Kindergarten Reading Literature Resources for Teachers

Kindergarten ELA Domain: Reading Literature

In this domain, Kindergarten students will continue to grow and expand their knowledge in the world of literature. Building upon eSpark Learning’s Pre-K curriculum, students will strengthen their skills in storytelling, asking and answering questions, identifying unknown words, establishing different types of stories, and comparing and contrasting characters and their experiences. Here’s a closer look at what students can expect to learn throughout each standard within the Kindergarten ELA Reading Literature domain:

K.RL.1

Ask and Answer Questions

With help and support from teachers, students will engage with stories by asking questions and providing detailed answers.

K.RL.2

Retell Stories

In this standard, students will practice retelling familiar stories, remembering key details.

K.RL.3

Tell What Happened

With support from teachers, kindergarten students will learn to identify different elements of a story, including characters, settings, and events.

K.RL.4

Identify Unknown Words

Students will continue to explore different stories and texts to identify unknown words.

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Identify Stories and Poems

Students will learn to distinguish different types of stories and poems.

K.RL.7

Using Pictures in Stories

With guidance from teachers, students will use pictures and illustrations from stories to understand and describe what’s happening.

K.RL.9

Compare and Contrast Stories

In this standard, students will learn to compare and contrast different elements of familiar stories, like characters, adventures, and settings.

Reading Literature is one of four domains included in the Kindergarten ELA standards. Students can expect to learn how to:

Ask and answer questions about familiar stories and texts
Retell familiar stories with key details
Study texts to identify unknown words
Identify different types of stories and poems
Use pictures and illustrations to understand stories better
Compare and contrast different elements of familiar stories

Through engaging games, learning songs, instructional videos, and interactive stories, students will enhance their learning and build the necessary skills for future success in the classroom. All of eSpark Learning’s activities are aligned to the Common Core standards, ensuring both students and teachers will meet the goals and expectations outlined during this pivotal year of learning.

With the help of eSpark Learning’s standards-aligned resources, teachers can confidently build a curriculum that is fun and interactive and ensures success every step of the way. Below are examples of activities and resources that are aligned to each Common Core standard within the Reading Literature domain: