STATE BENCHMARK	CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS	TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES	STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Alphabetics 1.1.1	Uses decoding skills that include knowledge of phonetics and structural analysis when reading unknown words.	http://www.readinga-z.com
		KPIRC Phonics Activities (Original)
		KPIRC Phonics Activities (Additions)
		KPIRC PA Activities (Original)
		KPIRC PA Activities (Additions)
		Kansas Reading First Phonics
		Word Wall Website Resource
		www.theschoolbell.com
Fluency	Uses punctuation and knowledge of sentence structure to read fluently.	2-3 Kansas Reading First (Fluency)
1.2.1 & 1.2.3	q      Question marks	Fluency and Punctuation
	q      Exclamation points
	q      Commas	KPIRC Fluency Activity (Original)
	q      Apostrophes	KPIRC Fluency Activities(Additions)
	q      Italics
	q      Graphics
	q      Hyphens
1.2.2	Reads expressively with appropriate pace, phrasing, intonation, and rhythm of speech with familiar text.
1.2.4	Uses a variety of word-recognition strategies.	Decoding Strategies One Page
		Decoding Strategy Posters
1.2.5	Adjusts reading rate while reading narrative, expository, and technical texts.
STATE BENCHMARK	CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS	TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES	STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Vocabulary 1.3.1	Expands sight-word vocabulary.	3rd Grade Sight Word List
1.3.2	pUses context clues to identify unknown words from sentences or paragraphs.
	q      Definitions	Context Clues Definitions
	q      Restatements
	q      Examples	KPIRC Vocabulary Activities (Original)
	q      Descriptions	KPIRC Vocabulary Activities (Additions)
1.3.3	Identifies synonyms, antonyms, and homophones.
		2-3 Kansas Reading First Vocabulary
1.3.4	Uses a dictionary or a glossary.
1.3.5	pKnowledge of word structure:	Most Common affixes
	q      Compound words	Compound Words
	q      Contractions
	 Grade level root words/base words	Prefixes, Suffixes, Root Words
	 Prefixes: mis, pre, pro, re, un	3-5 Root Words
	 Suffixes: ed, er, est, ing, ly, y
1.3.6	‘Identifies the difference between literal and figurative language	Figurative Language Definitions and Examples
	‘      Similes
	‘      Metaphors
	q      Idioms
STATE BENCHMARK	CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS	TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES	STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension 1.4.1	Recognizes the difference between narrative, expository, technical, and persuasive text.	Text Type Posters
		KPIRC Comprehension Original
1.4.2	pUnderstands the purpose of text features (title, graphs and charts, table of contents, pictures/illustrations, boldface type, italics, glossary, index).	KPIRC Comprehension Additional
		Text Feature Definitions
	Uses content and prior knowledge to:	Evaluating Text Features
1.4.3	q  Make, revise, and confirm predictions	Building Schema
1.4.5	Make inferences and draw conclusions	Drawing Conclusions
1.4.4	Generates and answers literal, inferential, and critical thinking questions before, during, and after reading or listening to a text.	Question Stems for LA
		Test Question Stems
1.4.6	pIdentifies text structure	Graphic Organizers
	 Sequence	Sequence Poster
	 Problem and solution	Problem/Solution Poster
	q      Compare and contrast	Compare/Contrast Poster
	q      Description	Description Poster
	q      Cause and effect	Cause/Effect Poster
		Teaching Text Structure
1.4.7	Sequences events and information in logical order.	Text Structure Cards
1.4.8	pCompares and contrasts information in a text:	2-3 Kansas Reading First Narrative
	q      Topics
	q      Characters
STATE BENCHMARK	CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS	TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES	STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension 1.4.9	pLinks causes and effects in narrative and expository texts.	2-3 Kansas Reading First Expository
		KPIRC Comprehension Original
1.4.10	p Retells topic, main ideas, and supporting details.	KPIRC Comprehension Additional
1.4.11	pIdentifies topic, main ideas, supporting details	Finding Main Ideas
1.4.12	Identifies the author's purpose (to persuade, to entertain, to inform).	Synthesizing
1.4.13	Establishes a purpose for reading or listening.
1.4.14	Distinguishes between fact and opinion.
Literary Elements	pIdentifies and describes the:	3rd Grade Suggested Book List
2.1.1	p Characters' physical traits, basic personality traits, and actions.	Character Graphic Organizers
2.1.2	p  Setting: environment, time of day or year, historical period, situation, place.	Setting Graphic Organizer
2.1.3	q      Sequence of plot.
		Theme Set Idea Website
Literary Significance 2.2.1	Reads to connect personal experiences and ideas with those of other cultures.
