A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”
A knowledge and skills statement is a broad statement of what students must know and be able to do. It generally begins with a learning strand and ends with the phrase “The student is expected to:” Knowledge and skills statements always include related student expectations.
Demonstrated Proficiency of ELA.8.5.A
Have students work in small groups to discuss the purposes for reading self-selected texts. Then, have students create a visual representation of their ideas. Consider providing a checklist of expectations students should address.
Possible questions for students to consider in their groups:
What are the benefits of being able to self-select text? How does this affect your learning?
How does self-selecting texts impact your effectiveness as a reader? How does this affect your learning?
Does your purpose differ when reading self-selected texts vs. assigned texts?
Further Explanation
This SE requires students to establish a purpose for reading and set goals or intentions for reading. They answer the question Why am I reading this text? In assigned texts, the purpose is usually established by the teacher or another adult (e.g., summarize a story, produce a book report, or write an argumentative essay in response to a text). However, in self-selected texts, students themselves define the specific reason(s) to read a given text.
Glossary Support for ELA.8.5.A
When students establish purpose for reading, they set their goals or intentions for reading. They answer the question “Why am I reading this text?”For example, the purpose for reading a text might be to learn a new origami project, learn about a favorite character, or seek new information about a musical band. In assigned texts, the purpose is usually established by the teacher or any other adult: summarize a story, make a book report, or write an argumentative essay in response to a text. However, in self-selected texts students must define by themselves the specific reason(s) to read a given text.