English / Language Arts
Reading: Foundational Skills
ANCHOR STANDARD
Print Concepts
GRADE LEVEL STANDARD
RF.K.1 Demonstrate
understanding of the organization
and basic features of print.
1. Follow words from left to
right, top to bottom, and
page by page.
2. Recognize that spoken
words are represented in
written language by specific
sequences of letters.
3. Understand that words are
separated by spaces in print.
4. Recognize and name all
upper- and lowercase letters
of the alphabet.
Phonological Awareness
RF.K.2 Demonstrate
understanding of spoken words,
syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
1. Recognize and produce
rhyming words.
2. Count, pronounce, blend,
and segment syllables in
spoken words.
3. Blend and segment onsets
and rimes of single-syllable
spoken words.
4. Isolate and pronounce the
initial, medial vowel, and
Kindergarten
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
PALS:
*alphabet knowledge
*letter/sound knowledge –
spelling
*COW
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
All Journeys Progress Monitoring
Assessments
LEARNING TARGET
I can read a leveled reader.
I can name upper and lower case
letters in random order.
Rigby
DIBELS:
*LNF
Report Card Rubric
PALS:
*group and individual rhyming
awareness
*group and individual beginning
sound awareness
*letter/sound knowledge - letter
sounds
*letter/sound knowledge –
spelling
*word recognition in isolation
DIBELS:
*FSF, PSF, NWF
All Journeys Progress Monitoring
Assessments
I can blend and segment words.
I can rhyme words.
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final sounds (phonemes) in
three-phoneme (consonantvowel-consonant, or CVC)
words. (This does not
include CVCs ending with
/l/, /r/, or /x/.)
5. Add or substitute individual
sounds (phonemes) in
simple, one-syllable words
to make new words.
Phonics and Word Recognition
RF.K.3 Know and apply gradelevel phonics and word analysis
skills in decoding words.
1. Demonstrate basic
knowledge of one-to-one
letter-sound
correspondences by
producing the primary or
many of the most frequent
sound for each consonant.
2. Associate the long and short
sounds with common
spellings (graphemes) for
the five major vowels.
3. Read common highfrequency words by sight
(e.g., the, of, to, you, she,
my, is, are, do, does).
4. Distinguish between
similarly spelled words by
identifying the sounds of the
letters that differ.
Report Card Rubric
PALS:
*letter/sound knowledge –
spelling
*word recognition in isolation
All Journeys Progress Monitoring
Assessments
I can read CVC words.
I can read word wall words.
Observation/Checklist
I can read nonsense words.
Report Card Rubric
DIBELS:
*NWF
*FSF
*PSF
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Fluency
ANCHOR STANDARD
Key Ideas and Details
Read closely to determine what the
text says explicitly and to make
logical inferences from it; cite
specific textual evidence when
writing or speaking to support
conclusions drawn from the text.
Determine central ideas or themes
of a text and analyze their
development; summarize the key
supporting details and ideas.
Analyze how and why individuals,
events, or ideas develop and interact
over the course of a text.
Craft and Structure
Interpret words and phrases as they
are used in a text, including
determining technical, connotative,
and figurative meanings, and
analyze how specific word choices
shape meaning or tone.
Analyze the structure of texts,
including how specific sentences,
paragraphs, and larger portions of
the text (e.g., a section, chapter,
scene, or stanza) relate to each other
and the whole.
RF.K.4 Read emergent-reader texts
with purpose and understanding.
GRADE LEVEL STANDARD
RI.K.1 With prompting and
support, ask and answer questions
about key details in a text. (P)
Rigby
Reading: Informational
Kindergarten
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Rigby
All Journeys Progress Monitoring
Assessments
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Observation/Checklist
I can read a just right for me book.
LEARNING TARGET
I can answer questions about the
story.
Observation/Checklist
I can ask questions about the story
so I can understand it better.
RI.K.2 With prompting and
support, identify the main topic and
retell key details of a text. (P)
Rigby
Observation/Checklist
I can retell a story.
RI.K.3 With prompting and
support, describe the connection
between two individuals, events,
ideas, or pieces of information in a
text. (P)
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can compare parts of a text.
RI.K.4 With prompting and
support, ask and answer questions
about unknown words in a text. (P)
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can answer questions about words
in the text.
Observation/Checklist
I can ask questions about words so I
can understand them.
