Standards
Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters.
Generate resourceRecognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation).
Generate resourceIsolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in spoken three-phoneme (consonant-vowel-consonant, or CVC) words and say the resulting word (Note: This does not include CVCs ending with /l/, /r/, or /x/.)
Generate resourceAdd, substitute, and delete individual sounds (phonemes) in simple, one-syllable words to make new words.
Generate resourceUse knowledge of grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the most frequent sound for each consonant letter.
Generate resourceRead common high-frequency words with automaticity by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
Generate resourceDistinguish between similarly spelled CVC words by identifying the sounds of the letters that differ.
Generate resourceDemonstrate command of the conventions of English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Generate resourceUse interrogatives to ask questions in full sentences (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how).
Generate resourceUse frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
Generate resourceSpell words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships.
Generate resourceEngage in collaborative discussions about grade-level topics and texts with peers by following agreed upon rules for discussions; listening to others and taking turns speaking through at least two exchanges.
Generate resourceWith support, confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally by asking and answering questions.
Generate resourceWith support, ask and answer questions to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
Generate resourceRegularly engage in listening to a series of texts related to the topics and themes being studied to build knowledge and vocabulary.
Generate resourceRead emergent-reader texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, simple poems) with purpose and understanding.
Generate resourceWith support, use evidence from literature read aloud to demonstrate understanding of grade-level texts.
Generate resourceDescribe the connection between characters, settings, and major events in stories heard.
Generate resourceDefine the roles of authors and illustrators in presenting the ideas or information in stories.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the adventures or experiences of characters in familiar stories heard.
Generate resourceWith support, use evidence from nonfiction works read aloud to demonstrate of grade-level texts.
Generate resourceDescribe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in texts heard.
Generate resourceIdentify basic similarities in and differences between two texts heard on the same topic.
Generate resourceListen to a series of texts organized around a variety of conceptually related topics to build knowledge about the world.
Generate resourceDetermine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
Generate resourceIdentify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., discovering the verb "roll" is also a noun).
Generate resourceSort common objects into categories (e.g., foods, size) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their synonyms and antonyms.
Generate resourceDistinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the general action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance).
Generate resourceIdentify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
Generate resourceWith support, use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and listening to texts.
Generate resourceRoutinely write or dictate writing for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Generate resourcePrint all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet. Write left to right and top to bottom with appropriate spaces between letters.
Generate resourceTell a brief experience or story in response to prompts using words and phrases.
Generate resourceComplete simple sentence frames and identify nouns and verbs with prompting.
Generate resourceFollow one-step written directions represented by signs, symbols, and one or two words.
Generate resourceDecode and determine meaning of words using knowledge of common base words and simple prefixes, suffixes, and contractions. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceUse grade-level text features to locate information in a book or reading selection. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceIdentify and use common antonyms and synonyms to determine the meaning of words. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceIdentify and use subject-verb-object order in very simple sentences with some errors. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceUse the title and illustrations to aid comprehension of information in a book or reading selection.
Generate resourceSpell high-frequency words correctly and apply basic spelling rules to spell other words. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceTell an experience or story in a logical sequence using detailed sentences without prompting.
Generate resourceIdentify and use synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms to determine the meaning of words. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceSpell some high-frequency words correctly and use invented spelling for other words.
Generate resourceIdentify the topic in brief text with illustrations by drawing a picture or using gestures or words orally.
Generate resourceFill in a prewriting organizer, and, with support, write a draft of a few simple sentences that includes a main idea; edit the draft for beginning capitalization and ending punctuation. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the characters, identify the setting, and retell the basic plot in a story.
Generate resourceIdentify cover and title of a book; hold book right side up and turn pages in the correct direction.
Generate resourceIdentify the characters and main event of a story with picture clues, using gestures or words in response to prompting.
Generate resourceUse a capital letter for the first word of a sentence, familiar proper nouns, and the pronoun I; use a period at the end of a sentence. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceWrite brief explanations of observations of real objects, persons, places, events, or processes, using a few simple sentences. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceRespond appropriately to simple social conversations on mostly familiar topics with contextual support.
Generate resourceIdentify a few key ideas of brief, mostly concrete information presented orally with visual support.
Generate resourceDecode and determine meaning of words using knowledge of common base words and simple prefixes and suffixes. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceDraw and label a series of pictures and respond to oral prompts about observations of real objects, persons, places, events, or processes using phrases.
Generate resourceRespond appropriately to social and simple classroom conversations on mostly familiar, concrete topics.
Generate resourceIdentify orally the topic in text with illustrations by using simple sentences.
Generate resourceLabel a series of pictures or fill in a simple prewriting organizer for a given topic with support, using familiar words and phrases.
Generate resourceWrite brief narratives based on personal experiences, using a sentence starter template with prompting.
Generate resourceIdentify a key idea of very brief, concrete information presented orally with visual support.
Generate resourceUse grade-level capitalization and punctuation rules with some errors. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceSpell name and a few high-frequency words correctly and start to use invented spelling for other words.
Generate resourceIdentify the characters, setting, and main event of a story with picture clues, using words or phrases orally in response to prompting.
Generate resourceRespond appropriately to brief, very simple social conversations on familiar topics with contextual support.
Generate resourceRetell or paraphrase information that has been shared by others, using coherent sentences.
Generate resourceIdentify the topic in near grade-level text and sequence information in a logical order. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceWrite brief explanations of observations of real objects, persons, places, events, or processes, using more detailed sentences. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceIdentify and use subject-verb-object order and subject-verb agreement in simple sentences with few errors. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceMatch vowel and consonant sounds to all letters; identify initial and final sounds in single-syllable words.
Generate resourceUse grade-level capitalization and punctuation rules with few errors. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceName upper and lowercase letters; match vowel and consonant sounds to some letters.
Generate resourceDecode and determine the meaning of words by using common inflectional endings (e.g., -ed, -ing, and plural -s). [N/A for K]
Generate resourceDraw and label a series of pictures and respond to oral prompts using words and phrases.
Generate resourceRespond appropriately to classroom conversations on concrete and abstract topics.
Generate resourceIdentify a few key ideas of concrete and some abstract information presented orally with some visual support.
Generate resourceTell an experience or story in a logical sequence using simple sentences without prompting.
Generate resourceWrite narratives based on personal experiences that contain a main idea, using a few simple sentences. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceIdentify orally the topic in brief text with illustrations by drawing a picture and using phrases.
Generate resourceDraw and label a picture and respond to oral prompts about observations of real objects, persons, places, events, or processes using words or phrases.
Generate resourceWrite narratives based on personal experiences that contain a main idea, using more detailed sentences. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceTell an experience or story in a logical sequence with some prompting, using phrases and simple sentences.
Generate resourceIdentify prewriting strategies and format; write and revise a draft that includes a main idea and details, and edit the draft for grade-level writing conventions. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceFill in a prewriting organizer, write a draft that includes a main idea and some details, make basic revisions, and edit the draft for some writing conventions. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceIdentify the characters, setting, and beginning, middle, and end of a story with picture clues, using simple sentences orally in response to prompting.
Generate resourceIdentify the topic in grade-level text and sequence information in a logical order. [N/A for K]
Generate resourceWrite brief explanations of observations of real objects, persons, places, events, or processes using a sentence starter template with prompting. [N/A for K]
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