NB Grade 1 English Curriculum

NB Grade 1 English Curriculum

• ELA.1.I.1.aExpress feelings and opinions and give simple descriptions of experiences using descriptive language and grammatically correct sentences appropriate to context
  • Describe Personal Experiences Vocabulary
  • Describing Familiar Things With Details
• ELA.1.I.1.bPresent simple facts ideas and opinions to peers and teachers using descriptive language about specific topics
  • Retell Experiences Events Stories Sequence
  • Describing People Places Events Clearly
• ELA.1.I.1.cExplore the language of harmony and respect by describing helpful respectful language and identifying differences between kind and hurtful language
  • Use Language To Communicate And Solve
  • Confirming Understanding Through Questions
• ELA.1.I.2.aBegin to ask and respond to questions using question words to create questions about specific topics and respond by answering or citing requested information
  • Ask Questions For A Variety Of Purposes
  • Asking Questions About Text Details
• ELA.1.I.2.bGive and follow simple one or two step directions or instructions using words for sequence time and spatial concepts
  • Following Spoken Instructions
  • Answer Questions About Messages
• ELA.1.I.2.cExplore appropriate communication conventions by beginning to use language specific to topic audience and situation
  • Use Specialized Vocabulary For A Variety Of Purposes
  • Using Words From Conversations And Texts
• ELA.1.I.2.dRespond personally to presentations oral stories and multi-modal text using questions wonderings and reflections to respond to new information or visual imagery
  • Respond To Materials Read Aloud To Them
  • Retelling Familiar Stories
• ELA.1.I.2.eExplore social conventions when interacting by beginning to use turn-taking demonstrating consideration for thoughts and feelings of others and using words in place of actions
  • Taking Turns in Talks
  • Taking Turns in Conversation
• ELA.1.I.3Receive the ideas and opinions of others by receiving information reflecting while others are speaking and interrupting when necessary or appropriate
  • Listen Attentively And Ask Questions
  • Building On Others Comments
• ELA.1.R.1Identify concepts of print when engaging with text explaining that printed text carries meaning and differentiating between letters numbers and words and explaining how punctuation serves a purpose
  • Concepts of print written English features
  • Following Words In Reading Order
• ELA.1.R.2Demonstrate an awareness of sounds in spoken language by blending two to four sounds orally to make words segmenting one-syllable words identifying final and medial sounds and substituting initial medial and final sounds
  • Phonemic awareness segmenting blending phonemes
  • Working With Syllables In Spoken Words
• ELA.1.R.3Apply letter-sound knowledge to decode words and connected text including single syllable words with various patterns consonant blends digraphs long vowels with marker e and using knowledge of affixes to decode new words
  • Decoding Regular Words
  • Decoding Single Syllable Words
• ELA.1.R.4Read familiar words in developmentally appropriate text passages with accuracy and expression by automatically reading single syllable words reading decodable text with expression and reading high frequency words
  • Reading at Accurate Speed with Comprehension
  • Reading Text With Expression
• ELA.1.R.5Use a range of vocabulary when communicating by connecting prior knowledge of words to new words defining familiar words by category and attribute using prefixes and suffixes and using Tier Two all-purpose words and some Tier Three curriculum-specific words
  • Word Choice Vocabulary And Grammar
  • Finding Word Meanings Through Context
• ELA.1.R.6.aConstruct meaning from oral stories read-alouds and text by making simple inferences about main characters recognizing that character actions may be related to conflict and retelling main idea with events and general details
  • Reading strategies predictions connections meaning
  • Retelling Stories With Key Details
• ELA.1.R.6.bConstruct meaning when being read to and when reading independently by using knowledge of affixes to aid meaning making personal connections relating prior knowledge to text and using strategies such as asking questions and making predictions
  • Morphological Knowledge Word Meanings
  • Decoding Words Using Affixes
• ELA.1.R.7.aSelect and engage with a variety of text forms for specific uses by selecting text for interest or learning needs reading in first or additional languages expressing preferences and referring to various text forms for knowledge entertainment and information
  • Identify Personal Preferences In Reading Materials
  • Recognizing Different Text Types
