Scope & Sequence: Language Arts

Scope & Sequence: General Overview
Language Arts: K-3


Reading/Literature

Word Analysis

PHONICS/VOCABULARY

learn consonant sounds
know letter/sound vowels, blends, digraphs, diphthongs, phonograms
recognize sight words
learn compound words
recognize synonyms, antonyms, homonyms
write contractions
decode words
use root words: prefixes, suffixes
use words with multiple meanings
use of descriptive words
integrate use of words of all subject areas
demonstrate variety and growth in word knowledge

LITERARY ELEMENTS

COMPREHENSION
expose to variety of literary forms
answer literal fact questions
recall main ideas from characters in story
read simple stories
understand sequence
follow simple directions
find main idea in story
understand cause/effect
make inferences
draw conclusions
identify reading for a specific purpose
compare and contrast
identify character traits and motives
learn setting
introduce topic
use word referents
look for author’s purpose

CRITICAL THINKING

predict outcomes
expose to inferential questions
distinguish between real/fantasy
distinguish between fact/opinion
answer why/how questions

LISTENING

skills in listening to others
becoming aware of purposes of listening
listen for clear speech patterns
apply skills for listening in a group discussion
learn how to adjust volume control in various situations
listen for directions
listen with respect
learn to understand audience response
teach purposes of listening: to gather and recall factual and
implied information
listen critically
listen for sequence of ideas
recognize main idea and details in listening response
experience listening to various media
write and respond from teacher dictation

SPEAKING

enjoy expressing self
encourage impromptu speaking
establish eye contact
learn to express ideas clearly
learn and apply different purposes for speaking:

giving information
persuading
entertaining
expressing feelings
group discussions
conversations
choral readings
use of complete sentences
enunciation/pronunciation
phrasing; pace; pitch; tone; expression
recite poetry
oral reports/speeches

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