The student reads to build knowledge and skills, and:
- reads a variety of texts on many subjects, inside and outside school.
- conducts research on issues of personal interest and seeks answers to questions.
- makes connections between new information and personal experiences.
The student reads to understand and solve problems, and:
- discovers new, existing, or different relationships among texts and across disciplines.
- recognizes that many pieces of literature have multiple interpretations.
- organizes information to solve problems.
- uses inductive and deductive reasoning to solve problems and answer questions.
The student reads with understanding and fluency, and:
- frequently reads lengthy and complex texts.
- uses context clues, re-reads, cross-checks, discusses with others, and uses advanced reading techniques such as scanning.
- organizes information to digest and remember it.
- converts or manipulates information to fit other learning situations.
- draws conclusions from evidence in text.
- identifies and analyzes new terminology.
- discusses and writes in depth about his or her reading experiences.
The student analyzes what has been read, judges the merit of the information, and:
- describes how organization and structure contribute to the meaning of a text.
- recognizes inconsistencies and examples of bias.
- identifies details that support an argument.
- evaluates texts for purpose, structure, content, detail, and effect.
- recognizes themes and literary devices and their effectiveness in delivering the author's message.
The student can access, interpret, and convey information, and:
- uses reference materials, both print and electronic, to gather information.
- uses computers and other tools for creating visual displays of information.
- synthesizes information from a variety of sources to create a new and different product for a specific purpose.
The student demonstrates aesthetic appreciation of reading materials, and:
- comments on the language, including rhythm and word choice.
- explains why he or she likes characters, plots, themes, or particular writing styles.
- critically evaluates texts in regard to their plot, themes, characterization, and the effect of the setting on the story line.
- analyzes the arguments presented by an author, using quotations from the text to support his or her point.
- discusses universal, recurring themes in literature and other art forms.
- extends the reading experience through such activities as dramatic readings, creative writing, and art.
The student writes well-developed, coherent texts, and:
- applies a knowledge of the structure of the English language, correct grammar, and conventional spelling to aid the reader and clarify meaning.
- writes for a variety of purposes and audiences to convey a message, debate an issue, persuade, or entertain a reader.
- engages the reader and creates an organizational structure that is appropriate for a particular audience.
- uses sophisticated, descriptive language and complex sentence structure.
- uses literary techniques such as foreshadowing, symbolism, dialogue, and alliteration to create rich, complex pieces of writing.
- integrates information from a variety of sources; when appropriate, uses graphics and visuals to increase the power of his or her writing.
- develops his or her own style or voice.
- uses editorial skills and collaborates with others to refine writing.
- uses writing as a tool for learning, communication, and self-expression.
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