Reading and Writing – Fundamental Level 3

Reading

• identifying subject, main idea, details, sequence and cause and effect in short passages
• pre-reading and reflecting on short written passages
• summarizing short passages
• applying critical thinking to distinguish fact and opinion
• using context to decode words
• reading words accurately using a variety of word attack skills
• recognizing and using antonyms, synonyms and homonyms
• using dictionary skills to find meaning
• demonstrating strategies for learning and remembering words
• recognizing the need to self-monitor and self-correct when decoding
• reading extended passages at a grade four /five level independently and fluently
• beginning to draw inferences and conclusions
• expressing and supporting opinions
• recognizing different purposes for reading
• beginning self-monitoring reading for comprehension
• independently reading a short novel at a grade four/five level
• reading 500 or more basic and personally relevant sight words

 
Writing and Spelling

• generating, organizing and writing ideas (the writing process)
• using listing and/or mind-mapping pre-writing strategies
• recognizing the need for revision and editing
• using a basic thesaurus as a writing aid
• using paragraph form: topic sentence, supporting details, and conclusion
• completing a variety of simple forms and documents
• printing or writing complete simple declarative, interrogative and exclamatory sentences
• using appropriate punctuation at the beginnings and endings of sentences
• using commas in a series
• identifying subjects and verbs in simple sentences
• using simple past and continuous present and future verb tenses correctly
• using capitals for proper nouns
• using a dictionary to find spelling
• spelling approximately 300 sight and personal words
• using a variety of strategies to learn the spelling of new words
• using the ‘doubling’ and ‘silent e’ spelling rules
• using a variety of compensatory spelling aids (e.g. electronic dictionary, personal word lists) for proofreading
• spelling regular consonant-vowel-consonant (cvc) and cvc+e words
• using compound words, contractions and common abbreviations 
• copying short messages and text (i.e. phone, class notes) accurately

 
Skills and Strategies for Classroom Learning

• identifying short and long-term goals for literacy learning
• tracking assignments independently
• moving on to other tasks while waiting for help
• working independently
• attending to and participating appropriately in group discussion and activities
• moving on to other tasks while waiting for help
• providing and receiving help from classmates in a cooperative manner
• communicating respectfully with instructors and classmates
• using time management skills to complete assigned work
• employing strategies for learning and remembering
• demonstrating awareness of personal learning strengths
• following simple directions and instructions

 
Computer Skills

• using word processing skills to complete some writing assignments

 
College and Community Resources

• independently accessing the public library
• accessing the college library with assistance
• recognizing and using available services and recreational resources in the college and community and accessing those resources as appropriate to their needs
• developing an understanding of the concept of municipal, provincial and federal governments in Canada

Job-related Skills (in addition to those integrated above)

• maintaining and improving skills at the DVST 0100 and 0115 level courses
• arriving punctually
• working as a team
• managing time
• speaking and listening in a respectful manner
• following oral instructions
• reading words commonly used as safety warnings on job sites
• following simple written instructions
• completing basic forms independently
• communicating effectively in groups