• ELA.1.R.7.bBegin to identify characteristics forms features and types of text by using text features to gain obvious and additional information identifying simple text forms and describing general purpose and recognizing basic text features such as author illustrator and title
  • Vocabulary of book parts and digital texts
  • Identifying Book Parts
• ELA.1.REP.1Print or represent letters words and sentences using a writing utensil or assistive technology with upper and lower-case letters left-to-right directionality conventional spacing and identifying print conventions and handwriting mechanics
  • Letter formation legible printing with spacing
  • Forming All Letter Cases
• ELA.1.REP.2Apply basic spelling conventions when creating written works by showing awareness of predominant sounds spelling single syllable words using some affixes identifying open and closed syllable types and beginning to use irregular spellings and high frequency words
  • Apply Phonics Reading And Spelling Skills
  • Spelling Common Pattern Words
• ELA.1.REP.3.aCompose complete thoughts and sentences by writing complete thoughts using one-to-one correspondence using articles and pronouns using repetitive simple sentence patterns and beginning to create compound and complex sentences
  • Simple sentence structure and formation
  • Creating Different Sentence Types Expanding Simple Sentences
• ELA.1.REP.3.bCompose complete thoughts and sentences by using Tier One Two and Three vocabulary to enhance meaning experimenting with punctuation and using simple reference materials such as anchor charts dictionaries and word lists
  • Vocabulary Using Common Words In Context
  • Using Conjunctions From Reading
• ELA.1.REP.4.aOrganize ideas and create written or media texts by generating ideas for writing and representing organizing ideas for specific purpose gathering information identifying audience and purpose and beginning to communicate intended purpose
  • Developing Ideas Topic Generation
  • Writing Opinion Pieces Stating Book Opinions Giving
• ELA.1.REP.4.bOrganize ideas and create written or media texts by using strategies for prewriting such as storytelling drawing and sharing experiences and using strategies for revising editing and presenting such as reading to self or partner and reviewing wording
  • Writing processes revising editing and audience
  • Strengthening Writing With Details
• ELA.1.REP.4.cOrganize ideas and create written or media texts by presenting information to support or refute ideas introducing information or topic in opening section and creating various written or represented forms based on personal interest and choice
  • Research Single Source Information
  • Writing Facts About Topics
• ELA.1.REP.5Begin to seek information to support ideas and construct meaning by using information to support ideas gathering information to answer questions or solve problems and using information to form simple arguments
  • Research Information Gather Evaluate
  • Recalling Personal Experience Information Gathering Information From
• ELA.1.IU.1.aCreate personal identity representations by drawing and writing about self family favorites and personal experiences to share with classmates and build classroom community
  • Share Personal Experiences And Stories
  • Composing Opinion Pieces With Drawing
• ELA.1.IU.1.bExplore family and friend relationships by describing people important to them recognizing that families can look different understanding concepts of friendship and sharing stories about relationships
  • Connect New Experiences Thru Shared Writing
  • Shared Research And Writing Projects
• ELA.1.IU.1.cBuild classroom community by learning and following classroom routines understanding student and teacher roles practicing turn-taking and cooperation and contributing to a positive learning environment
  • Sustain Interact With Materials And Peers
  • Following Discussion Rules
• ELA.1.IU.2.aExplore seasons and weather by observing and describing seasonal changes learning weather-related vocabulary making connections between seasons and activities and understanding how weather affects daily life
  • Ask Questions Describe Natural Occurrences
  • Recalling Information To Answer Questions
• ELA.1.IU.2.cDiscover the five senses by using sight hearing touch taste and smell to explore the world using descriptive sensory vocabulary and sharing observations through speaking drawing and writing
  • Elements Of Style Voice Word Choice
  • Finding Feeling Words In Stories
• ELA.1.IU.3.aExperience traditional tales and fables by listening to and reading folktales fairy tales and fables from various cultures identifying characters setting and plot recognizing morals and lessons and retelling stories in own words
  • Literary elements rhyme rhythm and fables
  • Describing Story Elements With Details
• ELA.1.IU.3.bAnalyze story elements by identifying characters setting problem and solution understanding story sequence with beginning middle and end retelling stories in proper order and creating own simple stories with clear elements
