Reading: Informational Text

Learning Targets

based on CLIMB standards

Compiled by R. Evington

I can create questions to

show my understanding of

the text.

RI.3.1

I can find evidence in the

text to support my answer.

RI.3.1

I can read and understand

informational text.

RI.3.1

I can identify the main idea

of an informational text.

RI.3.2

I can find and explain key

details that support the

main idea.

RI.3.2

I can use a graphic organizer to

identify the main idea and

supporting details

RI.3.2

I can compare and contrast

historical events within a

text.

RI.3.3

I can compare and contrast

scientific concepts within a

text.

RI.3.3

I can compare and contrast

historical events within a

text.

RI.3.3

I can sequence [historical

events, within a text.

RI.3.3

I can sequence procedures

within a text.

RI.3.3

I can determine the causes and

effects related to a [historical

event, within a text.

RI.3.3

I can determine the causes and

effects related to a [scientific

concept within a text.

RI.3.3

I can determine the causes and

effects related to a [procedure,

within a text.

RI.3.3

I can determine the

meanings of words using

context clues.

RI.3.4

I can determine the

meanings of words using a

glossary.

RI.3.4

I can use headings,,

subheadings,,, , captions,,, , and

diagrams to locate information.

RI.3.5

I can use key words,,

sidebars,, and

hyperlinks.

RI.3.5

I can explain my point of view

and how it compares to the

author’s point of view.

RI.3.6

I can use maps, , photographs, ,

and diagrams to understand

information in the text.

RI.3.7

I can use where,, when,, , why, , and

how key events occur to demonstrate

understanding of the text.

RI.3.7

I can describe connections

between sentences and

paragraphs.

RI.3.8

I can determine cause and

effect between sentences and

paragraphs.

RI.3.8

I can identify words that signal

cause and effect, sequence, or

compare and contrast.

RI.3.8

I can compare and contrast the

most important points and key

details of two texts.

RI.3.9

I can choose informational texts that

interest me.

I can read a variety of informational

texts.

RI.3.10