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First Grade Reading, Writing & Communicating

Language skills are necessary for academic success in all disciplines. The ability to integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening effectively builds understanding across all academic subjects as well as allowing for the development of 21st century skills within the context of these subjects. Critical thinking and reasoning, information literacy, collaboration, self-direction, and innovation are vital 21st century skills.

Standards and Grade Level Expectations
Oral Expression and Listening 1 Multiple strategies develop and expand oral vocabulary
2 Verbal and nonverbal language is used to express and receive information
3 Identifying and manipulating phonemes in spoken words allow people to understand the meaning of speech
Reading for All Purposes 1 Comprehending and fluently reading a variety of literary texts are the beginning traits of readers
2 Comprehending and fluently reading a variety of informational texts are the beginning traits of readers
3 Decoding words require the application of alphabetic principles, letter sounds, and letter combinations
4 Understanding word structure, word relationships, and word families needs to be demonstrated to begin to read
Writing and Composition 1 Exploring the writing process develops ideas for writing texts that carry meaning
2 Appropriate spelling, conventions, and grammar are applied when writing
Research and Reasoning 1 A variety of resources leads to locating information and answering questions of interest
2 Purpose, information, and questions about an issue are essential steps in early research

Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats

Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills 1st Graders will be able to master by the end of the school year.