ELA21.K.12

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): KG

ELA21.K.12
Arrange and name letters of the alphabet in sequential order from a to z, with accuracy and automaticity.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

Letters of the alphabet in sequential order.

Skills

Students are able to:

Arrange and name letters of the alphabet in sequential order from a to z, with accuracy and automaticity. For example, a student can use the alphabet arc to arrange the letters in alphabetical order, then point to and name each letter.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The letters of the alphabet have specific sequential order that we call alphabetical order.
Positional words like before/after and initial/final can be used to describe a letter's position in a sequence.

Vocabulary

Arrange
Alphabet
Sequential order
Accuracy
Automaticity

COS Examples

Example: Use the alphabet arc to arrange the letters in alphabetical order, then touch and name the letters.

Note: This will help students with alphabetical order requirements in future grades and also facilitate learning of positional words like before/after, initial/final, reversals, and letter naming in general.

Aligned Learning Resources

ABC Slider Puzzle

Alphabetical Order

ELA21.K.12 Arrange and name letters of the alphabet in sequential order from a to z, with accuracy and automaticity.