Standards
(Pennsylvania Communication Standardsand Eligible Content)
There are eight categories from which Communication standards are derived. These skill sets are expounded upon in great detail and are sequentially based on grade level. The details of each standard are known as Eligible Content.
Learning to Read Independently
Purposes for Reading Word Recognition Skills Vocabulary Development Comprehension and Interpretation Fluency
Use knowledge of phonics, word analysis (e.g., root words, prefixes and suffixes), syllabication, picture and context clues to decode and understand new words during reading.
Use knowledge of phonics, syllabication, prefixes, suffixes, the dictionary or context clues to decode and understand new words during reading. Use these words accurately in writing and speaking.
Reading Critically in All Content Areas
Detail Inferences Fact from opinion Comparison Analysis and Evaluation
Reading, Analyzing and InterpretingLiterature
Literary Elements Literary Devices Poetry Drama
Types of Writing
Narrative Informational Persuasive
Quality of Writing
Focus Content Organization Style Conventions
Speaking and Listening
Listening Skills Speaking Skills Discussion Presentation
Characteristics and Function of the EnglishLanguage
Word Origins Variations Application
Research
Selection Location of Information Organization
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