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.
Adopted
Materials
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Kindergarten
Handbook & Curriculum Guide
Course Scope
| Unit |
Reading |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Reading - Phonics/Phonemic Awareness |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Reading - Phonics |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Reading - Concepts About Printing |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Reading - Reading Strategies |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Reading - Context Clues |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Reading - Word Analysis |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Writing |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Listening |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Speaking |
Ongoing |
| Unit |
Viewing |
Ongoing |
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Assessment
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Instructional Objective
007.01 Use decoding and word recognition strategies
to fluently read kindergarten materials. |
Standard Reference
671.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Use phonemic awareness/phonics and sight word
recognition to become familiar with reading strategies. |
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 |
IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA |
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Unit |
Reading
- Phonics/Phonemic Awareness |
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. |
Standard Reference
671.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
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. |
Refer to 007.01 |
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 |
Standard Reference
671.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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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. |
Refer to 007.01 |
IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.04 Orally blend phonemes into words |
Standard Reference
671.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
The student will blend vowel-consonant sounds
orally to make words or syllables. |
Refer to 007.01 |
IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.05 Recognize names of upper and lower
case letters. |
Standard Reference
671.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
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. |
Refer to 007.01 |
IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.06 Associate letters to letter sounds |
Standard Reference
671.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Associate letters to letter sounds |
Refer to 007.01 |
IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.07Identify beginning, middle, and ending
letters in a word. |
Standard Reference
671.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Identify beginning, middle and ending sounds.
Identify beginning, middle and ending letters. |
Refer to 007.01 |
IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA |
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Unit |
Reading - Concepts
About Printing (CAP) |
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. |
Standard Reference
671.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
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; |
Hands on Alphabet Activities for Young Children; Foundations
of Literacy; More than ABC's;
Kindergarten
Handbook; Waterford Program and Supplement
Activities |
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. |
Standard Reference
671.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
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. |
Refer to 007.08 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.10 Use pictures and follow patterns to
group meaning from print. |
Standard Reference
671.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Use pictures and follow patterns to group meaning
from print. |
Refer to 007.08 |
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. |
Standard Reference
671.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Use beginning letter sounds and pictures to
identify words in order to cross check. |
Refer to 007.01 |
IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.12 Offer relevant background information
during pre-reading discussion. |
Standard Reference
671.02 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Offer relevant background information during
pre-reading discussion |
Refer to 007.08 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.13 Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary
of story during post-discussion or story response |
Standard Reference
671.02 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary of story
during post-discussion or story response. Recognize
the correct meaning of words indicated orally. |
Refer to 007.08 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.14 Retell a story that includes setting,
plot, and characters. |
Standard Reference
671.03 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Identify main idea; Retell the plot of a story
or an event with a beginning, middle, and end. |
Refer to 007.08 |
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. |
Standard Reference
671.03 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Identify the following story elements within
a literary text: character; setting; simple sequences
of events, including clear beginning, middle,
and end; problems and solutions. |
Refer to 007.08 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.16Determine cause and effect relationships
by responding to "why," "how," and "what-if" questions. |
Standard Reference
671.03 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Determine cause and effect relationships by
responding to "why," "how," and "what-if" questions. |
Refer to 007.08 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.17Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction
and real and pretend. |
Standard Reference
671.03 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction and
real and imaginary. |
Refer to 007.08 |
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. |
Standard Reference
671.04 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
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. |
Refer to 007.01 |
IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.19Identify five software icons located
in the classroom and school. |
Standard Reference
671.05 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Identify five software icons located in the
classroom and school. |
Refer to 007.20 |
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. |
Standard Reference
672.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Demonstrate understanding and application of
steps of writing process: brainstorm; draft;
teacher conference; revise; edit; publish; share. |
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 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.21 Write Legibly. |
Standard Reference
672.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Correctly grip pencil, and correctly form letters
using district's handwriting curriculum (D'Nealian)
and lower case letters. |
Refer to 007.20 |
IRI, BKAB, TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.22 Use technology to
create a piece for publication |
Standard Reference
672.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Use word processing program to produce a piece
of writing: type own name; type simple sentence
(I love mom); print and illustrate writing; Waterford. |
Refer to 007.20 |
TO, TMA, Waterford |
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Instructional Objective
007.23 Develop vocabulary |
Standard Reference
672.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Develop written vocabulary by: copying words,
inventive spelling, memorizing words, and/or
sound/symbol correspondence |
Refer to 007.20 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.24 Apply rules and conventions for the
following: grammar; punctuation; capitalization;
spelling. |
Standard Reference
672.02 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Apply rules and conventions for the following:
grammar; punctuation; capitalization; spelling. |
Refer to 007.20 |
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. |
Standard Reference
672.02 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
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. |
Refer to 007.20 |
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. |
Standard Reference
672.03 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
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. |
Refer to 007.20 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.27 Listen and respond to a variety of
electronic and live presentations |
Standard Reference
673.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
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). |
Kindergarten
Handbook; Waterford Program and Supplement
Activities; Wright Group Books/Read Along Stories/
Interactive Books; Interactive Writing Journal
Writing/Reading |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.28 Listen to gain enrichment and information
about various cultures |
Standard Reference
673.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
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). |
Refer to 007.27 |
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. |
Standard Reference
673.02 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Listen to literature presented using a variety
of media such as teacher reading, computer, tape,
or video. |
Refer to 007.27 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.30 Listen for specific information |
Standard Reference
673.03 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Listen for specific information |
Refer to 007.27 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.31 Frequently provide opportunities for
students to follow verbal directions |
Standard Reference
673.04 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
The student will repeat and follow one-step
and multi-step directions. |
Refer to 007.27 |
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. |
Standard Reference
674.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Begin to develop awareness of speaker behaviors,
such as posture, articulation, volume, and use
of complete sentences and organization. |
Refer to 007.27 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.33 Orally share known literature through
various presentations and activities. |
Standard Reference
674.02 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Orally share known literature through various
presentations and activities. |
Refer to 007.27 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.34 Express opinions and solve problems. |
Standard Reference
674.03 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Express opinions and solve problems. |
Refer to 007.27 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.35 Encourage others' participation while
exhibiting courteous, attentive, and appropriate
behavior during discussions. |
Standard Reference
674.03 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Encourage others'participation while exhibiting
courteous, attentive, and appropriate behavior
during discussions. |
Refer to 007.27 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.36 Create awareness of different media |
Standard Reference
675.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Create awareness of different media. |
Kindergarten
Handbook |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.37 Demonstrate understanding of the main
idea using various responses (filmstrip, video,
slide). |
Standard Reference
675.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Identify main idea of media presentation using
various response modes. |
Refer to 007.27 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.38 Develop awareness of various media |
Standard Reference
675.02 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Develop awareness of various media. |
Kindergarten
Handbook |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.39 Differentiate between real and pretend |
Standard Reference
675.03 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Differentiate between real and imaginary. |
Refer to 007.08 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
007.40 Compare two media that present the
same story |
Standard Reference
675.03 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Compare two media that present the same story. |
Kindergarten
Handbook |
TO, TMA |
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