Foundations Of STR | Science of Teaching
Reading standards | Questions And Correct
Answers Rated A+ | 2026\2027 Guide
Grade 1 - reading
-Correct Answer-
Sounds out new words
Identifies, spells, and reads at least 100 high-frequency words
Demonstrates basic comprehension skills (e.g. makes connections, establishes purpose
for reading, etc.)
Recognizes organizational pattern/structure of texts (e.g. chronological order)
Grade 2 - reading
-Correct Answer-Decodes words with silent letters, short and long vowels, multisyllabic
words, compound words, etc.
Fixes mistakes while reading
Uses context to determine the meaning of a word
Reads grade-level text independently with fluency and comprehension
Identifies plot, main idea, and characters
Synthesizes information to create new understanding
Recognizes characteristics and structures of informational and persuasive texts,
narratives, and simple poetry
Understands the use of descriptive, literal, and figurative language
Grade 3 - reading
-Correct Answer-Understands roots, suffixes, and prefixes
Decodes multiple-syllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns
Predicts what will happen next
Uses context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of a word
Analyzes basic plot elements, infers more advanced themes, compares and contrasts
stories, explains relationships among characters, and understands the influence of
setting on plot
Recognizes characteristics of argumentative texts
Understands literary techniques including similes, onomatopoeia, and hyperboles
Grade 4 - reading
-Correct Answer-Decodes words with specific rules
Understands homophones
Follows written directions
Uses references and prior knowledge to learn new words
, Paraphrases
Analyzes more advanced plot elements (e.g. rising and falling action)
Identifies author's purpose and style choices
Understands literary techniques including metaphor and personification
Recognizes characteristics of multimodal and digital texts
Grade 5 - reading
-Correct Answer-Reads different genres fluently
Identifies most important information in text
mentor text
-Correct Answer-Connect the reading experience with the writing experience
intrinsic motivation
-Correct Answer-students draw their motivation from the learning process. They find joy
in the activity itself and learn for the sake of learning. This is the most desired motivation
for students because these students continue the learning process outside the
classroom and without any incentive given by the teacher.
extrinsic motivation
-Correct Answer-the motive for the activity comes from outside the individual. Finding
the best external motivation for different students can be difficult
can decrease intrinsic motivation
autonomy
-Correct Answer-the ability to govern oneself
relatedness
-Correct Answer-students feel valued in their environment
competence
-Correct Answer-refers to how a student perceives his own understanding and mastery
of a topic
ways to promote reading
-Correct Answer-Make books accessible to students
Provide opportunities for student choice
Share your love of books
Allow students opportunities to share their love of books
Prioritize reading time
Model independent reading
Reading standards | Questions And Correct
Answers Rated A+ | 2026\2027 Guide
Grade 1 - reading
-Correct Answer-
Sounds out new words
Identifies, spells, and reads at least 100 high-frequency words
Demonstrates basic comprehension skills (e.g. makes connections, establishes purpose
for reading, etc.)
Recognizes organizational pattern/structure of texts (e.g. chronological order)
Grade 2 - reading
-Correct Answer-Decodes words with silent letters, short and long vowels, multisyllabic
words, compound words, etc.
Fixes mistakes while reading
Uses context to determine the meaning of a word
Reads grade-level text independently with fluency and comprehension
Identifies plot, main idea, and characters
Synthesizes information to create new understanding
Recognizes characteristics and structures of informational and persuasive texts,
narratives, and simple poetry
Understands the use of descriptive, literal, and figurative language
Grade 3 - reading
-Correct Answer-Understands roots, suffixes, and prefixes
Decodes multiple-syllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns
Predicts what will happen next
Uses context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of a word
Analyzes basic plot elements, infers more advanced themes, compares and contrasts
stories, explains relationships among characters, and understands the influence of
setting on plot
Recognizes characteristics of argumentative texts
Understands literary techniques including similes, onomatopoeia, and hyperboles
Grade 4 - reading
-Correct Answer-Decodes words with specific rules
Understands homophones
Follows written directions
Uses references and prior knowledge to learn new words
, Paraphrases
Analyzes more advanced plot elements (e.g. rising and falling action)
Identifies author's purpose and style choices
Understands literary techniques including metaphor and personification
Recognizes characteristics of multimodal and digital texts
Grade 5 - reading
-Correct Answer-Reads different genres fluently
Identifies most important information in text
mentor text
-Correct Answer-Connect the reading experience with the writing experience
intrinsic motivation
-Correct Answer-students draw their motivation from the learning process. They find joy
in the activity itself and learn for the sake of learning. This is the most desired motivation
for students because these students continue the learning process outside the
classroom and without any incentive given by the teacher.
extrinsic motivation
-Correct Answer-the motive for the activity comes from outside the individual. Finding
the best external motivation for different students can be difficult
can decrease intrinsic motivation
autonomy
-Correct Answer-the ability to govern oneself
relatedness
-Correct Answer-students feel valued in their environment
competence
-Correct Answer-refers to how a student perceives his own understanding and mastery
of a topic
ways to promote reading
-Correct Answer-Make books accessible to students
Provide opportunities for student choice
Share your love of books
Allow students opportunities to share their love of books
Prioritize reading time
Model independent reading
