English \ Language Arts
- Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process.
Level I- Dictates or writes stories, based on one’s own experience, with a logical sequence of events (K,1, 2)
- Writes stories that have some evidence of a beginning, middle, and ending (2)
- Writes in a variety of formats (K,1, 2)
- Writes detailed descriptions of familiar person, places, or objects (2)
- Uses strategies to edit and publish written work (1, 2)
- Writes in response to literature (1, 2)
- Uses stylistic and rhetorical aspects, and grammatical and mechanical conventions of writing.
Level I- Uses general, frequently used words to convey basic ideas in written compositions (1, 2)
- Identifies and uses patterns from predictable literature as models to write expressively (K, 1, 2)
- Writes simple sentences using grammatical construction (1, 2)
- Writes simple sentences using mechanical conventions (1, 2)
- Uses simple sentences in written compositions (1, 2)
- Uses simple modifiers in written compositions (1, 2)
- Prints legibly (1, 2)
- Gathers and uses information for a variety of purposes.
Level I- Generates questions about topics of personal interest (K, 1, 2)
- Gathers information for research topics (2)
- Uses the general skills and strategies of the reading process.
Level I- Understands that print conveys meaning (K)
- Understands how print is organized and read (K)
- Creates mental images from pictures and print (K, 1, 2)
- Uses picture clues and picture captions as an aid to comprehension and to make predictions (K, 1, 2)
- Understands and uses new vocabulary (K, 1, 2)
- Decodes unknown words using basic elements of phonetic analysis (1, 2)
- Decodes unknown words using structural analysis (1, 2)
- Uses a grade appropriate dictionary to determine word meaning (2)
- Uses self-correction strategies (1, 2)
- Reads frequently used words in different contexts (1, 2)
- Reads aloud familiar stories, poems, and passages, with attention to rhythm, flow, and meter (1, 2)
- Uses a combination of strategies to gain meaning from text (K, 1, 2)
- Reflects on prior knowledge and what has been learned during, and after reading (1, 2)
- Understands the structure of books (K, 1, 2)
- Uses the general skills and strategies for reading a variety of literary texts.
Level I- Identifies favorite books and stories (K, 1, 2)
- Selects reading material (K, 1, 2)
- Identifies story elements (K, 1, 2)
- Makes simple inferences regarding plot and characters (1, 2)
- Makes judgments about characters and plot (2)
- Understands simple dialogues and how they relate to a story (1, 2)
- Identifies similarities and differences among literary works (K, 2)
- Shares responses to literature (K, 1, 2)
- Makes connections between characters or simple events in a literary work, and people or events in his or her own life (K, 1, 2)
- Uses general skills and strategies for reading a variety of informational texts.
Level I- Understands the main idea of simple expository information (1, 2)
- Summarizes information found in texts (1, 2)
- Identifies and uses the various parts of a book to locate information (2)
- Uses prior knowledge and experience to understand and respond to new information (1, 2)
- Uses speaking and listening as tools for communication and learning.
Level I- Recognizes the characteristic sounds and rhythms of language (K)
- Makes relevant contributions in class and group discussions (K, 1, 2)
- Asks questions for information and /or clarification (K, 1, 2)
- Listens to classmates and adults in order to ask questions, further understanding, and give feedback (K, 1, 2)
- Listens and responds to oral directions (K, 1, 2)
- Listens to and recites and retells familiar stories, poems, and rhymes with patterns (K, 1, 2)
- Listens to and responds to a variety of media (K, 1, 2)
- Follows rules of conversation (K, 1, 2)
Math
- Uses mathematical reasoning to analyze math situations, make conjectures, gather evidence, and construct an argument.
Level I (Grades K-2)- Draws pictures to represent problems (1)
- Uses discussions with teachers and other students to understand problems (2)
- Explains to others how she or he went about solving a numerical problem (2)
- Makes organized lists or tables of information necessary for solving a problem (2)
- Uses whole number models (e.g., pattern blocks, tiles, or other manipulative materials) to represent problems
- Understands that mathematical ideas and concepts can be represented concretely and graphically (2)
- Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of numbers.
Level I (Grades K-2)- Understands that numbers are symbols used to represent quantities or attributes of real-world objects (1)
- Understands the basic concept of ratio (1)
- Understands symbolic, concrete, and pictorial representations of numbers (e.g., written numerals, objects in a set, number lines) (2)
- Understands basic whole number relationships (2)
- Understands the concept of a unit and its subdivision into equal parts (e.g., one object, such as a candy bar , and its subdivision into equal parts for four people) (2)
- Uses mathematical operations and relationships among them to understand mathematics.
Level I (Grades K-2)- Adds and subtracts whole numbers (2)
- Solves real-world problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers (2)
- Understands the basic concept of estimation (1)
- Understands the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction (2)
- Uses appropriate technology (i.e. Calculator) to solve single operation expressions (2)
- Understands the commutative and associative properties of addition and subtraction (2)
- Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of measurement.
Level I (Grades K-2)- Understands the basic measures length, width, height, weight, time, volume, and temperature (2) – Knows processes for telling time, counting money, and measuring length, weight, and temperature, using basic standard and non-standard units (2)
- Makes estimates of familiar linear dimensions, weights, quantities and time intervals and checks them against measurement (2)
- Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of functions and algebra.
Level I (Grades K-2)- Recognizes regularities in a variety of contexts (e.g., events, designs, shapes, sets of numbers) (1) – Extends simple patterns (e.g., of numbers, physical objects, geometric shapes) (1)
- Solves simple whole number sentences (2)
- Uses a variety of manipulative materials and technologies to explain patterns (2)
- Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry.
Level I (Grades K-2)- Understands basic properties of (e.g., number of sides, angles, symmetry) and similarities and differences between simple geometric shapes (triangle, square, rectangle, and circle) (1)
- Understands that patterns can be made by putting different shapes together or taking them apart (1)
- Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of probability.
Level I (Grades K-2)- Predicts experimental probabilities (2)
- Understands that some events can be predicted fairly well but others cannot because we do not always know everything that may affect an event (2)
- Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis.
Level I (Grades K-2)- Understands that observations about objects or events can be organized and displayed in simple graphs (1)
- Collects and displays data (2)
- Understands that one can find out about a group of things by studying just a few of them (2)
Social Studies: Civics Strand
- Understands the basic concepts of government and its functions.
Level I- Knows that people in positions of authority have limits on their authority (K,1,2)
- Knows examples of authority and power without authority (K,1,2)
- Knows the characteristics of a good leader (1,2)
- Knows that a good rule or law is established for the protection of all (K, 1, 2)
- Understands the government established by the Constitution and the basic values and principles of American democracy.
Level I- Knows how fundamental values and principles of American democracy are expressed in its documents, songs, stories, and speeches (1, 2)
- Understands the role of the family, school, community, state, and nation (K, 1, 2)
- Knows that promoting justice is one of the fundamental purposes of law (1, 2)
- Understands the relationship among the United States, other nations, and world affairs.
Level I- Not appropriate for this level.
- Understands the role of the citizen in American democracy.
Level I- Understands that individuals sometimes act on their own, and sometimes are directed by others (K, 1, 2)
- Knows that a citizen has responsibility toward others (K, 1, 2)
- Understands the importance of respect for the law (1, 2)
- Understands the importance of education and work (1, 2)
(adapted from Jamesville-Dewitt Central School’s curriculum)