First Quarter Curriculum Map 2015-2016 (Kindergarten): Writing

K-Writing

Launchin
g Writers'
Workshop

August
29th
Septembe
r 2nd

Language

Speaking &
Listening

Launchin
g Writers'
Workshop

Septembe
r 5th 9th

Text Types and Purposes:

WK.2- Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/ explanatory
texts in which they
WK.3- Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or
loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide
a reaction to what happened.
Production and Distribution of Writing:
WK.5- With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from
peers and add details to name what they are writing about and supply some information
about the topic.
about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what
happened.
strengthen writing as needed.

Conventions of Standard English

LK.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking. c. Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short vowel sounds
(phonemes).

Comprehension and Collaboration

SLK.1- Participation in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten
topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
SLK.3- Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is
not understood.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SLK.4- Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support,
provide additional detail.
SLK.5- Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
peers and adults in small and larger groups.

K-Writing
Text Types and Purposes:
WK.2- Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/ explanatory
texts in which they

First Quarter Curriculum Map 2015-2016 (Kindergarten): Writing

WK.3- Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or
loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide
a reaction to what happened.
Production and Distribution of Writing:
WK.5- With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from
peers and add details to name what they are writing about and supply some information
about the topic.
about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what
happened.
strengthen writing as needed.

Language

Speaking &
Listening

Launchin
g Writers'
Workshop

Septembe
r 12th
16th

Conventions of Standard English

LK.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking. c. Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short vowel sounds
(phonemes).

Comprehension and Collaboration

SLK.1- Participation in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten
topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
SLK.3- Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is
not understood.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SLK.4- Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support,
provide additional detail.
SLK.5- Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
peers and adults in small and larger groups.

K-Writing
Text Types and Purposes:
WK.2- Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/ explanatory
texts in which they
WK.3- Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or
loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide
a reaction to what happened.

First Quarter Curriculum Map 2015-2016 (Kindergarten): Writing

Production and Distribution of Writing:
WK.5- With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from
peers and add details to name what they are writing about and supply some information
about the topic.
about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what
happened.
strengthen writing as needed.

Language

Speaking &
Listening

Launchin
g Writers'
Workshop

Septembe
r 19th
23rd

Conventions of Standard English

LK.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking. c. Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short vowel sounds
(phonemes).

Comprehension and Collaboration

SLK.1- Participation in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten
topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
SLK.3- Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is
not understood.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SLK.4- Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support,
provide additional detail.
SLK.5- Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
peers and adults in small and larger groups.

K-Writing
Text Types and Purposes:
WK.2- Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/ explanatory
texts in which they
WK.3- Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or
loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide
a reaction to what happened.
Production and Distribution of Writing:
WK.5- With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from
peers and add details to name what they are writing about and supply some information

First Quarter Curriculum Map 2015-2016 (Kindergarten): Writing

about the topic.
about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what
happened.
strengthen writing as needed.

Language

Speaking &
Listening

Launchin
g Writers'
Workshop

Septembe
r 26th
30th

Conventions of Standard English

LK.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking. c. Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short vowel sounds
(phonemes).

Comprehension and Collaboration

SLK.1- Participation in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten
topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
SLK.3- Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is
not understood.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SLK.4- Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support,
provide additional detail.
SLK.5- Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
peers and adults in small and larger groups.

K-Writing
Text Types and Purposes:
WK.2- Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/ explanatory
texts in which they
WK.3- Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or
loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide
a reaction to what happened.
Production and Distribution of Writing:
WK.5- With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from
peers and add details to name what they are writing about and supply some information
about the topic.
about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what

First Quarter Curriculum Map 2015-2016 (Kindergarten): Writing

happened.
strengthen writing as needed.

Language

Speaking &
Listening

Conventions of Standard English

LK.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking. c. Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short vowel sounds
(phonemes).

Comprehension and Collaboration

SLK.1- Participation in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten
topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
SLK.3- Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is
not understood.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SLK.4- Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support,
provide additional detail.
SLK.5- Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
peers and adults in small and larger groups.
Telling Your Story in Pictures and Words

Telling Your
Story in
Pictures and
Words

Octobe
r 3rd
7th

Language

Conventions of Standard English

LK.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
a. Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
b. Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
LK.5 With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word
meanings.
a. Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the
categories represent. c. Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note
places at school are colorful).

First Quarter Curriculum Map 2015-2016 (Kindergarten): Writing

Comprehension and Collaboration

SLK.1a Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten
topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. Follow agreed-upon rules
for discussion (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts
Speaking
under discussion.
and Listening SLK.3 Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is
not understood.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SLK.5 Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
(understand that pictures and words work together and details can be added to make it better)
SLK.6 Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

Writing

Telling Your
Story in
Pictures and
Words

Octobe
r 10th
14th

Text Types and Purposes

WK.2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose
informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they arewriting about and supply
some information about the topic.
WK.3 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or
several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and
provide a reaction to what happened.
Production and Distribution of Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge
WK.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather
information from provided sources to answer a question.

Language
Conventions of Standard English
LK.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
a. Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
b. Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
LK.5 With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word
meanings.
a. Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the
categories represent. c. Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note

First Quarter Curriculum Map 2015-2016 (Kindergarten): Writing

places at school are colorful).

Comprehension and Collaboration

SLK.1a Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten
topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. Follow agreed-upon rules
for discussion (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts
Speaking
under discussion.
and Listening SLK.3 Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is
not understood.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SLK.5 Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
(understand that pictures and words work together and details can be added to make it better)
SLK.6 Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

Writing

Telling Your
Story in
Pictures and
Words

Octobe
r 17th
21st

Text Types and Purposes

WK.2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose
informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they arewriting about and supply
some information about the topic.
WK.3 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or
several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and
provide a reaction to what happened.
Production and Distribution of Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge
WK.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather
information from provided sources to answer a question.

Language
Conventions of Standard English
LK.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
a. Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
b. Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
LK.5 With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word
meanings.

First Quarter Curriculum Map 2015-2016 (Kindergarten): Writing

a. Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the
categories represent. c. Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note
places at school are colorful).

Comprehension and Collaboration

SLK.1a Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten
topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. Follow agreed-upon rules
for discussion (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts
Speaking
under discussion.
and Listening SLK.3 Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is
not understood.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SLK.5 Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
(understand that pictures and words work together and details can be added to make it better)
SLK.6 Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

Writing

Text Types and Purposes

WK.2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose
informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they arewriting about and supply
some information about the topic.
WK.3 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or
several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and
provide a reaction to what happened.
Production and Distribution of Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge
WK.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather
information from provided sources to answer a question.