Will this help with my child's Grade 1 English homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every strand of Grade 1 English in Saskatchewan, from reading comprehension and retelling stories to writing sentences and listening skills, so your child gets targeted support for whatever they bring home.

What do the Grade 1 English lessons look like?

Each lesson uses step-by-step explanations and guided practice tied to a specific skill, such as identifying story sequence, answering who-what-when-where-why questions, or writing a complete sentence with correct spacing and capitals.

Is there a provincial test for Grade 1 English in Saskatchewan?

Grade 1 is not a provincial assessment year in Saskatchewan. Provincial assessments are administered at select grade levels; your child's teacher uses classroom-based assessment to track progress in Grade 1 English.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can practice Grade 1 English skills at home, at school, or on the go without needing a specific device.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can explore the content before committing, and every paid plan is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee if it is not the right fit.

SK Grade 1 English Curriculum

Give your child the support they need to thrive in Grade 1 English. StudyPug covers every strand of the Saskatchewan Curriculum, from listening and speaking to reading and writing.

SK Grade 1 English Curriculum

SO_IDOutcomeStudyPug Topic

ELA.1.CR1.1.aView listen to read and respond to variety of texts including First Nations and Métis resources that present different viewpoints and perspectives on issues related to identity community and social responsibility
- Identity Community Diverse Perspectives
ELA.1.CR1.1.bMake and share connections among texts prior knowledge and personal experiences such as family traditions connecting what is read to own life experiences finding similarities between different texts
- Making Connections Text And Experience
ELA.1.CR1.1.cRelate aspects of stories and characters from various texts to personal feelings and experiences explaining how characters or events make one feel and connecting story situations to own life
- Use Personal Experience For New Texts
ELA.1.CR1.1.dShow awareness of the experiences and ideas of other persons encountered through texts considering different perspectives understanding that people have varied experiences
- Indigenous Knowledge And Perspectives
ELA.1.CR1.1.eDescribe characters the way they might feel and the way situations might cause them to feel analyzing how story events affect characters identifying character emotions
- Main Story Elements
ELA.1.CR1.1.fShow respect for own culture and the various cultures lifestyles and experiences represented in texts including First Nations and Métis cultures appreciating diversity
- Indigenous Context Reading First Nations
ELA.1.CR1.2.aIdentify and locate key information in pictures charts and other visual forms such as photographs physical movement and icons including traditional and contemporary First Nations and Métis resources
- Visual Elements Text Illustration Connect
ELA.1.CR1.2.bSelect and use appropriate before during and after strategies when viewing including think aloud view-pause-predict collaborative viewing guides DVTA directed viewing-thinking activity
- Reading strategies decode predict and monitor
ELA.1.CR1.2.eView video version of print book and discuss how the two versions are the same and different comparing illustrations to film adaptations and understanding how different media convey stories
- Media Form Message Context Production
ELA.1.CR1.2.gRecognize feelings portrayed in visual and multimedia texts including pictures photographs diagrams pictographs and icons identifying emotions expressed through facial expressions body language
- Finding Feeling Words In Stories
ELA.1.CR1.2.hView and demonstrate understanding that visual texts are sources of information including ideas and information about First Nations Métis Inuit peoples and other cultures
- Adding Visuals To Clarify Ideas
ELA.1.CR1.3.aListen and respond appropriately to range of oral communications including selected works of children's literature and traditional and contemporary First Nations and Métis stories
- Listen Attentively And Ask Questions
ELA.1.CR1.3.bSelect and use appropriate before during and after strategies when listening including TQLR tune in questions listen review ACTION attention concentrate think interpret organize note
- Listening Strategies For Comprehension
ELA.1.CR1.3.dRetell stories including oral traditions shared by Elders and Knowledge Keepers by relating sequence of story events by answering who what when where why and how questions
- Retelling Stories With Key Details
ELA.1.CR1.3.eListen to texts and retell most important information such as who what when where why and how identifying main ideas and key details from oral presentations
- Questioning Key Text Details
ELA.1.CR1.3.fListen courteously and attentively to understand the meaning and intent of others showing respect through listening behaviors and seeking to comprehend speaker's message
