Category: Common Core – Kindergarten

Writing Short Narratives with Pictures and Words Objective: Students will learn to use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or experience, demonstrating an understanding of beginning narrative structure as outlined in standard K.W.8. Learning Objectives Understand that a narrative tells about an event or experience. Use drawings and words…

Listening and Speaking: Participating in Conversations Objective: The student will be able to participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults in small and larger groups by listening attentively and responding appropriately. Learning Objectives Students will listen carefully to a story read aloud. Students will take turns speaking in response to questions about the story.…

Show and Tell: Speaking Clearly and Listening Carefully Objective: Students will practice speaking clearly in complete sentences and listening attentively to others during short presentations. Learning Objectives Use clear words to talk about a favorite object. Speak in simple sentences that others can understand. Listen respectfully while others speak without interrupting. Ask or answer one…

Show and Tell: Speaking Clearly and Staying on Topic Objective: Students will practice speaking clearly and staying on topic during a short presentation to demonstrate their ability to express ideas effectively in a group setting. Learning Objectives Understand the importance of speaking clearly so others can understand. Practice staying on one topic during speaking. Build…

Taking Turns in Conversations Objective: Students will learn to participate in conversations by taking turns speaking, listening to others, and responding appropriately as described in standard K.SL.5. Learning Objectives Understand the importance of taking turns when talking with others. Practice listening carefully while others are speaking. Respond politely and appropriately during conversations. Learning Objectives |…

Show and Tell: Sharing Ideas Clearly Objective: Students will practice speaking clearly and expressing their thoughts in complete sentences during a show-and-tell activity, in alignment with the K.SL.6 standard. Learning Objectives Students will be able to speak in complete sentences to describe an object. Students will practice listening respectfully when others share. Students will gain…

Writing and Drawing About a Favorite Thing Objective: Students will be able to use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative texts about a topic of their choice, addressing the standard K.W.1. Learning Objectives Understand that writing can include drawing and dictating as well as writing letters. Express an idea by combining…

Writing a Simple Sentence Objective: Students will be able to compose a simple sentence by combining words to express a complete thought, directly addressing the standard K.W.2. Learning Objectives Understand what a sentence is and what makes a complete sentence. Practice combining words to form simple sentences. Use capitalization at the beginning and a period…

Writing Simple Sentences Objective: Students will practice writing simple sentences using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to express an idea clearly. Learning Objectives Understand that sentences tell a complete idea. Use drawing and writing to express thoughts. Practice forming letters and words to create simple sentences. Learning Objectives | Materials | Key Vocabulary…

Writing a Simple Sentence with a Drawing Objective: Students will be able to write a simple sentence to describe a picture they create, developing early writing and storytelling skills. Learning Objectives Understand that writing can be used to tell about pictures or ideas. Write a simple sentence using known letters and words. Use spacing and…