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Detailed Alignment 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING.1.2.F — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

ELA.K.2.E
develop handwriting by accurately forming all uppercase and lowercase letters using appropriate directionality.
ELA.1.2.F

develop handwriting by printing words, sentences, and answers legibly leaving appropriate spaces between words.

ELA.2.2.E
develop handwriting by accurately forming all cursive letters using appropriate strokes when connecting letters.
ELA.3.2.D
write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words.
ELA.4.2.C
write legibly in cursive to complete assignments.
ELA.5.2.C

write legibly in cursive.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING.1.2.F — Breakout of skills

Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.

The student is expected to
develop handwriting
by printing words legibly leaving appropriate spaces between words
by printing sentences legibly leaving appropriate spaces between words
by printing answers legibly leaving appropriate spaces between words

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