Use knowledge of structural features of spoken and written language and use word analysis and context clues to decode and understand words.

This includes high frequency sight words, spelling patterns, letter/sound correspondence and word structures (root words, prefixes, suffixes and syllables) to decode unknown words including multi-syllable words.

Read familiar text accurately with appropriate rate, expression, and attention to punctuation.

Recognize own mistakes and attempt corrections.

Reread as necessary.

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grade level reading and content.

Attempt to use new vocabulary in speaking and writing.

Demonstrate understanding of fiction and nonfiction by asking and answering questions about key details in text.

Retell stories including characters, setting and the major events.

Demonstrate understanding of the main idea.

Compare and contrast two texts.

Use the writing process to draw and/or write narrative, informational, opinion and poetry pieces.

Use correct structure that matches the type of writing.

Demonstrate grade level conventions and grammar (uses correct capitalization and end punctuation; use commas in dates and words in series; spell words with common spelling patterns; use appropriate verb tense).