Standard: K.W.8 – With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
Grade level: Kindergarten
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard focuses on helping kindergarten students recall information from their own experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer questions. It is crucial because it lays the foundation for research skills and critical thinking, which are essential for academic success in later grades. Students should already be comfortable with basic listening and speaking skills, following simple directions, and sharing personal experiences in a group setting.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to gather and recall information more independently, enhancing their research and comprehension skills.
Common Misconception 1
A common misconception is that students need to remember every detail perfectly without any assistance. This is incorrect because young learners benefit greatly from visual aids and prompts that help them recall information.
Intervention 1
To address this misconception, teachers can provide visual aids, such as pictures or story maps, and encourage students to use these tools to help them remember details.
Common Misconception 2
Another misconception is that students may believe only written sources are valid for gathering information. This is incorrect as information can be gathered from various sources, including oral stories, videos, and pictures.
Intervention 2
Teachers can introduce students to different sources of information, such as videos, oral stories, and pictures, to help them understand that information can come from multiple mediums.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should have basic listening and speaking skills, be able to follow simple directions, and have some experience with storytelling or sharing personal experiences.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop the ability to independently gather information from various sources, enhance their comprehension skills, and improve their ability to articulate answers to questions based on gathered information.
Instructional Activities
- Storytelling sessions where students recall a recent event
- Using picture books to gather information about animals
- Class discussions on daily routines
- Interactive activities with videos or pictures
- Creating simple story maps to recall events
