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Pikeville Elementary Preschool Curriculum Map: Math

Kentucky EC Standards & Benchmarks Creative Curriculum Gold Alignment Thematic Units

AUGUST

Week 1 & 2 *All About Me

Week 3 *Family/Homes

Week 4 *Colors

Standard 1: Demonstrates general skills and uses concepts of mathematics.

Benchmark 1.1: Demonstrates an understanding of numbers & counting

Imitates rote counting using the names of the numbers

Benchmark 1.2: Recognizes & describes shapes & spatial relationships

Completes simple puzzles

Benchmark 1.3: Uses the attributes of objects for comparison & patterning

Matches objects

20a. Counts2. Verbally counts (not always in the correct order)

21b. Understands shapes6. Describes basic two - & three-dimensional shapes by using own words; recognizes basic shapes when they are presented in a new orientation

13. Uses classification skills2. Matches similar objects



September

Week 5 *Farm

Week 6 *Shapes

Week 7 & 8 *Fall



Recognizes some basic shapes Identifies shapes


Sorts objects by one or more attributes

21b. Understands shapes4. Identifies a few basic shapes (circle, square, triangle)

13. Uses classification skills4. Places objects in two or more groups based on differences in a single characteristic, e.g., color, size, or shape



October

Week 9 *Community Helpers

Week 10 *Numbers

Week 11 *Teddy Bears

Week 12 *Halloween



Counts in sequence to 5 & beyond Arranges sets of objects in one-to-

one correspondence Names & writes some numerals


Creates & duplicates shapes

20a. Counts4. Verbally counts to 10; counts up to five objects accurately, using one number name for each object

20c. Connects numeral with their quantities

4. Identifies numerals to 5 by name & connects each to counted objects




November

Week 13 *Fairy Tales

Week 14 & 15 *Thanksgiving

Week 16 *Thanksgiving Break

Week 17 *Chocolate



Counts concrete objects to 5 & beyond

Understands that a single object is always “one” regardless of size, shape, other attributes

20a. Counts 4. Verbally counts to 10; counts up to five objects accurately, using one number name for each object

20b. Quantifies2. Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of one, two, & more



December

Week 18 & 19 *Christmas

Week 16 *Christmas Break



Realizes that the last number counted is the total amount of objects


Describes objects by one or more attributes

Benchmark 1.4: Use nonstandard and/or standard units to measure and describe

Compares & orders by size

20a. Counts6. Verbally counts to 20; counts 10-20 objects accurately; know the last number states how many in all; tells what number (1-10) comes next in order by counting

13. Uses classification skills4. Places objects in two or more groups based on differences in a single characteristic, e.g., color, size, or shape

22. Compares and measures4. Compares & orders a small set of objects as appropriate according to size, length, weight, area, or volume; knows usual sequence of basic daily events and a few ordinal numbers



January

Week 22 *Manners

Week 23 Woodland Animals

Week 24 *Nutrition

Week 25 *Dinosaurs

Week 26 *Winter/Weather



Realizes that the last number counted is the total amount of objects


Recognizes the position of objects

20b. Quantifies6. Makes sets of 6-10 objects & then describes the parts; identifies which part has more, less, or the same (equal); counts on to find out how many

21a. Understands spatial relationships6. Uses and responds appropriately to positional words indicating location, direction, & distance



February

Week 27 *Valentine’s Day

Week 28 *Pets

Week 29 & 30 *Science Units



Compares concrete quantities to determine which has more


Uses words that indicate directionality, order, & position of objects


Uses tools to explore measuring Explores, compares & describes

length, weight, or volume using nonstandard units

20b. Quantifies4. Recognizes & names the number of items in a small set (up to five) instantly; combines & separates up to five objects & describe the parts

21a. Understands spatial relationships4. Follows simple directions related to proximity (beside, between, next to)

22. Compares and measures6. Uses multiples of the same unit to measure; uses numbers to compare; knows the purpose of standard measuring tools4. Compares & orders a small set of objects as appropriate according to size, length, weight, area, or volume; knows usual sequence of basic daily events and a few ordinal numbers



March

Week 31 *Dr. Seuss

Week 32 *St. Patrick’ Day/ Eric Carle

Week 33 *Spring Break

Week 34 *Nursery Rhymes



Uses math language to express quantity in everyday experiences

Recognizes some numerals & associates number concepts with print materials in a meaningful way


