I can ask and answer questions about key details

in a text.

RL.1.1 and RI1.1

I can tell the main topic, retell stories, give key details and show

that I understand their central message or lesson.

RL1.2 and RL1.2

LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THIS STORY

I READ!

I can describe the characters, setting, and

events in the story.

RL1.3

setting

characters

I can find words and phrases in stories and

poems that show feelings or appeal to my senses.

RL1.4

I can explain important differences between books

that tell stories and books that give information.

RL1.5

I can identify who is telling the story at different points

in the text.

RL1.6

I can use illustrations and details in a story to describe its

characters, setting and events.

RL1.7

I can compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of

characters in stories (tell how they are alike and different).

RL1.9

I can read prose and poetry with help.

RL1.10

I can describe the connection between two people, events,

ideas or pieces of information in a text.

RI1.3

I can ask and answer questions to help figure out the meaning of words and

phrases in a text.

RI1.4

I know and use different text features to find important facts or

information in a text.

RI1.5

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Question

Highlighted Text

I can tell the difference between information from pictures or illustrations and information

from the words in a text.

RI1.6

I can use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.

RI1.7

I can identify the reasons an author gives to support

points in a text.

RI1.8

I can identify ways that two texts on the same topic are

similar (alike) and different.

RI1.9

I can read informational texts with help.

RI1.10

I can show understanding of the organization and

features of print.

RF1.1

I can recognize the features of a sentence such as the first word, capitalization

and end punctuation.

RF1.1a

My dog is named Boomer.

first word capitalization

end punctuation

I can show understanding of spoken words, syllables,

and sounds.

RF1.2

I can tell the difference (distinguish) between long and short vowel sounds in words with one syllable.

RF1.2a

I can blend sounds together to say one syllable words.

RF1.2b

I can isolate and pronounce (say it by itself) the beginning, middle vowel, and final sounds in words

with one syllable.

RF1.2c

beginning or initial sound

middle or medial

final or ending sound

I can segment (break apart) one syllable words into their individual sounds.

RF1.2d

I can decode words using different strategies such as sounding them out (phonics) and looking closely at the

words (word analysis).

RF1.3

I know the spelling and sounds of common consonant digraphs

(two letters that make one sound).

RF1.3a

I can decode one-syllable words with regular spellings.

RF1.3b

I know that final –e and common vowel teams make

long vowel sounds.

RF1.3c

I can use knowledge that every syllable must have a

vowel sound to figure out the number of syllables in a word.

RF1.3d

I can decode two-syllable words by breaking the words into syllables.

RF1.3e

I can read words with inflectional endings.

RF1.3f

bookscarsflowersboysgirls

I can recognize and read irregularly spelled first

grade words.

RF1.3g

writewrap

lambcombclimb

kneeknowknot

sign

greatbreak

I can read with accuracy and fluency (speed) so that I can comprehend (understand)

what I’m reading.

RF1.4

I can read first grade text with purpose and understanding.

RF1.4a

I can read aloud with accuracy, appropriate rate

and expression.

RF1.4b

I can use context clues to help figure out words and

re-read when needed.

RF1.4c

I can write opinion pieces with an introduction (beginning),

reasons for my opinions and a conclusion (ending).

W1.1

I can write informative/explanatory

texts with a topic, facts, and a conclusion (ending).

W1.2

I can write narratives with… events in the right order. details about what happened. temporal words, and a conclusion

W1.3

I can focus on a topic, use my classmates’ ideas for my writing and add details to make my writing better.

W1.5

I can use different digital tools to produce and publish my writing.

W1.6

I can participate in shared research and writing

projects.

W1.7

I can answer a question by remembering information from my own experiences or using different

sources to learn information.

W1.8

I can participate in conversations with different partners about first grade

topics and texts.

SL1.1

I can follow rules for discussions for which we agree.

SL1.1a

Take turns talking.

Be a good listener.

Share materials.

I can build on what other people say by responding to

the comments of others.

SL1.1b

I can ask questions to clear any confusion about the topic and texts we are discussing.

