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Kindergarten - CA ELD Standard
Part I: Interacting in Meaningful Ways
Productive (creation of oral presentations and written texts) Speaking/Writing
Selecting language resources

Selecting and applying varied and precise vocabulary and language structures to effectively convey ideas.

| W.K.5 | SL.K.4 | SL.K.6 | L.K.1 | L.K.5 | L.K.6 |
EMERGING
1

a) Retell texts and recount experiences using a select set of key words.

b) Use a select number of general academic and domain-­specific words to add detail (e.g., adding the word spicy to describe a favorite food, using the word larva when explaining insect metamorphosis) while speaking and composing.

EXPANDING
2

a) Retell texts and recount experiences using complete sentences and key words.

b) Use a growing number of general academic and domain-­specific words in order to add detail or to create shades of meaning (e.g., using the word scurry versus run) while speaking and composing.

BRIDGING
3

a) Retell texts and recount experiences using increasingly detailed complete sentences and key words.

b) Use a wide variety of general academic and domain-­specific words, synonyms, antonyms, and non-­literal language to create an effect (e.g., using the word suddenly to signal a change) or to create shades of meaning (e.g., The cat’s fur was as white as snow.) while speaking and composing.