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Developing |
Approaching
Level |
At
Level |
Above
Level |
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Reading Strategies |
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reading speed is slow |
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does not use decoding skills |
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uses some strategies to decode unfamiliar words |
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uses picture clues to gather information about text |
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able to use a variety of strategies to decode unfamiliar words most of the time |
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skims and scans for information |
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uses more detailed elements of grammar and spelling to understand sentences |
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decodes new vocabulary independently |
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| Forms
and Conventions |
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basic awareness of familiar forms of writing |
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reads simple information in simple wording |
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able to read one page of short paragraphs |
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uses text with everyday content and familiar wording |
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uses various conventions, ie. charts, maps, to locate information |
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demonstrates knowledge of various forms of writing |
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reads more complex text |
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uses various conventions of text to locate and interpret information |
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uses a variety of conventions of formal texts (index, graphs,
footnotes) to locate information for a variety of purposes |
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reads variety of material independently |
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understands complex subject matter and text with unfamiliar words |
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| Comprehension |
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identifies topic and sometimes able to tell purpose of the writing |
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main ideas and supporting ideas sometimes confused |
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identifies topic and purpose correctly most of the time |
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identifies main idea and supporting ideas from simple text |
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identifies the topic and purpose of the writing |
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identifies main idea and supporting ideas consistently from a variety of texts |
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identifies main idea and purpose in writing |
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able to follow complex written instructions consistently |
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| Interpretation |
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expresses thoughts and feelings about stories |
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makes predictions |
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distinguishes
between fact and opinion |
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able to
make simple inferences |
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make judgements using evidence from text |
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develops own opinions after reading text |
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makes complex inferences |
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distinguishes between logical and illogical arguments |
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develops own points of view by examining other's ideas |
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