  • Story Structure Beginning Middle End
  • Elements of story setting character and events
• ELA.1.IU.3.cDifferentiate between fiction and non-fiction by understanding that fiction tells imaginary stories while non-fiction provides real information identifying text features such as photographs diagrams and labels and selecting appropriate texts for different purposes
  • Literary And Informational Text Forms
  • Distinguishing Stories From Information Books
• ELA.1.IU.3.dExperience poetry and rhyme by listening to and reading poems identifying rhyming words and patterns exploring rhythm and repetition creating simple poems using rhyme and performing poems with expression and movement
  • Explore Sounds Rhythms Language Literacy
  • Recognizing And Producing Rhymes
• ELA.1.IU.7.bLearn about Indigenous peoples and cultures by exploring the history and culture of Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqiyik peoples listening to traditional stories and oral histories understanding the importance of Elders and Knowledge Keepers and developing respect for Indigenous perspectives and connection to land
  • Indigenous Knowledge And Perspectives
  • Indigenous Context Reading First Nations
• ELA.1.SP.1.aDevelop reading fluency by building automaticity with high-frequency words practicing oral reading with appropriate expression pacing and intonation self-monitoring for accuracy and gradually increasing reading rate with connected text
  • Reading Fluency With Pacing Expression
  • Reading High Frequency Sight Words
• ELA.1.SP.1.bPractice phonics patterns by working with word families and common rimes blending sounds to decode new words reading increasingly complex multisyllabic words and applying phonics rules and patterns to unfamiliar words
  • Phonemic Awareness Isolate Blend Segment
  • Blending Sounds Into Words
• ELA.1.SP.1.cBuild sight word recognition by memorizing and practicing common high-frequency words reading sight words automatically and fluently in connected text expanding sight word vocabulary throughout the year and using sight words in writing
  • Reading Behaviors With Pictures Hf Words
  • Reading Irregular Sight Words
• ELA.1.SP.2.aDevelop handwriting skills by practicing proper letter formation for upper and lower-case letters improving legibility and consistency developing appropriate pencil grip and posture writing on lines with proper spacing and increasing writing stamina
  • Naming And Forming Letters Alphabet Order
  • Printing Upper And Lowercase Letters
• ELA.1.SP.2.bPractice sentence writing by writing complete sentences with proper capitalization and ending punctuation expanding simple sentences with descriptive words and details combining related sentences and varying sentence beginnings for interest
  • Simple And Compound Sentence Structure
  • Recognizing Sentence Features
• ELA.1.SP.2.cDevelop spelling skills by practicing common spelling patterns and word families using spelling strategies such as sounding out and word chunks learning basic spelling rules building personal spelling lists of high-frequency and commonly misspelled words and applying spelling knowledge in writing
  • Position Based Orthographic Patterns
  • Understanding Final E Patterns Recognizing Long Vowel
• ELA.1.SP.3.aBuild listening comprehension by actively listening to stories and oral presentations answering literal and inferential comprehension questions following multi-step oral directions retelling stories in sequence and identifying main ideas and supporting details from oral texts
  • Listening Strategies For Comprehension
  • Clarifying Discussion Topics Through Questions
• ELA.1.SP.3.bDevelop speaking and presentation skills by speaking clearly and at appropriate volume using complete sentences when speaking making eye contact with listeners organizing thoughts before speaking using appropriate tone and expression and presenting ideas confidently to small and large groups
  • Speaking Communication Skills Turn Taking
  • Producing Complete Sentences
• ELA.1.SP.4.aPractice question formation by using question words who what when where why and how to create questions generating questions before during and after reading distinguishing between different types of questions and asking relevant questions to gain information or clarify understanding
  • Asking Questions To Seek Help
  • Questioning Key Text Details
• ELA.1.SP.4.bEnhance descriptive language by learning and using adjectives to describe nouns using adverbs to describe actions incorporating sensory details that appeal to five senses making descriptions specific and vivid and replacing general words with more precise vocabulary
  • Using Common Describing Words
  • Using Determiners In Writing
