Kindergarten

Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Reading Literature
Topic: Craft and Structure

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RL.K.6 name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story	RL.K.4 ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text

Analyzing	Evaluating	Creating
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RL.K.5 recognize common types of texts

RL.K.4. Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.
RL.K.5. Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems).
RL.K.6. With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story.











Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Reading Literature
Topic: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Remembering	Understanding	Applying
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	RL.K.7 describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear

Analyzing	Evaluating	Creating
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RL.K.9 compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories

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 illustration depicts).
RL.K.8. (Not applicable to literature)
RL.K.9. With prompting and support, compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories.



Strand: Reading Literature
Topic: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity

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	RL.K.10 engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding

RL.K.10. Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.




Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Reading Informational Text
Topic: Key Ideas and Details

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RI.K.2 identify main topic and retell key details	RI.K.1 ask and answer questions about key details in a text RI.K.3 describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text

RI.K.1. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RI.K.2. With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
RI.K.3. With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

















Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Reading Informational Text
Topic: Craft and Structure

Remembering	Understanding	Applying
Students will...	Students will...	Students will...
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	RI.K.4 ask and answer questions about unknown words

Analyzing	Evaluating	Creating
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RI.K.5 identify front cover, back cover, and title page of a book

RI.K.4. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.
RI.K.5. Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book.
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.













Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Reading Informational Text
Topic: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Remembering	Understanding	Applying
Students will...	Students will...	Students will...
	RI.K.7 describe the relationship between illustrations and the text in which they appear RI.K.8 identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text RI.K.9 identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic

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 idea in the text an illustration depicts).
RI.K.8. With prompting and support, identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.
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, or procedures).



Strand: Reading Informational Text
Topic: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity

Remembering	Understanding	Applying
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	RI.K.10 engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding

RI.K.10. Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.




Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Reading Foundational Skills
Topic: Print Concepts

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	RF.K.1.b recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters RF.K.1.c understand that words are separated by spaces in print RF.K.1.d recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet	RF.K.1 show understanding of the organization and basic features of print RF.K.1.a follow words from left to right, top to bottom and page by page

RF.K.1. Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
a) Follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page by page.
b) Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters.
c) Understand that words are separated by spaces in print.
d) Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.











Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Reading Foundational Skills
Topic: Phonological Awareness

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RF.K.2.b count, pronounce, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words RF.K.2.c blend and segment onsets and rimes of single-syllable spoken words RF.K.2.d isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final sounds of CVC words		RF.K.2 show understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes) RF.K.2.a recognize and produce rhyming words RF.K.2.e add or substitute individual sounds in one-syllable words to make new words

RF.K.2. Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
a) Recognize and produce rhyming words.
b) Count, pronounce, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words.
c) Blend and segment onsets and rimes of single-syllable spoken words.
d) Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in three-phoneme (consonant-vowel-consonant, or CVC) words.1 (This does not include CVCs ending with /l/, /r/, or /x/.)
e) Add or substitute individual sounds (phonemes) in simple, one-syllable words to make new words.













Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Reading Foundational Skills
Topic: Phonics and Word Recognition

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RF.K.3.c read common high-frequency words by sight	RF.K.3.d distinguish between similarly spelled words by identifying the sounds of the letters that are different	RF.K.3 know and apply phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words RF.K.3.a demonstrate basic knowledge of letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound for each consonant RF.K.3.b associate the long/short sounds with the common spellings for the 5 vowels

RF.K.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
a) Demonstrate basic knowledge of letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or most frequent sound for each consonant.
b) Associate the long and short sounds with the common spellings (graphemes) for the five major vowels.
c) Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do,does).
d) Distinguish between similarly spelled words by identifying the sounds of the letters that differ.


Strand: Reading Foundational Skills
Topic: Fluency

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	RF.K.4 read emergent-reader- texts with purpose and understanding

RF.K.4. Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding.



Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Writing
Topic: Text Types and Purposes

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Analyzing	Evaluating	Creating
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		W.K.1 use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces telling the topic and state an opinion about the topic or book 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 supply information about the topic W.K.3 use a combination of drawing, dictating and writing to narrate an event, tell about the events in order and provide reaction to what happened

W.K.1. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces in which they tell a reader the topic or the name of the book they are writing about and state an opinion or preference about the topic or book (e.g., My favorite book is...).

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 supply some information about the topic.

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 which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what happened.
Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Writing
Topic: Production and Distribution of Writing

Remembering	Understanding	Applying
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		W.K.5 respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing

Analyzing	Evaluating	Creating
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W.K.6 explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including collaboration with peers.

W.K.4. (Begins in grade 3)

W.K.5. With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed.

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.











Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Writing
Topic: Research to Build Knowledge

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		W.K.7 participate in shared research and writing projects W.K.8 recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question

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).

W.K.8. With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

W.K.9. (Begins in grade 4)















Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Speaking and Listening
Topic: Comprehension and Collaboration

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	SL.K.2 confirm understanding of text by asking or answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood SL.K.3 ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood	SL.K.1 participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners with peers and adults in small/large groups SL.K.1.a follow agreed upon rules for discussion SL.K.1.b continue a conversation through multiple exchanges

SL.K.1. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
a) Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).
b) Continue a conversation through multiple exchanges.

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 and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

SL.K.3. Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.









Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Speaking and Listening
Topic: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

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SL.K.4 describe familiar people, places, things, and events and provide additional detail		SL.K.5 illustrate descriptions to provide detail SL.K.6 speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings and ideas clearly

SL.K.4. Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

SL.K.5. Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.

SL.K.6. Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

















Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Language
Topic: Conventions of Standard English

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		L.K.1 show command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and its use when writing or speaking L.K.1.a write many upper/lower case letters L.K.1.b use common nouns/verbs L.K.1.c form regular plural nouns orally by adding /s/ or /es/ L.K.1.d understand and use question words L.K.1.e use most frequently occurring prepositions L.K.1.f produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities

L.K.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
a) Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
b) Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs.
c) Form regular plural nouns orally by adding /s/ or /es/ (e.g., dog, dogs; wish, wishes).
d) Understand and use question words (interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how).
e) Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
f) Produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities.

Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Language
Topic: Conventions of Standard English (continued)

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	L.K.2.b recognize and name end punctuation	L.K.2 show command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing L.K.2.a capitalize the first word in sentence and pronoun I L.K.2.c write a letter for most consonant and short vowel sounds (phonemes) L.K.2.d spell simple words phonetically, using knowledge of sound-letter relationships

L.K.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
a) Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I.
b) Recognize and name end punctuation.
c) Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).
d) Spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships.


Knowledge of Language (L.K.3) Begins in Grade 2


Kindergarten Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Strand: Language
Topic: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

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L.K.5.a sort objects into categories	L.K.4 make sense of the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases L.K.5.c identify connections between words and their use L.K.5.d compare meaning of verbs describing the same general action by acting out the meanings	L.K.4.a use new meanings for familiar words with more than one meaning (see example below) L.K.4.b use inflections and affixes to find the meaning of unknown words L.K.5 examine word relationships L.K.5.b produce antonyms of frequently used verbs and adjectives L.K.6 use words and phrases learned in conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts

L.K.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
a) Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
b) Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes (e.g., -ed, -s, re-, un-, pre-, -ful, -less) as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word.
L.K.5. With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
a) Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
b) Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
c) Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).
d) Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings.
L.K.6. Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.