Kindergarten Prep 12

Ages 4–5 · 12 minutes · Math, English, Science, Stories

The letter L, sorting, calendar, weather and more!

In this lesson, your child will learn about and practice the following topics:

- Calendar
- Letter of the day: L
- Sorting and Categorization
- Weather
- Story: A Rainy Day - comprehension and cause/effect
- Practice pages (for after class)

No prior experience required.

Part of

Kindergarten Prep

Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RL.K.3 — With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Alabama

ELA21.K.10a — Produce the most frequent sound(s) for each consonant, including _x_ and _q_, which have two phonemes (sounds).
ELA21.K.20 — Name and sort pictures of objects into categories based on common attributes while relating vocabulary to prior knowledge and building background knowledge.
ELA21.K.2 — Actively engage in teacher-led reading experiences and collaborative discussions with peers to build background knowledge needed to be successful as they learn to read and, later, read to learn.
ELA21.K.34a — Print upper and lower case letters using proper approach strokes, letter formation, and line placement.

Alaska

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about a literary text using key details from the text.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
K.MD.4 — Name in sequence the days of the week.

Arizona

K.L.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
K.RF.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one‐to‐one letter‐sound correspondence by producing the primary or most frequent sound(s) for each consonant and the five major vowels.
K.RL.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.SL.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
K.WF.1.b — Write upper and lower manuscript letters, with reference to a model.

Arkansas

K.FR.21.F — Produce the most common sound for each letter of the alphabet with accuracy and automaticity.
K.RC.7.RF — Demonstrate comprehension of age and grade-appropriate texts by speaking or writing.
K.V.3 — Sort and categorize objects and images by concepts.
G.1.K.6 — Identify the influence of weather and climate on people’s daily lives.
K.DA.1 — Collect, sort, and organize data into two or three categories, using real-object graphs and picture graphs.
K.GM.7 — Understand concepts of time, recognizing that clocks and calendars are tools that measure time. • Concepts of time include: morning, afternoon, evening, today, yesterday, tomorrow, day, week, month, and year

California

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Colorado

RWC20-GR.K-S.1-GLE.1-EO.b — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
RWC20-GR.K-S.1-GLE.2-EO.d — Sort common objects into categories (for example: shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.3-EO.a.iv — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
RWC20-GR.K-S.3-GLE.4-EO.b.iii — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).
SC.K.3.1.a — Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Connecticut

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Delaware

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Florida

ELA.K.V.1.3 — Identify and sort common words into basic categories, relating vocabulary to background knowledge.
SC.K.P.8.1 — Sort objects by observable properties, such as size, shape, color, temperature (hot or cold), weight (heavy or light) and texture.
ELA.K.C.4.1 — Recall information to answer a question about a single topic.
ELA.K.F.1.3 — Use knowledge of grade-appropriate phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words accurately. • Demonstrate knowledge of the most frequent sound for each consonant. • Demonstrate knowledge of the short and long sounds for the five major vowels. • Decode consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words. • Encode consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words.
SS.K.A.3.2 — Explain that calendars represent days of the week and months of the year.
SS.K.G.3.3 — Describe and give examples of seasonal weather changes, and illustrate how weather affects people and the environment.

Georgia

ELAGSEKL5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
ELAGSEKRF3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one to one letter-sound correspondences for each consonant.
ELAGSEKRL1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.MDR.7.2 — Classify and sort up to ten objects into categories by an attribute; count the number of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
ELAGSEKL1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Hawaii

K.L.5a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
K.RF.3a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
K.RL.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
K.L.1a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Idaho

K.FR.PH.3a — Demonstrate knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the most frequent sound for each consonant letter.
K.RC.TE.3 — Ask and answer questions about key details in texts heard.
K.VD.WB.2a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., foods, size) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
K.FR.PC.1h — Identify and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.RC.L.5b — Describe the connection between characters, settings, and major events in stories heard.
K-ESS-1.1 — Students who demonstrate understanding can: Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe variations in patterns throughout the year.

Illinois

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
SS.K.G.1 — With guidance and support, explain how weather, climate and other environmental factors affect people's lives and cultural identities in our region.

Indiana

K.RC.1 — With support, ask and answer questions about main topics and key details in a text heard or read. (E)
K.RC.7 — Identify and sort pictures of objects into categories (e.g., colors, shapes, opposites) through oral discussions. (E)
K.RF.7 — Use letter-sound knowledge to decode the sound of each consonant. (E)
K.W.1 — Write most uppercase (capital) and lowercase letters of the alphabet, correctly shaping and spacing the letters of the words.
K.ESS.3 — Investigate the local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
K.H.4 — Explain that calendars are used to represent the days of the week and months of the year. (E)

Iowa

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of phoneme-grapheme (one-to-one, letter-sound) correspondences by producing the primary and most frequent sounds for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Kansas

RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RL.K.12.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
RL.K.13 — Listen to high quality prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for Kindergarten.

