FIRST
GRADE
OVER=
VIEW
Most First Graders are in the Developing
reading stage on the Reading Continuum. First Grade students apply concept=
s of
print, phonological and phonemic awareness, oral language skills, and
phonics. They continue to exp=
and
their reading vocabulary and demonstrate comprehension by participating in a
variety of responses. Students
choose and read a variety of books for pleasure.
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First Grade writers are in the Developing
writing stage on the Writing Continuum.&n=
bsp;
First Graders are able to develop an idea or item of information bey=
ond
one sentence, adding some details of description or explanation. Although phonetic spelling is comm=
on,
there is a marked increase in the number of words spelled accurately. As understanding of revising and e=
diting
develops, the overall accuracy of writing increases. Conventions of editing develop; the
overall accuracy of writing increases.&nbs=
p;
Conventions of punctuation, directionality, spacing and letter forma=
tion
ensure work is legible.
UNIT=
S OF
STUDY
Poetry is woven throughout =
your
literacy block, for the duration of the year.
· =
Unit 1- Personal Narrative & Memoir
· =
Unit 2- Nonfiction
· =
Unit 3- Fiction
Curriculum Por=
tal