Missouri State Standards for Language Arts: Kindergarten

MO.R.1. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process

R.1.A. Print Concepts: Demonstrate basic concepts of print (DOK 1; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.A.a. Directionality left to right, return sweep, top and bottom

R.1.A.b. Understanding that the story is in the print

R.1.A.c. Word by word matching

R.1.A.d. Distinction between letter and word

R.1.B. Phonemic Awareness: Develop ability to recognize sounds (phonemes) in words (phonemic awareness) (DOK 1; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.B.a. Recognize rhyming words

R.1.B.b. Isolate consonant sounds

R.1.B.c. Hear and say onset and rime

R.1.B.d. Hear and say spoken phonemes

R.1.C. Phonics: Develop alphabet and phonics knowledge (DOK 1; CA 2, 3, 1.6):

R.1.C.a. Identify letters

R.1.C.b. Say sounds associated with letters

R.1.C.c. Write letter that goes with consonant sound

R.1.D. Fluency: Read simple text (DOK 1; CA 2, 3, 1.5):

R.1.D.a. Containing a small bank of high-frequency words

R.1.D.b. Consisting of environmental print

R.1.E. Vocabulary: Develop vocabulary by listening to and discussing unknown words in stories (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6)

R.1.F. Pre-Reading: Develop and apply, with assistance, pre-reading strategies to aid comprehension (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.F.a. Access prior knowledge

R.1.F.b. Preview text and picture

R.1.F.c. Make general prediction

R.1.G. During Reading: During reading, shared reading, or read-alouds, develop and utilize, with assistance, strategies to (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.G.a. Self-question and correct

R.1.G.b. Infer

R.1.G.c. Predict and check using cueing systems: meaning, structure, and visual information

R.1.H. Post-Reading: Develop and demonstrate, with assistance, post-reading skills after reading or read-alouds to respond to text (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6:

R.1.H.a. Question to clarify

R.1.H.b. Retell

R.1.H.c. Illustrate

R.1.H.d. Re-enact stories

R.1.I. Making Connections: Identify connections, with assistance, between (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 7, 1.5, 1.6, 1.9):

R.1.I.a. Text to text (text ideas---similarities and differences in fiction and non-fiction works)

R.1.I.b. Text to self (text ideas and own experiences)

MO.R.2. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times

R.2.A. Text Features: Use details from text, with assistance, to (DOK 1; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.2.A.a. Locate names of author and illustrator

R.2.A.b. And apply information in title and pictures

R.2.B. Literary Techniques: Participate in read-aloud experiences involving rhythm, rhyme, alliteration , and repeating line or phrase (DOK 1; CA 2, 1.5, 1.6)

R.2.C. Literary Elements: Use details from text to identify story elements in shared reading and read-alouds with assistance (DOK 1; CA 2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.5, 2.4):

R.2.C.a. Main characters

R.2.C.b. Problem(s)/events

R.2.C.c. Setting

MO.R.3. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals) from a variety of cultures and times

R.3.A. Text Features: Develop an awareness that text and pictures provide information (DOK 1; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6)

R.3.B. Literary Techniques: Respond to examples of sensory details within the context of nonfiction text with assistance (DOK 1; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6)

R.3.C. Text Structure: In response to text and with assistance, (DOK 1; CA 3,1.5,1.6, 3.5):

R.3.C.a. Ask questions to clarify meaning

R.3.C.b. Answer questions

R.3.C.c. Recognize important information and identify supporting details

R.3.D. Understanding Directions: Follow simple pictorial/written direction, with assistance (DOK 1; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6)

MO.W.1. Writing: Apply a writing process in composing text

W.1.A. Writing Process: Follow a writing process with assistance to (DOK 3; CA 1, CA 4, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2):

W.1.A.a. Generate a writing plan through pictures, oral language, or written letters and/or words

W.1.A.b. Compose text through letters, words, and pictures

W.1.A.c. Reread writing with assistance

MO.W.2. Writing: Compose well-developed text

W.2.A. Audience and Purpose: Recognize different audiences for writing (DOK 1; CA 4, 2.1)

W.2.B. Ideas and Content: Compose text using pictures and words with ideas that relate to a topic, with assistance (DOK 2; CA 4, 2.1)

W.2.C. Organization and Sentence Structure: Compose text with assistance (DOK 1; CA 4, 2.1)

W.2.D. Word Choice: Compose text using words that are related to the topic (DOK 2; CA 4, 2.1)

W.2.E. Conventions: In written text (DOK 1; CA 1, 2.2):

W.2.E.a. Form letters using correct pathway of movement (letter) formation

W.2.E.b. Capitalize first letters of own first and last name

W.2.E.c. Use ending punctuation in written text, with assistance

W.2.E.d. Use correct spelling of own first and last names, semi-phonetic spelling, spelling strategies

W.2.E.e. Write legibly

MO.W.3. Writing: Write effectively in various forms and types of writing

W.3.A.a. Forms/Types/Modes of Writing: Plan and write stories and ideas (through pictures and words) using narrative, descriptive, expository, and/or persuasive features (DOK 3; CA 4, 1.8, 2.1)

W.3.A.b. Forms/Types/Modes of Writing: Recognize different kinds of writing (e.g., thank-you notes, friendly letters, lists, poems, invitations) (DOK 3; CA 4, 1.8, 2.1)

MO.LS.1. Listening and Speaking: Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies

LS.1.A. Purpose for Listening: Listen (CA 5, 6 1.5, 1.6, 1.10; FR I 1f, II 5b, III 1b, K-4)l

LS.1.A.a. For enjoyment

LS.1.A.b. For information

LS.1.A.c. For simple directions, with teacher assistance

LS.1.B. Listening Behavior: Demonstrate listening behaviors (e.g., prepares to listen, listens without interruptions) with teacher assistance (CA 5, 6 1.5; FR I 2h, IV 1d, K-4)

MO.LS.2. Listening and Speaking: Develop and apply effective speaking skills and strategies for various audiences and purposes

LS.2.A. Discussion and Presentation: When sharing ideas or experiences (CA 1, 6 2.1, 2.3; FR II 1e, 3b-c, e, 5a, c-e, g-h, 6a & h-i, III 1f-g, 3b-c, 4a-b, IV 1b-c, K-4):

LS.2.A.a. Speak audibly

LS.2.A.b. Use age-appropriate vocabulary

LS.2.B. Giving Directions: Give simple oral directions with teacher assistance (CA 1, 6 2.1, 2.3; FR I 6e, K-4)

MO.IL.1. Information Literacy: Develop and apply effective research process skills to gather, analyze and evaluate information

IL.1.A. Research Plan: Develop awareness of resources on topics of interest (CA 2, 3 1.1, 1.2; FR I 2a, d, III 1d, K-4)

IL.1.D. Sources Consulted: Develop awareness, through discussion, that credit is to be given for others' ideas, images and information, with assistance (CA 4 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 2.3, 4.4; FR IV 3d, K-4)

MO.IL.2. Information Literacy: Develop and apply effective skills and strategies to analyze and evaluate oral and visual media

IL.2.A. Media Messages: Identify, with assistance, topics of messages conveyed through oral and visual media (CA 5 1.5, 1.7, 2.7; FR I 6h, II 5 f & I, III 1j, 3a, K-4)