Kentucky

KY.K.MD.3 — Classify and sort objects or people by attributes. Limit objects or people in each category to be less than or equal to 10.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer explicit questions about key ideas and details, and make logical inferences to construct meaning from the text.
L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
HW.K.1 — Print all upper and lowercase letters and numerals.

Louisiana

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories based on their attributes; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

Maine

L.5.K.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
R.3.K.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
R.6.K.b — With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count. (Limit category counts to be less than or equal to 10.)
R.4.K.a — Ask and answer questions with prompting and support about who, what, when, where, and how.

Maryland

PK.MD.B.3 — Sort objects into given categories and self-selected categories. Identify the attribute by which the objects were sorted. (Limit category counts to less than 5)
identifying ways that people in Maryland adapt to their environment including wearing different types of clothing throughout the year in their school.
K-ESS2-1 — Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Massachusetts

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
PreK-ESS2-6(MA) — Provide examples of the impact of weather on living things.

Michigan

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
K-ESS2-1 — Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Minnesota

0.1.4.1 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text, with prompting and support.
0.2.1.2 — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondence.
K.3.1.2 — Sort objects using characteristics such as shape, size, color and thickness.
0.1.1.0.b — Demonstrate understanding of the basic features of print: Recognize and name all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
0P.2.1.1.1 — Sort objects in terms of natural/human-made, color, size, shape, and texture, then communicate the reasoning for the sorting system. (P: 4, CC: 2, CI: PS1)
0E.2.1.1.2 — Make daily and seasonal observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. (P: 4, CC: 1, CI: ESS2)

Mississippi

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.MD.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Missouri

K.R.1.B.a — identifying and sorting pictures of objects into conceptual categories
K.RF.3.A.a — producing and writing letter(s) for most short vowel and consonant sounds
K.DS.A.1 — Classify objects into given categories; count the number of objects in each category.
K.ESS2.D.1 — Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
K.L.1.B.f — write and name the printed letters that match the sound
K.R.1.A — With assistance, develop and demonstrate reading skills in response to read-alouds by:
K.GM.B.4 — Name the days of the week.

Montana

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
K-ESS3-2 — ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to predict, prepare for, and respond to weather.
SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Nebraska

LA.K.F.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one sound to letter correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
LA.K.RP.6 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a literary text.
LA.K.V.2.a — With prompting and support, sort common words and phrases into conceptual categories to develop an understanding of word relationships.
LA.K.FW.1 — Demonstrate basic handwriting skills.
LA.K.RP.8 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Nevada

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

New Hampshire

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

New Jersey

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing many of the most frequently used sounds of each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how).
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
RL.K.3 — With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.

New Mexico

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RL.K.NM.1 — Identify the main topic, retell key details of a text, and make predictions.
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.

New York

KL5a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) for understanding of the concepts the categories represent.
KR1 — Develop and answer questions about a text. (RI&RL)
KRF3a — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondence by producing the primary sound or most frequent sound for each consonant.
KRF1d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
NY-K.MD.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
KR9 — Make connections between self, text, and the world. (RI&RL)

North Carolina

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
ESS.K.1 — Understand change and observable patterns of weather that occur from day to day and throughout the year.
PS.K.1.1 — Analyze and interpret data to classify objects by physical properties (size, color, shape, texture, weight and flexibility).
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lower-case letters of the alphabet.
SL.K.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

North Dakota

K.DPS.D.1 — Sort and classify objects (up to 10) based on attributes and explain the reasoning used.
K.F.12b — Accurately and automatically produce the predictable consonant and short vowel sounds associated with uppercase and lowercase letters in non-sequential order.
K.F.13 — Write uppercase and lowercase letters accurately.
K.R.3.b — Tell about characters and setting in a literary text during or after a shared reading or other text-listening experience.
K.GM.M.2 — Tell time related to daily life (today, yesterday, tomorrow, morning, afternoon, night).

Ohio

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one grapheme (letter)-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
K.PS.1 — Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
K.ESS.1 — Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Oklahoma

PK.2.PWS.3 — Students will produce some sounds represented by letters.
PK.3.R.2 — Students will answer basic questions (e.g., who, what, where, and when) about texts, photographs, or illustrations during shared reading or other text experiences with prompting.
PK.4.R.1 — Students will name and sort familiar objects into categories based on similarities and differences with prompting.
PK.8.R — Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts.
PK.2.PC.6 — Students will begin to write some uppercase and lowercase letters including the majority of the letters in their first name with prompting.

