Language Arts Standards & Benchmarks

KINDERGARTEN

1.  Students read with fluency and understanding

K.1.1  Identifies and orders 26 letters of alphabet (uppercase and lowercase)

K.1.2  Understands 26 letter-sound correspondence

K.1.3  Understands that print conveys meaning

K.1.4  Understands how print is organized and read

K.1.5  Demonstrates phonemic awareness skills

K.1.6  Uses picture clues to aid comprehension

K.1.7   Recognizes the association between spoken and written word

K.1.8   Identifies high-frequency words, eight basic color words, and number words one through ten

K.1.9   Shows an interest in reading

2.  Students read and understand literature representative of various purposes, sources, ideas, and cultures.

                   K.2.1   Identifies favorite books and stories

                   K.2.2   Listens to a variety of literary and informational texts

3.  Students write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

                   K.3.1  Print numbers and letters (uppercase/lowercase)

                   K.3.2  Copies or writes own name

K.3.3  Use directionality of print in writing (left to write, top to bottom)

K.3.4  Dictates or writes complete sentences

K.3.5  Practice and use grade appropriate level in 6 Traits of  Writing to generate pieces of writing

K.3.6  Uses basic phonetic spelling

4.  Students listen and speak effectively for diverse purposes.

                   K.4.1  Listens and responds to classmates and adults

                   K.4.2  Listen and responds to oral directions

                   K.4.3  Listens and responds to stories read aloud

                   K.4.4  Asks and responds to questions

5.  Students use a variety of technological and informational sources to acquire, synthesize, and communicate information.

K.5.1  Use age appropriate sources (picture dictionaries, audiovisual software, computer software, internet sources) to gather information