READING
Text used: Treasures by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill 2009
Novels: The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B.White
A Cricket in Time Square by George Selden
Word Analysis,
Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary
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Recognize basic
features of reading
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Recognize letter
patterns and translate them into spoken language using phonics, syllabication,
and word parts
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Read narrative
and expository text aloud with grade appropriate fluency and accuracy
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Apply knowledge
of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms, and idioms to determine the
meaning of words and phrases
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Use knowledge of
root words to determine the meaning of unknown words within a passage.
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Read fluently and
accurately
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Use vocabulary
strategies for context clues, unfamiliar words and figurative language
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Relate words and
concepts (denotation and connotation)
Reading Comprehension
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Use Pre-reading
strategies (preview, activate prior knowledge and set purposes
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Use comprehension
monitoring strategies (ask questions, paraphrase, visualize, adjust reading
rate, use decoding and vocabulary strategies)
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Use comprehension
strategies (make inferences, confirm or revise predictions, analyze story
elements) (character, plot, setting, narrative or characters point of view,
tone, mood, theme, style)
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Recognize
literary genres (narrative, expository, fiction, nonfiction)
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Use Comprehension
strategies to Organize information ( main idea, supporting details, cause and
effect, problem and solution, sequence of events, steps in a process, compare
and contrast and use illustrations
Photos,
headings, subheadings, maps, captions, and diagrams.
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Use comprehension
strategies to Evaluate ideas( distinguish between important and unimportant
information, make judgments and decisions, distinguish between fantasy and
reality, evaluate fact and opinion, evaluate fact and nonfact)
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Use Comprehension
Strategies to Synthesize Ideas
(Summarize,
make, confirm or revise predictions, draw conclusions, form generalizations)
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Use Comprehension
Strategies to Evaluate Authors purpose
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Use Comprehension
Strategies to Generate and Apply Ideas
(reflect and respond
to literature and extend meaning)
Literary Response and
Analysis
·
Compare and
contrast plots, settings, and characters by different authors
·
Change endings to
stories
Integrating Technology
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Use technology
that enhances literacy development
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To use web-based
programs, where appropriate