1st Grade Unit 1

I Can Statements

I can ask and answer questions about the main topic and key details (RL.1.1 & SL.1.2 & RI.1.2).

I can use illustrations and story details to describe characters, settings, and major events in a story (RL.1.3 & RL.1.7 & RI.1.7).

I can introduce the topic, supply facts & reason, and a closure when writing opinion and informative/explanatory text (W.1.1 & W.1.2).

I can (RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c,RF.1.2d, RF.1.3b):

• orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds.
• say beginning, middle, and ending sounds of words
• segment single-syllable words
• decode one-syllable words

I can use (L.1.1e, f, h, j):

• verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future
• use frequently occurring adjectives
• use determiners
• produce and expand complete simple and compound sentences

I can recognize features of a sentence and use end punctuation (L.1.2b & RF.1.1a).

I can compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories (RL.1.9 & RL.1.5 & RI.1.3).

I can describe the connection between characters, events and ideas(RL.1.9 & RL.1.5 & RI.1.3).

I can identify the differences between informative and narrative books (RL.1.9 & RL.1.5 & RI.1.3).

I can use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase(L.1.4a, RI.1.4)

I can ask questions to determine the meaning of a word (L.1.4a, RI.1.4).

I can write narratives that recount two or more events with details, temporal words and a sense of closure (W.1.3).

I can participate in shared research projects (W.1.7).

I can follow agreed-upon rules for discussion (SL.1.1a).

I can read on-level text with purpose and understanding (RF.1.4a).

I can print all upper and lowercase letters (L.1.1a).

I can sort words into categories (L.1.5a).

I can ask and answer questions about what the speaker says to gather information (SL.1.3).

I can use nouns (L.1.1b).

I can use words to convey past, present, and future tense (L.1.1e).