C. Exhibit knowledge of the concepts of print

Sentence Scramble
Including print directionality, the difference between a picture, a letter, and a word, and the understanding that written print contains a message.

What's in a Name? Teaching Concepts of Letter and Word
This lesson plan uses students' names to teach concepts of print.

Itsy, Bitsy Spider
The learner will use the words of the fingerplay Itsy, Bitsy Spider to create a book.
 

Concepts of Print:  This is an individual assessment for concepts of print.

Home-school Literacy Activities for Kindergarten:  This site contains a list of 100 home-school literacy activities for the kindergarten student.

Developmental Centers:  Ideas for developmental centers that target concepts of print.

Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs):
(E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding)

E/B: Identify key characters and setting through gesturing or with key words or phrases when given an oral prompt.
E/B: Represent key characters, setting, and main events nonverbally (i.e. pictures or gestures) or with one-or-two word responses.
E/B: Identify different types of everyday print materials (i.e. books, signs, newspapers) through gestures or one-or-two word responses; D: Describe with simple sentences the differences between types of everyday print materials (i.e. books, signs, newspapers); E: Describe with sentences the differences between types of everyday print materials (i.e. books, signs, newspapers).
E/B: Respond to simple questions about character and setting nonverbally (i.e. pictures and gestures) or with one-or-two word responses or simple words and phrases; D: Respond to questions about characters, setting, and main events with spoken words, phrases, and simple sentences.
E/B: Describe key characters, setting, and main events pictorially and with key words or phrases; D: Describe key characters, setting, and main events with spoken words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Describe key characters, setting, and main events with spoken words, phrases, and moderately complex sentences.
E/B: Distinguish between fantasy and reality with simple words or phrases; D: Identify difference between fantasy and reality with spoken words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Compare fantasy and reality and support with evidence from given book with sentences.

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