Literacy: Age 3

PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS

  • 1

    Child demonstrates awareness that spoken language is composed of smaller segments of sound.1

    1. a

      Shows rote imitation and enjoyment of rhyme and words that start with the same sound (alliteration).1.a

    2. b

      With support, distinguishes when two words rhyme and when two words begin with the same sound.1.b

PRINT AND ALPHABET KNOWLEDGE

  • 2

    Child demonstrates an understanding of how print is used (functions of print) and the rules that govern how print works (conventions of print).2

    1. a

      Distinguishes print from pictures and shows an understanding that print is something meaningful, such as asking a trusted adult “What does this say?” or “Read this.” 2.a

  • 3

    Child identifies letters of the alphabet and produces correct sounds associated with letters.3

    1. a

      With support from a trusted adult, shows an awareness of alphabet letters, such as singing the ABC song, recognizing letters from one’s name, or naming some letters that are encountered often.3.a

COMPREHENSION AND TEXT STRUCTURE

  • 4

    Child demonstrates an understanding of narrative structure through storytelling/re-telling. 4

    1. a

      With support, may be able to tell one or two key events from a story or may act out a story with pictures or props.4.a

  • 5

    Child asks and answers questions about a book that was read aloud.5

    1. a

      With support, can answer basic questions about likes or dislikes in a book or story.5.a

    2. b

      With support, asks and answers questions about main characters or events in a familiar story.5.b

    3. c

      With modeling and support, makes predictions about events that might happen next.5.c

WRITING

  • 6

    Child writes for a variety of purposes using increasingly sophisticated marks. 6

    1. a

      With support, holds a writing tool and copies single lines and circles.6.a

    2. b

      With support, engages in writing activities that consist largely of drawing and scribbling.6.b

    3. c

      With support, begins to convey meaning. With modeling and support, writes some letter-like forms and letters.6.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon’s Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines

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