Alaska 1st Grade ELA Curriculum

Alaska 1st Grade English Curriculum

1st grade is a critical year for building the English skills that support all future learning. Alaska students in Grade 1 work on phonics, sight word recognition, early reading comprehension, sentence writing, and basic grammar. StudyPug covers every one of these topics with clear, guided lessons and practice exercises aligned to Alaska English Language Arts standards.

Phonics and Reading in Grade 1

A major focus of 1st grade English is phonics — learning how letters and letter combinations make sounds. Students practice blending sounds into words, recognizing common sight words, and reading simple passages with understanding. These skills form the foundation for all reading and writing in later grades.

Writing and Grammar Skills

1st graders also begin writing complete sentences, using correct capitalization and punctuation, and expressing simple ideas in writing. StudyPug's lessons break these skills into small, manageable steps so students can build confidence without feeling overwhelmed.

Aligned to Alaska Standards

All content on this page follows the Alaska English Language Arts standards for Grade 1. Whether your child needs extra help keeping up with class or wants to practice ahead, StudyPug's lessons and exercises match exactly what Alaska schools teach at this grade level.

• Phonics and word recognition practice
• Reading comprehension with guided explanations
• Sentence writing and basic grammar
• Sight word fluency exercises
• Aligned to Alaska English Language Arts standards