understand and follow directions

word parts and sounds

syllables

memorize/remember

patterns and rhyming

listening comprehension Receptive language

pictures as input/ideas as output

how stories work

letters represent sounds

words in our environment

conventions

sounds go together to make words

recognition of letters

vocabulary awareness/how words work

Print concepts convey meaning

self‐expression through songs, poems, andstories

sorting relevant and irrelevelant information

words describe ideas

distinguishing between reality and fantasy

solve problems using communication

Expressive language Accessing and responding to the world of information

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingPreschool

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

choices to communicate ideas

clarify

relevance

significance

accuracy

questionsDirections

concepts of print

phonological knowledge

simple sentence structure

conventions

prior knowledge

familiar/real life

types of text

connections

new information

questions

problem solving

purpose

determining what is importantsupported recall

Recognizing

thoughts and ideas

identifying problems

identifying solutions

using questions

using oral vocuabulary

listening

familiar topics

discussing

Expressing self

Building foundations andmaking personal connections

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingKindergarten

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

story elements

language

main Idea

key details

text

topic

details

closure

structure of writing

text

background knowledge

connections

modes of writing

Making meaning

listening

ask questions

answer questions

clarifying

participate in discussion

Learning to work with others

grammar and usage

writing complete simple sentences

application of morphemes

categorizing word structure and relationships

Understanding conventions

decoding

developing accuracy, speed/rate, andexpression

manipulating graphemes and phonemes

Developing fluency

Describing and expanding foundations

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingFirst Grade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

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decoding

accuracy

speed and rate

expression

adjusting Developing fluency

using personal experiences

integrating comprehension strategies

compare contrast

text

using specific vocabulary discussion

self monitor

topic

word choice

relevant details

closure

writing process

writing modes

Making meaning capitalization,punctuation,spelling

grammar and usageUsing conventions

collaborate

group norms

listening

focus

learning to discuss

learning to present

Working Together

Seeking information and exploring ideas

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingSecond Grade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

level of formalitypresentations

discussionUsing conventions

decoding

fluency

word relationships

vocabulary

audience

different media

presenting

comprehension strategiesvariety of texts

organization

character development

word choice

writing process

Making meaning

roles

tasks

diversity

checking for understanding

building on others’ ideas

collaborative dialogue

Working together

Going beyond what is known

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingThird Grade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

fluency

comprehension strategies

use vocabulary precisely

conventions

Reading and writing process

plan

edit and reviseOrganization

sharing modes of delivery

make meaning clearDemonstrate knowledge

gather relevant information

use and understand a variety of texts toarticulate a position

questioning

Perspective

Explaining and interpreting ideas and information

Reading, Writing and Communicating FourthGrade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

utilize comprehension strategies

use precise language and content specificvocabulary

apply conventions consistently

Reading and writing process

evaluate own and others’ thinking

gather relevant information

collect evidence to support their own andothers’ ideas

compare and contrast points of view

Perspective

plan

edit and revise

text features

cite sources

Organization

systematic group work and communication

active and relevant participation

summarize and paraphrase information

build on the ideas of others

support ideas with relevant information

Collegial discussion

Knowledge required to analyze and present information

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingFifth Grade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

systematic group work and communication

active and relevant participationCollegial discussion

evaluate own and others’ thinking

consider writer/author purposePerspective

theme

control of conventions

structure

process

plan

Organization

find evidence‐based support/credibility

evaluate sourcesValidity/Research

figurative

tone

match purpose, audience and genre

compare and contrast within and outsidegenres

Language

Knowledge required to analyze and synthesize information

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingSixth Grade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

self: personal, emotional connections

sources: authors' opinions

multiple perspectives

construct meaning based on backgroundknowledge

historical and social context

adjustment

word meaning based on context, tone,inference

manipulating literary elements to createnew meaning

function of text elements

Interrelationships: integrate pre‐existinginformation with new information to affectmeaning

