LAC 28:CLXIX.905. Reading Foundations

A. Know and apply grade-appropriate phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. 1. Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes. 2. Decode and encode words with common Greek and Latin roots and affixes. 3. Decode and encode multisyllabic words with stressed and unstressed syllables. 4. Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. B. Read grade-level texts with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. 1. Read with automaticity and appropriate prosody or expression. 2. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. C. Demonstrate and apply handwriting skills. 1. Write words and sentences legibly using correctly-formed manuscript letters with appropriate size and spacing. 2. Write complete words, thoughts, and sentences legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words.