They select and know how to translate letter patterns into spoken language using phonics, syllabication, and word parts. They apply this knowledge to achieve fluent oral and silent reading. The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students. In grade one, students begin to make progress toward this goal. 2.2. respond to who, what, when, where, and how questions 2.3. follow one-step written instructions 2.4.
Students read and respond to a wide variety of significant works of children's literature.
Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea. Their writing considers audience and purpose. Students write compositions that describe and explain familiar objects, events, and experiences. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard English and the drafting, research, and organizational strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. Thus, these standards have been placed between the other two.