Kindergarten B Speaking 1 Speaks clearly, conveying ideas in discussions and conversations. Although clear articulation may still be a challenge for some five year olds, their speech should be clear and understandable. Many kindergartners have not had extensive opportunity for exploratory conversations, not experience in answering questions with more than single words or short phrases. Kindergarten B Speaking 2 Uses language for a variety of purposes. Kindergarten C Literature and Reading 1 Listens with interest to stories read aloud.
Interest is a key factor in children s listening ability.
Kindergarten C Literature and Reading 2 Shows independent interest in reading-related activities. As children become familiar with books, they independently begin to explore the wealth of information and pleasure that books provide. This interest and exploration is essential to learning how to read. As children become more involved with the context of stories, they often want to put their own thoughts and ideas into the text. Kindergarten C Literature and Reading 4 Retells information from a story.