Kindergarten Scope and Sequence

A. Information Acquisition
Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources/Lessons	TAKS Objectives	TEKS
The student is expected to:		The student will:	The student is expected to:
K. A.1 Locate and use important areas of the library.	§ Who Am I? § Where Am I?	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.12DF: Locate and use important areas of the library media center. 110.2.5A: Recognize that print represents spoken language and conveys meaning such as his/her own name and signs such as Exit and Danger.
K.A.2 Demonstrate appropriate behaviors for locating, checking out, returning, and caring for library materials according to district procedures.	Libeary Skills: (Grades K through Grade Three) by The School Librarians of Chambersburg, PA 0513020438 pp 14-31. The Complete Library Skills Kindergarten, First Grade & Second Grade by Linda Turrell pp. 7-11, 13, 16-17. Animals should definitely not borrow library books by Shelley Paul § Baby Book	Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.1B: Respond appropriately and courteously to directions and questions. Social Studies 113.2.8A: Explain the need for rules and laws in the home, school, and community. 113.2.8B: Give examples of rules or laws that establish order, provide security, and manage conflict.
K.A.3 Identify areas of the library through signs.	Spanish Library Signs	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.1B: Respond appropriately and courteously to directions and questions. Social Studies 113.2.8A: Identify purposes for having rules.
K.A.4 Apply the use of the alphabet in understanding the arrangements of books in the library.	§ Library ABC’s (K-1) § First the Alphabet, Then the Dictionary (Clear Creek)	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.5E: Know the difference between capital and lowercase letters. 110.2.7A: Name and identify each letter of the alphabet. Math 111.12.13A: Identify the mathematics in everyday situations
K.A.5 Demonstrate an understanding that the card or online catalog is an index to the library collection and uses the catalog information to locate materials.	Library Catalog Tutorial	TAKS Reading #4: Apply critical-thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.5.12A: Identify relevant questions for inquiry. 110.5.12D: Use multiple sources to locate information that addresses questions. Technology Applications 126.3.2A: Use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, or touch screen. 126.3.4A: Apply electric search strategies in the acquisition of information.
K.A.6 Demonstrate a working knowledge of library terminology, as needed, such as shelf marker, barcode, due date, overdue, shelving cart, check out, check in, library card, and call number.	Libeary Skills: (Grades K through Grade Three) by The School Librarians of Chambersburg, PA 0513020438 pp. 12, 39.	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.8A: Discuss meanings of words and develops vocabulary through meaningful/concrete experiences. 110-K.4A- Learn the vocabulary of school.
K.A.7 Understand the role of public libraries, museums and community resources as a valuable source of information.	§ Our Community § Fire Fighters as Community Helpers § Houston Public Library § Children’s Museum § Museum of Fine Arts § Museum of Natural Science	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts	.
K.A.8 Understand that bilingual books and Spanish books are part of the library collection when applicable.	Bilingual and Spanish Activities	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts	Language Arts 110.2.12D: Locate and use important areas of the library media center.
K.A.9 Recognize that different parts of a book offer information, such as cover, spine, title, and page.	Libeary Skills: (Grades K through Grade Three) by The School Librarians of Chambersburg, PA 0513020438 p 34 § Parts of a Book (Modify for K) § Learn the Library	TAKS Reading #4: Apply critical-thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.K.5H- Recognize the different parts of a book.
K.A.11 Analyze information by predicting outcomes.	Libeary Skills: (Grades K through Grade Three) by The School Librarians of Chambersburg, PA 0513020438 p 55. § And the End Is?	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts	Language Arts: 110.K.12C- Draw conclusions from information gathered.
K.A.12 Use such print and non-print sources as picture dictionaries, nonfiction books, and Internet resources to gather needed information (with guidance).	Library Resources Page Cowboy Lesson by Guusje Moore, Housman Ele. § Picture Dictionaries § Alphabet Soup § Digging for Dictionaries		Language Arts: 110.K.12B- Use pictures, print, and people to gather information and answer questions.