Recognizes, duplicates & extends simple patterns

20b. Quantifies6. Makes sets of 6-1- objects & then describes the parts; identifies which part has more, less, or the same (equal); counts all or counts on to find out how many

20c. Connects numeral with their quantities

4. Identifies numerals to 5 by name & connects each to counted objects

23. Demonstrates knowledge of patterns

6. Extends & creates simple repeating patterns



April

Week 35 *Easter

Week 36 *Caterpillars & Butterflies

Week 37 *Plants & Flowers

Week 38 *Reptiles & Pond Life



Recognizes parts of a whole


Creates original patterns


Shows awareness of time concepts Explores, compares & describes

length, weight, or volume using standard units


23. Demonstrates knowledge of patterns

6. Extends & creates simple repeating patterns

22. Compares and measures4. Compares & orders a small set of objects as appropriate according to size, length, weight, area, or volume; knows usual sequence of basic daily events and a few ordinal numbers6. Uses multiples of the same unit to measure; uses numbers to compare; knows the purpose of standard measuring tools



May

Week 39 *Kentucky

Week 40 *Mother’s Day Week 41 & 42 *Graduation



Categorizes & sequences time intervals & uses language associated with time in everyday situations

22. Compares and measures4. Compares & orders a small set of objects as appropriate according to size, length, weight, area, or volume; knows usual sequence of basic daily events and a few ordinal numbers

Pikeville Elementary Preschool Curriculum Map: Science


AUGUST



Week 4 *Colors

Standard 1: Demonstrates scientific ways of thinking and working (with wonder and curiosity)

Benchmark 1.1: Explores features of environment through manipulation

Describes objects in terms of similarities or differences

25. Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics of living things

26. Demonstrates knowledge of the physical properties of objects & materials

27. Demonstrates knowledge of Earth’s environmentUses non-standard tools to explore the environment



September

Week 5 *Farm

Week 6 *Shapes

Week 7 & 8 *Fall


Benchmark 1.4: Collects, describes, and/or records information through a variety of mean

Collects items w/similar properties

24. Uses scientific inquiry skills



27. Demonstrates knowledge of Earth’s environment



October


Week 10 *Numbers


Week 12 *Halloween



Records information through a variety of means such as graphing, tallying, drawing, writing, photographing, etc.






November




Week 17 *Chocolate


Benchmark 1.3: Uses a variety of tools to explore the environment

Uses non-standard tools to explore the environment


Describes objects in terms of its properties

28. Uses tools & other technology to perform tasks






December





Uses standard tools to explore the environment




January

Week 22 *Manners


Week 24 *Nutrition

Week 25 *Dinosaurs



Benchmark 1.2: Investigates simple scientific concepts

Identifies objects that influence or affect other objects






February


Week 28 *Pets



Benchmark 1.1.: Explores features of environment through manipulation

Uses all five sense to examine object w/attention to detail

Benchmark 1.2: Investigates simple scientific concepts

Observes and/or manipulates objects & events to answer simple scientific questions

Benchmark 1.5: Makes and verifies predictions based on past experiences

Asks questions &/or uses other resources to confirm observations






March

Week 31 *Dr. Seuss






Makes reasonable explanations using resources, experiments, etc. independently




April

Week 35 *Easter






Uses standard tools to explore the environment




May

Week 39 *Kentucky




Draws conclusions based on proved/disproved prediction


Pikeville Elementary Preschool Curriculum Map: Social Studies


AUGUST



Week 4 *Colors

Standard 1: Demonstrates basic understanding of the world in which he/she lives.

Benchmark 1.1: Differentiates between events that happen in the past, present, and future

Recognizes the beginning & end of an event

Benchmark 1.5: Demonstrates understanding of the roles and relationships within his/her family and/or community

Knows place in family structure

Benchmark 1.6: Knows that diversity exists in the world

Identifies & recognizes gender

31. Explores change related to familiar people or places

29. Demonstrates knowledge about self

Shows basic understanding of people & how they live



September

Week 5 *Farm

Week 6 *Shapes

Week 7 & 8 *Fall



Recalls information about the immediate past

Benchmark 1.4: Recognizes and/or follows rules within the home, school, and community

