Communication+Arts

 =__**Communication Arts GLE**__  =

= = =Reading = 1. Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process ** c. Develop and apply decoding strategies to “problem-solve” unknown words when reading grade level instructional text d. Read grade-level instructional text with fluency, accuracy and expression e. Develop [|vocabulary] through text, using f. Develop and apply pre-reading strategies to aid comprehension g. During reading, develop and utilize strategies to h. Apply post-reading skills to identify the main idea and supporting details i. Identify connections between  a. Locate and apply specific information in title, pictures and table of contents b. Identify author’s use of rhythm, rhyme and [|alliteration] in poetry and prose, with assistance c. Use details from text to  a. Locate and interpret information in illustrations, title, headings, captions, diagrams, charts and graphs b. Identify and explain author’s use of rhythm, rhyme and alliteration in nonfiction text c. Use details from text to d. Read and follow simple directions to perform a task
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 * base words
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">classroom resources
 * c<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">ontext clues
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">access prior knowledge
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">preview
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">predict and confirm or reject
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">set a purpose for reading
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">self-question and correct
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">infer
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">predict and check using cueing systems
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">meaning
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">structure
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">visual
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">question to clarify
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">reflect
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">analyze
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">draw conclusions
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">summarize
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">paraphrase
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">text ideas — similarities and differences in information and relationships in various fiction and non-fiction works, with assistance
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">text ideas and own experiences
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">text ideas and the world, with assistance
 * 2. Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times**
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">make basic inferences about setting, characters and problem
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">predict solution
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">identify events in logical sequence
 * 3. Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals) from a variety of cultures and times**
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">ask questions to clarify understanding
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">identify main ideas and provide support
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">retell sequence of events
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">make basic inferences about problems and solutions

=<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: large;"> Writing = <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">a. Follow a writing process to <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">a. Create legible [|compositions] with correct spacing between letters in a word and words in a sentence b. Use conventions of capitalization in written text <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">c. In composing text, use <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">d. Use parts of speech correctly in written text <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">e. In writing, use <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">f. In composing text, identify and write sentences: <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">a. Write narrative text that <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">b. Identify important information in text c. Write expository text, with assistance, with <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">e. Write simple friendly letters, messages, and directions for making or doing something, considering a given audience
 * 1. Apply a [|writing process] ** **in composing text**
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">utilize a simple graphic organizer in prewriting
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">generate a draft
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">reread and revise work (with/without assistance)
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">edit and proofread for capitalization and ending punctuation publish writing with assistance
 * 2. Compose well-developed text using standard English conventions**
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">days of week
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">names of towns, cities, states
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">correct ending punctuation in declarative and interrogative sentences
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">comma in dates
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">descriptive words (adjectives)
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">substitute pronouns for nouns
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">correct spelling of words with simple spelling patterns and high-frequency words
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">transitional spelling
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">classroom resources to verify correct spelling
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">declarative
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">interrogative
 * 3. Write effectively in various forms and types of writing**
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">records a series of events in chronological order contains story elements
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">a main idea
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">supporting details

=<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: large;"> Listening and Speaking = 1. Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies ** <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">a. Listen <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">b. Demonstrate listening behaviors (e.g., prepares to listen, listens without interruptions, maintains eye contact) 2. Develop and apply effective speaking skills and strategies for various audiences and purposes ** <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">a. Speak at an appropriate volume and maintain a clear focus when sharing ideas b. Give clear oral directions to complete a simple task
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 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">for enjoyment
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">for information
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">to solve problems
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">for directions to complete a simple task
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=<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: large;"> Information Literacy= <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">a. Formulate keywords and questions, with assistance, to locate resources on topics of interest b. Locate information on keywords and questions in provided resources, with assistance d. Give credit, through discussion, for others’ ideas, images and information 2. Develop and apply effective skills and strategies to analyze and evaluate oral and visual media ** <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: small;">a. Identify, with assistance, intended messages conveyed through oral and visual media
 * 1. Develop and apply effective [|research] process skills to gather, analyze and evaluate information**
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