ELQA Pre-K Literacy

Assessment Name

Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts

Pre-Kindergarten

Phonological Awareness

Rhyming

PK.2.PA.2 Students will recognize spoken words that rhyme (e.g., wall & fall).

Print Concepts

Print Concepts

PK.2.PC.1 Students will begin to understand that print carries a message by recognizing labels, signs, and other print in the environment.

Print Concepts

PK.2.PC.2 Students will demonstrate correct book orientation and identify the front and back covers of a book.

Print Concepts

PK.2.PC.3 Students will begin to understand that print moves from top to bottom, left to right, and front to back.

Print Concepts

PK.2.PC.4 Students will begin to recognize that written words are made up of letters and are separated by spaces.

Print Concepts

PK.2.PC.5 Students will begin to recognize ending punctuation marks in print during shared reading or other text experiences.

Phonics and Word Study 

Uppercase Letters

Lowercase Letters

PK.2.PWS.1 Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters.

Letter Sounds

PK.2.PWS.3 Students will produce some sounds represented by letters.

Critical Reading and Writing

Expressive Vocabulary

PK.3.R.2 Students will answer basic questions (E.g., who, what, where, and when) about texts, photographs, or illustrations during shared reading or other text experiences with prompting.

Vocabulary

Receptive Vocabulary

Expressive Vocabulary

PK.4.R.1 Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

Language

Receptive Vocabulary

PK.5.R.2 Students will hear different parts of speech through conversations, read-alouds, and interactive reading:

• concrete objects as persons, places, or things (i.e., nouns)
• words or actions (i.e., verbs)
• color adjectives
• spatial and time relationships such as up, down, before, and after

 ELQA Kindergarten

Assessment Name

Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts

Kindergarten

Listening

Expressive Vocabulary

K.1.L.1 Students will actively listen using agreed-upon discussion rules with prompting.

Expressive Vocabulary

K.1.L.2 Students will follow simple one- and two- step oral directions.

Speaking

Expressive Vocabulary

K.1.S.3 Students will ask and answer relevant questions with prompting.

Phonological Awareness

Print Concepts

K.2.PA.1 Students will count one-syllable and multisyllabic spoken words in a sentence (e.g., I see an elephant).

Rhyming

K.2.PA.2 Students will distinguish rhyming and non-rhyming pairs and produce a rhyme when given.

Alliteration

K.2.PA.3 Students will isolate and pronounce initial and final sounds in spoken words.

Syllable Segmenting

K.2.PA.4 Students will count, segment, and blend syllables in spoken words.

Phoneme Blending and Segmenting

K.2.PA.6 Students will blend phonemes to form one-syllable spoken words with 2 to 4 phonemes (e.g., /f/ /l/ /a/ /t/= flat).

Phoneme Blending and Segmenting

K.2.PA.7 Students will segment phonemes in one-syllable spoken words with 2 to 4 phonemes (e.g., flat = /f/ /l/ /a/ /t/).

Print Concepts

Print Concepts

K.2.P.1 Students will demonstrate their understanding that print carries a message by recognizing labels, signs, and other print in the environment.

Print Concepts

K.2.PC.2 Students demonstrate correct book orientation and identify the title, title page, and front and back covers of a book.

Print Concepts

K.2.PC.3 Students will recognize that print moves from top to bottom, left to right, and front to back.

Print Concepts

K.2.PC.4 Students will recognize that written words are made up of letters and are separated by spaces.

Print Concepts

K.2.PC.5 Students will recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence. (e.g., capitalization of the first word, ending punctuation: period, exclamation mark, question mark) with prompting

Phonics and Word Study 

Uppercase Letters

K.2.PWS.1 Students will name all uppercase and lowercase letters.

Lowercase Letters

K.2.PWS.1 Students will name all uppercase and lowercase letters.

Letter Sounds

K.2.PWS.3 Students will produce the sounds for long and short vowels and the most common sound for consonants (e.g., a = /ă/ & /ā/, f = /f/, s = /s/,     x = /ks/).

Decoding

K.2.PWS.4 Students will blend letter sounds to decode simple Vowel/ Consonant (VC) and Consonant/Vowel/Consonant (CVC) words (e.g., VC words = at, in, up; CVC words = pat, hen, lot).

Fluency

Fluency

K.2.F.1 Students will read their first and last name in print.

Fluency

K.2.F.3 Students will begin to develop a sight word vocabulary by decoding and reading regularly- and irregularly-spelled words in isolation and context with increasing automaticity.

Reading and Writing Process

Comprehension

K.2.R.1 Students will identify the topic or main idea with a supporting detail of a text with prompting.

Comprehension

K.2.R.2 Students will discriminate between fiction and nonfiction text with prompting.

Critical Reading and Writing

Comprehension

K.3.R.2 Students will ask and answer basic questions (e.g., who, what, where, and when) about texts, photographs, or illustrations during shared reading or other text experiences with prompting.

Comprehension

K.3.R.3 Students will describe characters and setting within a story with prompting.

