Kindergarten

K.L.2a

Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I

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K.L.2b

Recognize and name end punctuation.

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K.L.2c

Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).

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K.L.2d

Spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships.

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K.L.3

(Begins in grade 2)

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K.L.4

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.

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K.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).

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K.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.

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K.L.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

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K.L.5

With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

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K.L.1a

Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

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K.L.5a

Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.

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