synthesis of information

pose questions

cite sources

research strategies

source discernment

use of language to create meaning andsupport claims

logical choices

organization and planning strategies

Adapt communication to ensure accuracy

information guides decisions

effective communication relies onunderlying elements

influence

logical self‐reflection

Examine

Transfer knowledge to improve an outcome

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingSeventh Grade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

variety of mediums

argument

bias

relationships

evaluate

author’s use of language to influence reader

function of text to influence understanding

analyze

recognize sequence

Examine gathered information

quality of reasoning relevant/irrelevant information

multiple perspectives of self and others

support a claim

show cause and effect

offer comparisons

point of view

drawing evidence

influence of text complexity onunderstanding

interpretation

clarify for understanding

Discriminate and select appropriateinformation

organization

word choice to achieve desired effect

appropriate audience

product

appropriate audience

use precise words and phrases to captureaction

presentation

Demonstrate use and purpose ofappropriate information

Evaluate and organize a variety of information and multiple perspectives toreach the desired outcome

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingEighth Grade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

examine sources to determine appropriateuse

integration of multiple sources

society encounters multiple perspectives universal themes

develop and/or determine a central idea orclaim, how it emerges and is shaped bydetails

Plan with clarity

edit for improvement

critical listening

self‐evaluate

critique author’s choice of modes to conveymeaning

analyze and evaluate howideas/claims/characters are developed

use of languagedelineate and evaluate claims and explainstrengths and weaknesses

outside influences impact interpretation oftext

multiple perspectives require judgment andscrutiny

Monitor development

diverse audiencesanalyze a point of view or culturalexperience from a global perspective

awareness/anticipation of bias

take a stance and provide evidence

verbal and non‐verbal behavior

analyze text structure judgment/perception of information

Anticipate response

analyze how author’s choice of structurecreates effects in genres

recognize context

giving/receiving feedback

use scrutiny and comparison to explainthinking

visuals influence readers’ thinking

Imitate effectively

Approach learning strategically and useinformation to reflect and respondeffectively

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingNinth Grade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

organization

strategies

vocabulary

purpose

implicit/explicit

clarity of message

context

Intention

human experience

historical and social perspectives

utilize a variety of media

universal themes

listening and questioning

metacognitionmaking new connections

Gain diverse perspectives

lead/follow

support others

individual and group operations

organize patterns and structures

prioritize ideas

process

monitor and respond according to feedback

relate and integrate

judgment based on evidence

competency of conventions

Balance a variety of inputs

Awareness of relevancy

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingTenth Grade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

intent in/of communication

audience engagement/appealAssess audience

validity of messageassess information using criteria

cite strong, thorough text evidence forrelevance and validity

synthesize for accuracy and purpose

analyze multiple interpretations

utilize critical thinking across multipledisciplines

integrate knowledge and ideasself‐designed research (evidence/audience)

Critically analyze information

refinement of vocabulary, structure, wordchoice

precision and clarity

revise and edit creatively toengage/entertain/influence an audience

initiate and participate effectivelyeffectively communicate‐formal and informaland know when each is appropriate

demonstrate command of conventions apply knowledge of language functions

respond to diverse perspectives

Employ effective technique/strategies forpurposeful presentation

opposing

critique for accuracy and relevance

evaluate quality reasoning humility,empathy, confidence

reflect on personal learning‐feedback ‐self‐assessment with more complex texts

Evaluate response (self & peer)

Awareness and analysis of audiences todetermine appropriate delivery

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingEleventh Grade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY:

clarity and precision

form and genre

connections

collaboration with differing roles, includingleadership

anticipation of misconceptions

Planaudience

mode choice

context

Language

sources

synthesize and create logical arguments

information bias

rhetorical devices

historical and social context

presentationsEvaluate and citique

Critical Decision Making

Reading, Writing and CommunicatingTwelfth Grade

Unifying Theme

Organizing Concept

Supporting Concept

KEY: