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North Carolina 1st Grade ELA Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every 1st grade ELA topic. Aligned to NC Standard Course of Study so your child gets the exact help their class needs.

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1.1.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.A:

1.1.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.C:

1.1.4

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.D:

1.1.5

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.E:

1.1.6

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.F:

1.1.7

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.G:

1.1.8

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.H:

1.1.9

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.I:

1.1.11

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.A:

1.1.13

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.C:

1.1.14

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.D:

1.1.15

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.E:

1.2.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.4.B:

1.2.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.4.C:

1.2.4

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5:

1.2.6

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.B:

2.1.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.A:

4.2.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.B:

4.2.4

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.D:

4.3.4

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.D:

4.3.5

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.E:

4.3.6

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.F:

4.3.7

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.G:

4.4.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.C:

5.2.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.4:

5.3.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.7:

5.4.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.10:

6.3.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7:

6.3.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9:

North Carolina 1st Grade ELA: What Students Learn

In North Carolina, 1st grade ELA introduces students to the core building blocks of reading and writing. Following the NC Standard Course of Study, students work on phonics and word recognition, reading simple texts with understanding, building vocabulary, and writing complete sentences. These foundational skills set students up for success in 2nd grade and beyond.

How StudyPug Supports 1st Grade ELA in North Carolina

StudyPug offers guided lessons and practice exercises for every 1st grade ELA topic taught in North Carolina schools. Whether your child needs help with sight words, story comprehension, or early writing, StudyPug provides clear, step-by-step explanations they can follow at their own pace.

  • Lessons aligned to NC Standard Course of Study ELA
  • Practice problems to reinforce every skill
  • Works on computers, tablets, and phones
  • Available anytime — great for homework help or extra practice

Key 1st Grade ELA Topics Covered

North Carolina 1st graders focus on a range of English skills throughout the year. StudyPug covers all of them, including:

  • Phonics and word recognition — letter sounds, blends, and decoding strategies
  • Sight words and vocabulary — high-frequency words and building word knowledge
  • Reading comprehension — understanding stories, identifying characters, setting, and key details
  • Foundational writing — forming sentences, using capital letters and punctuation
  • Listening and speaking — following directions and sharing ideas clearly

Is There a Test for 1st Grade ELA in North Carolina?

North Carolina does not administer a statewide ELA test in 1st grade. End-of-Grade reading tests begin in Grade 3. However, the skills learned in 1st grade are critical preparation for those assessments. StudyPug helps students build a strong reading and writing foundation so they are ready when formal testing begins.