NEVADA’S CONTENT STANDARDS FOR

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

 

 

This project is a leadership activity funded by a grant from the Nevada State Department of Education, Workforce Investment Act, Title II (Adult Education and Family Literacy). There is no discrimination or denial of participation on the basis of gender, race, national origin, color, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

 

Last Update 7/07

 

 

 

 

Note: This document has been excerpted or adapted from its original format for functional purposes within the warehouse. As a result, the formatting does not match the original. To obtain the full original document and supplementary materials, please visit the state's website at: http://www.literacynet.org/nevada/standards/index.htm

 

 

Table of Contents

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 

NRS Beginning ABE Literacy Level 1: CASAS Beginning Literacy/Pre-Beginning Level A

            READING STANDARD 1: PHONICS

            READING STANDARD 2: VOCABULARY

            READING STANDARD 3: READING COMPREHENSION

            READING STANDARD 4: TEXT IN FORMAT

            READING STANDARD 5: REFERENCE MATERIALS

            READING STANDARD 6: READING STRATEGIES

NRS Beginning Basic Education Level 2: CASAS Beginning Basic Skills Level B

            READING STANDARD 1: PHONICS

            READING STANDARD 2: VOCABULARY

            READING STANDARD 3: READING COMPREHENSION

            READING STANDARD 4: TEXT IN FORMAT

            READING STANDARD 5: REFERENCE MATERIALS

            READING STANDARD 6: READING STRATEGIES

            READING STANDARD 7: READING AND THINKING SKILLS

            READING STANDARD 8: LITERARY ANALYSIS

NRS Intermediate Low Basic Education Level 3: CASAS Intermediate Basic Skills Level B

            READING STANDARD 1: VOCABULARY

            READING STANDARD 2: COMPREHENSION

            READING STANDARD 3: TEXT IN FORMAT

            READING STANDARD 4: REFERENCE MATERIALS

            READING STANDARD 5: STRATEGIES

            READING STANDARD 6: READING AND THINKING SKILLS

            READING STANDARD 7: LITERARY ANALYSIS

NRS Intermediate High Basic Education Level 4: CASAS Advanced Basic Skills Level C

            READING STANDARD 1: VOCABULARY

            READING STANDARD 2: READING COMPREHENSION

            READING STANDARD 3: TEXT IN FORMAT

            READING STANDARD 4: REFERENCE MATERIALS

            READING STANDARD 5: READING STRATEGIES

            READING STANDARD 6: READING AND THINKING SKILLS

            READING STANDARD 7: LITERARY ANALYSIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acknowledgements

 

 

Acknowledgement and gratitude are given to the following for their participation in the development of Nevada’s Adult Basic Education Standards:

 

Claudia Bianca-DeBay, NV ABE CASAS Manager /National Trainer/ Instructional Resources Specialist and member of the CASAS Consortium Content Standards Technical Advisory Project Committee

 

Dawnne Ernette, ABE/ESL Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College

 

Paula Kizis, Literacy Coordinator/Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College

 

Linda Schneider-Erger, Literacy Coordinator/Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College

 

Sheila Fairbairn, Independent Educational Consultant and 18-24 Initiative GED Online Registration Coordinator, Las Vegas

 

Martha Gustafson, Senior Program Specialist, CASAS, San Diego, California

 

CASAS Consortium Content Standards Technical Advisory Project Committee

 

National Institute for Literacy

 

The Nevada ABE Standards were developed in part by the following states’ existing standards:

Arizona

California

Connecticut

Florida

Iowa

Oregon

Texas

 

 

 

 


NRS Beginning ABE Literacy Level: 1 CASAS Beginning Literacy/Pre-Beginning Level A

 

    

Reading & Math Scale Score Ranges: 200 and Below; Writing 136-200

CASAS Assessments: Life Skills Reading 27, 28; LW Reading Forms 81, 81X, 82,82X; ECS Reading Forms 11, 12; Life Skills Math Forms 31, 32; ECS Math Forms 11, 12

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors: Very limited ability to read or write. Persons at the upper end of this score range can read and write numbers and letters and simple words and phrases related to immediate needs. Can provide very basic personal identification in written form such as on job applications. Can handle routine entry level jobs that require only basic written communication.

READING STANDARD 1: Phonics

The student will demonstrate awareness and basic knowledge of decoding skills (e.g., alphabetic knowledge, word recognition, phonemic awareness), knowledge of word parts (e.g., word families, suffixes, abbreviations), word relationships (e.g., synonyms, antonyms), and context clues (word order). Upon exiting the Beginning Literacy Level, the student will:

 

 Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards / Indicators

 

1. Identify letters of the English alphabet (upper and lower case)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Identify letters of the English alphabet (upper and lower case)

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

*1.9.1 Interpret highway and traffic signs

 

Community Resources

*2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

 

*2.3.2 Identify the months of the year and the days of the week

 

Health

3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

2. Recognize that letters make words and words make sentences

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Community Resources

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices           

                                    

3. Read left to right, top to bottom, front to back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Read left to right, top to bottom, front to back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

*0.2.3 Interpret or write a personal note, invitation, or letter

 

Consumer Economics

*1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

 

Community Resources

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions    

                                                             

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

Health

3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

 

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

Employment

*4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4. Relate phonological sounds to letters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Relate phonological sounds to letters

Community Resources

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices

 

5. Relate phonological sounds to clusters of letters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Community Resources

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices 

                                       

6. Sound out common words in familiar contexts that follow basic phonetic rules (not, note)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Sound out common words in familiar contexts that follow basic phonetic rules (not, note)

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services


 Community Resources

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices     

                              

7. Relate letters to range of possible pronunciations including recognizing common homonyms (now, know, no)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Relate letters to range of possible pronunciations including recognizing common homonyms (now, know, no)

