EALR: the exact wording of the EALR

You can find the EALRs and their components at:

EALR Links/

Describe this EALR, using your own words or, if you prefer take representative selections from the benchmarks or GLEs/"evidences of learning" that communicate the essence of this EALR. Before describing the EALR be sure to review all the components as well as the GLEs or benchmarks – which will require reading the corresponding GLE's or benchmarks on the OSPI website.

You can find the GLEs and benchmarks at:

www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/default.aspx

Preparation: list specific experiences: coursework, informal learning, job experience, etc. that have prepared you to teach this EALR

Self-assessment – i. very prepared, ii..sufficiently prepared, iii. need more preparation

If iii, briefly describe an improvement strategy

1: The student understands and uses different skills and strategies to read.

• Use word recognition skills and strategies to read and comprehend text.
• Use vocabulary (word meaning) strategies to comprehend text.
• Build vocabulary through wide reading.
• Apply word recognition skills and strategies to read fluently.

2: The student understands the meaning of what is read.

• Demonstrate evidence of reading comprehension.
• Understand and apply knowledge of text components to comprehend text.
• Expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information and ideas in literary and informational text.
• Think critically and analyze author’s use of language, style, purpose, and perspective in informational and literary text.

3: The student reads different materials for a variety of purposes.

• Read to learn new information.
• Read to perform a task.
• Read for career application.
• Read for literary/narrative experience in a variety of genres.

4: The student sets goals and evaluates progress to improve reading.

• Assess reading strengths and need for improvement.
• Develop interests and share reading experiences.