Recognizes there are different rules for different places

Understands there are consequences for actions


30. Shows basic understanding of people & how they live



October


Week 10 *Numbers


Week 12 *Halloween



Experiments with general terms related to the elements of time


Follows routines with little supervision

Identifies examples of authority


Recognizes that different people have different roles & jobs in the community


1b. Follows limits & expectations 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, & transitions with occasional reminders




November




Week 17 *Chocolate



Experiments with general terms related to the elements of time

Describes or represents a limited series of events in the correct sequence


Recognizes the roles within his/her home


Recognizes & identifies differences in personal characteristics & family makeup


22. Compares & measures 4. Compares & orders a small set of objects as appropriate according to size, length, weight, area, or volume; knows usual sequence of basic daily events & a few ordinal numbers

29. Demonstrates knowledge of self




December




Benchmark 1.3: Shows an awareness of fundamental economic concepts

Recognizes & uses objects for barter or trade


Uses familiar relationships to make sense of the world


Recognizes that people differ in language, dress, food, etc.


29. Demonstrates knowledge of self



January

Week 22 *Manners


Week 24 *Nutrition

Week 25 *Dinosaurs



Benchmark 1.2: Uses environmental clues and tools to understand surroundings

Shows interest in investigating geography through the use of maps, globes, charts, compasses, etc


Recognizes the relationship between supply & demand


Describes self and/or compares own descriptions with others’ descriptions

32. Demonstrates simple geographic knowledge




February


Week 28 *Pets


Standard 1: Demonstrates basic understanding of the world in which he/she lives.Benchmark 1.1: Differentiates between events that happen in the past, present, and future

Makes predictions about what may occur


Distinguishes through demonstration &/or description characteristics of the physical environment


Recognizes the use of money as a means of exchange


Recognizes & accepts similarities & differences






March

Week 31 *Dr. Seuss






Describes or represents a limited series of events in the correct sequence


Distinguishes different environments by the people or signs that are a part of that environment

22. Compares & measures 4. Compares & orders a small set of objects as appropriate according to size, length weight, area, or volume; knows usual sequence of basic daily events & a few ordinal numbers




April

Week 35 *Easter






Develops awareness that events occurred before the child’s birth


Recognizes & uses a variety of objects & materials that represent the environment


Follows rule applicable to the situation with little supervision






May

Week 39 *Kentucky




Explores changes over time in environment by comparing picture & hearing stories about the way something or someone looked in the past compared to now


Pikeville Elementary Preschool Curriculum Map: Health/Mental Wellness


AUGUST



Week 4 *Colors

Standard 1: Demonstrates health/mental wellness in individual and cooperative social environments

Benchmark 1.1: Demonstrates independent behavior

Uses materials in a self-directed manner

Describes self using several basic characteristics (first & last name, gender, age, family, talents, skills, etc.)

Benchmark 1.2: Shows social cooperation Plays alongside rather than with

other children

11a. Attends & engages 6. Sustains work on age appropriate, interesting tasks; can ignore most distractions & interruptions


2c. Interacts with peers 2. Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions



September

Week 5 *Farm

Week 6 *Shapes

Week 7 & 8 *Fall



Takes care of personal health/safety needs with adult support as needed

Benchmark 1.2: Shows social cooperation Plays in groups or pairs based on

similar interest

1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 8. Takes responsibility for own well-being

2c. Interacts with peers 6. Initiates, joins in, & sustains positive interactions with a small group of two to three children



October


Week 10 *Numbers


Week 12 *Halloween


Benchmark 1.2: Shows social cooperation Makes & maintains a friendship

with at least one other child Participates in everyday classroom

activities, may need adult direction

2d. Makes friends 4. Plays with one or two preferred playmates

11a. Attends & engages 4. Sustains interest in working on a task, especially when adults offer suggestions, questions, & comments



November




Week 17 *Chocolate



Follows routines independently

Benchmark 1.3: Applies social problem solving skills

Uses simple strategies to appropriately solve problems by self & within a group

1b. Follows limits and expectations 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, & transitions with occasional reminders

3b. Solves social problems 6. Suggests solutions to social problems



December




Benchmark 1.2: Shows social cooperation Works in small group situations

with teacher support

Benchmark 1.4: Shows a sense of purpose (future-hopefulness)

Attends to task

3a. Balances needs & rights of self & others 6. Initiates the sharing of materials in the classroom & outdoors