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services


 Community Resources

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

 

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices  

                                      

8. Use common phonological patterns to sound out unfamiliar words (man, fan, van)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services


 Community Resources

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace

announce­ments and notices

                                                

 

READING STANDARD 2: Vocabulary

The student will develop vocabulary skills that include analyzing word structure, determining the meanings of words from context, sorting words into groups by meaning and relationships among words, and applying vocabulary skills in order to understand new words encountered in texts or speech. Upon exiting the Beginning Literacy Level, the student will:

 

 Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards / Indicators

 

1. Interpret common symbols (restroom signs, traffic signs)

 

Consumer Economics

*1.1.5 Interpret temperatures

 

*1.9.1 Interpret highway and traffic signs

Community Resources

*2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

 

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

2. Read basic sight words (exit, the, is)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Read basic sight words (exit, the, is)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels,

charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

*1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

*1.9.1 Interpret highway and traffic signs

 

Community Resources

*2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

*2.3.2 Identify the months of the year and the days of the week

 

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

*4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

3. Use capitalization as a clue to interpret words (names, place names)

Consumer Economics

1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs

1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving

Community Resources

*2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

*2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs

 

*2.3.2 Identify the months of the year and the days of the week

 

*2.5.3 Locate medical and health facilities in the community

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

Government and Law

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, and points of interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Interpret contractions

*Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator. However, teachers and

tutors can integrate interpretation and

formation of contractions with most any

competency being covered at any given time. 

5. Interpret basic abbreviations (Mr., apt., lb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret basic abbreviations (Mr., apt., lb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

*1.1.4 Select, compute, or interpret appropriate standard measurement for length, width, perimeter, area, volume, height, or weight

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

Community Resources

*2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

 

*2.3.2 Identify the months of the year and the days of the week

 

Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

*4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace
Employment

4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

Learning to Learn

*7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

6. Interpret meaning from word formations (verb endings, noun plurals, possessives)

*Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator. However, teachers and

tutors can integrate interpretation of

word formations with most any

competency being covered at any given time. 

 

7. Interpret common roots, prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of words (un-happy, care-ful)

Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

content standard. However, teachers and

tutors can integrate interpretation of

common roots, prefixes, and suffixes

with most any competency being covered

at any given time. 

 

8. Interpret common high-frequency words and phrases in familiar contexts (ads, labels, signs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret common high-frequency words and phrases in familiar contexts (ads, labels, signs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

*1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

1.7.2 Interpret clothing care labels

 

Community Resources

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories
Community Resources

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

Health

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

*4.1.6 Interpret general work-related vocabulary (e.g., experience, swing shift)

 

*4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READING STANDARD 3: Reading Comprehension

The student will interpret texts on familiar topics using contextual clues to determine meaning and applying different strategies to gain an overall understanding. Upon exiting the Beginning Literacy Level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards / Indicators

 

1. Interpret common punctuation and sentence-writing conventions (e.g., capitalized first word, period to mark end of a sentence)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

Community Resources

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

Employment

4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

2. Read and interpret simple sentences that contain familiar vocabulary and sentence patterns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Read and interpret simple sentences that contain familiar vocabulary and sentence patterns

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

*1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

Community Resources

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

Employment

*4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

*4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

 

4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

3. Interpret simple written instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret simple written instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret simple written instructions

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.7 Interpret information or directions to locate merchandise

 

1.7.2 Interpret clothing care labels

 

1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products

 

1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

Community Resources

2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on returned mail

 

2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel

 

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

Health

*3.1.1 Describe symptoms of illness, including identifying parts of the body; interpret doctor's directions

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

Employment

*4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

4. Use basic sentence structure and grammar to interpret meaning (statements, questions, negatives)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.1 Respond appropriately to common personal information questions

 

*0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

Health

3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

5. Follow pronoun references within a text (Mrs. Smith…she)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational

services in the community, including

interpreting and writing school-related

communications

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of

information about job opportunities

such as job descriptions, job ads, and

announce­ments, and about the

workforce and job market

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts,

diagrams, forms, and procedures, and

record information on forms, charts,

checklists, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Use supporting illustrations to interpret text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services


Community Resources

*2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions                                                                  

 

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

Health

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

Employment

*4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

Learning to learn

7.4.8 Interpret visual representations, such as symbols, blueprints, flowcharts, and schematics

 

7. Use contextual clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases (Save $10 on your next purchase)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Use contextual clues to determine the meaning of words, phrases (e.g., save $10 on your next purchase), and signal words (e.g., but, first…then, unfortunately)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Use contextual clues to determine the meaning of words, phrases (e.g., save $10 on your next purchase), and signal words (e.g., but, first…then, unfortunately)

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

*1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

Community Resources

2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on returned mail

 

*2.5.2 Identify how and when to obtain social and governmental services (e.g., low-income housing, Social Security, Medicare), and how to interact with service providers

Health

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

3.4.2 Identify safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries

 

3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

 

Employment

*4.1.6 Interpret general work-related vocabulary (e.g., experience, swing shift)

 

4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

8. Identify the main idea of a simple paragraph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance

 

Community Resources

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

Government and Law

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Determine the sequence of events in a simple narrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.3 Interpret or write a personal note, invitation, or letter

 

Consumer Economics

1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products

1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

Community Resources

*2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

3.4.2 Identify safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries

 

3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Compare related info from various sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Compare related info from various sources

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

*1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

 

1.3.1 Compare different methods used to purchase goods and services

 

*1.4.1 Identify different kinds of housing, areas of the home, and common household items

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

 

*1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

Community Resources

2.2.3 Identify or use different types of transportation in the community, and interpret traffic information

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health

3.3.3 Identify the difference between prescription, over-the-counter, and generic medications

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READING STANDARD 4: Text in Format

The student will apply phonemic and symbolic analysis skills for the purpose of interpreting various texts in format. Upon exiting the beginning literacy level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards / Indicators

 

1. Read and comprehend numerals (1, 10) and word numbers (one, ten) in familiar, applicable contexts (e.g., clock times, dates, money amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Read and comprehend numerals (1, 10) and word numbers (one, ten) in familiar, applicable contexts (e.g., clock times, dates, money amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

1.1.2 Use the metric system

 

*1.1.6 Count, convert, and use coins and currency, and recognize symbols such as ($) and (.)

