Kindergarten

Kindergarten ELA

Inquiry

Reading Literacy - Principles of Reading

Reading-Informational

Writing

Communication

Formulate relevant, self-generated questions based on interests and/or needs that can be investigated.

Transact with texts to formulate questions, propose explanations, and consider alternative views and multiple perspectives.

Construct knowledge, applying disciplinary concepts and tools, to build deeper understanding of the world through exploration, collaboration, and analysis.

Synthesize integrated information to share learning and/or take action.

Synthesize integrated information to share learning and/or take action.

Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.

Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds.

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension."

Determine meaning and develop logical interpretations by making predictions, inferring, drawing conclusions, analyzing, synthesizing, providing evidence, and investigating multiple interpretations.

Summarize key details and ideas to support analysis of thematic development.

Analyze the relationship among ideas, themes, or topics in multiple media, formats, and in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities.

Analyze characters, settings, events, and ideas as they develop and interact within a particular context.

Interpret and analyze the author’s use of words, phrases, and conventions, and how their relationships shape meaning and tone in print and multimedia texts.

Apply a range of strategies to determine and deepen the meaning of known, unknown, and multiple-meaning words, phrases, and jargon; acquire and use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary.

Analyze and provide evidence of how the author’s choice of point of view, perspective, and purpose shape content, meaning, and style.

Analyze and critique how the author uses structures in print and multimedia texts to shape meaning and impact the reader.

Read independently and comprehend a variety of texts for the purposes of reading for enjoyment, acquiring new learning, and building stamina; reflect on and respond to increasingly complex text over time.

Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.

Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds.

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Determine meaning and develop logical interpretations by making predictions, inferring, drawing conclusions, analyzing, synthesizing, providing evidence and investigating multiple interpretations.

Summarize key details and ideas to support analysis of central ideas.

Research events, topics, ideas, or concepts through multiple media, formats, and in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities.

Interpret and analyze the author’s use of words, phrases, text features, conventions, and structures, and how their relationships shape meaning and tone in print and multimedia texts.

Apply a range of strategies to determine the meaning of known, unknown, and multiple meaning words, phrases, and jargon; acquire and use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary.

Analyze and provide evidence of how the author’s choice of purpose and perspective shapes content, meaning, and style.

Analyze and critique how the author uses structures in print and multimedia texts to craft informational and argument writing.

Read independently and comprehend a variety of texts for the purposes of reading for enjoyment, acquiring new learning, and building stamina; reflect on and respond to increasingly complex text over time.

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Write independently, legibly, and routinely for a variety of tasks, purposes, and audiences over short and extended time frames.

Interact with others to explore ideas and concepts, communicate meaning, and develop logical interpretations through collaborative conversations; build upon the ideas of others to clearly express one’s own views while respecting diverse perspectives.

Articulate ideas, claims, and perspectives in a logical sequence using information, findings, and credible evidence from sources.

Communicate information through strategic use of multiple modalities and multimedia to enrich understanding when presenting ideas and information.

Critique how a speaker addresses content and uses craft techniques that stylistically and structurally inform, engage, and impact audience and convey messages.

Incorporate craft techniques to engage and impact audience and convey messages.