Prek Theme 4 Awesome Animals Nov 18 Jan

Pre-k Theme 4: Awesome Animals (Nov. 18 - Jan. 10) Phonological Awareness Week 1: Nov. 18 -22 GOLD Skills • • • 15 a, Level 4: Fills in the missing rhyming word. 15 c, Level 4: Shows awareness of separate syllables in words. • • Week 2: Dec. 2 -6 GOLD Skills Completes rhyming phrases Blends onset and rime to form words Comprehension Segments words into their onsets and rimes Names letters and produce sounds 18 a, Level 4: Asks and answers questions about the text; refers to the pictures. • • 15 b, Level 4: Shows awareness that some words begin the same way. 15 c, Level 4: Shows awareness of separate syllables in words. 16 a, Level 4: Names as many as 10 letters, especially those in own name.   16 b, Level 4: Produces the correct sounds for 6 -10 letters.   Makes predictions Distinguishes real from make-believe Asks and answers questions Uses picture clues Retells a story Uses book information Role of author and illustrator Asks and answers questions 18 c, Level 4: Retells familiar stories and recount details from a nonfiction text using pictures or props as prompts. Writing Concepts of Print • • • Parts of a book Directionality Book handling 17 a, Level 8: Demonstrates knowledge of print by using books for intended purposes. 17 b, Level 8: Matches written word with spoken word. • Parts of a book Shared • • Writes name Letter formation • • 15 d, Level 2: Shows understanding that a specific sequence of letters represents a spoken word. 16 a, Level 4: Names as many as 10 letters, especially those in own name.   19 a, Level 10: Writes partially accurate first name. 19 b, Level 10: Uses drawing, dictation, and early invented spelling to convey a message. • • 17 a, Level 8: Demonstrates knowledge of print by using books for intended purposes. Early invented spelling to convey a message Letter formation Independent Early invented spelling to convey a message Letter formation • • Writes name Letter formation 15 d, Level 2: Shows understanding that a specific sequence of letters represents a spoken word. 16 a, Level 4: Names as many as 10 letters, especially those in own name.   19 a, Level 10: Writes partially accurate first name. 19 b, Level 10: Uses drawing, dictation, and early invented spelling to convey a message.

Pre-k Theme 4: Awesome Animals (Nov. 18 - Jan. 10) Phonological Awareness Week 3: Dec. 9 -13 GOLD Skills • • Identifies rhyming words Deletes the onset from a spoken word • • • 15 a, Level 4: Fills in the missing rhyming word. 15 c, Level 4: Shows awareness of separate syllables in words. Blends, segments, deletes syllables Names letters and produce sounds Skills • • Week 4: Jan. 6 -10 GOLD Comprehension • • 15 c, Level 4: Shows awareness of separate syllables in words. 16 a, Level 4: Names as many as 10 letters, especially those in own name.   16 b, Level 4: Produces the correct sounds for 6 -10 letters.   Uses book information • Asks and answers questions Retells and extends a story using order of events 18 b, Level 4: Pretends to read a story using some of the language from the text, describes actions across pages, uses pictures to order events (may need adult prompting). Uses picture clues Retells a story Role of author and illustrator Story characters 17 a, Level 6: Knows some features of a book (title, author, illustrator, front cover, back cover); connects specific books to authors. Writing Concepts of Print Parts of a book • • • 17 a, Level 8: Demonstrates knowledge of print by using books for intended purposes. • Shared One to one correspondence with written words Shows awareness of various features of print (letters, words, spaces, some punctuation) 17 b, Level 6 -8: Matches written word with spoken word. Early invented spelling to convey a message Letter formation Independent • • Writes name Letter formation 15 d, Level 2: Shows understanding that a specific sequence of letters represents a spoken word. 16 a, Level 4: Names as many as 10 letters, especially those in own name.   19 a, Level 10: Writes partially accurate first name. 19 b, Level 10: Uses drawing, dictation, and early invented spelling to convey a message. • • Early invented spelling to convey a message Letter formation • • Writes name Letter formation 15 d, Level 2: Shows understanding that a specific sequence of letters represents a spoken word. 16 a, Level 4: Names as many as 10 letters, especially those in own name.   19 a, Level 10: Writes partially accurate first name. 19 b, Level 10: Uses drawing, dictation, and early invented spelling to convey a message.

Pre-k Theme 4 – Awesome Animals (Nov. 18 - Jan. 10) Math Orders objects Compares lengths • Understands characteristics of people • • Explores living things Understands pet safety and care Living and nonliving things Safety habits Social/Emotional • Pays Attention Important Dates Nov. 1 -Jan. 31: Winter GOLD Testing Window Nov. 25 -26: Professional Lesson Choice (take these days off from Big Day) Nov. 27 -29: No School, Thanksgiving Holiday 22 a, Level 4: Compares and orders a small set of objects according to size, length, weight, area or volume. • • Counts to 10 Identifies numerals to 5 8 a, Level 6: Responds appropriately to simple statements and questions. • Geographical features 9 a, Level 6: Describes and tells the use of many familiar items. 9 d, Level 4: Tells simple stories. • • • Skills Week 2: Dec. 2 -6 GOLD Science 20 a, Level 4 -5: Counts to 10 and counts up to 10 objects using 1: 1 correspondence. 20 c, Level 4: Identifies numerals to 5 by name and connects each to counted objects. 8 b, Level 6: Follows two step directions. 9 c, Level 4: Uses 3 -4 word sentences. 10 a, Level 6: Engages in conversations (2 -3 exchanges). 21 a, Level 4: Follows simple directions related to proximity (beside, between, next to). Investigates the environment Investigates materials Understands basic needs 10 b, Level 4: Uses eye contact, pauses, and simple prompts (please/thank you) when talking. • Pays Attention 10 b, Level 4: Uses eye contact, pauses, and simple prompts (please/thank you) when talking. Created by Teaching with a Touch of Twang 2018 Week 1: Nov. 18 -22 GOLD Skills • • Social Studies

Pre-k Theme 4 – Awesome Animals (Nov. 18 - Jan. 10) Math Week 3: Dec. 9 -13 GOLD Skills • • Problem Solving, using ordinal numbers Problem solving, combining and separating objects Social Studies • Understands basic needs (animals and people) Science • • • Explores living things Organizes information Investigates the environment Social/Emotional • Pays Attention Important Dates Dec. 16 -19: Professional Lesson Choice (take a week off from Big Day) Dec. 20 -Jan. 2: No School, Winter Break Jan. 3: Teacher Workday 22 b, Level 4 -5: Combines and separates 1 -4 objects and describe the parts. 22 c, Level 2: Knows a few ordinal numbers. Uses time words • Understands basic needs (animals and people) 10 b, Level 4: Uses eye contact, pauses, and simple prompts (please/thank you) when talking. • • Explores living things Animal life cycles 10 b, Level 4: Uses eye contact, pauses, and simple prompts (please/thank you) when talking. • Pays Attention 22 b, Level 2: Knows usual sequence of basic daily events. 9 b, Level 6: is understood by most people. 9 c, Level 4: Uses 3 -4 word sentences. 10 a, Level 6: Engages in conversations (2 -3 exchanges). 9 d, Level 4: Tells simple stories. 10 a, Level 6: Engages in conversations (2 -3 exchanges). 10 b, Level 4: Uses eye contact, pauses, and simple prompts (please/thank you) when talking. Created by Teaching with a Touch of Twang 2018 Week 4: Jan. 6 -10 GOLD Skills • 9 b, Level 6: is understood by most people. 9 c, Level 4: Uses 3 -4 word sentences. 10 a, Level 6: Engages in conversations (2 -3 exchanges).