CU01-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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. A. Concepts About Print 6. Demonstrate understanding of the function of a book and its parts, including front and back and title page.

(Language Arts, Level: K)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  A. Concepts About Print 3. Locate and identify the title, author, and illustrator of a book or reading selection.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  A. Concepts About Print/Text 1. Use titles, tables of contents, and chapter headings to locate information.

(Language Arts, Level 2)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  A. Concepts About Print/Text 3. Use a glossary or index to locate information in a text.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  A. Concepts About Print/Text 1. Use a text index and glossary appropriately.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  A. Concepts About Print/Text 1. Use a text index and glossary independently and appropriately.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. A. Concepts About Print/Text 1. Identify and use common textual features (e.g., paragraphs, topic, sentence, index, glossary, table of contents) and graphic features, (e.g., charts, maps, diagrams) to comprehend information.

(Language Arts, level 7)

CU02-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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 2. Demonstrate familiarity with genres of text, including storybooks, expository texts, poetry, and newspapers.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  H. Inquiry and Research 2. Read a variety of nonfiction and fiction books and produce evidence of reading.

(Language Arts, Level 2)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text  7. Summarize major points from fiction and nonfiction texts.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text  13. Read and comprehend both fiction and nonfiction that is appropriately designed for grade level.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 7. Identify and summarize central ideas in informational texts.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 8. Recognize differences among forms of literature, including poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 11. Identify and analyze text types, formats, and elements in nonfiction.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 12. Recognize literary elements in stories, including setting, characters, plot, and mood.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 2. Identify genre by their distinctive elements (e.g. tall tale-exaggeration).

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 11. Identify and analyze text types, formats, and elements in nonfiction.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 16. Identify and analyze elements of setting, plot, and characterization in plays that are read, written, or performed.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 4. Articulate the purposes and characteristics of different genres.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

CU03-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.

STANDARD 3.4 (Listening)  All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations.  A. Active Listening 1. Listen critically to identify main ideas and supporting details.

(Language Arts, Level 2)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 2. Distinguish cause/effect, fact/opinion, and main idea/supporting details in interpreting texts.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.4 (Listening) All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations.  B. Listening Comprehension 2. Listen to a story read aloud and/or information from television or film, and summarize main ideas.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. A. Constructing Meaning 2. Identify the central theme and main ideas in different media.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 1. Discuss underlying themes across cultures in various texts

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 7. Identify and summarize central ideas in informational texts.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 7. Understand that theme refers to the central idea or meaning of a selection and recognize themes, whether implied or stated directly.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 5. Support main idea, topic, or theme with facts, examples, or explanations, including information from multiple sources.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Oral Presentation 1. Develop and deliver a formal presentation based on a central theme, including logical sequence, introduction, main ideas, supporting details, and concluding remarks to an audience of peers, younger students, and/or parents

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 7. Identify and analyze features of themes conveyed through characters, actions, and images.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 12. Recognize characterization, setting, plot, theme, and point of view in fiction.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Oral Presentation 1. Develop and deliver a formal presentation based on a central theme, including logical sequence, introduction, main ideas, supporting details, and concluding remarks to an audience of peers, younger students, and/or parents.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 5. Analyze ideas and recurring themes found in texts, such as bravery, loyalty, friendship, and loneliness.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 12. Identify and analyze recurring themes across literary works.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 3. Analyze ideas and recurring themes found in texts, such as good versus evil, across traditional and contemporary works.

(Language Arts, level 8)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 9. Identify and analyze recurring themes across literary works.

(Language Arts, level 8)

CU04-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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 1. Recognize purpose of the text.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 1. Identify author’s purpose, views, and beliefs.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 1. Respond critically to an author’s purpose, ideas, views, and beliefs.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 5. Read critically by identifying, analyzing, and applying knowledge of the purpose, structure, and elements of nonfiction and providing support from the text as evidence of understanding.

(Language Arts, level 8)

CU05-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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 9. Recognize literary elements in stories, including setting, characters, plot, and mood.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 12. Recognize literary elements in stories, including setting, characters, plot, and mood.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 17. Explain ways that the setting contributes to the mood of a novel, play, or poem.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

CU06-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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 2. Study the characteristics of a variety of genres, including expository, narrative, poetry, and reflection.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 3. Write grade appropriate, multi-paragraph, expository pieces across curricula (e.g., problem/solution, cause/effect, hypothesis/results, feature articles, critique, research reports).