SL11.c

I can ask and answer questions about important details in a text read aloud or information presented.

SL1.2

I can ask and answer questions about what a

speaker says in order to better understand and learn more.

SL1.3

I can describe people, places, things and events in detail.

SL1.4

I can add drawings to help others understand ideas,

thoughts and feelings.

SL1.5

I can write complete sentences.

L1.1

I see a green frog in the water.

Can you help me catch it?

I can use standard English grammar conventions when

writing and speaking.

L1.1

I can print all uppercase and lowercase letters.

L1.1a

I can use common, proper and possessive nouns

correctly.Common Nouns

truckcarboy

schoolpencilanimal

girl

Proper NounsJames

Washington, GAAnn

Mrs. JonesMcDonalds

Bi-LoHarper Street

Possessive NounsBob’s trucktable’s leg

dog’s doghousehorse’s saddle

pig’s pencar’s tire

sister’s coatL1.1b

I can use singular and plural nouns with matching

verbs in sentences.

L1.1c

The rabbits jump high.

A rabbit jumps in the Two boys swim in

the pool.Jack swims in the pool.

I can use pronouns correctly.

L1.1b

I can use verbs to show the past, present and future.

Pastwon

workedrode

opened

Presentwin

workrideopen

Futurewill win

will workwill ridewill open

L1.1e

I can use adjectives.

L1.1f

COLOR WORDS

WORDS THAT DESCRIBE

SHAPE

WORDS THAT DESCRIBE SIZEWORDS

THAT DESCRIBE

WORDS THAT

DESCRIBE NOUNS

I can use conjunctions.

I eat apples and grapes.

My brother likes ice cream, but he doesn’t like chocolate.

Her shirt is wet because it is raining.L1.1g

I can use determiners.

The bus is yellow.

I saw a snake in the grass.

My favorite animal is an elephant.

L1.1h

I can use prepositions.

L1.1i

The box is on the bed.

I sit behind my friend.

I jumped over the puddle.Sit in front of the board.

Look above the chair. He is beside me.

Step under the ladder. I swim below the float.

I can produce (make) and expand (make better)

different types of sentences.Produce

I see a bird.

The truck is old.Where is my dog?

Expand I see a pretty, blue bird.

The red truck is very old.Where is my small, brown

dog?L1.1j

I can print with spaces between words and

sentences.

My friend bought a new truck. It is blue. He took me for a ride.

between

between sentences

L1.1k

I can use correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling when writing.

L1.2

I can capitalize dates and names of people.

L1.2a

July 31, 2012Dr. John Brown

Oct. 16, 2010

Susan

I can use end punctuation in sentences.

L1.2b

I can use commas in dates and to separate single

words in a series.

L1.2c

February 20, 2001 I like pizza, hotdogs, and icecream.

I can use spelling patterns and strategies to spell common

and irregular words.

L1.2d

I can spell unknown words by using different strategies.

L1.4

I can figure out the meaning of unknown and multiple-

meaning words and phrases.

L1.4

I have a blue shirt. The wind blew the kite.

My mom likes to sew. I am sick so I can’t come to

I read a good book last night. My favorite color is

I can use context clues to figure out the meaning of

words and phrases.

L1.4a

I can use prefixes and suffixes that I know to help figure out

the meaning of words I don’t know.

PREFIXES re = again un = not dis = not SUFFIXES ed = happened in the past er = person who

My sister can untie her shoes. ”Un” means not so untiemeans not tied.

L1.4b

I can identify root words and their different forms.

L1.4c

I can show understanding of figurative language, word

relationships and nuances in word meaning with help from

adults.

L1.5

I can sort words into categories to help understand the concepts of the categories.

L1.5a

I can define words by category and one or more

key attributes.

L1.5b

I can identify real-life connections between words

and their use.

L1.5c

I can tell the different meanings of verbs and

adjectives by defining or acting them out.

L1.5d

I can use words and phrases I’ve learned from conversations, reading and

responding to texts.

L1.6