ask and answer questions about key details in a text, such as who, what, when, where, why, and how
retell stories in sequential order, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of the central message
describe main characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details
ask and answer questions to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text; describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song
describe the overall structure of a story, including beginning, middle, and end
identify and explain who is telling or speaking at various points in a text
use illustrations and details in the text to predict and to describe the characters, settings, or events
compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of main characters in stories
read and comprehend literature, including stories and poems, of appropriate complexity for first grade
B - Reading Informational Text
ask and answer questions about key details in a text, such as who, what, where, when, why, and how
identify the main topic and retell key details of a text in a logical order
identify and describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text
ask and answer questions to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text
use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of content, glossaries, electronic menus, and icons) to locate key facts or information in a text
identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe
describe how illustrations or photographs support the informational text
identify reasons an author gives to support points in a text
compare and contrast similarities and differences (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures) between two texts on the same topic, using examples from the texts
read and comprehend informational text of appropriate complexity for first grade
C - Reading Foundation
demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print
demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes)
know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
D - Writing
write opinion pieces that refer back to the claim and offer possible action steps including solutions or responses
write informative/explanatory texts
write narratives by recounting two or more appropriately sequenced events
develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, and editing, with guidance and support from peers and adults
use a variety of tools to produce and publish writing, including digital tools and collaboration with peers, with guidance and support from adults
participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., exploring a number of how-to books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions)
recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question, with guidance and support from adults
expand and elaborate writing appropriate to the type of writing
produce writing that reflects the author's voice and perspective
E - Speaking and Listening
participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups
ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media
ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood
describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly
add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings
produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation
F - Language
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing
determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies
demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings, with guidance and support from adults
use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because)