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 3. Write grade appropriate, multi-paragraph expository pieces across curricula (e.g., problem/solution, cause/effect, hypothesis/results, feature articles, critique, research reports)

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 3. Develop and use knowledge of a variety of genres, including expository, narrative, persuasive, poetry, critiques, and everyday/ workplace writing.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 2. Apply knowledge and strategies for composing pieces in a variety of genres (e.g., narrative, expository, persuasive, poetic, and everyday/ workplace or technical writing).

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 4. Write personal narratives, short stories, memoirs, poetry and persuasive and expository text that relate clear, coherent events or situations through the use of specific details.

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 2. Apply knowledge and strategies for composing pieces in a variety of genres (e.g., narrative, expository, persuasive, poetic, and everyday/ workplace or technical writing).

(Language Arts, Level 8)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 4. Write personal narratives, short stories, memoirs, poetry, and persuasive and expository text that relate clear, coherent events, or situations through the use of specific details.

(Language Arts, Level 8)

CU07-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.

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 9. Use reference materials to revise work, such as a dictionary or internet/software resource.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. A. Concepts About Print/Text 1. Identify differences of various print formats, including newspapers, magazines, books, and reference resources.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 8. Use a variety of reference materials to revise work, such as a dictionary, thesaurus, or internet/software resources.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. C. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting 10. Use a variety of reference materials, such as a dictionary, grammar reference, and internet/software resources to edit written work.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 11. Use a variety of reference materials to revise work.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. C. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting 9. Use a variety of reference materials, such as a dictionary, grammar reference, and/or internet/software resources to edit written work.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, post writing) 10. Use a variety of reference materials to revise work.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 4. Write various types of prose, such as short stories, biography, autobiography, or memoir that contain narrative elements.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. C. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting 9. Use a variety of materials, such as a dictionary, grammar reference, and/or internet/software resources to edit written work.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 7. Use a variety of reference materials, such as a dictionary, thesaurus, grammar reference, and/or internet/software resources to edit written work.

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 7. Use a variety of reference materials, such as a dictionary, thesaurus, grammar reference, and/or internet/software resources to edit written work.

(Language Arts, Level 8)

CU08-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.

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 3. Produce a narrative with a beginning, middle, and end.

(Language Arts, Level 2)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 2. Write a narrative piece based on personal experiences.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 8. Write narrative text (e.g., realistic or humorous story).

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 1. Create narrative pieces, such as memoir or personal narrative, which contain description and relate ideas, observations, or recollections of an event or experience.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 7. Write narratives that relate recollections of an event or experience and establish a setting, characters, point of view, and sequence of events.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 4. Write various types of prose, such as short stories, biography, autobiography, or memoir, that contain narrative elements.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 3. Develop and use knowledge of a variety of genres, including expository, narrative, persuasive, poetry, critiques, and everyday/ workplace writing.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 8. Use narrative techniques (e.g., dialogue, specific actions of characters, sensory description, and expression of thoughts and feelings of characters).

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 3. Develop and use knowledge of a variety of genres, including expository, narrative, persuasive, poetry, critiques, and everyday/ workplace writing.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 5. Write narratives, establishing a plot or conflict, setting, characters, point of view, and resolution.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 6. Use narrative techniques (e.g., dialogue, specific actions of characters, sensory description, and expression of thoughts and feelings of characters).

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 2. Write various types of prose, such as short stories, biographies, autobiographies, or memoirs that contain narrative elements.

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 2. Apply knowledge and strategies for composing pieces in a variety of genres (e.g., narrative, expository, persuasive, poetic, and everyday/ workplace or technical writing).

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 4. Write personal narratives, short stories, memoirs, poetry and persuasive and expository text that relate clear, coherent events or situations through the use of specific details.

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 5. Use narrative and descriptive writing techniques that show compositional risks (e.g., dialogue, literary devices, sensory words and phrases, background information, thoughts and feelings of characters, and comparison and contrast of characters)

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 2. Write various types of prose, such as short stories, biographies, autobiographies, or memoirs that contain narrative elements.

(Language Arts, Level 8)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 2. Apply knowledge and strategies for composing pieces in a variety of genres (e.g., narrative, expository, persuasive, poetic, and everyday/ workplace or technical writing).

(Language Arts, Level 8)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 4. Write personal narratives, short stories, memoirs, poetry, and persuasive and expository text that relate clear, coherent events, or situations through the use of specific details.

(Language Arts, Level 8)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 5. Use narrative and descriptive writing techniques that show compositional risks (e.g., dialogue, literary devices sensory words and phrases, background information, thoughts and feelings of characters, comparison and contrast of characters.)

(Language Arts, Level 8)

CU09-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.

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 6. Use graphic organizers to assist with planning writing.

(Language Arts, Level 2)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 3. Use graphic organizers to assist with planning writing.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 3. Use strategies such as reflecting on personal experiences, reading, doing interviews or research, and using graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas for writing.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 12. Use relevant graphics in writing (e.g., maps, charts, illustrations).

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 5. Use strategies such as graphic organizers and outlines to elaborate and organize ideas for writing.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 14. Use relevant graphics in writing (e.g., maps, charts, illustrations, graphs, photographs).

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, post writing) 4. Use strategies such as graphic organizers and outlines to elaborate and organize ideas for writing.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 12. Use relevant graphics in writing (e.g., maps, charts, illustrations, graphs, photographs).

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 3. Generate and narrow topics by considering purpose, audience, and form with a variety of strategies (e.g., graphic organizers, brainstorming, or technology-assisted processes).

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 3. Generate and narrow topics by considering purpose, audience, and form with a variety of strategies (e.g., graphic organizers, brainstorming, technology-assisted processes).

(Language Arts, Level 8)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 2. Apply knowledge and strategies for composing pieces in a variety of genres (e.g., narrative, expository, persuasive, poetic, and everyday/ workplace or technical writing).

(Language Arts, Level 8)

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.

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 3. Infer word meanings from taught roots, prefixes, and suffixes

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 1. Infer word meanings from learned roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 1. Infer word meanings from learned roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  C. Decoding and Word Recognition 3. Apply knowledge of new words correctly (refer to word parts and word origin).

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 1. Infer word meanings from learned roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. C. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting 8. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly with particular attention to frequently used words, contractions, and homophones.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 3. Identify and correctly use antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 3. Identify and correctly use antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. C. Decoding and Word Recognition 1. Distinguish among the spellings of homophones (e.g. cite, site, sight).

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. C. Decoding and Word Recognition 1. Distinguish among the spellings of homophones to determine meaning (e.g. cite, site, sight).

(Language Arts, level 8)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. C. Decoding and Word Recognition 7. Decode unknown words using context clues.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  C. Decoding and Word Recognition  3. Use context to accurately read words with more than one pronunciation.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  E. Reading Strategies (before, during, after reading) 3. Use pictures and context clues to assist with decoding of new words.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 5. Use pictures and context clues to assist with meaning of new words.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 2. Infer specific word meanings in the context of reading passages.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  C. Decoding and Word Recognition  2. Use context clues or knowledge of phonics, syllabication, prefixes, and suffixes to decode new words.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 2. Infer specific word meanings in the context of reading passages.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. C. Decoding and Word Recognition 2. Use context clues or knowledge of phonics, syllabication, prefixes, and suffixes to decode new words.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. C. Decoding and Word Recognition 3. Continue to use structural analysis and context analysis to decode new words.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. C. Decoding and Word Recognition 3. Continue to use structural analysis and context analysis to decode new words.

(Language Arts, level 8)

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.

STANDARD 3.3 (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.  B. Listening Comprehension 2. Answer questions correctly about books read aloud.

(Language Arts, level K)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Fluency 1. Answer questions correctly that are posed about stories read.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. E. Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading)  7. Begin to apply study skills strategies (e.g., survey, question, read, recite, and review—SQ3R) to assist with retention and new learning.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing 2. Ask and answer various types of questions.

 (Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.4  (Listening) All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations. B. Listening Comprehension 5. Respond appropriately to questions about stories read aloud.

(Language Arts, level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 5. Respond to text by using how, why, and what-if questions.

(Language Arts, Level 2)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text  4. Ask how, why, and what-if questions in interpreting nonfiction texts.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 11. Demonstrate higher-order thinking skills through responses to open-ended and essay questions in content areas or as responses to literature.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. H. Inquiry and Research 2. Develop and revise questions for investigations prior to, during, and after reading.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 13. Demonstrate higher-order thinking skills and writing clarity when answering open-ended and essay questions in content areas or as responses to literature.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. H. Inquiry and Research 1. Develop and revise questions for investigations prior to, during, and after reading.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 11. Demonstrate higher-order thinking skills and writing clarity when answering open-ended and essay questions in content areas or as responses to literature.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing2. Demonstrate effective use of a variety of questions, including literal, inferential, and evaluative questions.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.4 (Listening) All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations. B. Listening Comprehension 5. Ask probing questions to elicit information, including evidence to support the speaker’s claims and conclusions.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.4 (Listening) All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations. B. Listening Comprehension 5. Ask probing questions to elicit information, including evidence to support the speaker’s claims and conclusions.

