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.RF.K.1
- Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
- 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.2
- With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of 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.8
- With prompting and support, identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.
- 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.2
- With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.
- 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.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.
- GLE 0001.1.1
- Demonstrate an emerging understanding of basic English usage, mechanics, spelling, and sentence structure.
- GLE 0001.1.4
- Begin to explore the alphabetic principle.
- GLE 0001.2.2
- Develop critical speaking skills essential for effective communication.
- GLE 0001.6.1
- Comprehend the main idea of informational texts.
- GLE 0001.8.1
- Explore and experience various literary genres.
- GLE 0001.8.2
- Employ a variety of basic reading comprehension strategies.
- GLE 0001.8.3
- Develop reading fluency and accuracy.
- K.26
- Locate and describe events on a calendar, including birthdays, holidays, cultural events, and school events.
- TSS.ELA.1.SL.PKI.4
- Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly.
- TSS.ELA.K.FL.F.5
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- 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.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.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.KID.2
- With prompting and support, orally identify the main topic and retell key details of a 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.KID.1
- With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
- TSS.ELA.K.RL.KID.2
- With prompting and support, orally retell familiar stories, including key details.
- 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.SL.PKI.4
- Describe familiar people, places, things, and events, and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
- TSS.ELA.K.SL.PKI.5
- Add drawings or other visual displays of descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
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