My Reading Level Targets
Level M
General Book Targets
I can understand an author’s message when they use parenthesis.
I can maintain my comprehension when a sentence moves from one page to the next.
I can use the context of a sentence, paragraph or whole text to determine the meaning of a word
Targets about the Setting
I can talk about the setting and how it is important to the plot
I can talk about the relationship between the setting and the plot of a story
Targets about Summarizing
I can identify significant events in a book and tell how they are related to the problem in a book
I can identify significant events in a book and tell how they are related to the solution in a book
Targets about Predicting
I can make predictions while reading a book
I can search for and use information to confirm or disconfirm predictions
Targets about Making Connections
I can use my life experiences to help me understand a book
I can make connections to other books
I can specify the nature of my connections
Targets about Synthesizing
I consistently check my understanding and search for information when my understanding of a book falls apart
Targets about Theme
I can name the theme in books
Targets about Inferring and Understanding Characters
I can follow how multiple characters change over time
I can use dialog to understand different character perspectives
I can distinguish my point of view from that of characters*
Targets about Analyzing a Book
I can use the pictures to extend, clarify and support my understanding
Targets about Critiquing a Book
I can judge a book and give more than one piece of supportive evidence from the book
I can listen to other perspectives on a book and be open to where that perspective comes from
Informational Text Targets
I can read and understand technical content that I did not know about before reading
I read and gain knowledge from captions under pictures.
I can determine the main idea of a book, talk about the key details and explain how they support the main idea*
I can distinguish my point of view from that of the author*
I can describe the logical connections between sentences and paragraphs in a book*
Compiled By Michelle E. Vanston using The Continuum of Literacy Learning (2007) By Irene
Foutnas and Gay Su Pinnell and the Common Core State Standards.
Level M
General Book Targets
I can understand an author’s message when they use parenthesis.
I can maintain my comprehension when a sentence moves from one page to the next.
I can use the context of a sentence, paragraph or whole text to determine the meaning of a word
Targets about the Setting
I can talk about the setting and how it is important to the plot
I can talk about the relationship between the setting and the plot of a story
Targets about Summarizing
I can identify significant events in a book and tell how they are related to the problem in a book
I can identify significant events in a book and tell how they are related to the solution in a book
Targets about Predicting
I can make predictions while reading a book
I can search for and use information to confirm or disconfirm predictions
Targets about Making Connections
I can use my life experiences to help me understand a book
I can make connections to other books
I can specify the nature of my connections
Targets about Synthesizing
I consistently check my understanding and search for information when my understanding of a book falls apart
Targets about Theme
I can name the theme in books
Targets about Inferring and Understanding Characters
I can follow how multiple characters change over time
I can use dialog to understand different character perspectives
I can distinguish my point of view from that of characters*
Targets about Analyzing a Book
I can use the pictures to extend, clarify and support my understanding
Targets about Critiquing a Book
I can judge a book and give more than one piece of supportive evidence from the book
I can listen to other perspectives on a book and be open to where that perspective comes from
Informational Text Targets
I can read and understand technical content that I did not know about before reading
I read and gain knowledge from captions under pictures.
I can determine the main idea of a book, talk about the key details and explain how they support the main idea*
I can distinguish my point of view from that of the author*
I can describe the logical connections between sentences and paragraphs in a book*
Compiled By Michelle E. Vanston using The Continuum of Literacy Learning (2007) By Irene
Foutnas and Gay Su Pinnell and the Common Core State Standards.