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Alaska State Standards Alignments Grades Four through Eight
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Alaska State Standards Alignments
Standards List with Aligned Product Skills
The Standards List with Aligned Product Skills Report is a standards-oriented document showing the entire list of standards for the subject and grade on the left side of the report with the aligning product objectives on the right side. This alignment report shows the breadth of standards coverage for the purpose and focus of this product.
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 4, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionAK P.S.2.1 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar wordsAK R2.1.a - Use a combination of the following to read and comprehend text: knowledge of phonetics, language structure, and semantics; text structures such as illustrations, graphs, and headers; self-monitoring and self-correcting strategies; adjusting reading pace or style based on purpose, task, and type of text.
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension
Skill 6 - OP06 Developing comprehension strategiesSkill 10 - OP10 Reading and understanding English sentence structureSkill 11 - OP11 Applying comprehension strategies to reading literatureSkill 12 - OP12 Applying comprehension strategies to content area reading
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 25 - CS25 Identifying reading strategies
Skill 30 - CS30 Using informational text features
AK R2.1.b - Use knowledge of word families, phonetics, context clues, visual cues, and structural elements to determine meaning of unfamiliar words.
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 7 - VA07 Recognizing compound words through contextSkill 8 - VA08 Recognizing derivatives through contextSkill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meaningsSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Successful Reader Grade 4
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 4, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.1.1 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Demonstrating knowledge of phonetics, word structure (root words, prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations) and language structure through reading words in text (word order, grammar)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 9 - VA09 Using syntax to derive word meaningsSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
AK 2.1.2 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Determining the meaning of unfamiliar words using knowledge of word families, phonetics, context and visual cues, structural elements (contractions, compound words, root words, prefixes, suffixes, plurals)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 7 - VA07 Recognizing compound words through contextSkill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
AK 2.1.3 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Obtaining information using text features including pictures, illustrations, text structure (e.g., bolded or italicized text, graphs, charts, or headings)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 30 - CS30 Using informational text features
Successful Reader Grade 4
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 4, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.1.4 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Identifying relationships among words by categorizing (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 12 - VA12 Determining the definition of words with multiple meanings
Skill 13 - VA13 Applying knowledge of synonyms to determine meaning
AK 2.1.5 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Self-monitoring and self-correcting while reading (e.g., sounding words out, adjusting reading pace, rereading difficult or relevant material)
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension
Skill 4 - OP04 Building vocabulary knowledge
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 4 - VA04 Recognizing and reading words
AK P.S.2.2 - Infer meaningAK R2.2 - Infer meaning from text. Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience
and Appreciation (LE)Skill 3 - LE03 Understanding concepts and ideas
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferences
AK 2.2.1 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Locating information explicitly stated in narrative and informational text to answer literal-comprehension questions
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 4 - LE04 Comprehending literal meaning of text
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 8 - OS08 Determining literal meanings of passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was read
Skill 33 - CS33 Locating information for specific purposes
Successful Reader Grade 4
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 4, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.2.2 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Self-monitoring comprehension by formulating questions while reading (e.g., why is this character not telling the truth, why are bears with cubs especially dangerous, what will happen next), or rereading (e.g., for clarification, confirmation, correction)
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension
Skill 6 - OP06 Developing comprehension strategiesSkill 11 - OP11 Applying comprehension strategies to reading literatureSkill 12 - OP12 Applying comprehension strategies to content area reading
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about text
Skill 7 - CS07 Asking and answering questions about the textSkill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was readSkill 25 - CS25 Identifying reading strategies
AK 2.2.3 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Making simple inferences (e.g., predicts logical outcomes, deduces missing information, such as where a story takes place if not directly stated)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about text
Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesSkill 21 - CS21 Extending meaning
AK 2.2.4 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Drawing conclusions based on information presented in the text (e.g., cause and effect, character motivation)
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 9 - OS09 Drawing conclusions from passages read aloud
Skill 12 - OS12 Identifying cause and effect relationships within passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 9 - CS09 Identifying cause and effect
Successful Reader Grade 4
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 4, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Skill 19 - CS19 Drawing conclusions
AK P.S.2.3 - Read text aloudAK R2.3 - Read texts aloud with rhythm, flow, and expression, demonstrating knowledge of punctuation and other conventions of print.
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency
Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds
AK 2.3.1 - Read text aloud - The student reads text aloud by Reading orally with rhythm, flow and expression, showing understanding of punctuation and other conventions of print
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency
Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds
AK P.S.2.4 - Retell or restate informationAK R2.4.a - Retell stories in correct sequence.AK R2.4.b - Restate and summarize information or ideas from a text.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries
AK 2.4.1 - Retell or restate information - The student restates/summarizes information by Retelling a story in correct sequence or identifying the correct sequence of events in a story
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 14 - OS14 Sequencing events within passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 12 - CS12 Understanding sequence
AK 2.4.2 - Retell or restate information - The student restates/summarizes information by Restating and summarizing information after reading a text or identifying accurate restatements and summaries
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and details
Successful Reader Grade 4
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 4, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Skill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries
AK P.S.2.5 - Support main ideaAK R2.5 - Locate evidence in the text and from related experiences to support understanding of a main idea.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidence
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 33 - CS33 Locating information for specific purposes
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence
AK 2.5.1 - Support main idea - The student demonstrates an understanding of main idea by Identifying the main idea or central concept in various types of texts
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 3 - LE03 Understanding concepts and ideas
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill 8 - CS08 Identifying main idea and details
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and details
AK 2.5.2 - Support main idea - The student demonstrates an understanding of main idea by Locating information in narrative and informational text to answer questions related to main ideas or key details
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 7 - CS07 Asking and answering questions about the text
Skill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was readSkill 33 - CS33 Locating information for specific purposes
AK 2.5.3 - Support main idea - The student demonstrates an understanding of main idea by Identifying or describing related experiences to support understanding of a main idea
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 1 - CS01 Using background knowledge to understand text
AK P.S.2.6 - Follow multi-step directionsAK R2.6 - Read and follow multi-step directions to complete a simple task.
