Kindergarten ELAR Unit 1

Getting to Know You

8 Instructional Days - 1st 6 Weeks

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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:

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

Reading:

K.6(A) describe personal connections to a variety of sources

Ongoing TEKS

1.A, 1.B, 1.C, 1.D, 1.E, 6.A

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:

  • What is the first letter in your name?
  • How do you spell your name?
  • What connection did you make to the story?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: Texas Treasures, McMillian / McGraw-Hill

District Grading Policy

Fry Sight Word List

Texas Gateway Online Resource Center