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

Yes. StudyPug covers every Texas TEKS 1st grade English strand, so whether your child is working on phonics, grammar, or early writing, they can find a matching lesson and practice problem right away.

How are the lessons presented for 1st grade English?

Each lesson uses step-by-step explanations and worked examples broken into short, focused sections. Your child can pause, replay, and work through practice problems at their own pace until the concept clicks.

Is there a state test for 1st grade English in Texas?

STAAR Reading testing in Texas begins at 3rd grade. 1st graders are not assessed on the STAAR, but the skills built now in reading and writing directly prepare students for those later assessments.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can access their 1st grade English lessons and practice at home, on the go, or wherever works best for your family.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can see the content before subscribing. There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee if you decide it is not the right fit for your child.

TX 1st Grade ELA Curriculum

Give your 1st grader the support they need to keep up with Texas TEKS English lessons, from phonics and foundational reading to early writing and grammar.

TX 1st Grade ELA Curriculum

IDStrand & ExpectationStudyPug Topic

1.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.A
- Forming All Letter Cases
- Uppercase and Lowercase Recognition
1.1.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.B
- Using Proper Noun Forms Forming Possessive Nouns
- Common Words Word Types
1.1.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.C
- Matching Noun Verb Agreement
1.1.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.D
- Using Personal Possessive Pronouns
1.1.5CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.E
- Expressing Time Through Verbs
1.1.6CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.F
- Using Common Describing Words
1.1.7CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.G
- Using Common Conjunctions
1.1.8CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.H
- Using Determiners In Writing
1.1.9CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.I
- Using Frequent Prepositions
1.1.10CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.J
- Creating Different Sentence Types Expanding Simple Sentences
- Complete Sentences
1.1.11CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.A
- Capitalizing Dates And Names
- Basic Writing Rules
1.1.12CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.B
- Ending Sentences With Punctuation
- Punctuation Marks in Sentences
1.1.13CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.C
- Using Commas In Dates Separating Words In
1.1.14CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.D
- Spelling Common Pattern Words
1.1.15CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.E
- Spelling Words Through Sound Patterns
1.2.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.4.A
- Finding Word Meanings Through Context
- Root Words and Multiple Meanings
1.2.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.4.B
- Decoding Words Using Affixes
1.2.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.4.C
- Identifying Common Root Words
1.2.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5
- Understanding Word Relationships
1.2.5CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.A
- Sorting Words Into Categories
- Word Meaning Categories
1.2.6CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.B
- Defining Words By Category Attributes
1.2.7CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.C
- Connecting Words To Real Uses
- Using Learned Words in Daily Speech
1.2.8CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.D
- Distinguishing Verb Intensity Differences Comparing Similar Action
1.2.9CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6
- Using Conjunctions From Reading
- Learning Words at Grade Level
2.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.A
- Following Discussion Rules
- Taking Turns in Talks
2.1.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.B
- Building On Others Comments
- Build on Others Ideas in Discussions
2.1.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.C
- Clarifying Discussion Topics Through Questions
- Taking Turns and Asking Questions
2.1.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.2
- Questioning Key Text Details
- Key Ideas Across Media Types
2.1.5CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.3
- Gathering Speaker Information Through Questions
- Answer Questions About Messages
2.2.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4
- Describing People Places Events Clearly
- Use Clear Voice and Volume
2.2.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.5
- Adding Visuals To Clarify Ideas
- Draw to Share Facts
2.2.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.6
- Producing Complete Sentences
- Complete Sentences with Clear Volume
3.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.1
- Writing Opinion Pieces Stating Book Opinions Giving
- Stating Opinions with Support
3.1.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2
- Writing Facts About Topics
- Write Facts with Opening and Closing
3.1.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.3
- Writing Sequential Event Stories Using Time Order
- Order Events With Details and Closure
3.2.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.5
- Strengthening Writing With Details
- Plan Edit with Teacher Support
3.2.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.6
- Publishing Writing With Digital Tools
- Digital Tools for Writing Tasks
3.3.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.7
- Exploring How To Books Together Writing Instructions
- Work Together on Class Research
3.3.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.8
- Recalling Personal Experience Information Gathering Information From
4.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1.A
- Recognizing Sentence Features
- Caps and Punctuation Marks
4.2.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.A
- Identifying Long Short Vowel Sounds
- Manipulate Long and Short Vowel Sounds
4.2.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.B
- Blending Sounds Into Words
- Blending Phonemes
4.2.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.C
- Segmenting Single Syllable Word Sounds
- Segmenting Words into Sounds and Rhymes
4.2.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.D
- Breaking Words Into Individual Sounds
4.3.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.A
- Recognizing Consonant Digraph Sounds
- Letter Sound Pairs and Writing
4.3.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.B
- Decoding Single Syllable Words
- Decoding Regular Words
4.3.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.C
- Understanding Final E Patterns Recognizing Long Vowel
4.3.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.D
- Counting Syllables Using Vowel Sounds
4.3.5CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.E
- Decoding Two Syllable Words
4.3.6CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.F
- Reading Words With Endings
4.3.7CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.G
- Reading Irregular Sight Words
4.4.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.A
- Reading With Purpose
- Reading at Accurate Speed with Comprehension
4.4.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.B
- Reading Text With Expression
- Accurate Reading with Expression
4.4.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.C
- Using Context For Word Recognition
5.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.1
- Exploring Essential Text Elements
- Finding Evidence to Answer Questions
5.1.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.2
- Identifying Main Topics In Text
- Finding Key Details and Messages
5.1.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.3
- Connecting Text Elements Together
- Finding Main Ideas and Key Details
5.2.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.4
- Clarifying Word Meanings Through Questions
5.2.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.5
- Using Text Features For Information
- Using Organization Headings
5.2.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.6
- Separating Pictures From Words
- Pictures Help Tell the Story
5.3.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.7
- Using Pictures To Find Key Ideas
5.3.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.8
- Detecting Evidence Behind Author Claims
- Authors Main Purpose
5.3.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.9
- Comparing Two Same Topic Texts
- Identify Informational Texts
5.4.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.10
- Reading Informational Texts
6.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1
- Probing Essential Text Elements
- Key Details in Stories
6.1.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2
- Retelling Stories With Key Details
- Main Story Elements
6.1.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3
- Describing Story Elements With Details
- Story Elements and Sequence
6.2.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4
- Finding Feeling Words In Stories
- Feeling and Sensory Words
6.2.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.5
- Distinguishing Stories From Information Books
- Identifying Stories and Books
6.2.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.6
- Identifying Story Narrators
- Key Details and Characters
6.3.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
- Using Pictures To Describe Stories
6.3.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9
- Comparing Story Character Experiences
6.4.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.10
- Reading Grade Appropriate Prose Reading Grade Appropriate
- Recognizing Poems

