Based on the 1998 Arkansas State Language Arts Framework, this sample curriculum model for kindergarten language arts is divided into sections focusing on writing; listening, speaking, and viewing; and reading. Each section lists standards; benchmarks; assessments; and strategies/activities. The reading section itself is divided into print awareness; phonological awareness/ decoding/ vocabulary; comprehension; fluency; and literary response. Writing standards include moving from visual and spoken experiences to written language through positive modeling. An example of a writing benchmark has students using pictures, known letters, and phonetic writing to show an awareness of the relationship between spoken and written language. A suggested writing strategy has students recording an experience using modeled writing. A standard for listening, speaking, and viewing focuses on listening for a variety of purposes, such as enjoyment, information, and details. A corresponding benchmark has students state their purpose for listening. A suggested listening strategy encourages teachers to provide opportunities several times a day for students to listen for a variety of purposes. Reading standards include recognizing and associating letters and sounds. A benchmark for this standard is for students to demonstrate the ability to divide spoken sentences into individual words. An example of a reading strategy encourages teachers to read alliterative texts. Assessments for the three areas include teacher made tests and samples of student writing. (PM)