ARM 10.53.414. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND LITERACY STANDARDS FOR LITERACY PRACTICE FOR GRADES K-12

(1) Literacy practice standard 1 is to practice broad literacy engagement. Literate students routinely read a broad range of literary and informational texts for a variety of purposes. (2) Literacy practice standard 2 is to practice collaboration. Literate students collaborate with others using active communication skills. (3) Literacy practice standard 3 is to practice creativity. Literate students engage creatively to express their thoughts, deepen their understanding, and make connections. (4) Literacy practice standard 4 is to practice critical thinking. Literate students analyze, reason, problem solve, and make decisions. (5) Literacy practice standard 5 is to practice cultural considerations. Literate students acknowledge and respect diverse cultural perspectives, including those of Montana Indigenous Peoples. (6) Literacy practice standard 6 is to practice effective communication. Literate students routinely express their ideas through speaking and writing coherently in a broad range of literary and informational genres. (7) Literacy practice standard 7 is to practice strategic technology use. Literate students effectively and responsibly use technology to access and evaluate information to express ideas. (8) Literacy practice standard 8 is to practice student agency. Literate students take an active role in their learning, using guidance and feedback to connect their skills and knowledge to practical applications, college readiness, and career development.