2nd Quarter Reading Identify letters, words and sentences. Use beginning and ending consonants to decode. Use consonant blends/digraphs to decode. Blend words with a beginning, middle and end sound Use knowledge of story/topic to read words. Read familiar stories, poems with fluency and expression. Relate previous experiences to the story Retell stories using beginning, middle and end Read and self-correct. Oral Language Follow rules for conversation using appropriate voice level Tell and retell stories and events using logical order Add or delete sounds to make new words. Expand and use oral descriptive vocabularies Ask and respond to questions in a small group setting Follow simple two step directions Ask for clarification and explanation of words or ideas Increase listening and speaking vocabularies. Writing Space words and sentences. Focus on one topic. Begin sentences with a capital letter and use ending punctuation. Form letters correctly.