Oregon

K.L.5a — Sort common objects into categories to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
K.SL.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
K.ESS2.1 — Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. [Clarification Statement: Examples of qualitative observations could include descriptions of the weather (such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, and warm); examples of quantitative observations could include numbers of sunny, windy, and rainy days in a month. Examples of patterns could include that it is usually cooler in the morning than in the afternoon and the number of sunny days versus cloudy days in different months.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment of quantitative observations limited to whole numbers and relative measures such as warmer/cooler.]
K.RF.1d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.RF.3 — Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Pennsylvania

CC.1.1.PK.D — Develop beginning phonics and word skills. • Associate some letters with their names and sounds. • Identify familiar words and environmental print.
CC.1.3.PK.B — Answer questions about a particular story (who, what, how, when, and where).
CC.1.2.PK.C — With prompting and support, make connections between information in a text and personal experiences.
CC.1.5.PK.B — Answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
3.3.K.A — Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Rhode Island

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category (up to and including 10) and sort the categories by count.
L.K.2.a — Print upper- and lowercase letters.
SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

South Carolina

ELA.K.F.3.1 — Identify, name, and form all upper and lowercase letters with automaticity.
K.MDA.3 — Sort and classify data into 2 or 3 categories with data not to exceed 20 items in each category.
ELA.K.R.1.1 — Ask and answer questions (who, what, when, where, why, and how) about print and non-print sources to obtain and refine knowledge.
K-ESS2-1. — Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. Clarification Statement: Examples of qualitative observations could include descriptions of the weather (sunny, cloudy, rainy, or warm). Examples of quantitative observations could include numbers of sunny, windy, and rainy days in a month. Examples of patterns could include that mornings are cooler than afternoons and the number of sunny days versus cloudy days during different months. State Assessment Boundary: Assessment of quantitative observations are limited to whole numbers and relative measures such as warmer/cooler.
K-ESS2-1.DCI.D: — Weather and Climate Weather is the combination of sunlight, wind, snow, or rain, and temperature in a particular region at a particular time. People measure these conditions to describe and record the weather and to notice patterns over time. NRC Framework Link

South Dakota

K.L.5.a — Sort common objects into categories to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
K.RF.3.a — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound for each consonant.
K.L.1.a — Print all uppercase (capital) and lowercase letters of the alphabet using correct formation.
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
K.SL.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Tennessee

K.FL.VA.7.b.i — Sort common objects into categories to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
K.FL.WC.4.a — Write uppercase and lowercase manuscript letters from memory.
K.RL.RRTC.10 — With prompting and support, read stories and poems of appropriate complexity for Kindergarten.
K.FL.WC.4.b — Write a letter/letters for most consonant and short vowel sounds (phonemes).

Texas

K.2B.i — identifying and matching the common sounds that letters represent;
K.2E — develop handwriting by accurately forming all uppercase and lowercase letters using appropriate directionality.
K.3C — identify and use words that name actions; directions; positions; sequences; categories such as colors, shapes, and textures; and locations.
K.7C — describe the elements of plot development, including the main events, the problem, and the resolution for texts read aloud with adult assistance; and
K.6B — provide an oral, pictorial, or written response to a text;

Utah

K.MD.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count. Limit the category counts to less than or equal to 10.
K.R.3.a — Demonstrate mastery of all consonant names and sounds using one-to-one letter-sound correspondence (alphabetic principle).
K.R.5 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. (RL & RI)
K.1.2 — Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information on the effect of forecasted weather patterns on human behavior. Examples could include how humans respond to local forecasts of typical and severe weather such as extreme heat, high winds, flash floods, thunderstorms, or snowstorms. (ESS3.B)
K.W.5 — Legibly write all upper- and lowercase manuscript letters.
K.1.1 — Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about local, observable weather conditions to describe patterns over time. Emphasize the students’ collection and sharing of data. Examples of data could include sunny, cloudy, windy, rainy, cold, or warm. (ESS2.D)

Vermont

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Virginia

K.FFR.3.B — Identify common letter-sound correspondences.
K.PS.1a — Sort and classify concrete objects into appropriate subsets (categories) based on one attribute (e.g., size, shape, color, thickness).
K.PS.1b — Describe and label attributes (e.g., size, color, shape) of a set of objects (e.g., coins, counters, buttons) that has been sorted.
K.RI.1.A — With prompting and support, ask and answer literal (who, what, when, where) or inferential (why, how) questions about what is read.
K.RL.1.B — With prompting and support, demonstrate knowledge of story structure by orally identifying characters, setting,important events, and details.

Washington

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
RL.K.3 — With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.

Washington, D.C.

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.MD.B.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

West Virginia

ELA.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a literary text.
ELA.K.40.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes or foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
ELA.K.II.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
M.K.17 — Classify objects into given categories, count the numbers of objects in each category, and sort the categories by count. Category counts should be limited to less than or equal to 10. (e.g., Identify coins and sort them into groups of Ss or 10s.)
ELA.K.18 — Actively engage in group reading activities of literary texts with purpose and understanding.
ELA.K.III — Print upper- and lowercase letters.

Wisconsin

ELA.K.L.3.b — Sort common objects into categories.
ELA.K.RF.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
ELA.K.SL.2 — With guidance and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
ELA.K.R.3 — With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and important events in a story or pieces of information in a text. (RI&RL)
ELA.K.RF.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Wyoming

L.K.5.a — Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
RL.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RL.K.3 — With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.
K.MD.G.3 — Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count. (Limit category counts to be less than or equal to 10.)