READING
We need to teach our children not only how to read but rather; to read
to understand their place in the world. It is to tap into their curiosity of wanting to know and wanting to learn in order to establish their identities and opinions.
Reading is then ultimately about Reading the World.
KINDERGARTEN
Foundational Reading
KA Developing Letter-Sound
Relationships
KB Relationship of Words
KC Retell-Understanding the sequence
of a text (fiction/nonfiction)
KD Did you know: Identifying fact and
developing opinions
KE Recalling information-Strengthening
short term memory
KF Reading Punctuation-Intonation &
Building Fluency
1ST GRADE
Reading Comprehension
1A Daily Phonics
1B Decoding multi-syllabic words
1C Understanding Patterns
1D Learning about Characters
1E Reading with Punctuation
1F Identifying Main Idea
1G Summarizing
1H Making Predictions
2ND GRADE
Reading to Retell
2A Getting to know characters
2B Making Predictions
2C Stating Opinions
2D Reading for information
2E Compare/Contrast fiction/NF
2F Creating a bank of knowledge
Phonics
3RD GRADE
Reading for Information
A3: Fiction: Story Elements
B3: Fiction: Character Analysis
C3: Fiction: Identifying Theme, Understanding Mood and Tone
D3: Nonfiction: Reading to Inform
Science
Nature: Real-world phenomena
Environment
Biography
E3: Poetry
F3: Research and Synthesis
4TH GRADE
Reading Between the Lines: Inferential Thinking
4A: Character Analysis:
4B: American History
4C: Poetry:
4D: Historical Fiction
4E: Mythology/Folklore
5TH GRADE
Reading the World
5A: Reading Literature
5B: Research and Analysis: Gathering information for synthesis
5C: Reading: Compare and Contrasting information to develop argument
5D: Historical Fiction
5E: Poetry Analysis and History
Overview of New York’s Next Generation Learning Standards for Reading (Grades 6–8)
Here’s an easy-to-understand breakdown of what your child will be working on in reading from grades 6 through 8:
1. Reading a Wide Range of Texts
• Literature: This includes novels, short stories, plays, and poetry.
• Informational Texts: This includes articles, biographies, historical documents, and essays.
• Students learn to understand and analyze different types of writing and explore various cultures, perspectives, and time periods.
2. Understanding Key Ideas and Details
• Students will learn to:
• Identify central ideas and themes.
• Summarize texts clearly and accurately.
• Understand how characters and ideas develop over time.
• Use evidence from the text to support their answers or opinions.
3. Analyzing Craft and Structure
• Students will explore how authors use words, sentences, tone, and structure to create meaning.
• They learn to understand figurative language, connotations of words, and how text structure impacts the message.
4. Integrating and Comparing Information
• Middle schoolers are taught to read multiple texts on the same topic and compare how different authors present ideas.
• They practice analyzing texts with conflicting information and determining which arguments are stronger.
5. Developing Vocabulary
• Students expand their vocabulary by using context clues, understanding Greek and Latin roots, and learning academic vocabulary they’ll use in all subjects.
6. Reading Complex Texts with Confidence
• By 8th grade, students should be able to read and understand more challenging material, preparing them for high school-level reading.
• They learn to persevere through difficult texts by breaking them down and asking questions.
How This Helps Your Child
• These skills prepare students for high school assignments, state tests, and real-world reading they will encounter in careers and college.
• They help students become strong thinkers, communicators, and problem-solvers.