2019-2020 First Quarter Instructional Calendar for Kindergarten The AKS listed below should be assessed this quarter and beyond. AKS that are introduced in this quarter are indicated by (I) following the AKS. AKS that were introduced in previous quarters but likely need continued instruction are indicated by a (C) following the AKS. Indicators of Achievement are italicized.

Writing AKS Reading Literary AKS Reading Informational AKS Reading Foundation AKS Speaking and Listening AKS

Language AKS

KLA.D.26: use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what happened (I)

KLA.A.5: recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems) (I) KLA.A.6: name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story, with prompting and support (I) KLA.A.7: describe the relationship between illustrations and the story (how illustrations support the text), with prompting and support (I) KLA.A.7.a: tell stories using wordless picture books and picture sequences (I) KLA.A.7.b: make predictions from pictures and titles (I)

KLA.A.9: engage in group reading activities, including choral speaking and creative drama, with purpose and understanding (I) KLA.A.9.a: recite short poems, rhymes, songs, and stories with repeated patterns (I)

KLA.B.10: ask and answer questions about key details in a text, with prompting and support (I) KLA.B.11: identify the main topic (main idea) and retell key details of a text (supporting details), with prompting and support (I) KLA.B.14: identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book (I) KLA.B.19: engage actively in group reading of informational text with purpose and understanding (I)

KLA.C.20: demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print (I) KLA.C.20.a: follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page-by-page (I) KLA.C.20.b: recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters (I)

KLA.C.21: demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes) (I) KLA.C.21.a: recognize and produce rhyming words (I) KLA.C.21.b: count, pronounce, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words (I)

KLA.E.31: participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups (I) KLA.E.31.a: follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion) (I)

KLA.F.40: explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings, with guidance and support from adults (I) KLA.F.40.a: sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent (I)

2019-2020 Second Quarter Instructional Calendar for Kindergarten The AKS listed below should be assessed this quarter and beyond. AKS that are introduced in this quarter are indicated by (I) following the AKS. AKS that were introduced in previous quarters

but likely need continued instruction are indicated by a (C) following the AKS. Indicators of Achievement are italicized. Writing AKS Reading Literary AKS Reading Informational

AKS Reading Foundation AKS Speaking and Listening

AKS Language AKS

KLA.D.26: use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what happened (C) KLA.D.27. respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed, with guidance and support from adults (I) KLA.D.28: use a variety of tools to produce and publish writing, including digital tools in collaboration with peers, with guidance and support from adults (I)

KLA.A.1: ask and answer questions about key details in a text, with prompting and support (I) KLA.A.2:retell familiar stories, including key details, with prompting and support (I) KLA.A.3: identify characters, settings, and major events in a story, with prompting and support (I)

KLA.B.12: describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text, with prompting and support (I) KLA.B.13: ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text, with prompting and support (I) KLA.B.15: name the author, title, and illustrator of a text and define the role of each in presenting the ideas or information in a text (I) KLA.B.16: describe the relationship between illustrations and the text (how illustrations support the text), with prompting and support (I)

KLA.C.20: demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print (C) KLA.C.20.a: follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page-by-page (C) KLA.C.20.b: recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters (C) KLA.C.20.c. understand that words are separated by spaces in print (I) KLA.C.20.d. name and match all upper-and lowercase letters of the alphabet out of sequence (I)

KLA.C.21. demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes) (C) KLA.C.21.a: recognize and produce rhyming words (C) KLA.C.21.b: count, pronounce, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words (C) KLS.C.21.c. blend and segment onsets and rimes of single-syllable spoken words (I)

KLA.E.31: participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups (C) KLA.E.31.a: follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion) (C) KLA.E.31.b: continue a conversation through multiple exchanges (I)

KLA.E.34: describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail (I) KLA.E.35. Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail (I) KLA.E.36: speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly (I)

KLA.F.37: demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking (I) KLA.F.37.a: print legibly all upper- and lowercase letters and first and last names (I) KLA.F.37.c: form regular plural nouns orally by adding /s/ or /es/ (e.g., dog, dogs; wish, wishes) when speaking (I) KLA.F.37.d: understand and use question words (interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how) (I) KLA.F.37.e: use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with) (I)

KLA.F.38: demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing (I) KLA.F.38.a: capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I (I)

2019-2020 Second Quarter Instructional Calendar for Kindergarten The AKS listed below should be assessed this quarter and beyond. AKS that are introduced in this quarter are indicated by (I) following the AKS. AKS that were introduced in previous quarters

but likely need continued instruction are indicated by a (C) following the AKS. Indicators of Achievement are italicized.

