English·Phonics & Word Reading·conceptual
Understanding print
Demonstrate understanding that print carries meaning, follows left-to-right top-to-bottom directionality, and is organised page by page in books
Suggested ages 4–6
Evidence of understanding
- Track words with a finger moving left to right across the page
- Turn pages in the correct sequence when handling a book
- Point to where reading starts on a page
Assessment prompt
When Understanding print looks at a page in a picture book, do they know to start at the top-left and follow the words left to right, then move down to the next line?
Standards alignment
RF.K.1US · ccss-ela
RF.K.1
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Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K
RF.K.1.bUS · ccss-ela
RF.K.1.b
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K