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The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.

(6)

Reading/word identification/vocabulary development. The student acquires an extensive vocabulary through reading and systematic word study.  The student is expected to  

(B) 

rely on context to determine meanings of words and phrases such as figurative language, [idioms,] multiple-meaning words, and technical vocabulary;

(C)

apply meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes in order to comprehend; and

(E)

use reference material such as glossary, dictionary, [thesaurus, and available technology] to determine precise meanings and usage.

(7)

Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies.  The student is expected to

(F)

produce summaries of texts by identifying main ideas and their supporting details.

(8)

Reading/variety of texts. The student reads extensively and intensively for different purposes and in varied sources, including world literature.   The student is expected to

(B)

read in varied sources such as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, [electronic texts, and other media].

(C)

read American and other world literature, including classic and contemporary works.