- Building On Others Comments
ELA.1.CR1.3.gDemonstrate attentiveness and comprehension as listener through body language and facial expressions such as nodding in agreement making eye contact and showing engagement
- Communicate With Gestures Body Language
ELA.1.CR1.3.hListen to carry out directions with four to six simple steps demonstrating comprehension through appropriate actions and accurate completion of multi-step tasks
- Following Spoken Instructions
ELA.1.CR1.4.aRead and interpret own writing experience charts labels symbols and print in environment including classroom labels signs and familiar words encountered in daily life
- Print awareness letters and print symbols
ELA.1.CR1.4.bSelect and use appropriate before during and after strategies when reading including KWL preview-connect-predict list-group-categorize B-D-A before during after DRTA
- Monitor Understanding Comprehension Check
ELA.1.CR1.4.cUse applicable pragmatic textual syntactic semantic lexical morphological graphophonic and other communication cues and conventions to construct and communicate meaning when reading
- Common Consonants Vowels Grapheme Phoneme
ELA.1.CR1.4.dDistinguish between fiction and non-fiction texts understanding that fiction tells imaginary stories while non-fiction provides factual information identifying characteristics and purposes
- Literary And Informational Text Forms
ELA.1.CR1.4.eRead aloud with fluency expression and comprehension any text that is already familiar and is at independent reading level achieving 30-60 words correct per minute
- Reading Fluency With Pacing Expression
ELA.1.CR1.4.fIdentify sequence of informational text and respond to who what when where why and how questions understanding organizational patterns in non-fiction and extracting key information
- Text Patterns Sequencing Features
ELA.1.CR1.4.hRetell central ideas of simple expository and narrative passages including contemporary and traditional First Nations and Métis stories identifying and describing story elements
- Describing Story Elements With Details
ELA.1.CR1.4.iRead and re-read just-right texts independently for sustained minimum 10-15 minute period daily for enjoyment and to improve fluency and comprehension building reading stamina
- Reading With Purpose
ELA.1.CC1.1.aUse words symbols and other forms including appropriate technology to express understanding of topics themes and issues related to identity community and social responsibility
- Innovation And Design Digital Tools
ELA.1.CC1.1.bDictate to another person and compose stories that tell personal feelings ideas experiences opinions observations and reactions connecting oral language to written text
- Student Agency Voice Expression Skills
ELA.1.CC1.1.cCreate stories explanations poems and dramatizations using known patterns and later developing own patterns using mentor texts as models for original compositions
- Developing Ideas Topic Generation
ELA.1.CC1.1.dCreate stories and short informational texts of several sentences to communicate ideas and information about self others and natural and constructed environments
- Writing Facts About Topics
ELA.1.CC1.1.e1Discuss personal knowledge and understanding of topic to discover research interests and needs activating schema before inquiry
- Making Background Knowledge Predictions
ELA.1.CC1.1.e2Use language of inquiry such as I want to find out if and I know expressing curiosity and research intentions
- Asking Questions To Seek Help
ELA.1.CC1.1.e3Ask questions to satisfy personal curiosity on topic and discuss information needs formulating questions that guide inquiry
- Asking Questions About Text Details
ELA.1.CC1.1.e4Ask and answer questions to help satisfy group curiosity and information needs on specific topic engaging in collaborative research
- Work Together on Class Research
ELA.1.CC1.1.e5Answer questions using visual multimedia oral and print sources locating information from multiple formats and evaluating relevance
- Research Information Gather Evaluate
ELA.1.CC1.1.e7Recognize when information answers questions asked determining relevance and accuracy of sources
- Recalling Personal Experience Information Gathering Information From
ELA.1.CC1.1.e8Collect and organize relevant ideas and information gathering data from multiple sources and organizing findings
- Research Single Source Information
ELA.1.CC1.1.e9Represent and tell key ideas and facts in own words avoiding plagiarism and demonstrating understanding through original expression
- Summarizing Main Ideas Information
ELA.1.CC1.1.e10Share with peers and teacher what was learned through inquiry presenting research findings and reflecting on inquiry process
- Reflecting On Learning Presentation
ELA.1.CC1.2.aUnderstand that making pictures illustrations and other representations clarify and extend understanding using visual and physical forms to communicate ideas
- Exploring Essential Text Elements
ELA.1.CC1.2.dCheck for details in work ensuring representations are complete accurate and effectively communicate intended meaning