RI.K.5 Identify the front cover,
back cover, and title page of a
book.
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can tell you the parts of a book.
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Assess how point of view or
purpose shapes the content and style
of a text.
Integration of Knowledge and
Ideas
Integrate and evaluate content
presented in diverse formats and
media, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.
Delineate and evaluate the argument
and specific claims in a text,
including the validity of the
reasoning as well as the relevance
and sufficiency of the evidence.
Analyze how two or more texts
address similar themes or topics in
order to build knowledge or to
compare the approaches the authors
take.
Range of Reading and Level of Text
Complexity
Read and comprehend complex
literary and informational texts
independently and proficiently.
ANCHOR STANDARD
Key Ideas and Details
RI.K.6 Name the author and
illustrator of a text and define the
role of each in presenting the
ideas or information in a text.
Observation/Checklist
RI.K.7 With prompting and
support, describe the relationship
between illustrations and the text in
which they appear (e.g., what
person, place, thing, or idea in the
text an illustration depicts). (P)
RI.K.8 With prompting and
support, identify the reasons an
author gives to support points in a
text. (I)
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can tell about the pictures in a
story.
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can answer why questions about a
story.
RI.K.9 With prompting and
support, identify basic similarities in
and differences between two texts
on the same topic (e.g., in
illustrations, descriptions, or
procedures). (P)
Report Card Rubric
Observation/Checklist
I can tell you how stories are the
same or different.
RI.K.10 Actively engage in group
reading activities with purpose and
understanding. (P)
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can read with my friends.
GRADE LEVEL STANDARD
Observation/Checklist
I can tell you about the jobs that the
author and illustrator do.
Observation/Checklist
Reading: Literature
Kindergarten
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
LEARNING TARGET
English / Language Arts
Read closely to determine what the
text says explicitly and to make
logical inferences from it; cite
specific textual evidence when
writing or speaking to support
conclusions drawn from the text.
Determine central ideas or themes
of a text and analyze their
development; summarize the key
supporting details and ideas.
Analyze how and why individuals,
events, or ideas develop and interact
over the course of a text.
Craft and Structure
Interpret words and phrases as they
are used in a text, including
determining technical, connotative,
and figurative meanings, and
analyze how specific word choices
shape meaning or tone.
Analyze the structure of texts,
including how specific sentences,
paragraphs, and larger portions of
the text (e.g., a section, chapter,
scene, or stanza) relate to each other
and the whole.
Assess how point of view or
purpose shapes the content and style
of a text.
Integration of Knowledge and
Ideas
Integrate and evaluate content
presented in diverse formats and
RL.K.1 With prompting and
support, ask and answer questions
about key details in a text. (P)
Rigby
Observation/Checklist
I can answer questions about the
story.
Report Card Rubric
I can ask questions about the story
so I can understand it better.
RL.K.2 With prompting and
support, retell familiar stories,
including key details. (P)
Rigby
Observation/Checklist
I can retell a story with details.
RL.K.3 With prompting and
support, identify characters,
settings, and major events in a story.
(P)
Rigby
Observation/Checklist
I can tell about the structure of a
story.
RL.K.4 Ask and answer questions
about unknown words in a text. (P)
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can answer questions about words
in the text.
Report Card Rubric
I can ask questions about words so I
can understand them.
RL.K.5 Recognize common types
of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems).
(I)
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can identify types of text.
RL.K.6 With prompting and
support, name the author and
illustrator of a story and define the
role of each in telling the story. (P)
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can tell about the jobs that the
author and illustrator do.
RL.K.7 With prompting and
support, describe the relationship
between illustrations and the story
Rigby
Observation/Checklist
I can tell you about the pictures in a
story.
Report Card Rubric
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media, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.
Delineate and evaluate the argument
and specific claims in a text,
including the validity of the
reasoning as well as the relevance
and sufficiency of the evidence.
Analyze how two or more texts
address similar themes or topics in
order to build knowledge or to
compare the approaches the authors
take.
Range of Reading Level and Text
Complexity
Read and comprehend complex
literary and informational texts
independently and proficiently.
ANCHOR STANDARD
Text Types and Purposes
Write arguments to support claims
in an analysis of substantive topics
or texts, using valid reasoning and
relevant and sufficient evidence.
