Understand the main idea of simple expository information. Use information contained in chapter and section headings, topic sentences, and summary sentences to construct there in ideas. Recognize when a text is primarily intended to instruct or to persuade. Understand common technical terms used in instructional and informational texts. Recognize when and how new information in a text connects to prior knowledge.
Effective communication can improve the work of writers and speakers.
Students will use a wide range of strategies to address different audiences for a variety of purposes. Students will write or speak for reflective, creative and informational purposes. Tell about experiences and discoveries, both orally and in writing. Respond to stories orally and in writing. Respond to remarks or statements orally and in writing.