Bridging+Reader

=Bridging Reader=

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 * =Descriptors= || =Notes= ||
 * Reads medium level chapter books. || ||
 * Chooses reading materials at appropriate level. || ||
 * Expands knowledge of different genres (e.g., realistic fiction, historical fiction, and fantasy).
 * Reads aloud with expression. || ||
 * Uses resources (e.g., encyclopedias, CD-ROMs, and nonfiction texts) to locate and sort information with guidance. || ||
 * Gathers information by using the table of contents, captions, glossary, and index (text organizers) with guidance. || ||
 * Gathers and uses information from graphs, charts, tables, and maps with guidance. || ||
 * Increases vocabulary by using context cues, other reading strategies, and resources (e.g., dictionary and thesaurus) with guidance. || ||
 * Demonstrates understanding of the difference between fact and opinion. || ||
 * Follows multi-step written directions independently. || ||
 * Discusses setting, plot, characters, and point of view (literary elements) with guidance. || ||
 * Responds to issues and ideas in literature as well as facts or story events. || ||
 * Makes connections to other authors, books, and perspectives. || ||
 * Participates in small group literature discussions with guidance. || ||
 * Uses reasons and examples to support ideas and opinions with guidance. || ||