KINDERGARTEN READING STANDARDS
THE STUDENT WILL:
- name all upper and lower case letters and identify the
representative sounds.
- distinguish long and short vowel sounds.
- distinguish the initial and final sounds in single-syllable words.
(example: pit/pat; bit/bat)
- describe how changing the first letter of a word changes the sound
and meaning of the word.
- use pictures, illustrations, and personal knowledge to make and
confirm predictions about stories.
- connect information found in stories to personal experience.
- identify and describe characters, settings, and key events.
- identify the role of both the author and illustrator.
- retell familiar stories using beginning, middle, and end.
- identify patterns of rhyming words. (example: poems, songs)
- describe how books, stories, poems reflect things people do.
- note similarities and differences in various stories and poems.
- identify the characteristics of a variety of simple genres.
(example: fairy tales, poems)
- recognize similarities in stories written by the same author.
- identify everyday print materials that provide information.
(example: labels, newspapers)
- distinguish between "make believe" and "real" in
print materials.
- identify the main idea in simple print materials.
- identify appropriate sources of information to answer specific
questions. (example: weather forecast, calendars)
KINDERGARTEN WRITING STANDARDS
THE STUDENT WILL:
- write upper and lower case letters as appropriate.
- use pictures and words to tell a story.
- retell or restate what has been heard or seen.
- recognize that words are used in a specific order in sentences.
(example: subject-verb; Mary runs)
- use punctuation at the end of sentences.
- begin sentences with capital letters.
- write using left to right, top to bottom progression.
- create sentences or word representations to explain events.
- write notes to classmates and family members.
- use the writing process to generate stories about personal
experiences. (example: a family trip)
- create illustrations which represent information. (example: a
personal trip)
- identify how words are used for rhyme and repetition.
- explore how authors organize and sequence writing.
- gather information from pictures, books, and videos to enhance
writing.
- share writing with others for revision.
KINDERGARTEN LISTENING AND VIEWING STANDARDS
THE STUDENT WILL:
- follow various one and two step directions.
- take turns in conversations and group situations.
- use appropriate volume and tone of voice when responding to others.
- recognize and respond to non-verbal signals. (example: expressions
of excitement, disapproval)
- recognize the difference between true and false information.
- identify various sources of factual information.
- identify information that can be used on a personal basis. (example:
911, home phone number)
- explore what makes various audio or visual presentations appealing.
(example: color, sound effects)
- use visual organizers to remember everyday information. (example:
labels, calendar, helper charts)
- ask appropriate questions.
- restate what others say to demonstrate recall.
- use patterns to recall information. (example: alphabet song)
KINDERGARTEN SPEAKING STANDARDS
THE STUDENT WILL:
- retell an experience in logical sequence.
- use pictures when telling a story.
- participate in choral speaking and recite short poems, rhymes,
songs, and stories with repeated patterns.
- use words to describe and name numbers, colors, size, shape,
location, people, places, things, and actions.
- recognize and use correct grammar when speaking.
- follow simple rules for conversations: (example: taking turns,
listening)
- use complete sentences when speaking.
- recognize that body movements and facial expressions represent
feelings.
- identify ways the speaker can help others see and hear a
presentation.
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