B. Reading Literacy
Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources	TAKS Objectives	TEKS
The student is expected to:	.	The student will:	The student is expected to:
K.B.1 Listen attentively, critically, and purposefully to stories, plays, and poems read aloud for enjoyment, to gain information. .	§ Are You Listening? § Color My World § Draw a Polar Bear	TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.1A: Determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate. 110.2.1C: Participate in rhymes, songs, conversations, and discussions. 110.2.1D: Listen critically to interpret and evaluate. 110.2.1E: Listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works. 110.2.1F: Identify the musical elements of literary language such as its rhymes, repeated sounds. 110.2.8A: Discuss meanings of words and develop vocabulary through meaningful/concrete experiences. 110.2.8B: Develop vocabulary by listening to and discussing both familiar and conceptually challenging selections read aloud. 110.2.9B: Establish purposes for reading and listening such as to be informed, to follow directions, and to be entertained.
K.B.2 Experience stories in creative ways.	§ What Happened Then?	TAKS Reading #2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.10C: Respond through talk, movement, music, art, drama and in writing to a variety of stories and poems in ways that reflect understanding and interpretation.
K.B.3 Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators.	§ Authors and Illustrators § Author Alphabet	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.2A: Connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening. 110.2.2B: Compare language and oral traditions, (family stories) that reflect customs, regions and cultures. 110.2.13A: Connect his/her own life experiences with the life experiences, language, customs, and culture of others. 110.2.13B: Compare experiences of characters across cultures. Social Studies 113.2.11B: Identify differences among people. 113.2.12A: Identify family customs and traditions and explain their importance. 113.2.12B: Compare family customs and traditions.
K.B.4 Explore literature on customs, holidays, and celebrations.	§ Winter/Letter “W” § Mysterious Valentines Website: Holidays	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Social Studies 113.2.1A: Explain the reasons for national patriotic holidays such as Presidents’ Day and Independence Day. 113.2.1B: Identify customs associated with national patriotic holidays such as parades and fireworks on Independence Day.
K.B.5 Demonstrate active listening to stories, plays, and poems.	§ Let’s Act § Captive Audience § Miss Mary Mack § Words That Rhyme § Color My World § Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse § Farm Animals/Rhyming Words/Letter “K”	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.1A: Determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate. 110.2.1C: Participate in rhymes, songs, conversations, and discussions. 110.2.1E: Listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works. 110.2.10B: Participate actively (read, speculate, join in, read along) when predictable and patterned selections are read aloud. 110.2.10C: Respond through talk, movement, music, art, drama and in writing to a variety of stories and poems in ways that reflect understanding and interpretation.
K.B.6 Appreciate the sound for each letter of the alphabet and elements of literary language such as repetition, rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, and onomatopoeia.	§ Words That Rhyme § Insects/Letter “Q” § S is for Snowman	TAKS Reading #4: Apply critical-thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.1F: Identify musical elements of literary language such as its rhymes or repeated sounds. 110.2.6C: Produce rhyming words and distinguish rhyming words from non-rhyming words.
K.B.7 Distinguish and uses various genres of literature such as poetry, classic and contemporary fiction and informational books.	§ Who Are You? § Words That Rhyme § The Cat in the Hat	TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. #2: The student will apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.11D: Recognize the distinguishing features of familiar genres, including stories, poems, and informational texts.
K.B.8 Interact with predictable and pattern books when read aloud.	Predictable Books	TAKS Reading #2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.1C: Participate in rhymes, songs, conversations, and discussions. 110.2.6C: Produce rhyming words and distinguish between rhyming words and non-rhyming words. 110.2.10B: Participate actively (react, speculate, join in, read along) when predictable and patterned selections are read aloud.
K.B.9 Recognize stories, poems, and information formats of literature.	§ What’s in the Library?	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.1A: Determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate. 110.2.11D: Recognize the distinguishing features of familiar genres, including stories, poems, and informational texts.
