The reading policy issued by the Arizona State Board of Education in July 1971 requires that high school graduates after 1974-75 shall, in addition to other regular graduation requirements, demonstrate ability to read at least a ninth grade level of proficiency. Each local school board has complete autonomy to develop its own performance objectives and create its own program to achieve them. Recognizing that some districts may want assistance in the development of objectives, this sample set of objectives at a ninth grade equivalency was developed by the State Board of Education. The numerous sample objectives, stated in performance terms, are listed in four main categories: word knowledge, reading comprehension, utilization of reading skills, and application to the content areas. A chart listing some of the common adult reading needs at a functional level concludes the booklet. (TO)