Vocabulary 

Comprehension

K.4.R.2 Students will begin to develop an awareness of context clues through read-alouds and other text experiences.

Expressive Vocabulary

K.4.R.1 Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

Alignment Between Early Learning Quick Assessment (ELQA) Kindergarten Numeracy

and Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics - Kindergarten

Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics

Kindergarten

ELQA Kindergarten Numeracy

Assessment Name

Numbers & Operations

K.N.1 Understand the relationship between quantities and whole numbers.

K.N.1.1 Count aloud forward in sequence to 100 by 1’s to 10’s.

Verbal Counting

Numbers and Operations

K.N.1.2 Recognize that a number can be used to represent how many objects are in a set up to 10.

Numbers and Operations

K.N.1.3 Use ordinal numbers to represent the position of an object in a sequence up to 10.

Numbers and Operations

K.N.1.4 Recognize without counting (subitize) the quantity of a small group of objects in organized and random arrangements up to 10.

Numbers and Operations

K.N.1.5 Count forward, with and without objects, from any given number up to 10.

Numbers and Operations

K.N.1.6 Read, write, discuss, and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 10. Representations may include numerals, pictures, real objects, and picture graphs, spoken words, and manipulatives.

Numbers and Operations

Measurement & Data

Displaying & Analyzing Data

K.N.1.7 Find a number that is 1 more or 1 less than a given number up to 10.

Numbers and Operations

K.N.1.8 Using the words more than, less than or equal to compare and order whole numbers, with and without objects, from 0 to 10.

Measurement & Data

Displaying & Analyzing Data

K.N.2 Develop conceptual fluency with addition and subtraction (up to 10) using objects and pictures.  

K.N.2.1 Compose and decompose numbers up to 10 with objects and pictures.

Numbers and Operations

Displaying & Analyzing Data

K.N.3 Understand the relationship between whole numbers and fractions through fair share. 

K.N.3.1 Distribute equally a set of objects into at least two smaller equal sets. 

Numbers and Operations

K.N.4 Identify coins by name.

K.N.4.1 Identify pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters by name.

Measurement & Data

Algebraic Reasoning & Algebra

K.A.1 Duplicate patterns in a variety of contexts. 

K.A.1.1 Sort and group up to 10 objects into a set based upon characteristics such as color, size, and shape. Explain verbally what the objects have in common.

Algebraic Thinking

K.A.1.2 Recognize, duplicate, complete, and extend repeating, shrinking, and growing patterns shape, color, size, objects, sounds, movement, and other contexts.

Algebraic Thinking

Geometry & Measurement

K.GM.1 Recognize and sort basic two- dimensional shapes and use them to represent real-world objects. 

K.GM.1.1 Recognize squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles.

Geometry

K.GM.1.2 Sort two-dimensional objects using characteristics such as shape, size, color, and thickness.

Geometry

K.GM.1.3 Identify attributes of two-dimensional shapes using informal and formal geometric language interchangeably.

Geometry

K.GM.1.6 Use basic shapes and spatial reasoning to represent objects in the real world.

Geometry

K.GM.2 Compare and order objects according to location and measurable attributes.

K.GM.2.1 Use words to compare objects according to length, size, weight, position, and location. 

Measurement and Data

K.GM.2.2  Order up to 6 objects using measurable attributes, such as length and weight.

Measurement and Data

K.GM.2.3 Sort objects into sets by more than one attribute.

Measurement and Data

K.GM.3 Tell time as it relates to daily life.

K.GM.3.1 Develop an awareness of simple time concepts using words such as yesterday, today, tomorrow, morning, afternoon, and night within his/her daily life.

Measurement and Data

Data & Probability

K.D.1 Collect and organize categorical data

K.D.1.1 Collect and sort information about objects and events in the environment.

Displaying and Analyzing Data

K.D.1.3 Draw conclusions from real-object and picture graphs.

Displaying and Analyzing Data

ELQA Pre-K Numeracy

KELS Pre 4 Mathematics Standards

Counting & Cardinality: M.CC

Know number names and the count sequence

Numbers and Operations

M.CC.p4.1: Counts in sequence to 30.

Count to tell the number of objects

Numbers and Operations

M.CC.p4.4a: Uses one-to-one correspondence when counting objects, says the number names in the standard order pairing with each object (e.g., counts out napkins for snack time, saying the number aloud as they put each one on the  table).

Numbers and Operations

M.CC.p4.4b1: Understands that the last number name said tells the numbers of objects counted (cardinality).

Numbers and Operations

M.CC.p4.4b2: Understands that the number of objects remains the same regardless of the order in which the objects were counted.

Numbers and Operations

M.CC.p4.4c: Demonstrates an understanding that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger.

Numbers and Operations

M.CC.p4.5: Counts to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 10 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 5 things in a scattered configuration.

Compare Numbers

Displaying and Analyzing Data

Measurement and Data

M.CC.p4.6: Identifies whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than or equal to the number of objects in another group up to 10 by using matching and counting strategies (e.g., compares the number of letters in their friend’s names and indicates who has more or less).

