"Tiers" of
Grade Level Expectations

EALR "STATEMENT"

1.0 UNDERSTAND AND USE DIFFERENT SKILLS AND STRATEGIES TO READ
2.0 UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF WHAT IS READ
3.0 READ DIFFERENT MATERIAL FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES
4.0 SET GOALS AND EVALUATE PROGRESS TO IMPROVE READING

EALR "Components"

examples:
1.1 Use Word Recognition Skills and Strategies to Read and Comprehend Text to Read and Comprehend Text
1.2 Use Vocabulary Strategies to Comprehend Text
1.3 Build Vocabulary Through Wide Reading
1.4 Apply Word Recognition Skills and Strategies to Read Fluently

"Grade Level Expectations"

examples:
1.1.1 Understand and apply concept of print.
1.1.2 Understand and apply phonological and phonemic awareness.
1.1.3 Apply understanding of oral language to develop reading skills.
1.1.4 Apply understanding of phonics

EXAMPLE OF TIERS
1.0 UNDERSTAND AND USE DIFFERENT SKILLS AND STRATEGIES TO READ (EALR)

1.1 Use Word Recognition Skills and Strategies to Read and Comprehend Text to Read and Comprehend Text (COMPONENT)

1.1.1 Understand and apply concept of print (GLE - GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION)

• Use directionality when listening to or following text (e.g. follow words from left to right and top to bottom on a page and turn pages appropriately.)
• Identify front cover, back cover and title of books.
• Recognize that print represents spoken language that conveys meaning (eg., environmental print and own name).Recognize letters and spaces between words.