ELA

Kindergarten ELA Curriculum

Course Title: English Language Arts 

Department: English

Primary Resources:

• HMH Into Reading

Curriculum-Based Assessments: DIBELS 8th Ed., Curriculum-based measurements, i-Ready, Comprehension Checks, and Writing

Description of Course: The Neshaminy School District’s elementary schools’ English/Language Arts programs are aligned to the PA Core standards. Elementary level K-2 grades place a strong emphasis on learning to read through explicit instruction of critical components that include phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency skills to develop literacy skills. Appropriate grade level instruction is designed to enhance independent reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Mentor texts are incorporated as a model for writing instruction in various genres.

Students will incorporate skills through three parts: Word Work, Reading, and Writing. In kindergarten students will learn the letters of the alphabet, one sound for each letter, and apply these skills to blend letter sounds to read and write words and sentences. Reading will focus on developing strong blending, decoding, and fluency skills while building comprehension. Students will listen to read-alouds to build background knowledge and listening comprehension skills. Writing focuses on basic mechanics that progress from drawing to writing letters.