KLA.D.29: participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them), with guidance and support (I)

KLA.C.22. know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words (I) KLA.C.22.a: demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences for each consonant (I)

KLA.C.23: read emergent-reader texts, with purpose and understanding (I) KLA.C.23.a: read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does) (I)

KLA.F.38.b: recognize and name end punctuation (I) KLA.F.38.c: write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes) (I) KLA.F.38.d: spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships (I)

KLA.F.39: determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content, with guidance and support (I) KLA.F.41: use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts (I)

2019-2020 Third Quarter Instructional Calendar for Kindergarten The AKS listed below should be assessed this quarter and beyond. AKS that are introduced in this quarter are indicated by (I) following the AKS. AKS that were introduced in previous quarters

but likely need continued instruction are indicated by a (C) following the AKS. Indicators of Achievement are italicized. Writing AKS Reading Literary AKS Reading Informational AKS Reading Foundation AKS Speaking and Listening Language

KLA.D.25: use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic (I) KLA.D.26: use a

combination of drawing,

dictating, and writing to

narrate a single event or

several loosely linked

events, tell about the

events in the order in

which they occurred, and

provide a reaction to what

happened (C)

KLA.D.27: respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed, with guidance and support from adults (C)

KLA.A.1: ask and answer

questions about key details

in a text, with prompting

and support (C)

KLA.A.2: retell familiar stories, including key details, with prompting and support (C) KLA.A.3: identify characters, settings, and major events in a story, with prompting and support (C)

KLA.B.10: ask and answer

questions about key details

in a text, with prompting

and support (C)

KLA.B.11: identify the main

topic (main idea) and retell

key details of a text

(supporting details), with

prompting and support (C)

KLA.B.15: name the

author, title, and illustrator

of a text and define the

role of each in presenting

the ideas or information in

a text (C)

KLA.B.16: describe the relationship between illustrations and the text (how illustrations support the text), with prompting and support (C)

KLA.C.20: demonstrate

understanding of the

organization and basic

features of print (C)

KLA.C.20.a: follow words from

left to right, top to bottom, and

page-by-page (C)

KLA.C.20.b: recognize that

spoken words are represented in

written language by specific

sequences of letters (C)

KLA.C.20.c. understand that

words are separated by spaces in

print (C)

KLA.C.20.d. name and match all

upper-and lowercase letters of the

alphabet out of sequence (C)

KLA.C.21: demonstrate

understanding of spoken

words, syllables, and

sounds (phonemes) (C)

KLA.C.21.a: recognize and

produce rhyming words (C)

KLA.C.21.b: count, pronounce,

blend, and segment syllables in

spoken words (C)

KLA.E.31: participate in

collaborative

conversations with diverse

partners about

kindergarten topics and

texts with peers and adults

in small and larger groups

(C)

KLA.E.31.a: follow agreed-upon

rules for discussions (e.g.,

listening to others and taking

turns speaking about the topics

and texts under discussion) (C)

KLA.E.31.b: continue a

conversation through multiple

exchanges (C)

KLA.E.32: confirm understanding of written texts read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood (I)

KLA.F.37: demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking (C) KLA.F.37.a: print legibly all upper- and lowercase letters and first and last names (C) KLA.F.37.b: use frequently occurring nouns and verbs (I) KLA.F.37.d: understand and use question words (interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how) (C) KLA.F.37.f: produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities (I)

KLA.F.38: demonstrate

command of the

conventions of standard

English capitalization,

punctuation, and spelling

when writing (C)

KLA.F.38.a: capitalize the first

word in a sentence and the

pronoun I (C)

KLA.F.38.b: recognize and name

end punctuation (C)

2019-2020 Third Quarter Instructional Calendar for Kindergarten The AKS listed below should be assessed this quarter and beyond. AKS that are introduced in this quarter are indicated by (I) following the AKS. AKS that were introduced in previous quarters

but likely need continued instruction are indicated by a (C) following the AKS. Indicators of Achievement are italicized. KLA.D.28: use a variety of

tools to produce and

publish writing, including

digital tools in

collaboration with peers,

with guidance and support

from adults (C)

KLA.D.29: participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them), with guidance and support (C) KLA.D.30: recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question, with guidance and support from adults (I)

KLA.B.18: identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic, with prompting and support (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures) (I)

KLA.C.21.c. blend and segment

onsets and rimes of single-syllable

spoken words (C)

KLA.C.21.d: isolate and pronounce

the initial, medial vowel, and final

sounds (phonemes) in three-

phoneme (consonant-vowel-

consonant, or CVC) words (This

does not include CVCs ending

with /l/, /r/, or /x/.) (I)

KLA.C.21.e: add, substitute, or

delete individual sounds

(phonemes) in simple, one-

syllable words to make new

words (I)

KLA.C.22. know and apply

grade-level phonics and

word analysis skills in

decoding words (C)

KLA.C.22.a: demonstrate basic

knowledge of one-to-one letter-

sound correspondences for each

consonant (C)

KLA.C.23: read emergent-

reader texts, with purpose

and understanding (C)

KLA.C.23.a: read common high-

frequency words by sight (e.g.,

the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are,

do, does) (C)

KLA.E.33: ask and answer

questions in order to seek

help, get information, or

clarify something that is

not understood (I)

KLA.E.34: describe familiar

people, places, things, and

events and, with

prompting and support,

provide additional detail

(C)

KLA.E.35. Add drawings or

other visual displays to

descriptions as desired to

provide additional detail

(C)

KLA.E.36: speak audibly

and express thoughts,

feelings, and ideas clearly

(C)

KLA.F.38.c: write a letter or

letters for most consonant and

short-vowel sounds (phonemes)

(C)

KLA.F.38.d: spell simple words

phonetically, drawing on

knowledge of sound-letter

relationships (C)

KLA.F.40: explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings, with guidance and support from adults (C) KLA.F.40.b: demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) (I)

KLA.F.41: use words and

phrases acquired through

conversations, reading and

being read to, and

responding to texts (C)

2019-2020 Fourth Quarter Instructional Calendar for Kindergarten The AKS listed below should be assessed this quarter and beyond. AKS that are introduced in this quarter are indicated by (I) following the AKS. AKS that were introduced in previous quarters

but likely need continued instruction are indicated by a (C) following the AKS. Indicators of Achievement are italicized. Writing AKS Reading Literary AKS Reading Informational AKS Reading Foundation AKS Speaking and Listening Language

KLA.D.24: use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces in which they tell a reader the topic or the name of the book they are writing about and state an opinion or preference about the topic or book (e.g., My favorite book is...) (I) KLA.D.25: use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic (C)

KLA.A.1: ask and answer

questions about key details

in a text, with prompting

and support (C)

KLA.A.2: retell familiar stories, including key details, with prompting and support (C) KLA.A.3: identify characters, settings, and major events in a story, with prompting and support (C) KLA.A.4: ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text, with prompting and support (I) KLA.A.8: compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories, with prompting and support (I)

KLA.B.10: ask and answer

questions about key details

in a text, with prompting

and support (C)

KLA.B.11: identify the main

topic (main idea) and retell

key details of a text

(supporting details), with

prompting and support (C)

KLA.B.15: name the

author, title, and illustrator

of a text and define the

role of each in presenting

the ideas or information in

a text (C)

KLA.B.16: describe the relationship between illustrations and the text (how illustrations support the text), with prompting and support (C) KLA.B.17: identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text, with prompting and support (I)

KLA.C.20: demonstrate

understanding of the

organization and basic

features of print (C)

KLA.C.20.a: follow words from

left to right, top to bottom, and

page-by-page (C)

KLA.C.20.b: recognize that

spoken words are represented in

written language by specific

sequences of letters (C)

KLA.C.20.c. understand that

words are separated by spaces in

print (C)

KLA.C.20.d. name and match all

upper-and lowercase letters of the

alphabet out of sequence (C)

KLA.C.21: demonstrate

understanding of spoken

words, syllables, and

sounds (phonemes) (C)

KLA.C.21.a: recognize and

produce rhyming words (C)

KLA.C.21.b: count, pronounce,

blend, and segment syllables in

spoken words (C)

KLA.E.31: participate in

collaborative

conversations with diverse

partners about

kindergarten topics and

texts with peers and adults

in small and larger groups

(C)

