Pacing Guides Kindergarten Quarter 1Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units.

Literary Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3Language Functions Asking Questions Retell/Relate Describing

ReadingRL.K.1Key Details

RL.K.2Retell Stories

RL.K.2Describe Story Elements

SkillStrategy

Noting DetailsAsking Questions about Details

Noting Details (in Retell)Evaluating the Details

Noting Details (in elements)Monitor/Clarify details as I read

Writing –Opinion (one composition in 3 units of study)

W.K.1Opinion about Informational Text

W.K.1Opinion – Tell the Topic

W.K.5Collaborate to Add Details

Language Print Upper/LowerL.K.1bUse nouns and verbs

L.K.5dShades of Verb Meanings

Speaking/Listening SL.K.1Discussion Rules

SL.K.5Add Drawings to add Detail

SL.K.4Describing Details

Informational Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3Language Functions Asking Questions Retell/Relate Comparing and Contrasting

Reading RI.K.1Key Details

RI.K.2Identify Main Topic (use details)

RI.K.2Compare/Contrast Story Elements

SkillStrategy

Noting DetailsAsking Questions about Details

Noting Details (in Retell)Evaluating the Details

Compare and ContrastAsk Questions to Com./Contrast

Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study)

W.K.2Name the Topic

W.K.2Add Sequential Details about Topic

W.K.5Collaborate to add Details

LanguageL.K.1bUse Nouns/Verbs about TopicL.K.21 Capitalize 1st Word and “I”

L.k.2bRecognize and name period.

Speaking/Listening SL.K.2Ask-Answer Questions about Details

SL.K.4Describe Details in Writing

SL.K.4Describe Details in Writing

Pacing Guides Kindergarten Quarter 2Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units.

Literary Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3Language Functions Description Comparing/Description Define/Explain

ReadingRL.K.5Recognize Storybooks and Poems

RLK.7Describe relationship between illustrations and text

RL.K.6Define Roles of Author/Illustrator

SkillStrategy

Noting Details in Beg., Mid and EndSummarizing Beg., Mid and Ending

Comparing/Contrasting RelationshipsDescribing Relationships

Topic, Main Idea, DetailsMonitor/Clarify as you read

Writing –Narrative (one writing composition in 3 units of study)

W.K.3 (plan)Narrate an Event

W.K.3 (write/revise)Sequence the Events/Give a Reaction

W.K.7 (edit)Participate in Shared Writing

Language assessed

L.K.2cWrites letters for sounds heardL.K.1cAdd /s/ or /es/ to common nounsL.K.1eUse frequently occurring prepositions

L.K.2dSpell simple words phonetically (continue through Unit 3)L.K.1fProduce and expand complete sentences in shared language.

L.K.2aCapitalize first word and /I/L.K.2bRecognize and name period.L.K.1dUses question words when asking.

Speaking/Listening SL.K.2Asks/Answers Questions

SL.K.5 (to share and discuss)Provides Details in Drawings

SL.K.5 (to share and discuss)Provides Details in Drawings

Informational Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3Language Functions Classify/Describe Describe/Summarize Define/Explain

Reading RI.K.5Classify/Describe Parts of a Book

RI.K.7Compare Illustrations and Texts

RI.K.6Define Roles of Author and Illustrator

SkillStrategy

Text StructureMonitor/Clarify when Reading

Compare and ContrastSummarize (findings)

Topic, Main Idea, DetailsMonitor and Clarify

Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study)

W.K.3 Informational NarrativeTell About Events Sequentially

W.K.3Provide Reactions to EventsW.K.7Share Writing and Research

W.K.3Develop a Summary – Explain what Happened

LanguageL.K.4Non-Fiction Topic words DefineL.K.5Sort Objects or Facts by Commonality

L.K.4aIdentify new meanings to familiar words – Apply in Writing

L.K.1bUse familiar nouns and verbs in writing

Speaking/ListeningSL.K.4Describe people, places, things and events

SL.K.6Speak audible and express thoughts, feelings and ideas clearly

Pacing Guides Kindergarten Quarter 3Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units.