Skill Area 2 - Technology - Software (TS)
Skill 2 - TS02 Following instructions within the program
Successful Reader Grade 4
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 4, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.6.1 - Follow multi-step directions - The student follows written directions by Completing a simple task by following written, multi-step directions (e.g., recipe)
Skill Area 2 - Technology - Software (TS)
Skill 2 - TS02 Following instructions within the program
AK 2.6.2 - Follow multi-step directions - The student follows written directions by Identifying the sequence of steps in multi-step directionsAK P.S.2.7 - Identify forms of textAK R2.7 - Explain the characteristics of the following: fiction and non-fiction, prose and poetry, and four major genres of fiction: short story, drama, novel, and poetry.
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 8 - LE08 Reading from a variety of genres
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 34 - CS34 Recognizing text type and genre
AK 2.7.1 - Identify forms of text - The student analyzes content and structure of genres by Identifying the four major genres of fiction: short story, drama (plays), novel, and poetryAK 2.7.2 - Identify forms of text - The student analyzes content and structure of genres by Identifying or explaining the characteristics of fiction and non-fiction
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 8 - LE08 Reading from a variety of genres
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 34 - CS34 Recognizing text type and genre
AK 2.7.3 - Identify forms of text - The student analyzes content and structure of genres by Identifying use of literary elements and devices (i.e., dialogue, rhyme, alliteration, or simile)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 17 - VA17 Understanding figurative language
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 13 - CS13 Understanding dialogue
AK P.S.2.8 - Define story elements
AK R2.8.a - Define and identify plots, settings, and characters in fiction.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plot
Skill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization
Successful Reader Grade 4
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 4, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK R2.8.b - Compare and contrast plots, settings and characters in a variety of works by a variety of authors.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 5 - CS05 Comparing and contrasting
AK 2.8.1 - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fictionAK 2.8.1.a - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fiction plot (e.g., main conflict or problem, sequence of events)
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 14 - OS14 Sequencing events within passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 12 - CS12 Understanding sequence
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotAK 2.8.1.b - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fiction settings (e.g., how it affects the characters or plot)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plot
Skill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization
AK 2.8.1.c - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fiction characters (e.g., physical characteristics, personality traits, motivation)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization
AK 2.8.2 - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Comparing and contrasting plot, setting and characters in different stories across a variety of works by a variety of authorsAK P.S.2.9 - Differentiate fact from opinionAK R2.9.a - Differentiate between fact and opinion.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 10 - CS10 Differentiating fact and opinion
AK R2.9.b - Express opinions about a text and support these opinions with textual evidence.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidence
Successful Reader Grade 4
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 4, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Skill 6 - OS06 Providing extended discourse with justification in regard to personal information or opinions
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence
AK 2.9.1 - Differentiate fact from opinion - The student analyzes content of text to differentiate fact and opinion by Distinguishing fact from opinion in a text
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 10 - CS10 Differentiating fact and opinion
AK 2.9.2 - Differentiate fact from opinion - The student analyzes content of text to differentiate fact and opinion by Expressing own opinion about material read and supporting opinions with evidence from text
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidence
Skill 6 - OS06 Providing extended discourse with justification in regard to personal information or opinions
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence
AK P.S.2.10 - Identify theme; make connectionsAK R2.10 - Identify themes in texts and connect them to personal experiences, experiences of others, and other texts.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidence
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
AK 2.10.1 - Identify theme; make connections - The student connects themes by Identifying author's message, theme, or purpose (e.g., helping others brings great rewards)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
Successful Reader Grade 4
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 4, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.10.2 - Identify theme; make connections - The student connects themes by Identifying themes in texts and making relevant connections to [personal experiences, experiences of others or] other texts
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
AK P.S.2.11 - Connect cultural influencesAK R2.11 - Connect cultural events, ideas, settings, and influences from one text to similar texts from other cultures.AK 2.11.1 - Connect cultural influences - The student makes connections between cultural influences/events by Identifying cultural influences in texts (e.g., dialects, customs, traditions)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 17 - CS17 Understanding historical/cultural factors
AK 2.11.2 - Connect cultural influences - The student makes connections between cultural influences/events by Identifying common ideas, events, and situations in multicultural readings (e.g., trickster tales about Raven)
Successful Reader Grade 4
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 5, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionAK P.S.2.1 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar wordsAK R2.1.a - Use a combination of the following to read and comprehend text: knowledge of phonetics, language structure, and semantics; text structures such as illustrations, graphs, and headers; self-monitoring and self-correcting strategies; adjusting reading pace or style based on purpose, task, and type of text.
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension
Skill 6 - OP06 Developing comprehension strategiesSkill 10 - OP10 Reading and understanding English sentence structureSkill 11 - OP11 Applying comprehension strategies to reading literatureSkill 12 - OP12 Applying comprehension strategies to content area reading
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 25 - CS25 Identifying reading strategies
Skill 30 - CS30 Using informational text features
AK R2.1.b - Use knowledge of word families, phonetics, context clues, visual cues, and structural elements to determine meaning of unfamiliar words.