K.B.10 Distinguish the role of the author from the illustrator and recognize a variety of authors and illustrators.	§ Authors and Illustrators § Author Alphabet	TAKS Reading #2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.10E: Describe how illustrations contribute to the text. 110.2.11E: Understand literary terms by distinguishing between the roles of the author and illustrator such as the author writes the story and the illustrator draws the pictures.
K.B.11 Select materials appropriate for his/her reading level to fulfill assignments, for pleasure, and for information.	§ Author Line-Up	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.9B: Establish purposes for reading and listening such as to be informed, to follow directions, and to be entertained.
K.B.12 Use a variety of comprehension strategies to assist reading and understanding.	§ What Happened Then? § Cause and Effect § And the End Is	TAKS Reading #2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts. #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.4D: Retell a spoken message by summarizing or clarifying. 110.2.9C: Retell or act out the order of important events in stories. 110.2.12C: Draw conclusions from information gathered. Social Studies 113.2.15C: Sequence and categorize information. 113.2.15D: Identify main ideas from oral, visual, and print sources.
K.B.13 Retell or act out the order of important events in a story.	§ Once Upon A Time § What Happened Then?	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.9C: Retell or act out the order of important events in stories. Social Studies 113.2.15C: Sequence and categorize information.
K.B.14 Understand simple story structure.	§ Fairy Folks and Fable Fools § Mysterious Valentines	TAKS Reading #2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts. #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.9C: Retell or act out the order of important events in stories. 110.2.11B: Understand simple story structure. 110.2.4D: Retell a spoken message by summarizing or clarifying. Social Studies 113.2.15C: Sequence and categorize information.
K.B.15 Develop vocabulary through listening and reading.	Are You Listening? Color My World	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.1E: Listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works. 110.2.8A: Discuss meanings of words and develops vocabulary through meaningful/concrete experiences. 110.2.8B: Develop vocabulary by listening to and discussing both familiar and conceptually challenging selections read aloud.
K.B.16 Listen to and understand a variety of literary forms, such as picture books, alphabet books, counting books, concept books, Mother Goose rhymes, poetry, and informational books.	Kipper's A to Z by Mick Inkpen. Big Fat Hen by Keith Baker. Mouse Count by Ellen Stoll Walsh. § Library ABC’s § Picture Books § What’s in the Library	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.9B: Establish purposes for reading and listening such as to be informed, to follow directions, and to be entertained.
Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators.	See Librarian to help select books and materials to support your author/illustrator study. Author Line-Up	Reading #2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.K.13- Read or listen to increase knowledge of his/her own culture, the culture of others, and the common elements of cultures. 110.K.10D- Describe how illustrations contribute to the text. 110.K.11E- Understand literary terms by distinguishing between the roles of the author and illustrator.
K.B.17 Self-select an appropriate book from the library collection.	§ Picture Books § The Magic Boots	Reading #2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.
K.B.18 Identify and understand literary terms, such as author, illustrator, fact, fantasy, fiction, and nonfiction.	Libeary Skills: (Grades K through Grade Three) by The School Librarians of Chambersburg, PA 0513020438 pp 47-48, 51-52, 54. Dynamite Dinosaurs Believe It or Not	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.9B: Establish purposes for reading and listening such as to be informed, to follow directions, and to be entertained.
K.B.19 Recognize the Caldecott Award and books receiving that award.	Libeary Skills: (Grades K through Grade Three) by The School Librarians of Chambersburg, PA 0513020438 p 94. Display the Caldecott poster. Caldecott	TAKS Reading #2 Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.K.10D- Describe how illustrations contribute to the text.
K.B.20 Understand simple story structure, including character, plot, and setting. Story Map	§ Playing With Plot	TAKS Reading #2 Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.K.11B- Understand simple story structure.
K.B.21 Retell or act out the order of important events in a story.	§ Let’s Act	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.K.9C- Retell or act out the order of important events in stories.