• ELA.1.SP.5.aPractice retelling stories by recounting stories in proper sequential order including important story elements and key details using story language and transition words such as first next then and finally maintaining consistent character voices and demonstrating understanding of plot and main ideas
  • Retell Familiar Experiences Stories Sequence
  • Identifying Story Elements
• ELA.1.SP.5.bDevelop prediction skills by using prior knowledge and clues from text and illustrations to make logical predictions reading to confirm or revise predictions explaining reasoning behind predictions and understanding that good readers make and adjust predictions while reading
  • Make Predictions Regarding Unfamiliar Texts
  • Making Background Knowledge Predictions
• ELA.1.SP.5.cPractice making connections by relating stories to personal experiences making connections between different texts connecting texts to knowledge about the world sharing connections with others and understanding that making connections helps readers better understand and remember what they read
  • Use Prior Knowledge To Make Connections
  • Making Connections Text And Experience
• ELA.1.SP.5.dLearn to identify main idea by determining what a text is mostly about distinguishing between main ideas and supporting details identifying the topic sentence in simple texts summarizing the main idea in one sentence and recognizing that details support the main idea
  • Summarizing Main Ideas Information
  • Identifying Main Topics In Text
• ELA.1.SP.5.ePractice sequencing events by arranging events in chronological order using sequence words such as first next then and last understanding story structure with beginning middle and end creating simple timelines or sequence charts and retelling events in proper order
  • Text Patterns Sequencing Features
  • Writing Sequential Event Stories Using Time Order
• ELA.1.SP.5.fDevelop ability to draw conclusions by using evidence from text and illustrations to make logical inferences answering questions that require thinking beyond the text explaining the reasoning behind conclusions distinguishing between what is stated and what is implied and supporting conclusions with textual evidence
  • Making Inferences Using Stated Info
  • Probing Essential Text Elements
• ELA.1.SP.5.gLearn about author's purpose by understanding the three main purposes authors write to inform teach to entertain delight or to persuade convince identifying the author's purpose in texts discussing clues that reveal purpose and recognizing that some texts may have more than one purpose
  • Authors Main Purpose
  • Why Authors Write
• ELA.1.SP.5.hPractice comparing and contrasting by identifying how things are alike and different comparing characters settings or events within or across texts using graphic organizers such as Venn diagrams using comparison words such as both same different but and understanding that comparing helps deepen understanding
  • Comparing Character Adventures
  • Comparing Story Character Experiences
• ELA.1.SP.6.aDevelop proper book handling and care by holding books correctly and turning pages gently understanding parts of a book such as front cover back cover spine title page understanding that books should be treated with care learning library procedures and developing positive attitudes toward books and reading
  • Book Conventions And Print Concepts Basic
  • Recognizing Words As Letter Sequences
• ELA.1.SP.6.bBuild independent reading habits by choosing books at appropriate reading level reading independently for increasing periods of time building reading stamina developing personal reading interests and preferences engaging with a variety of genres and formats and understanding that reading is enjoyable and valuable
  • Demonstrate Interest In Reading
  • Engaging In Group Reading Activities
• ELA.1.SP.6.cPractice partner reading by reading together with a partner taking turns reading aloud helping each other with challenging words discussing the story and illustrations providing positive feedback and encouragement and enjoying the social aspect of reading together
  • Purposeful Group Reading Activities
  • Reading Emergent Texts Purposefully
• ELA.1.SP.6.dRespond to reading by discussing books with others sharing favorite parts characters or events drawing pictures to represent stories writing simple responses to texts expressing personal opinions and preferences making personal connections and reflecting on reading experiences
  • Stating Opinions with Support
  • Narrating Events Through Multiple Modes
• ELA.1.SP.6.eBuild reading confidence by celebrating reading accomplishments taking risks when attempting new words understanding that making mistakes is part of learning using strategies when stuck on words setting achievable reading goals tracking progress and developing a positive self-concept as a reader
  • Using Context For Word Recognition
  • Reading Grade Appropriate Prose Reading Grade Appropriate