A - Reading Literary Text

• ask and answer questions about key details in a text, such as who, what, when, where, why, and how, with prompting and support
• retell stories in sequential order, including key details, with prompting and support
• describe main characters, settings, and major events in a story, with prompting and support
• ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text and explain how to determine the meaning of the unknown words, with prompting and support
• recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, songs, poems, informational texts) and explain major differences between texts that tell stories and texts that give information
• name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story, with prompting and support
• use illustrations and details in the text to predict and to describe the characters, settings, or events, with prompting and support
• compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of main characters in stories, with prompting and support
• read and comprehend literature, including stories and poems, of appropriate complexity for kindergarten, with prompting and support

B - Reading Informational Text

• ask and answer questions about key details in a text, such as who, what, where, when, why, and how, with prompting and support
• identify the main topic and retell key details of a text in a logical order, with prompting and support
• identify and describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text, with prompting and support
• ask and answer questions about unknown words in an informational text and explain how to determine the meaning of unknown words, with prompting and support
• identify the text features in a text and explain the information each feature provides
• name the author and illustrator/photographer of a text and define the role and purpose of each in presenting the ideas or information in a text, with prompting and support
• describe how illustrations or photographs support the informational text, with prompting and support
• identify reasons an author gives to support points in a text, with prompting and support
• compare and contrast similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic, using examples from the texts, with prompting and support
• read and comprehend informational text of appropriate complexity for kindergarten, with prompting and support

C - Reading Foundation

• demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print
• demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes)
• know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words 
• read emergent-reader texts, with purpose and understanding

D - Writing

• use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces
•  use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts
• use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or a short sequence of events
• develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, and editing, with guidance and support from peers and adults
• use a variety of tools to produce and publish writing, including digital tools in collaboration with peers, with guidance and support from adults
• participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them), with guidance and support
• recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question, with guidance and support from adults
• expand and elaborate writing appropriate to the type of writing
• produce writing that reflects the author's voice and perspective

E - Speaking and Listening

• participate in collaborative conversations with different partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups
• confirm understanding of written texts read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood
• ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood
• provide details when describing people, places, things, and events
•  create drawings to support or extend the description of people, places, things, and events
• speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly

F - Language

• demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
• demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing
• determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content, with guidance and support
• explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings, with guidance and support from adults
• use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts