ask and answer questions about key details in a text, such as who, what, when, where, why, and how, with prompting and support
retell stories in sequential order, including key details, with prompting and support
describe main characters, settings, and major events in a story, with prompting and support
ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text and explain how to determine the meaning of the unknown words, with prompting and support
recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, songs, poems, informational texts) and explain major differences between texts that tell stories and texts that give information
name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story, with prompting and support
use illustrations and details in the text to predict and to describe the characters, settings, or events, with prompting and support
compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of main characters in stories, with prompting and support
read and comprehend literature, including stories and poems, of appropriate complexity for kindergarten, with prompting and support
B - Reading Informational Text
ask and answer questions about key details in a text, such as who, what, where, when, why, and how, with prompting and support
identify the main topic and retell key details of a text in a logical order, with prompting and support
identify and describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text, with prompting and support
ask and answer questions about unknown words in an informational text and explain how to determine the meaning of unknown words, with prompting and support
identify the text features in a text and explain the information each feature provides
name the author and illustrator/photographer of a text and define the role and purpose of each in presenting the ideas or information in a text, with prompting and support
describe how illustrations or photographs support the informational text, with prompting and support
identify reasons an author gives to support points in a text, with prompting and support
compare and contrast similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic, using examples from the texts, with prompting and support
read and comprehend informational text of appropriate complexity for kindergarten, with prompting and support
C - Reading Foundation
demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print
demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes)
know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
read emergent-reader texts, with purpose and understanding
D - Writing
use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces
use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts
use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or a short sequence of events
develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, and editing, with guidance and support from peers and adults
use a variety of tools to produce and publish writing, including digital tools in collaboration with peers, with guidance and support from adults
participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them), with guidance and support
recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question, with guidance and support from adults
expand and elaborate writing appropriate to the type of writing
produce writing that reflects the author's voice and perspective
E - Speaking and Listening
participate in collaborative conversations with different partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups
confirm understanding of written texts 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
ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood
provide details when describing people, places, things, and events
create drawings to support or extend the description of people, places, things, and events
speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly
F - Language
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing
determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content, with guidance and support
explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings, with guidance and support from adults
use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts
