Learning Humanity from a Nonfiction Text

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.

Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.

Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

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

Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

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

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

With prompting and support, read informational texts appropriately complex for grade

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

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.

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten 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

Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion.

Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation

Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of honesty and integrity, caring and compassion, gratitude, and the courage to take initiative

Understand why caring and being concerned for the well-being of others is a character strength

Share an example of when you practiced caring as a character strength

Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of self-discipline, responsibility, goal setting and grit

Explain why it is important for everyone to set goals

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

Describe what it means to be a volunteer (at home, school, in the community)

Apply and demonstrate 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 share, take turns and follow rules (of a game, at home or school)

Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite

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

Explain the different ways people respond to problems and challenges (e.g., ask for help, try harder, learn from mistakes)

Demonstrate the ability to empathize and take the perspective of others, including demonstrating awareness of cultural differences and respect for human dignity

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)