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The following Interval Benchmarks for Reading are assessed on Iowa Tests of Educational Development. Supporting Information and Instructional Strategies can be viewed by selecting a highlighted grade.
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| Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the reading process
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 1: Uses a variety of strategies to expand understanding of words and text
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 2: Understands the use of writing devices to influence the reader and accomplish an author's purpose
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 3: Understands the philosophical assumptions, perspectives, and basic beliefs underlying an author's work
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| Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies for comprehending a variety of literary texts
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 1: Utilizes critical thinking skills to derive meaning from literary text
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 4: Recognizes writing techniques or d evices to understand the author's purpose and viewpoint
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| Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies for comprehending a variety of informational texts
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Grade 6-8 Interval Benchmark 1: Applies a variety of reading strategies to determine meaning of informational text
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 1: Utilizes a variety of reading strategies to determine meaning of informational text
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 2: Recognizes writing techniques or devices to understand the author's purpose and viewpoint and evaluative information
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 3: Utilizes critical thinking skills to derive meaning from informational text based on text features and organization
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