Kindergarten ELAR Unit 1
Getting to Know You
8 Instructional Days - 1st 6 Weeks
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Big Idea:
Big Idea:
- Understanding that letters make words and that words have meaning.
Writing and Grammar: Writing My Name
Phonics: Letters in My Name
Student Expectations:
Student Expectations:
Priority TEKS
Priority TEKS
Phonics:
K.2(Dv) identifying all uppercase and lowercase letters
Writing:
K.10(Dvii) Edit drafts with adult assistance using standard English conventions, including: capitalization of the first letter in a sentence and name
Focus TEKS
Focus TEKS
Reading:
K.6(A) describe personal connections to a variety of sources
Ongoing TEKS
Ongoing TEKS
1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 1.D, 1.E, 6.A
Student Learning Targets:
Student Learning Targets:
- I will identify the letters in my name.
- I will write my first name.
- I will make real-world connections to the stories we read.
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
- What is the first letter in your name?
- How do you spell your name?
- What connection did you make to the story?
Extra Information:
Extra Information:
Adopted Textbook: Texas Treasures, McMillian / McGraw-Hill