 

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

*1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

 

1.3.6 Use coin-operated machines

 

1.5.3 Interpret bills

 

1.6.4 Check sales receipts

 

Community Resources

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

*2.3.1 Interpret clock time

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments  

 

3.2.4 Ask for clarification about medical bills

 

Employment

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms 

        

Computation

*6.0.1 Identify and classify numeric symbols

 

*6.0.2 Count and associate numbers with quantities, including recognizing correct number sequencing

 

2. Interpret simple forms (e.g., appointment sign-in sheet, class registration)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

Health

3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

Employment

*4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

 

3. Read and interpret information from  charts, tables, maps, diagrams, and graphs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs

 

1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

 

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving

Community Resources

*2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

 

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

*2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

Employment

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.8 Interpret visual representations, such as symbols, blueprints, flowcharts, and schematics

 

 

 

 

 

READING STANDARD 5: Reference Materials

The student will use various reference materials to locate information. Upon exiting the beginning literacy level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards / Indicators

 

1. Find a word in an alphabetical, numeric or other ordered listing (tel. directory, list of part numbers)

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

2.5.6 Use library services

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

*7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

2. Locate information organized in groups or categories (e.g., department directory, catalog, dictionary, glossary)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Locate information organized in groups or categories (e.g., department directory, catalog, dictionary, glossary)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

Community Resources

*2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

2.5.6 Use library services

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

Employment

4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

*7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

 

 

READING STANDARD 6: Reading Strategies

The student will apply diverse strategies to monitor comprehension. Upon exiting the beginning literacy level, the student will:

 

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards / Indicators

 

1. Predict  content of a text from title, pictures, type of material

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

*1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions  

 

Community Resources

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

Health

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

2. Scan simple text (ads, schedules, forms) to find specific info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Scan simple text (ads, schedules, forms) to find specific info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

Community Resources

*2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

Community Resources

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

Health

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.       

3. Increase reading fluency (accuracy, speed)

Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

 

 

 


NRS Beginning Basic Education Level 2     CASAS Beginning Basic Skills Level B

 

CASAS Reading & Math Scale Score Ranges: 201 -210; Writing 201 - 225

CASAS Assessments: LW Reading 81x, 82x, 83, 84; Life Skills Math 33, 34; ECS Reading 13, 14, 114; ECS Math 13, 14; WLS Reading and Math 213, 214

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors: Can fill out simple forms requiring basic personal information, write a simple list or telephone message, calculate a single simple operation when numbers are given, and make simple change. Can read and interpret simple sentences on familiar topics. Can read and interpret simple directions, signs, maps, and simple menus. Can handle entry level jobs that involve some simple written communication.

 

READING STANDARD 1: Phonics

The student will discriminate various pronunciations to various letters. Upon exiting the beginning basic level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards /

Indicators

1. Relate letters to range of possible pronunciations including recognizing common homonyms (now, know, no)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Relate letters to range of possible pronunciations including recognizing common homonyms (now, know, no) 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

Community Resources

2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


READING STANDARD 2: Vocabulary

The student will interpret abbreviations, affixes, and words in context. Upon exiting the beginning basic level, the student will:

 

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards /

Indicators

1. Interpret abbreviations in specialized contexts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

Community Resources

*2.3.2 Identify the months of the year and the days of the week

 

Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

 

 

 

2. Interpret word formations (e.g., verb endings, noun plurals, possessives)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued:  Interpret word formations (e.g., verb endings, noun plurals, possessives)

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

Employment

*4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail

3. Interpret common roots, prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of words (un-happy, care-ful)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret common roots, prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of words (un-happy, care-ful)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market
Employment

4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

*4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail

 

4. Interpret familiar words used in a new context (enter a room, enter data on a computer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret familiar words used in a new context (enter a room, enter data on a computer)

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

*3.4.1 Identify safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

*4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READING STANDARD 3: Reading Comprehension

The student will determine meaning of sentences by using contextual clues. Upon exiting the beginning basic level, the student will: 

 

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards

/ Indicators

1. Read and understand simple sentences that contain familiar vocabulary and sentence patterns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued:  Read and understand simple sentences that contain familiar vocabulary and sentence patterns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

 

Employment

4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

*4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary     

2. Read and understand moderately complex texts (general informational materials, common workplace materials)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Read and understand moderately complex texts (general informational materials, common workplace materials)

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

*1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant and landlord rights

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

Health

*3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

Employment

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

 

3. Use basic sentence structure and grammar to interpret meaning (statements, questions, negatives)

Basic Communication

*0.2.1 Respond appropriately to common personal information questions

 

*0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Health

*3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

4. Use contextual clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases (Save $10 on your next purchase)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Use contextual clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases (Save $10 on your next purchase)

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

Health

*3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market
Employment

*4.1.6 Interpret general work-related vocabulary (e.g., experience, swing shift)

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

5. Use contextual clues to interpret text (signal words such as but; first…then; unfortunately

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Use contextual clues to interpret text (signal words such as but; first…then; unfortunately