1st Grade ELA

About 1st Grade Texas English

Texas 1st grade English follows the Texas TEKS, covering six strands: language and grammar, speaking and listening, writing, foundational reading skills, reading informational texts, and reading literature. Students build phonics, early spelling, sentence writing, and comprehension skills. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and practice problems aligned to each strand so your child can get help exactly where they need it.

Strands: language and grammar, foundational reading skills, writing, reading informational texts, reading literature, and speaking and listening
Step-by-step lessons and guided practice for every strand
Practice problems and worked examples aligned to Texas TEKS
Available on any device, any time your child needs support

Curriculum topics by strand

Find lessons and practice for every 1st grade English strand, aligned to the Texas TEKS.

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TX 1st Grade English Topics

Language and grammar - Sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and parts of speech introduced at the 1st grade level.
Foundational reading skills - Phonics, phonological awareness, print concepts, and early decoding strategies aligned to Texas TEKS.
Reading literature - Comprehension of fiction, poetry, and stories, including identifying characters, settings, and key details.
Reading informational texts - Understanding nonfiction passages, text features, and main idea at the 1st grade level.
Writing - Composing sentences, narrative writing, and opinion writing with basic conventions.
Speaking and listening - Participating in discussions, following directions, and retelling information clearly.

How StudyPug Helps TX 1st Grade English Students

When a 1st grader gets stuck on a phonics rule or a grammar concept, StudyPug lets them find that exact topic and work through a step-by-step explanation and practice problems at their own pace. Parents can also use it alongside homework to spot which strands need more attention. For a full look at what the course covers, visit our grade 1 ela help page.

Students who are ready to look ahead can explore the 2nd grade curriculum Texas page to see how the skills from 1st grade carry forward.

Aligned to TX 1st Grade English Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug for 1st grade English is mapped to the Texas TEKS, the same standards Texas classrooms follow. That means the strands your child sees on StudyPug - from foundational reading skills to writing and language - match what their teacher is covering, so support at home connects directly to learning at school.

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Last updated June 5, 2026

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