READING LANGUAGE ARTS Integrates knowledge of phonics, meaning clues, and language structure when reading unknown words: uses graphophonic knowledge (e.g., the sound m makes in man) to decode regular onesyllable words, uses semantic cue systems (e.g., pictures, knowledge of the story, topic, context) to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings, uses syntactic cues (e.g., knowledge of sentence and structure and grammar), distinguishes between long and short vowel sounds in orally stated single syllable words. (e.g., bit/bite), blends the phonemes of one-syllable words (e.g., c-a-t becomes cat), segments the phonemes of one-syllable words (e.g., cat becomes c-a-t), changes the beginning, middle, and ending sounds to produce new words (e.g., cat/bat/bit/bin). Demonstrates how print is organized and read: reads from left to right and top to bottom, matches spoken words with print text (one-to-one correspondence), distinguishes among letters, words, and sentences, explains the function of the most commonly used punctuation marks (i.e., period, comma, question mark, exclamation mark), identifies the title and author of a reading selection, and identifies high frequency words and common irregularly spelled words (e.g., two, where, said, here). Expands vocabulary: classifies grade-appropriate categories (e.g., animals, foods) of words, and reads, listens, and interacts in a variety of situations. Reads grade level text aloud with fluency, accuracy, comprehension, and appropriate intonation and expression. Responds and elaborates in answering who, what, when, where, how, why, and what if 1
questions. Retells stories and events, indicating beginning, middle, and end. WRITING Uses the writing process to create a final product: composes first drafts, using appropriate parts of the writing process (e.g., some attention to planning, drafting, rereading for meaning, and some self-correction), applies knowledge of phonics to write independently, using developmental and/or conventional spelling, and self-monitors composition using rereading and peer conferencing. Uses writing conventions (i.e., grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation): demonstrates penmanship skills by forming all upper and lower case letters in manuscript and properly spacing between letters and words, uses a variety of strategies (e.g., phonics, word banks, environmental print) to write independently, using developmental and/or conventional spelling, uses phonetic knowledge and basic word patterns to spell three-and four-letter words correctly, uses basic capitalization (e.g., first word in a sentence, proper nouns) and punctuation (e.g., period to end declarative sentence, question mark to end interrogative sentence), and uses complete sentences to write simple text. Uses appropriate types of writing (i.e., descriptive, narrative, expressive, expository, persuasive, and analytical) for the intended purpose and audience: uses and extends an author s model of language (e.g., writes different endings for the story, composes an innovation of a poem) and composes a variety of written products (e.g., short stories, letters, journal entries, poems, descriptions of familiar persons, places, or objects. EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE: SPEAKING Uses appropriate types of speaking (i.e., descriptive, narrative, expressive, expository, persuasive, and analytical) for a variety of purposes and audiences: participates in classroom discussions, and recites nursery rhymes, chants, songs, and poetry; recognizes repetition and predicts 2
repeated phrases. RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE: LISTENING AND VIEWING Increases vocabulary through reading, listening, and interacting in a variety of situations. Repeats and follows oral and written two-step instructions. RESEARCH Alphabetizes words by first letter. NUMBER AND OPERATIONS MATH Demonstrate an understanding of the place-value structure of the base-ten number system: read, write, model, and sequence whole numbers up to 100 (including filling in missing numbers in a sequence) count with understanding and recognize how many in sets of objects up to 50; count orally by 2s to 20 and by 5s and 10s to 100 count orally backward from 100; compare and order numbers up to 100 decompose and recombine numbers using manipulatives (e.g., by breaking numbers apart and recombining) to create and construct equivalent representations for the same number (e.g., 10=3+7 or 1+2+7 or 3+2+5) group objects by 10s and 1s to explore place value (e.g., 24 equals two tens and four ones) use ordinal numbers (e.g., what position?) and cardinal numbers (e.g., how many?) appropriately connect number words and numbers to the quantities they represent Solve addition and subtraction problems with one- and two-digit numbers (e.g., 5 + 58=" ). Use strategies for whole-number computation, with a focus on addition and subtraction (e.g., counting on or counting back, doubles, sums that make 10, direct modeling with pictures or objects, numerical reasoning based on number combinations and relationships). ALGEBRA Recognize, reproduce, describe, extend, and create repeating patterns (e.g., color, shape, size, sound, movement, simple numbers) and translate from one representation to another (e.g., red, red, blue, blue to step, step, clap, clap). Write number sentences that use concrete objects, pictorial, and verbal representations to 3
