Reading Literature
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Who, what, when, where, why
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Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse culturesl
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Describe how characters in a story respond to major events
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Describe how words and phrases supply rhythm and meaning
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Describe structure of a story
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Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters
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Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story
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Read and comprehend literature of appropriate complexity
Reading Informational Text
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Identify the main topic and retell key details
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Describe the connection between a series of events or concepts
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Determine the meaning of words and phrases
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Locate key facts or information efficiently
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Identify the main purpose of a text
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Explain how specific images contribute to and clarify a text
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Describe how reasons support specific points
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Compare and contrast most important points presented by two texts on the same topic
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Read and comprehend texts appropriate for grades 2-3
Foundational Skills
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Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
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Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
Writing
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Write opinion pieces with support statements
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Write informative/explanatory piece with support statements
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Write narratives including details
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Use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing
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Focus on a topic and strengthen writing by revising and editing
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Produce writing with development and organization
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Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question
Speaking and Listening
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Participate in group conversations
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Recount key details in a text read aloud
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Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify
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Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts, details
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Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories
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Produce complete sentences
Language Standards
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Demonstrate command of English grammar and usage
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Demonstrate command English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
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Clarify unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
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Demonstrate understanding of figurative language
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Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, including descriptions
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Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening
