KINDERGARTEN READING Standard 1: Understanding and Using Literary Texts K1

The student will begin to read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and non-print formats.

K1.1 K1.2 K1.3 K1.4

summarize the main idea and details from texts read aloud use pictures and words to make predictions understand that a narrator tells a story find examples of sound devices in texts read aloud (rhyming, onomatopoeia, alliteration, etc.) retell a story with a beginning, middle and end using relevant details identify the characters and setting in a story and relate the important events in sequential order respond to literary text through a variety of methods recall the characteristics of a fantasy explain the cause of an event in stories read aloud read independently for pleasure demonstrate concepts about print relate real-life experiences to the text

K1.5 K1.6 K1.7 K1.8 K1.9 K1.10 K1.11 K1.12

KINDERGARTEN READING Standard 2: Understanding and Using Informational Texts K2

The student will begin to read and comprehend a variety of informational texts in print and non-print formats.

K2.1 K2.2

listen for information and understanding summarize main idea and details from informational texts read aloud demonstrate inferential comprehension by answering questions find facts in texts read aloud respond to informational texts through a variety of methods for example – drawings and discussions understand that headings and print style provide information to the reader (italics, bold, larger type, side bars, etc.) understand graphic organizers recognize table of contents explain the cause of an event described in a text read aloud read independently to gain information

K2.3 K2.4 K2.5 K2.6 K2.7 K2.8 K2.9 K2.10

KINDERGARTEN READING Standard 3: Learning to Read K3

The student will learn to read by applying appropriate skills and strategies.

Oral language and vocabulary development K3.1 use picture and context to construct the meaning of unfamiliar words in texts read aloud K3.2 create a different form of a familiar word by adding an –s or -ing ending K3.3 use vocabulary from a variety of resources (conversations, texts read aloud and the media) K3.4 recognize high-frequency words K3.5 understand that small words can make compound words Fluency K3.6 K3.7 K3.8

use oral rhymes, poems and songs to build fluency use appropriate voice level when speaking read fluently with correct pace, phrasing, punctuation awareness, smoothness and expression

Phonemic awareness K3.9 initial phoneme isolation K3.10 use beginning and ending sounds to generate words orally K3.11 recognize rhymes K3.12 create rhyming words in response to an oral prompt K3.13 create words by orally adding, deleting or changing sounds K3.14 use blending to generate words orally

Phonics K3.15 K3.16 K3.17 K3.18 K3.19 K3.20 K3.21 K3.22 K3.23 K3.24 K3.25 K3.26 K3.27 K3.28

develop letter-sound correspondence for the basic consonants develop letter-sound correspondence for the short vowel sounds decode words using consonant and vowel sounds recognize the 26 uppercase letters recognize the 26 lowercase letters recognize the order of upper case and lower case letters in the alphabet identify beginning and ending sounds in words classify words by categories (for example: beginning and ending sounds) segment words into syllables begin to blend syllables use blending to begin reading words begin to spell high frequency words use letters and relationships to sounds to write words apply strategies to identify unknown words

Oral language acquisition and comprehension development K3.29 use prior knowledge and life experiences to construct meaning from texts K3.30 recognize environmental print such as signs in school, road signs, restaurant and store signs and logos Concepts about print K3.31 know the parts of a book including front and back covers, title and author K3.32 carry out left-to-right and top-to-bottom directionality on the printed page K3.33 distinguish between letter and words

KINDERGARTEN WRITING Standard 4: Developing Written Communications K4

The student will begin to create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective use of voice and correct use of the conventions of written Standard American English.

Oral language expression K4.1 generate ideas for writing by using techniques such as pictures, conversations K4.2 generate complete sentences orally Writing development K4.3 use pictures, letters or words to tell a story from beginning to end K4.4 use letter and relationships to sounds to write words K4.5 begin to spell high-frequency words K4.6 understand that a person’s name is a proper noun K4.7 edit writing with a group, individually or with teacher support K4.8 revise writing with teacher support K4.9 use uppercase and lowercase letters K4.10 use appropriate and legible letter formation when printing K4.11 focus on a single topic K4.12 apply the appropriate text structure in order to convey the intended meaning K4.13 write and draw to communicate a personal perspective and feeling K4.14 apply descriptive words to create images K4.15 experiment and create sentences and a variety of sentence patterns K4.16 show understanding of spaces between words K4.17 apply phonetic and conventional spelling patterns in writing K4.18 apply knowledge of high frequency words in writing

K4.19 K4.20 K4.21 K4.22

apply correct ending punctuation demonstrate knowledge of capitalization use correct sentence structure introduce the writing process of prewriting, drafting, editing, revising and publishing

KINDERGARTEN WRITING Standard 5: Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms K5

The student will begin to write for a variety of purposes and audiences.

K5.1

use symbols (drawings, letters and words) to create written communications, for example – notes, messages and lists, to inform a specific audience use symbols (drawings, letters and words) to create narratives, for example – stories and journal entries about people, places or things use symbols (drawings, letters and words) to create descriptions of personal experiences, people, places or things use symbols (drawings, letters and words) to create written pieces, for example – rhymes, to entertain others. use writing strategies for a variety of audiences use writing strategies for a variety of purposes

K5.2 K5.3 K5.4 K5.5 K5.6

KINDERGARTEN RESEARCHING Standard 6: Applying the Skills of Inquiry and Oral Communication K6

The student will begin to access and use information from a variety of sources.

K6.1 K6.2

generate how and why questions about a topic of interest recognize that information can be found in print sources, for example – books, pictures, simple graphs and charts, recognize that information can be found in non-print sources, for example – videos, television, films, radio and the internet classify information by constructing categories, for exampleliving and non-living things, use complete sentences when orally communicating with others follow one and two step directions considers audience and variables in a speaking situation produce a coherent oral message participate appropriately in one-on-one situations and group settings recognize the role of response in oral communication use appropriate content, conventions for purpose, audience, occasion and context use a range of strategies to interpret visual media evaluate informational media using the teachings of the Catholic faith

K6.3 K6.4 K6.5 K6.6 K6.7 K6.8 K6.9 K6.10 K6.11 K6.12 K.6.13