- Editing And Proofreading Simple Drafts
ELA.1.CC1.2.fExplore electronic technology to represent ideas and events including basic computer programs digital tools and multimedia platforms
- Publishing Writing With Digital Tools
ELA.1.CC1.3.aUse oral language to bring meaning to what is listened to observed felt viewed and read connecting experiences through speaking
- Reading Text With Expression
ELA.1.CC1.3.bSelect and use appropriate before during and after strategies when speaking to communicate meaning including considering topic and audience organizing ideas practicing delivery
- Speaking Communication Skills Turn Taking
ELA.1.CC1.3.cUse applicable pragmatic textual syntactic semantic lexical morphological graphophonic and other communication cues and conventions to construct and communicate meaning when speaking
- Word Choice Vocabulary And Grammar
ELA.1.CC1.3.dShare and talk about what is being learned and stay on topic when speaking maintaining focus and contributing relevant information to discussions
- Describing People Places Events Clearly
ELA.1.CC1.3.eParticipate in small-group work including talking circles think-pair-share instructional conversations TAPS total group alone partner small group and grouptalk
- Build on Others Ideas in Discussions
ELA.1.CC1.3.fAnswer questions in complete sentences using appropriate grammar vocabulary and sentence structure when responding orally
- Producing Complete Sentences
ELA.1.CC1.3.hRetell stories using beginning middle and end and include details regarding who what when where why and how demonstrating comprehension through oral retelling
- Story Structure Beginning Middle End
ELA.1.CC1.3.iRelate important event or personal experience in simple sequence sharing personal stories with clear organization and relevant details
- Gathering Speaker Information Through Questions
ELA.1.CC1.4.aRecognize that writing is process focused upon conveying meaning to self and others understanding that writing involves planning drafting revising and publishing
- Writing processes revising editing and audience
ELA.1.CC1.4.bSelect and use appropriate before during and after strategies when writing to communicate meaning including considering task or prompt activating prior knowledge
- Reflecting On Learning Helpful Strategies
ELA.1.CC1.4.cUse applicable pragmatic textual syntactic semantic lexical morphological graphophonic and other communication cues and conventions to construct and communicate meaning when writing
- Parts Of Speech Grammar In Sentences
ELA.1.CC1.4.dWrite about familiar topics using learned vocabulary to express ideas drawing on personal experiences and knowledge to create meaningful texts
- Vocabulary Using Common Words In Context
ELA.1.CC1.4.eCreate short texts including informational texts with descriptions and explanations of real objects persons places autobiographical narratives about personal experiences
- Producing Simple Drafts Various Forms
ELA.1.CC1.4.fWrite brief explanations and descriptions accompanied by pictures of real objects persons and places combining written text with illustrations to enhance meaning
- Basic Text Production Methods
ELA.1.CC1.4.gBegin to include related details with main idea and edit with teacher support adding information that supports topic and correcting errors in conventions
- Strengthening Writing With Details
ELA.1.CC1.4.hAttempt to choose interesting words in independent writing including sensory details descriptive language adjectives comparative and superlative forms to make writing engaging
- Elements Of Style Voice Word Choice
ELA.1.CC1.4.iWrite complete sentence with six words or more using capitals correct spacing and some punctuation demonstrating understanding of sentence boundaries and basic conventions
- Simple And Compound Sentence Structure
ELA.1.CC1.4.jShare work with others for feedback celebrating writing through publication class books author's chair writing conferences peer conferences portfolios and presentations
- Publishing And Presenting Using Strategy
ELA.1.AR1.1.aReflect on viewing listening reading speaking writing and other representing experiences in context of teacher-led discussions thinking about own learning processes
- Metacognitive strategies talking and thinking
ELA.1.AR1.1.bCo-reflect on viewing listening reading speaking writing and other forms of representing to identify strengths and to discuss attributes of and strategies used by good communicators
- Reflecting On Learning Comprehension
ELA.1.AR1.2.cSeek feedback from peers teacher and others about communication efforts receiving suggestions for improvement and considering multiple perspectives on work
- Clarifying Discussion Topics Through Questions
ELA.1.AR1.2.dConsider and reflect upon pre-set goals for more effective viewing listening reading representing speaking and writing experiences monitoring progress and adjusting strategies
- Reflecting On Learning Text Understanding
ELA.1.AR1.2.eSelf-check for meaning clarity and accuracy making adjustments as needed with teacher guidance developing independence in monitoring own communication
- Clarifying Word Meanings Through Questions

