Writing About Grit

Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs.

Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I

Recognize and name end punctuation.

Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).

Spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships

Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).

Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of self-discipline, responsibility, goal setting and grit

Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening)

Explain the different ways people respond to problems and challenges (e.g., ask for help, try harder, learn from mistakes)

Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others

Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults

Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities

Describe a rule or principle that everyone should strive to live by (e.g., be kind, be honest, try your best)