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Kindergarten Language Arts

TEXTBOOK
Houghton Mifflin Reading Series, 2005

DESCRIPTION

Kindergarten students practice and develop the five levels of phonemic awareness which include; concepts of spoken words, rhyming, syllables, sounds, and segmentation. We also develop and practice reading skills such as; phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The reading series, Houghton Mifflin is divided into 10 reading themes for the school year.
Themes:

  1. Look at Us!

  2. Colors All Around

  3. We’re a Family

  4. Friends Together

  5. Let’s Count

  6. Sunshine and Raindrops

  7. Wheel Go Around

  8. Down on the Farm

  9. Spring Is Here

  10. A World of Animals

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The following are Norris School District 160 “Proficiency Level Descriptors” based on the Nebraska State Standards.

  1. Students will read and write using a variety of word recognition strategies at Kindergarten level. (K.1.1)

  2. Students will demonstrate phonological awareness and exhibit knowledge of letters and sounds. (K.1.2)

  3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the organization of print when reading and writing. (K.1.3)

  4. Students will read and demonstrate comprehension at Kindergarten level, using a variety of strategies. (K.1.4)

  5. Students will respond to fiction and non-fiction text writing, drawing and verbal responses. (K.1.5)

  6. Students will print neatly and correctly. (K.1.6)

  7. Students will write about familiar experiences, people, objects, or events. (K.1.7)

  8. Students will speak in clear, complete, coherent sentences using standard English. (K.2.1)

  9. Students will identify information gained and complete tasks through listening. (K.3.1)

WRITING ACTIVITIES

Language Arts Communications skills are integrated and required of all students throughout the day. Students spend 20-30 minutes daily on focused practice of writing skills. These include penmanship practice, journaling and responding to literature.


MULTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

  1. Students learn about personal attributes and how we are similar to and different from one another.

  2. Differences between families are discussed (size, make up, customs).

  3. Individual uniqueness are discussed and celebrated.

  4. Students participate in oral discussions and respond to questions related to multicultural literature.