(Language Arts, Level 8)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 2. Use and explain common antonyms and synonyms.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 4. Understand concept of antonyms and synonyms.

(Language Arts, Level 2)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 3. Identify and correctly use antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 3. Identify and correctly use antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 3. Identify and correctly use antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 5. Explain relationships between and among words including connotation/denotation, antonyms/synonyms, and words with multiple meanings.

(Language Arts, level 8)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 2. Use and explain common antonyms and synonyms.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 4. Understand concept of antonyms and synonyms.

(Language Arts, Level 2)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 3. Identify and correctly use antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 3. Identify and correctly use antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 3. Identify and correctly use antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 5. Explain relationships between and among words including connotation/denotation, antonyms/synonyms, and words with multiple meanings.

(Language Arts, level 8)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 2. Demonstrate familiarity with genres of text, including storybooks, expository texts, poetry, and newspapers.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 8. Recognize differences among forms of literature, including poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 11. Identify the structures in poetry.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 2. Study the characteristics of a variety of genres, including expository, narrative, poetry, and reflection.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 13. Identify and understand the author’s use of idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 11. Identify and understand the author’s use of idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.

(Language Arts, level 8)

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.

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  A. Concepts About Print 4. Interpret simple graphs, charts, and diagrams.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. A. Constructing Meaning 5. Use simple graphs and charts to report data.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources.  A. Constructing Meaning  3. Use graphs and charts to report data.

(Language Arts, Level 2)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text  3. Interpret information in graphs, charts, and diagrams.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 12. Use relevant graphics in writing (e.g., maps, charts, illustrations).

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources.  A. Constructing Meaning  1. Interpret information found in pictorial graphs, map keys, and icons on a computer screen.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources.  A. Constructing Meaning 3. Use graphs, charts, and diagrams to report data.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. H. Inquiry and Research 6. Interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, graphs, timelines, or tables to address research questions.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 14. Use relevant graphics in writing (e.g., maps, charts, illustrations, graphs, photographs).

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Oral Presentation 4. Use visuals such as charts or graphs when presenting for clarification

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. A. Constructing Meaning 2. Use graphs, charts, and diagrams to report data.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. H. Inquiry and Research 4. Interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, graphs, timelines, or tables to address research questions.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 12. Use relevant graphics in writing (e.g., maps, charts, illustrations, graphs, photographs).

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Oral Presentation 4. Use visuals such as charts or graphs when presenting for clarification.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. A. Constructing Meaning 2. Use graphs, charts, and diagrams to report data.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. A. Concepts About Print/Text 1. Identify and use common textual features (e.g., paragraphs, topic, sentence, index, glossary, table of contents) and graphic features, (e.g., charts, maps, diagrams) to comprehend information.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

CU20-Music Comprehension
Students view a description of the subject music. They read textbook style expository passages about music and answer comprehension questions.

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.

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 17. Interpret idiomatic expressions.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 18. Interpret idiomatic expressions.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 13. Identify and understand the author’s use of idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 17. Interpret idiomatic expressions.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 4. Expand reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using idioms and words with literal and figurative meanings in their speaking and writing experiences.

(Language Arts, level 8)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 11. Identify and understand the author’s use of idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.

(Language Arts, level 8)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 1. Draw simple conclusions from information gathered from pictures, print, and people.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 5. Make simple inferences.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. H. Inquiry and Research 2. Draw conclusions from information and data gathered.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 3. Make inferences and support them with textual information.

(Language Arts, Level 2)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text  8. Draw conclusions and inferences from texts.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  H. Inquiry and Research 2. Draw conclusions from information and data gathered.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 9. Make inferences using textual information and provide supporting evidence.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. H. Inquiry and Research 5. Draw conclusions from information gathered from multiple sources.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.4  (Listening) All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations. B. Listening Comprehension 3. Ask pertinent questions, take notes, and draw conclusions based on information presented.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 9. Make inferences using textual information and provide supporting evidence.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. H. Inquiry and Research 3. Draw conclusions from information gathered from multiple sources.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.4 (Listening) All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations.  B. Listening Comprehension 3. Ask pertinent questions, take notes, and draw conclusions based on information presented.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 4. Expand reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using idioms and words with literal and figurative meanings in their speaking and writing experiences.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 2. Recognize cause and effect in text.

