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ND.1.L.Language Standards

Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English
1.L.1. Within the context of authentic English writing and speaking…
Display proficiency in:
1.L.1.s. Use prepositions.
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Introduce:
1.L.1.b. Correctly use common homophones (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).
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1.L.1.f. Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns.
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1.L.1.g. Form and use the simple verb tenses (e.g., I walked, I walk; I will walk).
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1.L.1.h. Use personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns.
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1.L.1.i. Use adjectives depending on what is to be modified.
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Practice:
1.L.1.m. Common and proper nouns.
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1.L.1.n. Use regular plural nouns orally by adding /s/ or /es/.
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1.L.1.o. Use frequently occurring adjectives.
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1.L.2. Within the context of authentic English writing and speaking…
Display proficiency in:
1.L.2.p. Recognize and name end punctuation.
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Introduce:
1.L.2.e. Use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring possessives.
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1.L.2.f. Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage → badge; boy → boil).
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1.L.2.h. Form and use possessives.
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1.L.2.i. Add prefixes and suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).
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Practice:
1.L.2.k. Use end punctuation for sentences.
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1.L.2.l. Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.
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1.L.2.m. Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.
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1.L.2.n. Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words.
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1.L.2.o. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed and/or using spelling patterns and generalizations. (e.g., word families, position-based spelling, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts)
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Knowledge of Language
1.L.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
1.L.4.a. Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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1.L.4.c. Identify frequently occurring root words (e.g., look) and their inflectional forms (e.g., looked, looking).
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1.L.5. With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
1.L.5.a. Sort words into categories (e.g., colors, clothing) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
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1.L.5.b. Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
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1.L.5.c. Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
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1.L.5.d. Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.
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ND.1.RFReading Standards: Foundational Skills

Reading Standards: Foundational Skills
Phonics and Word Recognition
1.RF.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
1.RF.3.a. Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
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1.RF.3.c. Demonstrate use of beginning and ending blends.
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Flip Charts Letters O & P
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Flip Charts Letters U & V
Flip Charts Letters W & X
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1.RF.3.d. Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
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1.RF.3.e. Use knowledge that every syllable must have a vowel sound to determine the number of syllables in a printed word.
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1.RF.3.f. Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
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1.RF.3.g. Read words with inflectional endings.
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1.RF.3.h. Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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Print Concepts
1.RF.1. Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
1.RF.1.a. Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation).
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Fluency
1.RF.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
1.RF.4.a. Read grade level text with purpose and understanding.
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1.RF.4.c. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
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Phonological Awareness
1.RF.2. Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
1.RF.2.a. Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words.
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1.RF.2.b. Orally produce single-syllable words, by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.
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1.RF.2.c. Isolate and pronounce initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in spoken single-syllable words.
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Flip Charts Letters A & B
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Flip Charts Letters E & F
Flip Charts Letters G & H
Flip Charts Letters I & J
Flip Charts Letters K & L
Flip Charts Letters M & N
Flip Charts Letters O & P
Flip Charts Letters Q & R
Flip Charts Letters S & T
Flip Charts Letters U & V
Flip Charts Letters W & X
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1.RF.2.d. Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes).
 

ND.1.RI.Reading Standards for Informational/Nonfiction Text

Reading Standards for Informational/Nonfiction Text
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
1.RI.10. Proficiently read informational texts on grade level.
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1.RI.7. Use the photographs or illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.
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1.RI.8. Identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.
 
1.RI.9. Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).
 
Key Ideas and Details
1.RI.1. Ask and answer questions about key/supporting details in a text.
 
1.RI.2. Identify the main topic and retell key/supporting details of a text.
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Craft and Structure
1.RI.4. Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
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1.RI.5. Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text.
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1.RI.6. Distinguish between information provided by photographs or other illustrations and information provided by the words in a text.
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ND.1.RL.Reading Standards for Literature/Fiction

Reading Standards for Literature/Fiction
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
1.RL.9. Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
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Key Ideas and Details
1.RL.1. Ask and answer questions about key/supporting details in a text before, during, and after reading.
 
1.RL.2. Retell stories, including key/supporting details, and demonstrate understanding of their central or main idea.
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1.RL.3. Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key/supporting details.
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Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
1.RL.10. Read prose and poetry on grade level proficiently and independently.
 
Craft and Structure
1.RL.6. Identify who is telling the story at various points in a text.
 
1.RL.7. Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
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ND.1.SL.Speaking and Listening Standards

Speaking and Listening Standards
Comprehension and Collaboration
1.SL.2. Ask and answer questions about key/supporting details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media and requesting clarification if something is not understood.