May 12, 2010
standards
Sutton Language Arts
Grade K
Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend grade level text
Knowledge of print…..
0.1.1
Students will demonstrate knowledge of concepts of print
*identify variations in print (size, upper and lower case)
*purpose of print (explains that print carries information)
*voice to print match (tracking)
*words are made up of letters (phonics and reading program)
*parts of a book (cover, pages, title author, illustrator)
*directionality (print reads from left to right/top to bottom)
*punctuation (period, exclamation mark, question mark)
Phonological awareness…….
0.1.2
Students will demonstrate phonological awareness through oral activities
*segment spoken sentences into words
*identify and produce oral rhyme
*blend and segment syllable sounds in spoken words (ex. cupcake, birthday)
*blend spoken onsets and rhymes to form simple words (ex. v-an, gr-ab)
*Segment onsets and rhymes orally
*Blend phonemes (beginning middle and ending sounds)ex. hearing sounds not creating
*segment phonemes in spoken words
Word analysis……..
0.1.3
Students will acquire phonetic knowledge as they learn to read, write and spell grade level text
*identify upper and lower case letters (spalding)
*match consonant and short vowel sounds to letters (1st 26phonograms)(spalding)
*read at least 25 basic high frequency words (spalding, journaling)
*use phonetic knowledge to write (approximated spelling)
*recognize known words in connected text (class lists, labels, environmental)
*identify similarities and differences in words(onset and rhyme)reading mastery
Fluency……..
0.1.4
students will demonstrate accuracy, phrasing, and expression during grade level reading level experiences
*imitate adult’s expression, reflecting meaning with voice (story time, phonetic readers, reading mastery…)
*imitate repeating language patterns during reading (story time, music in the classroom, poetry)
*read familiar text with others maintaining an appropriate pace (reading mastery, phonetic readers)
Vocabulary…..
0.1.5
*examine word structure elements and word patterns to determine meaning..plural forms, simple
Compounds
*relate new grade level vocab to prior knowledge and use in new situations
*develop awareness that context clues and text features may be used to help infer the meaning of
Unknown words (story time)
*identify and sort pictures into categories…colors, shapes..
*determine word meaning using reference materials and classroom resources(peers, teacher, spelling book)
Comprehension……
0.1.6
Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge applying text information, and
monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text
*explain that the author and illustrator create books (teacher read time)
*identify elements of the story including setting, characters, and events (teacher read, plays, shared reading)
*Retell info from narrative text including characters, setting, and events
*indicate that authors use words in different ways…rhythm, repeating lines, alliteration
*retell main ideas from informational text
*demonstrate a basic knowledge of familiar, narrative, and informational texts (Fairy tales, nursery rhymes,
Picture books)
*Make connections between characters or events in narrative and informational text, to own life or other
Cultures (multicultural activities)
*generate and or answer questions (who, what, when, where, why, how)supporting answers using prior
Knowledge and info from text (teacher read, show and share)
*Identify different purposes for reading (info and pleasure)
*use prior knowledge to identify text to self, text to text, text to word connections….before during and after
reading
*make predictions about a text using prior knowledge, pictures and titles(teacher read, phonetic readers)
* respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically (teacher read, plays, songs, journaling)
Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate
Writing Process…..
0.2.1
Students will use writing to communicate
*demonstrate that writing communicates thoughts and ideas (journaling, dictated sentences, content
writing)
*apply prewriting activities to generate ideas (brainstorming, drawing classroom experiences…journaling
Graphic organizers….
*generate ideas (pictures, letter strings, simple sentences) to relevant to a topic (journaling, experience
Writing (graphic organizers to pick a topic and generate a grade appropriate draft)
*revise writing by adding details (teacher support)
*Edit writing for format and conventions (correct spelling of high freq words, punctuation….(. ! ?)
*publish a final handwritten document
*print all uppercase and lowercase letters, attending the form of the letters (spalding, reading mastery)
Writing Genres……
0.2.2
Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences in multiple genres
*Write for a specific purpose (objects labeled in class, spelling book, lists)
*Write to known audience or specific reader (letter, note, poem, thank-you, short story)
Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate.
Speaking Skills…….
0.3.1
Students will develop and demonstrate speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations
*communicate ideas orally in daily classroom activities and routines (jobs, calendar, classroom directions)
Listening Skills…….
0.3.2
Students will develop and demonstrate active listening skills across a variety of situations
*Demonstrate listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (stories,
Songs, conversation, student sharing, teacher presentation)
*Complete a task after listening for information
*listen and retell main ideas of information
Reciprocal Communication…..
0.3.3
Students will demonstrate reciprocal communication skills
*demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the use of words (helpful and hurtful)
*demonstrate conversation strategies (face the speaker, listen while others are speaking,
Take turns talking, eye contact……show and share, opening jobs
*participate in learning situations (small groups, show and share, free time, math and reading games)
Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information
Multiple Literacy’s……
0.4.1
Students will gain knowledge, identify main ideas, and communicate information
In a variety of media and formats (textual, visual, and digital)
*Identify resources to find information (print, electronic)
*Demonstrate understanding of authorship of print and online resources
*Demonstrate awareness of safe behaviors when communicating and interacting with others
(rules for internet use) computer class health and safety
*engage in activities with learners from a variety of cultures through electronic means (podcasts,video
chats, distance learning, smart table
*gather and share info and opinions as a result of communication with others (smart table,
Computer applications , teacher controlled internet downloads, multimedia presentations)