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Will be able to identify and analyze the elements of a story, such as: setting, characters, plot development, conflict, structure and theme.
Will understand the author's use of literary device (such as flashback, foreshadowing, point of view, simile, metaphors)
Will read various genres such as: short stories, novels, plays, folk literature, poetry, essays, biographies.
Will gain meaning from informational and persuasive texts, using comprehension strategies such as identifying purpose, text structure re: non-fiction.
Use writing process to communicate for a variety of audiences and purposes. Writing process includes planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
Use the steps of the writing process to produce academic and creative writing.
Effectively use spelling strategies, mechanics and parts of speech (to
communicate effectively in writing)
Will interpret &/or apply what they hear in order to respond to appropriately. [Will adjust listening strategies to understand various forms of discourse.]
Will develop and deliver an effective oral presentation with a given theme or topic to a specific audience.
Will use context and knowledge of word structure to acquire vocabulary.
Will read grade level text fluently and accurately.
Will uses various strategies to interpret and gain meaning from text.
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