11a. Attends & engages 6. Sustains work on age-appropriate, interesting tasks; can ignore most distractions & interruptions



January

Week 22 *Manners


Week 24 *Nutrition

Week 25 *Dinosaurs




Identifies healthy food choices

Benchmark 1.2: Shows social cooperation Manages transitions


Uses multiple strategies to solve problems






February


Week 28 *Pets



Benchmark 1.2: Shows social cooperation Connects consequences to a specific

behavior but may not understand why the behavior warrants the consequence


Provides simple but acceptable reasons for ideas in solving problems


Accepts setbacks without giving up



11b. Persists 6. Plans & pursues a variety of appropriately challenging tasks



March

Week 31 *Dr. Seuss





Benchmark 1.2: Shows social cooperation Accepts the consequences of one’s

own actions


Asks for help from other sources when solving social &/or cognitive problems


Sets short term goals


3b. Solves social problems 4. Seeks adult help to resolve social problems11c. Solves problems 4. Observes & imitates how other people solve problems; asks for a solution & uses it

11b. Persists 6. Plans & pursues a variety of appropriately challenging tasks



April

Week 35 *Easter



Week 38 *Reptiles & Pond Life s


Benchmark 1.2: Shows social cooperation Can identify feelings, likes &

dislikes, but may not be able to explain why


Projects self into the future




May

Week 39 *Kentucky

Week 40 *Mother’s Day Week 41 & 42 *Graduation s


Benchmark 1.2: Shows social cooperation Communicates emotions to peers in

an appropriate manner


Demonstrates self-confidence through interactions

1a. Manages feelings 6. Is able to look at a situation differently or delay gratification

1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 6. Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs

Pikeville Elementary Preschool Curriculum Map: Art & Humanities


AUGUST



Week 4 *Colors

Standard 1:Participates and shows interest in a variety of visual art, dance, music, and drama experiences

Benchmark 1.1: Develops skills in & appreciation of visual arts

Uses a variety of art forms, elements & materials for representing people, places, & things in the environment

Benchmark 1.2: Develops skills in & appreciation of dance

Explores various ways of moving with or without music

33. Explores the visual arts

34. Explores musical concepts & expression

35. Explores dance & movement concepts



September

Week 5 *Farm

Week 6 *Shapes

Week 7 & 8 *Fall


Benchmark 1.1: Develops skills in & appreciation of visual arts

Uses a variety of media & materials for exploration (e.g. paint, glue, three-dimensional materials, technology, etc.)


Describes movement after participating in or watching others perform games or songs





October


Week 10 *Numbers


Week 12 *Halloween


Benchmark 1.3: Develops skills in & appreciation of music

Responds to musical performances produced by other individuals &/or cultures (e.g., concerts, CDs, tapes, videos, theatrical performances, etc.)





November




Week 17 *Chocolate


Benchmark 1.4: Develops skills in & appreciation of drama

Performs simple elements of drama (e.g. audience, actors, stage, etc.)

36. Explores drama through actions & language



December




Benchmark 1.1: Develop skills in & appreciation of visual arts

Observes & responds to artwork produced by other individuals &/or cultures


Attends & responds to drama performed by other individuals &/or cultures






January

Week 22 *Manners


Week 24 *Nutrition

Week 25 *Dinosaurs




Uses a variety of actions or sounds to explore drama




February


Week 28 *Pets




Perform simple patterns of dance while exploring with the element of beat




March

Week 31 *Dr. Seuss






Uses finger-plays &/or songs to experiment with beat & time




April

Week 35 *Easter






Explores various forms of musical expression through his/her senses




May

Week 39 *Kentucky

Week 40 *Mother’s Day Week 41 & 42 *Graduation s



Responds to dance performances produced by other individuals &/or cultures


Performs simple elements of drama (e.g. audience, actors, stage, etc.)