Write informative/ explanatory texts
to examine and convey complex
ideas and information clearly and
in which they appear (e.g., what
moment in a story an illustration
depicts). (P)
(not applicable to literature)
RL.K.9 With prompting and
support, compare and contrast the
adventures and experiences of
characters in familiar stories. (P)
Report Card Rubric
RL.K.10 Actively engage in group
reading activities with purpose and
understanding. (P)
Observation/Checklist
GRADE LEVEL STANDARD
W.K.1 Use a combination of
drawing, dictating, and writing to
compose opinion pieces in which
they tell a reader the topic or the
name of the book they are writing
about and state an opinion or
preference about the topic or book
(e.g., My favorite book is...). (P)
W.K.2 Use a combination of
drawing, dictating, and writing to
compose informative/ explanatory
Observation/Checklist
I can tell you how stories are the
same and different.
Observation/Checklist
I can read with my friends.
Observation/Checklist
Writing
Kindergarten
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
6-Trait Writing Prompt
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
LEARNING TARGET
Observation/Checklist
I can draw and write about things I
know.
Observation/Checklist
I can draw and write about things I
know.
Report Card Rubric
Observation Checklist
6-Trait Writing Prompt
Report Card Rubric
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accurately through the effective
selection, organization, and analysis
of content.
Write narratives to develop real or
imagined experiences or events
using effective technique, wellchosen details, and well-structured
event sequences.
Production and Distribution of
Writing
Produce clear and coherent writing
in which the development,
organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and
audience.
Develop and strengthen writing as
needed by planning, revising,
editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach.
Use technology, including the
Internet, to produce and publish
writing and to interact and
collaborate with others.
Research to Build and Present
Knowledge
Conduct short as well as more
sustained research projects based on
focused questions, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under
investigation.
Gather relevant information from
multiple print and digital sources,
texts in which they name what they
are writing about and supply some
information about the topic. (P)
W.K.3 Use a combination of
drawing, dictating, and writing to
narrate a single event or several
loosely linked events, tell about the
events in the order in which they
occurred, and provide a reaction to
what happened. (I)
Observation Checklist
6-Trait Writing Prompt
Observation/Checklist
I can draw and write about things I
know in sequence.
Report Card Rubric
Observation Checklist
(begins in grade 3)
W.K.5 With guidance and support
from adults, respond to questions
and suggestions from peers and add
details to strengthen writing as
needed. (P)
W.K.6 With guidance and support
from adults, explore a variety of
digital tools to produce and publish
writing, including in collaboration
with peers. (I)
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can edit my work with the help
from others.
Report Card Rubric
Observation/Checklist
I can use technology to express my
thoughts and words.
W.K.7 Participate in shared
research and writing projects (e.g.,
explore a number of books by a
favorite author and express opinions
about them). (I)
W.K.8 With guidance and support
from adults, recall information from
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can work with friends to learn
about new topics.
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can make connections.
Observation/Checklist
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assess the credibility and accuracy
of each source, and integrate the
information while avoiding
plagiarism.
Draw evidence from literary or
informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
Range of Writing
Write routinely over extended time
frames (time for research, reflection,
and revision) and shorter time
frames (a single sitting or a day or
two) for a range of tasks, purposes,
and audiences.
ANCHOR STANDARD
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
experiences or gather information
from provided sources to answer a
question. (I)
I can answer questions using
resources.
(begins in grade 4)
(begins in grade 3)
GRADE LEVEL STANDARD
L.K.1 Demonstrate command of
the conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when writing or
speaking. (I)
1. Print many upper- and
lowercase letters.
2. Use frequently occurring
nouns and verbs.
3. Form regular plural nouns
orally by adding /s/ or /es/
(e.g., dog, dogs; wish,
wishes).
4. Understand and use
question words
(interrogatives) (e.g., who,
Language
Kindergarten
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
6-Trait Writing Prompt
Observation/Checklist
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Observation/Checklist
LEARNING TARGET
I can write a complete sentence.
I can answer questions using
complete sentences while talking to
my friends.
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what, where, when, why,
how).
5. Use the most frequently
occurring prepositions (e.g.,
to, from, in, out, on, off, for,
of, by, with).
6. Produce and expand
complete sentences in
shared language activities.
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing
L.K.2 Demonstrate command of
the conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. (I)
1. Capitalize the first word in a
sentence and the pronoun I.
2. Recognize and name end
punctuation.
