English Language Arts
Curriculum
Grade 1
Site Based on the CT Core Standards, some of the skills students will be developing in Grade 1 include...
Foundational Skills
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read long and short vowels in words
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decode one and two syllable words that follow basic patterns
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recognize that a sentence starts with a capital letter and ends in punctuation
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read with purpose and understanding
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read orally with appropriate accuracy and rate to support comprehension
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use context to confirm or correct word recognition
Reading
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retell stories including key details about characters and events
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identify a central message or lesson in a text
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know and use text features
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identify various text structures in texts
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use illustrations, details and important vocabulary in a text to describe key ideas
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connect ideas, steps or events in a text
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identify the main purpose of the text
Writing/Language
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write narrative stories with focus, detail and dialogue
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write informative texts, such as a how-to book
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write opinion pieces, such as a book review
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use a range of strategies to decode unknown words and determine word meanings
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use proper punctuation and capitalization
Speaking and Listening
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have meaningful conversations with others and build on others' talk
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demonstrate understanding of a story read aloud or told orally
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ask questions to clear up confusion or to deepen understanding
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describe people or events with details that express ideas and feelings clearly