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

Community Resources

2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on returned mail

 

2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel

 

*2.5.2 Identify how and when to obtain social and governmental services (e.g., low-income housing, Social Security, Medicare), and how to interact with service providers

Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

*3.4.2 Identify safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application
Employment

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships    

                                                                 

6. Interpret meanings of idioms from context

*Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator. However, teachers and

tutors can integrate meaning in context

with most any competency being covered at any given time. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


READING STANDARD 4: Text in Format

The student will read and interpret authentic materials. Upon exiting the beginning basic level the student will:

 

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards / Indicators

1. Read and interpret simple hand-written notes

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

0.2.3 Interpret or write a personal note, invitation, or letter

 

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

 

Employment

*4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices

 

2. Interpret simple forms (appointment sign-in sheet, class registration)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret simple forms (appointment sign-in sheet, class registration)

 

Basic Communication

0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

Health

*3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

Employment

4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

Government and Law

5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form

 

5.1.3 Interpret a ballot  

        

3. Interpret information in charts and tables (bus schedule)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

 

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

Community Resources

2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

Employment

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc. 

                                       

4. Interpret maps. diagrams, and graphs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued:  Interpret maps. diagrams, and graphs

Consumer Economics

*1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs

 

1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

 

*1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving

Community Resources

*2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs

 

2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories
Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

Employment

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

5. Interpret written materials using visual, graphic and textual clues (headlines, captions, bullets, bold print)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

Community Resources

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

 *4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

READING STANDARD 5: Reference Materials

The student will locate information using a variety of reference materials. Upon exiting the beginning basic level, the student will:

 

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards /

Indicators

1. Locate info using an index or table of contents (book, manual, computer application help feature

Learning to Learn

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

2. Locate information organized in groups or categories (department directory, catalog, web page)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Locate information organized in groups or categories (department directory, catalog, web page)

Consumer Economics

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

Community Resources

2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

*2.5.6 Use library services

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Employment

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

 

 

 

Learning to learn

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

3. Use a simple dictionary or glossary

 

Learning to Learn

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


READING STANDARD 6: Reading Strategies

In order to increase reading fluency, the student will distinguish between skimming and scanning for specific information and general meaning. Upon exiting the beginning basic level, the student will: 

 

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards /

Indicators

1. Scan simple text (ads, schedules, forms) to find specific info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Scan simple text (ads, schedules, forms) to find specific info

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

 

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

Community Resources

2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

2. Skim simple text for general meaning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Skim simple text for general meaning

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

Community Resources

2.5.1 Locate and utilize services of agencies that provide emergency help

 

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

 

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations

 

*4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail

*4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices

Learning to Learn

*7.2.4Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

3. Use appropriate reading strategy (skim, scan, predict, infer) to understand content of unfamiliar material or specialized info

Learning to Learn

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.4.1 Identify or utilize effective study strategies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READING STANDARD 7: Reading and Thinking Skills

The student will apply critical thinking skills to identify the main idea of a multi-paragraph text. Upon exiting the beginning basic level, the student will:

 

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards /

Indicators

1. Identify the main idea of a multi-paragraph text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Identify the main idea of a multi-paragraph text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

*1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

 

1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

Community Resources

2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

Health

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about aids and other sexually transmitted diseases

 

Employment

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations

 

 

Employment

*4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements

 

Government and Law

5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

2. Determine the sequence of events in a simple narrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Determine the sequence of events in a simple narrative

Basic Communication

0.2.3 Interpret or write a personal note, invitation, or letter

 

Consumer Economics

1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products

1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

Community Resources

*2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

*3.4.2 Identify safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

Government and Law

5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

3. Make inferences and draw conclusions from simple text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Make inferences and draw conclusions from simple text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Make inferences and draw conclusions from simple text

Consumer Economics

1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

 

1.3.1 Compare different methods used to purchase goods and services

 

 

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

 

 

Community Resources

*2.5.2 Identify how and when to obtain social and governmental services (e.g., low-income housing, Social Security, Medicare), and how to interact with service providers

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

Health

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

 

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

Employment

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

*4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

4. Compare related info from various sources (consumer ads)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Compare related info from various sources (consumer ads)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

 

1.3.1 Compare different methods used to purchase goods and services

 

*1.4.1 Identify different kinds of housing, areas of the home, and common household items

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

*1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

Community Resources

*2.2.3 Identify or use different types of transportation in the community, and interpret traffic information

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

 

 

Health

3.3.3 Identify the difference between prescription, over-the-counter, and generic medications

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READING STANDARD 8: Literary Analysis

The student will synthesize and analyze elements of literature. Upon exiting the basic beginning level, the student will: 

 

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards /

Indicators

 

 

*Although there are no CASAS competencies currently addressing literacy analysis indicators, the following competencies provide teachers and tutors the opportunity to teach analysis of literature:

1. Identify the story elements such as setting, character, plot, conflict and resolution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

 

2. Draw from personal experiences in responding to a work of literature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Draw from personal experiences in responding to a work of literature

Community Resources

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

3. Identify uncomplicated themes in reading selections

Community Resources

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

4. Differentiate between factual and fictional elements

Community Resources

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


NRS Intermediate Low Basic Education Level 3: CASAS Intermediate Basic Skills Level B

 

CASAS Reading & Math Scale Score Ranges: 211 – 220; Writing 226 - 242

CASAS Assessments: LW Reading 83, 84; Life Skills Math 33, 34; ECS Reading 13, 14, 114; ECS Math 13, 14; WLS Reading and Math 213, 214

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors: Can handle basic reading, writing, and computational tasks related to life roles. Can read and interpret simplified and some authentic materials on familiar topics. Can interpret simple charts, graphs, and labels; interpret a basic payroll stub; follow basic written instructions and diagrams. Can complete a simple order form and do calculations; fill out basic medical information forms and basic job applications; follow basic oral and written instructions and diagrams. Can handle jobs and/or job training that involve following basic oral or written instructions and diagrams if they can be clarified orally.

