7th Grade Reading Expectations
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• I can use language structure to read (sentence structure, prefixes, suffixes, word origins, word roots, contractions, and abbreviations).
• I can integrate appropriate reading strategies to read different types of text.

1.2 I can learn new vocabulary words.

• I can increase my vocabulary through reading and studying.
• I can use references to clarify meaning and usage.

1.3 I can read smoothly.

• I can read fluently, adjusting my reading pace to the form, style, purpose, and difficulty of material.

1.4 I understand the parts of fiction books.

• I can identify literary devices (figurative language, exaggeration, irony, humor, and dialogue).
• I can understand sentence structure, paragraphs and chapters.
• I can analyze literary elements (plot, characters, setting, theme, point of view, conflict and resolution).

1.5 I can use the parts on nonfiction books.

• I can locate specific information to pursue an interest or complete a project.
• I can use organizational features of printed text
• I can use organizational features of electronic information.

2.1 I can comprehend important ideas and details.

• I can identify and comprehend main ideas and supporting facts and details.
• I can summarize ideas in my own words.
• I can link characters, events, and information to prior knowledge, previous experience, and current issues.
• I can make, confirm, and revise predictions and inferences based on the reading text.

2.2 I can expand comprehension.

• I can compare, contrast, and make connections within and among several texts.
• I can use logical sequence to accurately retell stories and put them in order.
• I can expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information and ideas.

2.3 I can think critically.

• I can evaluate the validity of what I read..
• I can recognize that authors make language choices to influence and audience.
• I can evaluate an author’s effectiveness for a chosen audience.
• I can recognize the author’s point of view, tone, and use of persuasive devices.
• I can apply information gained from reading to give a response and express insight.
• I can make generalizations beyond the text.
• I can evaluate reasoning and ideas related to text.

3.1 I can read to learn new information.

• I can read evaluate the appropriateness of resources for a specific task.
• I can understand and use materials to investigate a topic.

3.2 I can read to perform a task.

• I can read read and understand information to perform a specific task.

3.3 I can read for literary experience.

• I can read read, respond to, and evaluate a variety of traditional and contemporary literature.
• I can read, discuss, and use literature to understand a variety of perspectives of self, others and world issues.
• I can identify recurring themes in literature such as identity, conflict and struggle, and social and economic change.

3.4 I can read for career applications.

• I can read identify documents one might be required to read for career areas of interest.

4.1 I can tell what I do well at and what I need to improve at.

• I can read set reading goals and evaluate progress using identified standards.

4.2 I can give and get help to improve my reading.

• I can read seek and offer feedback to improve reading using shared standards.

4.3 I have interests and share experiences.

• I can read develop interests and share reading experiences with others.