Literacy Essential Outcomes

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1.  Students are able to demonstrate the ability to identify, blend, segment, and manipulate syllables in multisyllabic words, as well as sounds in 5 phoneme words.

·       I can identify syllables in multisyllabic words, as well as sounds in 5 phoneme words.  (2.1.1.1)

·       I can manipulate syllables in multisyllabic words, as well as sounds in 5 phoneme words.  (2.1.1.1)

·       I can segment syllables in multisyllabic words, as well as sounds in 5 phoneme words.  (2.1.1.1)

·       I can blend syllables in multisyllabic words, as well as sounds in 5 phoneme words. (2.1.1.1)

2. Students are able to demonstrate knowledge and application of phonics skills that include a variety of vowel types in single and multisyllabic words.

·       I can read new words with long and irregular vowel sounds.  (2.1.1.2)

·       I can read new words with r-controlled vowels.  (2.1.1.2)

·       I can read new words with dipthongs.  (2.1.1.2)

·       I can read new words with consonant variations, including hard and soft c/g (2.1.1.2)

·       I can read new words with inflected endings. (2.1.1.2)

3. Students have the ability to read fluently, accurately, and with expression using a grade level text.

·       I can read high frequency words. (2.1.1.2)

·       I can accurately read at a target rate. (2.1.1.3)

·       I can read with expression. (2.1.1.3)

4. Students are able to use a variety of strategies to read and comprehend grade level text.

·       I can use multiple strategies to read and understand text.  (2.1.2.1)

·       I can recognize the definition of multi-meaning words. (2.1.8.1)

·       I can determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary using a variety of strategies. (2.1.8.2)

 5. Students are able to use comprehension strategies to understand fictional text.

·       I can retell important events by identifying the who, what, where, when, why, and how.  (2.1.4.1)

·       I can tell the main idea or theme of a short story.  (2.1.4.2)

·       I can tell the main character, setting, problem, and solution of a story. (2.1.4.3)

·       I can describe the connection between a series of events including cause and effect and character change. (2.1.4.4)

6. Students are able to use comprehension strategies to understand nonfiction text. 

·       I can list facts I learn about a topic. (2.1.4.1)

·       I can tell the main purpose of a specific topic. (2.1.4.2)

·       I can identify, use, and explain text features in a non-fiction text.  (2.1.5.2, 2.1.5.3, 2.1.6.2)

7. Students are able to demonstrate knowledge and application of spelling skills when writing one and two syllable words.

·       I can spell high frequency words. (2.2.1.1)

·       I can spell words using the rules I have learned. (2.2.1.2)

·       I can spell words with a variety of vowel patterns when writing. (2.2.1.2)

·       I can spell words with a variety of consonant patterns when writing. (2.2.1.2)

·       I can spell words with a variety of syllable types when writing. (2.2.1.2)

·       I can spell words with inflectional suffixes when writing. (2.2.1.2)

8. Students are able to demonstrate the ability to write in clear, complete sentences while using correct punctuation, capitalization, and word usage.

·       I can write complete sentences using a variety of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. (2.2.1.3)

·       I can use correct capitalization when writing sentences and proper nouns. (2.2.1.1)

·       I can use the correct ending punctuation when writing sentences. (2.2.1.1)

·       I can correctly apply grammatical concepts including the use of nouns and verbs.  (2.2.1.3)

9. Students are able to use the writing process to create written work with multiple paragraphs in a variety of formats and purposes.

·       I can write narrative text with detail. (2.2.2.2)

·       I can write creative stories that include characters, setting, conflict, and resolution. (2.2.6.1)

·       I can write an opinion essay with an opinion statement and supporting reasons. (2.2.4.1)

·       I can write informational text with supporting facts. (2.2.5.1)

·       I can research topics using a variety of sources. (2.2.7.2, 2.1.9.1)

·       I can follow the steps of the writing process. (2.2.3.1)

10. Students are able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with others in a variety of settings.

·       I can express my ideas and experiences effectively to others. (2.3.1.1)

·       I can exchange ideas as a speaker and listener in discussions and collaborative work. (2.3.1.1)

·       I can participate as a speaker and listener to contribute to comments and ideas of others. (2.3.1.1)