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 7 - VA07 Recognizing compound words through contextSkill 8 - VA08 Recognizing derivatives through contextSkill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meaningsSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Successful Reader Grade 5
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 5, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.1.1 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Demonstrating knowledge of word structure (root words, prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations) and language structure through reading words in text (word order, grammar)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 9 - VA09 Using syntax to derive word meaningsSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
AK 2.1.2 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Determining the meaning of unfamiliar words using knowledge of word families, phonetics, context and visual cues, structural elements (contractions, compound words, root words, prefixes, suffixes, plurals)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 7 - VA07 Recognizing compound words through contextSkill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
AK 2.1.3 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Obtaining information using text features including pictures, illustrations, text structure (e.g., bolded or italicized text, graphs, charts, or headings)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 30 - CS30 Using informational text features
Successful Reader Grade 5
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 5, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.1.4 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Identifying relationships among words by categorizing (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs) and [identifying shades of meaning (e.g., hot, warm)]
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 12 - VA12 Determining the definition of words with multiple meanings
Skill 13 - VA13 Applying knowledge of synonyms to determine meaning
AK 2.1.5 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Self-monitoring and self-correcting while reading (e.g., sounding words out, adjusting reading pace, rereading difficult or relevant material)
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension
Skill 4 - OP04 Building vocabulary knowledge
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 4 - VA04 Recognizing and reading words
AK P.S.2.2 - Infer meaningAK R2.2 - Infer meaning from text. Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience
and Appreciation (LE)Skill 3 - LE03 Understanding concepts and ideas
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferences
AK 2.2.1 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Locating information explicitly stated in narrative and informational text to answer literal-comprehension questions
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 4 - LE04 Comprehending literal meaning of text
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 8 - OS08 Determining literal meanings of passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was read
Skill 33 - CS33 Locating information for specific purposes
Successful Reader Grade 5
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 5, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.2.2 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Self-monitoring comprehension by formulating questions while reading (e.g., why do characters react to the same situation differently) or rereading (e.g., for clarification, confirmation, correction)
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension
Skill 6 - OP06 Developing comprehension strategiesSkill 11 - OP11 Applying comprehension strategies to reading literatureSkill 12 - OP12 Applying comprehension strategies to content area reading
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about text
Skill 7 - CS07 Asking and answering questions about the textSkill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was read
AK 2.2.3 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Making inferences (e.g., predicts logical outcomes, such as how would the story have been different if ____, deduces missing outcome or information, such as where a story takes place if not directly stated)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about text
Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesSkill 21 - CS21 Extending meaning
AK 2.2.4 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Drawing conclusions based on information presented explicitly in the text (e.g., cause and effect, character motivation)
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 9 - OS09 Drawing conclusions from passages read aloud
Skill 12 - OS12 Identifying cause and effect relationships within passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 9 - CS09 Identifying cause and effect
Skill 19 - CS19 Drawing conclusions
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 5, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK P.S.2.3 - Read text aloudAK R2.3 - Read texts aloud with rhythm, flow, and expression, demonstrating knowledge of punctuation and other conventions of print.
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency
Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds
AK 2.3.1 - Read text aloud - The student reads text aloud by Reading orally with rhythm, flow and expression, showing understanding of punctuation and other conventions of print
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency
Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds
AK P.S.2.4 - Retell or restate informationAK R2.4.a - Retell stories in correct sequence.AK R2.4.b - Restate and summarize information or ideas from a text.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries
AK 2.4.1 - Retell or restate information - The student restates/summarizes information by Restating and summarizing main ideas or events in correct sequence after reading a text (e.g., paraphrasing, constructing a topic outline, using graphic organizers) or identifying accurate restatements and summaries of main ideas or events or generalizations of a text
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 14 - OS14 Sequencing events within passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill 12 - CS12 Understanding sequence
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 5, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK P.S.2.5 - Support main ideaAK R2.5 - Locate evidence in the text and from related experiences to support understanding of a main idea.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidence
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 33 - CS33 Locating information for specific purposes
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence
AK 2.5.1 - Support main idea - The student demonstrates an understanding of main idea by Identifying the main idea or central concept in various types of texts
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 3 - LE03 Understanding concepts and ideas
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill 8 - CS08 Identifying main idea and details
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and details
AK 2.5.2 - Support main idea - The student demonstrates an understanding of main idea by Locating information in narrative and informational text to answer questions related to main ideas or key details
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 7 - CS07 Asking and answering questions about the text
Skill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was readSkill 33 - CS33 Locating information for specific purposes
AK 2.5.3 - Support main idea - The student demonstrates an understanding of main idea by Identifying or describing related experiences and events to support understanding of a main idea (e.g., what event in history is similar to this one)
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 1 - CS01 Using background knowledge to understand text
AK P.S.2.6 - Follow multi-step directionsAK R2.6 - Read and follow multi-step directions to complete a simple task.
Skill Area 2 - Technology - Software (TS)
Skill 2 - TS02 Following instructions within the program
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 5, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.6.1 - Follow multi-step directions - The student follows written directions by Completing a task by following written, multi-step directions (e.g., origami)
Skill Area 2 - Technology - Software (TS)
Skill 2 - TS02 Following instructions within the program
AK 2.6.2 - Follow multi-step directions - The student follows written directions by Identifying the sequence of steps in multi-step directionsAK P.S.2.7 - Identify forms of textAK R2.7 - Explain the characteristics of the following: fiction and non-fiction, prose and poetry, and four major genres of fiction: short story, drama, novel, and poetry.
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 8 - LE08 Reading from a variety of genres
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 34 - CS34 Recognizing text type and genre
AK 2.7.1 - Identify forms of text - The student analyzes content and structure of genres by Identifying or explaining the characteristics of the four major genres of fiction: short story, drama, novel, and poetry
AK 2.7.2 - Identify forms of text - The student analyzes content and structure of genres by Identifying or explaining the characteristics of fiction and non-fiction
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 8 - LE08 Reading from a variety of genres
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 34 - CS34 Recognizing text type and genre
AK 2.7.3 - Identify forms of text - The student analyzes content and structure of genres by Identifying or explaining use of literary elements and devices (i.e., dialogue, rhyme, alliteration, simile, or metaphor)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 17 - VA17 Understanding figurative language
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 13 - CS13 Understanding dialogue
AK 2.7.4 - Identify forms of text - The student analyzes content and structure of genres by Identifying the characteristics of prose and poetry
AK P.S.2.8 - Define story elements
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 5, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK R2.8.a - Define and identify plots, settings, and characters in fiction.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plot
