1 english language arts kindergarten curriculum unit 1 - Maimonides ...

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTSKINDERGARTEN CURRICULUMUNIT 4: WRITING AND SPEAKING—STUDENTS COMMUNICATE THROUGH SPEECH AND WRITINGI. Knowledge/Content Developing Writing Strategies and SkillsII. SkillsIII. ActivitiesIV: ResourcesForms letters correctlyWrites using spaces between words to express own meaningRepresents spoken language with phonetically accurate or conventional spellingUses phonemic awareness and letter recognition to spell independently.Uses resources (word wall, signs) to enhance vocabularyWrites from left or right and from top to bottomBuilds a repertoire of some conventionally spelled wordsWrites to express own meaningNames or label objects or placesTrace lettersTrace in different mediasJournal writing, sentence writingBrainstorming, webbingCreate listsLabeling, poetryHandwriting Without TearsLively LettersChalkboard activitiesWhite board activitiesDifferent media formationArtWord wallModeling by teacher with poems/chartsV. Assessment Writing samples School-wide ELA AssessmentReading the roomUsing spacer markers between wordsWood piecesWork matsLetter huntWord wallI. Knowledge/Content Speaking to Convey InformationII. SkillsIII. ActivitiesIV: ResourcesV. AssessmentUse correct words to name objects or tell actionsClarify and sort words by general categoriesUse speaking skills to connect experiences by listening to and retelling stories, taking turns, expressing ideas, and askingquestionsRetell, reenact, or dramatize stories, or parts of stories, including personal eventsInterviewing peoplePairing and sharing; partner reading/workPlays/performancesDramatic playRecite poetry, recite rhymesTeacher-made playsObservation Oral evaluationTeacher-made worksheets PerformancesShow and tell Puppet centerGamesSharing, Show and Tell5