C1. Knowledge about Texts
Specific Expectations
Using Foundational Knowledge and Skills to Comprehend Texts
C1.1
read and comprehend various texts, using knowledge of words, grammar, cohesive ties, sentence structures, and background knowledge
Text Forms and Genres
C1.2
identify and describe some characteristics of literary and informational text forms and their associated genres
Text Patterns and Features
C1.3
identify some text patterns, such as order of importance and cause and effect, and text features, such as headings and an index, associated with various text forms, and explain how they help readers, listeners, and viewers understand the meaning
Visual Elements of Texts
C1.4
describe ways in which images, graphics, and visual design are used in a given text, and demonstrate an understanding of their purpose and connection to the content of the text
Elements of Style
C1.5
identify some elements of style in texts, including voice, word choice, word patterns, and sentence structure, and explain how they help communicate meaning
Point of View
C1.6
identify the narrator’s point of view, including first person or third person, in a variety of texts, and suggest alternative points of view to tell each story
Indigenous Context of Various Text Forms
C1.7
read, listen to, and view various forms of texts by diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit creators and demonstrate understanding of various aspects of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, cultures, relationships, communities, groups, nations, and lived experiences
