Penmanship 1.4 Write uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet independently, attending to the form and proper spacing of the letters. The standards for written and oral English language conventions have been placed between those for writing and for listening and speaking because these conventions are essential to both sets of skills. English Language Conventions Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. Sentence Structure 1.1 Recognize and use complete, coherent sentences when speaking. Spelling 1.2 Spell independently by using pre-phonetic knowledge, sounds of the alphabet, and knowledge of letter names.
Students listen and respond to oral communication.
They speak in clear and coherent sentences. 1.2 Share information and ideas, speaking audibly in complete, coherent sentences. 2.2 Recite short poems, rhymes, and songs. 2.3 Relate an experience or creative story in a logical sequence. By the end of kindergarten, students understand small numbers, quantities, and simple shapes in their everyday environment.