A. Forming a General Understanding - Developing Background information
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1 To select and use relevant information from the text in order to summarize events
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2 and/or ideas in the text.
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3 To use information from the text to make prediction based on what is read.
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4 To use context clues to determine meanings of unknown/multiple meaning words.
B. Developing an Interpretation
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1 To identify or infer the author's use of structure/ organizational patterns.
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2 To use stated or implied evidence from the text to draw and support conclusions.
C. Connecting and Responding
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1 To make connections between the text and personal experiences and knowledge.
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2 To select, synthesize and use relevant information in a personal response to the text
D. Connecting Structure and Content
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1 To analyze and evaluate the author's craft, including the use of literary devices and textual elements
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2 To select, synthesize, and use relevant information within a written work to extend or evaluate work.
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3 Demonstrate awareness of the author's customs and beliefs included in the text.
