ask and answer questions about fiction and non-fiction texts with visual support and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print in both fiction and non-fiction texts with visual support and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
describe the relationship between illustrations and the story (how illustrations support the text) in fiction texts, with modeling and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
name and match all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet out of sequence and demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences for each consonant
demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes), with scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
know and apply phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words, with modeling and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
recognize and produce rhyming words in context using familiar word families, with scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
read common high frequency words and phrases in context in both fiction and non- fiction texts, with visual support and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
make predictions from pictures and titles read aloud in unfamiliar fiction and non- fiction texts, with modeling and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
retell familiar texts read aloud with beginning, middle, and end with visual support, modeling and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
read texts with increasing accuracy and fluency to support comprehension, with scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
B - Vocabulary Development
recognize, identify, classify, and use vocabulary related to numbers, colors, shapes, size, weather, calendar, and time, with visual support and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
ask and answer questions about unknown words in fiction and non-fiction texts, with visual support, modeling, and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
recognize, identify, understand, and use vocabulary related to social and instructional situations (e.g., self, family, school, colors, shapes, feelings, spatial relations, rooms and areas within school and associated activities, home, rooms in the home and associated activities, food and nutrition, safety and hygiene, interests, pets, hobbies and recreational activities, and talents) in spoken interaction and written texts, with visual support and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
sort common objects (e.g., shapes, foods, colors) or words into categories to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent using manipulatives or with visual support as appropriate and with scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
C - Social and Instructional Language
participate in simple collaborative conversations with diverse partners about appropriate, culturally relevant topics, with visual support, modeling, and scaffolding to the proficiency level
begin to use and understand vocabulary appropriate to content area or genre with visual support, modeling, and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
ask and answer questions to seek help, get information, or clarify something, with visual support, modeling, and scaffolding appropriate for the proficiency level
explain relationships and express cause and effect with visual support, modeling, and scaffolding to the proficiency level
describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details with visual support, modeling, and scaffolding to the proficiency level
tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts with visual support, modeling, and scaffolding to the proficiency level
D - Writing
create simple texts using a combination of drawing, copying, labeling, dictation, and writing that provide information, describe feelings or personal reactions, recount events or information, describe observations, tell a story, or share an opinion with visual support, modeling, and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
participate in shared writing with visual support, modeling, and scaffolding to the proficiency level
E - Grammar and Conventions
print legibly, using appropriate letter formation and spacing between letters, words, and sentences, scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
F - United States Culture and Values
identify the name and value of United States currency, with visual support, modeling, and scaffolding appropriate to the proficiency level
compare United States culture with students’ culture, with visual support, modeling, and scaffolding to the proficiency level
begin to understand non-verbal communication or body language typical for the United States (e.g., eye contact, gestures, and space)
compare the beliefs, customs, ceremonies, traditions, and social practices of various cultures
