NL Grade 1 English Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every Grade 1 English topic. Aligned to what Newfoundland and Labrador schools teach. Help your child build reading, writing, and oral language skills.

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ELA.1.GCO1.1

Describing personal experiences orally with clear details: Describe personal experiences orally using complete thoughts and appropriate sequence

ELA.1.GCO1.2

Listening respectfully to experiences and feelings shared by others: Listen respectfully to experiences and feelings shared by others and respond appropriately

ELA.1.GCO1.3

Using questioning to seek more information from others: Use questioning to seek more information and show genuine interest in others' ideas

ELA.1.GCO1.4

Responding to questions that seek clarification: Respond to questions that seek clarification with clear and relevant answers

ELA.1.GCO1.5

Retelling events and familiar stories in sequence with emphasis on beginning middle and end: Retell events and familiar stories in sequence with emphasis on beginning middle and end

ELA.1.GCO1.6

Using aspects of oral language including tone volume and expression: Use aspects of oral language including appropriate tone volume and clear pronunciation

ELA.1.GCO1.7

Listening to acquire information from various sources: Listen to acquire information from stories presentations and conversations

ELA.1.GCO2.1

Participating in conversations with appropriate turn-taking: Participate in conversations using appropriate social conventions and turn-taking

ELA.1.GCO2.2

Communicating directions with more than two steps: Communicate directions with more than two steps using clear sequential language

ELA.1.GCO2.4

Presenting orally to share information or experiences: Present orally using appropriate volume pace and organization of ideas

ELA.1.GCO2.5

Responding critically to information and ideas: Respond critically to information and ideas by asking questions and expressing opinions

ELA.1.GCO3.2

Understanding how word choice affects the feelings of others: Understand how word choice affects the feelings of others and choose words carefully

ELA.1.GCO3.3

Considering the situation audience and purpose during communication: Consider the situation audience and purpose during communication and adjust accordingly

ELA.1.GCO4.1

Selecting a variety of texts for different purposes: Select a variety of texts for different purposes including entertainment and information

ELA.1.GCO4.2a

Forming uppercase and lowercase letters correctly and recognizing letter-sound relationships: Form uppercase and lowercase letters correctly and recognize basic letter-sound relationships

ELA.1.GCO4.2b

Developing phonemic awareness through sound identification and manipulation: Develop phonemic awareness by identifying and manipulating sounds in words

ELA.1.GCO4.2c

Recognizing and reading high-frequency sight words automatically: Recognize and read high-frequency sight words automatically in various contexts

ELA.1.GCO4.3a

Using text features to construct meaning from various texts: Use text features such as pictures headings and captions to construct meaning from texts

ELA.1.GCO4.3b

Recognizing and using various text features for comprehension: Recognize and use various text features including titles headings and illustrations for comprehension

ELA.1.GCO4.4a

Using decoding strategies to read unfamiliar words: Use decoding strategies including phonics and context clues to read unfamiliar words

ELA.1.GCO4.4b

Reading with appropriate pace accuracy and expression: Read with appropriate pace accuracy and expression to support comprehension

ELA.1.GCO5.1

Formulating questions that lead to inquiry and investigation: Formulate questions that lead to inquiry and seek answers through various resources

ELA.1.GCO5.2

Using information from a variety of resources: Use information from a variety of resources including books pictures and digital sources

ELA.1.GCO6.1

Making connections to a variety of texts: Make connections to a variety of texts using personal experiences and prior knowledge

ELA.1.GCO6.2

Expressing opinions about a variety of texts: Express opinions about a variety of texts and provide simple reasons for preferences

ELA.1.GCO7.1

Demonstrating understanding that all texts have intended messages: Demonstrate understanding that all texts have intended messages and purposes

ELA.1.GCO7.2

Analyzing texts for intended purposes and audiences: Analyze texts for intended purposes and audiences with teacher guidance

ELA.1.GCO8.1a

Using imagination in writing and other forms of representation: Use imagination in writing and other forms of representation to create original works

ELA.1.GCO8.1b

Expressing creativity through writing art and drama: Express creativity through multiple modes including writing art and simple drama

ELA.1.GCO8.2

Using writing and other forms of representation to communicate a personal message: Use writing and other forms of representation to communicate a personal message clearly

ELA.1.GCO9.1

Creating a variety of different text types and forms: Create a variety of different text types and forms including stories lists and simple reports

ELA.1.GCO10.1

Engaging in the processes of writing including planning drafting and revising: Engage in the processes of writing including planning drafting and simple revising

ELA.1.GCO10.2a

Using the traits of writing to communicate ideas effectively: Use the traits of writing including ideas organization and conventions to communicate effectively

ELA.1.GCO10.2b

Using basic grammar and sentence structure in writing: Use basic grammar and sentence structure appropriately in writing with teacher support

Grade 1 English in Newfoundland and Labrador

Grade 1 English in Newfoundland and Labrador introduces students to the building blocks of literacy. Students develop oral language skills, learn to recognize letters and sounds, and begin reading and writing simple texts. StudyPug supports every one of these skills with clear lessons and guided practice.

Oral Language and Communication

A large part of Grade 1 English focuses on oral communication. Students learn to describe personal experiences in sequence, listen respectfully to others, ask questions to gather more information, and use appropriate tone and volume when speaking. These skills lay the groundwork for confident communication throughout school.

  • Describe personal experiences using complete thoughts and sequence
  • Listen and respond respectfully to others' experiences and ideas
  • Use appropriate tone, volume, and pronunciation when speaking
  • Follow and give directions with more than two steps
  • Demonstrate social conventions such as greetings and turn-taking

Phonics and Early Reading

Grade 1 students in NL develop phonemic awareness by identifying and manipulating sounds in words. They learn to recognize high-frequency sight words, use decoding strategies including phonics and context clues, and read with appropriate pace and expression. StudyPug provides practice exercises to help students build reading fluency step by step.

  • Form uppercase and lowercase letters correctly
  • Recognize basic letter-sound relationships
  • Identify and manipulate sounds in words
  • Read high-frequency sight words automatically
  • Use text features like pictures and headings to understand texts

Reading Comprehension and Text Response

Grade 1 English also develops students' ability to understand and respond to a variety of texts. Students make connections between texts and their own experiences, express opinions about what they read, and begin to understand that all texts have a purpose and an audience.

Writing and Representation

Early writing in Grade 1 includes creating stories, lists, and simple reports. Students learn to plan and draft their writing, consider their audience and purpose, and use basic grammar and sentence structure with teacher support. StudyPug's lessons walk students through each stage of the writing process with clear and simple explanations.