Virginia SOL Correlations

English & Language Arts

Reading: Vocabulary- 1.X

In first grade, students continue to increase their oral vocabulary on a daily basis in all content areas. Like students in kindergarten, they know more words than they can read or write.  They acquire most of their new vocabulary by listening to spoken language and hearing books read aloud, though reading and discussing books enhances the quality and breadth of their word knowledge (RWG 109).

Reading: Comprehension- 1.X
In first grade, students should learn that comprehension is an active process that requires them to use their own experiences and learn new vocabulary in order to get meaning from stories they hear read aloud.  By the end of the year, students are expected to demonstrate their comprehension of books that they read independently or with a partner, as well as books that adults read to them.  They are also expected to read and understand simple written instructions and functional messages (RWG pg. 104). 

Word Analysis and Spelling- 2.X

In second grade, students also focus on word analysis skills.  Mastery and application of these skills allow students to improve their fluency, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension.  These skills are assessed and taught in a systematic approach through direct instruction, individual and small group activities, and during word play activities.

Reading: Vocabulary- 2.X

In second grade, students continue to increase their vocabulary on a daily basis in all content areas.  Like students in kindergarten and first grade, they know more words than they can read or write.  They acquire most of their new vocabulary by listening to spoken language and hearing books read aloud, though reading and discussing books enhances the quality and breadth of their word knowledge (RWG 109).

Reading: Comprehension- 2.X
In second grade, most students should be readers.  When they read independently, they can understand and enjoy books that are considerably longer and more complex in plot, vocabulary, syntax, and structure than the books they read in first grade.  While guided reading is the focus of instruction, silent and independent reading will increase, with some parts of books read aloud for emphasis, clarification, or pleasure.  Reading programs focus on both narrative and informational/functional text and the comprehension strategies of identifying main ideas, making and confirming predictions, and formulating questions about what they are learning across the curricula.

Reading: Vocabulary and Comprehension- 3.X
In third grade, most students are readers. When they read independently, they can understand and enjoy books that are considerably longer and more complex in plot, vocabulary, syntax, and structure than the books they read in second grade. While guided reading is the focus of instruction, silent and independent reading will increase, with some parts of books read aloud for emphasis, clarification, or pleasure. Reading programs focus on vocabulary development for both narrative and informational/functional text and the comprehension strategies of identifying main ideas, making and confirming predictions, and formulating questions about what they are learning across the curricula.

Reading: Vocabulary and Comprehension- 4.X
In fourth grade, students have learned how to read and now continue to build and expand vocabulary and comprehension skills.  Students build fluency as they use word analysis and context clues.  They read widely from content-area texts and nonfiction trade books as well as the fiction genres of poetry, classic literature, and contemporary literature.  While poetry is a part of the curriculum at each grade level, there is an emphasis on reading and writing poetry at fourth grade.  There is also an emphasis on biographies and historical fiction.  Students use reading strategies before, during, and after reading to develop and demonstrate comprehension.  The use of graphic organizers facilitates students' understanding of text organization and helps them to summarize and draw conclusions from narrative and informational/functional text.

Reading: Vocabulary and Comprehension- 5.X
In fifth grade, students are independent readers of a variety of literary forms.  They are comfortable reading both fiction and nonfiction text.  Emphasis is on developing critical reading skills in order to examine implied relationships and understandings, recognize how character and plot are developed, and formulate and justify opinions about text.  Students also continue to organize information they extract from text and represent their understanding graphically and in writing.

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