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1.01 Expand and refine vocabulary through knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, roots, derivatives, and etymologies (word origins) to assist comprehension.

1.02 Select key vocabulary critical to the text and apply appropriate meanings as necessary for comprehension.

1.03 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through:

• wide reading.
• word study.
• word reference materials.
• content area study.
• writing process elements.
• writing as a tool.
• debate.
• discussions.
• seminars.
• examining the author’s craft.

1.04 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, on-line reference tools) to identify and comprehend unknown words.

2.01 Use metacognitive strategies independently and flexibly to monitor comprehension and extend vocabulary (e.g., skim, scan, reread the text, consult other sources, ask for help, summarize, paraphrase, question).

2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:

• making predictions.
• formulating questions.
• supporting answers from textual information, previous experience, and/or other sources.
• drawing on personal, literary, and cultural understandings.
• seeking additional information.

2.04 Identify elements of fiction and nonfiction and support by referencing the text to determine the:

• plot development.
• author’s choice of words.
• effectiveness of figurative language (e.g., personification, flashback).

2.05 Evaluate inferences, conclusions, and generalizations and provide evidence by referencing the text(s)

2.09 Listen actively and critically by:

• asking questions.
• delving deeper into the topic.
• elaborating on the information and ideas presented.
• evaluating information and ideas.
• making inferences and drawing conclusions.
• making judgments.

4.02 Use oral and written language to:

• formulate hypotheses.
• evaluate information and ideas.
• present and support arguments.
• influence the thinking of others.

5.04 Determine the impact of word choice on written and spoken language.

Social Studies 2003-2004 Curriculum

2.08 Describe the different types of families and compare and contrast the role the family plays in the societal structures of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America

6.02 Relate how certain technological discoveries have changed the course of history and reflect on the broader social and environmental changes that can occur from the discovery of such technologies

Informational Skills 1999 Curriculum

1.01 Participate in read-aloud, storytelling, booktalking, silent and voluntary reading experiences.

3.01 Describe personal cultural heritage and environment

3.02 Collect and compare information about diverse cultures, environments, and peoples.

3.04 Relate cultural similarities and differences to personal heritage and environments.

3.05 Describe how information and ideas are influenced by prior knowledge, personal experience, and social, cultural, political, economic and historical events.

5.01 Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats (e.g., print, multimedia).

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