C. Research and Technology Application
Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources	TAKS Objectives	TEKS
The student is expected to:	.	The student will:	The student is expected to:
K.C.1 Communicate effectively one-to-one and in group situations.	§ Creative Ideas	TAKS Reading #4: Apply critical-thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.2A: Connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening. 110.2.3A: Choose and adapt spoken language appropriate to the audience, purpose, and occasion, including use of appropriate volume and rate. 110.2.3C: Ask and answer relevant questions and makes contributions in small or large group discussions. 110.2.4B: Use vocabulary to describe clearly ideas, feelings and experiences. 110.2.12A: Identify relevant questions for inquiry such as “Why do birds build different kinds of nests?” Social Studies 113.2.16A: Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences. Technology Applications 126.3.8A: Use communication tools to participate in group projects.
K.C.2 Recognize that different parts of a book offer information. (back cover, front cover, spine, title page, table of contents).	§ Parts of a Book § What’s in the Book?	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.5H: Recognize that different parts of a book such as cover, title page, and table of contents offer information.
K.C.3 Recognize the difference between fiction and non-fiction.	§ Fact or Fiction?	TAKS Reading #2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.11C: Distinguish fiction from nonfiction, including fact and fantasy.
K.C.4 Recognizes the basic concept of information presented in a variety of formats; using picture clues and oral clues.	§ Dazzling Displays	TAKS Reading #4: Apply critical –thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.12B: The student uses pictures, print, and people to gather information and answer questions.
K.C.5 Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation or discussion.	§ Butterfly Research (3 day plan)	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.2.12A: Identify relevant questions for inquiry such as “What do pill bugs eat?” 110.2.12B: Use pictures, print, and people to gather information and answer questions. Social Studies 113.2.17A: Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.
K.C.6 Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research.	.Baltimore County Public School Research Model for Kindergarten: I’ve Been Working in the Neighborhood?	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Social Studies 113.2.16A: Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experience.
K.C.7 Follow technology acceptable use policies and respects plagiarism (copyright) laws.	Plagiarism Powerpoint Presentation (modify for lower grades)	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Technology Applications 126.2.3A: Follow acceptable use policies when using computers 126.2.3B: Model respect of intellectual property by not illegally copying software or another individual's electronic work.
K.C.8 Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation, or discussion.	Big6 #1	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.K.16A- record or dictate questions for investing. Social Studies: 113.K.17- Use problem-solving and decision-making skills.
K.C.9 Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research.	Big6 #1 § Meeting New Friends (Clear Creek)	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.K.12A- Identify relevant questions for inquiry. Social Studies: 113.K.16A- Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences.
K.C.10 Interpret graphical information such as pictures.		TAKS Reading #4: Apply critical –thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts	Language Arts: 110.K.12B- Use pictures, print, and people to gather information and answer questions.
K.C.11 Analyze information to determine usefulness to problem solution.	Big6 #2 § Kindergarten – 5 Senses	TAKS Reading #4: Apply critical –thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts	Social Studies: 113.K.17- Use problem-solving and decision-making skills. Science: 112.K.3A- Make decisions using information.
K.C.12 Draw conclusions from information gathered.	Big6 #4	TAKS Reading #3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.K.12C- Draw conclusions from information gathered.
K.C.13 Use multiple technologies to locate and gather information (with guidance), such as Internet resources and curriculum-based software.	Library Resources Page	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.K.15F- Use available technology to compose text. Technology Applications: 126.2.8.B- Use electronic tools and research skills to build a knowledge base regarding a topic, task, or assignment.
K.C.14 Comply with laws and examine issues regarding use of technology in society, including following district and federal copyright laws.	Citation and Copyright	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Technology Applications: 126.2.3- Comply with the laws and examine the issues regarding the use of technology in society.
K.C.15 Present gathered information orally, graphically or electronically.	Big6 #5	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.K.15F- Use available technology to compose text. 110.K.16B- Record or dictate his/her own knowledge of a topic. Social Studies: 113.K.16- Communicate in oral and visual forms. Technology Applications: 126.2.11.A- Publish information in a variety of media.

The first letter (K) stands for the grade. The second (A, or B, or C) stands for the section (Information Acquisition, etc.). The third is the ordinal number of that row.