Our First Grade Language Arts Program...
We use effective instructional procedures and the latest in literacy thinking. We identify the instructional and independent reading levels of all students and document student progress through one-on-one formative and summative assessments. Children become increasingly aware of language when experiences are made meaningful, enjoyable and interesting. In first grade children begin to gain an appreciation of literature, start to become independent writers, and enjoy improving their ability to express their ideas both orally and in writing.
Reading Skills:
By the end of first grade all students will be able to:
Written and Spoken Language Skills:
By the end of first grade all students will be able to:
Reading Skills:
By the end of first grade all students will be able to:
- Apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding words
- Recognize all of the first grade Dolch words
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension and reading grade level text with purpose and understanding
Written and Spoken Language Skills:
By the end of first grade all students will be able to:
- Print upper-and lower case letters accurately
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing
- Write narratives that recount two or more appropriately sequenced events using words to signal event order and closure
- Write opinion pieces supplying a reason for the opinion and providing closure
- Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners