First Grade Language Arts

In this course, students get structured lessons on reading skills, language skills, and literature to help develop comprehension, build vocabulary, and promote a lifelong interest in reading.

PHONICS
Using magnetized letter tiles and multisensory activities, the advanced PhonicsWorks program builds decoding skills and helps students become confident, independent readers. Handwriting Without Tears focuses on careful practice at a pace that matches your student's development of fine motor skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Composition—Students progress from writing words and sentences to writing a paragraph
• Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics—Students learn basic rules of usage, as well as sentence structure and types, parts of speech, punctuation, and capitalization
• Primary Analogies—Students develop test-taking and critical thinking skills as they connect words and ideas
• Public Speaking—Reciting a poem or reading a literary passage helps students learn to address a group confidently

LITERATURE
Literature lessons focus on classic folktales, fairy tales, fables, and poetry, such as "The Elves and the Shoemaker," "The Lion and the Mouse," and "The Tortoise and the Hare." Read-aloud and guided reading lessons help students apply and extend the skills introduced in Phonics.


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K¹² Scope & Sequence documents for each course include:

• Course Overview (as seen above)
• Course Outline
• Lesson Time and Scheduling
• Materials List
  Note: Materials lists are subject to revision and may vary slightly from state to state. Check the Materials Lists area in the K¹² Customer Support Center for the most up-to-date list for your area.

Other courses in this subject:	Other courses at this level:
Kindergarten Language Arts First Grade Language Arts Second Grade Language Arts Third Grade Language Arts Fourth Grade Language Arts Fifth Grade Language Arts Intermediate English A Intermediate English B Literary Analysis and Composition	First Grade Language Arts First Grade Math First Grade Science First Grade History First Grade Art Beginning 1 Music (Our Music Placement Chart will help you determine the right music course level for your child.)