St. Mary's County Public Schools

Reading:                         Literature/Informational Text

• Identify major events or details in a story.
• Retell familiar stories.
• Identify the role of the author and illustrator.
• Explore meanings of unknown words.
• Integrate knowledge and ideas.
• Engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

• Understand basic features of print.
• Show phonological awareness.
• Apply grade level phonics and decoding skills.
• Engage with a variety of text.

• Use drawing, dictating, or developmentally appropriate writing for a variety of purposes.
• Produce and distribute writing.
• Explore a variety of digital tools to express ideas (integrating technology).

• Participate in collaborative conversations.
• Ask and answer questions.
• Present knowledge and ideas.

• Demonstrate beginning understanding of the conventions of Standard English.
• Acquire and use vocabulary.