1. Pacing Guides Kindergarten Quarter 1 Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units. Literary Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language FunctionsAsking QuestionsRetell/RelateDescribing Reading RL.K.1 Key Details RL.K.2 Retell Stories RL.K.2 Describe Story Elements Skill Strategy Noting Details Asking Questions about Details Noting Details (in Retell) Evaluating the Details Noting Details (in elements) Monitor/Clarify details as I read Writing –Opinion (one composition in 3 units of study) W.K.1 Opinion about Informational Text W.K.1 Opinion – Tell the Topic W.K.5 Collaborate to Add Details Language Print Upper/Lower L.K.1b Use nouns and verbs L.K.5d Shades of Verb Meanings Speaking/Listening SL.K.1 Discussion Rules SL.K.5 Add Drawings to add Detail SL.K.4 Describing Details Informational Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language FunctionsAsking QuestionsRetell/RelateComparing and Contrasting Reading RI.K.1 Key Details RI.K.2 Identify Main Topic (use details) RI.K.2 Compare/Contrast Story Elements Skill Strategy Noting Details Asking Questions about Details Noting Details (in Retell) Evaluating the Details Compare and Contrast Ask Questions to Com./Contrast Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study) W.K.2 Name the Topic W.K.2 Add Sequential Details about Topic W.K.5 Collaborate to add Details Language L.K.1b Use Nouns/Verbs about Topic L.K.21 Capitalize 1 st Word and “I” L.k.2b Recognize and name period. Speaking/Listening SL.K.2 Ask-Answer Questions about Details SL.K.4 Describe Details in Writing SL.K.4 Describe Details in Writing

2. Pacing Guides Kindergarten Quarter 2 Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units. Literary Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language FunctionsDescriptionComparing/DescriptionDefine/Explain Reading RL.K.5 Recognize Storybooks and Poems RLK.7 Describe relationship between illustrations and text RL.K.6 Define Roles of Author/Illustrator Skill Strategy Noting Details in Beg., Mid and End Summarizing Beg., Mid and Ending Comparing/Contrasting Relationships Describing Relationships Topic, Main Idea, Details Monitor/Clarify as you read Writing –Narrative (one writing composition in 3 units of study) W.K.3 (plan) Narrate an Event W.K.3 (write/revise) Sequence the Events/Give a Reaction W.K.7 (edit) Participate in Shared Writing Language assessed L.K.2c Writes letters for sounds heard L.K.1c Add /s/ or /es/ to common nouns L.K.1e Use frequently occurring prepositions L.K.2d Spell simple words phonetically (continue through Unit 3) L.K.1f Produce and expand complete sentences in shared language. L.K.2a Capitalize first word and /I/ L.K.2b Recognize and name period. L.K.1d Uses question words when asking. Speaking/Listening SL.K.2 Asks/Answers Questions SL.K.5 (to share and discuss) Provides Details in Drawings SL.K.5 (to share and discuss) Provides Details in Drawings Informational Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language FunctionsClassify/DescribeDescribe/SummarizeDefine/Explain Reading RI.K.5 Classify/Describe Parts of a Book RI.K.7 Compare Illustrations and Texts RI.K.6 Define Roles of Author and Illustrator Skill Strategy Text Structure Monitor/Clarify when Reading Compare and Contrast Summarize (findings) Topic, Main Idea, Details Monitor and Clarify Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study) W.K.3 Informational Narrative Tell About Events Sequentially W.K.3 Provide Reactions to Events W.K.7 Share Writing and Research W.K.3 Develop a Summary – Explain what Happened Language L.K.4 Non-Fiction Topic words Define L.K.5 Sort Objects or Facts by Commonality L.K.4a Identify new meanings to familiar words – Apply in Writing L.K.1b Use familiar nouns and verbs in writing Speaking/Listening SL.K.4 Describe people, places, things and events SL.K.6 Speak audible and express thoughts, feelings and ideas clearly

