10th Grade Reading Expectations
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1. The student understands and uses different skills and strategies to read.

1.1 Uses word skills to read

• 1.1.1 I can use language structure to understand reading materials.
• 1.1.2 I can integrate appropriate reading strategies to adapt reading to different types of text.
• 1.1.3 I can readily use and expand a variety of strategies to comprehend words and ideas in complex texts.

1.2 Builds vocabulary

• 1.2.1 I can examine and increase vocabularies relevant to different contexts, cultures, and communities.

1.3 Reads fluently

• 1.3.1 I can read fluently, focusing on text details to maintain meaning.
• 1.3.2 I can read at different speeds, using scanning and/or careful reading as appropriate.

1.4 Understands elements of literature –fiction

• 1.4.1 I can identify literary devices (exaggeration, irony, humor, dialogue, devices that develop characterization, tension, mood, allegory, hyperbole, and tone).
• 1.4.2 I can understand sentence structure, paragraphs, and chapters.
• 1.4.3 I can analyze literary elements (plot, characters, theme, setting, point of view, conflict, and resolution).

1.5 Uses features of nonfiction text and software

• 1.5.1 I can read, analyze, and use informational materials to demonstrate understanding and expertise; I can analyze the validity of electronic information.
• 1.5.2 I can use complex organizational features of printed text (titles, headings, tables of contents, indexes, glossaries, prefaces, appendices, captions, citations, endnotes, etc.).
• 1.5.3 I can use features of electronic information (electronic bulletin boards and databases, e-mail, etc.).

2.1 Comprehends important ideas and details

• 2.1.1 I can demonstrate comprehension of varied texts especially technical materials, complex narratives, and exposition.
• 2.1.2 I can summarize the main idea and supporting facts and details with evidence from reading.
• 2.1.3 I can use prior knowledge of issues, characters, events, and information to analyze texts and extend understanding.
• 2.1.4 I can synthesize ideas from selections to make predictions and inferences about various texts.

2.2 Expands comprehension

• 2.2.1 I can critically compare, contrast, and connect ideas within and among a broad range of texts.
• 2.2.2 I can use logical sequence to accurately retell stories; I can order and/or sequence parts of text.
• 2.2.3 I can expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information.

2.3 Thinks critically

• 2.3.1 I can draw conclusions based on the validity and accuracy of what is read.
• 2.3.2 I can explain how an author uses language to influence different audiences.
• 2.3.3 I can analyze and evaluate authors’ effectiveness for different audiences.
• 2.3.4 I can detect bias, stereotype, over generalization, association, and other devices used by the author to influence an audience.
• 2.3.5 I can apply information gained from reading to give a response and express insight.
• 2.3.6 I can analyze, interpret, and evaluate ideas and concepts within, among, and beyond multiple texts.
• 2.3.7 I can analyze, interpret, and evaluate reasoning and ideas related to multiple texts.

3. The student reads different material for a variety of purposes.

3.1 Reads to learn new information

• 3.1.1 I can organize information from resource materials and communicates my findings effectively.
• 3.1.2 I can locate, analyze, and interpret material to investigate a questions, topic, or issue (encyclopedia and other reference materials, pamphlets, book excepts, newspaper and magazine articles, letters to an editor, etc.).

3.2 Reads to perform a task

• 3.2.1 I can understand and follow complex information to perform tasks.

3.3 Reads for literary experience

• 3.3.1 I can read, respond to, and evaluate a variety of traditional and contemporary literature (poetry, essays, short stories, novels, biographies, nonfiction narratives, and plays).
• 3.3.2 I can read critically to analyze, compare, and contrast works of various authors and to understand multiple perspectives and issues of myself, others, and world issues.
• 3.3.3 I can analyze recurring themes in literature such as human interaction, identity, conflict and struggle, and social and economic change.

3.4 Reads for career applications

• 3.4.1 I can identify particular reading skills required for occupational/career areas of interest.
• 3.4.2 I can use appropriate reading strategies for interpreting technical and non-technical documents from different career settings.

4.1 Assesses strengths and need for improvement

• 4.1.1 I can assess my strengths and need for improvement using identified standards.

4.2 Seeks and offers feedback

• 4.2.1 I can apply academic and technical standards to evaluate and improve reading for myself and others.

4.3 Develops interests and shares reading experiences

• 4.3.1 I can share knowledge gained through reading with others.