Objectives
There are four umbrellas under which a variety of standards fall that will be addressed by this unit. The first area addressed involves the reading of literature. While reading literature the students will be expected to ask and answer questions, both about the content and narrative elements (character, setting, and plot) of the story but also of any unfamiliar words that they may notice. Further they will be actively engaged in the group reading. A specific list of standards addressed can be found in the appendix section of this document.
The reading of informational text will also be a curricular area of focus. Once again, students will ask and answer questions about the text. Again they will be focusing on unfamiliar words. In place of narrative elements, the students will ask and answer questions about key details from the writing. They will once again be actively engaged in the reading process. A specific list of standards addressed can be found in the appendix section of this document.
A third area of study will be writing. In kindergarten, writing always includes drawing, dictating, and actual writing. Students will be practicing two sorts of writing during the unit. The first is narrative in which their writing will focus on an event or series of events. If they write a series of events they will have to link them together. The class will also write an expository piece in which they will supply information about a topic. A specific list of standards addressed can be found in the appendix section of this document.
Delaware state social studies standards will be addressed. These standards address the students’ ability to identify types of human settlements and describe connections between differing settlements and the activities of those communities. Further, student will begin developing a respect for other cultures and will recognize that it is an important foundation of the American civilization. A specific list of standards addressed can be found in the appendix section of this document.
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