Read and write independently

Understand different purposes for speaking and listening

Attract and hold attention of classmates

Recognize large number of words

Use a variety of word id strategies

Regularly read for understanding and fluency

Read text to acquire new information

Summarize what was read

Represent ideas gained from reading

Use references

Revise and edit their own writing

Use appropriate capitalization and punctuation

Use singular and plural nouns and adjust verbs for agreement

Form letters properly

Take simple notes and compile into outlines