Benchmarks (4 - 7)
A.
Determine a purpose for reading and use a range of reading comprehension strategies to better understand text.
B.
Apply effective reading comprehension strategies, including summarizing and making predictions, and comparisons using information in text, between text and across subject areas.
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.
6.
Select, create and use graphic organizers to interpret textual information.
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.
6.
Select, create and use graphic organizers to interpret textual information.
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.
5.
Select, create and use graphic organizers to interpret textual information.
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.
5.
Select, create and use graphic organizers to interpret textual information.
Benchmarks (4 - 7)
C.
Explain how main ideas connect to each other in a variety of sources.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 4)
3.
Locate important details about a topic, using different sources of information, including books, magazines, newspapers and online resources.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 5)
3.
Compare important details about a topic, using different sources of information, including books, magazines, newspapers and online resources.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
3.
Compare and contrast important details about a topic, using different sources of information including books, magazines, newspapers and online resources.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
3.
Compare and contrast different sources of information, including books, magazines, newspapers and online resources, to draw conclusions about a topic.
Benchmarks (3 - 4)
A.
Identify a topic of study, construct questions and determine appropriate sources for gathering information.
B.
Select and summarize important information and sort key findings into categories about a topic.
D.
Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Benchmarks (5 - 7)
B.
Locate and summarize important information from multiple sources.
C.
Organize information in a systematic way.
E.
Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 4)
1.
Identify a topic and questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.
2.
Locate sources and collect relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
3.
Identify important information found in the sources and summarize important findings.
4.
Create categories to sort and organize relevant information charts, tables or graphic organizers.
6.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information gathered.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 5)
1.
Generate a topic, assigned or personal interest, and open-ended questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.
2.
Locate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
3.
Identify important information found in sources and paraphrase the findings in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables or graphic organizers).
4.
Compare and contrast important findings and select sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
6.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information gathered.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
1.
Generate a topic, assigned or personal interest, and open-ended questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.
2.
Identify appropriate sources, and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
4.
Identify important information found in sources and paraphrase the findings in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables and graphic organizers).
5.
Compare and contrast important findings and select sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
8.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position with organized and relevant evidence about the topic or research question.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
1.
Generate a topic, assigned or personal interest, and open-ended questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.
2.
Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
4.
Select an appropriate structure for organizing information in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables and graphic organizers).
5.
Analyze and organize important information, and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
8.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position with organized and relevant evidence about the topic or research question.
Benchmarks (3 - 4)
A.
Demonstrate active listening strategies by asking clarifying questions and responding to questions with appropriate elaboration.
B.
Respond to presentations and media messages by stating the purpose and summarizing main ideas.
C.
Use clear and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas and to establish tone appropriate to the topic, audience and purpose.
E.
Organize presentations to provide a beginning, middle and ending and include concrete details.
F.
Clarify information in presentations through the use of important details from a variety of sources, effective organization and a clear focus.
Benchmarks (5 - 7)
A.
Use effective listening strategies, summarize major ideas and draw logical inferences from presentations and visual media.
C.
Vary language choice and use effective presentation techniques, including voice modulation and enunciation.
E.
Present ideas in a logical sequence and use effective introductions and conclusions that guide and inform a listener's understanding of key ideas.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 4)
2.
Recall the main idea, including relevant supporting details, and identify the purpose of presentations and visual media.
5.
Select language appropriate to purpose and audience.
6.
Use clear diction and tone, and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas.
7.
Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the audience.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. present events or ideas in a logical sequence and maintain a clear focus;
b. demonstrate an understanding of the topic;
c. include relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes to clarify and explain information;
d. organize information to include a clear introduction, body and conclusion;
e. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
f. draw from several sources and identify sources used.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 5)
1.
Demonstrate active listening strategies (e.g., asking focused questions, responding to cues, making visual contact).
2.
Interpret the main idea and draw conclusions from oral presentations and visual media.
6.
Use clear diction, pitch, tempo and tone, and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas.
7.
Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the situation, setting and audience.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the main idea with relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. organize information, including a clear introduction, body and conclusion and follow common organizational structures when appropriate (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
e. draw from several sources and identify sources used.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
1.
Demonstrate active listening strategies (e.g., asking focused questions, responding to cues, making visual contact).
2.
Summarize the main idea and draw conclusions from presentations and visual media.
6.
Use clear diction and tone, and adjust volume, phrasing and tempo to stress important ideas.
7.
Adjust speaking content and style according to the needs of the situation, setting and audience.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the controlling idea or thesis with relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. include an effective introduction and conclusion and use a consistent organizational structure (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
e. draw from multiple sources and identify sources used.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
1.
Demonstrate active listening strategies (e.g., asking focused questions, responding to cues, making visual contact).
2.
Draw logical inferences from presentations and visual media.
6.
Adjust volume, phrasing, enunciation, voice modulation and inflection to stress important ideas and impact audience response.
7.
Vary language choices as appropriate to the context of the speech.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the controlling idea or thesis with well-chosen and relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. include an effective introduction and conclusion and use a consistent organizational structure (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
e. draw from multiple sources and identify sources used.