(1) A graduating student at the nearing proficiency reading level demonstrates partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficient reading. He/she:

(a) makes predictions, identifies inferences, and describes causal relationships when reading material appropriate to twelfth grade;

(b) frequently paraphrases accurately and formulates arguments with limited supporting evidence;

(c) monitors his/her reading but uses a limited variety of strategies to interpret the language, literary characteristics, and overall intent of print and nonprint material;

(d)uses a limited twelfth-grade reading vocabulary;

(e) monitors his/her own reading progress and often sets reading goals while selecting, analyzing, and evaluating material within a limited range of reading purposes;

(f) identifies elements of an author's style;

(g) responds creatively to reading material; and

(h) occasionally applies complex thinking skills while gathering, using, and responding to information from a variety of sources.