Language Arts EL.RF.: Fluency I can read an above grade level passage fluently. I read smoothly with good expression, enthusiasm, phrasing, and volume at a conversational pace. My WPM score will be 0 or above with a rating of 5 or higher on the Rasinski fluency scale. I can read a grade level passage fluently. I read smoothly with good expression, enthusiasm, phrasing, and volume at a conversational pace. My WPM score will be 00-0 with a rating of 5 or higher on the Rasinski fluency scale. I can begin to use voice to make the text sound like natural language. My focus remains largely on pronouncing individual words instead reading smoothly. My reading is choppy. My words don t always sound right (improper stress and intonation). My reading may have pauses and hesitations in the wrong places. My WPM score will be 87-99 with a rating of - on the Rasinski fluency scale.
Language Arts EL.RL..: Identify Answers in a Literary Text I can create a -question quiz to go with something I have read. I can answer right there questions using text evidence to support my answer. I can use the text to answer multiple choice questions about what I read.
Language Arts EL.RN..: Identify Answers in an Informational Text I can create a -question quiz to go with something I have read. I can answer a question and support my answer with two or more details from the text. I can answer who, what, where, when, why, and how questions about the text.
Language Arts EL.RN..: Main Idea & Details I can write my own informational paragraph using a main idea and details. I can state the main idea and - supporting details of a third grade informational text. I can select the main idea and supporting details when given choices.
Language Arts EL 5.RN..: Text Features I can create a project that shows I understand how text features can help a reader. I can use text features to locate information and answer questions about a text. Text features: chart, diagram, footnote, graph, hyperlink, label, map, sidebar, subheading, textbook I can identify text features in an informational text.
Language Arts EL 6.RL..: Character Traits I can explain how a character s traits change during a story. I can explain how a story would change if a character showed different traits. I can identify the traits of a character in a story and support my answer with evidence from the text. I can describe the difference between a trait and a feeling. I can identify the traits of a character when given choices.
Language Arts EL 7.RF..6: Prefixes & Suffixes I can create words using prefixes and suffixes and use them in sentences. I can use prefixes and suffixes to tell the meanings of words and to make new words. Prefixes: pre-, un-, non-, re-, dis-, in-, im-, il-, ir- Suffixes: -less, -ful, -able, -ness, -tion, -sion I can identify prefixes and suffixes and match them to their meaning.
Language Arts EL 8.RV..: Context Clues I can use an unknown word and create a story based around that word. I can determine and explain the meaning of unknown words using the context clues in the text. I can use synonym, antonym, definition, word part, and example clues in the text. I can recognize the meaning of an unknown word from a list of choices using the context clues in the text.
Language Arts EL 9.RL..: Theme I can write a story that shows a given theme. I can find the theme in a variety of genres. I can identify the theme of a story and support my answer with two or more details from the text. I can select the theme of a story when given choices.
Language Arts EL 0.RL..: Compare & Contrast Plot I can compare story elements and make connections (text-to-text, text-to-world, text-to-self). I can compare and contrast the elements of stories, including the characters, setting, problem, solution, and theme. I can identify the characters, setting, problem, solution, and theme of a story using a graphic organizer.
Language Arts EL.W.: Persuasive Writing I can write a persuasive composition that meets the expectations on the writing rubric. I can write a persuasive composition that meets the expectations on the writing rubric. I can write a persuasive composition that meets the expectations on the writing rubric. I can complete a graphic organizer to plan a persuasive composition.
Language Arts EL.W.: Writing in Response to Reading I can write answers that also include personal connections. I can write multiple paragraphs on topic. I can write in response to literature and informational texts. My response completely answers the question and includes or more details to support my answer. I can write in complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation. I can respond to reading when given a graphic organizer.