1. reading
1.1. informational texts
1.1.1. organizing print features
1.1.2. meaning and context
1.1.2.1. predictions
1.1.2.2. inferences
1.1.2.3. drawing conclusions
1.1.2.4. analyzing/synthesizing
1.1.2.5. supporting with evidence
1.1.3. research events, topics, ideas
1.1.3.1. compare & contrast
1.1.3.2. use multiple media formats
1.2. foundational skills
1.2.1. phonological awareness
1.2.1.1. phonics
1.2.1.1.1. spoken words
1.2.1.1.2. syllables
1.2.1.1.3. sounds
1.2.1.2. phonemic awareness
1.2.2. print concepts
1.2.3. meaning and context
1.2.3.1. interpretation
1.2.3.1.1. tone
1.2.3.1.2. diction
1.2.3.1.3. illustration
1.2.3.2. predictions
1.2.3.3. inferring
1.2.3.3.1. asking inferential questions
1.2.3.4. drawing conclusions
1.2.3.5. analyzing
1.2.3.5.1. summarizing key details
1.2.3.5.2. determining themes
1.2.3.5.3. relationships
1.2.3.5.4. parts of a story
1.2.3.6. synthesizing
1.3. literature
1.3.1. comprehension
1.3.1.1. word analysis
1.3.1.1.1. decoding
1.3.1.2. fluency
1.3.1.3. interpretation
1.3.1.3.1. imagery
1.3.1.3.2. diction
1.3.1.3.3. tone
1.3.1.4. point of view
1.3.2. independent reading
1.3.2.1. critical thinking
1.3.2.2. self-direction
1.3.3. vocabulary
1.3.3.1. multiple-meaning words, phrases, jargon
1.3.3.2. Greek and Latin Affixes
2. fundamentals
2.1. planning
2.2. drafting
2.3. revising
2.4. editing
2.5. publishing
2.6. reflecting
3. communication
3.1. fundamentals
3.1.1. planning/drafting
3.1.2. revising/editing/reviewing
3.1.3. presenting
3.1.4. reflecting
3.2. discussion
3.2.1. learning/building on ideas of others
3.2.1.1. argue
3.2.1.2. exchange information
3.2.1.3. questioning
3.2.2. cognitive abilities
3.2.2.1. speech
3.2.2.1.1. volume
3.2.2.1.2. facial expressions
3.2.2.1.3. body language
3.2.2.2. vocabulary
3.2.2.2.1. use of figurative language
3.2.2.3. articulation
3.2.2.3.1. logical sequencing
3.2.2.3.2. evidence basis
3.2.2.4. compare/contrast
3.3. technology integration
3.3.1. presentation
3.3.1.1. multimedia
3.3.1.1.1. videos
3.3.1.1.2. photos
3.3.1.1.3. display platforms
3.3.1.2. style
4. writing
4.1. intentional writing
4.1.1. support with evidence
4.1.1.1. inform
4.1.1.2. explain
4.1.1.3. convince/argue
4.1.1.4. entertain
4.2. technology integration
4.2.1. multiple print/multimedia
4.2.2. keyboarding skills
4.3. crafting techniques
4.3.1. paraphrasing
4.3.2. formatting
4.3.3. style/tone
4.3.4. quoting
4.3.5. sequencing
4.3.5.1. transitions
4.3.5.2. conclusion statement
4.4. creative writing
4.4.1. dialogue
4.4.2. imagery
4.4.3. sensory
4.5. grammar
4.5.1. pronouns
4.5.2. adverbs
4.5.3. progressive verb tenses
4.5.4. adjectives
4.5.5. prepositional phrases
4.5.6. coordinating/subordinating conjunctions
4.5.7. homonyms