Academic standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.1
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.2
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.4
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.5
- With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.1
- Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.2
- Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.4
- Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.1
- With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.10
- Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.2
- With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.3
- With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.4
- With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.5
- Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.8
- With prompting and support, identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1
- With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.10
- Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.4
- Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.5
- Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems).
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.7
- With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.9
- With prompting and support, compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.1
- Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.3
- Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.4
- Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.5
- Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.2
- Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.5
- With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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).
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.8
- With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
- GLE 0001.1.1
- Demonstrate an emerging understanding of basic English usage, mechanics, spelling, and sentence structure.
- GLE 0001.1.2
- Employ a variety of strategies to decode words and expand vocabulary.
- GLE 0001.1.3
- Develop and maintain phonological awareness.
- GLE 0001.1.4
- Begin to explore the alphabetic principle.
- GLE 0001.2.1
- Develop critical listening skills essential for comprehension, problem solving, and task completion.
- GLE 0001.2.2
- Develop critical speaking skills essential for effective communication.
- GLE 0001.3.3
- Compose simple stories with teacher assistance.
- GLE 0001.4.2
- Select a source necessary to answer a research question.
- GLE 0001.6.1
- Comprehend the main idea of informational texts.
- GLE 0001.6.2
- Recognize that illustrations support information in the texts.
- GLE 0001.8.1
- Explore and experience various literary genres.
- GLE 0001.8.3
- Develop reading fluency and accuracy.
- TSS.ELA.K.FL.PA.2
- Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
- TSS.ELA.K.FL.PC.1
- Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
- TSS.ELA.K.FL.PWR.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding isolated words and in connected text.
- TSS.ELA.K.FL.VA.7a
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Kindergarten conversations, reading, and content.
- TSS.ELA.K.FL.VA.7b
- With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
- TSS.ELA.K.FL.VA.7c
- Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
- TSS.ELA.K.FL.WC.4
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when encoding words; write legibly.
- TSS.ELA.K.RI.CS.4
- With prompting and support, determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a Kindergarten topic or subject area.
- TSS.ELA.K.RI.CS.5
- Know various text features.
- TSS.ELA.K.RI.CS.6
- With prompting and support, define the role of an author and illustrator in presenting the ideas or information in a text
- TSS.ELA.K.RI.IKI.7
- With prompting and support, orally describe the relationship between illustrations and the text in which they appear.
- TSS.ELA.K.RI.IKI.8
- With prompting and support, identify the reasons an author provides to support points in a text.
- TSS.ELA.K.RI.KID.1
- With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
- TSS.ELA.K.RI.RRTC.10
- With prompting and support, read informational texts of appropriate complexity for Kindergarten.
- TSS.ELA.K.RL.CS.4
- With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in text.
- TSS.ELA.K.RL.CS.5
- Recognize common types of texts.
- TSS.ELA.K.RL.CS.6
- With prompting and support, define the role of authors and illustrators in the telling of a story.
- TSS.ELA.K.RL.IKI.7
- With prompting and support, orally describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear.
- TSS.ELA.K.RL.KID.1
- With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
- TSS.ELA.K.RL.RRTC.10
- With prompting and support, read stories and poems of appropriate complexity for Kindergarten.
- TSS.ELA.K.SL.CC.1
- Participate with varied peers and adults in collaborative conversations in small or large groups about appropriate Kindergarten topics.
- TSS.ELA.K.SL.CC.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...
- TSS.ELA.K.SL.CC.3
- Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
- TSS.ELA.K.W.PDW.5
- With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from others and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
- TSS.ELA.K.W.RBPK.7
- Participate in shared research and writing projects, such as reading a number of books by a favorite author and expressing opinions about them.
- TSS.ELA.K.W.RBPK.8
- With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
- TSS.ELA.K.W.TTP.2
- With prompting and support, use a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing to compose informative/explanatory texts.
- TSS.ELA.K.W.TTP.3
- With prompting and support, use a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing to narrate a single event.
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Essential and guiding questions:
Text-Dependent Questions:
- How do we know about space? Use details from the text to explain your answer.
- The sun is one of 400 billion stars in this galaxy. What is the name of the galaxy?
- Based on the information in the text, why do astronauts need to take oxygen to the moon?
- What does the word “experiment” mean in this excerpt: “A space station is up in space. Scientist do experiments there.” Can anyone give an example of an experiment that you have seen or been part of at home or at school?
- Describe Mars to your friend using words from the text.
