| (a) |
Display active reading behaviours including preparing to read; considering appropriate rate (e.g., skim, scan, or read carefully) according to purpose; asking questions (e.g., Who? What? Where? When? How? How do I feel about what I am reading? If I were this character, what would I do? What does the author really mean by this?); rereading to clarify understanding when necessary. |
| (b) |
Read for a variety of purposes including to gather information, to follow directions, to form an opinion, to understand information, and to enjoy and appreciate ideas and craft. |
| (c) |
Read and comprehend a range of contemporary and traditional texts appropriate to interests and learning needs. |
| (d) |
Read and demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of a range of grade-level-appropriate texts in a variety of genres and from different cultural traditions. |
| (e) |
Recognize the author's use of language (formal, informal, slang) and techniques (e.g., foreshadowing). |
| (f) |
Determine whether fact or opinion is being presented. |
| (g) |
Identify point of view in narrative (i.e., first person, second person, third person). |
| (h) |
Analyze and evaluate what is read. |
| (i) |
Draw conclusions about author's message, values, and craft. |
| (j) |
Read orally and silently Grade 6 appropriate texts to increase fluency and expression. |