Pikeville Elementary Preschool Curriculum Map: Physical Education

(Gross & Fine Motor Skills)


AUGUST



Week 4 *Colors

Standard 1:Demonstrates basic gross & fine motor development

Benchmark 1.1: Performs a variety of locomotor skills with control & balance

Demonstrates body spatial awareness in relationship to stationary objects

6. Demonstrates gross-motor manipulative skills 6. Manipulates balls or similar objects with flexible body movements




September

Week 5 *Farm

Week 6 *Shapes

Week 7 & 8 *Fall



Walks with skill

Benchmark 1.3: Combines a sequence of several motor skills with control & balance

Explores a variety of movements

4. Demonstrates traveling skill 8. Contributes complex movements in play & games

5. Demonstrates balancing skills 8. Sustains balance during complex movement experiences




October


Week 10 *Numbers


Week 12 *Halloween



Runs with skill

Benchmark 1.4: Performs fine motor tasks using eye-hand coordination

Uses tools appropriately


7b. Uses writing & drawing tools 6. Hold drawing & writing tools by us using a three-point finger grip but may hold the instrument too close to one end




November




Week 17 *Chocolate



Climbs, jumps, &/or hops with increased coordination, balance, & control






December




Benchmark 1.2: Performs a variety of non-locomotor skills with control & balance

Executes movements that require a stable base

Benchmark 1.3: Combines a sequence of several motor skills with control & balance

Walks up & down stairs with alternating steps






January

Week 22 *Manners


Week 24 *Nutrition

Week 25 *Dinosaurs



Benchmark 1.3: Communicates with increasing clarity & use of conventional grammar

Uses more complex sentences, but grammar is still sometimes incorrect

7a. Uses fingers & hands 6. Uses refined wrist & finger movements




February


Week 28 *Pets



Benchmark 1.2: Performs a variety of non-locomotor skills with control & balance

Pushes, pulls, twists, turns, curls, balances &/or stretches with increased coordination & control





March

Week 31 *Dr. Seuss






Uses quick stops or changes in direction to avoid contact with moving objects or other people






April

Week 35 *Easter






Experiments with galloping & skipping

Benchmark 1.4: Performs fine motor tasks using eye-hand coordination

Exhibits increasing strength & control







May

Week 39 *Kentucky




Performs tasks using more refined & dexterous motions


Pikeville Elementary Preschool Curriculum Map: English/Language Arts

(Early Literacy)


AUGUST



Week 4 *Colors

Standard 1:Demonstrates general skills and strategies of the communication processBenchmark 1.1: Uses non-verbal communication for a variety of purposes

Uses gestures &/or movements to initiate interactions or to get needs met

Uses symbols or pictures as representation for oral languageBenchmark 1.2:Uses language (verbal, signed, symbolic) for a variety of purposes

Uses words, signs, &/or symbols to effectively express feeling & thoughts describe experiences, interact with others, &/or communicate needs

Standard 2: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the listening & observing processBenchmark 2.1: Engages in active listening in a variety of situations

Attends to adult or peer who is speaking/signing

Standard 3: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the reading processBenchmark 3.1: Listens to &/or responds to reading materials with interest & enjoyment

Responds to reading activities with interest & enjoyment

Standard 4: Demonstrates competence in the beginning skills & strategies of the writing processBenchmark 4.2: Produces, marks, pictures, & symbols that represent print & ideas

Labels pictures or produces simple texts using scribble writingBenchmark 4.3: Explores the physical aspect of writing

Uses tools for writing & drawing

9a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary 2. Vocalizes & gestures to communicate

14a. Thinks symbolically 6. Plans & then uses drawings, constructions, movements, & dramatizations to represent ideas

8a. Comprehends language 6. Responds appropriately to specific vocabulary & simple statement questions, & stories

18a. Interacts during read-alouds & book conversations 6. Identifies story-related problems, events, & resolutions during conversations with an adult

19b. Writes to convey meaning 2. Controlled linear scribbles

7b. Uses writing & drawing tools 6. Hold drawing & writing tools by using a three-point finger grip but may hold the instrument too close to one end


(Early Literacy)


September

Week 5 *Farm

Week 6 *Shapes

Week 7 & 8 *Fall

Standard 1: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the communication processBenchmark 1.1: Uses non-verbal communication for a variety of purposes

Identifies or chooses object or person by pointing, physically touching or moving toward another

Benchmark 1.2: Uses language (verbal, signed, symbolic) for a variety of purposes

Initiates communication to have needs met Adjust expressive techniques (pitch intonation, pace) for

a variety of purposesStandard 2: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the listening & observing processesBenchmark 2.1: Engages in active listening in a variety of situations

Follows simple directionsBenchmark 2.2: Uses many senses to explore & interpret the environment