 

READING STANDARD 1: Vocabulary

The student will develop word attack skills in order to interpret new words encountered in various texts. Upon exiting the

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Interpret meaning from word foundations (verb endings, noun plurals, possessives)

*Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator, however, teachers and

tutors can integrate word foundations

with most any of the competencies being covered at any given time. 

 

2. Interpret common roots, prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of words (un-happy, care-full)

*Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator, however, teachers and

tutors can integrate roots, prefixes, and

suffixes with most any of the competencies being covered at any given time. 

 

 

 

 

 


READING STANDARD 2: Comprehension

The student will read and interpret moderately complex texts for various purposes. Upon exiting the intermediate low level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Interpret roots and less common prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of new words (employer, employment, impossible)

*Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator, however, teachers and

tutors can integrate roots, prefixes, and

suffixes with most any of the competencies being covered at any given

time.

 

2. Read and interpret general informational and common workplace materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Read and interpret general informational and common workplace materials

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

*1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant and landlord rights

 

1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance

 

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

 

 

 

 

Health

3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

Employment

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

Government and law

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

3. Interpret detailed instructions (workplace procedures, operating instructions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret detailed instructions (workplace procedures, operating instructions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret detailed instructions (workplace procedures, operating instructions)

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

*1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks

Community Resources

*2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

 

2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel

 

Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

 

4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

 

 

Government and Law

5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship

 

*5.3.8 Identify procedures for reporting a crime

 

Learning to Learn

7.1.2 Demonstrate an organized approach to achieving goals, including identifying and prioritizing tasks and setting and following an effective schedule     

                                             

4. Use complex sentence structure and grammar to interpret meaning (relative clauses, perfect tenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use complex sentence structure and grammar to interpret meaning (relative clauses, perfect tenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use complex sentence structure and grammar to interpret meaning (relative clauses, perfect tenses)

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.3.2 Interpret credit applications and recognize how to use and maintain credit

 

1.4.4 Interpret information to obtain, maintain, or cancel housing utilities

 

*1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance

 

*1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

 

1.8.3 Interpret interest or interest-earning savings plans

 

1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car

 

1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions                                                                 

 

2.5.7 Interpret permit and license requirements

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

Health

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

Employment

4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations

 

*4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements

 

4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

Government and Law

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups

 

5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary         

         

5. Make connections between related information within a text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Make connections between related information within a text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Make connections between related information within a text

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.3.1 Compare different methods used to purchase goods and services

 

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

Community Resources

*2.2.3 Identify or use different types of transportation in the community, and interpret traffic information

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

Community Resources

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

Health

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

 

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

*4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

*4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

Government and Law

5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

 

Government and Law

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

6. Use contextual clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases (Save $10 on your next purchase)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Use contextual clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases (Save $10 on your next purchase)

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

 

 

Health

*3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

*3.4.2 Identify safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

*4.1.6 Interpret general work-related vocabulary (e.g., experience, swing shift)

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7. Use contextual clues to interpret text (signal words such as but; first…then; unfortunately

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Use contextual clues to interpret text (signal words such as but; first…then; unfortunately

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

*1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

1.4.4 Interpret information to obtain, maintain, or cancel housing utilities

Consumer Economics

1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant and landlord rights

 

Community Resources

2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on returned mail

 

2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel

 

*2.5.2 Identify how and when to obtain social and governmental services (e.g., low-income housing, Social Security, Medicare), and how to interact with service providers

Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

*3.4.2 Identify safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships                                                                    

8. Interpret meanings of idioms from context

Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator, however, teachers and

tutors can integrate meaning in context

with most any competency being covered at any given time.

 

9. Interpret the connotative meaning of a word (basic has the connotation easy or common)

Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator, however, teachers and

tutors can integrate connotative meaning

with most any competency being covered at any given time. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


READING STANDARD 3: Text in Format

The student will interpret various written materials. Upon exiting the intermediate low level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Interpret complex forms (rental, insurance)

Consumer Economics

*1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

Community Resources

2.4.6 Interpret a postal money order form

 

Health

*3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

Employment

4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

4.7.1 Interpret or prepare a work-related budget, including projecting costs, keeping detailed records, and tracking status of expenditures and revenue

Government and Law

5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form

 

5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal forms and documents

 

5.4.1 Interpret income tax forms

 

2. Interpret maps, diagrams, and graphs

Consumer Economics

*1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs

 

1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

 

*1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving

Community Resources

*2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs

 

2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

Employment

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

Learning to Learn

*7.4.8 Interpret visual representations, such as symbols, blueprints, flowcharts, and schematics

3. Interpret written materials using visual, graphic and textual clues (headlines, captions, bullets, bold print)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret written materials using visual, graphic and textual clues (headlines, captions, bullets, bold print)

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

Community Resources

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

*4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


READING STANDARD 4: Reference Materials

The student will select and use various reference materials for various purposes. Upon exiting the intermediate low level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Locate info using an index or table of contents (book, manual, computer application help feature

Learning to Learn

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

2. Locate information organized in groups or categories (department directory, catalog, web page)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Locate information organized in groups or categories (department directory, catalog, web page)

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

Community Resources

2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

*2.5.6 Use library services

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Employment

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

3. Use a standard dictionary to distinguish between multiple meanings of a word

Learning to Learn

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               


READING STANDARD 5: Strategies

The student will interpret and use various reading strategies in order to comprehend and be able to extrapolate information needed in familiar and unfamiliar texts. Upon exiting the intermediate low level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Scan complex text (web pages, documents, narratives) to find specific information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Scan complex text (web pages, documents, narratives) to find specific information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Scan complex text (web pages, documents, narratives) to find specific information

