from among words with prefixes, words with suffixes, and compound words
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- figuring out unknown words.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU36-Long or Multi-syllable Words - Students listen to and view a song presenting a method for decoding long words or multi-syllable words by separating the syllables, sounding out each syllable, and blending together the sounds. They must listen to long words and select them from a list of words.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU37-Contractions - Students view a description of contractions. They read two words and then select the matching contraction with the correct apostrophe and eliminated letters
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- summarizing, and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU38-Numbers - Students listen to and view a song presenting the word categories of numbers 1 to 100. They fill in a bank check by selecting the written out number that matches the numeral amount on the check.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU39-Days and Months - Students listen to and view a song presenting the word categories of days of the week and months of the year. They read invitations and identify the time and details of the invite.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- summarizing, and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- text features.
RU40-Directions - Students read and follow multiple-step written instructions and select the correct directions on maps, signs, diagrams and illustrations to navigate to a house.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU41-Instructions - Students read and follow multiple-step written instructions and select the correct actions on signs, diagrams and illustrations to operate a gasoline pump and a television remote control.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- summarizing, and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features.
RU42-Details: Who What When Where Why - Students listen to and view a song presenting the facts and details who what when where and why. They read one-paragraph passages and answer comprehension multiple-choice questions including detail questions. Students follow the paragraph structure of left to right and top to bottom reading.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing, and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing information.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- using text features to locate information,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU43-Order and Sequence - Students read five sentences and move each sentence into the logical order and sequence. They place the topic sentence or problem at the top, the detail sentences in sequential or chronological order, and the conclusion sentence or solution at the end.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- summarizing, and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making predictions about content before listening,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence,
- explaining connections.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- text features.
RU44-Compare and Contrast - Students read one paragraph passages and answer multiple-choice questions to compare and contrast the similarities and differences of information on the same topic.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing, and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing connections,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU45-Cause and Effect - Students view a description of cause and effect explaining the why and because relationships. Students read one paragraph passages and answer multiple-choice questions which ask why, with answers beginning with because.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- summarizing, and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- text features.
RU46-Fact and Opinion - Students view a description of fact and opinion. They read sentences and select whether they represent a fact or the opinion of the author.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing connections.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- using text features.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- generating and responding to questions,
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence,
- explaining connections.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU47-Main Idea - Students listen to and view a song describing the main idea and details of a paragraph, with an example paragraph and structure diagram. They must read a paragraph and identify the main idea, summary, central idea, theme, or topic.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- non-fiction elements,
- literary devices,
- text features.
RU48-Conclutions and Inferences - Students view a description of conclusions and inferences. They read one paragraph passages and answer multiple-choice questions including making inferences and predicting outcomes.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- using text features.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
RU49-Challenge Game: Follow Instructions - Students read multiple-step written instructions and perform tasks to clean up a messy room.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- summarizing, and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- figuring out unknown words,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- text features.
RU50-Final Challenge: Follow Instructions - Students read multiple-step written instructions and perform tasks to create a music video.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing connections.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- text features,
- idiomatic expressions.
CU1-Book Structure - Students listen to and view a song describing the structure of a book, including the cover, title, author, table of contents, chapters, and index. They view covers and pages from books and locate answers to questions about the contents.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings,including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- using text features to locate information.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking by:
- analyzing texts and developing explanations.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- text features’.
CU2-Format, Types of Text - Students view a description of formats including fiction and non-fiction, narrative and expository, and books, drama / plays, or novels. They distinguish between common forms of literature.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques, including:
- stories from Aboriginal and other cultures,
- literature from Canada and other countries,
- short stories and novels exposing students to unfamiliar contexts,
- short plays that are straightforward in form and content,
- poetry in a variety of forms.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- visualizing,
- using text features,
- reading selectively.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking by:
- analyzing texts and developing explanations.
CU3-Main Idea - Students listen to and view a song describing the main idea, summary, topic, and theme. They must read passages and generalize to identify the central idea.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking by:
- analyzing texts and developing explanations.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- non-fiction elements (e.g.,
topic sentence, development of ideas with
supporting details, central idea).
CU4-Author’s Purpose - Students listen to and view a song describing the author’s purpose, including writing to inform, narrate, persuade, describe, and entertain. They must read passages and identify the author’s purpose.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- reading selectively.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking by:
- analyzing texts and developing explanations.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- literary elements.
