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Character Matters III: Empathy Training

Common Core Standards and Vocabulary


Character Education

 

Language Arts

Common Core Reading Standards for Literature: K1st, 2nd3rd4th5th

Common Core Reading Standards: Foundational Skills:

K1st: Phonological Awareness, Phonics and Word Recognition

K2nd: Phonics and Word Recognition

3rd4th, 5th: Phonics and Word Recognition, Fluency

Common Core Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration -K1st, 2nd3rd4th5th

Common Core Language Standards: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use -  K1st, 2nd3rd4th5th

Common Core Standard 10: Range, Quality & Complexity
Range of Text Types for K-5th

History/Social Studies

National Social Studies Standard 4

Fine Arts

National Music Standards 1267, and 8 for K-4th, 1 for 5th-8th

National Theater Standards
 2367, and 8 for K-4th; Standards 2 and 6 for 5th-8th, Standard 2 for 9th-12th

National Dance Standards 
1 and 2 for K-4th


Vocabulary

jeu d'esprit
ramp up
status
glamour
solicitude
sympathy
compassion
ingest
improvise
surmise
contagious
penicillin
apt
deranged
hygiene
hide (n)
shudder
engage
zen
feat
mill (v)
rye
amoeba
organism
single-celled
swashbuckler
syndrome
shtick
clique
simpleton
prattle
cuisine
knack
photogenic
infiltrate
regret
failing (n)
snide
cornerstone
sham
pretentious
deconstructed
nuance
sorrow
passion