Elementary Teading Benchmarks

Do you know what I can do? Answers

Below are the answers to the post-quiz to see if you know what your child should be able to do in the appropriate grade.

Child	Match the Description to the Correct Child
Kindergartner
	A. I can count the number of syllables in a word. B. I can understand figurative language, like fast as lightning. C. I can write my own name. D. I can tell the difference between a fact and an opinion.
1st Grader
	A. I can count the number of syllables in a word. B. I can understand figurative language, like fast as lightning. C. I can write my own name. D. I can tell the difference between a fact and an opinion.
2nd Grader
	A. I can count the number of syllables in a word. B. I can understand figurative language, like fast as lightning. C. I can write my own name. D. I can tell the difference between a fact and an opinion.
3rd Grader
	A. I can count the number of syllables in a word. B. *I can understand figurative language, like fast as lightning.* C. I can write my own name. D. I can tell the difference between a fact and an opinion.

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