Middle School/High School Intervention Series Reading Levels 1.0 5.9 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc.
Finding Main Idea Recalling Facts and Details Understanding Sequence 1.1.A, 2.1.A determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate 1.14.I, 2.11.J recognize the story problem(s) or plot 3.11.J recognize the story problem(s) or plot 3.9.H produce summaries of text selections 4.10.F, 5.10.F, 6.10.F, 7.10.F, 8.10.F determine a text's main ideas and how those ideas are supported with details 7.1.C understand the major ideas and supporting evidence in spoken messages EngI.7.F identify main ideas and their supporting details EngII.7.F, EngIII.7.F, EngIV.8.F produce summaries of texts by identifying main ideas and their supporting details 1.12.C, 2.9.C retell or act out the order of important events in stories 1.14.I recognize the story problem(s) or plot 3.9.C retell or act out the order of important events in stories 3.9.H produce summaries of text selections 4.10.F, 5.10.F, 6.10.F, 7.10.F, 8.10.F determine a text's main (or major) ideas and how those ideas are supported with details 4.10.G paraphrase and summarize text to recall, inform, and organize ideas 4.10.E, 5.10.E, 6.10.E, 7.10.E, 8.10.E use the text's structure or progression of ideas such as cause and effect or chronology to locate and recall information EngI.7.F identify main ideas and their supporting details EngII.7.F, EngIII.7.F, EngIV.8.F produce summaries of texts by identifying main ideas and their supporting details 1.12.C, 2.9.C retell or act out the order of important events in stories 1.14.I recognize the story problem(s) or plot 3.9.C retell or act out the order of important events in stories 3.9.H produce summaries of text selections 4.10.E, 5.10.E, 6.10.E, 7.10.E, 8.10.E use the text's structure or progression of ideas such as cause and effect or chronology to locate and recall information 6.12.I analyze ways authors organize and present ideas such as through cause/effect, compare/contrast, inductively, deductively, or chronologically EngI.7.E, EngII.7.E, EngIII.7.E, EngIV.8.E analyze text structures such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and chronological ordering 8/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 2
Recognizing Cause and Effect Comparing and Contrasting Making Predictions 4.10.E, 5.10.E, 6.10.E, 7.10.E, 8.10.E use the text's structure or progression of ideas such as cause and effect or chronology to locate and recall information 6.12.I, 7.12.I, 8.12.I analyze ways authors organize and present ideas such as through cause/effect, compare/contrast, inductively, deductively, or chronologically EngI.7.E, EngII.7.E, EngIII.7.E, EngIV.8.E analyze text structures such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and chronological ordering 2.9.G, 3.9.G identify similarities and differences across texts such as in topics, characters, and themes 4.10.I, 5.10.I, 6.10.I, 7.10.I, 8.10.I find similarities and differences across texts such as in treatment, scope, or organization 6.12.I, 7.12.I, 8.12analyze ways authors organize and present ideas such as through cause/effect, compare/contrast, inductively, deductively, or chronologically EngI.7.E, EngII.7.E, EngIII.7.E, EngIV.8.E analyze text structures such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and chronological ordering EngII.11.A, EngIII.11.A compare and contrast varying aspects of texts such as themes, conflicts, and allusions EngIV.12.A compare and contrast elements of texts such as themes, conflicts, and allusions both within and across texts EngI.7.H draw inferences such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions and support them from text EngII.7.G, EngIII.7.G draw inferences such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions and support them with text evidence and experience 8/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 3
Finding Word Meaning in Context 1.8.C, 2.5.E use structural cues to recognize words such as compounds, base words, and inflections such as -s, -es, -ed, and ing 1.8.F, 2.5.G use knowledge of word order (syntax) and context to support word identification and confirm word meaning 1.11.A, 2.8.A discuss meanings of words and develop vocabulary through meaningful/concrete experiences 1.11.B, 2.8.B, 3.8.A, 4.9.A develop vocabulary by listening to and discussing both familiar and conceptually challenging selections read aloud 1.12.A, 2.9.A, 3.9.A use prior knowledge to anticipate meaning and make sense of texts 3.5.D use root words and other structural cues such as prefixes, suffixes, and derivational endings to recognize words 3.5.E use knowledge of word order (syntax) and context to support word identification and confirm word meaning 3.8.B develop vocabulary through reading 4.6.A apply knowledge of letter-sound correspondences, language structure, and context to recognize words 4.6.B, 5.6.B, 6.6.B use structural analysis to identify root words with prefixes such as dis-, non-, in-; and suffixes such as - ness, -tion, -able 4.9.B, 5.9.B draw on experiences to bring meanings to words in context such as interpreting figurative language and multiple-meaning words 4.9.D, 5.9.D, 6.9.D, 7.9.D, 8.9.D determine meanings of derivatives by applying knowledge of the meanings of root words such as like, pay, or happy and affixes such as dis-, pre-, un- 5.9.A, 6.9.A, 7.9.A, 8.9.A develop vocabulary by listening to selections read aloud 6.6.A, 7.6.A, 8.6.A apply knowledge of letter-sound correspondences, language structure, and context to recognize words 6.9.B, 7.9.B, 8.9.D draw on experiences to bring meanings to words in context such as interpreting idioms, multiplemeaning words, and analogies 6.9.F distinguish denotative and connotative meanings 7.6.B, 8.6.B use structural analysis to identify words, including knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and prefixes/suffixes EngI.6.B, EngII.6.B, EngIII.6.B, EngIV.7.B rely on context to determine meanings of words and phrases such as figurative language, idioms, multiple meaning words, and technical vocabulary 8/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 4
Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion 1.15.C, EngI.13.E, EngII.13.E, EngIII.13.E draw conclusions from information gathered 2.10.C support interpretations or conclusions with examples drawn from text 3.10.C support interpretations or conclusions with examples drawn from text 4.10.H, 5.10.H, 6.10.H, 7.10.H, 8.10.H draw inferences such as conclusions or generalizations and support them with text evidence and experience 4.13.G, 5.13.G, 6.13.G, 7.13.G, 8.13.J draw conclusions from information gathered from multiple sources 6.12.I, 7.12.I, 8.12.I analyze ways authors organize and present ideas such as through cause/effect, compare/contrast, inductively, deductively, or chronologically EngI.7.H draw inferences such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions and support them from text EngII.7.G, EngIII.7.G draw inferences such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions and support them with text evidence and experience EngIV.8.G draw inferences and support them with textual evidence and experience 3.9.J distinguish fact from opinion in various texts, including news stories and advertisements 4.10.J, 5.10.J, 6.10.J, 7.10.J, 8.10.J distinguish fact and opinion in various texts 5.2.C, 6.2.C, 7.2.C, 8.2.C distinguish between the speaker's opinion and verifiable fact EngI.12.B, EngII.12.B, EngIII.12.B evaluate the credibility of information sources, including how the writer's motivation may affect that credibility EngI.12.C analyze text to evaluate the logical argument and to determine the mode of reasoning used such as induction and deduction EngII.12.C, EngIII.12.C, EngIV.13.C recognize logical, deceptive, and/or faulty modes of persuasion in texts EngIV.13.E describe how a writer's motivation, stance, or position may affect text credibility, structure, and tone 8/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 5
Identifying Author s Purpose Interpreting Figurative Language 1.12.B, 2.9.B, 3.9.B establish purposes for reading and listening such as to be informed, to follow directions, and to be entertained 2.1.A, 3.1.A, 4.1.A, 5.1.A, 6.1.A, 7.1.A, 8.1.A determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate 4.12.C, 5.12.C, 6.12.A, 7.12.A, 8.12.A identify the purposes of different types of texts such as to inform, influence, express, or entertain 4.10.B, 5.10.B, 6.10.B, 7.10.B, 8.10B, EngIV.8.A establish and adjust purposes for reading such as reading to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy, and to solve problems 4.12.J, 5.12.J, 6.12.H, 7.12.H, 8.12.H describe how the author's perspective or point of view affects the text 8.8.C read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer's craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing EngI.7.A, EngII.7.A, EngIII.7.A establish a purpose for reading such as to discover, interpret, and enjoy and solve problems 4.9.B, 5.9.B draw on experiences to bring meanings to words in context such as interpreting figurative language and multiple-meaning words 6.9.B, 7.9.B, 8.9.B draw on experiences to bring meanings to words in context such as interpreting idioms, multiplemeaning words, and analogies 6.12.J, 7.12.J, 8.12.J recognize and interpret literary devices such as flashback, foreshadowing, and symbolism 6.15.G, 7.15.G, 8.15.G use literary devices effectively such as suspense, dialogue, and figurative language EngI.6.B, 2.6B, 3.6B rely on context to determine meanings of words and phrases such as figurative language, idioms, multiple meaning words, and technical vocabulary EngI.11.G recognize and interpret poetic elements like metaphor, simile, personification, and the effect of sound on meaning EngII.11.D, EngIII.11.D, EngIV.12.E analyze the melodies of literary language, including its use of evocative words and rhythms 8/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 6
Summarizing Throughout the series 2.9.H, 3.9.H produce summaries of text selections 4.10.G, 5.10.G, 6.10.G, 7.10.G, 8.10.G paraphrase and summarize text to recall, inform, and organize ideas 4.21.D, 5.21.D, 6.20.D, 7.20.D, 8.20.D summarize and organize ideas gained from multiple sources in useful ways such as outlines, conceptual maps, learning logs, and timelines 5.13.E, 6.13.E, 7.13.E, 8.13.E summarize and organize information from multiple sources by taking notes, outlining ideas, and making charts 7.1.D, 8.1.D listen to learn by taking notes, organizing, and summarizing spoken ideas EngI.7.G summarize texts EngII.7.F, EngIII.7.F, EngIV.8.F produce summaries of texts by identifying main ideas and their supporting details 1.9.A, 2.6.A, 3.6.A, 4.7.A, 5.7.A, 6.7.A, 7.7.A, 8.7.A read regularly in independent-level materials texts in which no more than approximately 1 in 20 words is difficult for the reader 1.9.B, 2.6.B, 3.6.B, 4.7.B, 5.7.B, 6.7.B, 7.7.B, 8.7.B read regularly in instructional-level materials that are challenging but manageable texts in which no more than approximately 1 in 10 words is difficult for the reader 1.10.A read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, including classic and contemporary works, for pleasure and/or information 2.7.B, 3.7.B read from a variety of genres for pleasure and to acquire information from both print and electronic sources 3.9.K, 4.10.K, 5.10.K, 6.10.K, 7.10.K, 8.10.K answer different types and levels of questions such as open-ended, literal, and interpretative as well as test-like questions such as multiple choice, true-false, and short answer 6.8.C, 7.8.C, 8.8.C read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer's craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing EngI.8.A, EngII.8.A, EngIII.8.A, EngIV.9.A read to be entertained, to appreciate a writer's craft, to be informed, to take action, and to discover models to use in his/her own writing 8/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 7