Consumer Economics

1.3.2 Interpret credit applications and recognize how to use and maintain credit

 

*1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

*1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance

 

1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning

 

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

 

 

 

Health

*3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

Employment

*4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

4.4.6 Interpret work specifications and quality standards

 

4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

Government and Law

5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents

 

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

5.5.1 Interpret information about international affairs

 

5.5.2 Interpret information about legislative activities

 

5.5.3 Interpret information about judicial activities

 

Government and Law

5.5.5 Interpret information about military activities

 

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy

 

5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences

 

5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

2. Skim complex text for general meaning or to determine subject matter or organization

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Skim complex text for general meaning or to determine subject matter or organization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Skim complex text for general meaning or to determine subject matter or organization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Skim complex text for general meaning or to determine subject matter or organization

Consumer Economics

1.3.2 Interpret credit applications and recognize how to use and maintain credit

 

*1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance

 

1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning

 

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

Health

*3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

Employment

*4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

4.4.6 Interpret work specifications and quality standards

 

4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

Government and Law

5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents

 

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

5.5.1 Interpret information about international affairs

 

5.5.2 Interpret information about legislative activities

 

5.5.3 Interpret information about judicial activities

 

5.5.5 Interpret information about military activities

 

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy

 

5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences

 

5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

3. Use appropriate reading strategy (skim, scan, predict, infer) to understand content of unfamiliar material or specialized info

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

7.4.1 Identify or utilize effective study strategies

 

4. Increase reading fluency (accuracy, speed)

*Currently, there are no CASAS

indicators that directly address this

content standard. However, teachers and

tutors can integrate reading fluency

with most any of the competencies being covered at any given time. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


READING STANDARD 6: Reading & Thinking Skills

The student will interpret and analyze multi paragraph texts for various purposes. Upon exiting the intermediate low level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Identify the main idea of a multi-paragraph text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Identify the main idea of a multi-paragraph text

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

*1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

 

1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

Community Resources

2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

Health

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

Employment

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations

 

 

Employment

*4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements

 

Government and Law

5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

2. Determine the sequence of events in a complex narrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Determine the sequence of events in a complex narrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Determine the sequence of events in a complex narrative

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

*1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

 

1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products

 

1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

Community Resources

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

Community Resources

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

Health

3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

Government and Law

5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas
                             

3. Paraphrase information

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

4. Summarize a text

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.4.2 Take notes or write a summary or an outline

 

 

 

 

 

5. Make inferences and draw conclusions from simple text

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

7.2.7 Identify factors involved in making decisions, including considering goals, constraints, and consequences, and weighing alternatives

 

6. Differentiate fact from opinion in a written text

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

7. Compare related info from various sources (consumer ads)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Compare related info from various sources (consumer ads)

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

 

1.3.1 Compare different methods used to purchase goods and services

 

*1.4.1 Identify different kinds of housing, areas of the home, and common household items

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

*1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

Community Resources

*2.2.3 Identify or use different types of transportation in the community, and interpret traffic information

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health

3.3.3 Identify the difference between prescription, over-the-counter, and generic medications

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


READING STANDARD 7: Literary Analysis

The student will analyze various academic, social, and work-related literary materials. Upon exiting the intermediate low level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

 

 

*Although there are no CASAS competencies currently addressing literacy, the following competencies can provide teachers and tutors the opportunity to teach analysis of literature.

 

1. Identify cause-and-effect relationships in literary texts

Community Resources

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

*7.3.1 Identify a problem and its possible causes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

NRS Intermediate High Basic Education Level 4
 CASAS Advanced Basic Skills Level C

 

CASAS Reading & Math Scale Score Range: 220-235                                         CASAS Assessments: LW Reading 185, 186, 187, 188; ECS 15, 16, 116; Life Skills Math 35, 36, 37, 38; ECS Reading 15, 16, 116, 17, 18; ECS Math 15, 16, 17, 18; WLS Reading and Math  215, 216

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors: Can handle most routine reading, writing, and computational tasks related to their life roles. Can interpret routine charts, graphs and labels; read and interpret a simple handbook for employees; interpret a payroll stub; complete an order form and do calculations; compute tips; reconcile a bank statement; fill out medical information forms and job applications. Can follow multi-step diagrams and written instructions; maintain a family budget; and write a simple accident or incident report. Can handle jobs and job training situations that involve following oral and simple written instructions and diagrams. Persons at the upper end of this score range are able to begin GED preparation.

 

READING STANDARD 1: Vocabulary

The student will demonstrate skills necessary to determine word meaning. Upon exiting the intermediate high level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Interpret roots and less common prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of new words (employer, employment, impossible)

*Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator. However, teachers and

tutors can integrate interpretation of common prefixes and suffixes with most any of the competencies being covered at any given time. 