Numbers and Operations

M.CC.p4.7: Perceptually subitizes to 5 (e.g., instantly recognizes briefly shown collections up to 5 when presented in a variety of arrangements and verbally names the number of items).

Measurement and Data

M.CC.p4.8: Compares two numbers between 1 and 5 when presented as written numerals (e.g., 3 is more than 1, 4 is less than 5).

Operations & Algebraic Thinking: M.OA

Understand addition as putting together and adding to and understand subtraction as taking apart and taking from

Numbers and Operations

M.OA.p4.1: Demonstrates an understanding of addition and subtraction by using objects, fingers and acting out practical situations (e.g., if we have 3 toy giraffes in our block area and add 2 toy elephants, how many animals will we have all together?).

Algebraic Thinking

M.OA.p4.2: Composes and decomposes numbers less than or equal to 5 into pairs in more than one way by using objects.

Understand addition as putting together and adding to and understand subtraction as taking apart and taking from

Algebraic Thinking

M.OA.p4.3: Identifies patterns in the real world and in numbers (e.g., +1 pattern where one more than 3 is 4, one more than 4 is 5, written numerals follow a definite number pattern as the ones digits repeat, 100’s chart).

Measurement and Data: M.MD

Describe and compare measurable attributes

Measurement and Data

M.MD.p4.1: Describes and compares objects using measurable attributes (length, size, capacity, and weight).

Measurement and Data

M.MD.p4.2: Directly compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common to see which objects has “more of ”/ “less of ” the attribute (e.g., compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller or shorter).

Classify objects and count the number of objects in each category

Measurement and Data

M.MD.p4.3: Sorts objects into categories; counts the numbers of objects in each category (limit category counts to less than or equal to 10); makes comparisons between the categories based on quantity.

Displaying and Analyzing Data

M.MD.p4.4: Collects data by categories to answer simple questions.

Geometry: M.G

Identify and describe shapes (Squares, circles, triangles, rect­angles, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres)

Geometry

M.G.p4.2: Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.

Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes

Geometry

M.G.p4.3: Analyzes and compares two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

 ELQA Kindergarten Literacy

Kansas Kindergarten Standards for English Language Arts

Speaking and Listening

Comprehension and Collaboration

Comprehension

SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations about Kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and large groups.

Comprehension

SL.K.2: Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

Comprehension

SL.K.3: Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Comprehension

SL.K.4: Use details to describe familiar people, places, things, and/or events with prompting and support.

Comprehension

SL.K.6: Speak with appropriate volume, enunciation, and rate in order to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

Language in Speaking and Listening

Expressive Vocabulary

SL.K.7: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standards English grammar and usage when speaking.

Expressive Vocabulary

SL.K.8: Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and through being read to.

Reading: Foundational

Print Concepts

Print Concepts

RF.K.1: Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.

Print Concepts

RF.K.1a: Follow words from left to right, top to bottom and page-by-page.

Print Concepts

RF.K.1b: Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters.

Print Concepts

Print Concepts

RF.K.1c: Understand that words are separated by spaces in print and can point with one-to-one correspondence.

Uppercase Letters

Lowercase Letters

RF.K.1d: Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Phonological Awareness

Alliteration

R F.K.2: Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).

Rhyming

RF.K.2a: Recognize and produce rhyming words (if culturally appropriate).

Syllable Segmenting

RF.K.2b: Count, pronounce, blend and segment syllables in spoken words.

Phoneme Segmenting and Blending

RF.K.2d: Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel and final sounds (phonemes) in three- phoneme (consonant-vowel-consonant or CVC) words. (This does not include CVC ending with /l/, /r/, or /x/.)

Phoneme Deletion and Substitution

RF.K.2e: Add or substitute individual sounds (phonemes) in simple, one-syllable words to make new words.

Phonics and Word Recognition

Decoding

RF.K.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Letter Sounds

RF.K.3a: Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.

Fluency

RF.K.3c: Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).

Reading: Literature

Key Ideas and Details

Comprehension

RL.K.1: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Comprehension

RL.K.2: With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.

Comprehension

RL.K.3: With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.

Craft and Structure

Comprehension

RL.K.4: Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Comprehension

RL.K.9 With prompting and support, compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories.

Language in Reading: Literature

Comprehension

RL.K.11: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Kindergarten reading and content.

Comprehension

RL.K.12: With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

Range of Reading and Text Complexity

Comprehension

RL.K.13: Listen to high quality prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for Kindergarten.

Reading: Informational

Key Ideas and Details

Comprehension

RI.K.1: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Comprehension

RI.K.2: With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

Comprehension

RI.K.3: With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

Craft and Structure

Comprehension

RI.K.4: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Print Concepts

RI.K.5: Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Expressive Vocabulary

Receptive Vocabulary

RI.K.7: With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the text in which they appear (e.g., what person, place, thing, or idea in the text an illustration depicts).

Comprehension

RI.K.8: With prompting and support, identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.

Language in Reading: Informational

Comprehension

RI.K.11: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Kindergarten reading and content.

Comprehension

RI.K.12: With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.