Punctuation affects meaning and expression in reading. Learners should recognize common punctuation marks and know what they mean. It is helpful if they know the names of punctuation marks, too. Spaces separate words. Letters come in two forms, upper and lower case.
Illustrations play a role in reading.
Learners must be able to 'read' illustrations and recognize what an illustration represents. Illustrations support the message of the print and can be used to help predict its meaning. There is a reading vocabulary that is important to know to refer to books and language.