Here are a few of the Common Core State Standards and North Carolina Essential Standards that were met during my lessons taught and activities completed.
Kindergarten CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them).
First Grade CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of "how-to" books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4 Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
North Carolina Essential Standards for Science K.L.1 Compare characteristics of animals that make them alike and different from other animals and nonliving things. 1.L.2 Summarize the needs of living organisms for energy and growth.
North Carolina Essential Standards - Information and Technology K.TT.1 Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities. 1.TT.1 Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards Standard 1 Teachers Demonstrate Leadership Standard 2 Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students Standard 3 Teachers Know the Content They Teach Standard 4 Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students Standard 5 Teachers Reflect on Their Practice