Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade K

Other Florida English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) sets

Foundational Skills

  • 1.

    Learning and Applying Foundational Reading SkillsELA.K.F.1

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of print.ELA.K.F.1.1

      1. a.

        Locate a printed word on a page.ELA.K.F.1.1.a

      2. b.

        Distinguish letters from words within sentences.ELA.K.F.1.1.b

      3. c.

        Match print to speech to demonstrate that language is represented by print.ELA.K.F.1.1.c

      4. d.

        Identify parts of a book (front cover, back cover, title page).ELA.K.F.1.1.d

      5. e.

        Move top to bottom and left to right on the printed page; returning to the beginning of the next line.ELA.K.F.1.1.e

      6. f.

        Identify all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.ELA.K.F.1.1.f

      7. g.

        Recognize that print conveys specific meaning and pictures may support meaning.ELA.K.F.1.1.g

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate phonological awareness.ELA.K.F.1.2

      1. a.

        Blend and segment syllables in spoken words.ELA.K.F.1.2.a

      2. b.

        Identify and produce alliterative and rhyming words.ELA.K.F.1.2.b

      3. c.

        Blend and segment onset and rimes of single-syllable words.ELA.K.F.1.2.c

      4. d.

        Identify the initial, medial, and final sound of spoken words.ELA.K.F.1.2.d

      5. e.

        Add or delete phonemes at the beginning or end of a spoken word and say the resulting word.ELA.K.F.1.2.e

      6. f.

        Segment and blend phonemes in single-syllable spoken words.ELA.K.F.1.2.f

    3. 3.

      Use knowledge of grade-appropriate phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words accurately.ELA.K.F.1.3

      1. a.

        Demonstrate knowledge of the most frequent sound for each consonant.ELA.K.F.1.3.a

      2. b.

        Demonstrate knowledge of the short and long sounds for the five major vowels.ELA.K.F.1.3.b

      3. c.

        Decode consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words.ELA.K.F.1.3.c

      4. d.

        Encode consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words.ELA.K.F.1.3.d

    4. 4.

      Recognize and read with automaticity grade-level high frequency words.ELA.K.F.1.4

Reading

  • 1.

    Reading Prose and PoetryELA.K.R.1

    1. 1.

      Describe the main character(s), setting, and important events in a story.ELA.K.R.1.1

    2. 3.

      Explain the roles of author and illustrator of a story.ELA.K.R.1.3

    3. 4.

      Identify rhyme in a poem.ELA.K.R.1.4

  • 2.

    Reading Informational TextELA.K.R.2

    1. 1.

      Use titles, headings, and illustrations to predict and confirm the topic of texts.ELA.K.R.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the topic of and multiple details in a text.ELA.K.R.2.2

    3. 4.

      Explain the difference between opinions and facts about a topic.ELA.K.R.2.4

  • 3.

    Reading Across GenresELA.K.R.3

    1. 1.

      Identify and explain descriptive words in text(s).ELA.K.R.3.1

    2. 2.

      Retell a text orally to enhance comprehension:ELA.K.R.3.2

      1. a.

        Use main character(s), setting, and important events for a story.ELA.K.R.3.2.a

      2. b.

        Use topic and details for an informational text.ELA.K.R.3.2.b

    3. 3.

      Compare and contrast characters' experiences in stories.ELA.K.R.3.3

Communication

  • 1.

    Communicating Through WritingELA.K.C.1

    1. 1.

      Print many upper- and lowercase letters.ELA.K.C.1.1

    2. 2.

      Using a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing, create narratives with the events in chronological order.ELA.K.C.1.2

    3. 3.

      Using a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing, express opinions about a topic or text with at least one supporting reason.ELA.K.C.1.3

    4. 4.

      Using a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing, provide factual information about a topic.ELA.K.C.1.4

    5. 5.

      With guidance and support from adults, improve drawing and writing, as needed, by planning, revising, and editing.ELA.K.C.1.5

  • 2.

    Communicating OrallyELA.K.C.2

    1. 1.

      Present information orally using complete sentences.ELA.K.C.2.1

  • 3.

    Following ConventionsELA.K.C.3

    1. 1.

      Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.ELA.K.C.3.1

  • 4.

    ResearchingELA.K.C.4

    1. 1.

      Recall information to answer a question about a single topic.ELA.K.C.4.1

  • 5.

    Creating and CollaboratingELA.K.C.5

    1. 1.

      Use a multimedia element to enhance oral or written tasks.ELA.K.C.5.1

Vocabulary

  • 1.

    Finding MeaningELA.K.V.1

    1. 1.

      Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.ELA.K.V.1.1

    2. 2.

      Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in grade-level content.ELA.K.V.1.2

    3. 3.

      Identify and sort common words into basic categories, relating vocabulary to background knowledge.ELA.K.V.1.3

K-12 ELA Expectations

  • 1.

    Cite evidence to explain and justify reasoning.ELA.K12.EE.1.1

  • 1.

    Read and comprehend grade-level complex texts proficiently.ELA.K12.EE.2.1

  • 1.

    Make inferences to support comprehension.ELA.K12.EE.3.1

  • 1.

    Use appropriate collaborative techniques and active listening skills when engaging in discussions in a variety of situations.ELA.K12.EE.4.1

  • 1.

    Use the accepted rules governing a specific format to create quality work.ELA.K12.EE.5.1

  • 1.

    Use appropriate voice and tone when speaking or writing.ELA.K12.EE.6.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2020
Where can I read the official document?
Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards English Language Arts

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