Alaska State Standards Alignments Grades Four through...

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


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 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 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)




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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 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 4 - OP04 Building vocabulary knowledge


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 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 22 - CS22 Answering questions about what was read

Skill 33 - CS33 Locating information for specific purposes


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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 6 - OP06 Developing comprehension strategiesSkill 11 - OP11 Applying comprehension strategies to reading literatureSkill 12 - OP12 Applying comprehension strategies to content area reading


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 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 9 - OS09 Drawing conclusions from passages read aloud

Skill 12 - OS12 Identifying cause and effect relationships within passages read aloud


Skill 9 - CS09 Identifying cause and effect


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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 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




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 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 14 - OS14 Sequencing events within passages read aloud


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 8 - Writing Skills (WR) Skill 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and details


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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 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidence



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 3 - LE03 Understanding concepts and ideas



Skill 8 - CS08 Identifying main idea 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 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 7 - OS07 Connecting read-alouds to personal experience


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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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)



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 8 - LE08 Reading from a variety of genres


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





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 17 - VA17 Understanding figurative language


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 14 - CS14 Recognizing plot

Skill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting

Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterization


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AK R2.8.b - Compare and contrast plots, settings and characters in a variety of works by a variety of authors.


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 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)





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)



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 10 - CS10 Differentiating fact and opinion

AK R2.9.b - Express opinions about a text and support these opinions with textual evidence.




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Skill 6 - OS06 Providing extended discourse with justification in regard to personal information or opinions


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



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





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 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 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choices

Skill 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme


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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





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 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)


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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



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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 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)




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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)]




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)



















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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 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)




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 9 - CS09 Identifying cause and effect

Skill 19 - CS19 Drawing conclusions


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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








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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)





AK P.S.2.6 - Follow multi-step directionsAK R2.6 - Read and follow multi-step directions to complete a simple task.




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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)








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





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)





AK 2.7.4 - Identify forms of text - The student analyzes content and structure of genres by Identifying the characteristics of prose and poetry



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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)










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)



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 26 - CS26 Identifying point of view


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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 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidenceSkill 6 - OS06 Providing extended discourse with justification in regard to personal information or opinions





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












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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)




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





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)



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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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



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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 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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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)



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




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)














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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 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)





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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 9 - CS09 Identifying cause and effectSkill 19 - CS19 Drawing conclusions














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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 7 - WR07 Summarizing the main ideas and details






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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.



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)








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






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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)














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)








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)




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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 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 4 - OS04 Supporting ideas presented orally with examples and evidenceSkill 6 - OS06 Providing extended discourse with justification in regard to personal information or opinions





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






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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)




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





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 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 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



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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 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




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 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words

Skill 16 - VA16 Developing conceptual understandings of words


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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)






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.




AK 3.2.1 - Read text aloud - The student reads texts aloud by Orally interpreting short stories, poetry, and drama to an audience




AK 3.2.2 - Read text aloud - The student reads texts aloud by Reading aloud short factual information (e.g., reports, articles)




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.




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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




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)



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.






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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)



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




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)



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)



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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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 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 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotSkill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting

Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterizationSkill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of view


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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 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



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





AK P.S.3.8 - Analyze author's purposeAK R3.8.a - Differentiate between fact and opinion in text.



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 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purpose


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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





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.



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 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purposeSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme


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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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.



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




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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 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 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



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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 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




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 10 - VA10 Using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words

Skill 16 - VA16 Developing conceptual understandings of words


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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.)






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.




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




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.




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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




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)



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.






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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)



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




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)



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)



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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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 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 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotSkill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting

Skill 16 - CS16 Understanding characterizationSkill 26 - CS26 Identifying point of view


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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 4 - CS04 Analyzing author's choicesSkill 14 - CS14 Recognizing plotSkill 15 - CS15 Recognizing setting


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



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





AK P.S.3.8 - Analyze author's purposeAK R3.8.a - Differentiate between fact and opinion in text.



AK R3.8.b - Analyze an author's purpose and offer a critical opinion of the effectiveness of the text in meeting that purpose.





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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





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.



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 18 - CS18 Understanding the author’s craftSkill 24 - CS24 Understanding text/author's purposeSkill 27 - CS27 Identifying theme


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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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.



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




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