English language arts for Kindergarten (page 15)
Reading, writing, phonics and language.
- Can I make one part of a rubric count more than the others?Page
Weighting a rubric criterion so content counts more than neatness: how it works, and how to show students which parts count double.
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- Should a kindergarten rubric have points?Page
Why rubrics for kindergarten to 2nd grade often work better without points, and what to use instead: three short levels and an "I can" checklist.
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- How do I get a rubric into Google Docs or Word?Page
Copy a rubric as a real table, with borders, and paste it into Google Docs, Word or a spreadsheet to edit it there.
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- How many answer choices should a multiple-choice question have?Page
Three choices, one right and two believable wrong ones, usually work as well as four or five. What the research found, and how to write good wrong answers.
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- What do I do with exit tickets once I collect them?Page
Sort exit tickets into three piles in two minutes, and use the piles to plan tomorrow's warm-up and small groups.
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- How do I make a fill-in-the-blank worksheet from my own text?Page
Turn any text into a cloze worksheet: blank every Nth word, only the longer words, or the words you choose, with a word bank and an answer key.
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- The Giraffe's Long Blue Tongue: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about how a giraffe eats for Kindergarten, 43 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Owl Wakes Up at Night: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about owls at night for Kindergarten, 45 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- A Snail Packs Its House: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about snails and shells for Kindergarten, 45 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Hermit Crab Needs a Bigger Shell: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about hermit crabs for Kindergarten, 48 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Beaver Builds a Stick Dam: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about how beavers build for Kindergarten, 47 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Why Bats Hang Upside Down: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about bats resting for Kindergarten, 46 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- A Duck Stays Dry: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about duck feathers and feet for Kindergarten, 46 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- The Camel's Hump: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about camels in the desert for Kindergarten, 51 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Seahorse Dad Has a Pouch: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about seahorse fathers for Kindergarten, 50 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Penguin Dad Keeps the Egg Warm: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about emperor penguin dads for Kindergarten, 51 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Seeds Inside the Shaker: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about homemade shakers for Kindergarten, 49 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Long Bars and Short Bars: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about xylophone sounds for Kindergarten, 46 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- A Hum Tickles Your Neck: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about humming and voice for Kindergarten, 55 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Wax Pushes the Paint Away: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about crayon resist painting for Kindergarten, 58 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- The Shadow Duck on the Wall: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about hand shadow puppets for Kindergarten, 59 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Over and Under Paper Weaving: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about paper weaving for Kindergarten, 67 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Tiny Tiles Make a Big Picture: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about mosaic art for Kindergarten, 58 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Squeeze the Triangle and It Stops: Kindergarten reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about triangle instrument for Kindergarten, 52 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.