Concepts about print Aspect Cluster 1 M1 M2 M3 I understand that the words in a text can be spoken.

. I can point to writing on a poster. I can tell someone the meaning of some common symbols (e.g. STOP sign, McDonalds) I can hold a book correctly. M4 I can turn the pages right to left. I can look at the pictures in books. M5 M6 M7 I can see the difference between words and pictures (in books and on the computer). I can try to read from left to right. I can sometimes point to the first word in a sentence or story. Concepts about print Aspect Cluster 2 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 I can point to a capital letter with some help. I can name a full stop. I can point to a word. I can point to a letter. I can point from left to right. I can point to the first word to read. I can point to the beginning of the next line of text (return sweep). I can point to a letter on a keyboard. I can understand the difference between letters and numerals.

M10 I understand that the words in text tell the story. M11 I can try to read a book from front to back.

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Concepts about Print Aspect Cluster 3 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 I can name a full stop and I know what its for. I can point to a capital letter. I can point to the first letter in a word. I can point to the last letter in a word. I can read the left page before the right page. I understand that the words and spaces help the story make sense. I can sometimes use the mouse and keys to help me look at things on the computer screen (e.g. scrolling).

Concepts about Print Aspect Cluster 4 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 I can point to some capital letters. I can use capital letters for names. I can show someone what a sentence is. I understand that words are read the same way each time. I can use the mouse and keys to help me look at things on the computer screen (e.g. buttons, menus)

Concepts about Print Aspect Cluster 5 M1 I understand that punctuation and capital letters help the story make sense.

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