Standard: K.RF.4 – Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding.
Grade level: Kindergarten
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Reading: Foundational Skills
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the importance of reading emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding. It is crucial for building foundational literacy skills in Kindergarten, setting the stage for future reading success. Students should be familiar with basic letter recognition and sounds, as well as some sight words before tackling this standard.
After mastering this standard, students will develop the ability to read more complex texts with greater fluency and comprehension, leading to improved literacy skills.
Common Misconception 1
Some students may think they need to read quickly rather than with understanding. This misconception can lead to poor comprehension and frustration.
Intervention 1
Encourage students to slow down and discuss each page to ensure comprehension. Use guided reading sessions to model this behavior.
Common Misconception 2
Another common misconception is that students might believe they don’t need to understand the text as long as they can read the words. This can result in a lack of engagement and a superficial reading experience.
Intervention 2
Use questioning techniques to ensure students grasp the meaning of the text. Ask them to retell the story in their own words or predict what might happen next.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should be familiar with basic letter recognition and sounds, as well as some sight words before tackling this standard.
Subsequent Knowledge
After mastering this standard, students will develop the ability to read more complex texts with greater fluency and comprehension, leading to improved literacy skills.
Instructional Activities
- Guided reading sessions with emergent-reader books
- Paired reading with a peer or adult
- Storytime discussions focusing on comprehension questions
- Interactive read-alouds with visual aids