Grade 1 English

About Grade 1 Saskatchewan English

Saskatchewan Grade 1 English follows the Saskatchewan Curriculum, organized around viewing, listening, reading, writing, speaking, and representing. Students explore a range of texts including First Nations and Metis stories, build comprehension and fluency, compose short pieces, and develop inquiry skills. StudyPug provides lessons, guided practice, and step-by-step explanations aligned to every strand so your child stays on track with what their class is learning.

Strands covered: Viewing, Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Representing
Lessons and step-by-step explanations for every Grade 1 English strand
Practice problems and worked examples aligned to the Saskatchewan Curriculum
Support for comprehension, fluency, inquiry, and written expression

Curriculum topics by strand

Find lessons and practice for every Grade 1 English strand, aligned to the Saskatchewan Curriculum.

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SK Grade 1 English Topics

Viewing: Responding to a variety of texts including First Nations and Metis resources, making connections among texts, recognizing feelings in visual and multimedia texts, and understanding that visual texts carry information about identity and community.
Listening: Retelling oral stories and traditions, listening courteously and attentively, carrying out multi-step directions, and using before-during-after strategies to support comprehension.
Reading: Distinguishing fiction from non-fiction, reading aloud with fluency and expression, following written instructions, retelling stories including contemporary and traditional First Nations and Metis texts, and building independent reading stamina.
Writing: Composing short stories and informational texts, writing complete sentences with capitals and punctuation, adding descriptive details, and sharing work for feedback and celebration.
Speaking: Retelling stories with beginning, middle, and end, giving sequenced directions, participating in small-group conversations, and delivering brief poems and rhymes including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit works.
Representing: Using illustrations and dramatization to extend meaning, exploring electronic tools to represent ideas, and checking work for clarity and accuracy.

How StudyPug Helps SK Grade 1 English Students

When your child gets stuck on a reading comprehension question or is unsure how to organize a short piece of writing, StudyPug provides clear, step-by-step explanations and worked examples drawn directly from Grade 1 English skills in Saskatchewan. You can find grade 1 ela help organized by skill so your child can jump straight to what they need without searching through unrelated material.

After Grade 1, the skills your child builds here connect directly to what comes next. Families planning ahead can also explore the sk grade 2 ela curriculum to see how the strands develop across years.

Aligned to SK Grade 1 English Curriculum

Every lesson and practice set on StudyPug for Grade 1 English is aligned to the Saskatchewan Curriculum, covering the six strands - Viewing, Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Representing - so the content your child works through matches exactly what their teacher is covering in class.

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