Reading Level 1
Reading Level 1
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General resources for Reading Level 1
Reading Level 1 Standards (old standards follow in bold)
Strategies for Decoding or Comprehending
RE 1.1: The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text RE 1.1
(1)1.1.1 Given spoken words or sounds identifying initial, middle, and final sound in 1-syllable words; blending 3-4 phonemes into a whole word; segmenting 3 and 4 phonemes in 1 syllable words; distinguishing, reproducing, and manipulating sounds for common letter combinations (i.e. word families, consonant blends, and digraphs) (1.6)
(1)1.1.2 Reading regularly spelled one syllable words using decoding skills, including knowledge of letter-sound relationships (phonics), digraphs, long and short vowel patterns (2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6)
(1)1.1.3 Reading high frequency words
(1)1.1.4 Obtaining information using text features (e.g., titles, illustrations, table of contents, speech bubbles) (1.14, 2.10)
(1)1.1.5 Identifying the meaning of new vocabulary, using new vocabulary in context
(1)1.1.6 Self-monitoring and self-correcting while reading (e.g., recognizing when there is a mismatch and using other strategies to correct)
(1)1.1.7 Demonstrating understanding of concepts of print including: one-to-one matching, return sweep when reading, meaning of ending punctuation, capital and lower case letters (e.g., sentences and names begin with capitals) (1.24)
Comprehension of Literal or Inferred Meaning
RE 1.2: The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text RE 1.2
(1)1.2.1 Answering who, where, and what questions after listening to or reading a story
(1)1.2.2 Generating questions to clarify meaning of text (2.16)
(1)1.2.3 Making and verifying predictions based on information from the story (1.14, 2.12)
(1)1.2.4 Drawing conclusions about stories or information while listening or reading (e.g., comparing and contrasting)
Fluency
RE 1.3: The student reads text aloud RE 1.3
(1)1.3.1 Reading orally with rhythm, flow, and expression, showing understanding of punctuation and other conventions of print (e.g., bold, all capital letters) at a pace similar to own speech
Restating or Summarizing Information
RE 1.4: The student restates/summarizes information RE 1.4
(1)1.4.1 Retelling or dramatizing a story after reading it (2.9)
(1)1.4.2 Restating information after listening to text
Understanding of Main Idea
RE 1.5: The student demonstrates an understanding of main idea RE 1.5
(1)1.5.1 Identifying the main idea of a text (2.8)
Following Directions
RE 1.6: The student follows oral and written directions RE 1.6
(1)1.6.1 Following two-step oral directions to complete a task (1.17)
(1)1.6.2 Following symbol, icon, or written directions to complete a task
Analyzing Content and Structure of Genres
RE 1.7: The student analyzes content and structure of genres RE 1.7
(1)1.7.1 Identifying fiction, non-fiction, and poetry
(1)1.7.2 Identifying use of rhyme in text
Analyzing Literary Elements and Devices
RE 1.8: The student analyzes literary elements and devices RE 1.8
(1)1.8.1 Identifying problem and solution, main characters, and setting (where and when) in fiction (2.8)
Differentiating Fact and Opinion
RE 1.9: The student analyzes content of text to differentiate fact and opinion RE 1.9
(1)1.9.1 Expressing own opinion about material read/heard (1.13, 2.11)
Connecting Themes
RE 1.10: The student connects themes RE 1.10
(1)1.10.1 Making relevant connections between text and personal experiences and other texts (2.13)
Making Connections Between Cultural Influences/Events
RE 1.11: The student makes connections between cultural influences/events RE 1.11
(1)1.11.1 recognizing that stories originate in various cultures