 

2. Interpret specialized vocabulary in context (consumer, work, field of interest)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret specialized vocabulary in context (consumer, work, field of interest)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret specialized vocabulary in context (consumer, work, field of interest)

Consumer Economics

*1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.3.2 Interpret credit applications and recognize how to use and maintain credit

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

1.8.3 Interpret interest or interest-earning savings plans

*1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

Health

3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

 

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

*3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels

 

Employment

4.1.6 Interpret general work-related vocabulary (e.g., experience, swing shift)

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations

 

*4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements

 

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

 

Employment

*4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

Government and Law

5.1.3 Interpret a ballot

 

5.1.4 Interpret information about electoral politics and candidates

 

5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal forms and documents

 

5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READING STANDARD 2: Reading Comprehension

The student will read and interpret complex texts using contextual clues, sentence structure and grammar to derive meaning and make connections between related information in a text. Upon exiting the intermediate high level the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Read and interpret complex texts (newspaper and magazine articles, technical materials, literature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read and interpret complex texts (newspaper and magazine articles, technical materials, literature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Read and interpret complex texts (newspaper and magazine articles, technical materials, literature

Consumer Economics

*1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance

 

Community Resources

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions                                                                  

 

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

2.7.6 Interpret materials related to the arts, such as fine art, music, drama, and film

 

Employment

*4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

4.7.1 Interpret or prepare a work-related budget, including projecting costs, keeping detailed records, and tracking status of expenditures and revenue

Government and Law

5.1.4 Interpret information about electoral politics and candidates

 

5.1.5 Interpret information about special interest groups

 

Government and Law

5.5.1 Interpret information about international affairs

 

5.5.2 Interpret information about legislative activities

 

5.5.3 Interpret information about judicial activities

 

5.5.5 Interpret information about military activities

 

5.5.6 Interpret information about law enforce­ment activities

 

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

2. Interpret detailed instructions (workplace procedures, operating instructions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret detailed instructions (workplace procedures, operating instructions)

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

*1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products

 

*1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

*1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks

Community Resources

*2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

 

2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel

 

Health

3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

Employment

*4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

Government and Law

5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship

 

5.3.8 Identify procedures for reporting a crime

 

Learning to Learn

7.1.2 Demonstrate an organized approach to achieving goals, including identifying and prioritizing tasks and setting and following an effective schedule     

                                        

3. Use complex sentence structure and grammar to interpret meaning (relative clauses, perfect tenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Use complex sentence structure and grammar to interpret meaning (relative clauses, perfect tenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Use complex sentence structure and grammar to interpret meaning (relative clauses, perfect tenses)

Consumer Economics

*1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

*1.3.2 Interpret credit applications and recognize how to use and maintain credit

 

*1.4.4 Interpret information to obtain, maintain, or cancel housing utilities

 

*1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance

 

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

 

1.8.3 Interpret interest or interest-earning savings plans

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car

 

1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance

 

Community Resources

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions                                                                  

 

2.5.7 Interpret permit and license requirements

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

Health

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

Employment

4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations

 

*4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements

 

*4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

Government and Law

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions
Government and Law

5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups

 

5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary          

         

4. Make connections between related information within a text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Make connections between related information within a text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Make connections between related information within a text

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

*1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.3.1 Compare different methods used to purchase goods and services

 

1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

Community Resources

2.2.3 Identify or use different types of transportation in the community, and interpret traffic information

 

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

*2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

Health

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

 

*3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

*4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

*4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

 

Government and Law

5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

5. Use contextual clues to interpret text (signal words such as but; first…then; unfortunately

 

 

 

 

Continued: Use contextual clues to interpret text (signal words such as but; first…then; unfortunately

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Use contextual clues to interpret text (signal words such as but; first…then; unfortunately

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.4.4 Interpret information to obtain, maintain, or cancel housing utilities

 

*1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant and landlord rights

 

Community Resources

2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on returned mail

 

2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel

 

2.5.2 Identify how and when to obtain social and governmental services (e.g., low-income housing, Social Security, Medicare), and how to interact with service providers

Health

3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

3.4.2 Identify safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships 

                                                                   

6. Interpret figurative meanings in familiar contexts

*Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator. However, teachers and

tutors can integrate figurative meaning

in context with most any competency being covered at any given time. 

 

7. Interpret the connotative meaning of a word (basic has the connotation easy or common)

*Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator. However, teachers and

tutors can integrate connotative meaning

with most any competency being covered at any given time. 

 

8. Interpret analogies in familiar contexts

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

 

 

 

 

READING STANDARD 3: Text in Format

The student will read and extract pertinent information from text in various formats using strategies such as contextual clues. Upon exiting the intermediate high level the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Interpret complex forms (rental, insurance)

Consumer Economics

1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

Community Resources

2.4.6 Interpret a postal money order form

 

Health

3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

Employment

4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

 

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

4.7.1 Interpret or prepare a work-related budget, including projecting costs, keeping detailed records, and tracking status of expenditures and revenue

Government and Law

5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form

 

5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal forms and documents

 

5.4.1 Interpret income tax forms

 

 

 

 

2. Interpret maps. diagrams, and graphs

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs

 

1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

 

*1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving

 

Community Resources

*2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs

 

2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

Employment

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

Learning to Learn

7.4.8 Interpret visual representations, such as symbols, blueprints, flowcharts, and schematics

 

3. Interpret written materials using visual, graphic and textual clues (headlines, captions, bullets, bold print)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Interpret written materials using visual, graphic and textual clues (headlines, captions, bullets, bold print)

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

Community Resources

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


READING STANDARD 4: Reference Materials

The student will locate information found in reference materials. Upon exiting the intermediate high level, the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Locate info using an index or table of contents (book, manual, computer application help feature

Learning to Learn

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

*7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

2. Locate information organized in groups or categories (department directory, catalog, web page)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Locate information organized in groups or categories (department directory, catalog, web page)

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

Community Resources

2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

2.5.6 Use library services

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Employment

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

Learning to Learn

*7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

3. Use a standard dictionary to distinguish between multiple meanings of a word

Learning to Learn

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READING STANDARD 5: Reading Strategies

The student will apply appropriate reading strategies for various purposes (e.g., skim, scan, predict, infer) and increase fluency. Upon exiting the intermediate high level the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Scan complex text (web pages, documents, narratives) to find specific info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Scan complex text (web pages, documents, narratives) to find specific info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Scan complex text (web pages, documents, narratives) to find specific info

