READING

1. Students will read fluently using developmentally appropriate skills and strategies.

2. Students will comprehend, analyze, and respond to a wide variety of literary texts.

3. Students will apply skills and strategies appropriate for reading non-fiction texts.

4. Students will demonstrate an appreciation for reading.

WRITING

5. Students will communicate effectively using current conventions of written English.

6. Students’ writing will employ structures that are appropriately coherent, logical and clear to achieve necessary purposes and reach different audiences.

7. Students’ writing will evidence distinctive voice and creative expression.

LISTENING AND SPEAKING

8. Students will listen actively and respond critically to oral communication.

9. Students will deliver oral presentations that are poised, focused and interesting.

INFORMATION LITERACY

10. Students will acquire the skills and strategies necessary to critically evaluate information gathered through a variety of media.

11. Students will design, carry out and appropriately document research.

*AERO: American Education Reaches Out

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