READING

• Use variety of strategies like context clues, word origins, analogies to explain the meaning of words
• Read for a variety of purposes (e.g., to gain knowledge, to aid in making decisions, to receive instructions, to follow an argument, to enjoy).
• Use specific strategies to clear up confusing parts of text

WRITING

• Use topic sentences, elaborate relevantly and use concluding sentences to correctly organize Individual paragraphs.
• Write for various purposes like explanations, descriptions, use various literary devices like simile, metaphors, and onomatopoeia.
• Demonstrate understanding of Standard English punctuation including commas, parenthesis, question marks, capitalization, and parts of speech.