Maryland Model for School Readiness (MMSR ... - mdk12

PreKindergarten
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MMSR Exemplars
Content Area: Language and Literacy - 6.0 Listening
WSS Indicator: II A1 Gains meaning by listening Fall Spring
MMSR/SC: 6A 2 Comprehend & analyze what is heard
Objective: Proficient In Process Needs Development
Determine a speaker’s
general purpose.
Removes and hangs up coat
when directed by the teacher to
take off and hang up coat/jacket.
(May rely on visual cues.)
Removes coat and leaves it on the
floor when directed by teacher
and/or provided with visual cues to
take off and hang up coat/jacket.
Joins the class with coat/jacket on
after being directed by the teacher
to take off and hang up
coat/jacket.
Asks a question to clarify
understanding of a book read or
class discussion.
Communicates one key idea
about a book read or class
discussion.
Identifies the main character of a
story, but is unable to supply any
story details.
Demonstrate an
understanding of what is
heard by retelling &
relating prior knowledge
Listens to a visitor communicate
about what she does in the
community (e.g., police officer)
then finds a book about
community helpers and makes a
personal connection by
communicating that her Dad is a
police officer.
Listens to a visitor communicate
about what s/he does in the
community (i.e., police officer) and
later uses some words (or signs or
pictures) and content in dramatic
play.
When asked a question about the
classroom visitor, responds by
communicating, “I don’t know,” or
“Today I am packing my lunch.”
Expresses questions and
comments relevant to the topic
and reacts appropriately to what is
Identifies the problem and details
of a story that is
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