I can make a product to show my understanding of and reaction to what I am reading or experiencing.  Characters and plot

I can use knowledge of word parts.  Recognize word parts

I can read and understand many different kinds of text.  Recognize different genres

I can identify which strategies the speaker or writer-uses to support his

or her purpose.  Describe author’s purpose

I can examine the author's word choices and how it relates to the

content.  Themes

I can interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening.  Predicting and

vocabulary

I can use evidence information to identify events and actions that I am

reading.  Sequence

I can choose important words to help me understand what I'm reading.  Context clues

I can increase the number of words I know and understand through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Dictionary use

I can use speaking and writing to express and support my ideas.  Hypothesis and argument