Uses many senses to explore & interpret the environment

Standard 3: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the reading processBenchmark 3.1: Listens to &/or responds to reading materials with interest & enjoyment

Responds to reading activities with interest & enjoyment Participates actively in story time

Benchmark 3.5: Draws meaning from pictures, print, & text Names features of a picture

11d. Shows curiosity & motivation 4. Explores & investigates ways to make something happen

10a. Engages in conversations 6. Engages in conversations of at least three exchanges10b. Uses social rules of language 6. Uses acceptable language & social rules while communicating with others; may need reminders

8b. Follows directions 6. Follows directions of two or more steps that relate to familiar objects11d. Shows curiosity & motivation 6. Shows eagerness to learn about a variety of topics & ideas


18b. Uses emergent reading skills 2. Pretends to read a familiar book, treating each page as a separate unit; names & describes what is on each page, using pictures as cues


(Early Literacy)


October


Week 10 *Numbers


Week 12 *Halloween

Standard 1:Demonstrates general skills and strategies of the communication processBenchmark 1.2: Uses language (verbal, signed, symbolic) for a variety of purposes

Responds meaningfully in conversations & discussions with peers & adults


Speaks clearly enough to be understood by most listeners


Gains information through listening experiencesStandard 3: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the reading processBenchmark 3.5: Draws meaning from pictures, print, & text

Uses illustrations to tell major events of a storyBenchmark 3.6: Tells & retells a story

Imitates act of reading in playStandard 4: Demonstrates competence in the beginning skills & strategies of the writing processBenchmark 4.2: Produces marks, pictures, & symbols that represent print & ideas

Labels pictures or produces simple text using letter-like forms

10a. Engages in conversations 6. Engages in conversations of at least three exchanges

9b. Speaks clearly 6. Is understood by most people; may mispronounce new, long, or unusual words

8a. Comprehends language 6. Responds appropriately to specific vocabulary & simple statements, questions, & stories

18c. Retells stories 4. Retells familiar stories using pictures or props as prompts

14b. Engages in sociodramatic play 4. Acts out familiar or imaginary scenarios; may use props to stand for something else

19b. Writes to convey meaning 3. Mock letters or letter-like forms


(Early Literacy)


November




Week 17 *Chocolate

Standard 1:Demonstrates general skills and strategies of the communication process


Uses simple sentences to express self, but may not always us correct grammar

Standard 2: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the listening & observing process

Benchmark 2.2: Observes to gain information & understanding

Makes comparisons through everyday experiences & play

Standard 3: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the reading process

Benchmark 3.1: Listens to &/or responds to reading materials with interest & enjoyment

Chooses reading activitiesBenchmark 3.3: Demonstrates knowledge of the alphabet

Recognizes some letter & words in printBenchmark 3.4: Demonstrates emergent phonemic/phonological awareness

Identifies some beginning sounds

9c. Uses conventional grammar 6. Uses complete, four-to six-word sentences

13. Uses classification skills 6. Groups objects by one characteristic; then regroups them using a different characteristic & indicates the reason


17b. Uses print concepts 6. Shows awareness of various features of print: letters, words, spaces, upper-& lowercase letters, some punctuation

15b. Notices & discriminates alliteration 7. (emerging to 8. Isolates & identifies the beginning sound of a word)


(Early Literacy)


December




Benchmark 3.3: Demonstrates knowledge of the alphabet

Recognizes some letters of the alphabet

Identifies some known letters of the alphabet in familiar & unfamiliar words

Benchmark 3.4: Demonstrates emergent phonemic/phonological awareness

Recognizes rhyming words

Standard 4: Demonstrates competence in the beginning skills & strategies of the writing process

Benchmark 4.2: Produces marks, pictures, & symbols that represent print & ideas

Uses scribble writing or letter-like forms to represent words or ideas

16a. Identifies & name letters 2. Recognizes & names a few letters in own name


15a. Notices & discriminates rhyme 6. Decides whether two words rhyme

19b. Writes to convey meaning 3. Mock letters or letter-like forms


(Early Literacy)


January

Week 22 *Manners


Week 24 *Nutrition

Week 25 *Dinosaurs


Standard 1:Demonstrates general skills and strategies of the communication process

Benchmark 1.3: Uses more complex sentences, but grammar is still sometime incorrect