3. Write a letter or letters for
most consonant and shortvowel sounds (phonemes).
4. Spell simple words
phonetically, drawing on
knowledge of sound-letter
relationships.
Knowledge of Language
Apply knowledge of language to
understand how language functions
in different contexts, to make
effective choices for meaning or
style, and to comprehend more fully
when reading or listening.
Vocabulary Acquisition
(begins in grade 2)
6-Trait Writing Prompt
Report Card Rubric
Observation/Checklist
I can write a complete sentence.
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Determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning
words and phrases by using context
clues, analyzing meaningful word
parts, and consulting general and
specialized reference materials, as
appropriate.
L.K.4 Determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning words and phrases based
on kindergarten reading and content.
(I)
Demonstrate understanding of word
relationships and nuances in word
meanings.
L.K.5 With guidance and support
from adults, explore word
relationships and nuances in word
meanings.
(show less) (I)
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can use my reading strategies to
help me understand the text.
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can make connections about words
and their meaning.
1. Identify new meanings for
familiar words and apply
them accurately (e.g.,
knowing duck is a bird and
learning the verb to duck).
2. Use the most frequently
occurring inflections and
affixes (e.g., -ed, -s, re-, un-,
pre-, -ful, -less) as a clue to
the meaning of an unknown
word.
1. Sort common objects into
categories (e.g., shapes,
foods) to gain a sense of the
concepts the categories
represent.
2. Demonstrate understanding
of frequently occurring
verbs and adjectives by
relating them to their
opposites (antonyms).
3. Identify real-life
connections between words
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and their use (e.g., note
places at school that are
colorful).
4. Distinguish shades of
meaning among verbs
describing the same general
action (e.g., walk, march,
strut, prance) by acting out
the meanings.
Acquire and use accurately a range
of general academic and domainspecific words and phrases
sufficient for reading, writing,
speaking, and listening at the
college and career readiness level;
demonstrate independence in
gathering vocabulary knowledge
when encountering an unknown
term important to comprehension or
expression.
ANCHOR STANDARD
Comprehension and Collaboration
Prepare for and participate
effectively in a range of
conversations and collaborations
with diverse partners, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their
own clearly and persuasively.
L.K.6 Use words and phrases
acquired through conversations,
reading and being read to, and
responding to texts. (P)
GRADE LEVEL STANDARD
SL.K.1 Participate in collaborative
conversations with diverse partners
about kindergarten topics and texts
with peers and adults in small and
larger groups. (P)
1. Follow agreed-upon rules
for discussions (e.g.,
listening to others and
PALS -- COW
Speaking and Listening
Kindergarten
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Observation/Checklist
I can make self to text, self to word,
and text to text connections.
LEARNING TARGET
I can share with others about things
I have learned.
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taking turns speaking about
the topics and texts under
discussion).
2. Continue a conversation
through multiple exchanges
Integrate and evaluate information
presented in diverse media and
formats, including visually,
quantitatively, and orally.
Evaluate a speaker’s point of view,
reasoning, and use of evidence and
rhetoric.
Presentation of Knowledge and
Ideas
Present information, findings, and
supporting evidence such that
listeners can follow the line of
reasoning and the organization,
development, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and
audience.
Make strategic use of digital media
and visual displays of data to
express information and enhance
understanding of presentations.
Adapt speech to a variety of
contexts and communicative tasks,
demonstrating command of formal
English when indicated or
appropriate.
SL.K.2 Confirm understanding of a
text read aloud or information
presented orally or through other
media by asking and answering
questions about key details and
requesting clarification if something
is not understood. (P)
SL.K.3 Ask and answer questions
in order to seek help, get
information, or clarify something
that is not understood. (P)
Observation/Checklist
Report Card Rubric
Observation/Checklist
I can ask and answer questions.
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can ask questions to learn more.
SL.K.4 Describe familiar people,
places, things, and events and, with
prompting and support, provide
additional detail. (P)
Observation/Checklist
Observation/Checklist
I can tell you about things I know.
SL.K.5 Add drawings or other
visual displays to descriptions as
desired to provide additional
detail.
SL.K.6 Speak audibly and
express thoughts, feelings, and
ideas clearly.
6-Trait Writing Prompt
Observation/Checklist
I can draw pictures to give more
details.
Observation/Checklist
I can talk to my friends so everyone
understands.