Reading Curriculum

Central Ideas and Details | Citing relevant and thorough textual evidence to support ideas, evaluate the development of themes or central ideas in grade-level informational text.

Author’s Craft | Citing relevant and thorough evidence to support ideas, evaluate the development and interaction of individuals, ideas, and events in grade-level informational text.

Knowledge and Ideas | Citing relevant and thorough textual evidence to support ideas, evaluate how an author’s perspective or use of point of view shapes the style and meaning of grade-level informational text.

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity | Read and comprehend complex, grade-level informational text independently and proficiently. 

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use | Build and use a range of conversational, academic, and discipline-specific grade-level vocabulary and apply to reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Vocabulary Context and Connotation | Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. 

Production of Writing | Use a recursive writing process to produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to the discipline, audience, and/or context.

Modes of Writing | Write in a variety of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences across disciplines.

Comprehension and Collaboration | Communicate effectively and appropriately in collaborative activities for a variety of tasks, purposes, and audiences to express ideas, share knowledge, and generate new understandings.

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas | Present information, findings, and supporting evidence in which the organization, development, and style are appropriate to the discipline, audience, and/or context.