Uses more complex sentences, but grammar is still sometime incorrect


Benchmark 3.2: Demonstrates knowledge of the alphabet

Handles books correctly, showing increasing skills in print directionality

Understands that print has meaning


Produces a rhyming word Recognizes sounds that match

9c. Uses conventional grammar 7. (emerging to 8. Uses long, complex sentences & follows most grammatical rules)

17a. Uses & appreciates books 4. Orients book correctly; turns pages from the front of the book to the back; recognizes familiar books by their covers17b. Uses print concepts 4. Indicates where to start reading & the direction to follow17b. Uses print concepts 2. Shows understanding that text is meaningful & can be read

15a. Notices & discriminates rhyme 4. Fills in the missing rhyming word; generates rhyming words spontaneously15a. Notices & discriminates rhyme 6. Decides whether two words rhyme15b. Notices & discriminates alliteration 6. Matches beginning sounds of some words


(Early Literacy)


February


Week 28 *Pets


Standard 1:Demonstrates general skills and strategies of the communication processBenchmark 1.2:Uses language (verbal, signed, symbolic) for a variety of purposes

Asks many why, when, & where questions


Uses listening to interpret & apply meaningBenchmark 2.2: Observes to gain information & understanding

Makes predictions concerning everyday experiences & play

Standard 3: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the reading processBenchmark 3.6: Tells & retells a story

Uses pictures & illustrations to tell & retell a story


Benchmark 4.1: Understands that the purpose of writing is communication

Understand s that an oral message can be represented by written language

10a. Engages in conversations 6. Engages in conversations of at least three exchanges

8a. Comprehends language 6. Responds appropriately to specific vocabulary & simple statements, question, & stories

12b. Makes connections 6. Draws on everyday experiences & applies this knowledge to a similar situation

18c. Retell stories 4. Retell familiar stories, using pictures or props as prompts

17b. Uses print concepts 6. Shows awareness of various features of print: letters, words, spaces, upper- & lowercase letters, some punctuation


(Early Literacy)


March

Week 31 *Dr. Seuss




Standard 1:Demonstrates general skills and strategies of the communication processBenchmark 1.3: Uses more complex sentences, but grammar is still sometime incorrect

Uses complex sentences with correct grammar

Standard 2: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the listening & observing processBenchmark 2.2: Observes to gain information & understanding

Makes predictions concerning everyday experiences & play

Standard 3: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the reading processBenchmark 3.4: Demonstrates emergent phonemic/phonological awareness

Makes some letter-sound connectionsBenchmark 3.5: Draws meaning from pictures, print, & text

Understands that text has a specific meaning

Benchmark 3.6: Tells & retells a story Acts out main events of a familiar story Makes some letter-sound connections

9c. Uses conventional grammar 8. Uses long, complex sentences & follows most grammatical rules


17b. Uses print concepts 2. Shows understanding that text is meaningful & can be read

18c. Retell stories 4. Retell familiar stories, using pictures or props as prompts

16b. Uses letter-sound knowledge 2. Identifies the sounds of a few letters


(Early Literacy)


April

Week 35 *Easter




Standard 2: Demonstrates general skills & strategies of the listening & observing process

Benchmark 2.2: Observes to gain information & understanding

Draws conclusions from everyday experiences & play


Benchmark 4.1: Understands that the purpose of writing is communication

Understands there is a way to write that conveys meaning


Writes recognizable letters

Benchmark 4.3: Explores the physical aspect of writing

Adjusts paper position when writing Adjusts body position when writing


17b. Uses print concepts 6. Shows awareness of various features of print: letters, words, spaces, upper-and lowercase letters, some punctuation

19b. Writes to convey meaning 4. Letter strings

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(Early Literacy)


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Discriminates separate syllable in wordsBenchmark 3.6: Tells & retells a story

Retells a story including many details & draws connections between story events

Standard 4: Demonstrates competence in the beginning skills & strategies of the writing processBenchmark 4.1: Understands that the purpose of writing is communication

Understands that once an oral message is written it reads the same way every time


Writes familiar wordsBenchmark 4.3: Explores the physical aspect of writing

Shows some evidence of directionality (top to bottom, left to right)


18c. Retells stories 6. Retells a familiar story in proper sequence, including major events & characters


19a. Writes name 6. Accurate name

19b. Writes to convey meaning 5. Early invented spelling

17b. Uses print concepts 4. Indicates where to start reading & the direction to follow

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