KLA.E.31.a: follow agreed-upon

rules for discussions (e.g.,

listening to others and taking

turns speaking about the topics

and texts under discussion) (C)

KLA.E.31.b: continue a

conversation through multiple

exchanges (C)

KLA.E.32: confirm understanding of written texts read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood (C)

KLA.F.37: demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking (C) KLA.F.37.a: print legibly all upper- and lowercase letters and first and last names (C) KLA.F.37.b: use frequently occurring nouns and verbs (C) KLA.F.37.d: understand and use question words (interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how) (C) KLA.F.37.f: produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities (C)

KLA.F.38: demonstrate

command of the

conventions of standard

English capitalization,

punctuation, and spelling

when writing (C)

KLA.F.38.a: capitalize the first

word in a sentence and the

pronoun I (C)

KLA.F.38.b: recognize and name

end punctuation (C)

2019-2020 Fourth Quarter Instructional Calendar for Kindergarten The AKS listed below should be assessed this quarter and beyond. AKS that are introduced in this quarter are indicated by (I) following the AKS. AKS that were introduced in previous quarters

but likely need continued instruction are indicated by a (C) following the AKS. Indicators of Achievement are italicized. KLA.D.26: use a

combination of drawing,

dictating, and writing to

narrate a single event or

several loosely linked

events, tell about the

events in the order in

which they occurred, and

provide a reaction to what

happened (C)

KLA.D.27: respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed, with guidance and support from adults (C) KLA.D.28: use a variety of

tools to produce and

publish writing, including

digital tools in

collaboration with peers,

with guidance and support

from adults (C)

KLA.B.18: identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic, with prompting and support (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures) (I) KLA.B.19: engage actively in group reading of informational text with purpose and understanding (C)

KLA.C.21.c. blend and segment

onsets and rimes of single-syllable

spoken words (C)

KLA.C.21.d: isolate and pronounce

the initial, medial vowel, and final

sounds (phonemes) in three-

phoneme (consonant-vowel-

consonant, or CVC) words (This

does not include CVCs ending

with /l/, /r/, or /x/.) (C)

KLA.C.21.e: add, substitute, or

delete individual sounds

(phonemes) in simple, one-

syllable words to make new

words (C)

KLA.C.22. know and apply

grade-level phonics and

word analysis skills in

decoding words (C)

KLA.C.22.a: demonstrate basic

knowledge of one-to-one letter-

sound correspondences for each

consonant (C)

KLA.C.22.b: demonstrate basic knowledge of long and short sounds for the five major vowels (I) KLA.C.22.c: distinguish between

similarly spelled words by

identifying the sounds of the

letters that differ (I)

KLA.E.33: ask and answer

questions in order to seek

help, get information, or

clarify something that is

not understood (C)

KLA.E.34: describe familiar

people, places, things, and

events and, with

prompting and support,

provide additional detail

(C)

KLA.E.35. Add drawings or

other visual displays to

descriptions as desired to

provide additional detail

(C)

KLA.E.36: speak audibly

and express thoughts,

feelings, and ideas clearly

(C)

KLA.F.38.c: write a letter or

letters for most consonant and

short-vowel sounds (phonemes)

(C)

KLA.F.38.d: spell simple words

phonetically, drawing on

knowledge of sound-letter

relationships (C)

KLA.F.39: determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content, with guidance and support (C) KLA.F.39.a: identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck)(I) KLA.F.39.b: 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 (I)

KLA.F.40: explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings, with guidance and support from adults (C)

2019-2020 Fourth Quarter Instructional Calendar for Kindergarten The AKS listed below should be assessed this quarter and beyond. AKS that are introduced in this quarter are indicated by (I) following the AKS. AKS that were introduced in previous quarters

but likely need continued instruction are indicated by a (C) following the AKS. Indicators of Achievement are italicized.

KLA.D.29: participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them), with guidance and support (C) KLA.D.30: recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question, with guidance and support from adults (C)

KLA.C.23: read emergent-

reader texts, with purpose

and understanding (C)

KLA.C.23.a: read common high-

frequency words by sight (e.g.,

the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are,

do, does) (C)

KLA.F.40.b: demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) (C) KLA.F.40.c: identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful) (I) KLA.F.40.d: begin to distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings (I)

KLA.F.41: use words and

phrases acquired through

conversations, reading and

being read to, and

responding to texts (C)