English Language Arts
Power Standards and Learning Targets
Essential Understandings
Power Standards and Learning Targets
1. The student will be able to read and comprehend in the 2-3 text complexity.
1.1 I can describe key ideas and details in literary text.
1.2 I can describe elements of craft and structure in literary text.
1.3 I can support my knowledge and ideas within literary text through the use of textual evidence.
1.4 I can describe key ideas and details in informational text.
1.5 I can identify the elements that make a text informational.
1.6 I can support my knowledge and ideas within informational text through the use of textual evidence.
2. The student will be able to apply reading foundational skills to grade level text.
2.1 I can apply grade level phonics skills in decoding words.
2.2 I can read accurately and fluently to support comprehension within grade level text
3. The student will be able to compose a variety of writing pieces.
3.1 I can write a narrative piece.
3.2 I can write an informative piece.
3.3 I can write an opinion piece.
4. The student will be able to justify their thinking through collaborative discussions.
4.1 I can engage in comprehension discussions through collaboration.
5. The student will be able to apply the use of the English Language.
5.1 I can demonstrate the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
5.2 I can demonstrate the conventions of standard English capitalization and punctuation.
5.3 I can use learned spelling patterns in daily writing.
5.4 I can acquire and use vocabulary.
- Words and word parts have various meanings that can be acquired through different strategies.
- Writers use a wide range of structure, genres, and techniques to convey meaning effectively.
- Critical thinking skills help us evaluate ideas and information.
- Using resources allows us to access and evaluate information to learn and solve problems.
- Communicating effectively in professional and social settings allows us to share our ideas and information with others.
- Writing techniques vary depending on purpose and audience.
Power Standards and Learning Targets
1. The student will be able to read and comprehend in the 2-3 text complexity.
1.1 I can describe key ideas and details in literary text.
1.2 I can describe elements of craft and structure in literary text.
1.3 I can support my knowledge and ideas within literary text through the use of textual evidence.
1.4 I can describe key ideas and details in informational text.
1.5 I can identify the elements that make a text informational.
1.6 I can support my knowledge and ideas within informational text through the use of textual evidence.
2. The student will be able to apply reading foundational skills to grade level text.
2.1 I can apply grade level phonics skills in decoding words.
2.2 I can read accurately and fluently to support comprehension within grade level text
3. The student will be able to compose a variety of writing pieces.
3.1 I can write a narrative piece.
3.2 I can write an informative piece.
3.3 I can write an opinion piece.
4. The student will be able to justify their thinking through collaborative discussions.
4.1 I can engage in comprehension discussions through collaboration.
5. The student will be able to apply the use of the English Language.
5.1 I can demonstrate the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
5.2 I can demonstrate the conventions of standard English capitalization and punctuation.
5.3 I can use learned spelling patterns in daily writing.
5.4 I can acquire and use vocabulary.