Skill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization
AK R2.8.b - Compare and contrast plots, settings and characters in a variety of works by a variety of authors.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 5 - CS05 Comparing and contrasting
AK 2.8.1 - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fictionAK 2.8.1.a - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fiction plot (e.g., main conflict or problem, sequence of events, resolution)
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 14 - OS14 Sequencing events within passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 12 - CS12 Understanding sequence
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotAK 2.8.1.b - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fiction settings (e.g., how it affects the characters or plot)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plot
Skill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization
AK 2.8.1.c - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fiction characters (e.g., physical characteristics, personality traits, motivation)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization
AK 2.8.1.d - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fiction point of view (who is telling the story)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of view
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 5, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.8.2 - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Comparing and contrasting plot, setting and characters in different stories across a variety of works by a variety of authorsAK P.S.2.9 - Differentiate fact from opinionAK R2.9.a - Differentiate between fact and opinion.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 10 - CS10 Differentiating fact and opinion
AK R2.9.b - Express opinions about a text and support these opinions with textual evidence.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidenceSkill 6 - OS06 Providing extended discourse with justification in regard to personal information or opinions
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence
AK 2.9.1 - Differentiate fact from opinion - The student analyzes content of text to differentiate fact and opinion by Distinguishing fact from opinion in a text
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 10 - CS10 Differentiating fact and opinion
AK 2.9.2 - Differentiate fact from opinion - The student analyzes content of text to differentiate fact and opinion by Expressing own opinion about material read and supporting opinions with evidence from text
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidence
Skill 6 - OS06 Providing extended discourse with justification in regard to personal information or opinions
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence
AK P.S.2.10 - Identify theme; make connectionsAK R2.10 - Identify themes in texts and connect them to personal experiences, experiences of others, and other texts.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidence
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 5, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.10.1 - Identify theme; make connections - The student connects themes by Identifying author's message, theme, or purpose, stated or implied (e.g., helping others brings great rewards)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
AK 2.10.2 - Identify theme; make connections - The student connects themes by Identifying themes in texts and making relevant connections to [personal experiences, experiences of others or] other texts
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
AK P.S.2.11 - Connect cultural influencesAK R2.11 - Connect cultural events, ideas, settings, and influences from one text to similar texts from other cultures.AK 2.11.1 - Connect cultural influences - The student makes connections between cultural influences/events by Identifying cultural influences in texts (e.g., dialects, customs, traditions geography)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 17 - CS17 Understanding historical/cultural factors
AK 2.11.2 - Connect cultural influences - The student makes connections between cultural influences/events by Identifying common ideas, events, and situations in multicultural readings (e.g., trickster tales about Anansi the spider (African) and coyote (American Southwest))
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 6, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionAK P.S.2.1 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar wordsAK R2.1.a - Use a combination of the following to read and comprehend text: knowledge of phonetics, language structure, and semantics; text structures such as illustrations, graphs, and headers; self-monitoring and self-correcting strategies; adjusting reading pace or style based on purpose, task, and type of text.
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension
Skill 6 - OP06 Developing comprehension strategiesSkill 10 - OP10 Reading and understanding English sentence structureSkill 11 - OP11 Applying comprehension strategies to reading literatureSkill 12 - OP12 Applying comprehension strategies to content area reading
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 25 - CS25 Identifying reading strategies
Skill 30 - CS30 Using informational text features
AK R2.1.b - Use knowledge of word families, phonetics, context clues, visual cues, and structural elements to determine meaning of unfamiliar words.
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 7 - VA07 Recognizing compound words through contextSkill 8 - VA08 Recognizing derivatives through contextSkill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 6, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.1.1 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Demonstrating knowledge of word structure (root words, prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations) and language structure through reading words in text (word order, grammar)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 9 - VA09 Using syntax to derive word meaningsSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
AK 2.1.2 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Determining the meaning of unfamiliar words using knowledge of word families, phonetics, context and visual cues, structural elements (contractions, compound words, root words, prefixes, suffixes, plurals)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 7 - VA07 Recognizing compound words through contextSkill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meaningsSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 6, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.1.3 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Obtaining information using text features including pictures, illustrations, text structure (e.g., bolded or italicized text. graphs, charts, headings, or subheadings)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 30 - CS30 Using informational text features
AK 2.1.4 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Identifying relationships among words by categorizing (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs), [identifying shades of meaning (e.g., happy, ecstatic)] and analogies
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 12 - VA12 Determining the definition of words with multiple meanings
Skill 13 - VA13 Applying knowledge of synonyms to determine meaning
AK 2.1.5 - Use structural analysis; determine meaning of unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by Self-monitoring and self-correcting while reading (e.g., adjusting reading pace)
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension
Skill 4 - OP04 Building vocabulary knowledge
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 4 - VA04 Recognizing and reading words
AK P.S.2.2 - Infer meaningAK R2.2 - Infer meaning from text. Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience
and Appreciation (LE)Skill 3 - LE03 Understanding concepts and ideas
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferences
AK 2.2.1 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Locating information explicitly stated in narrative and informational text to answer literal-comprehension questions
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 4 - LE04 Comprehending literal meaning of text
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 6, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 8 - OS08 Determining literal meanings of passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was read
Skill 33 - CS33 Locating information for specific purposes
AK 2.2.2 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Self-monitoring comprehension by formulating questions while reading (e.g., what circumstances influenced a character to make a specific decision) or rereading (e.g., for clarification, confirmation, correction)
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension
Skill 6 - OP06 Developing comprehension strategiesSkill 11 - OP11 Applying comprehension strategies to reading literatureSkill 12 - OP12 Applying comprehension strategies to content area reading
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about text
Skill 7 - CS07 Asking and answering questions about the textSkill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was read
AK 2.2.3 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Making inferences (e.g., predicts logical outcomes, such as how would the story have been different if ____, deduces missing outcome or information, such as where a story takes place if not directly stated)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about text
Skill 20 - CS20 Making inferencesSkill 21 - CS21 Extending meaning
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 6, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.2.4 - Infer meaning - The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by Drawing conclusions based on information presented explicitly in the text (e.g., cause and effect, character motivation, predictions)
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 9 - OS09 Drawing conclusions from passages read aloud
Skill 12 - OS12 Identifying cause and effect relationships within passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about text
Skill 9 - CS09 Identifying cause and effectSkill 19 - CS19 Drawing conclusions
AK P.S.2.3 - Read text aloudAK R2.3 - Read texts aloud with rhythm, flow, and expression, demonstrating knowledge of punctuation and other conventions of print.