CU5-Tone, Mood and Attitude - Students listen to and view a song describing the author’s tone, mood and attitude. They must read passages and identify the author’s tone and attitude.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- reading selectively.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking by:
- analyzing texts and developing explanations.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- non-fiction elements.
CU6-Expository Organizers - Students view a description of graphic expository organizers including the sections for title, purpose, main idea, details, and conclusion. They must read informational passages and fill in all the sections of the organizer.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- reflecting and responding,
- using text features to locate information,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking by:
- analyzing texts and developing explanations.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- non-fiction elements.
CU7-Reference Books - Students view a description if reference books and materials including the encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, thesaurus. They must read a request for information and decide which reference materials would contain the information.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- reference materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
- setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- making predictions,
- previewing texts.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- reflecting and responding,
- using text features to locate information,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- non-fiction elements.
CU8-Narrative Writing - Students view a description of narrative story writing including the problem, characters, setting, and solution. They must read stories and identify the key elements.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- reading selectively.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- reflecting and responding,
- using text features to locate information,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments supported by explanations and evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- literary elements.
CU9-Story Maps -Students view a description of graphic story maps including sections for the problem, characters, setting, events, and solution. They read stories or narrative passages and fill in all the sections of the story map.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- visualizing and sharing,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
- setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- literary elements.
CU10-K-W-L Charts - Students listen to and view a song describing the use of K-W-L charts to document what you already know, want to know, and learned after reading a passage. They must fill in the K-W-L charts before and after reading each passage
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- non-fiction elements.
CU11-Greek and Latin Root Words - Students listen to and view a song describing and listing common greek and latin root words. They must identify the root word from a set of words and then identify the meaning of the root word.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making predictions about content before listening,
- listening for specifics,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- non-fiction elements,
- idiomatic expressions.
CU12-Homophones - Students listen to and view a song describing and listing common homophones, or words with the same sound and a different meaning. They must fill in sentences with the correct word from several homophones.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making predictions about content before listening,
- listening for specifics,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- idiomatic expressions.
CU13-Context Clues - Students listen to and view a song describing how to use sentence and word context clues to help find or predict the meaning of unknown or unfamiliar words. They must identify the meaning of words in the context of passages from several possible meanings.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types,
- smooth transitions and connecting words,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- idiomatic expressions.
CU14-Question Answer Relationships QAR - Students view a description of QAR, or question answer relationships, including right there, think and search, author and me, and on my own. They must read passages and answer each type of question.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- summarizing, and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- organizing information.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- using text features to locate information,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning.
CU15-Synonyms - Students view a description of synonyms, or words with the same meaning. They must select the correct synonym for a word to replace in a sentence.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- organizing information.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types,
- smooth transitions and connecting words.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- idiomatic expressions.
CU16-Antonyms - Students view a description of antonyms, or words with the opposite meaning. They must select the correct antonym for a word to replace in a sentence.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- organizing information.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types,
- smooth transitions and connecting words.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- idiomatic expressions.
CU17-Poetry - Students view a description of poetry and the common forms including narrative, dramatic, free verse. They read poems and answer questions on the form and content.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- visualizing and sharing,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing ideas,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- organizing information.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 12 Recognize the structures and
patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- literary devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques, including:
- poetry in a variety of forms.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- literary devices,
- idiomatic expressions.
CU18-History K-W-L - Students view a description of the subject history and learn vocabulary words for this subject. They read textbook style history passages and fill in K-W-L charts to document what they already know, want to know, and learned after reading the passage.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- non-fiction elements.
CU19-Charts and Graphs - Students view a description of charts, graphs and diagrams including the pie, bar, and line charts and graphs. They view graphs and answer questions about the content.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures,
- advertising and promotional materials.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text.
CU20-Music Comprehension - Students view a description of the subject music. They read textbook style expository passages about music and answer comprehension questions.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- using text features,
- reading selectively.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text.
CU21-Mythology Story Maps - Students view a description of the subject mythology and learn vocabulary words for this subject. They read mythological stories from around the world and fill in all the sections of the story map for each story: problem, characters, setting, events, and solution.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- visualizing and sharing,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques including:
- stories from Aboriginal and other cultures,
- literature from Canada and other countries,
- short stories and novels exposing students to unfamiliar contexts.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- literary elements.
CU22-Idioms - Students listen to and view a song describing and listing common idioms in context. They read passages containing idioms and identify the correct meaning of each idiom.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections.
A 9 Use speaking and listening to improve and extend thinking by:
- acquiring new ideas,
- analyzing and evaluating ideas,
- problem solving.
A 12 Recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including:
- sound devices,
- structural sequencing cues,
- idiomatic expressions.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
- setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- making predictions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- literary elements,
- literary devices,
- idiomatic expressions.
CU23-Conclusions and Inferences - Students view a description of conclusions and inferences with an example. They read short passages and then make inferences and draw conclusions to answer the questions.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- generating questions,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning.
CU24-Earth Science K-W-L - Students view a description of the subject earth science and learn vocabulary words for this subject. They read textbook style earth science passages and fill in K-W-L charts to document what they already know, want to know, and learned after reading the passage.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- making predictions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text.
CU25-Dance Comprehension - Students view a description of the subject dance and learn vocabulary words for this subject. They read textbook style expository passages about dance and answer comprehension questions.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing connections.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- making predictions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text.
CU26-Advertising QAR - Students view a description of the subject advertising. They view advertisements with text and graphics. They answer four QAR, or question answer relationships, questions per passage: right there, think and search, author and me, and on my own.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information,
by:
- summarizing, and synthesizing main ideas and supporting details,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- organizing information.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- using text features to locate information,
- summarizing and synthesizing.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning.
CU27-Art Expository Organizer - Students view a description of the subject art and learn vocabulary words for this subject. They read expository passages about famous artists and fill in all the sections of the expository organizer for each passage: title, purpose, main idea, details, and conclusion.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- non-fiction elements.
CU28-Cause and Effect - Students view a description of cause and effect with an example. They read passages and answer why questions by selecting from a set of clauses beginning with because.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings,
including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types,
- syntax.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- asking and answering questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- using text features,
- reading selectively.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
CU29-Metaphor and Simile - Students view a description of metaphor and simile with examples of figurative language. They read sentences and identify whether the author is using metaphor or simile.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by:
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections.
A 8 Use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types,
- smooth transitions and connecting words,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- literary devices,
- idiomatic expressions.
CU30-Point of View - Students view a description of the author’s point of view including first person and third person writing examples. They read passages and identify the point of view and author’s opinion.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- textbook and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- using text features,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments supported by explanations and evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- literary elements,
- non-fiction elements.
CU31-Forms and Applications - Students view a description of forms and applications including blanks, fields, and field headings. They fill in forms such as a job application one field at a time.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- using graphic organizers to record information.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
CU32-Biology Comprehension - Students view a description of the subject biology and learn vocabulary words for this subject. They read textbook style expository passages about biology and answer comprehension questions.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- making predictions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments supported by explanations and evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text.
CU33-Fact and Opinion - Students view a description of fact and opinion with examples. They must read short passages and identify ones expressing fact or the author’s opinion.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- making predictions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- literary elements,
- non-fiction elements.
CU34-Prediction - Students learn how to predict what will happen next based on items in a passage. They read passages and make predictions, and then confirm their predictions after further reading.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making predictions about content before listening,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- textbook and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- using text features,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments supported by explanations and evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- literary elements,
- non-fiction elements.
CU35-Geography K-W-L - Students view a description of the subject geography and learn vocabulary words for this subject. They read textbook style geography passages and fill in K-W-L charts to document what they already know, want to know, and learned after reading the passage.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- using graphic organizers to record information.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments supported by explanations and evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text.
CU36-Flowcharts Organize - Student view a description of a flowchart diagram including the step-by-step process from start to finish with boxes and lines. They read passages describing a sequence or process and fill in the boxes of a flowchart.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings,
including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- using graphic organizers to record information.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
CU37-Plays and Drama - Students view a description of plays and drama including script, characters, setting, dialog, comedy, and tragedy. They read script selections and identify the key elements of the play.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making predictions about content before listening,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques, including:
- short plays that are straightforward in form and content.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- using text features,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments supported by explanations and evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text.
CU38-Social Studies Comprehension - Students view a description of the subject social studies and learn vocabulary words for this subject. They read textbook style expository passages about social studies and answer comprehension questions.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing connections.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- making predictions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments supported by explanations and evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text.
CU39-Astronomy Expository Organizer - Students view a description of the subject astronomy. They read expository passages about astronomy and fill in all the sections of the expository organizer for each passage: title, purpose, main idea, details, and conclusion.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- non-fiction elements.
CU40-Mystery Prediction - Students view a description of mystery or suspense chapter books. They read parts of chapters of the book, make predictions about the story plot, and read further to confirm their predictions.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making predictions about content before listening,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques, including:
- literature from Canada and other countries,
- short stories and novels exposing student to unfamiliar contexts.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- using text features,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- literary elements,
- non-fiction elements.
CU41-Analogies - Students listen to and view a song describing an analogy with several examples. They view analogies with missing elements and identify the correct elements to complete the relationships.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- making predictions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- literary elements,
- non-fiction elements.
CU42-Compare and Contrast: Venn Diagrams - Students view a description of Venn diagrams to compare and contrast two items, including the common intersecting elements and distinct elements. They read passages and then fill in Venn diagrams.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- using graphic organizers to record information.
- summarizing and synthesizing,
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
CU43-Biography K-W-L - Students view a description of the subject biography and learn vocabulary words for this subject. They read biographical passages about famous people and fill in K-W-L charts to document what they already know, want to know, and learned after reading the passage.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
B 1 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, featuring variety in theme and writing techniques.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- making predictions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments supported by explanations and evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text.
CU44-Internet Searching - Students view a description of internet search, including search engines, web browser, search terms, links, and web sites. They view search results and identify the best web site for specific purposes.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- generating ideas,
- making and sharing connections.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- appropriate web sites,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- making predictions.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments supported by explanations and evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text.
CU45-Health Expository Organizer - Students view a description of the subject health. They read expository passages about health and fill in all the sections of the expository organizer for each passage: title, purpose, main idea, details, and conclusion.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- visual or graphic materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text,
- non-fiction elements.
CU46-Preview, Skim and Scan - Students view a description of skimming and scanning text and previewing a passage. They must briefly skim and scan passages and then answer questions about the passage.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- using graphic organizers to record information.
- summarizing and synthesizing,
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
CU47-Careers Flowcharts - Students view a description of a career or permanent occupation, and learn vocabulary words for careers. They read passages that describe careers and then fill in the boxes of a flowchart describing the step-by-step process.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 7 Select and use strategies after reading and viewing to confirm and extend meaning, including:
- reflecting and responding,
- visualizing,
- using graphic organizers to record information.
- summarizing and synthesizing,
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
CU48-Follow Directions - Students follow multi-step written directions and instructions to obtain money from an ATM machine and make a series of purchases at a shopping center.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- visualizing,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments supported by explanations and evidence,
- explaining connections (text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world).
CU49-Fast Fluency Game - Students exercise their reading fluency by reading a passage and answering a series of timed questions on title, main idea, tone, metaphor and simile, analogy, and point of view.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- generating questions,
- visualizing and sharing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
A 5 Select and use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, and feelings, including:
- setting a purpose,
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making and sharing connections,
- organizing information.
A 7 Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage.
A 11 Recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning including:
- context,
- syntax,
- diction.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
- non-fiction books,
-textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- predicting,
- making connections,
- making inferences and drawing questions,
- reading selectively,
- determining the importance of ideas/events.
B 9 Read and view to improve and extend thinking, by:
- analyzing tests and developing explanations,
- comparing viewpoints.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre,
- non-fiction elements.
CU50-Final Challenge - Students follow multi-step written directions and instructions to find a missing certificate in an old mansion.
A 3 Listen purposefully to understand and analyze ideas and information, by:
- summarizing and synthesizing,
- making inferences and drawing conclusions,
- analyzing.
A 6 Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including:
- accessing prior knowledge,
- making predictions about content before listening,
- listening for specifics,
- recalling, summarizing, and synthesizing,
- drawing inferences and conclusions.
B 2 Read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate information texts with some specialized language, including:
-textbooks and other instructional materials,
- instructions and procedures.
B 5 Select and use strategies before reading and viewing to develop understanding of text, including:
-setting a purpose and considering personal reading goals,
- accessing prior knowledge to make connections,
- previewing texts.
B 6 Select and use strategies during reading and viewing to construct, monitor, and confirm meaning including:
- making connections,
- using text features,
- reading selectively.
B 8 Respond to selections they read or view, by:
- expressing opinions and making judgments
supported by explanations and
evidence.
B 11 Explain how structures and features of text work to develop meaning, including:
- form, function, and genre of text.