Reading Skills - Foundations Communication 3

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Reading Strategies

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

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