Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts

Kindergarten: Language (2)

Standard Code Knowledge of Language Standard Statement "I can" Statement

L.K.3

N/A

N/A

L.K.4 L.K.4A

L.K.4B L.K.5 L.K.5A L.K.5B L.K.5C L.K.5D

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck). Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes (e.g., -ed, -s, re-, un-, pre-, -ful, -less) as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word. With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings. Sort common objects into categories to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent. Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms). Identify real-life connections between words and their use (places at school that are colorful ). Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings. Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.

"I can tell the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning kindergarten words!" "I can tell the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning kindergarten words!" "I can use common beginnings and endings to help me determine what a word means!"

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

" I can sort words into similar groups and categories!" "I can match common verbs and adjectives with their opposites!" "I can tell how words are used in real-life!" "I can tell the difference between similar verbs!"

L.K.6

" I can use new words I learn!"