Uses pictures to retell stories. Recognizes that stories have a beginning, middle, and end . The teacher reads aloud and encourages interactive discussion before, during and after the story is read, stopping when appropriate to ask summative, predictive, and inferential questions. Teacher provides materials such as picture cards, felt i mages, or props that allow children to retell or act out a story in sequence. The teacher uses visual props to identify the sequence of events in a story.
Labels work with signature and works toward writing name.
The teacher provides opportunities for students to write ideas and messages using developmental spelling in a stimulating, stress-free environment. The teacher accepts developmental stages of print as students develop a signature. The teacher models and provides opportunities for independent practice .