(Language Arts, Level 2)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 2. Distinguish cause/effect, fact/opinion, and main idea/supporting details in interpreting texts.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 2. Distinguish cause and effect, fact and opinion, main idea, and supporting details in nonfiction texts (e.g., science, social studies).

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 3. Use cause and effect and sequence of events to gain meaning.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 3. Use cause and effect and sequence of events to gain meaning.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 13. Identify and understand the author’s use of idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 12. Choose an appropriate organizing strategy, such as cause/effect, pro and con, or parody to effectively present a topic, point of view, or argument.

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. A. Concepts About Print/Text 1. Identify and use organizational structures to comprehend information. (e.g.,  logical order, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, chronological, sequential, procedural text).

(Language Arts, level 8)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 12. Choose an appropriate organizing strategy such as cause/effect, pro and con, parody, to effectively present a topic, point of view, or argument.

(Language Arts, Level 8)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 13. Recognize figurative language in text (e.g. simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration).

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. A. Constructing Meaning 3. Analyze and respond to visual and print messages (e.g., humor, irony, metaphor) and recognize how words, sounds, and still or moving images are used in each medium to convey the intended messages.

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 11. Identify and understand the author’s use of idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.

(Language Arts, level 8)

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.

 STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text  9. Recognize first-person "I" point of view.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 6. Recognize an author’s point of view.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 7. Write narratives that relate recollections of an event or experience and establish a setting, characters, point of view, and sequence of events.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Discussion (small group and whole class) 1. Use details, examples and reasons to support central ideas or clarify a point of view.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 7. Write narratives, establishing a plot or conflict, setting, characters, point of view, and resolution.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Discussion (small group and whole class) 1. Use details, examples, and reasons to support central ideas or clarify a point of view.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 12. Recognize characterization, setting, plot, theme, and point of view in fiction.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 5. Write narratives, establishing a plot or conflict, setting, characters, point of view, and resolution.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 12. Choose an appropriate organizing strategy, such as cause/effect, pro and con, or parody to effectively present a topic, point of view, or argument.

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. A. Constructing Meaning 1. Analyze aspects of print and electronic texts that support the author's point of view, opinion, or attitude.

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 12. Choose an appropriate organizing strategy such as cause/effect, pro and con, parody, to effectively present a topic, point of view, or argument.

(Language Arts, Level 8)

STANDARD 3.4 (Listening) All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations. B. Listening Comprehension 6. Paraphrase a speaker’s purpose and point of view.

(Language Arts, Level 8)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. A. Constructing Meaning 1. Analyze aspects of print and electronic texts that support the author's point of view, opinion, or attitude.

(Language Arts, Level 8)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. A. Constructing Meaning 3. Analyze and respond to visual and print messages (e.g. humor, irony, metaphor) and recognize how words, sounds, and still or moving images are used in each medium to convey the intended messages.

(Language Arts, Level 8)

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.

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.

 STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 1. Infer word meanings from learned roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 2. Distinguish cause/effect, fact/opinion, and main idea/supporting details in interpreting texts.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 2. Distinguish cause and effect, fact and opinion, main idea, and supporting details in nonfiction texts (e.g., science, social studies).

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  F. Vocabulary and Concept Development 1. Infer word meanings from learned roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 3. Differentiate between fact, opinion, bias, and propaganda in newspapers, periodicals, and electronic texts.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 1. Differentiate between fact/opinion and bias and propaganda in newspapers, periodicals, and electronic texts.

(Language Arts, level 8)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. E. Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading) 2. Think ahead and make simple predictions about text.

(Language Arts, Level K)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 6. Make predictions based on illustrations or portions of stories.

(Language Arts, Level K)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. A. Constructing Meaning 1. Make predictions about visual information (e.g., pictures in books).

(Language Arts, Level K)

STANDARD 3.4  (Listening) All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations. B. Listening Comprehension 1. Listen to make predictions about stories read aloud.

