(1) A graduating student at the
nearing proficiency reading level demonstrates partial mastery of prerequisite
knowledge and skills fundamental for proficient reading. He/she:
(a) makes predictions, identifies
inferences, and describes causal relationships when reading material
appropriate to twelfth grade;
(b) frequently paraphrases accurately and
formulates arguments with limited supporting evidence;
(c) monitors his/her reading but uses a
limited variety of strategies to interpret the language, literary
characteristics, and overall intent of print and nonprint material;
(d)uses a limited twelfth-grade
reading vocabulary;
(e) monitors his/her own reading progress
and often sets reading goals while selecting, analyzing, and evaluating
material within a limited range of reading purposes;
(f) identifies elements of an author's
style;
(g) responds creatively to reading
material; and
(h) occasionally applies complex thinking
skills while gathering, using, and responding to information from a variety of
sources.