Sharing Informative Texts About Curiosity

Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.

Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation).

Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).

Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges

Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation

Describe what it means to be curious

Demonstrate genuine curiosity related to learning something new

Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening)

Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to other

Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults

Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities

Describe a rule or principle that everyone should strive to live by (e.g., be kind, be honest, try your best)