Language Arts - Kindergarten
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District Course #007 |
Course Description
The Boise District's
Elementary Language Arts program focuses on providing skills training in
phonics, word identification, comprehension, study skills, and writing skills
in a course of study which exposes students to quality literature from a
variety of authors.
Course Scope
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Reading |
Ongoing |
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Reading - Phonics/Phonemic Awareness |
Ongoing |
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Reading - Phonics |
Ongoing |
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Reading - Concepts About Printing |
Ongoing |
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Reading - Reading Strategies |
Ongoing |
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Reading - Context Clues |
Ongoing |
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Reading - Word Analysis |
Ongoing |
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Writing |
Ongoing |
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Listening |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Speaking |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Viewing |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
007.01 Use decoding and word recognition strategies to fluently
read kindergarten materials.
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Standard Reference
671.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Use phonemic awareness/phonics and sight word recognition to
become familiar with reading strategies.
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Kindergarten Month by Month Phonics; More than ABC's;
My Kid Can't Spell; Pass the Poetry, Please; Phonemic
Awareness in Young Children; Phonemic Awareness Song and Rhymes
(Fall, Winter, Spring); , Phonics from A to Z: A Practical Guide;
Ready-to -Go –Phonics; Support Guide for the Idaho
Reading Indicator; Visual Phonics; Kindergarten
Handbook; Waterford
Program and Supplement Activities; AlphaTales; Scholastic, Letter
Tubs; Lakeshore; Hands on Alphabet Activities for Young Children;
Teaching Reading Resources; 26 Interactive Alphabet Mini
Books; Alphabet Sounds Photo Library; Lakeshore
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IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA
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Unit
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Reading - Phonics/Phonemic Awareness
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Ongoing
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Instructional Objective
007.02. Using various techniques, identify and /or name two or
more words that rhyme: Complete phrases and sentences with rhyming
words. Produce a word that rhymes with a given word. Recognize
if two or more one-syllable words rhyme.
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Standard Reference
671.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Using various techniques, identify and or orally name two or
more words that rhyme: Complete phrases and sentences with rhyming
words; Produce a word that rhymes with a given word; Recognize
if two or more one-syllable words rhyme.
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Refer to 007.01
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IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.03 Using varied techniques, orally segment: Sentences into
words; Syllables into sounds; Words into syllables and sounds
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Standard Reference
671.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Using varied techniques, orally segment: Words into syllables.
Match first sounds. Identify a letter, word, and sentence Identify
words in a sentence. Syllables into sounds.
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Refer to 007.01
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IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.04 Orally blend phonemes into words
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Standard Reference
671.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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The student will blend vowel-consonant sounds orally to make
words or syllables.
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Refer to 007.01
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IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.05 Recognize names of upper and lower case letters.
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Standard Reference
671.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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The student will recognize the alphabetical order of letters.
Name uppercase letters. Name lowercase letters Fluently name upper
and lower case letters in random order.
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Refer to 007.01
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IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.06 Associate letters to letter sounds
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Standard Reference
671.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Associate letters to letter sounds
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Refer to 007.01
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IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.07Identify beginning, middle, and ending letters
in a word.
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Standard Reference
671.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Identify beginning, middle and ending sounds. Identify beginning,
middle and ending letters.
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Refer to 007.01
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IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA
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Unit
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Reading - Concepts About Printing (CAP)
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Ongoing
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Instructional Objective
007.08 Identify front of book; attend to print; use picture clues
to support text; use story language; know where to start reading;
move left to right across print; make return sweep to next line
of text; match word by word; understand first and last of text,
top and bottom of page, and order of pages for turning; read left
page before right page; identify one or two letters; first and
last letter, and capital letters; point to specific letter when
requested; match upper and lower case letters; and use beginning
sounds and final letters.