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency
Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds
AK 2.3.1 - Read text aloud - The student reads text aloud by Reading orally with rhythm, flow and expression, showing understanding of punctuation and other conventions of print
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency
Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds
AK P.S.2.4 - Retell or restate informationAK R2.4.a - Retell stories in correct sequence.AK R2.4.b - Restate and summarize information or ideas from a text.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 6, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.4.1 - Retell or restate information - The student restates/summarizes information by Restating and summarizing main ideas or events in correct sequence after reading a text (e.g., paraphrasing, constructing a topic outline, using graphic organizers) or identifying accurate restatements and summaries of main ideas or events or generalizations of a text
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 14 - OS14 Sequencing events within passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill 12 - CS12 Understanding sequence
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries
AK P.S.2.5 - Support main ideaAK R2.5 - Locate evidence in the text and from related experiences to support understanding of a main idea.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidence
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 33 - CS33 Locating information for specific purposes
AK 2.5.1 - Support main idea - The student demonstrates an understanding of main idea by Identifying the main idea or central concept in various types of texts
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 3 - LE03 Understanding concepts and ideas
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 8 - CS08 Identifying main idea and details
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence
Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and details
AK 2.5.2 - Support main idea - The student demonstrates an understanding of main idea by Locating information in narrative and informational text to answer questions related to main ideas or key details
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 7 - CS07 Asking and answering questions about the text
Skill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was read
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 6, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Skill 33 - CS33 Locating information for specific purposes
AK 2.5.3 - Support main idea - The student demonstrates an understanding of main idea by Locating references from the text that support understanding of a main idea (e.g., what event in history is similar to this one)AK P.S.2.6 - Follow multi-step directionsAK R2.6 - Read and follow multi-step directions to complete a simple task.
Skill Area 2 - Technology - Software (TS)
Skill 2 - TS02 Following instructions within the program
AK 2.6.1 - Follow multi-step directions - The student follows written directions by Completing a task by following written, multi-step directions (e.g., basic science experiment)
Skill Area 2 - Technology - Software (TS)
Skill 2 - TS02 Following instructions within the program
AK 2.6.2 - Follow multi-step directions - The student follows written directions by Identifying the sequence of steps in multi-step directionsAK P.S.2.7 - Identify forms of textAK R2.7 - Explain the characteristics of the following: fiction and non-fiction, prose and poetry, and four major genres of fiction: short story, drama, novel, and poetry.
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 8 - LE08 Reading from a variety of genres
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 34 - CS34 Recognizing text type and genre
AK 2.7.1 - Identify forms of text - The student analyzes content and structure of genres by Identifying or explaining the characteristics of the four major genres of fiction: short story, drama, novel, and poetry
AK 2.7.2 - Identify forms of text - The student analyzes content and structure of genres by Identifying or explaining the characteristics of fiction and non-fiction, prose and poetry
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 8 - LE08 Reading from a variety of genres
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 34 - CS34 Recognizing text type and genre
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 6, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.7.3 - Identify forms of text - The student analyzes content and structure of genres by Identifying or explaining use of literary elements and devices appropriate to genre (i.e., dialogue, rhyme, alliteration, simile, metaphor, or personification)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 17 - VA17 Understanding figurative language
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 13 - CS13 Understanding dialogue
AK P.S.2.8 - Define story elements
AK R2.8.a - Define and identify plots, settings, and characters in fiction.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plot
Skill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization
AK R2.8.b - Compare and contrast plots, settings and characters in a variety of works by a variety of authors.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 5 - CS05 Comparing and contrasting
AK 2.8.1 - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fictionAK 2.8.1.a - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fiction plot (e.g., main conflict or problem, sequence of events, resolution)
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 14 - OS14 Sequencing events within passages read aloud
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 12 - CS12 Understanding sequence
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotAK 2.8.1.b - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fiction settings (e.g., how it affects the characters or plot)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
AK 2.8.1.c - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fiction characters (e.g., physical characteristics, personality traits, motivation, growth and change)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 6, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 2.8.1.d - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing in fiction point of view (who is telling the story)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of view
AK 2.8.2 - Define story elements - The student analyzes literary elements and devices by Comparing and contrasting plots, settings, characters in a variety of works by a variety of authorsAK P.S.2.9 - Differentiate fact from opinionAK R2.9.a - Differentiate between fact and opinion.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 10 - CS10 Differentiating fact and opinion
AK R2.9.b - Express opinions about a text and support these opinions with textual evidence.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidenceSkill 6 - OS06 Providing extended discourse with justification in regard to personal information or opinions
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence
AK 2.9.1 - Differentiate fact from opinion - The student analyzes content of text to differentiate fact and opinion by Distinguishing fact from opinion in a text
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 10 - CS10 Differentiating fact and opinion
AK 2.9.2 - Differentiate fact from opinion - The student analyzes content of text to differentiate fact and opinion by Identifying bias/propaganda by citing textual evidenceAK 2.9.3 - Differentiate fact from opinion - The student analyzes content of text to differentiate fact and opinion by Expressing own opinion about material read and supporting opinions with evidence from text
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidence
Skill 6 - OS06 Providing extended discourse with justification in regard to personal information or opinions
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 3 - WR03 Supporting ideas in writing using examples and evidence
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 6, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK P.S.2.10 - Identify theme; make connectionsAK R2.10 - Identify themes in texts and connect them to personal experiences, experiences of others, and other texts.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidence
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
AK 2.10.1 - Identify theme; make connections - The student connects themes by Identifying author's message, theme, or purpose, stated or implied (e.g., helping others brings great rewards)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
AK 2.10.2 - Identify theme; make connections - The student connects themes by Identifying themes in texts and making relevant connections to [personal experiences, experiences of others or L] other texts
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
AK P.S.2.11 - Connect cultural influencesAK R2.11 - Connect cultural events, ideas, settings, and influences from one text to similar texts from other cultures.AK 2.11.1 - Connect cultural influences - The student makes connections between cultural influences/events by Comparing and contrasting cultural events, ideas, settings, and influences in one story or text to similar stories or texts from other cultures (e.g., coming-of-age stories)
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 7, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionAK P.S.3.1 - Read unfamiliar words
AK R3.1 - Apply knowledge of word origins, structure and context clues, and root words, and use dictionaries and glossaries, to determine the meaning of new words and to comprehend text.
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 7 - VA07 Recognizing compound words through contextSkill 8 - VA08 Recognizing derivatives through contextSkill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meaningsSkill 20 - VA20 Using a glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown wordsSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
AK 3.1.1 - Read unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend the meaning of words in text by Determining meanings of unfamiliar words in context using knowledge of word structure, (prefixes/suffixes, base words, common roots, or word origins)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 7 - VA07 Recognizing compound words through contextSkill 8 - VA08 Recognizing derivatives through contextSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 7, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 3.1.2 - Read unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend the meaning of words in text by Determining meanings of unfamiliar words in context, including words from other languages that have been adopted into English (e.g. déjà vu), using knowledge of language structure including using context clues, prior knowledge, and other resources (e.g. dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 9 - VA09 Using syntax to derive word meanings
Skill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 15 - VA15 Using background knowledge to develop vocabularySkill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meaningsSkill 20 - VA20 Using a glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words
AK 3.1.3 - Read unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend the meaning of words in text by Identifying complex relationships among words including synonyms, antonyms, homonyms/homophones, [shades of meaning], and analogies
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 12 - VA12 Determining the definition of words with multiple meanings
Skill 13 - VA13 Applying knowledge of synonyms to determine meaning
AK 3.1.4 - Read unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend the meaning of words in text by Determining the meaning of words in context, including content-specific vocabulary, words with multiple meanings, or precise vocabulary (e.g., vague vs. ambiguous)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words
Skill 16 - VA16 Developing conceptual understandings of words
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 7, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Skill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meanings
AK 3.1.5 - Read unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend the meaning of words in text by Self-monitoring and self-correcting while reading (e.g., adjusting reading pace, rereading difficult or relevant material)
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension
Skill 4 - OP04 Building vocabulary knowledge
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 4 - VA04 Recognizing and reading words
AK P.S.3.2 - Read text aloudAK R3.2 - Rehearse and read texts aloud to an audience, in performances such as readers' theater, reading to younger students or peers, or as part of formal presentations including research reports and literature responses.
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency
Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds
AK 3.2.1 - Read text aloud - The student reads texts aloud by Orally interpreting short stories, poetry, and drama to an audience
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency
Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds
AK 3.2.2 - Read text aloud - The student reads texts aloud by Reading aloud short factual information (e.g., reports, articles)
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency
Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds
AK P.S.3.3 - Restate or summarize
AK R3.3 - Restate and summarize information or ideas from a text and connect new information or ideas to prior knowledge and experience.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 7, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 1 - CS01 Using background knowledge to understand text
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries
AK 3.3.1 - Restate or summarize - The student restates/summarizes and connects information by Restating and summarizing main ideas or events, in correct sequence, after reading a text (e.g., paraphrasing, constructing a topic outline, charting or mapping main ideas or events) or identifies accurate restatements and summaries of main ideas or events or generalizations of a text
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries
AK 3.3.2 - Restate or summarize - The student restates/summarizes and connects information by Connecting information within a text by making inferences and/or drawing conclusions across texts or other summarized informationAK 3.3.3 - Restate or summarize - The student restates/summarizes and connects information by Connecting new information or ideas to prior knowledge and experience by citing or explaining relevant examples or concepts (e.g., cells get energy from glucose just as cars get energy from gas)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 1 - CS01 Using background knowledge to understand text
AK P.S.3.4 - Assess support of main ideaAK R3.4 - Clarify and connect main ideas and concepts, identify their relationship to other sources and related topics, and provide supporting details.
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 3 - LE03 Understanding concepts and ideas
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 8 - CS08 Identifying main idea and details
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 7, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 3.4.1 - Assess support of main idea - The student demonstrates understanding of main ideas/arguments by Identifying or explaining the main ideas in various types of texts (i.e., recognizing or developing appropriate titles, generalizations, assertions)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 8 - CS08 Identifying main idea and details
AK 3.4.2 - Assess support of main idea - The student demonstrates understanding of main ideas/arguments by Locating information in narrative and informative text to answer questions related to main ideas or key details
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 7 - CS07 Asking and answering questions about the text
Skill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was read
AK 3.4.3 - Assess support of main idea - The student demonstrates understanding of main ideas/arguments by Comparing/contrasting the main ideas or concepts between related textsAK 3.4.4 - Assess support of main idea - The student demonstrates understanding of main ideas/arguments by Explaining connections among main ideas/concepts (text to self, text to text, text to world)
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
AK P.S.3.5 - Follow multi-step directionsAK R3.5 - Read and follow multi-step directions to complete a task, and identify the sequence prescribed.
AK 3.5.1 - Follow multi-step directions - The student follows multi-step directions by Completing a task by following written, multi-step directions (e.g., answer a multi-faceted text question)
Skill Area 2 - Technology - Software (TS)
Skill 2 - TS02 Following instructions within the program
AK 3.5.2 - Follow multi-step directions - The student follows multi-step directions by Identifying the sequence of steps in a list of directions (e.g., what is the first step, what is the second step)
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 7, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK P.S.3.6 - Identify conventions of forms of textAK R3.6 - Analyze basic rules (conventions) of the four genres of fiction (short story, drama, novel, and poetry) and non-fiction.AK 3.6.1 - Identify conventions of forms of text - The student analyzes and evaluates conventions and techniques of genres by Identifying or analyzing the characteristics and the effect on the reader of non-fiction and the four major structural genres: poetry, drama, novel, short story
AK 3.6.2 - Identify conventions of forms of text - The student analyzes and evaluates conventions and techniques of genres by Identifying or analyzing the use of literary devices appropriate to genre (i.e., dialogue, simile, metaphor, personification, foreshadowing, time sequence, imagery, or repetition) to analyze literary works and non-fiction
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 17 - VA17 Understanding figurative language
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 13 - CS13 Understanding dialogueSkill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craft
AK P.S.3.7 - Analyze story elements
AK R.3.7 - Analyze and evaluate narrative elements including plot, character, setting, and point of view to determine their importance to the story.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotSkill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterizationSkill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of view
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 7, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 3.7.1 - Analyze story elements - The student analyzes and evaluates literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing or making logical predictions about (citing evidence and support from text) plot, setting, character, point of view, and theme
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about text
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choicesSkill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotSkill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterizationSkill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of viewSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
AK 3.7.2 - Analyze story elements - The student analyzes and evaluates literary elements and devices by Comparing and contrasting literary elements and devices in a variety of works by a variety of authors
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 5 - CS05 Comparing and contrasting
AK 3.7.3 - Analyze story elements - The student analyzes and evaluates literary elements and devices by Analyzing and evaluating the importance to the story of plot, setting, character, point of view, and theme
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plot
Skill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterizationSkill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of viewSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
AK P.S.3.8 - Analyze author's purposeAK R3.8.a - Differentiate between fact and opinion in text.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 10 - CS10 Differentiating fact and opinion
AK R3.8.b - Analyze an author's purpose and offer a critical opinion of the effectiveness of the text in meeting that purpose.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purpose
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 7, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 10 - WR10 Summarizing the author's purpose
AK 3.8.1 - Analyze author's purpose - The student expresses opinion/differentiates fact from opinion/critiques the effectiveness of text by Identifying bias/propaganda by citing textual evidence
AK 3.8.2 - Analyze author's purpose - The student expresses opinion/differentiates fact from opinion/critiques the effectiveness of text by Identifying or analyzing author's purpose (e.g., to narrate, inform, entertain, explain, persuade) by citing textual evidence
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purpose
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 10 - WR10 Summarizing the author's purpose
AK P.S.3.9 - Support understanding of themeAK R3.9 - Connect themes to personal experiences, experiences of others, and other texts, and locate evidence from texts to support or illustrate these connections.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
AK 3.9.1 - Support understanding of theme - The student connects themes by Locating evidence within the text to make connections to an author's message, theme, or purpose
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purposeSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 10 - WR10 Summarizing the author's purpose
AK 3.9.2 - Support understanding of theme - The student connects themes by Utilizing textual evidence to make thematic connections between texts
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 7, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 3.9.3 - Support understanding of theme - The student connects themes by Making thematic connections between a variety of texts and relating these themes to personal experiences, experiences of others, prior knowledge, and the broader world of ideasAK P.S.3.10 - Compare historical/cultural influencesAK R3.10 - Compare and contrast how texts reflect historical and cultural influences.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 17 - CS17 Understanding historical/cultural factors
AK 3.10.1 - Compare historical/cultural influences - The student connects and evaluates cultural influences/events by Comparing and contrasting cultural events, ideas, settings, and influences in one story or text across other similar stories or texts in other cultures (e.g., creation stories)
AK 3.10.2 - Compare historical/cultural influences - The student connects and evaluates cultural influences/events by Analyzing the effects of historical or cultural influences/events on texts
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 17 - CS17 Understanding historical/cultural factors
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 8, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionAK P.S.3.1 - Read unfamiliar words
AK R3.1 - Apply knowledge of word origins, structure and context clues, and root words, and use dictionaries and glossaries, to determine the meaning of new words and to comprehend text.
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 7 - VA07 Recognizing compound words through contextSkill 8 - VA08 Recognizing derivatives through contextSkill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meaningsSkill 20 - VA20 Using a glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown wordsSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
AK 3.1.1 - Read unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend the meaning of words in text by Determining meanings of unfamiliar words in context using knowledge of word structure, (prefixes/suffixes, base words, common roots, or word origins)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 5 - VA05 Recognizing prefixes through context
Skill 6 - VA06 Recognizing suffixes through contextSkill 7 - VA07 Recognizing compound words through contextSkill 8 - VA08 Recognizing derivatives through contextSkill 22 - VA22 Using root words to determine the meaning of unknown words
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 8, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 3.1.2 - Read unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend the meaning of words in text by Determining meanings of unfamiliar words in context, including words from other languages that have been adopted into English (e.g., carpe diem), using knowledge of language structure including using context clues, prior knowledge, and other resources (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 9 - VA09 Using syntax to derive word meanings
Skill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar wordsSkill 15 - VA15 Using background knowledge to develop vocabularySkill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meaningsSkill 20 - VA20 Using a glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words
AK 3.1.3 - Read unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend the meaning of words in text by Identifying complex relationships among words including synonyms, antonyms, homonyms/homophones, [shades of meaning], and analogies
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 12 - VA12 Determining the definition of words with multiple meanings
Skill 13 - VA13 Applying knowledge of synonyms to determine meaning
AK 3.1.4 - Read unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend the meaning of words in text by Determining the meaning of words in context, including content-specific vocabulary, words with multiple meanings, or precise vocabulary (e.g., angry, vexed; segmented, segregation)
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words
Skill 16 - VA16 Developing conceptual understandings of words
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 8, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Skill 19 - VA19 Using context to determine the correct definition of a word that has multiple meanings
AK 3.1.5 - Read unfamiliar words - The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend the meaning of words in text by Self-monitoring and self-correcting while reading (e.g., rereading, adjusting reading pace, sub-vocalizing, consulting resources, questioning, flexible note taking/mapping, skimming, scanning, etc.)
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 3 - OP03 Building comprehension
Skill 4 - OP04 Building vocabulary knowledge
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 4 - VA04 Recognizing and reading words
AK P.S.3.2 - Read text aloudAK R3.2 - Rehearse and read texts aloud to an audience, in performances such as readers' theater, reading to younger students or peers, or as part of formal presentations including research reports and literature responses.
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency
Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds
AK 3.2.1 - Read text aloud - The student reads texts aloud by Rehearsing and reading aloud with expression from a variety of genres to an audience
Skill Area 1 - Overall Product(OP)
Skill 5 - OP05 Building fluency
Skill Area 5 - Fluency (FL) Skill 2 - FL02 Practicing fluency via reader's theatreSkill 3 - FL03 Practicing fluency via passage and quote read-alouds
AK 3.2.2 - Read text aloud - The student reads texts aloud by Giving an oral formal presentation (e.g., research reports, literature responses)AK P.S.3.3 - Restate or summarize
AK R3.3 - Restate and summarize information or ideas from a text and connect new information or ideas to prior knowledge and experience.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 8, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 1 - CS01 Using background knowledge to understand text
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries
AK 3.3.1 - Restate or summarize - The student restates/summarizes and connects information by Restating and summarizing main ideas or events, in correct sequence, after reading a text (e.g., paraphrasing, constructing a topic outline, charting or mapping main ideas or events) or identifies accurate restatements and summaries of main ideas or events or generalizations of a text
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 6 - CS06 Summarizing main points of text
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and detailsSkill 15 - WR15 Writing summaries
AK 3.3.2 - Restate or summarize - The student restates/summarizes and connects information by Connecting information within a text by making inferences and/or drawing conclusions across texts or other summarized informationAK 3.3.3 - Restate or summarize - The student restates/summarizes and connects information by Connecting new information or ideas to prior knowledge and experience by citing or explaining relevant examples or concepts (e.g., cells get energy from glucose just as cars get energy from gas)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 1 - CS01 Using background knowledge to understand text
AK P.S.3.4 - Assess support of main ideaAK R3.4 - Clarify and connect main ideas and concepts, identify their relationship to other sources and related topics, and provide supporting details.
