Beginning consonants 3.5 Begins to use print connections such as directionality, some letters and punctuation, and the relationship of illustration to text. Global Understanding, Developing Interpretation, Personal Response, and Critical stance in order to construct, to examine, and to extend meaning. Makes predictions about characters and events using information from text. Identifies words from the story that describe the setting. Compares story elements within and across stories.
Information Identifies new information in passage and relates it to prior knowledge.
5.2 Selects and uses language related materials to obtain information. 6.2 Identifies the difference between hearing and active listening. 6.3 Demonstrates active listening by hearing, understanding, evaluating, and responding in both small and large groups. 6.4 Listens to determine a speaker's purpose. 6.5 Interprets verbal and non-verbal communication.