Kindergarten ELAR Unit 11
We are Researchers
5 Instructional Days - 6th 6 Weeks
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Big Idea:
- Reading Comprehension and Strategies: Research Project
- Writing and Grammar: Research Project
- Phonics: Gearing Up for 1st Grade
Student Expectations:
Focus TEKS
K.3(A) use a resource such as a picture dictionary or digital resource to find words
K.8(F) recognize characteristics multimodal and digital texts
K.12(A) generate questions for formal and informal inquiry with adult assistance;
K.12(B) develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance;
K.12(C) gather information from a variety of sources with adult assistance;
K.12(D) demonstrate understanding of information gathered with adult assistance; and
K.12(E) use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results.
Ongoing TEKS
K.2(Avii) blend spoken on-set and rimes to form simple words
K.3(B) use illustrations and texts the student is able to read or hear to learn or clarify word meanings
K.4 The student reads grade-appropriate texts independently. The student is expected to self-select text and interact independently with text for increasing periods of time.
K.5(F) Make inferences and use evidence to support understanding with adult assistance
K.6(A) describe personal connections to a variety of sources
K.6(B) provide an oral, pictorial, or written response to a text
K.6(E) interact with sources in meaningful ways such as illustrating or writing
K.6(F) respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate
K.10(E): Share writing
Student Learning Targets:
- I will use a picture dictionary to find words.
- I will gather information from a variety of places.
- I will use illustrations and texts to clarify word meanings.
- I will read texts independently.
- I will make inferences and use evidence to understand what I read.
Essential Questions:
- How can I use a picture dictionary to find a word?
- What does the word ___ mean?
- What can I use to understand what a word means?
- What is the author trying to say? (Making inferences)
Extra Information:
Adopted Textbook: Texas Treasures, McMillian / McGraw-Hill