(Language Arts, level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  E. Reading Strategies (before, during, after reading) 1. Set purpose for reading and check to verify or change predictions during/after reading.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  E. Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading) 1. Activate prior knowledge and anticipate what will be read or heard.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  E. Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading) 4. Make revisions to text predictions during and after reading.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. E. Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading) 1. Activate prior knowledge and anticipate what will be read or heard.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. E.  Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading) 4. Make revisions to text predictions during and after reading.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. E.  Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading) 1. Monitor reading for understanding by setting a purpose for reading, making and adjusting predictions, asking essential questions, and relating new learning to background experiences.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. E.  Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading) 1.  Monitor reading for understanding by automatically setting a purpose for reading, making and adjusting predictions, asking essential questions, and relating new learning to background experiences.

(Language Arts, level 8)

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.

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.

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 8. Recognize differences among forms of literature, including poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 11. Identify the structures in poetry.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 15. Identify the structures in drama.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 15. Analyze drama as a source of information, entertainment, persuasion, or transmitter of culture.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 16. Identify and analyze elements of setting, plot, and characterization in plays that are read, written, or performed.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. E. Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading) 3. Select useful visual organizers before, during, and after reading to organize information (e.g., Venn diagrams).

(Language Arts, Level 4)

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.

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. B. Visual and Verbal Messages 1. Begin to sequence a series of pictures or images to tell a story.

(Language Arts, Level K)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 3. Sequence information learned from text into a logical order to retell facts.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 7. Write narratives that relate recollections of an event or experience and establish a setting, characters, point of view, and sequence of events.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 10. Use a variety of strategies to organize writing, including sequence, chronology, and cause/effect.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. B. Visual and Verbal Messages 7. Understand the uses of technology (e.g., the Internet for research).

(Language Arts, Level 5)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 4. Identify, describe, compare, and contrast the elements of plot, setting, and characters.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 9. Use reference materials to revise work, such as a dictionary or internet/software resource.

(Language Arts, Level 3)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 8. Use a variety of reference materials to revise work, such as a dictionary, thesaurus, or internet/software resources.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. C. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting 10. Use a variety of reference materials, such as a dictionary, grammar reference, and internet/software resources to edit written work.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. C. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting 9. Use a variety of reference materials, such as a dictionary, grammar reference, and/or internet/software resources to edit written work.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. C. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting 9. Use a variety of materials, such as a dictionary, grammar reference, and/or internet/software resources to edit written work.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and resources. A. Constructing Meaning 7. Understand the uses of technology (e.g., the Internet for research).

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 3. Generate and narrow topics by considering purpose, audience, and form with a variety of strategies (e.g., graphic organizers, brainstorming, or technology-assisted processes).

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 7. Use a variety of reference materials, such as a dictionary, thesaurus, grammar reference, and/or internet/software resources to edit written work.

(Language Arts, level 7)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Oral Presentation 2. Use visual aids, media, and/or technology to support oral communication.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) 3. Generate and narrow topics by considering purpose, audience, and form with a variety of strategies (e.g., graphic organizers, brainstorming, technology-assisted processes).

(Language Arts, Level 8)

STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication) 7. Use a variety of reference materials, such as a dictionary, thesaurus, grammar reference, and/or internet/software resources to edit written work.

(Language Arts, Level 8)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 10. Use a variety of strategies to organize writing, including sequence, chronology, and cause/effect.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Fluency 2. Read at different speeds using scanning, skimming, or careful reading as appropriate.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

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.

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.

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.

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Fluency 2. Begin to read simple text with fluency.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Fluency 3. Read with fluency both fiction and nonfiction that is grade-level appropriate.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Oral Presentation 2. Participate in choral reading to develop phonemic awareness, oral language, and fluency.

(Language Arts, Level 1)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Oral Presentation 6. Read aloud with fluency.

(Language Arts, Level 4)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.  D. Fluency 4. Read silently for the purpose of increasing speed, accuracy, and reading fluency.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Oral Presentation 8. Read aloud with fluency.

(Language Arts, Level 5)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Fluency 1. Adjust reading speed appropriately for different purposes and audiences.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Fluency 3. Read silently for the purpose of increasing speed, accuracy, and reading fluency.

(Language Arts, Level 6)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Oral Presentation 7. Read aloud with fluency.

(Language Arts, level 6)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Fluency 2. Read increasingly difficult texts silently with comprehension and fluency

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.3  (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. D. Oral Presentation 8. Read aloud with fluency.

(Language Arts, Level 7)

STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. D. Fluency 1. Read grade-level text orally with high accuracy and appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression.</