express mathematical situations using invented and conventional symbols (e.g., +,-, =). GEOMETRY Participate in group and individual activities based on the concepts of space and location: describe direction, location, space, and shape (e.g., left, right, over, under, near, far, between) visualize, describe, and record directions for navigating from one location to another to develop the vocabulary needed to describe direction, distance, location, and representation use materials to create representations of the surrounding environment (e.g., threedimensional models, maps of the classroom) develop estimates and measure distances using nonstandard measurements Use combinations of shapes to make a new shape to determine relationships between shapes (e.g., a hexagon can be made from 6 triangles). MEASUREMENT Measure with multiple copies of units the same size (e.g., paper clips). DATA ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY Collect, organize, represent, and compare data by category on graphs and charts to answer simple questions: answer questions about how data can be gathered gather data by interviewing, surveying, and making observations organize data into appropriate categories by sorting based on shared properties participate in discussions about selecting an appropriate way to display the data represent data using objects, pictures, tables, and simple bar graphs. Analyze simple data: interpret what the graph or other representation shows determine whether or not the data gathered helps answer the specific question that was posed compare parts of the data (e.g., How many students have lost none, one, two, or three teeth? ) to make statements about the data as a whole (e.g., Most students in the class 4
have lost only two teeth ). Discuss the likelihood of events (based on student experiences or from books) using terminology such as more likely, less likely, possible, certain. SOCIAL STUDIES HISTORY Identify common attributes of people living in New Mexico today. Identify the significance of United States historical events and symbols (e.g., Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, United States flag, bald eagle). Demonstrate the use of timelines in order to show events in relation to one another. GEOGRAPHY Create, use, and describe simple maps to identify locations within familiar places (e.g., classroom, school, community, state). Identify characteristics of culture (e.g., language, customs, religion, shelter). CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT Understand the purpose of rules and identify examples of rules and the consequences of breaking them. Explain and apply good citizenship traits within the school community using the elements of fair play, good sportsmanship, the idea of treating others the way you want to be treated, and being trustworthy. ECONOMICS Define and differentiate between needs and wants. Understand the concept of goods and services. SCIENTIFIC THINKING AND PRACTICE SCIENCE Make observations, develop simple questions, and make comparisons of familiar situations (e.g., What does the seed look like when it starts to grow?). Describe relationships between objects (e.g., above, next to, below) and predict the results of changing the relationships (e.g., When that block moves, what will happen to the one next to it?). 5
PHYSICAL SCIENCE Observe that the three states of matter (i.e., solids, liquids, and gases) have different properties (e.g., water can be liquid, ice, or steam). Observe and describe how energy produces changes (e.g., heat melts ice, gas makes cars go uphill, electricity makes TVs work). LIFE SCIENCE Know that living organisms (e.g., plants, animals) inhabit various environments and have various external features to help them satisfy their needs (e.g., leaves, legs, claws). Identify differences between living and nonliving things. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Describe the basic patterns of objects as they move through the sky: sun appears in the day moon appears at night but can sometimes be seen during the day sun and moon appear to move across the sky moon appears to change shape over the course of a month Know that simple tools can be used to measure weather conditions (e.g., thermometer, wind sock, hand held anemometer, rain gauge) and that measurements can be recorded from day to day and across seasons. SCIENCE AND SOCIETY Know that germs can be transmitted by touching, breathing, and coughing, and that washing hands helps prevent the spread of germs. 6