3. Pacing Guides Kindergarten Quarter 3 Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units. Literary Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language FunctionsAsking QuestionsCompare/DescribeCompare/Contrast Reading RL.K.4 Ask and Answer Questions about Unknown Words RL.K.7 Describe Relationships between Illustrations and Story RL.K.9 Compare and Contrast Adventures and Experiences of Characters Skill Strategy Categorize/Classify Monitor/Clarify Text Organization(Structure) Summarizing Compare and Contrast Predict/Infer Writing –Opinion (one composition in 3 units of study) W.K.3 Fictional Narrative Narrate Events – Loosely Link W.K.3 Tell About Events Sequentially W.K.5 Strengthen Writing w’ Others W.K.3 How Did the Story End? Language L.K.2d Spell Phonetically L.K.1f (oral language) Produce/Expand Complete Sentences L.K.4b Use –ed, -s, -re, un-,pre-,-ful as word meaning clues L.K.5b Familiar Verbs and Adjectives Speaking/Listening SL.K.3 Ask Questions to Seek Help SL.K.3 Ask Questions to Clarify Informational Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language FunctionsQuestioning/DefiningDraw ConclusionsCompare/Contrast - Hypothesize Reading RI.K.4 Ask and Answer Questions about Unknown Words RI.K.8 Identify Reasons Author Gives to Support Points in a Text RI.K.9 Identify Similarities and Differences between 2 Texts on Same Topic Skill Strategy Categorize/Classify Monitor/Clarify Author’s Purpose (cause/effect) Predict/Infer Fantasy or Realism? (comparing) Summarize Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study) W.K.2 Name a topic W.K.2 Give Details about Topic W.K.7 W.K.5 Participate in Shared Research Respond to Suggestions from Peers W.K.8 Gather Information to Answer Questions Language L.K.2a Capitalize First Word and ‘I’ L.K.2d Spell Phonetically L.K.2c Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short vowel sounds L.K.1f (oral language) Produce/Expand Complete Sentences Speaking/Listening SL.K.2 Ask/Answer Questions about Details SL.K.6 Speak Audibly and Clearly to Express

4. Pacing Guides Kindergarten Quarter 4 Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units. Literary Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language FunctionsDescribe/SequenceExplain/Interpret Compare/Contrast Cause and Effect Reading RL.K.3 Identify Story Elements and Events RL.K.6 Name and Define Roles of Author and Illustrator RL.K.9 Compare and Contrast Adventures and Experiences of Characters Skill Strategy Sequence Summarize Problem Solving Summarize Problem Solving Monitor/Clarify Writing –Opinion (one composition in 3 units of study) W.K.1 Opinion Writing Recognize Character Opinions W.K.5 Respond to Questions about Characters W.K.1 Tell a Reader the Topic (How does Character Respond to Problem?) W.K.1 State an opinion about the book. W.K.5 Language L.K.4b Use –ed, -s, -re, un-,pre-,-ful as word meaning clues L.K.1c Add /s/ or /es/ to common nouns L.K.5c Identify how words connect with their use L.K.1b Use nouns and verbs L.K.2d Spell Phonetically SL.K.2 Ask/Answer Questions about Details Speaking/Listening SL.K.4 Describe people, places, things -events Informational Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language Functions Compare/Contrast Describe Compare Explain Compare and Contrast Evaluate Reading RI.K.3 Describe Connections Between 2 Individuals, Events, Ideas, Information RI.K.6 Present Ideas by Naming Author, Illustrator and Their Roles RI.K.9 Identify Similarities and Differences Between 2 Texts on Same Topic Skill Strategy Predicting Outcomes Predict and Infer Comparing Summarizing Drawing Conclusions (evaluate) Questioning Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study) W.K.2 Name Topic, Supply Details W.K.8 Recall Information (Describe) W.K.2 Supply Details W.K.8 Gather Information W.K.6 Use Digital Tools to Explore Topic W.K.2 Draw, Dictate or Write to Finish, Compose, Edit, Conclude Informational Writing Composition Language L.K.1e Use Most Occurring Prepositions L.K.5a Sort Common Objects L.K.2d Spell Phonetically L.K.1f (oral language) Produce Complete Sentences L.K.1d Understand/Use Question Words Speaking/Listening SL.K.1 Participate in conversations. SL.K.3 Ask/Answer Questions to gain help. SL.K.5 Add visuals to express ideas. SL.K.6 Express ideas clearly.