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Standard Reference
671.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Identify front of book; attend to print; use picture clues to
support text; use story language; know where to start reading;
move left to right across print; make return sweep to next line
of text; match word by word; understand first and last of text,
top and bottom of page, and order of pages for turning; read left
page before right page; identify one or two letters; first and
last letter, and capital letters; point to specific letter when
requested; match upper and lower case letters;
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Hands on Alphabet Activities for Young Children; Foundations
of Literacy; More than ABC's; Kindergarten
Handbook;
Waterford Program and Supplement Activities
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BKAB, TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.09 Draw on prior knowledge, discuss, and generate questions
to predict text; prior to reading, preview illustrations and opening
pages of a text, title page, and table of contents.
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Standard Reference
671.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Use pre-reading strategies, drawing on prior knowledge, discussing,
generating questions, and making pre-reading predictions. Preview
illustrations and opening pages of text (title page, table of
contents) to gain pre-reading information about the text. Respond
to and engage with text (remember and talk about stories, relate
information gained from listening or viewing to prior knowledge
and experience, tell an experience related to the topic). Determine
a probable outcome or logical future action in a text or presentation,
based on his or her knowledge of the world.
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Refer to 007.08
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.10 Use pictures and follow patterns to group meaning from
print.
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Standard Reference
671.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Use pictures and follow patterns to group meaning from print.
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Refer to 007.08
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BKAB, TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.11 Use beginning letter sounds and pictures to identify words
in order to cross check.
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Standard Reference
671.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Use beginning letter sounds and pictures to identify words in
order to cross check.
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Refer to 007.01
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IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.12 Offer relevant background information during pre-reading
discussion.
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Standard Reference
671.02
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Offer relevant background information during pre-reading discussion
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Refer to 007.08
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.13 Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary of story during
post-discussion or story response
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Standard Reference
671.02
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary of story during post-discussion
or story response. Recognize the correct meaning of words indicated
orally.
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Refer to 007.08
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.14 Retell a story that includes setting, plot, and characters.
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Standard Reference
671.03
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Identify main idea; Retell the plot of a story or an event with
a beginning, middle, and end.
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Refer to 007.08
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.15 Identify the following story elements within a literary
text: character; setting; simple sequences of events, including
clear beginning, middle, and end, problems and solutions.
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Standard Reference
671.03
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Identify the following story elements within a literary text:
character; setting; simple sequences of events, including clear
beginning, middle, and end; problems and solutions.
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Refer to 007.08
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.16Determine cause and effect relationships by responding
to "why," "how," and "what-if" questions.
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Standard Reference
671.03
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Determine cause and effect relationships by responding to "why,"
"how," and "what-if" questions.
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Refer to 007.08
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.17Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction and
real and pretend.
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Standard Reference
671.03
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction and real and imaginary.
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Refer to 007.08
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.18 Locate resources for finding words in the classroom: word
wall; color word chart; number word chart; familiar books; children's
name labels and name tags; pictionary; computer; title page; dictionary.
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Standard Reference
671.04
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Locate some resources for finding words in the classroom: word
wall; color word chart; number word chart; familiar books; children's
name labels and name tags; pictionary; computer; title page; dictionary;
read common single-syllable sight words; match or compare shapes
and objects.
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Refer to 007.01
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IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.19Identify five software icons located in the classroom
and school.
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Standard Reference
671.05
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Identify five software icons located in the classroom and school.
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Refer to 007.20
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.20 Demonstrate understanding and application of steps of
writing process: brainstorm; draft; teacher conference; revise;
edit; publish; share.
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Standard Reference
672.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Demonstrate understanding and application of steps of writing
process: brainstorm; draft; teacher conference; revise; edit;
publish; share.
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A Fresh Look at Writing; My Kid Can't Spell; The Art
of Teaching Writing; The Beginnings of Writing; What Did
I Write?; Interactive Writing; Writing Without Tears; 26
Interactive Alphabet Mini Books; Waterford and Supplemental
Activities; Kindergarten Handbook
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.21 Write Legibly.
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Standard Reference
672.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Correctly grip pencil, and correctly form letters using district's
handwriting curriculum (D'Nealian) and lower case letters.
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Refer to 007.20
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IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.22 Use technology to create a piece for publication
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Standard Reference
672.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Use word processing program to produce a piece of writing: type
own name; type simple sentence (I love mom); print and illustrate
writing; Waterford.
