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by Robert Pankowecki
Literacy & Pre-Reading/Writing

Foundational skills for reading and writing including print concepts, alphabet knowledge, comprehension, and early writing.

Sources (6)
  • Head Start ELOF (Literacy)
  • UK EYFS (Literacy)
  • US Common Core (ELA-K)
  • Montessori (Language Area)
  • E.D. Hirsch ("What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know")
  • HighScope
4 Subdomains
Print Awareness & Concepts › Alphabet Knowledge › Reading Comprehension (Listening Level) › Early Writing & Composition ›
Alphabet Knowledge

Recognizing, naming, and knowing the sounds associated with each letter of the alphabet.

Examples & Achievements

  • Recognizes and names all 26 uppercase letters
  • Recognizes and names most lowercase letters
  • Knows the sound associated with most letters
  • Identifies letters in own name and familiar words
  • Matches uppercase to lowercase letters

How to Measure

  • Names 20+ uppercase letters on flashcards
  • Names 15+ lowercase letters on flashcards
  • Provides the sound for 15+ letters
  • PALS-PreK Alphabet Knowledge subtest
  • DIBELS Letter Naming Fluency
Sources (3)
  • Head Start ELOF
  • Common Core K
  • Montessori

Childhood Map › Literacy & Pre-Reading/Writing

Alphabet Knowledge

Recognizing, naming, and knowing the sounds associated with each letter of the alphabet.

Examples & Achievements

How to Measure

Sources