Benchmarks (K - 3)
A.
Establish a purpose for reading and use a range of reading comprehension strategies to understand literary passages and text.
Benchmarks (4 - 7)
A.
Determine a purpose for reading and use a range of reading comprehension strategies to better understand text.
Benchmarks (8 - 10)
A.
Apply reading comprehension strategies to understand grade-appropriate text.
Benchmarks (11 - 12)
A.
Apply reading comprehension strategies to understand grade-appropriate texts.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade Kindergarten)
10.
Identify favorite books and stories and participate in shared oral reading.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 1)
2.
Establish a purpose for reading (e.g., to be informed, to follow directions or to be entertained).
9.
Monitor comprehension of independently- or group-read texts by asking and answering questions.
10.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
11.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 2)
1.
Establish a purpose for reading (e.g., to be informed, to follow directions or to be entertained).
7.
Monitor comprehension by recognizing when text does not make sense and look back or read on to reinforce comprehension.
9.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
10.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 3)
1.
Establish a purpose for reading (e.g., to be informed, to follow directions or to be entertained).
8.
Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or by skimming, scanning, reading on or looking back.
9.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
10.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 4)
1.
Establish and adjust purposes for reading, including to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy and to solve problems.
8.
Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or by skimming, scanning, reading on or looking back.
10.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
11.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 5)
1.
Establish and adjust purposes for reading, including to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy and to solve problems.
8.
Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or by skimming, scanning, reading on, looking back or summarizing what has been read so far in text.
10.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres, or recommendations from others).
11.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
1.
Establish and adjust purposes for reading, including to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy and to solve problems.
7.
Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or by skimming, scanning, reading on, looking back, note taking or summarizing what has been read so far in text.
9.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
10.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
1.
Establish and adjust purposes for reading, including to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy and to solve problems.
7.
Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or by skimming, scanning, reading on, looking back, note taking or summarizing what has been read so far in text.
8.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
9.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
3.
Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or by skimming, scanning, reading on, looking back, note taking or summarizing what has been read so far in text.
4.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
5.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 9)
3.
Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or by skimming, scanning, reading on, looking back, note taking or summarizing what has been read so far in text.
4.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
5.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 10)
3.
Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or by skimming, scanning, reading on, looking back, note taking or summarizing what has been read so far in text.
4.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
5.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 11)
3.
Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or by skimming, scanning, reading on, looking back, note taking or summarizing what has been read so far in text.
4.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
5.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 12)
3.
Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or by skimming, scanning, reading on, looking back, note taking or summarizing what has been read so far in text.
4.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
5.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).