North Carolina Standard Course of Study
NC.RF. READING: FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
RF.4. Phonics and Word Recognition
RF.K.4. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.K.4.c. Read common high-frequency words by sight.
NC.L. LANGUAGE
L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language and nuances in word meanings.
L.K.5. With guidance and support from adults, explore nuances in word meanings.
L.K.5.a. Sort common objects into categories to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.