Common Core State
K.L.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
October 1, 2018K.L.4a
Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
October 1, 2018K.L.4b
Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes (e.g., -ed, -s, re, un, pre, -ful, -less) as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word.
October 1, 2018K.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
October 1, 2018K.L.5
With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
October 1, 2018K.L.5a
Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
October 1, 2018K.L.5b
Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
October 1, 2018K.L.1c
Form regular plural nouns orally by adding /s/ or /es/ (e.g., dog, dogs; wish, wishes).
October 1, 2018K.L.5c
Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).
October 1, 2018K.L.1d
Understand and use question words (interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how).
October 1, 2018