Literary Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3Language Functions Asking Questions Compare/Describe Compare/Contrast

ReadingRL.K.4Ask and Answer Questions about Unknown Words

RL.K.7Describe Relationships between Illustrations and Story

RL.K.9Compare and Contrast Adventures and Experiences of Characters

SkillStrategy

Categorize/ClassifyMonitor/Clarify

Text Organization(Structure)Summarizing

Compare and ContrastPredict/Infer

Writing –Opinion (one composition in 3 units of study)

W.K.3 Fictional NarrativeNarrate Events – Loosely Link

W.K.3Tell About Events SequentiallyW.K.5Strengthen Writing w’ Others

W.K.3How Did the Story End?

Language L.K.2dSpell PhoneticallyL.K.1f (oral language) Produce/Expand Complete Sentences

L.K.4bUse –ed, -s, -re, un- ,pre-,-ful as word meaning clues

L.K.5bFamiliar Verbs and Adjectives

Speaking/Listening SL.K.3Ask Questions to Seek Help

SL.K.3Ask Questions to Clarify

Informational Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3Language Functions Questioning/Defining Draw Conclusions Compare/Contrast - Hypothesize

ReadingRI.K.4Ask and Answer Questions about Unknown Words

RI.K.8Identify Reasons Author Gives to Support Points in a Text

RI.K.9Identify Similarities and Differences between 2 Texts on Same Topic

SkillStrategy

Categorize/ClassifyMonitor/Clarify

Author’s Purpose (cause/effect)Predict/Infer

Fantasy or Realism? (comparing)Summarize

Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study)

W.K.2Name a topic

W.K.2Give Details about TopicW.K.7 W.K.5Participate in Shared ResearchRespond to Suggestions from Peers

W.K.8Gather Information to Answer Questions

Language

L.K.2aCapitalize First Word and ‘I’L.K.2dSpell Phonetically

L.K.2cWrite a letter or letters for most consonant and short vowel sounds

L.K.1f (oral language) Produce/Expand Complete Sentences

Speaking/Listening SL.K.2Ask/Answer Questions about Details

SL.K.6Speak Audibly and Clearly to Express

Pacing Guides Kindergarten Quarter 4Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units.

Literary Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3Language Functions Describe/Sequence Explain/Interpret Compare/Contrast

Cause and Effect

ReadingRL.K.3Identify Story Elements and Events

RL.K.6Name and Define Roles of Author and Illustrator

RL.K.9Compare and Contrast Adventures and Experiences of Characters

SkillStrategy

SequenceSummarize

Problem SolvingSummarize

Problem SolvingMonitor/Clarify

Writing –Opinion (one composition in 3 units of study)

W.K.1 Opinion WritingRecognize Character OpinionsW.K.5 Respond to Questions about Characters

W.K.1Tell a Reader the Topic (How does Character Respond to Problem?)

W.K.1State an opinion about the book. W.K.5

Language

L.K.4bUse –ed, -s, -re, un- ,pre-,-ful as word meaning cluesL.K.1cAdd /s/ or /es/ to common nouns

L.K.5cIdentify how words connect with their useL.K.1bUse nouns and verbs

L.K.2dSpell Phonetically

SL.K.2Ask/Answer Questions about Details

Speaking/Listening SL.K.4Describe people, places, things -events

Informational Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3Language Functions Compare/Contrast

DescribeCompareExplain

Compare and ContrastEvaluate

ReadingRI.K.3Describe Connections Between 2 Individuals, Events, Ideas, Information

RI.K.6Present Ideas by Naming Author, Illustrator and Their Roles

RI.K.9Identify Similarities and Differences Between 2 Texts on Same Topic

SkillStrategy

Predicting OutcomesPredict and Infer

ComparingSummarizing

Drawing Conclusions (evaluate)Questioning

Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study)

W.K.2Name Topic, Supply DetailsW.K.8Recall Information (Describe)

W.K.2Supply DetailsW.K.8Gather InformationW.K.6Use Digital Tools to Explore Topic

W.K.2Draw, Dictate or Write to Finish, Compose, Edit , Conclude Informational Writing Composition

LanguageL.K.1eUse Most Occurring Prepositions

L.K.5aSort Common ObjectsL.K.2dSpell Phonetically

L.K.1f (oral language)Produce Complete SentencesL.K.1dUnderstand/Use Question Words

Speaking/Listening SL.K.1Participate in conversations.

SL.K.3Ask/Answer Questions to gain help.

SL.K.5 Add visuals to express ideas.SL.K.6 Express ideas clearly.