		Literature Resources
2.2.2	Compares and contrasts various languages, traditions, and cultures.	Genre Study Website
2.2.3	Makes connections between literature from a variety of cultures and personal experiences.	Planning a Themed Study Website
STATE BENCHMARK	CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS	TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES	STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Narrative Writing 1.1.1	Chooses and writes about a narrowed and focused idea and occasionally writes about a given prompt.	Narrative Writing Rubric
1.1.2	Practices writing by using (1) personal experience (2) observations (3) prior knowledge	Writing Prompts: Descriptive, Narrative, Expository, and Persuasive
1.1.3	Develops one clear main idea with supporting details.	Six Trait Website Links
		Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers
1.1.4	Discusses what constitutes plagiarism.
3.1.5	Uses a variety of prewriting strategies. (e.g. webbing, brainstorming, listing, working in pairs or in cooperative groups)
3.1.6	Writes a piece with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
1.1.7	Writes paragraph(s) with a topic sentence and supporting details.
1.1.8	Shares emotions and feelings about the topic with an awareness of the reader.
1.1.9	Recognizes and uses nouns, verbs, and adjectives in their writing.
STATE BENCHMARK	CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS	TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES	STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Narrative Writing 1.1.10	Chooses words and phrases appropriate for purpose and audience. (e.g. family, peers, teachers)
1.1.11	Writes complete sentences that vary in length and are easy to read aloud.
1.1.12	Writes sentences with different beginnings.
1.1.13	Recognizes an incomplete thought (fragment).
1.1.14	Begins to use dialogue.
1.1.16	Capitalizes proper nouns as well as beginnings of sentences and uses correct punctuation.
1.1.17	Uses correct noun/pronoun agreement, verb tenses, and subject/verb agreement.
1.1.18	Correctly spells high frequency words.
1.1.19	Attempts to use correct paragraph divisions to reinforce the organizational structure.
STATE BENCHMARK	CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS	TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES	STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Expository Writing 1.2.1	Chooses and writes about an idea and occasionally writes about a given prompt.	Expository Rubric
1.2.2	Develops one clear main idea with supporting details.	Expository Graphic Organizers
1.2.4	Expresses information in own words and uses details and complete sentences.
1.2.5	Discusses what constitutes plagiarism.
1.2.6	Gives credit to the author, title, or Web site.
1.2.7	Constructs a simple bibliography with author and title.
1.2.8	Uses a variety of prewriting strategies. (e.g. webbing, brainstorming, listing, working in pairs or in cooperative groups)
1.2.9	Writes a piece with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
1.2.10	Writes paragraph(s) with a topic sentence and supporting details.
1.2.11	Begins to use transitions to allow ideas to flow smoothly within the writing piece.
1.2.12	Writes feelings and thoughts about the topic with the purpose of informing the reader.
1.2.13	Recognizes and uses nouns, verbs, and adjectives in their writing.
STATE BENCHMARK	CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS	TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES	STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Expository Writing 1.2.14	Chooses words and phrases appropriate for purpose and audience. (e.g. family, peers, teachers)
1.2.15	Writes complete sentences that vary in length and are easy to read aloud.
1.2.16	Writes sentences with different beginnings.
1.2.17	Recognizes an incomplete thought (fragment).
1.2.19	Capitalizes proper nouns as well as beginnings of sentences and uses correct punctuation.
1.2.20	Uses correct noun/pronoun agreement, verb tenses, and subject/verb agreement.
1.2.21	Correctly spells high frequency words.
1.2.22	Attempts to use correct paragraph divisions to reinforce the organizational structure.
STATE BENCHMARK	CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS	TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES	STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Technical Writing 1.3.1	Chooses and writes about a narrowed and focused idea and occasionally writes about a given prompt.	Technical Writing Rubric
1.3.2	Uses supporting details to clarify the main idea.
1.3.3	Discusses what constitutes plagiarism.
1.3.6	Uses a variety of prewriting strategies. (e.g. webbing, brainstorming, listing, working in pairs or in cooperative groups)
1.3.7	Writes paragraph(s) or list(s) about one idea.
1.3.8	Writes a piece in sequential order.
1.3.9	Begins to use simple transitions. (e.g. first, second, third, finally)
1.3.10	Begins to write with an awareness of purpose and audience. (e.g. letters, simple reports, directions, brochures)
1.3.11	Attempts to write with authority so the voice is not distracting.
1.3.12	Chooses words that are accurate and makes the message clear. (e.g. technical terms)
1.3.14	Writes clear compact sentences or phrases.
1.3.15	Capitalizes proper nouns and beginnings of sentences and uses correct punctuation.
1.3.16	Uses correct grammar when writing sentences or phrases.
1.3.17	Uses correct spelling even with more difficult words.
1.3.18	Uses graphic devices. (e.g. charts, graphs, maps, illustrations, other text features)