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7th Grade Reading Expectations

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 uses language structure to understand reading materials including sentence structure, prefixes, suffixes, word origins, word roots, contractions, and simple abbreviations
• 1.1.2 integrates appropriate reading strategies to adapt reading to different types of text

1.2 Builds vocabulary

• 1.2.1 increases general and specialized vocabulary base through reading and specific fields of academic study

1.3 Reads fluently

• 1.3.1 reads fluently, adjusting reading pace to the form, style, purpose, and difficulty of material

1.4 Understands elements of literature –fiction

• 1.4.1 identifies literary devices (figurative language, exaggeration, irony, humor, and dialogue)
• 1.4.2 understands sentence structure, paragraphs, and chapters
• 1.4.3 analyzes literary elements (plot, characters, setting, theme, point of view, conflict, and resolution)

1.5 Uses features of nonfiction text and software

• 1.5.1 locates specific information to pursue an interest or complete a project; analyzes the validity of electronic information
• 1.5.2 uses organizational features of printed text (titles, headings, table of contents, indexes, glossaries, prefaces, appendices, captions, etc.)
• 1.5.3 uses organizational features of electronic information (microfiche headings and numberings, cd-rom, Internet, etc.)

2. The student understands the meaning of what is read.

2.1 Comprehends important ideas and details

• 2.1.1 demonstrates comprehension of complex texts including fiction, nonfiction, information, and task-oriented texts
• 2.1.2 readily identifies and comprehends the main idea and supporting facts and details; summarizes ideas in own words
• 2.1.3 links characters, events, and information to prior knowledge, previous experience, and current issues to increase understanding
• 2.1.4 makes, confirms, or revises predictions and inferences based on the text

2.2 Expands comprehension

• 2.2.1 compares, contrasts, and makes connections within and among several texts
• 2.2.2 uses logical sequence to accurately retell stories; orders and/or sequences parts of text
• 2.2.3 begins to expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information and ideas

2.3 Thinks critically

• 2.3.1 evaluates the validity of what is read
• 2.3.2 recognizes that authors make language choices to influence an audience
• 2.3.3 evaluates an author's effectiveness for a chosen audience
• 2.3.4 recognizes the author’s point of view, tone, and use of persuasive devices
• 2.3.5 applies information gained from reading to give a response and express insight
• 2.3.6 makes generalizations beyond the text
• 2.3.7 evaluates reasoning and ideas related to a text

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

3.1 Reads to learn new information

• 3.1.1 evaluates the appropriateness of resources for a specific task
• 3.1.2 understands and uses materials to investigate a topic (reference materials, encyclopedias, manuals, public documents, newspaper and magazine articles, trade publications, etc.)

3.2 Reads to perform a task

• 3.2.1 reads and understands information to perform a specific task (schedules, maps, recipes, instructions, newspaper want ads, consumer reports, travel books, first aid manuals, catalogs, yellow pages, etc.)

3.3 Reads for literary experience

• 3.3.1 reads, responds to, and evaluates a variety of traditional and contemporary literature (poetry, essays, short stories, novels, biographies, nonfiction narratives, and plays)
• 3.3.2 reads, discusses, and uses literature to understand a variety of perspectives of self, others, and world issues
• 3.3.3 identifies recurring themes in literature such as identity, conflict and struggle, and social and economic change

3.4 Reads for career applications

• 3.4.1 identifies particular documents one might be required to read for occupational/career areas of interest

4. The student sets goals and evaluates progress to improve reading.

4.1 Assesses strengths and need for improvement

• 4.1.1 sets reading goals and evaluates progress using identified standards

4.2 Seeks and offers feedback

• 4.2.1 seeks and offers feedback to improve reading using shared standards

4.3 Develops interests and shares reading experiences

• 4.3.1 develops interests and shares reading experiences with other