Reading

(CCRA Staff Person)

• uses phonics and knowledge of word parts to decode more easily

• scans to find specific information

• gathers information from graphs and tables

• text has some unfamiliar vocabulary

(Taxpayer)

• uses capital letters for proper nouns

• uses common abbreviations

• completes forms requiring non-personal information

(Both)

• uses interaction strategies such as opening and closing conversations, asking questions, and allowing others to speak and waiting for his-her turn

• works to repair misunderstandings in communication (for example, asks for repetition or clarification)

• uses basic strategies to check and increase understanding

• speaks clearly in a focused and organized way when presenting information

• provides detailed information or instructions to familiar and unfamiliar individuals

• explores strategies for communicating with others in a variety of situations (how to get the information/response that you need in different situations)

• repairs misunderstandings in communication to keep discussion going

• uses strategies to check and increase understanding