Writing an Informative Text About Understanding

Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.

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

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

Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because).

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Use end punctuation for sentences.

Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.

Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.

Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation

Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.

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

Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking

Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking

Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good

Understand why it is important to share, take turns, and follow rules (of a game, at home or school)

Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite

Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others

Be able to tell stories and listen to stories told by others

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)