| Reading
Skills |
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| 1. Word Parts
/ Word Origins |
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| Prefixes/meanings |
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| Suffixes/meanings |
x |
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| Root
words |
x |
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| Compound
words |
x |
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x |
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| ID
consonant and vowel sounds |
x |
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| ID
etymological roots of modern words |
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| ID
word definitions from knowledge of roots |
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| ID
connotation |
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| 2. Sight Vocabulary |
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| Connotation |
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| Etymology |
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| Sight
vocabulary |
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| 3. Synonyms
and Antonyms |
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Word meanings |
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| Synonyms |
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| Antonyms |
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| Sight
vocabulary |
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| ID
word meanings |
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| ID
synonyms |
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| ID
antonyms |
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| ID
grade-appropriate words and meanings |
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| 4. Context
Clues |
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| Determine
word meaning |
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| Complete
sentences |
x |
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| Connotation |
x |
x |
x |
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| Recognize
and use multiple meanings/homonyms |
x |
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| 5. Text Elements |
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| Cause-effect |
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| Sequencing |
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| Compare/contrast |
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| 6. Inferences |
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| Make
inferences |
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| Make
predictions |
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| Make
generalizations |
x |
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| Draw
conclusions and speculate on outcomes |
x |
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| Make
judgments |
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| 7. Main Idea
& Story Detail |
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| ID
main idea |
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| ID
factual details |
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| ID
supporting details |
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| Summarize |
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| 8. Literary
Elements |
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| Analyze
char., plot, setting, theme, mood, genre |
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| ID
author's purpose/narrative technique |
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| ID
problems/solutions |
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| 9. Literary
Forms |
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| Understand
figurative language |
x |
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| Interpret
unfamiliar and archaic words |
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| Recognize
characteristics of literary forms |
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| 10. Facts
vs. Opinions |
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| ID
facts vs. opinion |
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| Evaluate
techniques used to persuade, etc. |
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| Distinguish
between reality and fantasy |
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| Evaluate
author's purpose and point of view |
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