Skill Area 3 - Literacy Experience and Appreciation (LE)
Skill 3 - LE03 Understanding concepts and ideas
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 8 - CS08 Identifying main idea and details
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 8, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 3.4.1 - Assess support of main idea - The student demonstrates understanding of main ideas/arguments by Identifying or explaining the main ideas in various types of texts (i.e., recognizing or developing appropriate titles, generalizations, assertions)
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 8 - CS08 Identifying main idea and details
AK 3.4.2 - Assess support of main idea - The student demonstrates understanding of main ideas/arguments by Locating information in narrative and informative text to answer questions related to main ideas or key details
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 7 - CS07 Asking and answering questions about the text
Skill 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was read
AK 3.4.3 - Assess support of main idea - The student demonstrates understanding of main ideas/arguments by Comparing/contrasting the main ideas or concepts between related textsAK 3.4.4 - Assess support of main idea - The student demonstrates understanding of main ideas/arguments by Explaining connections among main ideas/concepts (text to self, text to text, text to world)
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
AK P.S.3.5 - Follow multi-step directionsAK R3.5 - Read and follow multi-step directions to complete a task, and identify the sequence prescribed.
AK 3.5.1 - Follow multi-step directions - The student follows multi-step directions by Completing a task by following written, multi-step directions (e.g., answer a multi-faceted text question)
Skill Area 2 - Technology - Software (TS)
Skill 2 - TS02 Following instructions within the program
AK 3.5.2 - Follow multi-step directions - The student follows multi-step directions by Identifying the sequence of steps in a list of directions (e.g., what is the first step, what is the second step)
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 8, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK P.S.3.6 - Identify conventions of forms of textAK R3.6 - Analyze basic rules (conventions) of the four genres of fiction (short story, drama, novel, and poetry) and non-fiction.AK 3.6.1 - Identify conventions of forms of text - The student analyzes and evaluates conventions and techniques of genres by Analyzing the characteristics and the effect on the reader of non-fiction and the four major structural genres: poetry, drama, novel, short story
AK 3.6.2 - Identify conventions of forms of text - The student analyzes and evaluates conventions and techniques of genres by Analyzing the use of literary devices appropriate to genre (i.e., dialogue, simile, metaphor, personification, foreshadowing, time sequence, imagery, or repetition) to analyze literary works and non-fiction
Skill Area 4 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)
Skill 17 - VA17 Understanding figurative language
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 13 - CS13 Understanding dialogueSkill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craft
AK P.S.3.7 - Analyze story elements
AK R.3.7 - Analyze and evaluate narrative elements including plot, character, setting, and point of view to determine their importance to the story.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotSkill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterizationSkill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of view
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 8, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 3.7.1 - Analyze story elements - The student analyzes and evaluates literary elements and devices by Identifying or describing or making logical predictions about (citing evidence and support from text) plot, setting, character, point of view, and theme
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 2 - CS02 Making predictions about text
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choicesSkill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotSkill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterizationSkill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of viewSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
AK 3.7.2 - Analyze story elements - The student analyzes and evaluates literary elements and devices by Comparing and contrasting literary elements and devices in a variety of works by a variety of authors
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 5 - CS05 Comparing and contrasting
AK 3.7.3 - Analyze story elements - The student analyzes and evaluates literary elements and devices by Analyzing and evaluating the importance to the story of plot, setting, character, point of view, and theme
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plot
Skill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting
Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterizationSkill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of viewSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
AK P.S.3.8 - Analyze author's purposeAK R3.8.a - Differentiate between fact and opinion in text.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 10 - CS10 Differentiating fact and opinion
AK R3.8.b - Analyze an author's purpose and offer a critical opinion of the effectiveness of the text in meeting that purpose.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purpose
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 8, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 10 - WR10 Summarizing the author's purpose
AK 3.8.1 - Analyze author's purpose - The student expresses opinion/differentiates fact from opinion/critiques the effectiveness of text by Identifying bias/propaganda by citing textual evidence
AK 3.8.2 - Analyze author's purpose - The student expresses opinion/differentiates fact from opinion/critiques the effectiveness of text by Analyzing author's purpose (e.g., to narrate, inform, entertain, explain, persuade) by citing textual evidence
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purpose
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 10 - WR10 Summarizing the author's purpose
AK P.S.3.9 - Support understanding of themeAK R3.9 - Connect themes to personal experiences, experiences of others, and other texts, and locate evidence from texts to support or illustrate these connections.
Skill Area 6 - Oral Comprehension and Speaking Skills (OS)
Skill 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience
AK 3.9.1 - Support understanding of theme - The student connects themes by Locating evidence within the text to make connections to an author's message, theme, or purpose
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices
Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purposeSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme
Skill Area 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 10 - WR10 Summarizing the author's purpose
AK 3.9.2 - Support understanding of theme - The student connects themes by Utilizing textual evidence to make thematic connections between texts
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Agency Tag Set NameAlaska, Reading, 2005, Grade 8, Grade Level Expectations, State Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description
Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameSuccessful Reader
AK 3.9.3 - Support understanding of theme - The student connects themes by Making thematic connections between literary and other texts related to personal experiences, experiences of others, prior knowledge, and the broader world of ideasAK P.S.3.10 - Compare historical/cultural influencesAK R3.10 - Compare and contrast how texts reflect historical and cultural influences.
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 17 - CS17 Understanding historical/cultural factors
AK 3.10.1 - Compare historical/cultural influences - The student connects and evaluates cultural influences/events by Comparing and contrasting cultural events, ideas, settings, and influences in one story or text across other similar stories or texts in other cultures (e.g., individual/family/community identity formation)AK 3.10.2 - Compare historical/cultural influences - The student connects and evaluates cultural influences/events by Analyzing the effects of historical or cultural influences/events on texts
Skill Area 7 - Comprehension Strategies for Literature and Content Area Reading (CS)
Skill 17 - CS17 Understanding historical/cultural factors
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