Consumer Economics

*1.3.2 Interpret credit applications and recognize how to use and maintain credit

 

1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

*1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance

 

*1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning

 

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

Health

*3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

 

Health

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

Employment

*4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

4.4.6 Interpret work specifications and quality standards

 

*4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

Government and Law

5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents

 

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

5.5.1 Interpret information about international affairs

 

5.5.2 Interpret information about legislative activities

 

5.5.3 Interpret information about judicial activities

 

5.5.5 Interpret information about military activities

 

 

Government and Law

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy

 

5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences

 

5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

2. Skim complex text for general meaning or to determine subject matter or organization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Skim complex text for general meaning or to determine subject matter or organization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Skim complex text for general meaning or to determine subject matter or organization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Skim complex text for general meaning or to determine subject matter or organization

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.3.2 Interpret credit applications and recognize how to use and maintain credit

 

1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

*1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning

 

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

Health

*3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

Employment

*4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

Employment

4.4.6 Interpret work specifications and quality standards

 

*4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

Government and Law

5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents

 

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

5.5.1 Interpret information about international affairs

 

5.5.2 Interpret information about legislative activities

 

5.5.3 Interpret information about judicial activities

 

5.5.5 Interpret information about military activities

 

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy

 

5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences

 

5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

3. Use appropriate reading strategy (skim, scan, predict, infer) to understand content of unfamiliar material or specialized info

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

7.4.1 Identify or utilize effective study strategies

 

4. Increase reading fluency (accuracy, speed)

*Currently, there are no CASAS

competencies that directly address this

indicator. However, teachers and

tutors can integrate reading fluency

with most any of the competencies being covered at any given time. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


READING STANDARD 6: Reading and Thinking Skills

The student will apply various reading strategies to analyze texts for various purposes. Upon exiting the intermediate high level the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

1. Identify the main idea of a multi-paragraph text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Identify the main idea of a multi-paragraph text

Consumer Economics

*1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

 

*1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

Community Resources

*2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

Health

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

Employment

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations

 

 

Employment

*4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements

 

Government and Law

5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

2. Identify supporting points or details for a statement, position, or argument on a familiar topic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Identify supporting points or details for a statement, position, or argument on a familiar topic

Consumer Economics

*1.3.2 Interpret credit applications and recognize how to use and maintain credit

 

1.5.1 Interpret information about personal and family budgets

 

1.6.3 Identify procedures the consumer can follow if merchandise or service is unsatisfactory

Community Resources

2.5.1 Locate and utilize services of agencies that provide emergency help

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

Health

*3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

Employment

*4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

4.4.6 Interpret work specifications and quality standards

 

Government and Law

5.1.5 Interpret information about special interest groups

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary              

                                                    

3. Determine the sequence of events in a complex narrative

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Determine the sequence of events in a complex narrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Determine the sequence of events in a complex narrative

Consumer Economics

*1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

 

Consumer Economics

*1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products

*1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

Community Resources

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

Health

3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas
                             

4. Paraphrase information

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Summarize a text

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.4.2 Take notes or write a summary or an outline

 

6. Make inferences and draw conclusions from complex text

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

7.2.7 Identify factors involved in making decisions, including considering goals, constraints, and consequences, and weighing alternatives

 

7. Differentiate fact from opinion in a written text

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Differentiate fact from opinion in a written text

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary
 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

8. Identify the writer, audience, and purpose of a text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Identify the writer, audience, and purpose of a text

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

Community Resources

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Health

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

*3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

Employment

*4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail

Government and Law

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy

 

5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences

 

5.8.2 Interpret information on economic issues and trends

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.4Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions            

           

9. Compare related info from various sources (consumer ads)

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Compare related info from various sources (consumer ads)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Compare related info from various sources (consumer ads)

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

 

1.3.1 Compare different methods used to purchase goods and services

 

1.4.1 Identify different kinds of housing, areas of the home, and common household items

1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

Community Resources

2.2.3 Identify or use different types of transportation in the community, and interpret traffic information

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health

3.3.3 Identify the difference between prescription, over-the-counter, and generic medications

*3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market
Employment

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

10. Verify and clarify facts in written information (advertising claims)

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


READING STANDARD 7: Literary Analysis

The student will critique and evaluate various literary texts. Upon exiting the intermediate high level the student will:

 

Indicators

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for Standards/

Indicators

 

 

*Although there are no CASAS competencies currently addressing literary analysis indicators, the following competencies provide teachers and tutors the opportunity to teach analysis of literature.

 

1. Identify the impact of language such as literary devices that are characteristic of an author’s work

Community Resources

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

2. Respond to a work of literature by explaining how the motives of the characters or the causes of events compare with those in his/her life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Respond to a work of literature by explaining how the motives of the characters or the causes of events compare with those in his/her life

Community Resources

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

3. Identify the major theme in increasingly more complex stories

Community Resources

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

4. Use specifics from literary passages to support his/her ideas formed from reading literary text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Use specifics from literary passages to support his/her ideas formed from reading literary text

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2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

 

5. Identify historical and cultural perspectives in reading selections (impact of beliefs, attitudes, and values on a literary work

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Identify historical and cultural perspectives in reading selections (impact of beliefs, attitudes, and values on a literary work

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2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

 

6. Interpret a work of literature and relate the information to contemporary experiences

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2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

 

7. Identify more complex elements of plot, setting, character development, conflict and resolution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued: Identify more complex elements of plot, setting, character development, conflict and resolution

 

 

Community Resources

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

                                                   

8. Recognize universal themes in literature (tragic hero, man versus nature, triumph over adversity, coming of age)

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2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

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