K-1 Grade Level Expectations

For additional information

• Riverview School District Curriculum, http://www.riverview.wednet.edu/curriculum.htm
• Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for additional information, http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/default.aspx

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Reading

Kindergarten

In kindergarten, students understand and apply concepts of print, phonological, and phonemic awareness. They expand their oral language skills and gain meaningful vocabulary for reading. Students demonstrate comprehension by participating in a variety of responses when listening to or viewing informational and literary test. They are interested in a variety of books.

Grade 1

In first grade, students apply concepts of print, phonological and phonemic awareness, oral language skills, and phonics. They continue to expand their reading vocabulary and demonstrate comprehension by participating in a variety of responses. Students choose and read a variety of books for pleasure.

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Writing

Kindergarten

Overview - By the end of kindergarten most students will know the names and sounds of the letters and be aware of their importance when composing text. They form some words beginning with accurate consonant sounds. Much of the writing will be about themselves, their families, pets, and friends. Writing may be presented in simple sentences, often with the same structure repeated within a piece or used in several pieces

A Quick Check:

Does the student

• Realize that ideas and thoughts are communicated in writing?
• Form letters; show increasing knowledge of letters, sounds, and patterns?
• Use some spelling, punctuation, and directionality conventions?
• Draft simple sentences reflecting own experiences and understanding?
• Choose to write for own satisfaction?

First Grade

Overview - Most first grade writers are able to develop an idea or item of information beyond one sentence, adding some details of description or explanation. Although phonetic spelling is common, there is a marked increase in the number of words spelled accurately. As understanding of revising and editing develops, the overall accuracy of writing increases. Conventions of punctuation, directionality, spacing, and letter formation ensure work is legible.

A Quick Check:

Does the student

• Write simple sentences in sequence with some logical development?
• Show awareness of some spelling patterns?
• Attend to medial (middle) and final sounds in phonetic spelling?
• Reread what is written, being aware of the need to work toward accuracy?
• Include some detail and explore new topics?

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Math

Kindergarten

In kindergarten, students begin developing the concept of number by counting, representing and ordering, combining, sorting, and comparing sets of objects. They understand addition as putting sets together. In describing and identifying objects based on attributes and recognizing and describing simple repeating patterns, students develop a beginning sense of geometry and algebra. They also develop an understanding of the relationship between data and picture representations of the data.

Grade 1

In first grade, students count, sort, and compare sets, understanding the relative values of numbers. Students understand subtraction as separating or undoing addition and expand their understanding of number through application of basic addition and subtraction facts. Students read a clock, work with two-dimensional figures and use nonstandard units to measure. They also develop their understanding of statistics by organizing and interpreting data. They recognize and describe simple repeating and growing patterns to develop their algebraic sense.

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Science

From the District Web site, http://www.riverview.wednet.edu/curric/science/science.htm

Vision Statement

All students will be provided the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of scientific processes and content for the purpose of applying these skills to everyday experiences and future decision making.

This vision will be supported by:

• Relevant and applicable curriculum in all areas of science (earth, space, life, and physical systems).
• A culture where all students can learn in a safe, supportive, and caring environment.
• Prepared teachers with access to high quality, innovative, research based instructional resources.
• Engagement in the scientific process of problem solving through observation, inquiry, hypothesis testing, discovery, design, and analysis.

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Social Studies

From the District Web site, http://www.riverview.wednet.edu/curric/socialstudies/socialstudies.htm

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Technology

From the District Web site, http://www.riverview.wednet.edu/tech/techexpec.htm

Kindergarten students will

1. Identify mouse, keyboard, and printer.
2. Print.
3. Use functions on the menu bar; File.
4. Create one slide/page demonstrating use of art tools.

First grade students will

1. Demonstrate responsible computer care.
2. Start up and quit a program.
3. Print.
4. Create a class slide show.

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