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Refer to 007.20
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TO, TMA, Waterford
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Instructional Objective
007.23 Develop vocabulary
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Standard Reference
672.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Develop written vocabulary by: copying words, inventive spelling,
memorizing words, and/or sound/symbol correspondence
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Refer to 007.20
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.24 Apply rules and conventions for the following: grammar;
punctuation; capitalization; spelling.
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Standard Reference
672.02
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Apply rules and conventions for the following: grammar; punctuation;
capitalization; spelling.
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Refer to 007.20
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.25 Develop a sentence that focuses on a main idea, differentiate
between letters and words, and write for personal and practical
needs.
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Standard Reference
672.02
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Develop a sentence that focuses on a main idea:
Consistent focus in a piece of writing or a drawing;
Write for personal and practical needs.
Differentiate between letters and words.
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Refer to 007.20
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.26 Write a narrative composition with a picture and at least
one simple sentence that establishes and supports a central idea.
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Standard Reference
672.03
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Write or dictate a narrative composition with a picture and at
least one simple sentence that establishes and supports a central
idea.
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Refer to 007.20
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.27 Listen and respond to a variety of electronic and live
presentations
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Standard Reference
673.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Identify the purpose for listening or viewing (enjoyment, gathering
information, problem solving) and apply strategies for the purpose
(attending respectfully and courteously, offering verbal and nonverbal
feedback).
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Kindergarten
Handbook; Waterford Program and Supplement Activities;
Wright Group Books/Read Along Stories/ Interactive Books; Interactive
Writing Journal Writing/Reading
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.28 Listen to gain enrichment and information about various
cultures
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Standard Reference
673.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Identify the purpose for listening or viewing (enjoyment, gathering
information, problem solving) and apply strategies for the purpose
(attending respectfully and courteously, offering verbal and nonverbal
feedback).
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Refer to 007.27
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.29 Listen to literature presented using a variety of media
such as teacher reading, computer, tape, or video.
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Standard Reference
673.02
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Listen to literature presented using a variety of media such
as teacher reading, computer, tape, or video.
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Refer to 007.27
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.30 Listen for specific information
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Standard Reference
673.03
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Listen for specific information
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Refer to 007.27
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.31 Frequently provide opportunities for students to follow
verbal directions
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Standard Reference
673.04
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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The student will repeat and follow one-step and multi-step directions.
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Refer to 007.27
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.32 Develop awareness of speaker behaviors, such as posture,
articulation, volume, and use of complete sentences and organization.
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Standard Reference
674.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Begin to develop awareness of speaker behaviors, such as posture,
articulation, volume, and use of complete sentences and organization.
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Refer to 007.27
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.33 Orally share known literature through various presentations
and activities.
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Standard Reference
674.02
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Orally share known literature through various presentations and
activities.
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Refer to 007.27
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.34 Express opinions and solve problems.
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Standard Reference
674.03
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Express opinions and solve problems.
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Refer to 007.27
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.35 Encourage others' participation while exhibiting courteous,
attentive, and appropriate behavior during discussions.
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Standard Reference
674.03
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01
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Encourage others'participation while exhibiting courteous, attentive,
and appropriate behavior during discussions.
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Refer to 007.27
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.36 Create awareness of different media
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Standard Reference
675.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Create awareness of different media.
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Kindergarten
Handbook |
TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.37 Demonstrate understanding of the main idea using various
responses (filmstrip, video, slide).
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Standard Reference
675.01
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Identify main idea of media presentation using various response
modes.
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Refer to 007.27
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.38 Develop awareness of various media
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Standard Reference
675.02
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Develop awareness of various media.
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Kindergarten
Handbook |
TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.39 Differentiate between real and pretend
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Standard Reference
675.03
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Differentiate between real and imaginary.
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Refer to 007.08
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TO, TMA
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Instructional Objective
007.40 Compare two media that present the same story
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Standard Reference
675.03
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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Compare two media that present the same story.
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Kindergarten
Handbook |
TO, TMA
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